Archive - 19 November 2019

Malaysia beat Indonesia 2-0 and is now in second place in the Group G standings.

A Sarawak gov't minister says the chief ministers of Sabah and Sarawak will discuss the matter with the PM.

The fund will be run by the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, which includes Indonesia and Malaysia.

The case was dropped as witnesses' memories have faded after ten years.

The move will benefit some 4,200 APM volunteers nationwide.

He was commenting on the Trump administration's stance that it does not view Israeli West Bank settlements as illegal.

LETTER | In the 10 years from 2007 to 2017, the government has recorded 15,000 child marriage incidents.

The site is 30 minutes drive from Kuantan and is also near a residential area.

Meanwhile, PKR Youth chief Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir appeals for all leaders to attend meet on Nov 24.

Rais Hussin says such meetings can further erode public confidence in the Harapan government.

Deputy home minister clears air on cops inspecting people’s phones. 

A global study found that only 13 percent of local lawyers said their firms have a good approach towards dealing with these issues.

'We can't even talk to our economic minister without creating a fuss?'

Former Yayasan Akalbudi director testifies that Zahid asked him to sign blank cheques.

A last group of about 100 defiant protesters remained in Polytechnic University, which has been surrounded by police.

Fingers are pointed and blame apportioned for Harapan's defeat at Tanjung Piai.

The minister says he attends party meetings when he is not bogged down by official duties.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says up to 800 jobs will be created over the next five years.

He does not rule out the possibility that others were trying to drive a wedge between him and the PKR VP.

COMMENT | Harapan must solidify and increase its engagements and outreach with the rakyat.

Responding to a question that concerns have been raised about the meeting, he replies: 'Don't listen to rumours'.

This proves the US administration has aligned itself with Israel's illegal colonial enterprise, says embassy. 

ADUN SPEAKS | It will help to improve the quality of governance which the voters of Tanjung Piai are clearly unsatisfied with.

They call upon Perakians to ignore the "irresponsible allegations" being hurled against the state government.

The move which begins next year will affect oil palm landowners with over 100 acres of land.

'We were all 'invited' to be present at his office at 3pm and most of us will be there.'

Minister wants Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to be in effect by year-end. 

The Perak state exco member wants to transfer his trial from the Sessions Court to the High Court in Ipoh.

LETTER | The Saudi embassy is against the inclusion of the country's name in an article discussing M'sian internal matters.

But PKR MP says meeting was on unity, less politicking and shared prosperity vision. 

UPDATED 3.15PM | PM's Office says Mahathir is in good health, denies he was rushed for treatment.

 We have to respect the views of our voters, says the coalition's deputy president. 

It rules that legal action can be taken against Najib as an individual holding public office or as a “public officer”.

AUDIT TAMPERING TRIAL | The former gov't chief secretary testifies so in the case against the ex-PM.

UPDATED 5.33PM | PKR president says the meeting raised a lot of questions which Azmin needs to answer.

LETTER | M'sian workers have come to regard the gov't as mostly passive on bread and butter issues.

Prime minister aware of meeting but does not have more details. 

LETTER| Johor Bersatu chief Mazlan Bujang should take responsibility for his party’s failure in by-election.

 LETTER | Association calls to reveal how many cases probed and perpetrators prosecuted. 

Because we have been focused, we got the rakyat's support in Tanjung Piai, says ex-PM. 

If the Umno disciplinary board wants to investigate me, I am ready to be investigated, says the Umno vice-president.

PARLIAMENT | In announcing this, HR Minister M Kulasegaran adds he believes the decision will be made between Dec 10 and 15.

He is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts and representatives from other countries in Doha.

COMMENT | Hang on tight, Wee Ka Siong and MCA. Don’t beg from Guan Eng. Keep on doing the right thing for TAR UC.

The opposition party pledges a radical redistribution of wealth to cut the power of the super-rich it accuses of bankrolling PM Johnson.

However, the police did not confirm if they have received a copy of the video.

Move by the Trump administration is expected to cloud the peace process, while the struggling Israeli PM sees this as a victory for him.

We'll provide training and guidance to prepare the companies to deal with corruption issues, says MACC chief commissioner.

COMMENT | To see if there was a need to be shocked, one has to look at the grounds of judgment.

Lokman Noor Adam wants the former Umno vice-president to face disciplinary action.

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

'She worked hard to help us in the Tanjung Piai by-election,' says Wee Ka Siong.