Archive - 9 September 2019

India says has located lost moon lander

India says has located lost moon lander

The probe seems to be in one piece, says the country's space agency.

MCA president: Boycott non-Muslim goods? Guan Eng needs SPM credit in BM

MCA president: Boycott non-Muslim goods? Guan Eng needs SPM credit in BM

Wee Ka Siong lets fly at the DAP sec-gen and also asks him to prove he is an accountant.

NUJ, Geramm condemn death threat against journalist

NUJ, Geramm condemn death threat against journalist

UPDATED 10.39PM | They call on the authorities to immediately take action.

Aide rubbishes claim Liew stealing Mat Sabu's thunder, says they are a team

Aide rubbishes claim Liew stealing Mat Sabu's thunder, says they are a team

He says attempts to pit them against one another is an opposition ploy.

CJ says determined to strengthen nation's judicial system

CJ says determined to strengthen nation's judicial system

She was conferred with the 'Tan Sri' title today by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.

Stick with 'Muslim unity' over 'national unity' theme for Umno-PAS rally - Harakah report

Stick with 'Muslim unity' over 'national unity' theme for Umno-PAS rally - Harakah report

The report quotes a lecturer who warns against attempts to change the theme.

Haze: S'wak Education Dept orders schools in 200 API areas to close

Haze: S'wak Education Dept orders schools in 200 API areas to close

However, all public examinations will proceed as usual, it adds.

'Lack of awareness sees education left by the wayside for Orang Asli'

'Lack of awareness sees education left by the wayside for Orang Asli'

Jakoa director Juli Edo says education often neglected because most still struggling to earn a living.

13 kids arrested for dangerous cycling stunts

13 kids arrested for dangerous cycling stunts

The children also had their modified 'lajak' bicycles seized.

On Agong's birthday, Dr M reiterates commitment to weed out corruption

On Agong's birthday, Dr M reiterates commitment to weed out corruption

This is being done based on the rule of law principle and separation of powers, says the PM.

Penang will only engage impacted stakeholders on PSR

Penang will only engage impacted stakeholders on PSR

CM Chow Kon Yeow insists that the state government will take note of NGO feedback.

Mavcom has failed the aviation sector: Tony Fernandes

Mavcom has failed the aviation sector: Tony Fernandes

They have failed to discharge their duties effectively and fairly, says the AirAsia boss.

Pahang to carefully screen applications to mine bauxite

Pahang to carefully screen applications to mine bauxite

MB Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail says this to ensure that the new mining SOP is adhered to.

Lim: Allies shamelessly backing Umno, PAS despite non-Muslim boycott

Lim: Allies shamelessly backing Umno, PAS despite non-Muslim boycott

MCA and MIC 'debasing' themselves by continuing their political cooperation, he says.

Hindu coalition stung over AGC's decision to let Zamri Vinoth off the hook

Hindu coalition stung over AGC's decision to let Zamri Vinoth off the hook

The group listed five reasons why it's suspicious that Zakir Naik protege was not charged over speech.
Cops to quiz two Penang DAP reps for allegedly defaming Zakir

Cops to quiz two Penang DAP reps for allegedly defaming Zakir

P Ramasamy and M Satees confirm that officers from Bukit Aman CID will grill them in Penang.

Minister hopeful RCEP talks can conclude by year-end

Minister hopeful RCEP talks can conclude by year-end

Darell Leiking assures that national interests and sovereignty will remain the top priority.

Russia's ruling party loses a third of seats in Moscow election after protests

Russia's ruling party loses a third of seats in Moscow election after protests

A tactical voting strategy pushed by opponents of the Putin-backing party may have worked, RIA news agency reports.

DCM: Earliest possible date for cloud seeding in S'wak is Thursday

DCM: Earliest possible date for cloud seeding in S'wak is Thursday

Douglas Uggah Embas says, however, that this will still depend on the weather.

Jakim calls on all mosques to hold prayers for rain

Jakim calls on all mosques to hold prayers for rain

DG Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim says the solat istisqa to clear the haze was recommended by Nadma.

Foreign Minister Saifuddin to make five-day visit to China

Foreign Minister Saifuddin to make five-day visit to China

This comes in conjunction with the 45th anniversary of the Malaysia-China diplomatic relations.

No prominent lawmakers on Agong's honours list

No prominent lawmakers on Agong's honours list

A total of 795 individuals were conferred with awards, many of them from the public sector.

NRD lodges police report on 'citizenship for Chinese nationals' claim

NRD lodges police report on 'citizenship for Chinese nationals' claim

In regard to news spread on social media that Chinese citizens have been issued with MyKad.

Hong Kong school students form human chain after a weekend of protests

Hong Kong school students form human chain after a weekend of protests

Hundreds of them, many wearing masks, team up in support of the anti-government protesters.

Diplomats congratulate Agong on birthday celebration

Diplomats congratulate Agong on birthday celebration

Azerbaijan envoy says it has seen the gov't's commitment to enhance the country's position.

There are lines in politics that must not be crossed, Agong says

There are lines in politics that must not be crossed, Agong says

'The unity and peace that have been built over these 62 years, if we ever lose it, will be very difficult to get back.'

Setting up of the new political 'Alliance'

Setting up of the new political 'Alliance'

COMMENT | Our real strength is the collective strength of all, which The Alliance needs to acknowledge.

No pensions for civil servants, but multiple pensions for politicians?

No pensions for civil servants, but multiple pensions for politicians?

COMMENT | Politicians should be restricted to just one pension if the gov't wants to cut down on spending.

PM: Gov't will defend constitutional monarchy, rights of all M'sians

PM: Gov't will defend constitutional monarchy, rights of all M'sians

In his speech on Agong's birthday, Mahathir also vows to protect multiracial harmony.

795 conferred with awards in conjunction with Agong's birthday

795 conferred with awards in conjunction with Agong's birthday

Among those awarded 'Tan Sri' are the chief justice, Dewan Rakyat speaker, and attorney-general.

US-China geopolitical competition no Cold War, says Chin Tong

US-China geopolitical competition no Cold War, says Chin Tong

Deputy defence minister says Malaysia must learn to navigate shifting alliances.

A third challenge to youths: Promoting social media literacy

A third challenge to youths: Promoting social media literacy

MP SPEAKS | This will allow informed citizens to detect lies, half-truths and falsehoods.

Strong typhoon winds lash Tokyo area, causing transport chaos

Strong typhoon winds lash Tokyo area, causing transport chaos

One of the strongest in recent years causes flights to be cancelled and train lines closed.

Racism is not part of us

Racism is not part of us

LETTER | It would help if responsible media outlets publish articles or views that promote unity.

API in three areas of S'wak at very unhealthy levels - and rising

API in three areas of S'wak at very unhealthy levels - and rising

Numbers are still climbing, even as Met Dept looks at cloud seeding options.

China says will 'crush' any attempt at Hong Kong separatism

China says will 'crush' any attempt at Hong Kong separatism

State media calls yesterday's rally proof that foreign forces are behind the protests.

Malaysia upbeat on new round of US-China trade talks

Malaysia upbeat on new round of US-China trade talks

Economic minister says the ongoing tariff war is detrimental to all, especially smaller countries.

Umno, PAS expect large turnout at signing of charter this weekend

Umno, PAS expect large turnout at signing of charter this weekend

MCA is not involved as the gathering is strictly for the two parties, says its president Wee Ka Siong.

IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'atomic warehouse' - diplomats

IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'atomic warehouse' - diplomats

The UN agency is said to have asked Tehran to explain the traces, but it has not done so.

Higher retirement age not the only way to protect worker welfare

Higher retirement age not the only way to protect worker welfare

ADUN SPEAKS | Surely the gov't can think of other ways to increase employees' purchasing power.

Wong Tack and his comrades are on their own

Wong Tack and his comrades are on their own

COMMENT | By green lighting the Lynas deal, the government has effectively become the mouthpiece of Lynas.

Met Dept plans cloud seeding to combat haze

Met Dept plans cloud seeding to combat haze

The operation will be conducted in cooperation with Nadma and the air force.

More Americans will die, Taliban warns the United States

More Americans will die, Taliban warns the United States

This warning come after President Donald Trump abruptly ends the Afghan peace talks.

Indigenous rights activist murdered in remote Amazon town

Indigenous rights activist murdered in remote Amazon town

Maxciel Pereira dos Santos was murdered execution-style, shot dead in front of members of his family.

29 stranded mountaineers rescued by SAR team at Gunung Tumang Batak

29 stranded mountaineers rescued by SAR team at Gunung Tumang Batak

The climbers who were trapped by rushing river water, were brought safely down to the foot of the mountain by midnight.
British Airways pilots ground planes in unprecedented 48-hour strike

British Airways pilots ground planes in unprecedented 48-hour strike

Their strike over a pay dispute disrupts the plans of thousands of travellers.

Yoursay: Mahathir, Malays are not inherently lazy

Yoursay: Mahathir, Malays are not inherently lazy

YOURSAY | 'There's no point telling them they're lazy, some work multiple jobs.'
Agong's unity call, and 8 news from yesterday

Agong's unity call, and 8 news from yesterday

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