Archive - 19 September 2019

Mukhriz urges paddy farmers to minimise burning activities

Mukhriz urges paddy farmers to minimise burning activities

This is to prevent the state’s Air Pollutant Index (API) readings from going up, says MB
Indonesia gets tough on firestarters, 230 arrested

Indonesia gets tough on firestarters, 230 arrested

They could be prosecuted under environmental protection law that mandates a maximum 10-year prison sentence.
Netanyahu's offer of unity government rebuffed by rival Gantz

Netanyahu's offer of unity government rebuffed by rival Gantz

Israel's prime minister move was an abrupt change of strategy for the right-wing leader.

Selangor MB offers sarcastic praise on Paya Jaras situation

Selangor MB offers sarcastic praise on Paya Jaras situation

State govt had offered assistance but people are playing politics on the issue, says Amirudin.

HR Ministry asks employers to consider flexi-hours, work from home

HR Ministry asks employers to consider flexi-hours, work from home

The ministry said the matter was raised at a Cabinet meeting yesterday, where it is the responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of workers.

Sime Darby welcomes gov't action against violators

Sime Darby welcomes gov't action against violators

 Company supports Dr M's suggestion that more legislation needed to curb open burning.
DAP rep challenges MCA president to lodge report on Najib

DAP rep challenges MCA president to lodge report on Najib

Wee chided for hiding details of the project approved in 2016 by then prime minister Najib Razak.
Budget 2020: Analysts call for more spending on welfare, wages

Budget 2020: Analysts call for more spending on welfare, wages

Economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram said he foresaw a global recession and stressed that an expansionary budget was necessary to weather the risks.

Residents living under canopies after homes demolished, PAS cries 'foul'

Residents living under canopies after homes demolished, PAS cries 'foul'

Sungai Buloh PAS leader says that even ducks would have been treated better.

Education Ministry: 2,646 schools closed tomorrow

Education Ministry: 2,646 schools closed tomorrow

This is in Sarawak, Selangor, Penang, KL and Putrajaya while schools in Negri and Perak are to reopen.
Shamsul Iskandar: Don't stir hornet's nest over transition issue

Shamsul Iskandar: Don't stir hornet's nest over transition issue

PKR veep slams those with disruptive agenda to drive wedge between Mahathir and Anwar.

Anti-haze efforts reach the sky

Anti-haze efforts reach the sky

PHOTO ESSAY | Cloud seeding is underway to combat the haze hovering over parts of Malaysia.

What is so special about fugitive Naik?

What is so special about fugitive Naik?

LETTER | The government still wants to bend over backwards to protect him.

Forum: Putrajaya should divest from GLCs, support local firms

Forum: Putrajaya should divest from GLCs, support local firms

This will create a more level playing field for local private companies and SMEs, say panellists.

To sir, with love - boy gifts his favourite toy to departing teacher

To sir, with love - boy gifts his favourite toy to departing teacher

A sweet and innocent gesture lights up social media.

Printing factory raided after alleged abuse of Bangladeshi workers exposed

Printing factory raided after alleged abuse of Bangladeshi workers exposed

Investigations are ongoing against Tiong Tat in Kapar for alleged offences under Employment Act 1955.

Putrajaya committed to strengthen bilateral ties with US, says Miti

Putrajaya committed to strengthen bilateral ties with US, says Miti

 Bilateral trade with the US grew by 1.2 percent in 2018 to RM155.76 billion.
Umno-PAS alliance: Challenges in the immediate term

Umno-PAS alliance: Challenges in the immediate term

LETTER | The tie-up is driven by shrewd calculation rather than camaraderie.

Witness: Rosmah found Jho Low to be very obliging

Witness: Rosmah found Jho Low to be very obliging

NAJIB TRIAL | Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin makes this conclusion based on a conversation he had with Rosmah. 

Nov 27 hearing for man sentenced to death over 'medical cannabis'

Nov 27 hearing for man sentenced to death over 'medical cannabis'

The man claims cannabis in his possession was used for medicinal purposes.

Man held at Miri airport over bomb remark

Man held at Miri airport over bomb remark

It happened when the man was checking in for a flight to Kuala Lumpur, police say.
Oct 24 for case management of IRB suit against Najib's son

Oct 24 for case management of IRB suit against Najib's son

The govt is seeking RM37.6 million in unpaid taxes from 2011 to 2017 from Mohd Nazifuddin.
Gov't to consider equipping enforcement officers with body cameras

Gov't to consider equipping enforcement officers with body cameras

The cameras will help authorities when investigating corruption and other abuses of power, says PM.

Not too late to derail ‘1MDB-bailout’ ECRL: Economist

Not too late to derail ‘1MDB-bailout’ ECRL: Economist

'The new gov't should not be complicit in covering up what the previous gov't was trying to do,' says Jomo Kwame Sundaram.

TNB shows interest in 'wholesale broadband' - Gobind

TNB shows interest in 'wholesale broadband' - Gobind

Minister says utility giants could play vital due to its extensive infrastructure.

Defence paints Najib’s ex-aide as sole owner of ‘fake’ IPIC subsidiary

Defence paints Najib’s ex-aide as sole owner of ‘fake’ IPIC subsidiary

NAJIB TRIAL | Witness Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin claims ignorance of the alleged ownership.

Gov't mulls transboundary haze law to punish M'sian firms

Gov't mulls transboundary haze law to punish M'sian firms

M'sia will also be speaking to Asean to come up with a mechanism to tackle the haze problem, says Yeo.

No new direct negotiation for RM450m project, says PM

No new direct negotiation for RM450m project, says PM

Mahathir reveals the project to build the building in K'tan was approved by the previous administration.

Mexico reopens investigation into suspected massacre of 43 students

Mexico reopens investigation into suspected massacre of 43 students

The authorities would investigate 'a long list of politicians that bear different degrees of responsibilities'.

Home Ministry lifts ban on Zaid Ibrahim's book

Home Ministry lifts ban on Zaid Ibrahim's book

UPDATED 1.40PM | 'The gov't must not ban books. Now I am encouraged to write again,' says former law minister.  

18-year-olds could get to vote before automatic registration implemented

18-year-olds could get to vote before automatic registration implemented

Bersih says allowing 18-year-olds to manually register would allow them to vote in any elections.  

Vietnam ranked in top countries for investment

Vietnam ranked in top countries for investment

It surpasses Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia in the ranking by US News and World Report.
Air quality in Kuching among the world's worst

Air quality in Kuching among the world's worst

This is according to the non-profit World Air Quality Index (Waqi).

Efforts to put out fire in Matang still ongoing

Efforts to put out fire in Matang still ongoing

Firefighting operations have been hampered by a lack of nearby water source.

Police say 2 men killed in Rawang were 08 triad members

Police say 2 men killed in Rawang were 08 triad members

The men had been involved in numerous robbery cases, according to the cops.

Pakistan denies use of its airspace by Indian PM Modi's plane

Pakistan denies use of its airspace by Indian PM Modi's plane

New Delhi's actions in Jammu and Kashmir lead to turning down request for Modi’s trip to Germany.

Ku Nan fears not receiving fair trial, files bid to recuse judge

Ku Nan fears not receiving fair trial, files bid to recuse judge

This comes after Justice Nazlan sentenced Tan Boon Eng, another accused in the same trial who pleaded guilty.
US Congress to advance 'Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy' bill

US Congress to advance 'Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy' bill

It will include the imposition of sanctions on those who undermine Hong Kong's autonomy.

Khazanah to sell entire stake in Indonesian toll highway

Khazanah to sell entire stake in Indonesian toll highway

Cikopo-Palimanan, one of the longest toll roads in Indonesia, is to be sold to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis

Trump sees many options short of war with Iran after attacks on Saudis

Trump says on Twitter that he had ordered the US Treasury to 'substantially increase sanctions' on Iran.
2019-09-19

2019-09-19

More than 2,400 schools closed today, tomorrow due to haze

More than 2,400 schools closed today, tomorrow due to haze

Some 1,732,842 students have so far been affected by these closures, Education Ministry announces.
MySalam – An exclusive healthcare policy of the gov't?

MySalam – An exclusive healthcare policy of the gov't?

LETTER | Shocking that a private insurance company is running the public healthcare programme for the B40.

Millions may risk jail as Indonesia to outlaw sex outside marriage

Millions may risk jail as Indonesia to outlaw sex outside marriage

The new criminal code is due to be adopted in the next week.                   
Syed Saddiq defends deputy over ‘Christianisation' claim

Syed Saddiq defends deputy over ‘Christianisation' claim

A top PAS leader has accused Steven Sim of pursuing a Christianisation agenda at a forum held in a church.
RCEP presents 'a danger to Malaysia' by way of possible lopsided deals

RCEP presents 'a danger to Malaysia' by way of possible lopsided deals

Consult the people before concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, coalition Bantah tells the gov't.

Day 10: Najib interacted with Jho Low even after learning he is a con man - Amhari

Day 10: Najib interacted with Jho Low even after learning he is a con man - Amhari

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.
Yoursay: Sell off MAS and save taxpayers money

Yoursay: Sell off MAS and save taxpayers money

YOURSAY | ‘No one selects to fly with an airline for sentimental values anymore.’
Hadi, Azmin, don’t bring your 'dirt' to Sarawak

Hadi, Azmin, don’t bring your 'dirt' to Sarawak

COMMENT | Hadi spews racial poison, while Azmin brings his gutter politics, dwelling on his sex video-related problem.

Yoursay: Muslims should reject Hadi's racism

Yoursay: Muslims should reject Hadi's racism

YOURSAY | 'Hadi, please don't use the word 'we'. Sarawak has no place for you or your kind.'

RSPO probing firms implicated in Indonesian forest fires

RSPO probing firms implicated in Indonesian forest fires

Sustainable palm oil group's CEO says it has contacted members to collect more information and verify fires.

Muhyiddin to meet Immigration, Registration Dept top officials

Muhyiddin to meet Immigration, Registration Dept top officials

Processes and SOPs of key Home Ministry agencies are to be tightened to prevent officers and staff from breaking rules.

As haze worsens, face masks selling like hot cakes

As haze worsens, face masks selling like hot cakes

Pharmacies report a high demand for the N95 mask, which has been recommended by the Health Ministry.

Police announce transfers of seven senior officers

Police announce transfers of seven senior officers

The changes will take effect from Oct 21, Bukit Aman announces.

Malaysia, China are collaborating on immigration breach

Malaysia, China are collaborating on immigration breach

China notes the offences committed by its citizens and is ready to offer assistance, says Immigration Dept DG.

Schools closed in several states, and 9 news from yesterday

Schools closed in several states, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Six peninsular hotspots not cause of haze, says minister

Six peninsular hotspots not cause of haze, says minister

Dr Xavier Jayakumar says hotspots in forest reserves in Johor, Pahang and T'ganu are under control.