Archive - 25 September 2019

In speech at Columbia, Mahathir cites free speech for anti-Semitic remarks

In speech at Columbia, Mahathir cites free speech for anti-Semitic remarks

An audience member confronts him about the utterances.

India's palm oil imports could hit record on rising demand, says analyst

India's palm oil imports could hit record on rising demand, says analyst

Higher imports may help support benchmark Malaysian palm oil prices that in July hit their lowest level in nearly four years.
Cultural activist says K'tan lifting Mak Yong ban good,  but ...

Cultural activist says K'tan lifting Mak Yong ban good, but ...

Pusaka founder Eddin Khoo says Mak Yong is far more than just an art form.

Ministry reconfirms measles Orang Asli deaths, denies forced birth control claims

Ministry reconfirms measles Orang Asli deaths, denies forced birth control claims

The findings of two committees it set up to probe the two incidents are announced today.

Entangled in 1MDB theft, Goldman Sachs wants to get Malaysians' their money back

Entangled in 1MDB theft, Goldman Sachs wants to get Malaysians' their money back

We’re looking to get the Malaysian people the money that they deserve, says its CEO John Waldron.

Police year-end goal to bring back Jho Low too late, says Shafee

Police year-end goal to bring back Jho Low too late, says Shafee

Authorities should bring in Jho Low as quickly as possible if they want to be fair to Najib, adds lawyer.

Harapan exploiting the system of old

Harapan exploiting the system of old

LETTER | The Umno-PAS alliance is only a threat due to the inability of Harapan to abandon old ways of thinking.

47 Malaysian students return from haze-hit Riau

47 Malaysian students return from haze-hit Riau

According to the schedule for evacuation, so far 113 students have been moved out of Riau.
Dozens of Hong Kong protesters appear in court on rioting charges

Dozens of Hong Kong protesters appear in court on rioting charges

Police clashed with protesters in the former British colony on July 28 as they defended the Hong Kong Liaison Office.
Bangladesh-M'sia meeting on labour recruitment MoU postponed

Bangladesh-M'sia meeting on labour recruitment MoU postponed

It was supposed to have discussed the lifting of Malaysia's moratorium on hiring Bangladeshis.

Kit Siang puts aside rocky history, to meet ex-CM on Sabah poverty

Kit Siang puts aside rocky history, to meet ex-CM on Sabah poverty

The DAP veteran says he’s prepared to go in principle after being invited by Mohd Harris Salleh.

Not everyone can fly to Putrajaya for late birth registration

Not everyone can fly to Putrajaya for late birth registration

ADUN SPEAKS | The Home Ministry's move to centralise late birth registrations can add to the problem of statelessness.

Why fight statelessness if we can sell ICs, DAP Youth quips

Why fight statelessness if we can sell ICs, DAP Youth quips

DAP Youth takes a jab at those who have accused the party of being behind the sale of MyKads to China nationals.
Abductors of Indonesian fishermen haven't contacted families - police

Abductors of Indonesian fishermen haven't contacted families - police

The three were reportedly abducted by a group of armed masked men in the waters off Tambisan.

Indonesia student protests against law changes enter third day

Indonesia student protests against law changes enter third day

They are protesting against proposed new laws including the banning of extramarital sex and insulting the president's honour.

Japan comedy duo apologises for saying Osaka 'needs bleach'

Japan comedy duo apologises for saying Osaka 'needs bleach'

Their management company says both women apologised for making 'inappropriate, hurtful remarks'.  
Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins alternative Nobel Prize

Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins alternative Nobel Prize

Thunberg, 16, denounced world leaders on Monday for failing to tackle climate change at the United Nations.
Jho Low buying influence and roaming freely, says IGP

Jho Low buying influence and roaming freely, says IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador adds negotiations are ongoing with an undisclosed country to bring him back.

'Collateral Damage' of Penang reclamation project - NGOs to reveal all

'Collateral Damage' of Penang reclamation project - NGOs to reveal all

On Nov 4, fisherfolks affected by mega-projects will hang their nets in a show of solidarity. 

Report: Khazanah pushing for MAB-AirAsia X merger

Report: Khazanah pushing for MAB-AirAsia X merger

UPDATE 5.55PM | However, Khazanah says the review of strategic options for MAB is ongoing.
Rawang shooting: Show evidence of wrongdoings or wait for inquest - IGP

Rawang shooting: Show evidence of wrongdoings or wait for inquest - IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador urges the public not to be influenced by rumours and advises them to refer to police.

Hackers threaten to bring down Sabah Water Dept website

Hackers threaten to bring down Sabah Water Dept website

This is unless SWD can improve its service and address regular water disruptions.

Suspect in Bayan Lepas shooting influenced by middle east clips, says IGP

Suspect in Bayan Lepas shooting influenced by middle east clips, says IGP

Abdul Hamid said police have identified those unscrupulous individuals and will haul them for investigations.
Rehda urges gov't to review charges, requirements to save cost

Rehda urges gov't to review charges, requirements to save cost

Housing developers have been experiencing a five to 10 percent increase in the cost of doing business, it says.
Mahathir, Dutch counterpart meet in New York

Mahathir, Dutch counterpart meet in New York

Azmin Ali says it was an engaging bilateral meeting between the two countries. 
Death toll mounts in Pakistan earthquake

Death toll mounts in Pakistan earthquake

At least 24 people were killed and 450 injured.

Don't ease up on haze battle just because air quality improves, says MMA president

Don't ease up on haze battle just because air quality improves, says MMA president

Medical experts clamour for better response, warn of long-term health hazards of haze situation.
No unlawful recycling plants in Sg Petani, protesters should check facts: MP

No unlawful recycling plants in Sg Petani, protesters should check facts: MP

Residents protested against pollution caused by imported plastic waste factories which were operating despite being sealed. 
Ex-CEO: Najib spoke on Jho Low's phone to doubtful 1MDB chair

Ex-CEO: Najib spoke on Jho Low's phone to doubtful 1MDB chair

UPDATED 3.47PM | NAJIB TRIAL | The PSI joint-venture would eventually see at least US$1.83b of 1MDB funds misappropriated.

RSPO investigating Genting subsidiary over plantation hotspots

RSPO investigating Genting subsidiary over plantation hotspots

UPDATED 5.18PM | Probe follows Greenpeace claim that Genting plantations burnt 8,100ha in 2015-2018.

Protect free speech, prevent UM4, 2014 incident repeat - Demokrat UM

Protect free speech, prevent UM4, 2014 incident repeat - Demokrat UM

Student group refers to previous incidents of disciplinary actions taken against students.

Massachusetts imposes four-month ban on vaping product sales as mystery illness spreads

Massachusetts imposes four-month ban on vaping product sales as mystery illness spreads

This mysterious lung disease, linked to vaping, has sickened at least 530 people in 38 states, federal health officials say.

Najib's yacht trip with a prince and the birth of PetroSaudi deal

Najib's yacht trip with a prince and the birth of PetroSaudi deal

NAJIB TRIAL | Najib met with Jho Low and two PetroSaudi executives during the trip, court hears. 

China has no intent to play 'Game of Thrones' but wants sovereignty respected

China has no intent to play 'Game of Thrones' but wants sovereignty respected

Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, says Beijing will not bow to threats.

PKR MP: Opposition leader should get more time to prepare budget debate

PKR MP: Opposition leader should get more time to prepare budget debate

In a healthy Parliamentary democracy, the opposition leader is an important figure, says Hassan Karim.

Shahrol: Measures taken to shield 'ultimate power' Najib from prosecution

Shahrol: Measures taken to shield 'ultimate power' Najib from prosecution

NAJIB TRIAL | The ex-1MDB CEO testifies that the measures were taken based on Jho Low's advice.

Is the rage of passion blinding you?

Is the rage of passion blinding you?

“The Environmentalist” debunks some common misconceptions.

The Indian children who need to take a train to get to water

The Indian children who need to take a train to get to water

'I don’t like to spend time bringing water, but I don’t have a choice. This is my daily routine.'

Prosecutor applies to transfer Azeez's RM144.6m graft trial to High Court

Prosecutor applies to transfer Azeez's RM144.6m graft trial to High Court

The trial of the Baling MP which is supposed to commence today at the Sessions Court has been postponed.

More than half a million North Koreans receiving food aid

More than half a million North Koreans receiving food aid

Aid organisations estimate 40 percent of North Koreans require food aid.

Teenage climate activist takes on Trump's Twitter taunt

Teenage climate activist takes on Trump's Twitter taunt

 A video of Thunberg glaring at Trump as he entered the UN in New York went viral on social media.
Trump's ‘transcript’ of Ukraine call unlikely to be verbatim

Trump's ‘transcript’ of Ukraine call unlikely to be verbatim

It is not likely to come from a recording, former White House and national security officials say.
Let's end the Rohingya crisis now, says Mahathir

Let's end the Rohingya crisis now, says Mahathir

The PM sounds the clarion call at the 'Rohingya Crisis - A Way Forward' event at the UN headquarters in New York.

Tunku's inclusive brand of Islam

Tunku's inclusive brand of Islam

COMMENT | Fanaticism has no place in Tunku’s model, which asserts that 'Islam stands for peace and goodwill'.  

Indonesia says 20 killed, scores hurt in fresh unrest in West Papua

Indonesia says 20 killed, scores hurt in fresh unrest in West Papua

In the latest violence, 16 civilians were killed and 65 hurt in the town of Wamena, where protesters had set buildings ablaze.
Suspected trafficker ferrying 8 Myanmars shot dead

Suspected trafficker ferrying 8 Myanmars shot dead

UPDATED 12.20PM | They were cramped into a car to be handed over to a middleperson in Puchong by the man who tried to ram into the police.
Police seek public help to track missing woman Moganambal

Police seek public help to track missing woman Moganambal

Track her down through your own men who were present during the shootout, pressure group Caged tells cops.

Yoursay: Student with four part-time jobs is why Harapan should focus on the poor

Yoursay: Student with four part-time jobs is why Harapan should focus on the poor

YOURSAY | ‘Students are poor because the parents are poor. Address the root cause.’
FT RTD to auction 100 impounded vehicles - list includes Mercedes and BMW

FT RTD to auction 100 impounded vehicles - list includes Mercedes and BMW

A total of RM1,053,250 was collected from the auction of impounded vehicles in the first series involving 101 vehicles.

Day 13: 1MDB subscribed additional US$1b notes from PetroSaudi - witness

Day 13: 1MDB subscribed additional US$1b notes from PetroSaudi - witness

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.
Mahathir arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Mahathir arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

The PM will kick off his working visit at a Rohingya crisis event at the UN headquarters in New York.

Change in wind direction brings respite from the haze

Change in wind direction brings respite from the haze

Only one station registers unhealthy numbers, 67 show moderate-quality air.

Yoursay: Is PAS telling DAP ‘don’t do as I do’?

Yoursay: Is PAS telling DAP ‘don’t do as I do’?

YOURSAY | ‘Non-Muslims never question what is being preached in mosques…’.
What can Utusan do for Harapan?

What can Utusan do for Harapan?

COMMENT | Perhaps Utusan should ask the DAP to bail them out since they say DAP is the power behind the throne.

House to launch Trump impeachment inquiry over Ukraine controversy

House to launch Trump impeachment inquiry over Ukraine controversy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says president’s actions appeared to have violated the US Constitution.

Police fire water cannon as Indonesians rally against new laws

Police fire water cannon as Indonesians rally against new laws

Tens of thousands of students gather against a new criminal code that penalises adultery and revised laws on corruption.

Capturing the secrets of the wildlife world

Capturing the secrets of the wildlife world

MALAYSIANSKINI | Sanjitpaal Singh spends half his life in our jungles just waiting for the split second when that perfect shot materialises.

The Hadi-Abang Jo meet: Much ado about nothing

The Hadi-Abang Jo meet: Much ado about nothing

COMMENT | Photos of the PAS leader and the chief minister hugging each other splashed all over Sarawak newspapers, set tongues wagging.

Mother eats uncooked rice for three days so daughter can eat bread

Mother eats uncooked rice for three days so daughter can eat bread

'After we settled all the bills, we have no more money,' says Aisha Othman.

Proton’s new look, and 9 news from yesterday

Proton’s new look, and 9 news from yesterday

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