Archive - 19 October 2019

Govt gets four offers to take over Plus, Halim Saad a bidder

Govt gets four offers to take over Plus, Halim Saad a bidder

Works Minister Baru Bian says the offers will be evaluated and presented to the cabinet for a decision.

We'll go to law if Petronas doesn't pay up - Abang Johari

We'll go to law if Petronas doesn't pay up - Abang Johari

He says the national oil company had been given until October to do so.

Genting looking to resell Jho Low's yacht for an extra US$74m

Genting looking to resell Jho Low's yacht for an extra US$74m

The superyacht was formerly known as the 'Equanimity' before Genting renamed it 'Tranquility'.

Saddiq fulfils 'late MP's wishes', announces RM4m for Tg Piai

Saddiq fulfils 'late MP's wishes', announces RM4m for Tg Piai

He says Dr Mohd Farid Mohd Rafik had requested that sports facilities in the constituency be upgraded.

'Racist' - Saddiq raps Hew for calling Malays radical for supporting Uyghurs

'Racist' - Saddiq raps Hew for calling Malays radical for supporting Uyghurs

This is over Hew's 'Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Win for Winism' comic book which is making headlines.

Bersatu Youth wants DAP to discipline pro-Hew grassroots

Bersatu Youth wants DAP to discipline pro-Hew grassroots

UPDATED 9.50PM | Ulya Aqamah wants action against members who attack ministers.

Comic book artist gives statement, two individuals to follow suit

Comic book artist gives statement, two individuals to follow suit

IGP says testimony of two others needed to determine nature of offence committed via alleged propaganda comic. 

No decision yet on release of Pota detainee with 9/11 link - Muhyiddin

No decision yet on release of Pota detainee with 9/11 link - Muhyiddin

Home minister says Prevention of Terrorism Board must first meet to discuss matter.

‘Circumstantial evidence’ of new gov’t plot, says PKR sec-gen

‘Circumstantial evidence’ of new gov’t plot, says PKR sec-gen

Saifuddin Nasution says PKR is on guard against elements from the 'old regime' who want to bring back 'old politics'.                   

Budget 2020 not sufficient to achieve SPV 2030

Budget 2020 not sufficient to achieve SPV 2030

LETTER | However, it can be considered as a solid starting point for policy-level reforms for the 12th Malaysia Plan.

Harapan expecting to field experienced candidate in Tg Piai by-election

Harapan expecting to field experienced candidate in Tg Piai by-election

 So far, young candidates have not come forward to express their interest in contesting, says Muhyiddin.

Tahfiz sexual abuse: Victim's mum entitled to pursue legal action, says Suhakam

Tahfiz sexual abuse: Victim's mum entitled to pursue legal action, says Suhakam

Suhakam commissioner Noor Aziah Mohd Awal urges AG to explain decision to drop charges against alleged perpetrator.

Flying Doctor service to be reintroduced in Sabah

Flying Doctor service to be reintroduced in Sabah

Many villagers in rural areas are still facing difficulties in seeking treatments at clinics or hospitals - Shafie Apdal.

Zuraida: PKR must probe claims of plot to thwart PM succession plan

Zuraida: PKR must probe claims of plot to thwart PM succession plan

Action must be taken if they are found to be true, says the vice-president.

M'sia will continue to engage Europe on palm oil issues - ministry

M'sia will continue to engage Europe on palm oil issues - ministry

'Despite our efforts, there are misunderstandings in Europe alleging M'sia is rapidly deforesting, destroying biodiversity - ministry sec-gen.'

Penang's first reclaimed waterfront expected to open in early 2021

Penang's first reclaimed waterfront expected to open in early 2021

CM: The waterfront is located on 53.05 hectares of the Gurney Drive foreshore reclamation project.

Number of flood victims in Perak increasing

Number of flood victims in Perak increasing

As of this afternoon, 278 victims from 81 families are being housed at 3 temporary relief centres in 3 Perak districts. 

Chile President Pinera declares emergency as capital rocked by riots

Chile President Pinera declares emergency as capital rocked by riots

Black-hooded protesters enraged by recent fare hikes on public transportation lit fires, looted shops and swung metal pipes.

TMJ: Universities no place to spread political ideologies

TMJ: Universities no place to spread political ideologies

Johor regent says this is because many irresponsible quarters are seeking to 'twist facts, create stories and turn falsehoods into truths'.

Monday's water supply disruption to affect 200,000 consumers in Penang

Monday's water supply disruption to affect 200,000 consumers in Penang

Supply disruption for 12 to 24 hours in southern areas of Penang island following an underground water pipe burst incident. 

Why we should support Education Ministry ending streaming in schools

Why we should support Education Ministry ending streaming in schools

LETTER | The end of this outdated and hierarchical policy has been a long time coming.

PM: Govt to set up agency to market rural entrepreneurs' products

PM: Govt to set up agency to market rural entrepreneurs' products

'The initiative will enable such products to capture local markets while penetrating global markets.'

'Rescue mission' part of 21-year effort towards Umno-PAS charter - Zahid

'Rescue mission' part of 21-year effort towards Umno-PAS charter - Zahid

Zahid says he first broached the subject of Umno-PAS cooperation during a speech in 1998 at Darul Syifa.

M’sian screening of DreamWorks' animated film 'Abominable' pulled

M’sian screening of DreamWorks' animated film 'Abominable' pulled

Studio refuses to cut a scene displaying a map of China with the controversial 'nine-dash line' in the South China Sea.

Gobind: All complaints about myFreeview digital TV resolved

Gobind: All complaints about myFreeview digital TV resolved

'The complaints included consumers not receiving decoders and those with unsatisfactory transmission of broadcasts.'

If UM truly values freedom of speech, retract police report against me - Yan Ke

If UM truly values freedom of speech, retract police report against me - Yan Ke

VC Abdul Rahim Hashim should stop hiding behind supporters and explain racial comments instead, says graduate.

Mat Hasan: UM student's solo protest a forgivable mistake

Mat Hasan: UM student's solo protest a forgivable mistake

'Everyone makes mistakes, we can forgive him if he apologises to UM’s chancellor and the administration.'

Blame uni’s lax security for data leak, says UM 'hacker'

Blame uni’s lax security for data leak, says UM 'hacker'

UPDATED 2.20PM | Social media user 'MrX' promises further leaks following yesterday's release of UM staff's personal data. 

After Dignity Congress brouhaha, UM vows greater care for future events

After Dignity Congress brouhaha, UM vows greater care for future events

It also denies withholding student activist Wong Yan Ke’s academic transcript after his on-stage protest.

Zahid stands by Hisham amid claims of sabotaging gov't

Zahid stands by Hisham amid claims of sabotaging gov't

Umno president dismisses claims about Sembrong MP's involvement in plot to form new gov't as mere allegations.  

HK leader backs police use of force as protesters plan 'illegal' march

HK leader backs police use of force as protesters plan 'illegal' march

More than 2,600 people have been arrested since the protests escalated in June.

On 13th anniversary of Altantuya's death, dad pleads for justice in court

On 13th anniversary of Altantuya's death, dad pleads for justice in court

UPDATED 12.40PM | Shaariibuu pens letter criticising M'sia for allegedly not following the law, in the wake of family's withdrawn appeal. 

Johnson defiant after British parliament votes to force Brexit delay

Johnson defiant after British parliament votes to force Brexit delay

UPDATED 10.35PM |  The vote means Johnson is obliged to write to the EU seeking a delay beyond Britain's scheduled departure date on Oct. 31.

Barca-Real Madrid 'Clasico' clash postponed amid Catalan crisis

Barca-Real Madrid 'Clasico' clash postponed amid Catalan crisis

Both football clubs agree to reschedule the Oct 26 La Liga game at the Camp Nou to Dec 18.

White House acknowledges strings attached in Trump withholding Ukraine aid

White House acknowledges strings attached in Trump withholding Ukraine aid

'I have news for everybody: Get over it. There is going to be political influence in foreign policy.'
Congo's Ebola outbreak still an emergency of international concern - WHO

Congo's Ebola outbreak still an emergency of international concern - WHO

A total of 3,228 Ebola cases reported in Congo, including 3,114 confirmed and 114 probable.

Mexico admits bungled arrest of 'El Chapo' son after mayhem

Mexico admits bungled arrest of 'El Chapo' son after mayhem

Cartel gunmen surrounded around 35 police and national guards and made them free Ovidio Guzman.

Boeing pilots' messages on 737 MAX safety raise new questions

Boeing pilots' messages on 737 MAX safety raise new questions

Series of internal messages from 2016 reveals Boeing senior pilot saying he may have unintentionally misled regulators. 

Huawei in early talks with US firms to license 5G platform - executive

Huawei in early talks with US firms to license 5G platform - executive

The China telecoms equipment giant was placed on a US blacklist over national security concerns in May.

What does it mean to be an Indian Malaysian?

What does it mean to be an Indian Malaysian?

Ongoing exhibition 'Banana Leaf' aims to probe Indian M'sian identity, along with ties to nationhood and community. 

Trump hopes US-China trade deal will be signed by Nov 16

Trump hopes US-China trade deal will be signed by Nov 16

The phase 1 deal was unveiled last week as a bid to end a trade war between Beijing and Washington.

June Leow - low-profile MP whose mantra is grassroots work

June Leow - low-profile MP whose mantra is grassroots work

INTERVIEW | The Hulu Selangor rep says she has her own way of getting things done.

Social networks withhold data on spread of Germany shooting video

Social networks withhold data on spread of Germany shooting video

This is despite pledging greater transparency following the killing of 51 people in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Three temporary flood evacuation centres opened in Perak

Three temporary flood evacuation centres opened in Perak

A total of 194 victims are placed in the three centres in Hilir Perak, Hulu Perak and Batang Padang districts.

Dr M advises youths to acquire knowledge on finance and business

Dr M advises youths to acquire knowledge on finance and business

PM: Such knowledge would prepare them to handle and manage businesses better.

Setting the stage for race-baiting in Malaysia

Setting the stage for race-baiting in Malaysia

COMMENT | Once you let the genie of hate speech and race-baiting out of the bottle, it is not possible to put it back in.

Soil erosion: Five more occupants evacuated from Kg Baru flats

Soil erosion: Five more occupants evacuated from Kg Baru flats

This brings the total number of people evacuated because of the incident to 67.

UM saga: Staff personal data, login IDs, passwords leaked online

UM saga: Staff personal data, login IDs, passwords leaked online

This comes hours after the university assured no data was affected when its e-pay link was hacked.

To extremists, all roads lead to DAP

To extremists, all roads lead to DAP

COMMENT | The sustained attacks against DAP is going to have repercussions on the future of Malaysia.

Orang Asli student bullied at top school, hospitalised

Orang Asli student bullied at top school, hospitalised

The 13-year-old boy is too traumatised to return to school, parents applied for a transfer out.

PKR warns of skulduggery to subvert reforms

PKR warns of skulduggery to subvert reforms

Its statement adds intrigue over an apparent plot to form a new government without DAP and Amanah.

Yoursay: Why isn’t there any discussion on VC’s speech?

Yoursay: Why isn’t there any discussion on VC’s speech?

YOURSAY | ‘Clearly, the VC is unsuited for his role as a leader of a ‘prestigious’ university...’
The 'Hisham move' and 10 things that happened yesterday

The 'Hisham move' and 10 things that happened yesterday

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