Archive - 3 October 2019

IT assistant kills four in police HQ before being shot dead

IT assistant kills four in police HQ before being shot dead

Sources close to the police described the incident as criminal rather than an act of terror.

PM did not say GST will be implemented right away: Saifuddin Nasution

PM did not say GST will be implemented right away: Saifuddin Nasution

Dr M said the government would study the need to re-introduce GST if that was what the people wanted.
No official reaction from India over Dr M's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir

No official reaction from India over Dr M's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir

Foreign ministry monitoring campaign launched by netizens in India following Mahathir's comment on the issue.
TV3 apologises to Teo over Mandarin reply in Malay news programme

TV3 apologises to Teo over Mandarin reply in Malay news programme

She initially answered in Bahasa Malaysia but was told to repeat her answer in Mandarin for a different broadcast.

The people need a sweet treat after austerity's 'bitter pill'

The people need a sweet treat after austerity's 'bitter pill'

COMMENT | The rakyat is starting to feel the pinch and it's time to give them some relief.

Teen in Cradle CEO case was calm when giving statement

Teen in Cradle CEO case was calm when giving statement

He understood questions and read through statement, testifies investigating officer.
Umno postpones AGM to avoid Tg Piai polls clash

Umno postpones AGM to avoid Tg Piai polls clash

The new dates would allow Umno to prepare for the coming polls, says Zahid
Cambodian judge orders reinvestigation of spying case against reporters

Cambodian judge orders reinvestigation of spying case against reporters

The reporters were arrested for stories to RFA, a US-based non-profit broadcaster which receives funding from the US government.

Anwar guarantees Dr M will surrender power to him, date talks later

Anwar guarantees Dr M will surrender power to him, date talks later

PKR president is satisfied with Mahathir's repeated assurance to pass the baton to him.

Maxis, Huawei ink agreement for provisioning of 5G network in Malaysia

Maxis, Huawei ink agreement for provisioning of 5G network in Malaysia

Huawei will be supplying 4G/LTE and 5G radio equipment, solutions and services to Maxis.

Mavcom approves 31 air traffic rights applications for Q3 2019

Mavcom approves 31 air traffic rights applications for Q3 2019

The majority of the ATR applications were for routes to destinations in Asean countries and China.

Accept and respect the national anthem - Sarawak minister

Accept and respect the national anthem - Sarawak minister

PBK president Voon Lee Shan had called for the national anthem to replaced as it lack 'originality'.

'Not invited' Anwar trusts Dr M's message at congress will be for all M'sians

'Not invited' Anwar trusts Dr M's message at congress will be for all M'sians

The PKR president, however, cautions against using this event as a platform to stoke racial tension.

S'wak has right to impose SST on petroleum products - state asst minister

S'wak has right to impose SST on petroleum products - state asst minister

'The State Sales Tax Ordinance 1998 allows the state legislature constitutional authority to pass SST laws.'

Malaysian Bar urges 21 lawyers to surrender to cops

Malaysian Bar urges 21 lawyers to surrender to cops

They are now former lawyers since the disciplinary board had disbarred them, says president.

Hong Kong set to ban face masks in bid to curb violence - media

Hong Kong set to ban face masks in bid to curb violence - media

Protestors wear masks to remain anonymous and protect themselves against tear gas.

'Penang State Museum must explain why ex-staff removed during event'

'Penang State Museum must explain why ex-staff removed during event'

An activist lodges complaint against the museum's director for castigating the two women.

M’sian firm denies link to largest open burning in Indonesia

M’sian firm denies link to largest open burning in Indonesia

It claims since 2016, there is no new development or land clearing activities carried out.
Najib, Shafee's second bid to oust Sri Ram abuse of legal process: AGC

Najib, Shafee's second bid to oust Sri Ram abuse of legal process: AGC

The chambers want the Federal Court to rule on five questions of law.

Najib continues to zoom in on 'Nga Super Fans' page

Najib continues to zoom in on 'Nga Super Fans' page

Ex-PM notes there were eight admins for the page but it dropped to five after a police report was lodged.  

After court exposé, Rahman Dahlan says impossible to 'fix' PAC hearings

After court exposé, Rahman Dahlan says impossible to 'fix' PAC hearings

The ex-1MDB chief had told the High Court that Rahman had briefed him on how the PAC would question him.

M'sia must reach 8 pct GDP growth to achieve shared prosperity vision - MIER

M'sia must reach 8 pct GDP growth to achieve shared prosperity vision - MIER

The country must focus on key sectors and invest in structural changes to drive medium and long-term growth.

Khalid to discuss Kampung Baru land purchase offer with Dr M

Khalid to discuss Kampung Baru land purchase offer with Dr M

'Whether a better deal is offered, compared to the previous RM850 per square foot bid, depends on the discussion.'

Upsides to Syed Mokhtar buying into FGV

Upsides to Syed Mokhtar buying into FGV

LETTER | We need the decisive actions of a "white knight" to save and turnaround national assets.

Police yet to receive Adib’s inquest report - IGP

Police yet to receive Adib’s inquest report - IGP

'Once we receive it, we will go through it and then we will see what we can do,' says Abdul Hamid Bador.

Nothing wrong with Malay congress or Dr M's presence, says unity minister

Nothing wrong with Malay congress or Dr M's presence, says unity minister

Meanwhile, PAS' Tuan Ibrahim says stakeholders discussing the fate of their race is not racism.

Allow visas for foreign nuns to care for the aged, Home Ministry told

Allow visas for foreign nuns to care for the aged, Home Ministry told

Penang's Little Sisters of the Poor needs the services of the foreign nuns, who do voluntary work without pay. 

Johor expecting RM15m from Budget 2020 for causeway path

Johor expecting RM15m from Budget 2020 for causeway path

Exco member Solihan Badri says if it is approved, construction of the passage would start next year.  

I’ll keep Waytha for now, says PM after Adib inquest verdict

I’ll keep Waytha for now, says PM after Adib inquest verdict

Mahathir states this after previously saying he would decide the minister's fate after the coroner's ruling.  

Regulating the changing nature of workers-employers ties

Regulating the changing nature of workers-employers ties

ADUN SPEAKS | Improving the conditions of the workers should be relative to the production process.
Malaysia proposes RM86 million fine on Grab for abusive practices

Malaysia proposes RM86 million fine on Grab for abusive practices

UPDATED 3.54PM | This is for violating the country's competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on its drivers.

Guided by past defeats, Harapan to discuss Tg Piai election strategy tomorrow

Guided by past defeats, Harapan to discuss Tg Piai election strategy tomorrow

Harapan election committee chief Muhyiddin sees a need to explain recent issues and gov’t policies as they have been misunderstood.
Hong Kong protesters rampage as police call for curfew

Hong Kong protesters rampage as police call for curfew

Demonstraters vented their anger following the police shooting of a teenage protester on Tuesday.

Tanjung Piai - a slippery slope for Harapan

Tanjung Piai - a slippery slope for Harapan

LETTER | Is it doing exactly what BN was doing after only a year in power?

Umno supreme council member wants MCA to contest Tanjung Piai

Umno supreme council member wants MCA to contest Tanjung Piai

There are calls for Umno to contest the Malay-majority seat following the Umno-PAS alliance.

Twenty-one lawyers wanted for criminal breach of trust, cheating

Twenty-one lawyers wanted for criminal breach of trust, cheating

Police are also hunting down a total of 117 loan sharks and their accomplices.

Group to moot amendments to laws to better protect victims of modern slavery

Group to moot amendments to laws to better protect victims of modern slavery

The proposals are to accommodate modern forms of exploitation, including psychological coercion, deception, fraud and abuse of vulnerabilities.

Police report lodged against Najib for sharing 'fake' Nga posting

Police report lodged against Najib for sharing 'fake' Nga posting

Many deem the Facebook page to be insulting to Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

HK protesters go on rampage to denounce police shooting of student

HK protesters go on rampage to denounce police shooting of student

The student was shot at point-blank range as he fought with an officer with a metal pipe on Tuesday.

Difficult to set succession date if work half done – Dr M fuels burning speculation

Difficult to set succession date if work half done – Dr M fuels burning speculation

UPDATED 12.55PM | His remarks come amid raging speculation that the agreement to pass the baton to Anwar will not be honoured.

PM open to studying GST comeback 'if that's what people want'

PM open to studying GST comeback 'if that's what people want'

UPDATED 3.53PM | However, he says any study will only take place after the Budget 2020 presentation.

Troubles with Tesla's automated feature summon safety regulators

Troubles with Tesla's automated feature summon safety regulators

Several users have posted videos of Tesla vehicles that appear to have been in near accidents.

Court rejects Pekan Umno's bid to stay RM700k forfeiture suit

Court rejects Pekan Umno's bid to stay RM700k forfeiture suit

Judge rules there are no special circumstances that merit a stay.

Gov't needs to introduce Equitable Opportunity Act - UKM chairperson

Gov't needs to introduce Equitable Opportunity Act - UKM chairperson

Only those who need help would receive assistance regardless of race or ethnic group, says Abdul Wahid.

 

In Saudi Arabia, criticism of Crown Prince grows after attack

In Saudi Arabia, criticism of Crown Prince grows after attack

There is concern among the ruling Al Saud family about the crown prince’s ability to defend and lead the country.

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Insecure lower-level leaders cause of transition polemics - Bersatu Youth exco

Insecure lower-level leaders cause of transition polemics - Bersatu Youth exco

'There is no issue of distrust among Harapan top leaders regarding the transition that has been agreed.'

PM Johnson's final Brexit offer draws guarded welcome from EU

PM Johnson's final Brexit offer draws guarded welcome from EU

Johnson proposes an all-island regulatory zone to cover all goods for UK's Northern Ireland and EU's Ireland.

Greta Thunberg's UN speech fails to ‘excite’ Putin

Greta Thunberg's UN speech fails to ‘excite’ Putin

The 16-year-old Swede electrified the UN summit when she denounced world leaders for failing to tackle climate change.
Sanders cancels US presidential campaign events after heart scare

Sanders cancels US presidential campaign events after heart scare

The Democratic presidential candidate treated for a blocked artery after experiencing chest discomfort.

Putin jokes about hacking US presidential election in 2020

Putin jokes about hacking US presidential election in 2020

He backs Trump in the domestic political storm over the move to impeach the US president.
Investors keep their faith in Hong Kong markets despite protests

Investors keep their faith in Hong Kong markets despite protests

After a freeze during months of sometimes violent protests, Asia's top financial hub looks to be back in business.

Penang DTCAM denies involvement in organising concert

Penang DTCAM denies involvement in organising concert

The ministry's logos used in promotion and advertisements of the '2019 Fantastic Duo Concert'.

Privacy group says tech giants not delivering on political ads pledges

Privacy group says tech giants not delivering on political ads pledges

They have failed to provide adequate transparency for global users around political advertising on their services.
Reinstate Najib as BN chair, says Umno Youth exco member

Reinstate Najib as BN chair, says Umno Youth exco member

Shahrul: Najib doing good job in 'rebellion' against PH govt, Hishammuddin went 'on leave' after BN loss. 

Tanjung Piai by-election a historic opportunity for 18-year-olds

Tanjung Piai by-election a historic opportunity for 18-year-olds

Allowing those of this age to contest in the November by-election is seen as a turning point for nation's democratic system.

Report: UEC panel aims to submit recommendations by end October

Report: UEC panel aims to submit recommendations by end October

The panel wants more time to finalise its findings - task force chief Eddin Khoo.

Yoursay: In multireligious M’sia, ‘Buy Muslim First’ is a regressive step

Yoursay: In multireligious M’sia, ‘Buy Muslim First’ is a regressive step

YOURSAY | ‘Racialisation has gone completely out of control in our beloved country.’
Yoursay: Education Ministry should focus on education, not religion

Yoursay: Education Ministry should focus on education, not religion

YOURSAY | ‘What happened to Harapan’s vision of education for Malaysians?’
Consumers lost RM360m due to faulty products, poor services

Consumers lost RM360m due to faulty products, poor services

For the whole of 2018, 54,618 complaints were received by the National Consumer Complaints Centre.

Are Malaysians that saintly and pious?

Are Malaysians that saintly and pious?

COMMENT | We seem to be obsessed with religion.

Your birth certificate has too much power

Your birth certificate has too much power

COMMENT | In a nation that has been playing identity politics since Day 1, documents can be misused for a variety of purposes.

IGP’s straight talk to graduating cops, and 9 news from yesterday

IGP’s straight talk to graduating cops, and 9 news from yesterday

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

EC must explain why 18-year-olds can't vote in Tanjung Piai by-election - MCA Youth

EC must explain why 18-year-olds can't vote in Tanjung Piai by-election - MCA Youth

Amendments lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 was gazetted on Sept 10.