Archive - 16 September 2019

Man who threw red paint at places of worship arrested

Man who threw red paint at places of worship arrested

The targets were a mosque and a surau.

Haze - 138 schools in Selangor to close tomorrow

Haze - 138 schools in Selangor to close tomorrow

A total of 179,843 students will be affected, says the state Education Department.

Harapan leaders back Dr M's Malaysia Day unity call

Harapan leaders back Dr M's Malaysia Day unity call

They urge Malaysians to maintain the social fabric of peace while distancing from movements to create enmity.                   

Instill patriotism, reject sedition, slander, corruption - Gobind

Instill patriotism, reject sedition, slander, corruption - Gobind

The Rukun Negara called for the people to live together in harmony, he says in his Malaysia Day message.

Veterinary Dept rebuts Najib's 'expensive' chicken eggs claim

Veterinary Dept rebuts Najib's 'expensive' chicken eggs claim

It says the price of chicken eggs fluctuated based on variable factors.

In Kuching, PM raises failed 'equal partner' constitutional amendment

In Kuching, PM raises failed 'equal partner' constitutional amendment

Dr Mahathir Mohamad lands a subtle jab on his co-hosts at the Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching. 

Drop in API readings in Johor, schools to operate as usual tomorrow

Drop in API readings in Johor, schools to operate as usual tomorrow

Education Department confirms API readings in the state dropped to below 200 as at 9pm today

Dr M on M'sia Day: There are those who want to divide us, don't allow it

Dr M on M'sia Day: There are those who want to divide us, don't allow it

Their narrative is often related to emotional issues involving race, religion, state nationalism and ethnicity, he says.

'Hadi has shown his true colours with DAP and S'wak claim'

'Hadi has shown his true colours with DAP and S'wak claim'

MP SPEAKS | He himself provides second proof that the Umno-PAS charter is really one to spread hate speech.

Family of men shot dead by police in Rawang demand answers

Family of men shot dead by police in Rawang demand answers

They also claim that the wife of one of the deceased is now missing.

Anwar: Azmin at Bersatu event not an issue, party members can judge

Anwar: Azmin at Bersatu event not an issue, party members can judge

The PKR supremo points out that he, too, had attended Bersatu events in the past.

Home campaign for foreigners an effort to restore economy - Zuriada

Home campaign for foreigners an effort to restore economy - Zuriada

The sale of the unsold houses will provide more opportunities for developers to build more affordable homes, she says.                   

Muhyiddin embarks on US visit to boost security ties

Muhyiddin embarks on US visit to boost security ties

The home minister points out Malaysian can't afford to let down its guard when it comes to terrorism.
'Shared Prosperity' - more focus on Sabah, S'wak, says Dr M

'Shared Prosperity' - more focus on Sabah, S'wak, says Dr M

Both states have not been paid enough attention compared to those in the Peninsula, he says.

Oil sees biggest surge since 1991 after Saudi attack

Oil sees biggest surge since 1991 after Saudi attack

Prices soar by as much as 19 percent but ease after US plans to release emergencies supplies.
Zuraida: 'One-term gov't' critics are traitors

Zuraida: 'One-term gov't' critics are traitors

The housing and local government minister says it is too early to judge or punish the Harapan government.

Umno-PAS alliance must not resort to racial sentiment, cautions Khalid

Umno-PAS alliance must not resort to racial sentiment, cautions Khalid

The FT minister warns against using emotions that could create hatred and fear.
Keretapi Sarong

Keretapi Sarong

Keretapi Sarong is a flash mob event where members of the public discover and get acquainted with the city's train network by going through a set of curated routes while dressed in sarongs.

Haze not a deterrent for joyous Hari Malaysia celebration nationwide

Haze not a deterrent for joyous Hari Malaysia celebration nationwide

Carnivals and parades were held at at the state and district levels.                   

Hadi: DAP wants to give Chinese control of S'wak and its wealth

Hadi: DAP wants to give Chinese control of S'wak and its wealth

At M'sia Day do, the PAS president launches a broadside at the 'extremist' party.

MyKad for sale - let there be no betrayal of duty

MyKad for sale - let there be no betrayal of duty

LETTER | The MACC doesn't have to wait for 'clear evidence' to begin a probe.

Malaysia is mine and I am hers

Malaysia is mine and I am hers

COMMENT | This country belongs to me and not to politicians or religious leaders who try to define who a Malaysian is.

No meeting with Anwar, no reconciliation, says Zuraida

No meeting with Anwar, no reconciliation, says Zuraida

The PKR vice-president reiterates she just wants clarifications on certain issues.
After alliance with Umno, PAS cosies up to GPS

After alliance with Umno, PAS cosies up to GPS

Abdul Hadi Awang prefers to see GPS in power in Sarawak rather than Harapan.
Protect rights of activist Veronica Koman, UN experts urge Indonesia

Protect rights of activist Veronica Koman, UN experts urge Indonesia

Currently in Australia, Koman claims Jakarta harassing her for support of West Papua protests.
Illogical to question existence of armed forces - ATM chief

Illogical to question existence of armed forces - ATM chief

Gen Zulkifli Zainal Abidin stresses that without the ATM, country would be vulnerable to threats.
Strengthen unity, mutual respect to face bigger challenges - Muhyiddin

Strengthen unity, mutual respect to face bigger challenges - Muhyiddin

The home minister conveys his hope to all Malaysians to mark Malaysia Day.
Police question Santiago for 90 mins over Zakir Naik's report

Police question Santiago for 90 mins over Zakir Naik's report

The Klang MP says he answered 22 questions regarding his press statement about the Muslim preacher.
Cloud seeding operations begin

Cloud seeding operations begin

KINILENS | The Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (Mestecc) has decided to implement a cloud seeing exercise.
Congrats to Ti Lian Ker for support of PAS-Umno pact

Congrats to Ti Lian Ker for support of PAS-Umno pact

MP SPEAKS | When the Umno-PAS pact was first mooted, MCA bravely voted to dissolve BN, but now it's proudly embracing the new alliance.

Sports Ministry to check on claims that 13 stadiums are not safe

Sports Ministry to check on claims that 13 stadiums are not safe

The ministry will gather more information before taking the necessary action, says Deputy Minister Steven Sim.

Mahathir, Anwar, Zakir Naik among 500 most influential Muslims

Mahathir, Anwar, Zakir Naik among 500 most influential Muslims

This is in the 2019 world listing prepared by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.

'Don't be too obedient' - A Malaysia Day lesson

'Don't be too obedient' - A Malaysia Day lesson

COMMENT | Vision 2020 failed because we did not speak up enough - we must be transparent and brave.                   

'Did I sign the letter?' Guan Eng on RM450m direct negotiation project

'Did I sign the letter?' Guan Eng on RM450m direct negotiation project

The finance minister says he will discuss the matter with the prime minister first.
Communications Ministry targets 500Mbps in high impact areas by 2021

Communications Ministry targets 500Mbps in high impact areas by 2021

And by 2023, the ministry aims for 98 percent of other populated areas to access with an average speed of 30Mbps, adds Gobind Singh.
RON95 price cap to remain for now despite Saudi oil plant attacks - Lim

RON95 price cap to remain for now despite Saudi oil plant attacks - Lim

The finance minister, however, says Putrajaya needs more time to study the matter.
The flagpole of free speech has been ripped to the ground

The flagpole of free speech has been ripped to the ground

LETTER | Why this Pakatan Harapan gov't game of making free speech suffocate and die under the supposed 'New Malaysia'?

Group plans to rally at Parliament if Putrajaya won't ban cheap liquor

Group plans to rally at Parliament if Putrajaya won't ban cheap liquor

The NGO is disappointed that the authorities are not taking urgent action to curb the social illness. 
Record non-stop live broadcast for Malaysia Day

Record non-stop live broadcast for Malaysia Day

The longest non-stop live national telecast in various languages that began at 7am will go on for 24 hours.
'Very difficult' for China's economy to grow 6pct or faster: Premier Li

'Very difficult' for China's economy to grow 6pct or faster: Premier Li

The world’s No 2 economy is facing 'certain downward pressure' due to slowing global growth

US 'locked and loaded' after attacks on Saudi Arabia: Trump

US 'locked and loaded' after attacks on Saudi Arabia: Trump

It believes it knows who was behind the attack on Saudi, with leaves world without spare oil capacity.

Teen inventor develops anti-abuse, anti-heat stroke devices

Teen inventor develops anti-abuse, anti-heat stroke devices

Ariff Amir Ali started on his brainchild after reading of unpleasant news of such cases.
Let's all stand up for the Malaysian Unity Season

Let's all stand up for the Malaysian Unity Season

MP SPEAKS | Let us all dedicate the 15 days from Aug 31 to Sept 16 every year to promote unity of our diverse races, languages, regions, cultures and civilisations.
PAS-Umno union dictates early transition of power

PAS-Umno union dictates early transition of power

COMMENT | Hollow union fuelled by sheer opportunism - but a coalition of kleptocrats and fundamentalists is not to be underestimated.

MCA veep defends Umno-PAS pact, fires shots at DAP

MCA veep defends Umno-PAS pact, fires shots at DAP

Senator Ti Lian Ker says DAP is well represented but underperforms, MCA has nothing to fear from the truth.

Australia concludes China was behind hack on Parliament, political parties

Australia concludes China was behind hack on Parliament, political parties

This was the attack done before the Australian general election in May, sources say.

Malaysia-O-Meter Quiz

Malaysia-O-Meter Quiz

The Malaysia-O-Meter quiz returns in conjunction with Malaysia Day with a new collection of questions, are you up to it?
'Very unhealthy' or 'unhealthy' API readings hitting huge swathes of M'sia

'Very unhealthy' or 'unhealthy' API readings hitting huge swathes of M'sia

Klang and Putrajaya as well as parts of Sarawak have air quality considered 'very unhealthy' today.

Umno-PAS union – Harapan spooks easily

Umno-PAS union – Harapan spooks easily

COMMENT | No one in the ruling coalition wants to go against a narrative based on race and religion.
Celebrating the coming together of a growing nation

Celebrating the coming together of a growing nation

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia Day is a significant bridge for East and West Malaysia and it has become more significant.

Yoursay: We can’t solve the haze problem by wearing blinkers

Yoursay: We can’t solve the haze problem by wearing blinkers

YOURSAY | 'The minute the rain clears the haze, everyone, including the ministers and the media, forgets the issue...'

We are all Malaysians

We are all Malaysians

COMMENT | Foreigners are completely in love with our country, so much so that they would do anything to stay. 

PM to look into RM450m direct nego claims and 8 news from yesterday

PM to look into RM450m direct nego claims and 8 news from yesterday

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