Archive - 15 September 2019

In M'sia Day messages, Dr M and Anwar call for unity in face of division

In M'sia Day messages, Dr M and Anwar call for unity in face of division

PM recites a poem saying 'even though we have differences, let us break the walls that divide us'.

Nepal lifts ban on recruitment for M'sia following deal to address abuses

Nepal lifts ban on recruitment for M'sia following deal to address abuses

Under an agreement, M'sian employers will foot the visa fees, air tickets and health check-up cost for Nepali workers.

Gov't to provide subsidy if oil prices soar - Mahathir

Gov't to provide subsidy if oil prices soar - Mahathir

PM says Saudi’s move to temporarily suspend production following attacks will impact the global oil prices.
Iran dismisses US claim it was behind Saudi oil attacks

Iran dismisses US claim it was behind Saudi oil attacks

It warns that US bases and aircraft carriers in the region are in the range of its missiles.

'Harapan needs to redouble efforts instead of downplaying Umno-PAS alliance'

'Harapan needs to redouble efforts instead of downplaying Umno-PAS alliance'

PSM's S Arutchelvan says Harapan must ensure it doesn't push the electorate to the new alliance.  

TMJ: Young people should speak up for the good of Malaysia

TMJ: Young people should speak up for the good of Malaysia

Convey your voices to the leaders, as it is the responsibility and duty of leaders to serve, Tunku Ismail says at 2019 Youth Congress.

Afghan, US forces kill Taliban governors, fighters

Afghan, US forces kill Taliban governors, fighters

The operations are aimed at foiling attacks planned by the Taliban on Afghan forces.
HK cops fire tear gas, water cannon at petrol-bomb throwing protesters

HK cops fire tear gas, water cannon at petrol-bomb throwing protesters

One water cannon catches fire after being hit by a petrol bomb. 
I'll check, says PM on 'RM450m project approved via direct negotiation' claims

I'll check, says PM on 'RM450m project approved via direct negotiation' claims

'I don't know, I never approved anything... maybe they got it last time, maybe it is a continuation,' he adds.

Mahathir downplays speculation Azmin may join Bersatu

Mahathir downplays speculation Azmin may join Bersatu

PM says the party will consider if the PKR deputy president makes an application.

Umno-PAS cooperation: It's all about race and religion, says Dr M

Umno-PAS cooperation: It's all about race and religion, says Dr M

UPDATED 7.45PM | 'But I cannot understand how Umno can work with PAS because Umno is kafir.'

Gov't sets up 1,430 community units to help disseminate information

Gov't sets up 1,430 community units to help disseminate information

Gobind Singh says public's participation was very important in carrying out their role as strategic partners. 
Cops nab man who tried to snatch three-year-old girl

Cops nab man who tried to snatch three-year-old girl

The 35-year-old man is arrested following a public tip-off after the attempted abduction went viral.
PSM wants probe into increasing deaths of Bangladeshi migrants

PSM wants probe into increasing deaths of Bangladeshi migrants

R Rani says the chief causes of death, namely stroke and heart attack, need to be queried.
Print, online press fighting to stay afloat as trends change - media gurus

Print, online press fighting to stay afloat as trends change - media gurus

The media publications are also facing disruptions from technology giants, a forum is told.

Putrajaya to focus on reasonable salary, job opportunities - Lim

Putrajaya to focus on reasonable salary, job opportunities - Lim

The finance minister stresses the importance of bridging the income gap.
'DBKL identifying public housing tenants to assist with rent arrears'

'DBKL identifying public housing tenants to assist with rent arrears'

FT Minister Khalid Samad says they will try to find them jobs and other forms of aid.  
Guan Eng looks to Sabah, S'wak to step up for a moderate Malaysia

Guan Eng looks to Sabah, S'wak to step up for a moderate Malaysia

The two states can play a key role in rejecting racist politics, says the DAP leader.
Indonesia slams door on West Papua independence referendum

Indonesia slams door on West Papua independence referendum

The republic's UN ambassador claims 1969 vote is permanent and binding.

Cops to question Klang MP on M'sia Day over Zakir's police report

Cops to question Klang MP on M'sia Day over Zakir's police report

The preacher names Charles and four others for alleged defamation.
Other races also needed, says Khaled amidst Umno-PAS euphoria

Other races also needed, says Khaled amidst Umno-PAS euphoria

The Umno veep argues that to form a government, the two partners need the support of all Malaysians.
Cloud seeding over peninsula to start tomorrow

Cloud seeding over peninsula to start tomorrow

The operations will focus on Selangor and Johor which have high API readings.
Kuching, Malacca and Tangkak 'very unhealthy'

Kuching, Malacca and Tangkak 'very unhealthy'

A further 26 stations, mainly in Sarawak and southern Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings.

Lip Eng gives Ismail Sabri 24 hours to retract DAP-halal certification claim

Lip Eng gives Ismail Sabri 24 hours to retract DAP-halal certification claim

 Following Jakim clarification, Kepong MP will lodge reports if retraction and apology is not issued.
A tale of two taman - Taman Tugu and Taman Rimba Kiara

A tale of two taman - Taman Tugu and Taman Rimba Kiara

One taman is public green space and the other is a project that is seen by some to only profit developers.

Hong Kong protesters sing 'God Save the Queen' in plea to Britain

Hong Kong protesters sing 'God Save the Queen' in plea to Britain

The demonstrators want former colonial power to ensure China respects the city' freedoms.

Dr M goes horseback riding after drizzle offers respite from haze

Dr M goes horseback riding after drizzle offers respite from haze

In his latest short video, the prime minister is pictured taking a leisurely ride.
Gov't won't allow nation to be jeopardised, DPM warns extremist groups

Gov't won't allow nation to be jeopardised, DPM warns extremist groups

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail cautions trouble-makers against playing up racial issues.
Know your API, Johor MB tells public

Know your API, Johor MB tells public

Yesterday, he ordered all schools in Tangkak, Muar and Pontian to close today.

Stop being hazy over the suffocating haze

Stop being hazy over the suffocating haze

Forest fires don't happen overnight, so why are the authorities only taking action now?

Experts: Umno-PAS pact won't be enough to defeat Harapan in GE15

Experts: Umno-PAS pact won't be enough to defeat Harapan in GE15

ANALYSIS | Analysts say banking on Malay votes alone will not win the foes-turned-allies a general election.

Tangkak and Malacca record highest API numbers

Tangkak and Malacca record highest API numbers

A further 25 stations, mainly in Sarawak and southern Peninsula, record unhealthy API readings.
M'sia has enough laws to tackle provocative information, says expert

M'sia has enough laws to tackle provocative information, says expert

Banning or controlling social media should be taken only as a last resort, says UITM lecturer Dr Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin.

Perlis MB welcomes Umno-PAS coalition gov't

Perlis MB welcomes Umno-PAS coalition gov't

Azlan Man wants leadership to make a policy decision on the matter.
To manage freedoms, Sedition Act must go

To manage freedoms, Sedition Act must go

The government must not delay in repealing this colonial-era law.
Anyone fooled? - Najib asks after posting doctored photos of Altantuya on FB

Anyone fooled? - Najib asks after posting doctored photos of Altantuya on FB

The photographs were published in 2007 by PKR's Tian Chua.

Purple haze - some men like to watch the world burn

Purple haze - some men like to watch the world burn

COMMENT | We have reached that stage where we are resigned to inaction over pollution.
Attacks on Saudi oil facilities knock out half the kingdom's supply

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities knock out half the kingdom's supply

Saudi Aramco says the attacks have reduced the kingdom's output by 5.7 million barrels per day.

Najib would have fully approved of the PAS-Umno alliance

Najib would have fully approved of the PAS-Umno alliance

MP SPEAKS | The tie-up is a farce as it talks about good governance and yet it's silent about Najib's kleptocracy.

Johor exco: Tourists still coming, visiting indoor areas to avoid haze

Johor exco: Tourists still coming, visiting indoor areas to avoid haze

So far no complaint on drop in number of tourists or on tourists falling ill because of the haze, says Liow Cai Tung.

Jakim denies Ismail Sabri's claims over halal certification

Jakim denies Ismail Sabri's claims over halal certification

Certification is under Jakim, not finance minister, as was claimed by the Umno VP.

Johnson, likening himself to Incredible Hulk, vows Oct 31 Brexit

Johnson, likening himself to Incredible Hulk, vows Oct 31 Brexit

He says he will find a way to circumvent a recent parliament vote ordering him to delay Brexit.
Umno's losses the trigger for PAS tie-up, says Loke

Umno's losses the trigger for PAS tie-up, says Loke

The DAP leader sees the tie-up as the only way the two parties can challenge Pakatan Harapan.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong seeks US support for protests

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong seeks US support for protests

The activist makes the call ahead of a planned visit to Washington.

Umno-PAS - a dangerous dagger pointed at the heart of Malaysia

Umno-PAS - a dangerous dagger pointed at the heart of Malaysia

COMMENT | Malaysians will soon see identity politics of a vehement intensity. Race and religion will become dominant.

Will we ever transcend the politics of race and religion?

Will we ever transcend the politics of race and religion?

COMMENT | Is it possible to live together in peace and harmony and prove Huntington wrong?

Yoursay: And the ‘Unholy Union of the Year’ award goes to...

Yoursay: And the ‘Unholy Union of the Year’ award goes to...

YOURSAY | ‘To suggest Umno-PAS alliance can promote unity, let alone ummah, is delusional and immoral.’
Cabinet to jumpstart 'shared prosperity' and 6 news from yesterday

Cabinet to jumpstart 'shared prosperity' and 6 news from yesterday

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