Archive - 6 October 2019

Gov't urged to provide allocation in Budget 2020 to upgrade facilities for Orang Asli

Gov't urged to provide allocation in Budget 2020 to upgrade facilities for Orang Asli

Senator Isa Ab Hamid says the allocation could be used to upgrade roads, as well as water and electrical supply.

Perak PKR willing to accept Salleh - Farhash

Perak PKR willing to accept Salleh - Farhash

Farhash says, with his experience and leadership qualities,  the political leader could help strengthen PKR, especially in Sabah.

PM dismisses survey on Harapan popularity slump

PM dismisses survey on Harapan popularity slump

Mahathir says survey doesn't represent whole country.

PM says manifesto 60pct fulfilled, but never promised to abolish tolls

PM says manifesto 60pct fulfilled, but never promised to abolish tolls

However, abolishing tolls is the sixth promise in the Harapan manifesto.

Malaysia is for Malays? PM says he didn't hear that said at congress

Malaysia is for Malays? PM says he didn't hear that said at congress

Mahathir says he needs to check if Zainal Kling did make such remarks.

Malay Dignity Congress participants down with food poisoning

Malay Dignity Congress participants down with food poisoning

197 people are down with suspected food poisoning after consuming food provided by the organiser at the event.

A prime minister devoid of integrity

A prime minister devoid of integrity

COMMENT | If there is one thing a nation hopes to have in their prime minister, it is integrity.

What leaders are saying after Malay Dignity Congress

What leaders are saying after Malay Dignity Congress

UPDATE 6.20PM | Darell Leiking says 'social contract' changed after Malaysia was formed in 1963.

Latheefa tarnished MACC's image with her political remark - PKR veep

Latheefa tarnished MACC's image with her political remark - PKR veep

Chang Lih Kang reminds the MACC chief she is no longer a politician after quitting the party in June.
MEA rebuts Najib claims over SPV 2030 calculations

MEA rebuts Najib claims over SPV 2030 calculations

Azmin tweets, accusing Najib of trying to deflect attention from 1MDB trial.
Malay-only top posts among thorny demands at Malay congress

Malay-only top posts among thorny demands at Malay congress

Academics and politicians presented resolutions on five areas in culture, economy, education, religion and politics.

We just want to 'criticise' Malays, not other groups, says Dr M

We just want to 'criticise' Malays, not other groups, says Dr M

UPDATED 3.40PM | Congress is not racist as it’s not an attack on other races, insists PM.

Mahathir admits 'Malay elements' in Harapan not as strong as past BN gov't

Mahathir admits 'Malay elements' in Harapan not as strong as past BN gov't

Updated 3.20PM | 'Allowing the community to be split means it has to take into consideration of minority views.'

US envoy: Our firms growing in M'sia despite global economy concerns

US envoy: Our firms growing in M'sia despite global economy concerns

 Malaysia has also initiated discussions about inclusion in the US visa waiver problem, says Kamala Lakhdhir.

Focus to be on Budget 2020 as Dewan Rakyat convenes on Monday

Focus to be on Budget 2020 as Dewan Rakyat convenes on Monday

Bill to amend the mandatory death sentence and the Defence White Paper will also be tabled.
Sanglang rep showing positive signs in recovery battle

Sanglang rep showing positive signs in recovery battle

Perlis PAS commissioner Mohd Shukri collapsed after a suspected heart attack while delivering a speech last Sunday.

Zainal Kling kicks off Malay Dignity Congress with hardline speech

Zainal Kling kicks off Malay Dignity Congress with hardline speech

The academic speaks about Malays' special position, warns against attempts to challenge social contract.

Shocker! Harapan enters Tg Piai by-election with only 35pct popularity

Shocker! Harapan enters Tg Piai by-election with only 35pct popularity

This is the lowest popularity rate ever recorded since Harapan took over the government in May 2018.
Confirmed: DAP's Lau is new Niosh chair

Confirmed: DAP's Lau is new Niosh chair

UPDATE 4.45pm | The appointment was made by PM Mahathir, 

Malay congress to thwart Harapan’s succession plan

Malay congress to thwart Harapan’s succession plan

ADUN SPEAKS | It is meant to shore up political support for Dr M to continue as PM and not to give up power to Anwar.

Steps to increase public transport ridership

Steps to increase public transport ridership

LETTER | Long way to go before M'sia gets a reliable, accessible, affordable and efficient public transport system.

2019-10-06

2019-10-06

GSMA: M'sia should take gradual and cautious steps for 5G

GSMA: M'sia should take gradual and cautious steps for 5G

M'sia will be among the first in Asia to deploy 5G technology with the nationwide roll-out next month.

Caged calls on MPs to reject IPCMC Bill, asks Liew to redraft it

Caged calls on MPs to reject IPCMC Bill, asks Liew to redraft it

NGO says in its current form, the bill will create a 'toothless, limbless tiger'.

Judge shoots himself in court in Thailand

Judge shoots himself in court in Thailand

He pulls the trigger after acquitting five Muslim suspects charged with murder in the country's restive south.

Salleh: I applied to join PKR due to 'multi-racial, progressive' stance

Salleh: I applied to join PKR due to 'multi-racial, progressive' stance

He believes the party is best-suited to 'save the country from the catastrophe of extremism'.

Paediatrician: Children at much greater risk without vaccinations

Paediatrician: Children at much greater risk without vaccinations

He said the children would have 23 times increased risk of pertussis without vaccines.

Kit Siang: Table institutional reports as White Paper in parliament

Kit Siang: Table institutional reports as White Paper in parliament

He wants it referred to the Anwar-led reform caucus with a six-week deadline for recommendations for action.

Trump blasts Romney as impeachment battle heats up

Trump blasts Romney as impeachment battle heats up 

Enraged president calls Republican senator a 'fool' and 'pompous ass' after latter criticises his actions.

HK goes quiet as subway, shops close after night of violence

HK goes quiet as subway, shops close after night of violence

Protests had erupted on Friday hours after colonial-era emergency powers was invoked.

Harimau Malaya coach praises hat-trick hero Syafiq's performance

Harimau Malaya coach praises hat-trick hero Syafiq's performance

Malaysia defeated Sri Lanka 6-0 in a Tier 1 football international friendly on Saturday night. 

North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with US in Sweden

North Korea breaks off nuclear talks with US in Sweden

North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator cast the blame on what he portrayed as US inflexibility.

Yoursay: The ‘yes-men’ who were paid millions

Yoursay: The ‘yes-men’ who were paid millions

YOURSAY | ‘It’s time to wake up. Cash is king is a death trap.’
Dr M, party-hopping is not acceptable. Period!

Dr M, party-hopping is not acceptable. Period!

COMMENT | Political frogs have forced the downfall of the democratically-elected state governments.

Gov't launches 2030 prosperity policy and 7 news from yesterday

Gov't launches 2030 prosperity policy and 7 news from yesterday

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