Archive - 31 October 2019

Health Ministry to bring proposal on decriminalisation of drug addiction to cabinet

Health Ministry to bring proposal on decriminalisation of drug addiction to cabinet

PARLIAMENT | The health minister said the Ministry of Health had obtained input from with stakeholders on this.

Gov't to introduce 'farm managers' system to improve income of farmers

Gov't to introduce 'farm managers' system to improve income of farmers

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the system is similar to the estate managers system utilised by plantations.

British election campaign kicks off on day Brexit was meant to happen

British election campaign kicks off on day Brexit was meant to happen

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for the election after failing to secure support for his Brexit deal.

Selangor RTD gets RM4m from cloned vehicle auction

Selangor RTD gets RM4m from cloned vehicle auction

A total of 246 cloned vehicles were auctioned off in a two-day auction.

Trump says US, China to announce new venue to ink trade deal soon

Trump says US, China to announce new venue to ink trade deal soon

The US and China initially planned to sign the deal at the cancelled Apec summit in Chile.

Umno too scared to run in Tanjung Piai, says Dr M

Umno too scared to run in Tanjung Piai, says Dr M

They are afraid of losing which is why Umno let MCA run instead, claims prime minister.

Responding to vegetarian student, Waytha calls for greater religious understanding

Responding to vegetarian student, Waytha calls for greater religious understanding

This follows a letter detailing the student's struggles at a local matriculation college.
Monsoon floods expected to worsen this year

Monsoon floods expected to worsen this year

The Meteorological Department says monsoon rainfall is expected to increase by up to 40 percent this year.

Dr M: Malaysia will make claim on 1MDB assets in US

Dr M: Malaysia will make claim on 1MDB assets in US

The prime minister said this following news of a settlement by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) involving the recovery of 1MDB assets.

The potential silver lining in the Jho Low-DOJ settlement

The potential silver lining in the Jho Low-DOJ settlement

LETTER | Does it make sense for our government and police to continue wasting precious time and resources hunting down Low?

Over 200,000 to benefit from Yapeim Food Bank 1.0 programme

Over 200,000 to benefit from Yapeim Food Bank 1.0 programme

The RM4 million programme has entered 26 out of 126 targeted districts.

Exuberant BN candidate Wee Jeck Seng addresses Deepavali gathering

Exuberant BN candidate Wee Jeck Seng addresses Deepavali gathering

He thanks local Umno leaders for their support and calls on supporters to send a message to the Harapan government.

Gov't to set up committee on best approach to address domestic violence

Gov't to set up committee on best approach to address domestic violence

The committee will be formed under the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

Bank Negara appoints Fraziali Ismail as assistant governor

Bank Negara appoints Fraziali Ismail as assistant governor

He replaces Donald Joshua Jaganathan, who is retiring on Nov 4 after 36 years of service.

Healthcare data bank to help doctors in their clinical decisions

Healthcare data bank to help doctors in their clinical decisions

The MyHarmony function would only assist doctors in diagnosis and not replace them, says Health Minister.
RTS back on track: Cost down by a third, Johor sultan to chip in

RTS back on track: Cost down by a third, Johor sultan to chip in

The project is now estimated to cost RM3.16 billion compared with the previous price tag of RM4.93 billion.

34 cases of insulting religion recorded this year

34 cases of insulting religion recorded this year

The guilty parties in three of these cases have been sentenced, says deputy home minister Mohd Azis Jamman.

Mardi's first hybrid padi named Kadaria 1

Mardi's first hybrid padi named Kadaria 1

The hybrid padi has seen yields of eight tonnes per hectare.

Pharmaniaga shares down on news that concession for MOH will end

Pharmaniaga shares down on news that concession for MOH will end

Health minister announces that an open tender system will be introduced.

Cabinet approves proposal for regulation to ban anti-palm oil labels on products

Cabinet approves proposal for regulation to ban anti-palm oil labels on products

This comes in wake of certain imported products having labels with phrases such as 'no palm oil' on them, says Teresa Kok. 

MCA vows to intervene in suit to nullify vernacular schools

MCA vows to intervene in suit to nullify vernacular schools

The party says it is the 'bastion of vernacular schools', unlike Pakatan Harapan.

Help provided for Malaysian couple on trial in Norway - Wisma Putra

Help provided for Malaysian couple on trial in Norway - Wisma Putra

The ministry also instructed an embassy officer to attend hearing of the couple’s case, from Nov 4 to 6.
Pakistani protesters descend on capital to demand PM quits

Pakistani protesters descend on capital to demand PM quits

The protest is organised by Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of one of Pakistan’s largest religious parties, who says the government is incompetent and illegitimate.

Support for MCA amidst concerns over Umno grassroots sentiments - Zahid

Support for MCA amidst concerns over Umno grassroots sentiments - Zahid

We will work for the victory of MCA which is representing BN in the Tanjung Piai by-election, says Umno president.

Seberang Perai councillor apologises for "vandalising" bus stops

Seberang Perai councillor apologises for "vandalising" bus stops

Cameron Kang pasted stickers for a web app, developed by his company, showing bus routes and schedules at several bus stops.

M'sia only on watchlist, not labelled as US currency manipulator - Lim

M'sia only on watchlist, not labelled as US currency manipulator - Lim

PARLIAMENT | Finance minister says the country always abides by all regulations set by the WTO. 
Lawyer decries 'brutal' treatment of death row inmates in S'pore

Lawyer decries 'brutal' treatment of death row inmates in S'pore

M'sian inmates in Changi Prison are purportedly kept in tiny isolated cells, forced to sleep in a foetal position.

12 charged over alleged links to LTTE activities, face life imprisonment

12 charged over alleged links to LTTE activities, face life imprisonment

UPDATED 3.58PM | Is sympathy a crime, shouts one of the accused as he is led from the courtroom. 

MCA's baseless accusations against Guan Eng

MCA's baseless accusations against Guan Eng

COMMENT | MCA National Youth Chairman Nicole Wong cherry-picks statistics to illustrate Pakatan Harapan’s economic policies as a failure.

Day 28: Eye problem again prevents Najib from attending court

Day 28: Eye problem again prevents Najib from attending court

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

Jho Low given asylum in third country, currently in UAE

Jho Low given asylum in third country, currently in UAE

Fugitive businessperson is said to have obtained asylum on the basis of human rights and political persecution.

Nothing wrong with 'recycled' candidate, PM also 'recycled': Annuar Musa

Nothing wrong with 'recycled' candidate, PM also 'recycled': Annuar Musa

The BN candidate for Tanjung Piai is a former two-time MP for the constituency.

Pompeo says US must confront China's Communist Party

Pompeo says US must confront China's Communist Party

Pompeo makes the remarks even as the US says it expects to sign a deal ending the trade war with China.

'When will Harapan leaders stop bickering, instead of nation-building?'

'When will Harapan leaders stop bickering, instead of nation-building?'

This gives the opposition the chance to sow discord among them, says Penang DAP senator Lim Hui Ying.

CIA-backed Afghan units carry out illegal killings, other abuse - rights group

CIA-backed Afghan units carry out illegal killings, other abuse - rights group

The Human Rights Watch group on Thursday cited a diplomat referring to the Afghan security units as "death squads".
Fire engulfs Japan's Shuri Castle, a World Heritage site in Okinawa

Fire engulfs Japan's Shuri Castle, a World Heritage site in Okinawa

The fire has destroyed much of the castle, with its main hall reduced to a skeleton.

Johnson, Corbyn hit the campaign trail for UK Christmas election

Johnson, Corbyn hit the campaign trail for UK Christmas election

Britain will hold its first Christmas election since 1923.
PAS should support Harapan's Tg Piai candidate - Saifuddin quips

PAS should support Harapan's Tg Piai candidate - Saifuddin quips

UPDATED 12.35PM | PAS had campaigned that Muslims should vote only for a Muslim candidate, he adds.  

US releases Baghdadi raid video, warns of likely retribution attack

US releases Baghdadi raid video, warns of likely retribution attack

The grainy, black-and-white aerial videos from Saturday’s raid showed US special operations forces closing in/
Lim: GLCs run professionally under Harapan, far fewer political appointments

Lim: GLCs run professionally under Harapan, far fewer political appointments

Finance minister stresses that it only happened in a few instances, and not on the national level.

Minister slams media report on gov’t seeking further RTS extension

Minister slams media report on gov’t seeking further RTS extension

MCA is using their own media to discredit the government based on false assumptions, says Anthony Loke.
US recovers US$700m in assets allegedly acquired with 1MDB funds

US recovers US$700m in assets allegedly acquired with 1MDB funds

The US DOJ has reached a settlement of its civil forfeiture cases against assets acquired by Jho Low and his family.

Immigration Dept denies link to marriage advert

Immigration Dept denies link to marriage advert

Advertisement states foreigners keen on marriages must pay RM300k to the local woman and her family.

Chile cancels Apec summit next month after riots

Chile cancels Apec summit next month after riots

The decision plunges the meeting into disarray, with no alternative venue lined up.
PAS backs MCA's Wee for Tanjung Piai

PAS backs MCA's Wee for Tanjung Piai

Party is confident that the candidate was chosen based on the needs of the constituents.

Mission Possible? Tests in Tanjong Piai

Mission Possible? Tests in Tanjong Piai

COMMENT | It’s a highly competitive seat, but one in which the advantage lies with the BN opposition.
US, China to finalise phase one of trade deal - White House

US, China to finalise phase one of trade deal - White House

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to finalise phase one of the trade deal at APEC summit.

Facebook sales grow as users tick up; Zuckerberg defends political ads

Facebook sales grow as users tick up; Zuckerberg defends political ads

The world's largest social media company has faced rising hostility from users and lawmakers over its handling of user data the last three years.

Yoursay: Homes for the rich or the poor?

Yoursay: Homes for the rich or the poor?

YOURSAY | ‘Developers have been reaping a huge return on property development.’
Foreigners can only buy houses at reduced prices in 2020

Foreigners can only buy houses at reduced prices in 2020

PARLIAMENT | Lowering the ceiling price for them to buy, from RM1m to RM600k, will be for a year only, says minister Zuraida.

Yoursay: GLC reforms? Same old, same old

Yoursay: GLC reforms? Same old, same old

YOURSAY | ‘They continue to play the same game, only with a name change.’
Call for a national housing corporation on affordable housing

Call for a national housing corporation on affordable housing

This is to plan, coordinate and implement affordable housing throughout the country, industry professionals say.

UK traveller not missing, was robbed but now safe in Bali

UK traveller not missing, was robbed but now safe in Bali

Briton Dina Ramadan had her phone and iPad stolen, causing her to lose contact with her kin. 

Survey: Migrant workers, refugees in M'sia fear speaking up on injustices

Survey: Migrant workers, refugees in M'sia fear speaking up on injustices

Despite reports of rights violations, Civicus survey shows most migrant workers fear employers while most refugees worry about the authorities.
Think tank finds GLC reforms 'benefit' Bersatu, and 9 news from yesterday

Think tank finds GLC reforms 'benefit' Bersatu, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Jho Low hails 'historic' deal with DOJ

Jho Low hails 'historic' deal with DOJ

UPDATED 9.35AM | The fugitive businessperson claims it will 'forever resolve' all asset forfeiture-linked cases.

Police believe attack on Padang Besar border post retaliatory - IGP

Police believe attack on Padang Besar border post retaliatory - IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador says police suspect this was an act of revenge for making cross-border smuggling difficult. 

Padang Besar cross-border smuggling: Suspected police officers, personnel transferred

Padang Besar cross-border smuggling: Suspected police officers, personnel transferred

IGP says police officers and personnel suspected of involvement will be barred from serving in the field.