Archive - 27 September 2019

MIC asks DBKL not to approve running events, concerts in congested KL

MIC asks DBKL not to approve running events, concerts in congested KL

Putrajaya or Bukit Jalil would be more suitable says FT MIC chief.
RSPO ready to publish maps of oil palm plantations within days of approval

RSPO ready to publish maps of oil palm plantations within days of approval

CEO Darrel Webber says they will talk to gov't about possibility of early publication of the maps.

TNB plans smart meters all across Peninsular Malaysia by 2026

TNB plans smart meters all across Peninsular Malaysia by 2026

It aims to have 9.1 million smart meters installed by 2026. 

PM set to officiate Malay Dignity Congress next month

PM set to officiate Malay Dignity Congress next month

Organisers say he will be present not in his capacity as premier but as a Malay leader.

Indonesia president urges police restraint after student protesters' deaths

Indonesia president urges police restraint after student protesters' deaths

Two students are killed while taking part in protests that have spread to become the country’s biggest.

Customers data breach contained, says Malindo Air

Customers data breach contained, says Malindo Air

It says two former employees of its e-commerce services provider are responsible for the leak.

'HIP Mentor' initiative to be extended to more schools next year: Maszlee

'HIP Mentor' initiative to be extended to more schools next year: Maszlee

The programme to improve English among students has shown promise, says the education minister.

Life of a Felda settler’s son

Life of a Felda settler’s son

A brief story on Azmi Hud

'A tale of two taman' - the untold tale

'A tale of two taman' - the untold tale

LETTER | Drawing parallels between Taman Tugu and Taman Rimba Kiara cannot be any further from the truth.

RON97 price up 12 sen, no change for RON95 and diesel

RON97 price up 12 sen, no change for RON95 and diesel

The Finance Ministry released the prices for the week beginning Sept 28 to Oct 4.

RM10m defamtion suit - Apandi wants portions of Kit Siang's defence removed

RM10m defamtion suit - Apandi wants portions of Kit Siang's defence removed

The former AG is suing the DAP supremo for alleged defamation over a Malaysiakini article.

Puteri Umno leader denies endorsing violence in Bayan Lepas 'amok' case

Puteri Umno leader denies endorsing violence in Bayan Lepas 'amok' case

Nurul Amal says she was merely offering a prayer for the soul of the deceased.
I'm not an 'LGBT member' – Hadi on 'wedding gown' image

I'm not an 'LGBT member' – Hadi on 'wedding gown' image

PAS president says people know the satirical image of Umno and PAS' political marriage is not suitable.

IGP: If deceased a martyr, are my men infidels?

IGP: If deceased a martyr, are my men infidels?

Police chief criticises those making reckless statements about the shooting incident in Penang.

PBS rep defects to Warisan

PBS rep defects to Warisan

Labuk assemblyperson Abdul Rahman Kongkawang crosses divide to bolster Shafie's majority.
Rawang shooting: Make Uthaya special counsel, family tells AG

Rawang shooting: Make Uthaya special counsel, family tells AG

The family of the men shot dead by police say they are not confident of the inquest proposed by IGP.

Armed forces respects family's call for inquest into Maj Mohd Zahir's death

Armed forces respects family's call for inquest into Maj Mohd Zahir's death

Victim's family to request for an inquest similar to that conducted for deceased fireman Muhammad Adib.
Najib's son Nizar targeted in RM13.1m tax suit

Najib's son Nizar targeted in RM13.1m tax suit

The businessperson joins his father and two other siblings in the IRB legal dragnet.

Adib's parents: Our prayers for justice answered

Adib's parents: Our prayers for justice answered

His mother hopes to see the perpetrators who assaulted Adib to be charged in court.

Coroner: If cops had acted, there would be no fires nor firefighters

Coroner: If cops had acted, there would be no fires nor firefighters

Court finds police inaction contributed to firefighter Muhammad Adib's death.

Witness who rescued Adib from riot scene says vindicated by assault verdict

Witness who rescued Adib from riot scene says vindicated by assault verdict

Civil Defence Force trainee Narresh Rajandran said critics had accused him of being biased in his testimony before.
Court concludes Adib crushed between van's door and chassis as he was dragged out

Court concludes Adib crushed between van's door and chassis as he was dragged out

Fatal injuries sustained due to the impact of the door slamming against him repeatedly when kicked by his assailants.

Inquest ruling: What politicians are saying

Inquest ruling: What politicians are saying

Muhammad Adib's death has been heavily politicised, some to fan racial and religious tensions.

Palm oil remains the most popular choice for household and industrial applications

Palm oil remains the most popular choice for household and industrial applications

Palm oil makes a sensible choice for its unrivalled versatility and functionality.

Local-born boy obtains his citizenship - after 11 years

Local-born boy obtains his citizenship - after 11 years

After years of trudging through legal means and the NRD, Yu Sheng Meng breaks into a joyful smile.

Three years at the most - Mahathir says he will then bow out

Three years at the most - Mahathir says he will then bow out

The prime minister adds he needs to accomplish a few things during the three-year period.
Gender mainstreaming framework in the pipeline

Gender mainstreaming framework in the pipeline

DPM Wan Azizah says the plan will be recommended to all ministries and agencies.
Puteri Umno leader's take on shooting is 'irresponsible, damaging'

Puteri Umno leader's take on shooting is 'irresponsible, damaging'

UPDATED 3.14PM | Wanita DAP's Syerleena Abdul Rashid slams Nurul Amal for trying to incite racial tension out of the Bayan Lepas shooting.

Report: RM9,400 boost in income if economic barriers removed for women

Report: RM9,400 boost in income if economic barriers removed for women

That's how much each Malaysian will get, according to the World Bank study.
Police to check if riot control SOP followed during Seafield temple incident

Police to check if riot control SOP followed during Seafield temple incident

IGP Abdul Hamid Bador, however, says there is no need to change the current SOP.

Selangor to introduce income criterion for free water scheme

Selangor to introduce income criterion for free water scheme

Beginning March next year, only households earning below RM4,000 per month are eligible for the water scheme.

Japan promotes China as bigger threat than nuclear-armed N Korea

Japan promotes China as bigger threat than nuclear-armed N Korea

It is buying US-made stealth fighters and other advanced weapons to stay ahead of China's modernising military.
China onshore, M'sia bonds stay on FTSE Russell's watchlist

China onshore, M'sia bonds stay on FTSE Russell's watchlist

M'sia has six months to improve its liquidity to avoid eviction from the index.
Gov’t to continue selling Khazanah companies, except those giving good returns - Dr M

Gov’t to continue selling Khazanah companies, except those giving good returns - Dr M

The PM says business should be conducted by business people as the government is not good at it.

Hong Kong braces for weekend protests ahead of major Chinese anniversary

Hong Kong braces for weekend protests ahead of major Chinese anniversary

Thousands are expected to rally in the city centre on Saturday evening after authorities granted a permit for a gathering.
After coroner's damning verdict, Zaid wants gov't to probe police's inaction

After coroner's damning verdict, Zaid wants gov't to probe police's inaction

He says it is about time something tangible is done to introduce accountability in government.

The disabled community expecting good news in Budget 2020

The disabled community expecting good news in Budget 2020

LETTER | There is a good chance for the govt to announce a monthly allowance for all OKUs.

Court orders prosecution to name office bearer in 1MDB suit against Johor Bahru BN

Court orders prosecution to name office bearer in 1MDB suit against Johor Bahru BN

In a separate 1MDB suit against Pekan Umno, the prosecution was ordered to include Pekan MP Najib Abdul Razak.

500 days - and Harapan hasn’t done enough

500 days - and Harapan hasn’t done enough

COMMENT | Not much improvement as the grouses of the people are still the same.
S'pore welcomes M'sia's efforts on transboundary haze legislation

S'pore welcomes M'sia's efforts on transboundary haze legislation

Malaysia is preparing a cabinet paper on the need to create a Transboundary Pollution Act.

Three arrested over racist posts on Penang shooting, Umno leader probed

Three arrested over racist posts on Penang shooting, Umno leader probed

UPDATED 1.40PM | Two men were arrested in Kedah and another in Penang.

Mexico searches anew for students' remains on 5th anniversary of disappearance

Mexico searches anew for students' remains on 5th anniversary of disappearance

In a sign of continuing outrage over the case, thousands march in Mexico City in the fifth anniversary of the missing youths.

Dr Mahathir touts M'sia's business-friendly stance in New York

Dr Mahathir touts M'sia's business-friendly stance in New York

The prime minister says as a business-friendly country, Malaysia listens to the private sector to develop the economy.

Saudi Arabia opens to tourists with no abaya rule

Saudi Arabia opens to tourists with no abaya rule

Abayas will not be mandatory for women tourists but modest dress is, including at public beaches.
Hong Kong protesters trap leader for hours in stadium after 'open dialogue'

Hong Kong protesters trap leader for hours in stadium after 'open dialogue'

Activists blocked roads and stood their ground despite police warnings.
Johnson says tempers need to calm after Brexit furore

Johnson says tempers need to calm after Brexit furore

The British PM stresses that the boil of anger can only be lanced when Brexit is done.

White House ‘covered up’ Trump-Zelenskiy phone call, says whistleblower

White House ‘covered up’ Trump-Zelenskiy phone call, says whistleblower

White House officials moved records of the call to another electronic system.
Yoursay: Dr M loses shine in UN after Icerd, Rome Statute U-turn

Yoursay: Dr M loses shine in UN after Icerd, Rome Statute U-turn

YOURSAY | 'Charity starts at home, and where it matters, we have failed.'

Court: Adib's death due to criminal act by unidentified assailants

Court: Adib's death due to criminal act by unidentified assailants

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from the Coroner's Court in Shah Alam.

Yoursay: Racial politics can be purged, but there's no political will

Yoursay: Racial politics can be purged, but there's no political will

YOURSAY | Realpolitik, not idealism, rules in Malaysia.
Creating 'bankable' housebuyers overnight is perilous

Creating 'bankable' housebuyers overnight is perilous

COMMENT | If people can’t afford to buy a house now, how can you make it easier for them to buy one via new financing schemes?

Mahathir highlights Malaysia's conservation efforts

Mahathir highlights Malaysia's conservation efforts

We have also kept to our environmental promises, the PM says at a side event of the UN in New York.

A sorry tale of two Malaysias

A sorry tale of two Malaysias

COMMENT | Who stole from the rakyat? Malay leaders. Who mismanaged Tabung Haji and GLCs like Mara and Felda? Malays.

Elderly care law welcome, but address child abuse, parent abandonment

Elderly care law welcome, but address child abuse, parent abandonment

COMMENT | There are exceptional circumstances that need to be considered first in regard to the legislation.

Badul calls for inquest into son's death and 9 news from yesterday

Badul calls for inquest into son's death and 9 news from yesterday

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

Badul dissatisfied with armed forces board's decision on son's death

Badul dissatisfied with armed forces board's decision on son's death

He wants an inquest into the fatal incident which the board classified as a 'training accident'.