Archive - 22 September 2019

Who am I, peacemaker or terrorist?

Who am I, peacemaker or terrorist?

ADUN SPEAKS | I will not allow all the deliberate hindrances to prevent me from discharging my duties.  

Nestlé to be first to introduce paper straws for packaged drinks

Nestlé to be first to introduce paper straws for packaged drinks

This is with the ultimate objective of eliminating over 200 million plastic straws a year.
Cuepacs hopes for one-month bonus in Budget 2020

Cuepacs hopes for one-month bonus in Budget 2020

President Azih Muda says civil servants are hoping for a special surprise on Oct 11.
Azmin: M'sia, S'pore to improve bilateral relations

Azmin: M'sia, S'pore to improve bilateral relations

'Confident that we can unlock Asean’s economic potential together,' says economic affairs minister.
Parties jostle for Tanjung Piai seat day after MP is laid to rest

Parties jostle for Tanjung Piai seat day after MP is laid to rest

MCA's Wee Jeck Seng says he is ready to give another shot but Umno is also lobbying for the seat.
All Kuala Lumpur schools to reopen Monday

All Kuala Lumpur schools to reopen Monday

FT Education Department says API at 5pm today shows readings of below 200.  
Student works four part-time jobs to support self and family

Student works four part-time jobs to support self and family

UM's Ong Ke Shing is a survey conductor, sports masseuse, bar waitress and fitness instructor.
Suspected robber using taser on victims arrested in Lunas

Suspected robber using taser on victims arrested in Lunas

The suspect, who tested positive for drugs, has a criminal record.

57 schools in Kuala Langat and Klang to remain closed tomorrow

57 schools in Kuala Langat and Klang to remain closed tomorrow

The closure involves 30 schools in Kuala Langat and 27 in Klang, affecting a total of 68,025 students.

DAP expands in K'tan, courts Malay and Thai communities

DAP expands in K'tan, courts Malay and Thai communities

The party has set up seven new branches within the parliamentary seat of Tumpat.  
Hong Kong police storm mall as protest turns violent

Hong Kong police storm mall as protest turns violent

Protesters call for a boycott of pro-Beijing businesses and hang a paper chain of those stores' receipts across the mall.

Year 2020 a significant year for Harapan gov't - Loke

Year 2020 a significant year for Harapan gov't - Loke

Minister says prominent international events such as Apec meeting and Visit Malaysia Year will be taking place.

Zuraida calls MP who wants to report her to disciplinary board 'irrelevant'

Zuraida calls MP who wants to report her to disciplinary board 'irrelevant'

On Anwar succeeding Dr M as prime minister, the PKR veep says this is up to Allah's will.
Utusan union appeals to PM for help

Utusan union appeals to PM for help

The union says salaries are still not being paid, while the severance payments in installments have stalled.

Five companies in Kedah issued with APs to import plastic waste - ministry

Five companies in Kedah issued with APs to import plastic waste - ministry

The importers received their letter of compliance from DOE.
Work hard to defend Tanjung Piai parliamentary seat - Loke

Work hard to defend Tanjung Piai parliamentary seat - Loke

Harapan must mobilise its election machinery for the polls, adds the DAP leader.
'PM-in-waiting' should be magnanimous, says Zuraida

'PM-in-waiting' should be magnanimous, says Zuraida

PKR vice-president is pressing Anwar Ibrahim for a 'reconciliation meeting' of factions within the party.

Disabled children not registered with Social Welfare Dept because parents embarrassed

Disabled children not registered with Social Welfare Dept because parents embarrassed

Ruziah Ghazali, a member of the National Council for the Disabled, says this denies the rights of the children to privileges.

Lawyer claims gunshot wounds inconsistent with shootout, demands explanation

Lawyer claims gunshot wounds inconsistent with shootout, demands explanation

P Uthayakumar says the burial certificates showed that all three were shot on the chest.
No more late birth registrations at state NRD offices

No more late birth registrations at state NRD offices

DNA info might be added to birth certs in the future to curb abuse.

T'ganu man accused of planning temple attack to be tried in KL

T'ganu man accused of planning temple attack to be tried in KL

Mahadi Mamat was arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Sri Mahamariamman Seafield temple.

MP wants Parliament to debate Khazanah's divestment drive

MP wants Parliament to debate Khazanah's divestment drive

"Has the cabinet run out of ideas and is now resorting to selling national assets?" asks Hassan Abdul Karim.

Sabah, Sarawak promised ‘heaven’ but given ‘hell’

Sabah, Sarawak promised ‘heaven’ but given ‘hell’

COMMENT | Reduced to 'begging', the cries of the people of the two states are growing louder and louder.
Watchdog demands response to damning video by father of deceased

Watchdog demands response to damning video by father of deceased

The father of a pair of siblings who were involved in a deadly shooting alleges that his son was assassinated.

Kg Baru redevelopment has landowners on tenterhooks

Kg Baru redevelopment has landowners on tenterhooks

COMMENT | Most of the residents are not too sure what's in store for them.
Gov't urged to review visa fees to boost tourism

Gov't urged to review visa fees to boost tourism

MP Lim Lip Eng cites Thailand which has waived its fee to attract tourists.

Help bear the costs of managing refugees, Muhyiddin urges developed nations

Help bear the costs of managing refugees, Muhyiddin urges developed nations

The minister explains that the country needs to give priority to many of its own people.
Smog worsens, API readings above 200 in Sri Aman and Johan Setia

Smog worsens, API readings above 200 in Sri Aman and Johan Setia

UPDATED | It's Sunday smoggy Sunday for most of Peninsular Malaysia. 

Iran says it will destroy any aggressor amid rising tension

Iran says it will destroy any aggressor amid rising tension

Tehran issues the warning as US sends more troops to bolster Saudi Arabia defence system.

DAP prepared to host anti-fake news conference, if opposition is keen - Kit Siang

DAP prepared to host anti-fake news conference, if opposition is keen - Kit Siang

The veteran politician issues the challenge to all parties, including Harapan, to take a united stand.
Yoursay: Those who rule should stop the division

Yoursay: Those who rule should stop the division

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir, the gov't's lack of action belies your words.’
Except in Sabah, OSA fears leave gap in RSPO’s transparency drive

Except in Sabah, OSA fears leave gap in RSPO’s transparency drive

The Home Ministry has yet to respond to RSPO’s attempts to seek clarity on a legal issue.
Daunting future facing the country

Daunting future facing the country

COMMENT | Educational standards are low and there is a need for radical reform to make it more relevant.

Bersatu MP laid to rest and 8 news from yesterday

Bersatu MP laid to rest and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.