Archive - 8 October 2019

Dr Sahruddin, who is the Harapan by-election machinery director, says the coalition is capable of retaining Tg Piai.

Sabah AMK’s Razeef says the ‘social contract’ has been superseded by the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

There is increase in smoking cases, drug abuse and mental health problems among students - deputy minister.

The M'sian film will vie for honours in the best international feature film category.

'RTD branches themselves are not aware of the procedure, giving all sorts of excuses to drivers.'

BN needs to stand by its principle of fairness in maintaining race-based political cooperation - Vigneswaran.

The bill was tabled for the first reading in parliament yesterday.

Ex-Felda finance director testifies during second day of trial of former Felda chairperson Mohd Isa Samad.

'The elections would not be held until cabinet approval is received in reference to the time period and cost involved.'

The uproar also resulted in loss of sponsors in the world's second-largest economy and important NBA market.

The youth and sports minister says he has taken note of complaints over the hiring process involving Michelle Chai.

All mechanisms needed to provide discounts will be announced by the end of the year - Anthony Loke.

'How can any restoration of dignity for any race or nation be based on lies, fake news and hate speech?'

This follows a police report filed by the Perak DAP chief's senior private secretary last week.

Photo of Komathi with the mother and child went viral on social media, receiving compliments from many people.

Jagdeep Singh Deo says Penang is the state with the least amount of such housing.

COMMENT | "Our differences need not be a source of fear, but rather they can be opportunities for learning and discovery."

LETTER | To those born in this country, there is only one class of citizenship.

Carrie Lam warns that Hong Kong's economy is suffering badly due four months of often violent protests.

LETTER | 'So between us, whose face is worse? Your Majesty will have to first decide.'

Deputy minister Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis will raise the matter and other environment-related issues in Cambodia this week.

However, our government should tackle the problem on our own, says Hong Kong leader. 

The Perak DAP chairperson urges police to investigate former PM Najib Abdul Razak's Facebook page.

'The growth was achieved following the implementation of Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing.'

He vows to cooperate with MACC, which wants to compound RM25.7m in 1MDB-linked money from him.

They claim the state government is the first to stop building low-cost units.

The man is also lodging a report alleging he was assaulted by the council staff.

The government alleges that Marcos and his wife, Imelda, acquired expensive artworks, jewellery, properties and stakes in businesses, worth US20 billion.

UPDATED 8.50PM | "At this moment, there is no such requirement," says de facto law minister Liew Vui Keong.

He is believed to have asked his victims to massage him, before he later massaged them.

The new subsidy mechanism is slated to begin on Jan 1, 2020.

The prime minister says Malaysia is a country for all races, all of whom have rights.

The government should subsidise public transportation as 70 per cent of Malaysians use it.

Meanwhile, PM says Youth and Sports Minister’s ‘boycott’ call not cabinet’s view

Minister, however, reiterates his stand that everyone can gather in peace and entitled to their opinions.

LETTER | For the state government to use this steep increase for partial funding of development projects is truly insensitive.

Mahathir sees nothing wrong with his speech. He says in order to correct people, their mistakes must be pointed out.

The firm is supposed to develop and implement a system for the fuel subsidy scheme.

UPDATED 2.50PM | This following the #boycottmalaysia online call started by India’s netizens.

LETTER | What about the problems right here and now?

Aurora Mulia Sdn Bhd acquires a 70 percent stake in the company that publishes the paper.

UPDATED 9.44PM | Air your grievances to the VC instead of issuing press statements, minister tells Yap Wen Qing.

Additional allowances would help them to further their studies and undergo training to increase skills, says its head.

They question the necessity, selection process, suitability and remuneration of the new chief operating officer.

Is initial local selection, which focused on groceries and household essentials, was not as wide as those offered by rivals.

This move is in response to China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities.

UPDATED 12.25PM | PARLIAMENT | He says the shortfall is to be expected as it was reintroduced and adjustments are needed.

Bersatu can form a new gov't tomorrow with BN, PAS and friends from Sabah and Sarawak, he says.

We are grappling with financial burden and have to tackle security risks and social problems, says Muhyiddin.

He was rejected by Kota Belud voters and represents money politics, not politics of change, adds Mustafa Sakmud.

COMMENT | Something must be wrong if a section of Malays in Malaya feel they have no dignity left.

Trump said he would 'totally destroy and obliterate Turkey’s economy if it took action in Syria.

LETTER | 'If Mahathir is smart, he will step aside to become a true statesman.'

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

YOURSAY | 'Didn't you pick the MACC chief without consultation?'

She was upset by the video clip which showed  MPSJ employees trying to catch a stray dog in an inhumane way.

YOURSAY | 'The message is loud and clear: 'pendatang', know your place!'

The US authorities are probing Facebook for anti-competitive practices, exposing consumer data and pushing up advertising prices.

COMMENT | Expect a populist tax, the usual noises with trite not-entirely-true arguments about the previous government policies.

COMMENT | Some argue that that the government should not intervene in the decisions of individual companies.

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