Archive - 9 November 2019

New consultation fees for doctors to be known by year-end

New consultation fees for doctors to be known by year-end

The new rates will be presented to the cabinet first, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Muslims across Malaysia enliven Maulidur Rasul celebrations

Muslims across Malaysia enliven Maulidur Rasul celebrations

Parades are held in all the major towns to mark the occasion.

Lam Thye regards Maulidur Rasul award as recognition of 45 years hard work

Lam Thye regards Maulidur Rasul award as recognition of 45 years hard work

This award is a motivation for me to continue to work with Ikatan members and other NGOs, says the well-known social activist. 
Chin Tong: BN will ramp up racial offensive if it takes Tg Piai

Chin Tong: BN will ramp up racial offensive if it takes Tg Piai

TG PIAI POLLS |  A victory would signal an endorsement for BN to continue with such tactics, says the deputy defence minister.

Minister won't tolerate PAS-led T'ganu ban on women in gymnastics

Minister won't tolerate PAS-led T'ganu ban on women in gymnastics

He says his ministry may be forced to take over the Terengganu Sports Council.

Maszlee: Will voters punish Harapan by voting for 'evil'?

Maszlee: Will voters punish Harapan by voting for 'evil'?

TG PIAI POLLS | It is not fair to punish the ruling coalition which is less than two years old, says the education minister.

Police outrider withdrawal - an inconvenience but I'm undeterred, says Najib

Police outrider withdrawal - an inconvenience but I'm undeterred, says Najib

TG PIAI POLLS | He says he will continue to campaign for the BN candidate in Tanjung Piai.                   

Next week will see a choice between kleptocracy and integrity

Next week will see a choice between kleptocracy and integrity

MP SPEAKS | First, because of the ex-PM's SRC International trial and secondly, the Tanjung Piai by-election 

Why were the three Cambodian opposition activists detained?

Why were the three Cambodian opposition activists detained?

Suhakam is also concerned by the lack of access afforded to the Cambodians in terms of communications.

Rais Yatim disappointed with IIUM's relocation of keris monument

Rais Yatim disappointed with IIUM's relocation of keris monument

The university's former president says the move shows his successor lacks fresh ideas.

Syed Saddiq: 'Basikal lajak' riders can be 'saved' with right guidance

Syed Saddiq: 'Basikal lajak' riders can be 'saved' with right guidance

He cites the example of national cyclist Hariff Salle who apparently started out with 'basikal lajak'.

Indian court gives disputed religious site to Hindus

Indian court gives disputed religious site to Hindus

In 1992 a Hindu mob destroyed the 16th-century Babri Mosque on the site, triggering riots in which about 2,000 people were killed.

DAP MPs lambast Wee over claim their party has no courage to speak out

DAP MPs lambast Wee over claim their party has no courage to speak out

Kota Melaka and Kluang reps insist that DAP will not go down the 'ethnic champion' road.
Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy lands in Malaysia

Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy lands in Malaysia

Sam Rainsy was blocked from boarding a Thai Airways flight from Paris to Thailand on Thursday.

Privatising Plus: Khazanah, EPF bosses share views

Privatising Plus: Khazanah, EPF bosses share views

Khazanah owns 51 percent of the nation’s largest toll concessionaire while EPF has a 49 percent stake.

PNB chief: Malaysian organisations blocking flow of ideas from the young

PNB chief: Malaysian organisations blocking flow of ideas from the young

He said Malaysia has a brilliant workforce as seen in the diaspora overseas, but they were not flourishing here.
Guan Eng on Perak MB video - don't buy into false narrative

Guan Eng on Perak MB video - don't buy into false narrative

Ahmad Faizal needs to be more clear to ensure that unity is not disrupted, says DAP sec-gen.

Muhyiddin admits civil servants not fully warmed up to gov't yet

Muhyiddin admits civil servants not fully warmed up to gov't yet

He was responding to a news report citing gov't sources that there is still resistance among the civil service towards Pakatan Harapan.
Unfair treatment of young doctors

Unfair treatment of young doctors

LETTER | The problem of limited MoH posts for house officers and medical officers has been foreseen for more than 15 years.

Perak MB's video clip to be discussed at Harapan Presidential Council

Perak MB's video clip to be discussed at Harapan Presidential Council

Syed Saddiq says focus now should be Tanjung Piai polls.

Zahid: Just offering my views, not undermining the court

Zahid: Just offering my views, not undermining the court

Umno president claims he was only questioning technical grounds for the acquittal in 'basikal lajak' case.

Zahid hoping Umno gets to oust Perak gov't before GE15

Zahid hoping Umno gets to oust Perak gov't before GE15

Noting trouble within Harapan ranks, he points out that his party and allies are just a couple of seats short of taking power.

Don't ruin my son's plans for Tg Piai - Dr Md Farid's mum

Don't ruin my son's plans for Tg Piai - Dr Md Farid's mum

These are his gifts and I hope the people can gauge and benefit from what he had planned for us, says Norma Mohamed.
Indian court to rule on Hindu-Muslim dispute over destroyed mosque

Indian court to rule on Hindu-Muslim dispute over destroyed mosque

Thousands of security force members are deployed in Ayodhya, where a mosque was razed by Hindus who believe the site is the birthplace of Lord Rama.

No United Kingdom in a decade, half of UK citizens think: poll

No United Kingdom in a decade, half of UK citizens think: poll

Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay in EU, while England and Wales voted to leave.
Detained Cambodian Mu Sochua was travelling on US passport - Saifuddin

Detained Cambodian Mu Sochua was travelling on US passport - Saifuddin

Malaysia had a good reason to deny Cambodia's request to hand over opposition leader, says Foreign Minister.

PH not dominated by a single party - Muhyiddin

PH not dominated by a single party - Muhyiddin

He says every decision made was based on the concept of joint discussions.

Dr M, snap out of your imagined self-importance

Dr M, snap out of your imagined self-importance

COMMENT | ‘The only person able to run Malaysia’  is one of the worst self-praise statements from the PM.

Lula leaves prison, firing up Brazil's left and right

Lula leaves prison, firing up Brazil's left and right

While Lula’s release is sure to electrify Brazilian politics, it may not shift the balance of power.
Saifuddin: Malaysia is sticking to its decision to let Zakir Naik remain

Saifuddin: Malaysia is sticking to its decision to let Zakir Naik remain

The Foreign Minister said that a legal letter will be sent to the Indian gov't explaining Malaysia's stance.
Trump says has not agreed to roll back tariffs on Chinese goods

Trump says has not agreed to roll back tariffs on Chinese goods

The idea of tariff rollbacks met with stiff opposition within the Trump administration.
Lawyers fear 12 charged for LTTE links will not receive fair trial

Lawyers fear 12 charged for LTTE links will not receive fair trial

For terrorism-related offences, the trial is governed by Sosma, which is different from a normal criminal trial, say lawyers.
Hong Kong faces 24th weekend of protest after student's death

Hong Kong faces 24th weekend of protest after student's death

Protesters have called for a general strike on Monday and for people to block public transport.
The hysteria over 'basikal lajak'

The hysteria over 'basikal lajak'

COMMENT | People are talking about safety issues without realising there are deeper issues at play.

Survey: Mkini still top choice among online news readers

Survey: Mkini still top choice among online news readers

44 percent of the respondents had used Malaysiakini as a source of their news over the past week.

Yoursay: Time for the doctor to leave the house

Yoursay: Time for the doctor to leave the house

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir's sarcastic statements are supercilious but of middlebrow significance.’
Anwar: Cooperation within Harapan remains strong

Anwar: Cooperation within Harapan remains strong

The PKR president insists the coalition is still stable despite some open disputes between members of component parties.

Free SIM cards at Harapan do, MCA cries foul

Free SIM cards at Harapan do, MCA cries foul

TG PIAI POLLS | Wee Ka Siong wants to know whether this is legal.
Perak MB sparks outrage and 10 things that happened yesterday

Perak MB sparks outrage and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Saddiq hopes Perak MB-DAP tiff resolved 'in the family' but evasive on apology

Saddiq hopes Perak MB-DAP tiff resolved 'in the family' but evasive on apology

This comes just two weeks after the Bersatu Youth chief demanded an apology from Ronnie Liu for criticising Mahathir.