Archive - 6 September 2019

Indonesian captain: Crowd trouble 'more painful' than football defeat

Indonesian captain: Crowd trouble 'more painful' than football defeat

Andritany Ardhiyasa says fans' behaviour at match with M'sia had tarnished Indonesia's good name. 
UPSI denies using science camp test info to kidnap children

UPSI denies using science camp test info to kidnap children

Vice-chancellor Mohammad Shatar says university will take legal action against those spreading false news. 

Toll collection at Bandar Gamuda Cove interchange begins tonight

Toll collection at Bandar Gamuda Cove interchange begins tonight

The RM150m project, which took 2 years to build, is located between Putrajaya and KLIA interchanges. 

Opposition to block British PM Johnson's early election bid

Opposition to block British PM Johnson's early election bid

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn held a call with other opposition leaders on Friday to discuss their plans.
60 pct of producers with halal certs are non-Muslims, says Mujahid

60 pct of producers with halal certs are non-Muslims, says Mujahid

Minister says this is because non-Muslim producers realise importance of halal certification for successful marketing. 

Maszlee emphasises teachers' role in response to actress Jyothika's letter

Maszlee emphasises teachers' role in response to actress Jyothika's letter

Minister says many local teachers watched Indian film, hopes they will be 'real changemaker' in M'sian education system. 

Calls to remove Modi ring out at Kashmir protests in KL

Calls to remove Modi ring out at Kashmir protests in KL

Demonstration at Masjid Negara sees protesters chanting 'Hidup Kashmir' and calling for Indian PM's removal.

M’sia expects sustainable second-half economic growth - Finance Minister

M’sia expects sustainable second-half economic growth - Finance Minister

This is due to growing exports and foreign investments, said Lim Guan Eng, despite global trade tensions.

Sex video: NGO submits forensic report to S'gor palace, wants Azmin axed as minister

Sex video: NGO submits forensic report to S'gor palace, wants Azmin axed as minister

Bangkit is appealing to Sultan Sharafuddin to intervene as this concerns the 'integrity of the nation'.
Kelantan ruler upset after personal photos published online

Kelantan ruler upset after personal photos published online

Palace urge the public to not be easily influenced by untrue and defamatory statements against the sultan.

Malaysia complains of smog from Indonesia as forest fires flare

Malaysia complains of smog from Indonesia as forest fires flare

Ministry will request Indonesia to take immediate action to put out forest fires and prevent repeated burning.
Penang gov't acts on developer who sold burial plots on state land

Penang gov't acts on developer who sold burial plots on state land

We don't intend to dig the graves or exhume bodies as it will affect families of the deceased - CM.

Prosecution to prove Cradle Fund CEO was murdered

Prosecution to prove Cradle Fund CEO was murdered

DPP points to second post-mortem, which shows Nazrin Hassan died from a blow to the head. 

Malaysian youths to debate in Parliament 'Debathon' tomorrow

Malaysian youths to debate in Parliament 'Debathon' tomorrow

Aimed at preparing young adults to be politically literate, the event will also be streamed live.

Ensure independent living centres meet disabled persons' needs, says activist

Ensure independent living centres meet disabled persons' needs, says activist

Anthony Thanasayan says there is a risk people who need the most help won't receive it, given broad range of disabilities. 

The time Mahathir gifted Mugabe timber

The time Mahathir gifted Mugabe timber

A year apart in age, one went from liberator to oppressor while the other from oppressor to liberator.

Hasanah's right to consult lawyer while in remand violated, court heard

Hasanah's right to consult lawyer while in remand violated, court heard

She was remanded for six days last year after allegations of abuse of power and misappropriation of funds for the GE14.

Axiata and Norway's Telenor call off JV talks

Axiata and Norway's Telenor call off JV talks

No reason was giving for terminating the talks, but Telenor says it is open to further dealings with Axiata.

Nov 8 for court hearing of Najib's bid to stay RM1.69b tax suit

Nov 8 for court hearing of Najib's bid to stay RM1.69b tax suit

The judge also set the same date to hear the summary judgement against Najib.

Wong Tack wants MACC probe into PMO’s Lynas FAQ

Wong Tack wants MACC probe into PMO’s Lynas FAQ

Bentong MP calls move insulting, alleges possible abuse of power.
Lynas signs MoU with Aussie city for new cracking, leaching plant

Lynas signs MoU with Aussie city for new cracking, leaching plant

Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been shortlisted as the preferred location for the facility.

Charges dropped against Air France, Airbus over fatal 2009 crash

Charges dropped against Air France, Airbus over fatal 2009 crash

French court didn't find enough ground for prosecution for crash which killed 228 people - France Info.

Stop unacceptable behaviour at football matches

Stop unacceptable behaviour at football matches

LETTER | Football is all about celebrating differences of both teams on the pitch.

Oct 25 for hearing of bid by Najib, Shafee to disqualify DPP Sri Ram

Oct 25 for hearing of bid by Najib, Shafee to disqualify DPP Sri Ram

Najib wants to oust the former judge from leading the prosecution in his RM2.28b 1MDB trial.

Customs seize 21 luxury cars worth RM12.2m

Customs seize 21 luxury cars worth RM12.2m

The vehicles had forged import documents.

Obituary: Zimbabwe's Mugabe - from liberator to oppressor

Obituary: Zimbabwe's Mugabe - from liberator to oppressor

Mugabe, who died in Singapore aged 95, was ultimately ousted by his own armed forces in November 2017.

After 40 years, UM students revive orientation week convoy

After 40 years, UM students revive orientation week convoy

The tradition had ended with the implementation of UUCA, but new amendments allow students more political freedom.

TAR UC students show loyalty by joining Wataniah

TAR UC students show loyalty by joining Wataniah

COMMENT | Joining the Territorial Army shows that Chinese youth are willing to sacrifice for the country.

Indonesian sports minister apologises to Syed Saddiq over crowd trouble

Indonesian sports minister apologises to Syed Saddiq over crowd trouble

Our friendship should not be ruined due to football rivalry. Those guilty will be punished, says Imam Nahrawi.

Zaid: M'sian football team wins against hate speech and racial profiling

Zaid: M'sian football team wins against hate speech and racial profiling

Gambian-born striker under a Chinese Malaysian coach scores a brace in the 3-2 thriller against Indonesia, he says.

Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe dies

Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe dies

The 95-year-old passed away in Singapore today.

Malacca to spend RM5m on purchase of 45 new vehicles

Malacca to spend RM5m on purchase of 45 new vehicles

The new vehicles are to replace existing ones which are over 20 years old in government departments and agencies

Minister: Indian PM mentioned Zakir in passing, Dr M did not respond

Minister: Indian PM mentioned Zakir in passing, Dr M did not respond

Saifuddin Abdullah says the issue will not affect relations between Malaysia and India.

Penang gov't blasted for hidden costs in low cost homes' pricing

Penang gov't blasted for hidden costs in low cost homes' pricing

Penang MTUC: The state must ensure that house buyers are protected from 'unscrupulous' developers.

Najib among 41 respondents in 1MDB forfeiture suit against Pekan Umno

Najib among 41 respondents in 1MDB forfeiture suit against Pekan Umno

The Pekan MP is listed as the fourth respondent with Pekan Umno as the first and followed by 39 other individuals.
Blaming other races won't resolve issues faced by Malays, says Dr M

Blaming other races won't resolve issues faced by Malays, says Dr M

Poor, unskilled, and depending on the mercy of others, are they the 'tuan'? He asks.
FAM president: Forget win over Indonesia, let's focus on UAE

FAM president: Forget win over Indonesia, let's focus on UAE

Hamidin warns Harimau Malaya players not to get carried away with the conquest in Jakarta.

I ain’t boycotting my mother and my family!

I ain’t boycotting my mother and my family!

COMMENT | My mother, uncle and aunty are Chinese; my wife is half-Chinese - but we have no racial-religious problems!

Football match offers timely lesson on national identity, says Kit Siang

Football match offers timely lesson on national identity, says Kit Siang

DAP veteran says Jakarta incident was deplorable but reminds us of our common links as Malaysians.

The government must show care for low-cost housing

The government must show care for low-cost housing

LETTER | Many of these dwellings have a dilapidated facade and needs sprucing up.

WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation

WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation

Vaccine-related searches would be directed to information from the WHO or CDC, while misinformation will be made less prominent.

UiTM partners foreign university for computer science programme

UiTM partners foreign university for computer science programme

The three-year collaboration with University of Birmingham enables students to complete degree abroad.


US backs India’s declaration of JeM, LeT chiefs as terrorists

US backs India’s declaration of JeM, LeT chiefs as terrorists

India amends its Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to include action against individuals as well.

India's duty hike blunts appetite for refined Malaysian palm oil

India's duty hike blunts appetite for refined Malaysian palm oil

India increases tax on M'sian refined palm oil to curb imports and boost local refining.

Sabah, Sarawak to set up East Malaysia Sport Commission

Sabah, Sarawak to set up East Malaysia Sport Commission

The EMSC would enable both states to organise joint sports events, share sports facilities, and develop sports.

Papar dam is another broken promise by Pakatan Harapan

Papar dam is another broken promise by Pakatan Harapan

COMMENT | The dam will destroy the livelihood of more than 3,000 villagers and lay waste to the rich biodiversity in the area.

Moon appointee's 'privileged' daughter angers young South Koreans

Moon appointee's 'privileged' daughter angers young South Koreans

Scholarships and other perks granted to Cho Kuk's daughter out of line with her academic performance.

Report: Interfaith prayers not an issue in Sarawak

Report: Interfaith prayers not an issue in Sarawak

Praying together has been a part of religious tolerance practised in the state, says junior minister.

M'sian telcos among those hacked by China to spy on Uighur travellers

M'sian telcos among those hacked by China to spy on Uighur travellers

Hacks part of a wide cyber-espionage campaign targeting 'high-value individuals', intelligence officials say.

Yayasan Rahah, Pekan Umno education bureau chairperson settle 1MDB forfeiture suits

Yayasan Rahah, Pekan Umno education bureau chairperson settle 1MDB forfeiture suits

UPDATED 1.33PM | The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

FAM to file protest to FIFA over Indonesian fans’ aggression

FAM to file protest to FIFA over Indonesian fans’ aggression

Syed Saddiq says he will be making an official report to the Indonesian government.
Hong Kong braces for weekend protests as leader fails to appease activists

Hong Kong braces for weekend protests as leader fails to appease activists

Protesters plan to block traffic to the city’s international airport tomorrow.
Six areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API

Six areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API

Sri Aman records the highest reading at 166 as at 9am this morning.

US, China more divided than ever as new trade talks loom

US, China more divided than ever as new trade talks loom

Both countries have added billions of dollars in tariffs on goods since negotiations broke down in May.

Two paths stand before our politicians

Two paths stand before our politicians

MP SPEAKS | One is the multiracial path. The other toxic sectarianism.
AGC: No charges against preacher who allegedly insults Hinduism

AGC: No charges against preacher who allegedly insults Hinduism

Zamri delivered a speech at a mosque in Kelantan last December where he allegedly belittled Hinduism.

Cradle Fund CEO murder trial begins today

Cradle Fund CEO murder trial begins today

The trial was postponed from Tuesday as the defence counsel was also involved in the 1MDB trial.

Don't segregate Malaysian children - Umno man calls for single-stream schooling

Don't segregate Malaysian children - Umno man calls for single-stream schooling

Single-stream schooling is the key to promoting national unity, says Razlan Rafii.

Three M'sians injured in Jakarta football chaos

Three M'sians injured in Jakarta football chaos

After unruly Indonesian fans threw bottles and other objects towards Malaysian supporters.

Is 'don’t question PM' mode in motion now?

Is 'don’t question PM' mode in motion now?

COMMENT | Is there collective responsibility in the Mahathir cabinet today?

Yoursay: Anwar needs to end the PKR conflict swiftly

Yoursay: Anwar needs to end the PKR conflict swiftly

YOURSAY | ‘PKR must not let down the voters who voted for change.’
The boycott: Belacan today, blood tomorrow?

The boycott: Belacan today, blood tomorrow?

COMMENT | Some Malays may be convinced to boycott belacan manufactured by a Chinese company, but would they boycott blood?

Yoursay: A righteous man of steadfast moral principles

Yoursay: A righteous man of steadfast moral principles

YOURSAY | 'Zunar stood up to be counted. We all can, too.'

Task force to study alternative to death penalty; ex-CJ to lead

Task force to study alternative to death penalty; ex-CJ to lead

UPDATED 8.13AM | Sources say Richard Malanjum will lead the team, which will submit its recommendations to the gov't.

'Anti Papar Dam campaign lost momentum after supporters joined state gov't'

'Anti Papar Dam campaign lost momentum after supporters joined state gov't'

Takad: Some of them who helped us previously have done a U-turn and fallen silent.

Jakim says no to interfaith prayer, and 8 news from yesterday

Jakim says no to interfaith prayer, and 8 news from yesterday

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