Archive - 23 October 2019

'The launch in IIUM today is the first student union since it was abolished for more than 40 years.'

The payments for finance-related tasks by the administrative assistants were halted without notice.

The siblings and three others were convicted of promoting terrorism by planning to test explosives in Selangor.

The shake-up comes two days after the sacking of the king’s royal consort.

The former DAP member says he takes full responsibility for any issues arising from the publication of the comic on the Belt and Road Initiative.

Police say 42 of the goats had been slaughtered and sold for a total of RM20,000 to RM30,000.

Police say the truck was thought to enter Britain from Ireland on Saturday and originally started its journey in Bulgaria.

Paramedics from UM Medical Centre confirmed the victim died on the scene - Fire and Rescue Dept.

LETTER | Heads must roll for not vetting that comic and advising the minister about the ramifications of his actions.

Denying the move is racially-motivated, Mohd Khairul says Budget 2020's RM127m allocation prompted him to take action.

LETTER | What is of more concern is 'chain remand'.

Indonesian investigators briefed victims’ families ahead of the release of a final report on Friday.

LETTER | The IRA amendments are more inclusive and friendlier.

Four public consultation sessions are to be held in major urban centres.

Even the foreword for the controversial book was written by a DAP leader, Najib points out.

'Results of various studies find that over 400,000 civil servants in M'sia face stress caused by various factors.'

UPDATED 6.50PM | It contains elements that promote support and sympathy for the communist struggle, says the ministry.

LETTER | He has got his 15 minutes of fame and those in power should know what to do next to prevent a recurrence.

The fifth edition of Selangor International Expo 2019 achieved a record high of RM 447.30 million over 4 days.

The previous administration's failure to comply with regulations caused many units to worsen and be abandoned - minister.

'On a monthly basis, the CPI remains unchanged at 121.8 from August 2019.'

The change is implemented after taking into account the boundaries of the Pontian and Johor Bahru district respectively, EC says.

NAJIB TRIAL | Shafee Abdullah claims this, saying the ex-PM didn't want to fall into the same trap that Anwar Ibrahim did.

The arrest follows a police report filed by DAP socialist youth chief Howard Lee in Jelapang last week.

The US Food and Drug Administration says it has discovered asbestos, a known carcinogen, in a bottle of Johnson’s Baby Powder.

He has served his sentence, and only if he commits an offence after his release, will the police take action, says the IGP.

We received information on corruption involving Judiciary Dept and this could be one of them - MACC deputy chief commissioner.

'Police will continue taking the author's statement, we have many questions for him to answer.'

Malaysia's first interactive light art exhibition is coming to you this November!

COMMENT | 'It is a crime unto itself when a perpetrator is let go because someone got the paperwork wrong.'

Steven Sim maintains the position that DAP isn't directly involved with Hew Kuan Yau's comic book.

Defence counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah wraps up the defence's submission at the end of prosecution's case.

INTERVIEW | Companies in Thailand have adapted fast to changes in its narcotics law allowing for the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

Liu said he was merely reminding the Prime Minister to stick to the Pakatan Harapan agenda.

Suaram and other human rights NGOs also call for the abolishment of Sosma.

COMMENT | 'Malaysia needs better policies and a clear formulation of how these will operate in a productive and fair manner.' 

B20 biodiesel is expected to boost the demand for palm oil by 500,000 tonnes per annum.

KINILENS | The Exchange 106, Malaysia's newest tallest building, opened its doors for a media preview today.

PARLIAMENT | The ministry had set up a special committee to regulate the use of vape and e-cigarette in June.

The artist of the comic entitled ‘Inisiatif Jalur dan Jalan Meraih Manfaat Bersama' have a statement last Friday.

COMMENT | Hew Kuan Yau may try to sell his comic as "good analysis", but it is bald-faced, blatant propaganda.

PARLIAMENT | Overall, there were a total of 356 reported suicide cases between 2014 and June this year.

During next S'gor assembly sitting, Mohd Shaid Rosli plans to stage symbolic protest against DAP's Ronnie Liu for criticising PM.

PAC chairperson Noraini Ahmad says the committee has accepted Khazanah's explanation on its investment losses.

However, he says the final decision has not been made.

UPDATED 2.35PM PARLIAMENT | Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is suspended from the sitting for accusing the speaker of being one-sided.

UPDATED 4.15PM | DAP's organising secretary Anthony Loke called Liu's statement an irresponsible act of sabotage.

The PM's statement on Kashmir has caused anger in India, with threats of a trade boycott.

LETTER | The commission must remain so that airline passengers retain their rights.

UPDATED 4.59PM | The PKR president says the final decision is determined by the elected ruling coalition.

He says there are no delays and the White Paper will be tabled in this Parliament sitting.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo retains former World Bank economist Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister and taps the leader of the opposition .

He is said to have made a controversial speech during the Malay Dignity Congress early this month.

The murder case had led to mass street protests in Hong Kong over a proposed extradition law.

Prosecutors in August filed criminal charges against 17 current and former directors at Goldman's units.

Syahredzan Johan urges all parties to work together against disinformation by promoting importance of fact-checking.

Minister Maszlee Malik also wants DAP to discipline errant members for not toeing the gov’t stance.

Padang Meha residents fear that weeks without water is retribution for RM3.3m award by Appeals Court.

COMMENT | The five social contract beyond the Federal Constitution must be maintained.

Human Resources Ministry also orders media company to settle all VSS compensations owed to 708 former staff members.

Heavy rains in Kulim, Kedah caused river to overflow and affect a number of villages, says Phee Boon Poh.

PARLIAMENT | An MP is asking the government if the Moneylenders Act 1951 will be amended to include a mandatory jail sentence.

Sources say that a final decision has not been made as China does not want to be seen as giving in to violence.

EU Council President Donald Tusk is recommending to EU states to accept UK's request for a delay.

Police says another suspect remains on the run.

The IGP says police still need to complete investigations and submit the investigation papers to the AG's office.

In at least four countries hit by violent protests, the main reason is economic.

LETTER | The benefits to the ecosystem far outweigh the proposal to develop rules and regulations.

LETTER | Thee former students ought to be given the opportunity to voice their grievances to their professors.

COMMENT | The comic is a good way to show good faith to China after all the badmouthing and xenophobic campaign propaganda.