Archive - 1 October 2019

UPDATED 6.40AM | They are protesting Foodpanda's new pay scheme, which some riders claim can halve their wage.

The plastics recycling industry currently contributes RM4.5 billion annually to Malaysia's economy.

A 2015 national health survey shows that 29.2 percent of Malaysians aged 16 and above suffer from mental health problems.

MACC says it obtained consent from the AG to charge the mother and son.

Rights groups and Singapore's opposition say the law may stifle free speech as election looms.

Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh also promised to strengthen the party in Johor.

Penang to consider a reduction in assessment rates for some properties

The former Bank Negara governor says the country has a robust system in place to deal with such shocks.

Streets of Hong Kong become a protest battlefield on China's National Day.

LETTER | Youngsters should be limited to electric motorcycles with a top speed of 70km/h.

The team comprising 26 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris had defeated professional teams from Europe and Latin America.

LETTER | It is experienced regarding the techno-political aspects of nuclear power.

The Islamic party's central leadership gives its president the green light to attend this Saturday's congress.

LETTER | A true leader is someone who earns respect through rightful actions.

The water from the wells will supply 2,300 students at the Universiti Malaysia Kelantan's Bachok campus.

LETTER | A lack of transparency paints the picture of an ineffective and inefficient administrative system.

LETTER | Let’s not get distracted by dangerous opportunists who refuse to look at the past.

UPDATED 11.55PM | The body of the pygmy elephant was discovered with more than 70 bullet wounds.

This is a departure from the stance of previous governments and some of the cabinet ministers.

'The GST was the system that kept the government afloat when crude oil price declined.'

Whereas, the Human Resources Ministry is also seeking a 'win-win' outcome.

Amanah chief says voters don't have the initiative to return home to cast their ballots for a by-election.

LETTER | Did the person who led the doa selamat request the Muslims present to join in?

Protesters vow to hijack an occasion Beijing sees as an opportunity to showcase China’s economic and military progress.

Another PKR MP tells Mahathir not to change his stance on the succession issue with each sunrise and sunset.

Umno sec-gen Annuar Musa believes the dates were chosen on purpose and in bad faith.

The school banner welcoming Nga was mostly in Chinese prompting Maszlee to comment.

The BN government attempted to implement it in 2015 but the effort was unsuccessful. 

News reports suggest the US President used additional diplomatic channels to go after his adversaries.

White House trade adviser dismisses reports that Trump administration is considering delisting Chinese companies from US stock exchanges.

EC chief stresses the decision to accept candidates remains with the Returning Officer on nomination day.

NAJIB TRIAL | He also reveals how meetings were held before and after PAC hearing, which was also attended by then PAC chief.

Ordinary Chinese were not permitted to attend the parade, which was limited to a carefully vetted crowd.

'During cabinet meetings, all decisions are made on a consensus basis, and not by the PM alone.'

Stop-work notices were issued in February and May this year, but the quarry is still in operation.

A Kadir Jasin says this when asked if his remark can be interpreted as Anwar Ibrahim being unsuitable for the post.

NAJIB TRIAL | Shahrol Azral says he initially earned a monthly salary of RM80k when he first joined 1MDB in 2009.

NAJIB TRIAL | He adds Hasan Arifin, who was PAC chief, also briefed him during the second PAC hearing.

DAP leader says heed the PKR founding member's call and settle the succession issue once and for all.

UPDATED 2.15PM | There will a 14-day campaign period with both polling and nomination days falling on Saturday. 

Tanjong Karang MP Noh Omar says he was disappointed with the reply at the last sitting 

Cops say organisers failed to give a 10-day notice on the event under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

Police say they fired tear gas after protesters refused to disperse and threw rocks, bottles and fireworks at officers.

Some of the spooked investors have instead turned to Hong Kong.

Protesters pledged to seize on the holiday to propel their calls for greater democracy onto the international stage.

Beginning today, a 45 percent penalty will be imposed on those who fail to file their taxes.

All 88 branch leaders in the division want their chief Jefridin Atan to battle the by-election, not the MCA.

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

YOURSAY | 'Until the housing developers accept their mistakes, it is not going to solve the problem.'

COMMENT | Careful consideration needed so that Khazanah can maximise prices by considering timing and be above board.

'If MCA and MIC agree, Umno shouldn't have any problem as what is important is a consensus decision.'

These products must be registered with the Drug Control Authority and can be used under the supervision of a health professional, it adds.

Lawyer Arun Kasi says the contractor is also challenging the legality of the AIAC director's appointment.

'We received complaints from Chinese business owners that their businesses dropped by 50pct.'

The task force's finding is intended to guide the gov't on its future policy with regard to UEC.

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