Archive - 13 October 2019

PAS wants White Paper on LTTE tabled in Parliament

PAS wants White Paper on LTTE tabled in Parliament

Takiyuddin Hassan says police should be given the space to investigate the matter independently.
Gov't to decide on fuel subsidy mechanism for non-B40 group

Gov't to decide on fuel subsidy mechanism for non-B40 group

Saifuddin Nasution says the gov't still have three months to do what was necessary before the implementation next year.
Don't make baseless allegation on halal certification - Fuziah

Don't make baseless allegation on halal certification - Fuziah

Deputy minister says the allegation was serious and could undermine the reputation of Jakim.
Ex-inmates appreciate move to expand skills training in prisons

Ex-inmates appreciate move to expand skills training in prisons

One ex-inmate says the food and beverage training he received enabled him to secure employment as a cook.

MyPPP deregistration reversed but political drama continues

MyPPP deregistration reversed but political drama continues

Maglin Dennis D Cruz claims M Kayveas has no right to declare himself as president.
China-US trade war has not affected pacts with M'sia - Saifuddin

China-US trade war has not affected pacts with M'sia - Saifuddin

Minister says the country maintained a good relationship with both the economic heavyweights.
PM: No citizenship for foreigners just for buying RM600k property

PM: No citizenship for foreigners just for buying RM600k property

Dr M says decision to lower the threshold was meant to reduce supply overhang of condominiums and apartments.

Zuraida: Move to reduce minimum property price for foreigners not from my ministry

Zuraida: Move to reduce minimum property price for foreigners not from my ministry

The minister says she will engage the Finance Ministry on a review if the need arises.

PKR teams up with Penang to organise dialogue on Islam, Confucianism

PKR teams up with Penang to organise dialogue on Islam, Confucianism

'We want to start a narrative where people will understand and respect each other,' says Anwar Ibrahim.
LTTE arrests: Sosma is too harsh, says Anwar

LTTE arrests: Sosma is too harsh, says Anwar

PKR chief says the law needs to be amended, especially on the powers vested in the police.

Lower threshold for foreigners buying condos only for existing unsold units

Lower threshold for foreigners buying condos only for existing unsold units

The measure, announced in the 2020 Budget, does not cover new projects that are yet to be launched.

Home terrorists more dangerous than those who fought in Syria - police

Home terrorists more dangerous than those who fought in Syria - police

Ayob Khan says they chose to carry out their plans regionally after having failed to join the jihad in Syria.
Perception that Malay base in Penang is being eroded - Anwar on reclamation

Perception that Malay base in Penang is being eroded - Anwar on reclamation

PKR president denies inconsistency in views on the Penang South Reclamation project.

Orphanage, tahfiz schools in Hulu Langat reeling after harrowing flash flood

Orphanage, tahfiz schools in Hulu Langat reeling after harrowing flash flood

Residents say they are living in fear after 15 minutes of rain turned main road into a raging river.

Consider Industrial Appeal Court, not civil appeal to High Court

Consider Industrial Appeal Court, not civil appeal to High Court

COMMENT | In recent years, the Industrial Court has become comparable to a court of law of general jurisdictions.

Perak exco's alleged rape victim's safety a priority, says embassy

Perak exco's alleged rape victim's safety a priority, says embassy

'All necessary measures will be taken to assist the prosecution in the trial set for mention on Oct 22.'

Why we must defend the Pakatan Harapan government

Why we must defend the Pakatan Harapan government

COMMENT | The PAS-Umno alliance has no serious ideas or plans for the people, except to harp on extreme racial and religious anxieties.

Wan Azizah: Explosion probably caused by mixing helium with other gases

Wan Azizah: Explosion probably caused by mixing helium with other gases

The balloon explosion at the Education Ministry event in Putrajaya yesterday injured 16 people, including nine children.

Exploitation of indigenous arts a rampant problem, forum told

Exploitation of indigenous arts a rampant problem, forum told

"The entire way of how the Orang Asli live is now a commodity,"

Contraceptive culture is not a solution to women workforce

Contraceptive culture is not a solution to women workforce

LETTER | It is the focus on human development which would bring greater economic prosperity.

Why pick on UTAR and TAR UC?

Why pick on UTAR and TAR UC?

LETTER | Is the decision that political parties should not control educational institutions a political one?

Anwar: Factionalism not the reason why leaders absent from convention

Anwar: Factionalism not the reason why leaders absent from convention

MPs Nurul Izzah, Mansor Othman and assemblyperson Dr Afif Bahardin didn't attend Penang PKR convention today.

Dr M attends Langkawi district council meeting

Dr M attends Langkawi district council meeting

The PM, who is the Langkawi MP,  hands over an ambulance to the island’s Civil Defence Force.

Teacher, CEO among five nabbed in latest LTTE-linked operation

Teacher, CEO among five nabbed in latest LTTE-linked operation

UPDATED 3.20PM | Police: Those arrested were promoting LTTE and reviving the terrorist organisation’s ideology.

Kit Siang: DAP's struggle has never advocated use of violence

Kit Siang: DAP's struggle has never advocated use of violence

Veteran leader calls for end to Sosma after visiting family of detained Seremban Jaya rep P Gunasekaren.
Police will continue probe of LTTE, DAP or no DAP

Police will continue probe of LTTE, DAP or no DAP

UPDATED 1.57PM | This in response to Guan Eng's claim that police have given assurance of no further arrests of DAP leaders.

Two senior RTM officials remanded over missing Zakat Board funds

Two senior RTM officials remanded over missing Zakat Board funds

Latheefa Koya confirms that 11 individuals have been called in to testify on the matter.

'Lady Liberty' statue hoisted above Hong Kong to rally protests

'Lady Liberty' statue hoisted above Hong Kong to rally protests

The statue represents an injured woman protester believed by activists to have been shot in the eye by a police projectile.

The merits for extending maternity leave to 90 days

The merits for extending maternity leave to 90 days

LETTER | The mother needs time to bond and care for the newborn child, and recuperate from childbirth.

The Prophet's daughter

The Prophet's daughter

COMMENT | The Prophet challenged the norms of his time to protect his daughters. It is time we do the same for ours.

AirAsia bags region's top low-cost airline award again

AirAsia bags region's top low-cost airline award again

It was named Leading Low-Cost Airline at World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2019

Sosma arrests: DAP ministers complained but Dr M says to let police investigate

Sosma arrests: DAP ministers complained but Dr M says to let police investigate

'The Home Minister had no prior knowledge regarding the arrests of the DAP assemblypersons.'

Sabah DCM: Increased budget still not enough to bridge gap

Sabah DCM: Increased budget still not enough to bridge gap

She says the Finance Minister needs to address the return of 40pct of Sabah's revenue to the state.

Ten dead, 16 missing as powerful Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan

Ten dead, 16 missing as powerful Typhoon Hagibis hits Japan

UPDATED 12.40PM | Rivers flood their banks to submerge houses, typhoon expected to head out to sea this evening.

Petra Jaya MP: Young people fed up of BN and Harapan, need to rise

Petra Jaya MP: Young people fed up of BN and Harapan, need to rise

Former Works Minister says change is needed to overcome politics of race and religion.

Gov't providing free pneumococcal vaccination at 10pct of the cost

Gov't providing free pneumococcal vaccination at 10pct of the cost

ADUN SPEAKS | The repeated appeals for it to be included in NIP was rejected by the previous gov't as not cost-effective.

Warren campaign challenges Facebook ad policy with 'false' Zuckerberg ad

Warren campaign challenges Facebook ad policy with 'false' Zuckerberg ad

The ad contains the false claim that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg endorsed President Donald Trump’s re-election bid.

Turkish-led forces advance into Syrian border town

Turkish-led forces advance into Syrian border town

Turkey pursues four-day-old, cross-border offensive against a Syrian Kurdish militia despite outcry from US and EU.

Police: 40 M'sians held in Syria seeking to return home

Police: 40 M'sians held in Syria seeking to return home

'We obtained information that the camps in Syria are in a critical situation, especially due to food shortage.'

Petrol bombs thrown in HK metro, protesters defy face mask ban

Petrol bombs thrown in HK metro, protesters defy face mask ban

The Kowloon Tong metro station seriously damaged in the attack but no injuries reported.

Yoursay: A prudent and yet caring, inclusive budget

Yoursay: A prudent and yet caring, inclusive budget

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan shows we can be prudent while pursuing the B40’s wellbeing.’
More LTTE-linked arrests and 4 other news from yesterday

More LTTE-linked arrests and 4 other news from yesterday

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