Archive - 17 September 2019

MA63: Anwar gives assurances to resolve issues when he becomes PM

MA63: Anwar gives assurances to resolve issues when he becomes PM

A special cabinet committee on MA63 is progressing well under Mahathir, and Anwar says he will ensure it is resolved "the best way possible".

MMEA foils attempt to smuggle RM70,000 worth of syabu

MMEA foils attempt to smuggle RM70,000 worth of syabu

The drugs believed to be for sale elsewhere, with M'sia used as a transit point - Mohd Rosli

115 schools in Selangor to close tomorrow

115 schools in Selangor to close tomorrow

The affected schools are in the Sepang, Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, Klang and Sabak Bernam districts.

I-Kad suspended temporarily due to technical issues

I-Kad suspended temporarily due to technical issues

Foreign workers are required to carry their passports for the time being - Immigration DG

No reports on haze-related illness - Selangor MB

No reports on haze-related illness - Selangor MB

'The state gov't has started taking precautionary measures to detect symptoms of disease in the community.'

Pahang gov't, Shell M'sia ink MoU on forest conservation

Pahang gov't, Shell M'sia ink MoU on forest conservation

MB: The nine-month study could have a positive impact on the state’s environmental situation.

Malaysia fast-tracks investments to win trade-war business

Malaysia fast-tracks investments to win trade-war business

More than US$500 million approved in new proposals this month, says deputy minister.

Indonesia raises minimum age for brides to end child marriage

Indonesia raises minimum age for brides to end child marriage

Indonesia is among world's 10 countries with highest number of child brides, says Girls Not Brides group.

Rantau returning officer obtains stay of Court of Appeal's decision

Rantau returning officer obtains stay of Court of Appeal's decision

Amino Ayub Suyub was sentenced to three months jail in Oct last year for contempt of court.

DAP MP: Don't allow Pandikar, Salleh to worm their way into Harapan

DAP MP: Don't allow Pandikar, Salleh to worm their way into Harapan

RSN Rayer says the duo owes an apology to all Malaysians.

Selangor Syariah Court registers 24,063 divorce cases in 2017 and 2018

Selangor Syariah Court registers 24,063 divorce cases in 2017 and 2018

State gov't intends to establish various programmes to restore the institution of the family, says MB.

Education has been our bone of contention for ages

Education has been our bone of contention for ages

LETTER | We simply don't trust the government and the politicians in charge.

Movida bombers' 25 years jail upheld by appellate court

Movida bombers' 25 years jail upheld by appellate court

A three-member bench unanimously rules that their appeals did not have merit.
Khazanah sells Prince Court Medical Centre for RM1.02b

Khazanah sells Prince Court Medical Centre for RM1.02b

Sale to Pantai Holdings comes just over a year after Khazanah acquired the hospital from Petronas.
RM78m allocated to rehabilitate 30 dilapidated schools in Sabah

RM78m allocated to rehabilitate 30 dilapidated schools in Sabah

Guan Eng hopes the funds could help school buildings that have been neglected for over 15 years.
Poignant speeches are sometimes meaningless

Poignant speeches are sometimes meaningless

LETTER | It is not farfetched to say that Harapan has reverted to the “old style” of governing Malaysia.

How 'Hutan Kita' can snowball into a mass movement to combat the haze

How 'Hutan Kita' can snowball into a mass movement to combat the haze

LETTER | We tend to forget about the importance of the preservation of our rainforests.

A political environment catering to one demographic only

A political environment catering to one demographic only

LETTER | They pose as sheep while they hunt the Malay vote like a wolf.

Hadi meets S'wak CM on unity and cooperation

Hadi meets S'wak CM on unity and cooperation

The two discuss efforts to strengthen cooperation between Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak.

12 private schools closed because of the haze

12 private schools closed because of the haze

The closure affects lessons for 7,432 students.

Abu Kassim: Political funding law to be tabled in Oct

Abu Kassim: Political funding law to be tabled in Oct

The GIACC director-general says the IPCMC bill may also be passed at the next parliament session.

Malaysia to benefit from oil price hike: Analysts

Malaysia to benefit from oil price hike: Analysts

The spike in oil prices comes in the aftermath of the attack on Saudi Arabia's petroleum facilities.

M’sia 2nd largest importer of shark fins in the world - report

M’sia 2nd largest importer of shark fins in the world - report

The amount of shark fins imported by M'sia has increased by almost 3,000 tonnes in just over a decade.
Bersih website under cyber attack

Bersih website under cyber attack

The last statement on Bersih's website prior to the attack is on Hong Kong.

Freedom of expression is a bedrock of the Indonesian political system

Freedom of expression is a bedrock of the Indonesian political system

However, when protests turn violent, the Indonesian gov't must take immediate action to restore public safety, law and order.

Bono, Rosmah floated as trustees for 1MDB predecessor's foundation

Bono, Rosmah floated as trustees for 1MDB predecessor's foundation

Other big names dropped for the TIA venture included the top guns of Exxon, Louis Vuitton and Walt Disney.

No report on FGV's Indonesian subsidiaries involvement in open burnng

No report on FGV's Indonesian subsidiaries involvement in open burnng

FGV runs oil palm plantations with Lembaga Tabung Haji in Kalimantan and Pontianak.

Businessperson accused of bribing Ku Nan pleads guilty, fined RM1.5m

Businessperson accused of bribing Ku Nan pleads guilty, fined RM1.5m

UPDATED 4.46PM | The Kuala Lumpur High Court is expected to deliver the sentence after 2.15pm.

Pandikar apologises to 'last samurai' Anwar, Salleh Keruak backs him as PM

Pandikar apologises to 'last samurai' Anwar, Salleh Keruak backs him as PM

The duo says there is nothing political about meeting the PKR supremo today. 

Indonesian environmentalists blast gov't for not being serious in putting out fires

Indonesian environmentalists blast gov't for not being serious in putting out fires

No action is taken against those responsible for the forest fires.

Dr M on Zakir Naik: We don't just throw problems out

Dr M on Zakir Naik: We don't just throw problems out

He also agrees there is a political cost in taking action against Indian-born preacher.

Anwar to Zuraida: Attend regular PKR meetings, coffee and tea served

Anwar to Zuraida: Attend regular PKR meetings, coffee and tea served

PKR president responds to statement that a special meeting is necessary for feuding party factions to reconcile. 

Court allows Rosmah's bid to appoint an expert to inspect seized jewellery

Court allows Rosmah's bid to appoint an expert to inspect seized jewellery

UPDATED 2.28PM | This concerns jewellery claimed from Rosmah by a Lebanese jeweller, which is now in Bank Negara's custody.

Hadi's hate speech not welcomed in S'wak, says DAP's Bidayuh leader

Hadi's hate speech not welcomed in S'wak, says DAP's Bidayuh leader

Brolin Nicholsion describes the PAS president as an 'opportunist'.

Lip Eng files report against Ismail Sabri over DAP, halal cert remarks

Lip Eng files report against Ismail Sabri over DAP, halal cert remarks

Malaysiakini fact-checks Umno veep's speech, finds he said others are taking halal matters away from Muslims.
Najib's stepson Riza makes an appearance at 1MDB trial

Najib's stepson Riza makes an appearance at 1MDB trial

NAJIB TRIAL | Riza Aziz is a major character in the 1MDB story, according to DOJ documents.
M'sia to repel terrorist fighters by boosting border security

M'sia to repel terrorist fighters by boosting border security

Muhyiddin Yassin tells US audience that new M'sian immigration system will feature mechanisms to prevent foreign terrorists' entry. 

Thai 'Tiger Temple' blames gov't for deaths of rescued tigers

Thai 'Tiger Temple' blames gov't for deaths of rescued tigers

It denies official accounts that the big cats died from inbreeding and disease.
Public dialogue aimed at easing HK tensions to begin next week

Public dialogue aimed at easing HK tensions to begin next week

Carrie Lam to engage directly with her governing team, members of public can sign up to attend.

2019-09-17

2019-09-17

RM1 lawsuit against Indonesia for the annual haze

RM1 lawsuit against Indonesia for the annual haze

COMMENT | Fires in Indonesia are causing the haze, yet the Indonesian Government is refusing to take moral and legal responsibility for it.

Dr M not against foreign ownership of beleaguered MAS

Dr M not against foreign ownership of beleaguered MAS

PM says the government would consider a similar deal as the Proton-Geely partnership.

Now, third proof of evil in the Umno-PAS cooperation charter

Now, third proof of evil in the Umno-PAS cooperation charter

MP SPEAKS | It is clear now that the Umno-PAS tie-up is to push up more fake news and hate speech in our country.

South Indian leaders oppose the 'imposition' of Hindi language

South Indian leaders oppose the 'imposition' of Hindi language

Backlash comes after India's home minister speaks about having one language that becomes India's identity internationally.

Stand up to Beijing, HK singer tells US lawmakers,companies

Stand up to Beijing, HK singer tells US lawmakers,companies

Ho calls on businesses who invest in China and Hong Kong to support human rights and democracy.
PM: Khazanah strayed from core businesses, needs to be reined in

PM: Khazanah strayed from core businesses, needs to be reined in

Mahathir says the government-linked company has now 'invested in too many things'.

UK Supreme Court hears cases that parliament suspension was illegal

UK Supreme Court hears cases that parliament suspension was illegal

In a damning judgment, Scotland’s highest court ruled last Wednesday that the suspension was unlawful.                   
Trump says he does not want war after attack on Saudi oil facilities

Trump says he does not want war after attack on Saudi oil facilities

The attacks sent oil prices soaring and raised fears of a new Middle East conflict.
New government, but same old police force

New government, but same old police force

ADUN SPEAKS | The Batu Arang shootings to death of three men are not the first - and certainly not going to be the last.

Yoursay: Zuraida, single religion townships don’t promote universal values

Yoursay: Zuraida, single religion townships don’t promote universal values

YOURSAY | ‘The new government was supposed to make things better. Not worse.’
Haze: Hazardous API in S'wak, over 600 schools nationwide closed

Haze: Hazardous API in S'wak, over 600 schools nationwide closed

UPDATED 11.21PM | Schools in Sarawak, Selangor, Port Dickson and Putrajaya are closed due to worsening air quality.

Yoursay: Why should gov’t help rich developers instead of rakyat?

Yoursay: Why should gov’t help rich developers instead of rakyat?

YOURSAY | ‘Are Zuraida and her ministry pro-rakyat or pro-developers?’
Sarawak will always be in Malaysia - Abang Johari

Sarawak will always be in Malaysia - Abang Johari

Problems that may arise will be resolved in the family spirit, adds the state chief minister.

Day 8: TIA take over by gov't and 1MDB as new name: 'Shahrol's suggestion'

Day 8: TIA take over by gov't and 1MDB as new name: 'Shahrol's suggestion'

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

Divisive politics in KL, religious harmony in Kuching

Divisive politics in KL, religious harmony in Kuching

COMMENT | A close look at the differences between the Umno-PAS unity charter and the Inter-Faith Harmony Walk in Kuching.

Third Malaysian car is yet another farce

Third Malaysian car is yet another farce

 A QUESTION OF BUSINESS |  Just like all the other Malaysian cars, we Malaysians will be funding the Third Malaysian car.

Mahathir makes unity call and 8 news from yesterday

Mahathir makes unity call and 8 news from yesterday

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