Archive - 27 October 2019

Shooting at packed Texas college party leaves at least 2 dead

Shooting at packed Texas college party leaves at least 2 dead

Cops went to a hangar-like facility called The Party Venue to deal with parking violations where the shooting occured.
Felda abuse: Kadir wants Putrajaya to zero in on Indonesian tycoon

Felda abuse: Kadir wants Putrajaya to zero in on Indonesian tycoon

In efforts to recover Felda's funds, Sondakh's assets and interest in Malaysia must be considered, says veteran newsman.
Trump says Islamic State leader Baghdadi dead in US forces raid

Trump says Islamic State leader Baghdadi dead in US forces raid

US President makes statement following reports that US forces attacked Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Amid coup claim, Redzuan says Malacca Bersatu 100 pct behind Adly

Amid coup claim, Redzuan says Malacca Bersatu 100 pct behind Adly

The Pakatan Harapan component parties always discuss ways to improve governance, says Malacca Bersatu chief.
Zahid missed the bus on oil royalty - Amanah

Zahid missed the bus on oil royalty - Amanah

Zahid's statement is like someone who has missed the bus, says Youth chief Mohd Sany Hamzah. 
Islamic State leader Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces

Islamic State leader Baghdadi reportedly killed in Syria by U.S. forces

He was believed to have been killed in a raid in the Syrian village of Barisha near the Turkish border.
We are confident Kampung Baru folks will accept govt offer - Khalid Samad

We are confident Kampung Baru folks will accept govt offer - Khalid Samad

This offer will produce thousands of Malay millionaires who can have more properties, says Federal Territories Minister.

Deputy minister claims S'wak gov't uncooperative, cites denial of toilets

Deputy minister claims S'wak gov't uncooperative, cites denial of toilets

It was a federal government programme, not organised by the DAP, but three local councils rejected a request for mobile toilets, Chong says

Lim denies Sarawak neglected in Budget 2020

Lim denies Sarawak neglected in Budget 2020

The amount of RM4.4 billion for Sarawak in 2020, compares with RM4.3 billion in 2019, Lim says.

Ramkarpal: No need to hold LTTE suspects anymore as probe completed

Ramkarpal: No need to hold LTTE suspects anymore as probe completed

He notes that Bukit Aman confirms that the investigation papers have been to the AG's Chambers.

Transition plan more than just Dr M to Anwar, says PKR senator

Transition plan more than just Dr M to Anwar, says PKR senator

Changes under Pakatan Harapan should not be restricted to issues of politics and power, says Yusmadi Yusoff.
Families of LTTE-linked detainees urge decision on their fate before Thursday

Families of LTTE-linked detainees urge decision on their fate before Thursday

This is because the families will have a hearing on their habeas corpus application on Thursday.

Break free of 'tok guru' culture and question everything - S'porean scholar

Break free of 'tok guru' culture and question everything - S'porean scholar

Historically, Muslim scholars never refrained from questioning their teachers, he says.

Penang lawmaker demands stiffer penalties for DUI cases

Penang lawmaker demands stiffer penalties for DUI cases

The assemblyperson says current law does not present sufficient deterrence towards drunk driving.

Abolish detention without trial, respect right to fair trial

Abolish detention without trial, respect right to fair trial

LETTER | Detention without trial laws do not allow victims to challenge the reasons for their detention and violates their human rights.

Zahid: We have 91, we can be the 'third force'

Zahid: We have 91, we can be the 'third force'

People are coming to us, not the other way around... Let them come to us because we are strong, says Zahid Hamidi.

Modern Muslims too 'obsessed' with rituals, afterlife - Indonesian scholar

Modern Muslims too 'obsessed' with rituals, afterlife - Indonesian scholar

He opined that other areas, such as the economy, are being ignored in the quest for heaven.

Both Hadi and Zahid prefer 'front door' to Putrajaya

Both Hadi and Zahid prefer 'front door' to Putrajaya

The two leaders say they prefer to take power through elections.

LTTE-linked detainees: Police have submitted investigation to AGC, up to AG now

LTTE-linked detainees: Police have submitted investigation to AGC, up to AG now

UPDATED 2.58PM | The AG will decide whether to charge or release those detained.

Islamic State leader targeted by US forces, Trump plans 'major' statement

Islamic State leader targeted by US forces, Trump plans 'major' statement

Newsweek says it has been told by a US Army official briefed on the raid that Baghdadi is dead.
Mahfuz: BN-PAS will contradict themselves by joining by-election

Mahfuz: BN-PAS will contradict themselves by joining by-election

18 PAS and Six Umno MPs had stated they will support Dr Mahathir to complete his term as prime minister.

DAP Youth: Unlike PAS, DAP backs constitution

DAP Youth: Unlike PAS, DAP backs constitution

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has called it a "constitution of the colonialist" or "laws of the khafir", says DAP Youth exco Edry Faizal.

T'ganu Amanah goads PAS to accept Umno into cabinet

T'ganu Amanah goads PAS to accept Umno into cabinet

Terengganu Amanah leader Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad says this is appropriate following Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's apology to PAS.

M'sians must rise up to build a world-class country, never succumb to despair

M'sians must rise up to build a world-class country, never succumb to despair

MP SPEAKS | The Harapan government while falling below expectations, is not an 'unmitigated disaster'.

Charting Malaysia's digital future

Charting Malaysia's digital future

MP SPEAKS | The digital economy must adhere to the 3As of availability, accessibility, affordability of these resources.

Flood situation in Negeri Sembilan improving

Flood situation in Negeri Sembilan improving

The number of victims at temporary relocation centres have dropped from 69 to 38 this morning.

Finally, a brickbat from within the inner sanctum

Finally, a brickbat from within the inner sanctum

COMMENT | Khalid Samad chides Dr M for facile reasoning on dignity congress

Transition issue can be discussed at Harapan presidential council meeting - Dr M

Transition issue can be discussed at Harapan presidential council meeting - Dr M

The prime minister was responding to Deputy PM Wan Azizah Wan Ismail's statement that she was ready to discuss the matter.

PM urges Khazanah and private sector to enter high-tech farming

PM urges Khazanah and private sector to enter high-tech farming

This comes after PM visits farm in Azerbaijan. He believes such farms can help Malaysia reduce its food import bill.

Turkey will clear Syria border area of Kurdish fighters if Russia fails to act: Erdogan

Turkey will clear Syria border area of Kurdish fighters if Russia fails to act: Erdogan

He says Turkey will resume its offensive if this is not done by Tuesday, Oct 29.

Mahathir arrives in Asghabat for two-day official visit

Mahathir arrives in Asghabat for two-day official visit

PM arrives for talks in Turkmenistan after NAM meeting in Azerbaijan. 

I never changed my view on NCR land measurement - Baru Bian

I never changed my view on NCR land measurement - Baru Bian

He denied allegations he agreed with the state gov't measuring NCR land under section 6 of the Sarawak Land Code.

Rural Vietnamese mourn loved ones feared dead in back of British truck

Rural Vietnamese mourn loved ones feared dead in back of British truck

British police initially believed the dead were Chinese.

Vaping - regulate instead of ban

Vaping - regulate instead of ban

LETTER | A ban on vaping will impact the industry and the livelihoods of the industry workers.

The perils of democracy in Malaysia

The perils of democracy in Malaysia

LETTER | Democracy, like explosives, can be lethal in the hands of the unscrupulous.

Malaysia – a mouse on the world stage

Malaysia – a mouse on the world stage

COMMENT | Thanks to leaders who don’t recognise our strengths, we are a nation with questionable self-respect, ready to be walked all over.

Festival of Lights remains dim for some

Festival of Lights remains dim for some

COMMENT | This will be the 15th Deepavali that the family of Mainthan Arumugam is celebrating without him.

Yoursay: Free but poor-quality education is meaningless

Yoursay: Free but poor-quality education is meaningless

YOURSAY | ‘Our education system doesn’t prepare students for the real world.’
Bersatu's Rafiq denies conspiracy in Umno meet and 8 news from yesterday

Bersatu's Rafiq denies conspiracy in Umno meet and 8 news from yesterday

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

Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

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