Archive - 12 September 2019

At prayers to commemorate Bersatu's third anniversary, party president urges members to learn from Umno's GE14 loss. 

'There are so many questions, I don't know which to answer', education minister says.

Immigration Dept denied entry for about 30k foreigners this year, says Khairul Dzaimee Daud. 

Judge notes that a number of witnesses to be called at trial are Muslim. 

Zuraida Kamaruddin says M'sia is prepared to help Indonesia put out forest fires to address haze issue, if necessary. 

The insult was made on Twitter against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Raja Permaisuri Agong.

It will review and recommend law reforms in the country, says the de facto law minister.

Minister says properties would be sold under Malaysia My Second Home scheme, not Home Ownership Campaign.

In total, six people were charged with 32 counts for offences in relation to issuance and sale of MyKads to foreigners. 

The closure will affect 24 schools in Klang and 5 in Kuala Langat, involving a total of 45,265 students.

Police are now hunting down the suspect, who is a Sri Lankan.

A police report was made after CCTV footage showed K Ganesh and two others brutally killing the cat.

The Economic Affairs Ministry says the meeting will discuss the 'Shared Prosperity Vision' previously announced by PM. 

MP SPEAKS | There is broad consensus that the manner in which poverty line income has been calculated needs to be reviewed. 

Amnesty International says the crackdown was "distinct and unprecedented" in the recent history of the region.

Schools are reminded to follow SOP and to prioritise the health of students and teachers.

This came after a brief lull in demonstrations which have rocked the city since June.

This will ensure that contractors can complete projects within the stipulated time, says Johor MB.

LETTER | The government needs to adopt a more egalitarian approach through a social security system that cares.

Johan Fernandez passed away yesterday, three months after sharing his experience of the riots with young Malaysians. 

Commissioner Nik Salida stresses the importance of working well with state Islamic authorities.

UPDATED 7.26PM | Speculation is rife that the cabinet will decide on policies affecting the territories of Sabah and Sarawak.

Maszlee Malik to discuss with the mufti on including relevant teachings in the Islamic studies syllabus.

The solution may encourage developers to build more high-end properties, says National House Buyers Association.

Puah: There is no need for the programme as Johor PKR will hold a convention on Nov 1.

LETTER | Delay prejudices many accused persons whose trial commenced before the abolition becomes law.

Spokesperson Khoo Salma says it seems Penang gov't no longer welcomes other views after spawning its own quasi-autonomous and party NGOs. 

The minister says it is important to have media that is free to report the truth, even if it criticises the government.

Survey also reveals support towards Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional remained stable.   

UPDATED 4.35PM | Hishamudin Yunus urges authorities to stop detaining Syiah Muslims while pointing to Article 3.

On the same note, Harapan and GPS politicians concede that the celebration can be beneficial to them.

COMMENT | The PSM is against any policies that will undermine social security.

The average expenditure of a foreign student in Malaysia is about RM46,000 per annum.

Court bailiffs estimate the items they found at Sekhar's house to have a total worth of about RM150,000.

Gobind adds this was in line with the development of technologies that are dependent on data.

The four paintings, displayed last week at a shopping mall in northeastern Thailand, has since been removed.

This is over her alleged wrongful arrest and unlawful confinement during a raid.

Nga says he expects the disagreements to be resolved internally and hopes no harm will come to the party.

LETTER | It is not government business to get involved in a civil case concerning the private affairs of individuals.

This comes after it was rejected by Dewan Negara last Sept despite being passed by Dewan Rakyat.  

DAP veteran says it'll take more than one election to build Malaysia anew.

We must work with state gov't to highlight issues ranging from socio-economy to human rights, says Giat.

Google maintains that its services foster competition.

UPDATED 12.55PM | De facto las minister VK Liew will table the document which has been ignored by the House for two decades.

The city has been on the frontline of a war on pollution launched in 2014.

Sahar Khodayari died after setting herself on fire in protest at her arrest for attending a football match.

LETTER | These are the top ocean predators that help to balance the ecosystems.

Shinjiro Koizumi's comments are likely to prove controversial in the ruling LDP, which supports nuclear power.

The worst-case assumptions published yesterday say protests and counter-protests will take place across the country.

OBITUARY | At 17 months, his was the shortest presidency but arguably one of the most impactful.

Several roads in Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Nerus will be closed tomorrow night.

Zimbabwe gov't want him buried at a national monument to heroes but Mugabe's family prefers his home village.

Putrajaya's official letter offers assistance to tackle the forest fires in the republic, says envoy.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.

COMMENT | Losing a general election doesn't necessarily have to be a nightmare.

SPECIAL REPORT | Aged between 18 and 32 years, most of them die of heart attacks and stroke.

Jakarta has expelled foreign journalists, blames IS militants for uprising of the locals.

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