Archive - 21 September 2019

Tanjung Piai MP Mohd Farid laid to rest at Serkat, Pontian

Tanjung Piai MP Mohd Farid laid to rest at Serkat, Pontian

The deputy minister had passed away early this morning.

Ex-S'gor MB worried Khazanah not getting good deals in asset sales

Ex-S'gor MB worried Khazanah not getting good deals in asset sales

Potential buyers know the state-owned company is facing problems, he says.

A judicial opportunity missed

A judicial opportunity missed

LETTER | The Federal Court had appeared to be split 2:2 on the legal principles regarding Iban land customs.

Climate strike: Parents, children and students demand a better, haze-free future

Climate strike: Parents, children and students demand a better, haze-free future

The protest is in conjunction with the global climate strike inspired by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

Non-Muslim goods boycott could end up hurting Muslims, says Umno man

Non-Muslim goods boycott could end up hurting Muslims, says Umno man

There is no certain way for the public to determine the exact ownership of a company, he says.

'Lennon Walls' - HK cops fire tear gas to disperse protesters

'Lennon Walls' - HK cops fire tear gas to disperse protesters

Beijing supporters had earlier torn down some of the large mosaics of colourful Post-it notes calling for democracy.                   

Aide lodges police report over claim Penang CM ordered MyKad for foreigners

Aide lodges police report over claim Penang CM ordered MyKad for foreigners

He says the claim had been spread through the WhatsApp chat app since yesterday.  

'Sosma can be used against perpetrators selling fake MyKads'

'Sosma can be used against perpetrators selling fake MyKads'

IGP says such activities could affect the country's security.

King, PM offer condolences to Mohd Farid's family

King, PM offer condolences to Mohd Farid's family

The Tanjung Piai MP passed away at about 6am today.

Our API more accurate than third-party sites - DOE

Our API more accurate than third-party sites - DOE

It says the data provided by other portals may be inaccurate. 

CCTVs, body cams for cops good but recording is key - rights group

CCTVs, body cams for cops good but recording is key - rights group

Madpet says there have been cases in the past where the equipment did not record. 

Vietnam surpassing M'sia should be a wake-up call

Vietnam surpassing M'sia should be a wake-up call

MP SPEAKS | Our country too engrossed with racial and religious issues to be bothered about economic growth.

Farid, the reluctant politician who wanted to learn Chinese

Farid, the reluctant politician who wanted to learn Chinese

OBITUARY | We met for Mandarin lessons two days ago and he asked how to introduce himself, "I am the MP for Tanjung Piai".

Co-op movements can help tackle rising cost of living - Dr M

Co-op movements can help tackle rising cost of living - Dr M

He cites the Japanese model which offers a sustainable environment to the local communities.

Malaysia bans Jennifer Lopez movie 'Hustlers'

Malaysia bans Jennifer Lopez movie 'Hustlers'

The censorship board reportedly says there is so much obscene content in the film that there would be not much left of it after the necessary cuts were made. 

Amanah AGM cancelled due to technical issues, says Mujahid

Amanah AGM cancelled due to technical issues, says Mujahid

Instead, the veep adds that special meetings will be held for those with problems.
Backdrop of 'Kong: Skull Island' in Ninh Binh dismantled

Backdrop of 'Kong: Skull Island' in Ninh Binh dismantled

Unesco expressed concern that the fictional 'aboriginal village' on the set could distort the local area's natural heritage.

Gov't offers to buy Kg Baru land at RM850 psf

Gov't offers to buy Kg Baru land at RM850 psf

This is compensation to landowners and heirs in return for the redevelopment of the area.
MTIB to boost Bumiputera's participation in furniture industry

MTIB to boost Bumiputera's participation in furniture industry

The Timber Industry Board's new subsidiary would look for opportunities from GLCs and state governments, as well as abroad.

Special task force to investigate MyKad syndicate

Special task force to investigate MyKad syndicate

Members consist of the police and personnel from the NRD and Immigration Department.

51 pct of oil palm in M'sia MSPO-certified as of Aug 31

51 pct of oil palm in M'sia MSPO-certified as of Aug 31

The rate in Johor is the lowest, which Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok finds "unsatisfactory".

PM: Kg Baru redevelopment will be in best interests of Malays

PM: Kg Baru redevelopment will be in best interests of Malays

Dr Mahathir Mohamad dismisses as baseless allegations that such a move will drive aways its inhabitants
With schools shut, students and teachers can turn to education portal

With schools shut, students and teachers can turn to education portal

The Education Ministry has set up the portal for those affected by haze.
Umno-PAS pact can work, but new GE15 voters remain wild cards - analyst

Umno-PAS pact can work, but new GE15 voters remain wild cards - analyst

Political analyst Wong Chin Huat says it's wrong to dismiss the pact as irrational.
MACC lauds use of body cameras on enforcers

MACC lauds use of body cameras on enforcers

Its chief Latheefa Koya believes the issue of privacy or basic right does not arise.
Good news, bad news: Met Dept says haze to abate, but warns of flash floods, storms

Good news, bad news: Met Dept says haze to abate, but warns of flash floods, storms

UPDATED 4.38PM | This is in line with the transition phase as southwest monsoon is set to end next week.

What's our definition of 'terrorist ideologies'?

What's our definition of 'terrorist ideologies'?

ADUN SPEAKS | Our police must be able to differentiate terrorist organisation from freedom fighters.
Criminologist: Police have no general licence to kill

Criminologist: Police have no general licence to kill

The law allows the police to use lethal force only in very few circumstances, says Shamsher Thind Singh.

Sungai Petani residents protest against illegal recycling plant

Sungai Petani residents protest against illegal recycling plant

They claim the factories operate "day and night' despite being sealed, causing pollution and health problems.

PSM: Bukit Aman must take over Rawang shootout probe

PSM: Bukit Aman must take over Rawang shootout probe

Deputy chair S Arutchelvan welcomes inquest but says IGP must step in where Selangor police failed.
Don't talk about Harapan’s PM deal, explain PAS helping Umno - Hadi told

Don't talk about Harapan’s PM deal, explain PAS helping Umno - Hadi told

A PKR Youth leader takes a swipe at the Islamic party leader for his comments on the Harapan handover consensus.
Pro-Beijing groups tear down Hong Kong's protest walls, raising risk of clashes

Pro-Beijing groups tear down Hong Kong's protest walls, raising risk of clashes

The walls were bedecked with mosaics of colourful notes calling for democracy and denouncing Beijing.

A historic first? Israel's Arabs could lead parliamentary opposition

A historic first? Israel's Arabs could lead parliamentary opposition

That is if a national unity government emerges from Tuesday’s election.

Indonesia postpones vote on bill criminalising sex outside marriage

Indonesia postpones vote on bill criminalising sex outside marriage

President Joko Widodo said 14 articles of the new criminal code needed further review.                   
Lights on at Sabah village for first time on M’sia Day

Lights on at Sabah village for first time on M’sia Day

Villagers and volunteers of 'Light Up Borneo' harness the power of river currents to generate electricity.

US sending troops to bolster Saudi defences after attack

US sending troops to bolster Saudi defences after attack

Amidst escalating tension, Washington says its military restraint so far shows strength.
Trudeau pledges assault rifle ban amid blackface scandal

Trudeau pledges assault rifle ban amid blackface scandal

The Canadian PM tries to get his electoral campaign back on track.
Inspired by Greta Thunberg, worldwide protest demands climate action

Inspired by Greta Thunberg, worldwide protest demands climate action

‘The planet is getting hotter than my imaginary boyfriend,’ read a poster held by a teenager.
Rawang shootout - do you trust the PDRM in 'New Malaysia'?

Rawang shootout - do you trust the PDRM in 'New Malaysia'?

COMMENT | The duelling narratives for the incident is something Malaysians are used to.

Maritime agency chases away Vietnamese enforcement vessel

Maritime agency chases away Vietnamese enforcement vessel

The vessel attempted to prevent the agency from detaining a Vietnamese fishing boat.
Good Samaritan law to protect food bank donors, recipients

Good Samaritan law to protect food bank donors, recipients

Towards this end, a bill will be tabled in Parliament, according to DPM.
Sarawak sees increase in haze-related diseases

Sarawak sees increase in haze-related diseases

Public advised to take precautions to reduce effects of haze.
Deputy minister Farid Rafik passes away

Deputy minister Farid Rafik passes away

UPDATED 4.16PM | Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be attending the burial at Pontian, Johor.

Lowering floor price for foreign house buyers will send wrong signals, warns HBA

Lowering floor price for foreign house buyers will send wrong signals, warns HBA

Such a policy will incentivise developers to target foreigners instead of locals, says HBA.

Law minister explains why complaints against IGP excluded from IPCMC

Law minister explains why complaints against IGP excluded from IPCMC

He says under existing laws, complaints against the IGP would be handled by the chief secretary.                   

Yoursay: In defence of Yeo over calls for her resignation

Yoursay: In defence of Yeo over calls for her resignation

YOURSAY | ‘Haze is a decades-old problem which was never properly addressed by Indonesian and M’sian gov’ts.’
Outrage over police shooting and 10 things that happened yesterday

Outrage over police shooting and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Four detained for allegedly insulting royals out on bail

Four detained for allegedly insulting royals out on bail

The individuals are suspected of committing the offence on a social website.