Archive - 8 September 2019

Dhabitah wins Asian Cup title to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Dhabitah wins Asian Cup title to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

The 20-year-old stuns the judges with her impressive dives to collect a total of 313.85 points. 

MGF not interfering in T'ganu's decision on dress code issue

MGF not interfering in T'ganu's decision on dress code issue

This after state exco's decision to withdraw from participating in women's gymnastics events. 

Labour group nudges gov't to ratify convention on right to organise

Labour group nudges gov't to ratify convention on right to organise

LLRC says it is important to protect vulnerable workers such as foreign labour, contract workers and women.
King urges Malaysians to put aside differences, stay united

King urges Malaysians to put aside differences, stay united

Sultan Abdullah says this in his royal address in conjunction with his official birthday celebrations tomorrow.
HK cops fire tear gas after thousands appeal to Trump

HK cops fire tear gas after thousands appeal to Trump

Demonstrators rally at the US Consulate calling for help in bringing democracy to the Chinese-ruled city.
MOF ready to act if second samurai bond issuance is continued

MOF ready to act if second samurai bond issuance is continued

Ministry says it is awaiting further instructions from Mahathir.

Malaysian pair grab second title at Taiwan Open

Malaysian pair grab second title at Taiwan Open

Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong beat the South Korean pair to claim their second title of the season.
Continuous learning culture key to Japan staying relevant

Continuous learning culture key to Japan staying relevant

Japan is still working to overcome its weaknesses to stay abreast of current developments.
M'sia rejects Philippine foreign affairs' statement on Sabah

M'sia rejects Philippine foreign affairs' statement on Sabah

'Sabah is an integral part of Malaysia. This fact has been duly recognised and accepted by the UN.'

Mahathir wants second samurai bond issuance to proceed

Mahathir wants second samurai bond issuance to proceed

PM says Malaysia has received the approval from Japanese premier Shinzo Abe.

Hong Kong protesters sing US anthem in appeal to Trump for help

Hong Kong protesters sing US anthem in appeal to Trump for help

"Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong," they shout before handing over petitions at the US Consulate.

Sticking to Brexit plan, Johnson will not seek a delay

Sticking to Brexit plan, Johnson will not seek a delay

Two ministers say the PM is determined to leave the European Union by Oct 31.
Siti Mariah narrowly makes the cut in Amanah polls

Siti Mariah narrowly makes the cut in Amanah polls

Mariah is at the tail end of the 15 elected candidates, according to a party source.

Anwar praises Wan Azizah for promoting M'sian products over luxury goods

Anwar praises Wan Azizah for promoting M'sian products over luxury goods

'That's Azizah, my boss. As DPM, she ceased the practice of giving expensive gifts.'
Too early for an RCI on poverty, says Anwar

Too early for an RCI on poverty, says Anwar

'We need to give space to the EPU and also utilise economic experts to provide input,' adds PKR chief.
India imposes curfew in Kashmir after clashes during religious procession

India imposes curfew in Kashmir after clashes during religious procession

At least 12 locals and six troops are injured on Saturday evening, officials say.

Agong wants ways of helping Orang Asli, the poor improved

Agong wants ways of helping Orang Asli, the poor improved

Sultan Abdullah hopes the Felda concept can be expanded for Orang Asli, as well as the poor.

Gov't to focus on ensuring medical equipment functioning well

Gov't to focus on ensuring medical equipment functioning well

What is the point of building new facilities if existing ones are not taken care of, says Guan Eng.

IGP: We're still working to bring Wanndy's wife back from Syria

IGP: We're still working to bring Wanndy's wife back from Syria

'Nor Mahmudah is still our citizen, we are obliged to help her,' says Abdul Hamid Bador.

Police still tracking whereabouts of Anwar's aide, says IGP

Police still tracking whereabouts of Anwar's aide, says IGP

Cops still want Farhash's statement in connection with assault case despite retraction of report.

3,000 brave heat, haze to protest Penang reclamation project

3,000 brave heat, haze to protest Penang reclamation project

UPDATED 9.50PM | State Ummah chair says the movement wants the project to be reviewed.

University mergers are a welcome development, private ones should be included

University mergers are a welcome development, private ones should be included

LETTER | The proposed merger of UniSZA with UMT will hopefully signal the start of a long-awaited structural reform of higher education.

Asean to narrow development gap between member states

Asean to narrow development gap between member states

Leaders laud progress in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam over the past two decades.

Patriot: Stop the boycott, focus on poverty and unemployment

Patriot: Stop the boycott, focus on poverty and unemployment

The campaign, Arshad Raji says, will only meet with failure as there are more pressing economic issues.

'I gave them a second chance': Veteran recalls combating communists

'I gave them a second chance': Veteran recalls combating communists

Ex-SB officer Paul Kiong relates how he still keeps in touch with the guerrillas he captured alive.

Five named in Zakir Naik's police report to be called up next week

Five named in Zakir Naik's police report to be called up next week

Cops say Kulasegaran, Ramasamy, Santiago and two others have yet to come forward.

UMT merger will benefit both parties, says UniSZA VC

UMT merger will benefit both parties, says UniSZA VC

Hassan Basri Awang says the proposed merger is not merely about budget or cost savings.

New water tariffs for all states possibly by end of the year

New water tariffs for all states possibly by end of the year

'People should understand that the water industry has not changed its rate for a long time,' Xavier says.

Mat Sabu: Malaysia considering Russia's jet trade-in offer

Mat Sabu: Malaysia considering Russia's jet trade-in offer

Defence minister says replacements are needed, but money is a big factor.

A youthful alliance of civilisations, not a clash

A youthful alliance of civilisations, not a clash

MP SPEAKS | The youths of today can take the country to greater heights in the coming years.

A tale of two Merdekas

A tale of two Merdekas

COMMENT | Each of us needs everybody else to succeed.

Health Ministry aiming to table e-cigarette bill by March

Health Ministry aiming to table e-cigarette bill by March

Dzulkefly says his ministry is in the final stages of discussion with the AG.

Students take over Parliament, speaker says they debate better than MPs

Students take over Parliament, speaker says they debate better than MPs

Ariff applauds youths for their succinct and substantive arguments, void of insults.

Haze: Very unhealthy API levels in Kuching

Haze: Very unhealthy API levels in Kuching

In Peninsula Malaysia, Johan Setia Klang registers an API reading of 121

The never-ending haze in Malaysia

The never-ending haze in Malaysia

LETTER | Again the problem arises from a neighbouring nation burning land for farming.

But does PKR also stand for justice, Nik Nazmi?

But does PKR also stand for justice, Nik Nazmi?

LETTER | Which PKR politician has spoken up for M Indira Gandhi, Amri Che Mat and Raymond Koh?

Iran further breaches nuclear deal, says it can exceed 20pct enrichment

Iran further breaches nuclear deal, says it can exceed 20pct enrichment

'We have started lifting limitations on our R&D imposed by the deal,' says nuclear agency spokesperson.

Sarawak allocates RM30m to Unit for Other Religions

Sarawak allocates RM30m to Unit for Other Religions

Abang Johari says the funds will be for houses of worship and other religious activities.

Mugabe's death and the fellow traveller syndrome

Mugabe's death and the fellow traveller syndrome

COMMENT | We are naturally opposed to extremists on the other side, but can overlook our own.

Don't give AP abusers a second chance, urges crime analyst

Don't give AP abusers a second chance, urges crime analyst

Permits should not land in the same hands in the future, says Akhbar Satar.

HK protesters to take democracy message to US consulate

HK protesters to take democracy message to US consulate

UPDATED 11.39AM | Police fire tear gas at protesters in Mong Kok for a second night running.

Dr M fears use of force by Beijing if HK protests persist

Dr M fears use of force by Beijing if HK protests persist

The prime minister also says that the 'one country, two systems' idea is not sustainable.

Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in first sign of thawing relations

Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in first sign of thawing relations

Among those handed to Moscow was Volodymyr Tsemakh, suspected of involvement in MH17 downing.

Injured Belgian climber rescued from Mt Kinabalu

Injured Belgian climber rescued from Mt Kinabalu

Vanden Broere Elien was taken down in a stretcher by a Mountain Search and Rescue Team.

Living conditions 'rapidly deteriorating' after storm in Bahamas

Living conditions 'rapidly deteriorating' after storm in Bahamas

UN World Food Programme warning comes amid announcement that Dorian death toll could rise.

UK Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd quits in Brexit protest

UK Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd quits in Brexit protest

 21 Conservative MPs were expelled this week for supporting opposition plan to block no-deal.

Speaking in Madagascar, Pope says deforestation now a global threat

Speaking in Madagascar, Pope says deforestation now a global threat

Experts believe the island has lost about 44 percent of its forest over the past 60 years.

New US initiatives seen amid rising Chinese dominance in Asian industry

New US initiatives seen amid rising Chinese dominance in Asian industry

While acknowledging it is not out to match its rival, officials say Asian nations can gain from both sides.

Yoursay: A case of 'shoot and run'

Yoursay: A case of 'shoot and run'

YOURSAY | 'The Seri Iskandar Archery Club shot itself in the foot.'

PM pensive on pensions, and 4 news from yesterday

PM pensive on pensions, and 4 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.