Archive - 26 August 2019

Teacher sentenced to 80 years jail for sex offences against students

Teacher sentenced to 80 years jail for sex offences against students

The disciplinary teacher will also receive 20 strokes of the cane for raping, molesting and sodomising eight female pupils.

476 M'sian hajj pilgrims stranded in Jeddah since Saturday

476 M'sian hajj pilgrims stranded in Jeddah since Saturday

Technical hitch to aircraft led to the postponement, pilgrims yet to be told rescheduled flight date and time.

Advance Aeronautics not involved in skills loan dispute

Advance Aeronautics not involved in skills loan dispute

The training centre is based in Perak while another in dispute is based in Petaling Jaya.

AATC claims PSM activist politicised dispute culminating in arrests

AATC claims PSM activist politicised dispute culminating in arrests

Its law firm says students' inability to get gov't loan was not the training centre's fault.

Police reports lodged over claims of cover-up in Perak exco's case

Police reports lodged over claims of cover-up in Perak exco's case

Reports lodged over audio recording, purportedly of an aide trying to stop police investigations against his boss.

Forest fire prompts closure of two schools in Johor

Forest fire prompts closure of two schools in Johor

Johor MB says the fire involves private land.

MAHB not ruling out malicious intent as reason for system disruption

MAHB not ruling out malicious intent as reason for system disruption

'We will leave it to the authorities to do a full investigation on the matter.'

Nilai being considered for ECRL station - MB

Nilai being considered for ECRL station - MB

'MRL proposed a route that includes two stations in Negeri Sembilan, at Kuala Klawang and Nilai.'

IRB goes after Najib's daughter for RM10.3m unpaid taxes

IRB goes after Najib's daughter for RM10.3m unpaid taxes

The statement of claim alleges Nooryana Najwa failed to declare her individual income for 2011 until 2017.

Don't belittle sacrifices of armed forces, says Agong

Don't belittle sacrifices of armed forces, says Agong

Sultan Abdullah and Tunku Azizah are in Indonesia on a four-day state visit.

M'sia hopes to pay for military equipment with palm oil

M'sia hopes to pay for military equipment with palm oil

Malaysia is in talks with at least six countries to trade the commodity for ships, surveillance aircraft, and fast intercept boats.

Thai military faces questions over death of suspect in troubled south

Thai military faces questions over death of suspect in troubled south

The military has appointed an inquiry panel to investigate accusations of torture in the case.

Puspal: Concert time wasn't changed, only approved after appeal

Puspal: Concert time wasn't changed, only approved after appeal

'It's inappropriate to create perception that concert time changed to 3pm on Puspal's instruction.'

Minister dodges race-related poser, then reposts 'Chinese reporter' caption on FB

Minister dodges race-related poser, then reposts 'Chinese reporter' caption on FB

Mohd Redzuan Yusof claims 'Chinese reporter' doesn't know the Federal Constitution.

PTAs stand by Vision School concept

PTAs stand by Vision School concept

Contrary to allegations, the PTAs say that sharing school facilities has encouraged mingling between students and teachers of different schools.

Report to MACC on delay of undersea tunnel study, Chow told

Report to MACC on delay of undersea tunnel study, Chow told

Since 2013, the developers are still unable to submit a feasibility report, says MCA veep.

Cops nab students during protest against training centre's management

Cops nab students during protest against training centre's management

UPDATED 8.53PM | PSM sec-gen says students are protesting over an alleged act of union-busting.  

Hafarizam money laundering case hearing from Oct 22

Hafarizam money laundering case hearing from Oct 22

15 witnesses expected to testify during the four days of the hearing.

School repairs in progress - Guan Eng rebuts S'wak CM who called him a liar

School repairs in progress - Guan Eng rebuts S'wak CM who called him a liar

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng denies the federal government had been dragging its feet on repairing dilapidated schools in the state.

Free breakfast for primary school kids starts in 2020

Free breakfast for primary school kids starts in 2020

Students will be given delicious breakfast based on a healthy menu - Maszlee.

Apply for permits or face action, Pantai resort operators told

Apply for permits or face action, Pantai resort operators told

MB: Negeri Sembilan gov't considering drastic measures against property owners who fail to comply by Aug 31.

MACC calls for integrity unit in offices of MB, CM

MACC calls for integrity unit in offices of MB, CM

Latheefa Koya says so far only Sarawak has set up the state integrity and ombudsman unit.
Australian gov't to block online extremist content

Australian gov't to block online extremist content

The new measures would prevent exposure to violent events such as the Christchurch terrorist attacks, says PM.

Get cracking: Lynas scouts for rare earths plant to meet Malaysian demands

Get cracking: Lynas scouts for rare earths plant to meet Malaysian demands

It is choosing between two locations in Australia to remove radioactivity in the materials it ships to its plant near Kuantan.

SIS takes Mujahid to task over child marriages

SIS takes Mujahid to task over child marriages

The Welfare Department says that between 2007 and 2017, nearly 15,000 child marriages took place.

Kelantan denies opening ring for women fighters

Kelantan denies opening ring for women fighters

State remains serious in implementing sports in a syariah compliant manner, says sports exco.

'Zakir meddling in politics' – Ramasamy to file report, Kit Siang shocked

'Zakir meddling in politics' – Ramasamy to file report, Kit Siang shocked

This is after the preacher links the DCM II's remarks to the latter's 'sagging popularity' in DAP.

Hadi: PAS advised Zakir to focus on preaching, not politics

Hadi: PAS advised Zakir to focus on preaching, not politics

The PAS president maintains Zakir's comments were politicised by the DAP.

Indonesian president unveils site of new capital on Borneo island

Indonesian president unveils site of new capital on Borneo island

The new capital, still nameless, will be located in East Kalimantan, near Samarinda City and the port city of Balikpapan.

Red Shirts reps to deliver speeches at UN headquarters

Red Shirts reps to deliver speeches at UN headquarters

NGO's new head also reveals that Jamal Md Yunos resigned from the post on Jan 25.

Two major concerts brought forward to observe Maal Hijrah

Two major concerts brought forward to observe Maal Hijrah

The performances by SP Balasubrahmanyam and Bobby Chen would take place before evening prayers.

Ikatan, Berjasa agree to join Umno-PAS in political cooperation

Ikatan, Berjasa agree to join Umno-PAS in political cooperation

Ikatan and Berjasa will be joining the Umno-PAS coalition via the Gagasan Sejahtera coalition.

Gov't to identify new tourism zones to attract investors

Gov't to identify new tourism zones to attract investors

The designated zones will be announced in September under the National Tourism Policy, says Dr M. 
Excluding IGP from IPCMC purview possibly unconstitutional, Bar says

Excluding IGP from IPCMC purview possibly unconstitutional, Bar says

UPDATED 4.40PM | Vice-president Roger Chan believes it would contravene Article 8 of the constitution.

Zakir claims Ramasamy using him to boost waning popularity in DAP

Zakir claims Ramasamy using him to boost waning popularity in DAP

Preacher slaps him with a second legal notice. Ramasamy stands firm, says 'won't U-turn like others'.

Gov't cannot sell Carcosa Seri Negara, says Tourism Ministry

Gov't cannot sell Carcosa Seri Negara, says Tourism Ministry

UPDATED 4.27PM | They are heritage buildings protected under the National Heritage Act 2005.

Muhyiddin: Even PRs who touch on racial sensitivities will face the law

Muhyiddin: Even PRs who touch on racial sensitivities will face the law

'It is the same for Zakir Naik as with everyone else,' says the home minister.

Vital issues in criminalising hate speech

Vital issues in criminalising hate speech

COMMENT | Hate crimes violate the principle of equality between people.

M'sia votes against international bid to protect sharks, rays

M'sia votes against international bid to protect sharks, rays

102 countries voted in favour of strengthening protection for 18 species at Cites COP.

519 arrested for terrorism up to July: Muhyiddin

519 arrested for terrorism up to July: Muhyiddin

The gov't is drawing up a national action plan for preventing and countering extremism.

Najib allowed to challenge Sri Ram's appointment as DPP

Najib allowed to challenge Sri Ram's appointment as DPP

Court of Appeal grants the ex-premier leave to commence a judicial review.

We thought they were different, rues Ambiga

We thought they were different, rues Ambiga

'Every time you expect the leaders to behave in a reasonable fashion, some let you down so badly'.

Malindo Air to get new boss

Malindo Air to get new boss

Chandran Rama Muthy will be replaced as CEO by Thai Lion Air's Mushafiz Mustafa Bakri.

Is it worth having Lynas in Malaysia?

Is it worth having Lynas in Malaysia?

LETTER | There is no need for another Pasir Gudang.

MCA questions Penang's 'hard selling' on reclamation project

MCA questions Penang's 'hard selling' on reclamation project

Penang MCA's Yeoh Chin Kah accuses CM of making excuses just to get PSR off the ground.

Young man trapped in the past, Zaid schools Syed Saddiq

Young man trapped in the past, Zaid schools Syed Saddiq

Ex-minister says Malaysia needs leaders who seek to understand the different fears of various communities.

PM: Reprieve for Lynas nothing to do with Japan

PM: Reprieve for Lynas nothing to do with Japan

Mahathir remains convinced that shutting down the facility was bad for the economy.
M'sia mulls securing 'cheap' Samurai bond again

M'sia mulls securing 'cheap' Samurai bond again

'We are studying how we can use this cheap money to overcome our financial problems,' says Dr M.

Dr M: I'm not alone and Harapan not falling apart

Dr M: I'm not alone and Harapan not falling apart

PM responds to Zahid's claim that Anwar and Kit Siang are plotting to oust him.

Plus acquisition: Maju's offer 'appears attractive'

Plus acquisition: Maju's offer 'appears attractive'

However, the cabinet will not make a decision until all proposals on tolled highways have been considered.

2019-08-26

2019-08-26

HK police arrest 36, youngest aged 12, after battles with protesters

HK police arrest 36, youngest aged 12, after battles with protesters

Sunday’s protests saw some of the fiercest clashes yet between cops and demonstrators.

Mujahid says special law needed to curb hate speech

Mujahid says special law needed to curb hate speech

He also wants the National Harmony and Reconciliation Commission to be set up this year.

Minister labels groups 'bodoh sombong' for threatening school boycott

Minister labels groups 'bodoh sombong' for threatening school boycott

'A child’s education is not up for bargain,' Syed Saddiq says.

Who is it that is actually afflicted with 'political gangrene'?

Who is it that is actually afflicted with 'political gangrene'?

MP SPEAKS | Zahid's remark provides some light relief in a bad month for Harapan.

Two days after release, ex-inmate arrested for snatch theft

Two days after release, ex-inmate arrested for snatch theft

Suspect nabbed after the crime was witnessed by two Bernama journalists.

Why are the Amazon fires sparking a crisis for Brazil - and the world?

Why are the Amazon fires sparking a crisis for Brazil - and the world?

Scientists believe up to 17 percent of the rainforest has already been destroyed.

Iran says it will not negotiate missile work, wants more oil exports

Iran says it will not negotiate missile work, wants more oil exports

It wants to export a minimum of 700,000 barrels per day, rising to 1.5 million.

Teacher Sam flies off to the US, vows to be back

Teacher Sam flies off to the US, vows to be back

MALAYSIANSKINI | Samuel Isaiah has promised to return and continue his groundbreaking work with Orang Asli children.

Trump caught off guard as Iranian minister visits G7 summit

Trump caught off guard as Iranian minister visits G7 summit

White House official says invitation to Mohammad Javad Zarif was 'a surprise.'

Warplanes dump water on Amazon as Brazil begins fighting fires

Warplanes dump water on Amazon as Brazil begins fighting fires

Bolsonaro had authorised military operations in seven states to combat the raging fires.

Former PTA chair: Vision Schools don't help promote unity

Former PTA chair: Vision Schools don't help promote unity

S Murali points to reluctance of schools to create more chances for student interaction, among other factors. 

Paul Yong's case - Can we trust anything in this country?

Paul Yong's case - Can we trust anything in this country?

COMMENT | Politicians always hint at conspirators, but neither they nor the police ever unmask these people.

Yoursay: Even Mahathir is enthralled by Zakir Naik

Yoursay: Even Mahathir is enthralled by Zakir Naik

YOURSAY | ‘I feel embarrassed every time I see photos of Mahathir with the preacher.'

Yoursay: Penang should not change official cars during lean times

Yoursay: Penang should not change official cars during lean times

YOURSAY | ‘Consider what sort of message it is sending out to the people...’

Exco accused of rape goes on leave, and 10 news from yesterday

Exco accused of rape goes on leave, and 10 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.