Archive - 13 November 2019

Cuepacs appeals to exempt Health Ministry from hiring freeze

Cuepacs appeals to exempt Health Ministry from hiring freeze

The union says the exemption is needed for health clinics and hospitals to cope with the growing number of patients.

Gov't targets to plant 100m trees in five years

Gov't targets to plant 100m trees in five years

PARLIAMENT | RM150 million has been allocated to plant, monitor and care for the trees under the 11th Malaysia Plan.

Is changing electoral systems the key to more moderate Malaysian politics?

Is changing electoral systems the key to more moderate Malaysian politics?

Foreign experts share how the mixed-member proportional voting system made politics more palatable, representative and issue-based. 

IGP not exempted from IPCMC investigation, says deputy minister

IGP not exempted from IPCMC investigation, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | He says the IGP could be investigated just like complaints against other police personnel.

Report claims Jho Low seen in India, IGP says ‘fake news’

Report claims Jho Low seen in India, IGP says ‘fake news’

The report claims that local police monitored Low but did not arrest him.

TNB organises flood evacuation drill in Cameron Highlands

TNB organises flood evacuation drill in Cameron Highlands

Around 1,000 residents from four villages downstream from the Sultan Abu Bakar Dam took part in the drill.

'Vote Muslim First' flyers, Syed Saddiq cries sabotage

'Vote Muslim First' flyers, Syed Saddiq cries sabotage

UPDATED 9.53PM | TG PIAI POLLS | The Bersatu Youth chief claims that the organiser is not aware of the flyers.

Selangor working to resolve Unisel's RM30m debt problem

Selangor working to resolve Unisel's RM30m debt problem

This has resulted in the university's income declining since 2006, said Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.

PSD denies involvement in CAAM's staffing woes

PSD denies involvement in CAAM's staffing woes

A research firm wrote yesterday PSD was responsible for CAAM's staffing which was based on availability, not suitability. 

EC: No merit to Ismail Sabri’s complaints on permit requirement

EC: No merit to Ismail Sabri’s complaints on permit requirement

Chairperson Azhar also reminds Bersih he is bound to uphold the law, not disregard it.

Court upholds RM200,000 award of damages to Mohammad Nizar

Court upholds RM200,000 award of damages to Mohammad Nizar

The former Perak Menteri Besar had filed a RM3 million suit against PAS commissioner Razman Zakaria in 2016 for defamation.
Paul Yong's lawyer seeks to transfer case to High Court

Paul Yong's lawyer seeks to transfer case to High Court

The Perak exco has pleaded not guilty to a charge of raping a 23-year-old maid in his residence.

Expect 'voter tsunami' thanks to Undi 18, auto voter registration - expert

Expect 'voter tsunami' thanks to Undi 18, auto voter registration - expert

On average, the value of one vote in Pahang would become almost 2.5 times more than the value of a vote in Selangor.

Wee bit lavish – successor cries foul over RM343k ghost office, smart toilet

Wee bit lavish – successor cries foul over RM343k ghost office, smart toilet

TG PIAI POLLS | Wee clearly had his priorities misplaced, says current Labuan Port Authority chairperson.

Cabinet agrees to defend constitution, vernacular schools constitutional - Lim

Cabinet agrees to defend constitution, vernacular schools constitutional - Lim

The finance minister says the existence of vernacular schools is enshrined in Article 152 of the Federal Constitution.

Opposition lawmakers file motion to debate new campaign permit conditions

Opposition lawmakers file motion to debate new campaign permit conditions

TG PIAI POLLS | The police requires candidates in the Tg Piai by-election to apply for a police permit for door-to-door campaigning.

Perak MB's 'this will be resolved soon' remark intrigues Zaid

Perak MB's 'this will be resolved soon' remark intrigues Zaid

Former minister also claims 'it is clear Bersatu does not want DAP'.

MCA yet to be a member of Muafakat Nasional - Ismail Sabri

MCA yet to be a member of Muafakat Nasional - Ismail Sabri

TG PIAI POLLS | The party appears to be warming up to the idea after calling Muafakat Nasional a form of opposition solidarity.

Gerakan: If BN wins, they will veer towards the 'extreme'

Gerakan: If BN wins, they will veer towards the 'extreme'

TG PIAI POLLS | Gerakan urges voters dissatisfied with BN and Harapan to vote for 'third force'.
Gerakan: Give details of RM2m spent on overseas spending trips

Gerakan: Give details of RM2m spent on overseas spending trips

Penang chief minister urged to explain state excos expenditures during official visits to other countries. 

PKR rep lacks understanding of LGBTQ persons, say groups

PKR rep lacks understanding of LGBTQ persons, say groups

Kota Anggerik assemblyperson Najwan Halimi appears to lack understanding on issues surrounding LGBTQ persons.

Speed up e-hailing for tour buses plan

Speed up e-hailing for tour buses plan

LETTER | Fast-track the process by organising a forum to allow stakeholders to present their views. 

Kit Siang: Call to teach Harapan a lesson misguided, children's future at stake

Kit Siang: Call to teach Harapan a lesson misguided, children's future at stake

TG PIAI POLLS | DAP veteran makes an urgent appeal to voters in Tanjung Piai – 'Snatch victory from the jaws of defeat'.

MACC links RM15m received by Kedah Umno to 1MDB-Tanore scandal

MACC links RM15m received by Kedah Umno to 1MDB-Tanore scandal

Six cheques worth RM15 million given to Kedah Umno between April 2012 and June 2013 were the outcome of illegal activities.
Security guard touched when students 'salam' with him

Security guard touched when students 'salam' with him

SK Luagan students salam the security guard as a sign of respect before entering the premises.

EC records 93 election offences in Tanjung Piai

EC records 93 election offences in Tanjung Piai

Action has been taken based on visits and observations by the enforcement team up to yesterday.

MCA 'eats' with PAS, but doesn't 'sleep' on same bed - Jeck Seng

MCA 'eats' with PAS, but doesn't 'sleep' on same bed - Jeck Seng

'What is important is harmony. We eat together, drink together...,' explains the BN candidate.

Friction in PKR Youth after Azmin's invitation to officiate AGM 'rescinded'

Friction in PKR Youth after Azmin's invitation to officiate AGM 'rescinded'

Azmin appears to have been 'disinvited' in favour of Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Syed Saddiq deflects poser on Liu after threatening war on DAP

Syed Saddiq deflects poser on Liu after threatening war on DAP

Bersatu Youth chief says the focus should be on this Saturday's Tanjung Piai by-election.

Election inducements for projects: Harapan imitating BN

Election inducements for projects: Harapan imitating BN

COMMENT | Time to implement reforms to ensure EC has the teeth to step in to prevent blatant electoral bribery.

Building Mt Erskine underpass a waste of ratepayers' money - Penang NGO

Building Mt Erskine underpass a waste of ratepayers' money - Penang NGO

Why spend RM55m just to move the traffic jam 1km down the road?, asks CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader.

Ong Kian Ming: 15 RCEP countries likely to proceed without India

Ong Kian Ming: 15 RCEP countries likely to proceed without India

The recent Asean Plus 5 (excluding India) meeting showed that New Delhi still has major reservations about the trade deal, he adds.

LTTE-linked DAP rep sends letter to AG seeking bail

LTTE-linked DAP rep sends letter to AG seeking bail

'I was made to understand that Tommy Thomas needs time to consider the representation,' says Ramkarpal.

Six injured in Medan police headquarters suicide bombing

Six injured in Medan police headquarters suicide bombing

Anti-terrorism unit investigating whether it was a lone wolf attack or linked to radical groups. 

2019-11-13

2019-11-13

Court turns down bid to postpone Najib's audit tampering trial

Court turns down bid to postpone Najib's audit tampering trial

Judge says he is hard-pressed to find new dates for the trial, which will begin on Monday.

Asyraf says BN doesn't play race, Wee asks for UEC report

Asyraf says BN doesn't play race, Wee asks for UEC report

Pakatan Harapan was criticised for allegedly playing race politics while the UEC's final report is yet to be published.
MCA's Ti: Muafakat Nasional is more inclusive than Malay Dignity Congress

MCA's Ti: Muafakat Nasional is more inclusive than Malay Dignity Congress

Opposition working together under new concept - not the same as a formal coalition, adds Nicole Wong.

Let's avoid another Tiananmen Square tragedy

Let's avoid another Tiananmen Square tragedy

LETTER | Hong Kong violence creating anxiety on what possible response will be from China. 

'Shameful' of UK not to publish report on Russian meddling, says Hillary Clinton

'Shameful' of UK not to publish report on Russian meddling, says Hillary Clinton

'Every person who votes in this country deserves to see that report before your election happens.'
Urgent lessons from Indonesia for Malaysia

Urgent lessons from Indonesia for Malaysia

LETTER | For us here in Malaysia, where race and religion are being played to the gallery each passing day.

Bolivian Senate head assumes interim presidency; Morales' loyalists object

Bolivian Senate head assumes interim presidency; Morales' loyalists object

Right-wing leader Jeanine Anez invokes a constitutional clause that dictates that she would be next in line to rule the country.

Gov't-linked publisher to scale down operations by half

Gov't-linked publisher to scale down operations by half

Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books has been saddled with RM10m in debts, its GM is reported as saying.

Chinese national pleads guilty in US court to stealing trade secrets

Chinese national pleads guilty in US court to stealing trade secrets

He stole information from US petroleum company Phillips 66, where he worked on the next-generation battery technologies.

US senators push for vote on Hong Kong rights bill as violence rises

US senators push for vote on Hong Kong rights bill as violence rises

To support pro-democracy protesters in the Chinese-ruled city wracked by months of unrest.

Day 34: Trial postponed as both Shahrol and Shafee on medical leave

Day 34: Trial postponed as both Shahrol and Shafee on medical leave

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

Maszlee's aide lodges police report against Gerakan president

Maszlee's aide lodges police report against Gerakan president

Dominic Lau is accused of making malicious statements and giving negative perception about the education minister.

Yoursay: Rehab ‘basikal lajak’ kids, but don’t forget to discipline them, too

Yoursay: Rehab ‘basikal lajak’ kids, but don’t forget to discipline them, too

YOURSAY | Basikal lajak, or mosquito bicycle, is akin to the Mat Rempit nuisance.
Protest votes loom for Harapan, and 9 news from yesterday

Protest votes loom for Harapan, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Yoursay: Harapan can have 10 years, but show us some results first

Yoursay: Harapan can have 10 years, but show us some results first

YOURSAY | 'There're many low-hanging fruits that the gov't could prioritise, but we don't see much of them.'

Let's invite Pope Francis to visit Malaysia

Let's invite Pope Francis to visit Malaysia

COMMENT | The Roman Catholic Church head has visited all our closest neighbours, but has never set foot in Malaysia.

Harapan is mainlining apathy into its base

Harapan is mainlining apathy into its base

COMMENT | Keep in mind that it took the citizens of this country decades to remove the BN regime.

'Salam Muafakat Nasional' - MCA, MIC grow closer to PAS on Youth stage

'Salam Muafakat Nasional' - MCA, MIC grow closer to PAS on Youth stage

MCA Youth chief sees the opposition working together in the alliance, while the MIC Youth leader says it lets the three races share a stage.

Indonesia urges public to report civil servants over radical content

Indonesia urges public to report civil servants over radical content

Minister: Website aims to improve performance of civil servants.