Archive - 20 September 2019

He says ultimately, the choice lies with the consumer.

 It is expected to be lower than the 2018 and 2019 budgets, he says.

LETTER | We are disappointed that seven states have expressed their objection to increasing the age of marriage.

UPDATED 9.36PM | Semambu assemblyperson estimates that 20 acres are on fire.

PM offers sarcastic response to suggestions that ECRL can be suspended since it was likely devised to bail out 1MDB. 

Only a small proportion of hot spots detected throughout Malaysia and Indonesia are located on its oil palm plantations, it says.

Dr M returns fire at his predecessor who complains about Khazanah's recent divestments. 

INTERVIEW | The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries says they should not be blamed for starting fires to clear land.

Employers can now assist employees in repayment of PTPTN loan.

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail allays public concern over such buyers under the MM2H programme.

The French govt’s palm oil biofuel ban not mainly targeted at palm oil but the use of diesel - Pannier-Runacher

The deputy education minister says affected schools will give students tasks via the Google Classroom application.

The previously-elusive red palm oil is elusive no more.

This includes those promoting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

It's better for Anwar to keep quiet on the matter to avoid all sorts of interpretation, says Mohd Amar.

But Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, Suboh Mohd Yassin and Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd did not turn up in court.

UPDATED 3.31PM | Most of ex-minister's RM1 million graft trial will take place between January and April next year. 

LETTER | It will cater to patients from the northern region.

COMMENT | Fighting graft remains an arduous task as corruption is deeply rooted within the public sector.

Prosecution needs more time to obtain several documents, court told.

Penang deputy CM urges IGP to clarify recent police shootings and loss of lives. 

The group also said it will continue to explore other investment opportunities in Indonesia.

Hassan Karim decries proposal to equip enforcement officers with body cameras.

NGO says Hong Kong security forces have engaged in 'disturbing pattern of reckless and unlawful tactics'.

The worldwide strike involves students demanding world leaders to stop an environmental catastrophe.

High court dismisses his bid to recuse judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali.

LETTER | 'The golden crop for Indonesia and Malaysia has now become the bane, and a tragedy for both nations.'

PKR president adds that regional ties with both superpowers should be maintained.

Former Penang state rep Muhammad Farid accuses minister of 'feeding the greed of the corporate sector'.

The move will allow India's Enforcement Directorate to confiscate all his assets and help probe agencies to extradite him.

‘We cannot accept it. We have our own ordinances and laws,’ says state deputy law minister.

'Be orderly', those taking part in the open dialogue between Carrie Lam and the public next week are told.

UPDATED 4.32PM | Town also hit by water supply disruption.

However, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Trumps wants a peaceful solution to the crisis.
 

This is for the companies that provide the authorities with information on corruption.

YOURSAY | 'Jailing Najib will also offend a particular group.'

Public advised to reduce physical activities outdoors and wear face masks if API exceeds 100.

It has met with MCMC and National Cyber Security Agency to identify the cause of the exposures.

COMMENT | It is alleged projects were discussed with China with the aim of covering up a huge financial hole in 1MDB.

COMMENT | A scroll through the credits for the film is sufficient to deter some Malaysians.

Welcoming the prime minister’s proposal, Abdul Hamid Bador hopes this can be realised as soon as possible.

He is now detained again, under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959, says his lawyer.

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