Archive - 24 September 2019

MCA to discuss Tanjung Piai by-election on Thursday

MCA to discuss Tanjung Piai by-election on Thursday

MCA will be deciding whether to contest or make way for Umno.

Anwar urges lawmakers to bring up poverty in Budget 2020 debates

Anwar urges lawmakers to bring up poverty in Budget 2020 debates

The PKR president calls for a review of the national poverty rate and the poverty line.

DOE denies its API readings 'inaccurate'

DOE denies its API readings 'inaccurate'

The department says its measurements are made using methods based on international standards.

Putrajaya urged to address poverty in Sabah, Kelantan

Putrajaya urged to address poverty in Sabah, Kelantan

More than 31,000 and 19,000 people in Kelantan and Sabah, respectively, are considered to be hardcore poor.

SEC hands over RM7.5m dividend to Sabah gov't

SEC hands over RM7.5m dividend to Sabah gov't

Sabah Energy Corporation's profit increased to RM55.8 million last year from RM48.4 million in 2017.

Nuclear energy too slow, too expensive to save climate: report

Nuclear energy too slow, too expensive to save climate: report

The annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report says solar and wind power generators can compete efficiently against nuclear plants.

German prosecutors indict top Volkswagen bosses over emissions scandal

German prosecutors indict top Volkswagen bosses over emissions scandal

Court proceedings are also underway over the VW’s admission in 2015 that it rigged diesel emissions tests.

'This is earth not Mars': Blood red skies unsettle Indonesians

'This is earth not Mars': Blood red skies unsettle Indonesians

The current El Nino weather pattern exacerbates the annual dry season and helps create a haze across the region.

Ban drivers for fitting 'killer spikes' to their wheels

Ban drivers for fitting 'killer spikes' to their wheels

LETTER | They have the potential to cause deaths and serious injuries.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says police under extreme pressure

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says police under extreme pressure

Amnesty International calls on Hong Kong's government to investigate police use of force against demonstrators.

PSM says many unaware of bank's 'unfair' new charge for cash transactions

PSM says many unaware of bank's 'unfair' new charge for cash transactions

They should first slash their CEOs' salaries before burdening consumers, he says. 

Australia audits PayPal for money laundering, terror law compliance

Australia audits PayPal for money laundering, terror law compliance

PayPal's Australian unit reported itself to authorities after an internal review discovered issues on international fund transfers.

Jho Low orchestrated 1MDB operations on Najib's behalf - former CEO

Jho Low orchestrated 1MDB operations on Najib's behalf - former CEO

NAJIB TRIAL | Shahrol Azral says all major decisions on 1MDB were relayed to him as CEO through Jho Low.

Malaysia's 5G plan a potential boon for China's Huawei

Malaysia's 5G plan a potential boon for China's Huawei

Huawei already has preliminary 5G agreements with local companies like Celcom, Telekom Malaysia and Maxis.

A good start to 'Malaysia Bersih'?

A good start to 'Malaysia Bersih'?

LETTER | The government needs a clear rethink on what exactly is on their agenda.

Tanjung Piai: Amanah claims race, religion will be opposition's weapon of choice

Tanjung Piai: Amanah claims race, religion will be opposition's weapon of choice

Salahuddin Ayub expects national issues to dominate the campaign during the upcoming by-election.

UK Supreme Court rules PM Johnson's suspension of parliament was unlawful

UK Supreme Court rules PM Johnson's suspension of parliament was unlawful

It is a unanimous judgement of all 11 justices. 

Khaled Nordin: Halt the politicking, let loved ones grieve

Khaled Nordin: Halt the politicking, let loved ones grieve

He goes on to say that only the best candidate should be fielded for the coming Tanjung Piai polls.

'Looks bright' - minister forecasts influx of tourists as haze clears

'Looks bright' - minister forecasts influx of tourists as haze clears

As for China nationals cancelling their vacations, Mohammadin Ketapi claims it is just a small number.

After trouble with palace, TIA morphed into 1MDB

After trouble with palace, TIA morphed into 1MDB

NAJIB TRIAL | This after the TIA board resolved to suspend the company's RM5 billion bond issuance.

PSM: Kudos for willing to help struggling student, but find long-term solution

PSM: Kudos for willing to help struggling student, but find long-term solution

'Pakatan Harapan MPs should look into the structural issues and push for the necessary policy changes.'

Gov't still negotiating with China to resolve issues on pipeline projects

Gov't still negotiating with China to resolve issues on pipeline projects

Guan Eng says any outcome could not be disclosed now as the issues involved national sensitivity.

Why increase assessment rates when Penang financially sound, asks Gerakan

Why increase assessment rates when Penang financially sound, asks Gerakan

State party chairperson says Penang's current reserves stand at RM1.074 billion.

ECRL station in Nilai will boost economy of local population

ECRL station in Nilai will boost economy of local population

Careful planning must be initiated, including training skilled workers to support development of industries in Nilai - MPN president.

Guan Eng signals DAP not reclaiming Tanjung Piai from Bersatu

Guan Eng signals DAP not reclaiming Tanjung Piai from Bersatu

Party sec-gen says the parliamentary seat which fell vacant has 'nothing to do with DAP'.

GE14 saved Dr M from being charged under Anti-Fake News Act – Kit Siang

GE14 saved Dr M from being charged under Anti-Fake News Act – Kit Siang

Since the opposition sabotaged the repeal, he asks if Najib, BN and PAS leaders should be charged under the legislation.

Jewish group protests Dr M's talk in New York campus

Jewish group protests Dr M's talk in New York campus

Its president calls the PM 'anti-Semitic' and says he should not be allowed to speak at the university tomorrow.

DPMM hopes bumiputera entrepreneurs' development remains national agenda

DPMM hopes bumiputera entrepreneurs' development remains national agenda

We hope the allocation and aid in the previous budget wouldn't be reduced in Budget 2020 - DPMM president.

Video of elephant swimming in Kenyir Lake goes viral

Video of elephant swimming in Kenyir Lake goes viral

 The angler who posted the video says he has seen elephants swim in the lake before.

Jalil Rasheed appointed PNB CEO through proper procedure: Zeti

Jalil Rasheed appointed PNB CEO through proper procedure: Zeti

Dr M unaware of the appointment maybe because he does not want to preempt the official announcement, she says.

Please, nip discrimination in the bud!

Please, nip discrimination in the bud!

LETTER | We call upon the gov't use the employment laws to protect job seekers from being discriminated.
Johor, Kedah reapplying for forest management certification

Johor, Kedah reapplying for forest management certification

Both states were MTCS-certified but subsequently lost their certification due to failure to comply with requirements.

5G trials going nationwide from October: Gobind

5G trials going nationwide from October: Gobind

He says the ministry is also increasing the availability and access to digital infrastructure.

Proton 'frees the tiger' in new logo, wants to roar in global market

Proton 'frees the tiger' in new logo, wants to roar in global market

UPDATED 2.14PM | To be an international brand, the firm's chief designer says, the tiger must be let out of the cage.

Drama at exco's rape case – protest against Nga, lawyer claims maid 'political pawn'

Drama at exco's rape case – protest against Nga, lawyer claims maid 'political pawn'

UPDATED 5.55PM | Perak DAP adviser says protesters were inconsiderate to Paul Yong.

Thousands still live in tents in Palu after quake, tsunami

Thousands still live in tents in Palu after quake, tsunami

The disasters on Sept 28 last year killed more than 4,300 people and forced 170,000 residents to evacuate.

Haze emergency declared in Riau after API exceeds 500

Haze emergency declared in Riau after API exceeds 500

Nadma: The authorities will help evacuate 280 M'sian students in Pekanbaru and Jambi.   

Messi, Rapinoe win FIFA player of the year awards

Messi, Rapinoe win FIFA player of the year awards

Lionel named top player for a record sixth time ahead of Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Giving Tadmax RM3.5 billion power project is atrocious

Giving Tadmax RM3.5 billion power project is atrocious

QUESTION TIME | Why choose a relatively small property developer to become an independent power producer?

Kepong MP offers help to student doing four part-time jobs

Kepong MP offers help to student doing four part-time jobs

'I believe there are many other similar cases,' says Lim Lip Eng in calling upon Ong Ke Shing and others like her to come to his office.

Trump denies pressuring Ukraine to investigate election rival Biden

Trump denies pressuring Ukraine to investigate election rival Biden

US president wavers about releasing phone call transcript that some Democrats say is grounds for his impeachment.

Yoursay: Politicians complicit in the ECRL 'scam'?

Yoursay: Politicians complicit in the ECRL 'scam'?

YOURSAY | ‘The future generation will be paying for decades to service this project…’
Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks, may rotate as Israel PM

Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks, may rotate as Israel PM

Neither candidates obtained enough support from respective allies for a majority in the 120-member parliament.

Court ruling could throw Johnson's Brexit plan into more disarray

Court ruling could throw Johnson's Brexit plan into more disarray

A decision against him could lead to Parliament reconvening earlier, giving it extra time to thwart his Brexit-or-bust agenda.

MTUC calls for IGP, Suhakam to probe shooting of factory worker

MTUC calls for IGP, Suhakam to probe shooting of factory worker

It wants to know if the cops involved could have neutralised the victim as opposed to shooting him dead.

Can the PAS-Umno alliance win?

Can the PAS-Umno alliance win?

COMMENT | Looking at different electoral scenarios, the alliance poses a real threat to Harapan.
'You have stolen my dreams,' an angry Thunberg tells UN climate summit

'You have stolen my dreams,' an angry Thunberg tells UN climate summit

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg angrily denounces world leaders for failing to tackle climate change.

Mahathir will be in his element at UN General Assembly

Mahathir will be in his element at UN General Assembly

All eyes will be on the 94-year-old prime minister when he delivers Malaysia's statement on Friday.

It's mischievous to play on succession issue

It's mischievous to play on succession issue

ADUN SPEAKS | Kadir should accept that Mahathir will hand over power to Anwar within a reasonable timeframe.

Battle for Tanjung Piai – Identity politics and five other key factors

Battle for Tanjung Piai – Identity politics and five other key factors

Coastal developments that are affecting the farmers, fishermen and even ecotourism is one key area.

API improves but 20 stations still reporting 'unhealthy' readings

API improves but 20 stations still reporting 'unhealthy' readings

Aside from Johan Setia Klang, 19 stations along the West coast of peninsula have reported unhealthy readings.

Cabinet to discuss Kampung Baru land price offer

Cabinet to discuss Kampung Baru land price offer

This will be done at its meeting 'to find the best solution for everyone', says FT Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.

Day 12: Najib sought amendment to remove ambiguity on his role in 1MDB

Day 12: Najib sought amendment to remove ambiguity on his role in 1MDB

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

Yoursay: Will the majority always take what they want?

Yoursay: Will the majority always take what they want?

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M, mind your own backyard first before poking your nose in other countries.’
The what-ifs of suicides linger

The what-ifs of suicides linger

COMMENT | The triggers of suicide are hard to pin down.

Umno cries foul over Zahid, Hadi 'wedding pix' and 8 news from yesterday

Umno cries foul over Zahid, Hadi 'wedding pix' and 8 news from yesterday

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