Archive - 27 August 2019

The menteri besar will take over Yong's duties in the meantime.

'These were complaints relating to provocative statements insulting Islam and Prophet Muhammad.'

Kedah MB describes it as 'old' story, claims to have forgotten name of the company.

Bar organises public lecture by ICC judge Chung and forum on why M'sia should accede to the UN treaty.

PAS disciplinary committee will decide on the next course of action.

The punishment will make people think twice, especially those who can afford the fine, says Health Minister.

Police halted check-in and evacuated building to search for passenger who mistakenly went through emergency exit.

The verdict will determine whether Prayut and his cabinet can continue or have their duties suspended.

'With the acknowledgement, we can do everything to be more aggressive in helping the poor.'

Several PAS and Umno leaders met Mohd Asri at his house yesterday.

LETTER | Reclamation projects in Penang waters have led to markedly reduced catches by coastal fishermen.

EC needs time to prepare for additional voters and polling centres, buy more ballot boxes and train officials.

LETTER | it is disgraceful behaviour for a minister.

'The time has come for the environment in Johor to be given top priority.'

Unless Shamsubahrin Ismail apologises, a mass protest will be held at the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta.

LETTER | 

Pentagon claims China is carrying out 'coercive interference' in waters claimed by Vietnam.

PM says Malaysian businesspersons are doing well and respected around the world.

LETTER | Especially for those in the B40 group.

Ex-PM says while his lawyer spoke at length about the case, the news portal chose to turn his posterior into a headline.

A total of 13 bottles on two aircraft affected, discovery made during routine checks on the ground.

LETTER | It is a great way for them to bond.

UPDATED 8.40AM - EC is not appealing although the court found it had not conducted the election in accordance with rules. 

NAJIB TRIAL | The prosecution today closed its case against the former prime minister.

However, ex-PM's lawyer Shafee says the court would not rule for his client to enter his defence.

UPDATED 4.55PM | Judge says the authorities had complied with all procedures when issuing the fatwa. 

NAJIB TRIAL | Likening it to punishment, Shafee challenges reporters with 'fleshier buttocks' than his client to sit on the wooden bench.

Akberdin says the preacher's legal notices to Ramasamy were crafted according to the law.

MOF says purchase of Toyota Camrys by state gov'ts did not receive excise duty exemption as the vehicles are not assembled locally.

Indian customs officials found 12 gold bars worth RM1.47 million in the woman's baggage.

MP SPEAKS | 'The inability to diversify in the agriculture sector is why we are facing higher food prices and an increasing import bill.'

As published by the Education Ministry.

The aim is to increase safety and security at the premises, as well as easing congestion.

The programme will also have educational and civic consciousness elements to it.

The Inland Revenue Board responds to data claiming to shatter the myth Chinese and Indians are the biggest contributors.

This is over Tommy Thomas's instruction to drop private lawyer Syazlin Mansor.

Groups calling for parents to get their children to skip classes due to khat are not helping the children

Muhammed Abdul Khalid says the Economic Affairs Ministry's yardstick for poverty is outdated.

The others in Tuan Ibrahim's list are M Kulasegaran, P Waythamoorthy, V Ganabatirau and Kasthuri Patto.

Liew Vui Keong confirms that Yong Teck Lee had filed the appeal before the 30-day expiry.

LETTER | For nationalism to be progressive and productive, it has to be outward-looking.

The protests come as Hong Kong is facing its first recession in a decade

The PM is on a three-day official visit to the socialist republic. 

COMMENT | Malaysia is a tough country to love. But she is the only one I know.

LETTER | Why provide breakfast for all? There are students who do not need this.

Amid the discrimination from the West, SMK King Edward VII steps in to cultivate love.

PKR leaders continue to be absent from party meetings despite a reminder from secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Hollywood actor calls rainforest crisis 'incredibly tragic', plans to visit Brazil to help fight fires. 

Bersatu's state chief, Hajiji Mohd Noor had said the party was looking at a more dominant role in Sabah.

The girl was reported missing while bathing with her father and a cousin in the river.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the committee will investigate the cause of the disruption and propose improvement measures.

The lawsuit seeks to block a sweeping new rule to indefinitely detain migrant families.

She claims politicians behind the scene are masterminding IRB's move against her.

This was in response to demand from Indian refiners

MP SPEAKS | The answer from the Umno-PAS alliance and its components is a resounding no.

'It focuses on what people, businesses and governments do to maximise the positive economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism.'

He was speaking to some 2,000 business people in Hanoi yesterday.

'A circular dated Oct 15 last year was sent to the respective states’ Syariah chief judge.'

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

COMMENT |  They only voice out when it is 'safe', after their top leaders make the first moves.

The SP Bala concert on Aug 31 will start at 3pm to observe Awal Muharram prayers later in the evening.