Archive - 7 September 2019

Zakir Naik leads prayers in Malacca, no speeches

Zakir Naik leads prayers in Malacca, no speeches

Some  2,000 people turn up to welcome the controversial Indian-born preacher.

Anwar wants Azmin, EPU to review 'failed' economic policies

Anwar wants Azmin, EPU to review 'failed' economic policies

PKR president says one 'fatally flawed' policy is the NEP.

PM says looking for a 'win-win' in tackling rising pension payouts

PM says looking for a 'win-win' in tackling rising pension payouts

The payout to pensioners currently is around RM28 billion a year, he points out.

Dr M: Modi focused on Kashmir, mentioned Zakir in passing

Dr M: Modi focused on Kashmir, mentioned Zakir in passing

Mahathir says Indian PM did not talk about extraditing the preacher.

16 strategic initiatives to drive growth under Penang 2030 vision

16 strategic initiatives to drive growth under Penang 2030 vision

Apart from economic growth, the initiatives will also enhance competitiveness and quality of life.

Pahang gov't to determine date to resume bauxite mining

Pahang gov't to determine date to resume bauxite mining

The Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry has developed a new SOP for bauxite mining.

Gov't eyes using recorded lessons in schools - Dr M

Gov't eyes using recorded lessons in schools - Dr M

The aim is not only to educate students but to improve the knowledge of teachers

FAM meets AFC to lodge report with Fifa

FAM meets AFC to lodge report with Fifa

The meeting with AFC is the first step to bring the issue to Fifa.

Assault case: Cops still can't locate Anwar's aide, tells him to surrender

Assault case: Cops still can't locate Anwar's aide, tells him to surrender

On Thursday, Anwar Ibrahim advised his political aide to meet with police over this case.

Dr M launches Japanese edition of 'Dr M: Apa Habaq Orang Muda'

Dr M launches Japanese edition of 'Dr M: Apa Habaq Orang Muda'

The book will be sold in Kinokuniya bookshops across Japan by the end of this month.

Buy Malaysian products first - Saifuddin Nasution

Buy Malaysian products first - Saifuddin Nasution

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister says as a multi-racial country, it should be "buy Malaysian" first.

Anwar: Command of Bahasa Malaysia among the people should be improved

Anwar: Command of Bahasa Malaysia among the people should be improved

He says the command of Bahasa Malaysia in official matters can be better.

12 candidates capable of taking up Johor PKR chairpersonship, says Anwar

12 candidates capable of taking up Johor PKR chairpersonship, says Anwar

The post is vacant following the resignation of Hassan Abdul Karim in July.

Stop spreading news of Chinese nationals given MyKad - NRD

Stop spreading news of Chinese nationals given MyKad - NRD

NRD says the Chinese citizens issued with MyKad were wives of Malaysians.

10 things we learnt from Najib's ex-aide in the 1MDB trial

10 things we learnt from Najib's ex-aide in the 1MDB trial

1MDB TRIAL | Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin spills details on Jho Low's role in 1MDB.

Jais nabs Syiah Muslims ahead of annual commemoration

Jais nabs Syiah Muslims ahead of annual commemoration

A Syiah activist says the raids are also an annual affair.

Malaysian economic resilience is a must in this age of Sino-US trade war

Malaysian economic resilience is a must in this age of Sino-US trade war

COMMENT | Winter is coming to Malaysia's economy and the country must be ready to face this challenge.

Salvadoran prosecutors take aim, again, at woman in abortion case

Salvadoran prosecutors take aim, again, at woman in abortion case

Evelyn Hernandez was exonerated in an August retrial after an earlier judgment.                   
Brazil deforestation rises in August, adding to Amazon fire worries

Brazil deforestation rises in August, adding to Amazon fire worries

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest rose for the fourth straight month.

Resolving non-revenue water will only cost a fraction of Papar Dam - PSM

Resolving non-revenue water will only cost a fraction of Papar Dam - PSM

PSM says half of the treated water in Sabah does not reach users due to leakages.

We need a RCI on poverty in Malaysia

We need a RCI on poverty in Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | The reality on the ground does not seem to reflect the country's official poverty rate.

Hong Kong protests to target airport after night of violence

Hong Kong protests to target airport after night of violence

Hundreds of demonstrators, many masked and dressed in black, attacked metro stations on Kowloon peninsula last night.
Eight areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API

Eight areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API

The highest reading of 204 was recorded in Kuching as at 9am.

PKR MP wants Harapan to kill pension replacement plan, calls it a betrayal

PKR MP wants Harapan to kill pension replacement plan, calls it a betrayal

'A pension is a thank you and appreciation to the contributions of civil servants for their service'

Protesters told to avoid racial slurs, use public bus to anti-reclamation rally

Protesters told to avoid racial slurs, use public bus to anti-reclamation rally

Penang exco Dr Afif Bahardin says the state gov’t respects differences of opinion.
Dr M nurtures the system he uses to insult the Malays with

Dr M nurtures the system he uses to insult the Malays with

COMMENT | ‘The Malays are not the problem, but rather the racial and religious system that he helped create.’
Thousands try to flee Bahamas island in hurricane aftermath

Thousands try to flee Bahamas island in hurricane aftermath

Bahamas' health minister says there's been a tremendous loss of life.

India loses contact with its lunar probe shortly before moon landing

India loses contact with its lunar probe shortly before moon landing

No data was received from the lunar rover.

Cuepacs 'shocked' at plan to replace pension scheme, wants negotiations

Cuepacs 'shocked' at plan to replace pension scheme, wants negotiations

It says the current scheme is the best one to ensure civil servants live a better life.

Yoursay: MH17 - Dr M has ‘cheapened’ Malaysian lives lost

Yoursay: MH17 - Dr M has ‘cheapened’ Malaysian lives lost

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir wants Putin’s business, so the lives lost mean little to him.’
Malacca exco defends Zakir's prayer event tonight

Malacca exco defends Zakir's prayer event tonight

Bersatu's Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen says the event is organised by a mosque, not the state gov’t.
Cheers for Harimau Malaya and 10 things that happened yesterday

Cheers for Harimau Malaya and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Theme for Umno-PAS gathering likely to be more 'inclusive'

Theme for Umno-PAS gathering likely to be more 'inclusive'

According to sources, the Sept 14 event's theme may be changed from 'Penyatuan Ummah' to 'Penyatuan Nasional'.