Archive - 29 September 2019

PKR endorses Bersatu candidate in Tanjung Piai by-election

PKR endorses Bersatu candidate in Tanjung Piai by-election

 Fahmi Fadzil says this was decided at the monthly PKR central leadership council meeting.  
Najib maintains Terengganu sultan was not angry at him

Najib maintains Terengganu sultan was not angry at him

Former premier claims media reports about his 1MDB graft trial were inaccurate or selective.
Water supply of 81pct account holders recovered, says Air S'gor

Water supply of 81pct account holders recovered, says Air S'gor

 This comes after the Semenyih River water treatment was shut down after a raw water odour pollution incident.
Cops to live in PPR units in move to curb crime in KL

Cops to live in PPR units in move to curb crime in KL

KL police chief says 38 residential units have been allocated for police personnel.

Food programme to address malnutrition among Orang Asli children

Food programme to address malnutrition among Orang Asli children

Deputy health minister says nutritional problems still exist in the society despite various programmes. 

Standard Chartered Marathon runners injured in hit-and-run incident

Standard Chartered Marathon runners injured in hit-and-run incident

The organiser says injured participants are receiving medical attention but does not disclose how many were hurt.
Dr M's stalwart warns of 1998 repeat, may campaign to block Anwar

Dr M's stalwart warns of 1998 repeat, may campaign to block Anwar

Khairuddin Abu Hassan claims the PKR president is unworthy to lead the country.

Improve tax base to strengthen fiscal position - experts

Improve tax base to strengthen fiscal position - experts

This is because SST is only predicted to collect RM22 billion this year, while GST managed to collect RM44 billion.
Sabah denies neglecting to improve economic status of native communities

Sabah denies neglecting to improve economic status of native communities

CM Shafie Apdal says the effort to eradicate poverty was also part of the main focus of the state gov't.  

Bullied student wins RM616k in suit against assailants, teachers and gov't

Bullied student wins RM616k in suit against assailants, teachers and gov't

High Court in Kuala Terengganu finds that the school was negligent in allowing the bullying to happen.
Nasi quinoa lemak is already stale, home buyers tell developers

Nasi quinoa lemak is already stale, home buyers tell developers

This after Rehda dismisses HBA's criticism that developers were building luxury properties locals do not need.                 
Children of a lesser God

Children of a lesser God

COMMENT | Global wave of Islamophobia has prompted marginalisation of Muslims.

PKR founder slams Harapan, questions if leaders can no longer stand up to Dr M

PKR founder slams Harapan, questions if leaders can no longer stand up to Dr M

Syed Husin Ali asks if Mahathir, who is 'skilled at twisting facts', will be allowed to continue to deceive the people.

MPOA proposes 3 budget wish list items to safeguard oil palm industry

MPOA proposes 3 budget wish list items to safeguard oil palm industry

It says the government should channel back the collection from the windfall tax into funds for the industry.
Jinjang South residents urge mayor to resolve long-standing housing issues

Jinjang South residents urge mayor to resolve long-standing housing issues

They have been living on TOL land for decades and given eviction notices to move out by Jan 31 this year.
Death toll in east Indonesia quake rises to 30

Death toll in east Indonesia quake rises to 30

Hundreds of thousands of people remain in evacuation shelters.

Woe to PSTI if they cheat students - Kula

Woe to PSTI if they cheat students - Kula

Minister says the allocation which was channeled to the agency under his ministry was adequate to date.
Don't let unprincipled politicians sabotage our chance to be world-class nation

Don't let unprincipled politicians sabotage our chance to be world-class nation


MP SPEAKS | Pakatan Harapan must do all it can to be a model political party.

Malaysia selected as Important Bird Area

Malaysia selected as Important Bird Area

Malaysia has over 795 bird species, of which nearly 60 per cent are in Pahang and Langkawi Island.

'Dr M to deliver final message at Malay Congress due to threats from hypocrites'

'Dr M to deliver final message at Malay Congress due to threats from hypocrites'

Bersatu leader Muhammad Faiz says bloodshed could happen due to the spread of slander and incitement on social media. 

Sunday morning shoppers stunned as New Zealand store plays pornography

Sunday morning shoppers stunned as New Zealand store plays pornography

A spokesman for sportswear retailer Asics says the screen above the store's entrance was hacked.

Hong Kong leader to leave town despite sending invites for National Day party

Hong Kong leader to leave town despite sending invites for National Day party

Lam was trapped in an indoor stadium by street protests for hours this week after an "open dialogue" with the people.

SK Bukit Lanjan rugby team carries the ball for Orang Asli

SK Bukit Lanjan rugby team carries the ball for Orang Asli

When the school introduced rugby to its Orang Asli students in 2015, none of them ever seen a rugby ball.

Rent arrears for DBKL flats now amounting to RM58m - FT minister

Rent arrears for DBKL flats now amounting to RM58m - FT minister

Khalid Abdul Samad says the arrears dated back to tens of years and the main excuse given was unemployment.
NRD lodges police report over '200,000 new citizenship' claims

NRD lodges police report over '200,000 new citizenship' claims

It chief Ruslin Jusoh wants an investigation as he says the article contains false information.
Ex-DAP Johor chief Ahmad Ton passes away

Ex-DAP Johor chief Ahmad Ton passes away

The party stalwart who joined the DAP in 1975 had fought in several general elections.
Wisma Putra: M’sia succeeded in promoting foreign policy agenda at UN

Wisma Putra: M’sia succeeded in promoting foreign policy agenda at UN

The Foreign Affairs Ministry lists the outcome of the PM’s and foreign minister’s working visit to New York.

Mugabe buried in home village, ending an era

Mugabe buried in home village, ending an era

Idolised by some and hated by others, the ex-Zimbabwe president was laid to rest without pomp and fanfare.

UEC task force to submit summary findings to Education Ministry tomorrow

UEC task force to submit summary findings to Education Ministry tomorrow

Its chairperson Eddin Khoo says the full report will be handed over soon after.
Make no mistake, it was ‘two years’

Make no mistake, it was ‘two years’

COMMENT | All of us heard it loud and clear before GE14.

Kg Baru 93-storey tower merely a proposal, says Khalid

Kg Baru 93-storey tower merely a proposal, says Khalid

UPDATED 2.29PM | The FT minister adds that if there's no demand, the tower won't be built.

Malay language needs to regain people's trust - Maszlee

Malay language needs to regain people's trust - Maszlee

The education minister urges all parties to play a role in elevating the language to international level.
MACC arrests former state customs director in crackdown

MACC arrests former state customs director in crackdown

Its chief Latheefa Koya says a substantial amount of monies was also seized.
Direct debt increased because Harapan gov't refuses 'off-balance sheet financing'

Direct debt increased because Harapan gov't refuses 'off-balance sheet financing'

The gov't's debt and liabilities have been reduced from 79.3 percent of the GDP in 2017 to 75.4 percent in 2018.

M'sia, Turkey, Pakistan to lead in explaining true picture of Islam

M'sia, Turkey, Pakistan to lead in explaining true picture of Islam

The joint effort is to dispel misconceptions about the religion, says Mahathir.

RTS decision deadline extended to Oct 31

RTS decision deadline extended to Oct 31


The Transport Ministry says the extension will not incur any additional cost.

Pelosi says public opinion shifting in support of impeachment inquiry

Pelosi says public opinion shifting in support of impeachment inquiry

The US House speaker believes the tide is changing in favour of pushing Trump from office.
Water supply to be restored in stages - Air Selangor

Water supply to be restored in stages - Air Selangor

UPDATED 4.50PM | Sg Semenyih treatment plant resumes operation following odour pollution of the water source.

The haze has gone, but the plight of Perak's Orang Asli hasn't

The haze has gone, but the plight of Perak's Orang Asli hasn't

LETTER | Unchecked logging activities still encroaching into their ancestral homeland.
Sabah recognises UEC for higher education, civil service entrance

Sabah recognises UEC for higher education, civil service entrance

However, Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal says the holders must also first meet several other stipulated criteria.
Nigerian authorities seek families of inmates from school after raid

Nigerian authorities seek families of inmates from school after raid

Some of the men and boys allegedly sexually abused in the purported Islamic school.
Ukraine must investigate Joe Biden's son, says ex-Ukrainian PM

Ukraine must investigate Joe Biden's son, says ex-Ukrainian PM

Mykola Azarov wants the probe to be carried to find out whether Hunter Biden had violated the country's laws.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon to halt protest

Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon to halt protest

More protests ahead as China National Day nears.

Yoursay: Obsession with race and religion will be our undoing

Yoursay: Obsession with race and religion will be our undoing

YOURSAY | ‘The strongest counter-weapon for Harapan is, of course, the economy.’
Pakatan Harapan, carpe diem!

Pakatan Harapan, carpe diem!

COMMENT | Tough as it may be due to the inherited liabilities and debts, but time is surely fast running out.

PM explains silence on Uyghurs and 6 news from yesterday

PM explains silence on Uyghurs and 6 news from yesterday

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