Archive - 14 September 2019

White House confirms death of Osama bin Laden's son

White House confirms death of Osama bin Laden's son

The death had occurred in July in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.

Haze - some 220 learning institutions in Tangkak, Muar to close tomorrow

Haze - some 220 learning institutions in Tangkak, Muar to close tomorrow

API readings in the two districts breach the 'very unhealthy' mark.

Economy to be restructured in more progressive manner - ministry

Economy to be restructured in more progressive manner - ministry

“Focus will be on new growth sources that include the digital economy, it says.

Umno-PAS pact - Abang Jo says GPS prefers to be on its own

Umno-PAS pact - Abang Jo says GPS prefers to be on its own

He says GPS wants to give back to the people.

Negri PAS treasurer dies after PWTC event

Negri PAS treasurer dies after PWTC event

He suffers a heart attack and was rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

The Harmoni-Mesra way to promote sustained harmony

The Harmoni-Mesra way to promote sustained harmony

LETTER | It is important and timely to be reminded of the Dialog Rakyat Code of Ethical Conduct (CEC).

Political financing and the Arab donor

Political financing and the Arab donor

LETTER | Political financing is the most important issue linked to corruption after procurement.

MyKad syndicate members are traitors - Muhyiddin

MyKad syndicate members are traitors - Muhyiddin

Last month, 20 individuals, including National Registration Department officers, were arrested for selling MyKads to foreigners.

Batu Gajah police nab driver for molest, rape of disabled stepdaughter

Batu Gajah police nab driver for molest, rape of disabled stepdaughter

The suspect first began molesting the alleged victim in 2015 when she was 12 years old.

Lessons on unity from Perkampungan Machang Bubok

Lessons on unity from Perkampungan Machang Bubok

COMMENT |  Being ignorant doesn’t really make a person racist.

Together again after 41 years: What PAS and Umno leaders say

Together again after 41 years: What PAS and Umno leaders say

PAS treasurer Iskandar Abdul Samad says the grassroots are very happy with the alliance.

Haze - take legal action against Malaysian companies

Haze - take legal action against Malaysian companies

MP SPEAKS | Stop this blame game with everyone pointing the finger at someone else.

How Harapan is reacting to Umno-PAS union

How Harapan is reacting to Umno-PAS union

UPDATED 7.03PM | Selangor MB concerned that alliance will lead to racial extremism.

Trying to jumpstart 'shared prosperity', PM says will embark on closing disparities

Trying to jumpstart 'shared prosperity', PM says will embark on closing disparities

Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali presented a plan entailing training and upskilling to narrow the rich-poor income gap.

Do whatever is necessary, Yeo tells Indonesia on haze situation

Do whatever is necessary, Yeo tells Indonesia on haze situation

The minister says that Malaysia is also ready to provide assistance to Indonesia to fight the forest fires.

Freedom of expression still being violated under Harapan gov't

Freedom of expression still being violated under Harapan gov't

LETTER | Putrajaya has yet to repeal the draconian colonial-era law.
University merger must consider views of all stakeholders, says UMT vice-chancellor

University merger must consider views of all stakeholders, says UMT vice-chancellor

UMT seeking feedback from all relevant parties about the merger with UniSZA, says Nor Aeini Mokhtar.
Robbers kill 78-year-old woman while evading pursuers

Robbers kill 78-year-old woman while evading pursuers

The robbers were trying to escape after failing to rob a house resided by six men.

Amid suicide cases, gov't mulls loudspeakers on Penang bridge

Amid suicide cases, gov't mulls loudspeakers on Penang bridge

Authorities can speak to suicidal victims and hold them back, according to exco Phee Boon Poh.
Umno, PAS ink charter formalising political alliance

Umno, PAS ink charter formalising political alliance

UPDATED 4.26PM | Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang signed the charter the presence of thousands.

Hadi: We're family now, Umno may be brought into PAS-led gov'ts

Hadi: We're family now, Umno may be brought into PAS-led gov'ts

UPDATED 2.55PM | With cooperation formalised, the PAS leader says its former foe is in 'our family'.

Despite appearances, Zahid assures Umno-PAS pact not about racial politics

Despite appearances, Zahid assures Umno-PAS pact not about racial politics

He stressed that the cooperation between the two parties would be nationalistic and not racial or religious.

Cops abort remand, release Khalid after criticisms from Queen, NGOs and MPs

Cops abort remand, release Khalid after criticisms from Queen, NGOs and MPs

The PSM Youth chief thanks the Raja Permaisuri Agong for diffusing the situation.
Ending decades of rivalry, Hadi cites common ground in new PAS-Umno marriage

Ending decades of rivalry, Hadi cites common ground in new PAS-Umno marriage

The PAS president says the clash between the two rivals is all due to misunderstanding.
Umno-PAS alliance - who's to blame?

Umno-PAS alliance - who's to blame?

COMMENT | Pakatan Harapan leaders should ask themselves how this alliance was established and how they contributed to it?

Crisis-hit Boeing readies huge effort to return 737 MAX to the skies

Crisis-hit Boeing readies huge effort to return 737 MAX to the skies

World’s largest planemaker draws up elaborate blueprint for delivery of the jets to airline customers.

Ministers hold special cabinet meeting on Shared Prosperity Vision

Ministers hold special cabinet meeting on Shared Prosperity Vision

The annual budgets for the 12th and 13th Malaysia Plans will be aligned with the Shared Prosperity Vision

Hong Kong protesters plan mall sit-ins after hill-top human chains

Hong Kong protesters plan mall sit-ins after hill-top human chains

Demonstrators gather peacefully after months of often violent protests.
MTUC opposes senseless boycott of non-Muslim products

MTUC opposes senseless boycott of non-Muslim products


COMMENT | Such a campaign based on narrow racial interests will affect workers' livelihood.

KLK admits fires on its estate, cooperating with Indonesia for probe

KLK admits fires on its estate, cooperating with Indonesia for probe

The plantation owner reiterates its full compliance with the Asean policy on zero burning.
Thousands throng PWTC to witness historic Umno-PAS joint charter signing

Thousands throng PWTC to witness historic Umno-PAS joint charter signing

Former Umno president Najib Abdul Razak among prominent leaders who showed up.

Erdogan to discuss with Trump buying US Patriot missiles

Erdogan to discuss with Trump buying US Patriot missiles

The Turkish president says he told the US leader in a phone call about purchasing the air defence systems.

MPs remind cops of moratorium on Sedition Act

MPs remind cops of moratorium on Sedition Act

Pakatan Harapan had promised to abolish the Sedition Act 1948 as part of its GE14 election manifesto.

Yemenis will be able to work legally in Malaysia soon - Ambassador

Yemenis will be able to work legally in Malaysia soon - Ambassador

The Yemeni envoy says the sectors involved will be tourism, schools, groceries and restaurants.

Anwar is giving too much face to Azmin and gang

Anwar is giving too much face to Azmin and gang

COMMENT | It is time for the PKR president to act tough and stop being nice.

Permaisuri Agong upset with police crackdown, briefly reactivates Twitter

Permaisuri Agong upset with police crackdown, briefly reactivates Twitter

'My husband and I have never made any police report on bad things said about us,' says the queen.
What does M stand for?

What does M stand for?

COMMENT | 'M' needs to reflect what is happening in Malaysia now, not what we hoped would happen.

Unabating haze: Almost half of Malaysia registers ‘unhealthy’ air quality

Unabating haze: Almost half of Malaysia registers ‘unhealthy’ air quality

30 areas across the country recorded 'unhealthy' API readings, while three more recorded 'very unhealthy' readings. 
Trapped and traded: The story of exploited Bangladeshi workers

Trapped and traded: The story of exploited Bangladeshi workers

PHOTO ESSAY | Some manage to recoup their migration costs, while others get caught in a cycle of abuse.

Till debt do us part - AKPK to offer pre-marriage course on finances

Till debt do us part - AKPK to offer pre-marriage course on finances

The interactive module will be available online through AKPK's website, an agency that helps Malaysians with their finances.

Amnesty slams PSM activist's arrest under Sedition Act

Amnesty slams PSM activist's arrest under Sedition Act

‘Despite repeated promises to do away with the Act, the Harapan gov’t has failed to live up to its word.’
Boycotting non-bumi products will create enmity, hurt economy - Salahuddin

Boycotting non-bumi products will create enmity, hurt economy - Salahuddin

He says there will be no winners if each ethnic community decides to boycott each other.

FT Minister assures priority for Malaysians to buy unsold high-end homes

FT Minister assures priority for Malaysians to buy unsold high-end homes

This is after the housing and local government minister suggested promoting such properties to China buyers.

Yoursay: Despite our religiosity, no will to stop migrant labour exploitation

Yoursay: Despite our religiosity, no will to stop migrant labour exploitation

YOURSAY | ‘Yet another shocking and tragic report which is likely to be added to the many similar reports and filed away.’
Indonesia pins blame on M'sian firms and 10 things that happened yesterday

Indonesia pins blame on M'sian firms and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Mat Hasan: Umno-PAS alliance will see victory in nine states

Mat Hasan: Umno-PAS alliance will see victory in nine states

Missing from his prediction is Selangor.