Archive - 26 November 2019

Probe to determine if Nuemera data leak due to sabotage or hacking

Probe to determine if Nuemera data leak due to sabotage or hacking

PARLIAMENT | This would help prevent a recurrance of such data leaks, says Deputy Minister Eddin Syazlee Shith

Diabetes among principal causes of death in M'sia - Statistics Dept

Diabetes among principal causes of death in M'sia - Statistics Dept

This is followed by chronic lower respiratory diseases and malignant neoplasm that affects the colon, rectum and anus.

Respect Chin Peng next-of-kin’s wishes - Annuar Musa

Respect Chin Peng next-of-kin’s wishes - Annuar Musa

The Home Ministry however is mulling action against those who brought back the remains or had facilitated its return.

Boost e-wallet payment introduced at health clinics

Boost e-wallet payment introduced at health clinics

This cashless payment facility will reduce the waiting time of patients, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.
RM9m kickback in Felda-linked hotel sale went to S'wak political fund

RM9m kickback in Felda-linked hotel sale went to S'wak political fund

Witness said he and his business partner accepted RM1 million in commission and returned the rest of the money.

Pilot programme to assist Miri students in critical subjects

Pilot programme to assist Miri students in critical subjects

The programme is to help weak students in subjects like BM and Maths, says DAP's Pujut assemblyperson Ting Tiong Choon. 
Malacca PKR reps shoot down sabotage claim

Malacca PKR reps shoot down sabotage claim

The problem lies with the Malacca PKR leadership, they leave us out of important matters, says Jailani. 

A new political mindset is necessary

A new political mindset is necessary

MP SPEAKS | Placing the agendas of citizens before everything else is the way forward for all.
Asli calls for end to child marriages

Asli calls for end to child marriages

It says the federal and state governments should ensure legal frameworks are ‘fully compatible’ with international and regional human rights standards.

PKR president and sec-gen cannot amend decision to expel duo - Saifuddin

PKR president and sec-gen cannot amend decision to expel duo - Saifuddin

'But the constitution allows anyone who has been expelled to file an appeal within a stipulated period.'

Umno reps prepared to help demolish fragile Malacca gov't

Umno reps prepared to help demolish fragile Malacca gov't

However, opposition leader Idris Haron says Umno is not involved in the state government's internal squabbles.

Nafas issue: Opposition leader wants minister, not senior officer, replaced

Nafas issue: Opposition leader wants minister, not senior officer, replaced

Remove minister if he does not know what is happening in his ministry, says Ismail Sabri. 

PKR dismisses factionalism in Malacca's failed election of senator

PKR dismisses factionalism in Malacca's failed election of senator

Possible minor communication problem but the matter can be resolved, says PKR Information chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.

Gobind: RTM to air new programmes, documentaries

Gobind: RTM to air new programmes, documentaries

Minister promises new channels, especially on technology-related topics, next year.

My health is improving, says Pilah state assemblyperson

My health is improving, says Pilah state assemblyperson

Mohamad Nazaruddin Sabtu said his health condition had improved lately and he was feeling better than prior to this.

Gov't maintains 4.7 pct GDP growth target for 2019 - Guan Eng

Gov't maintains 4.7 pct GDP growth target for 2019 - Guan Eng

This was despite the slower growth recorded in Q3 2019.

Hanging up wrong flag is very shameful - Syed Saddiq

Hanging up wrong flag is very shameful - Syed Saddiq

He says the ministry will conduct a detailed probe on the matter before taking any action.  

Citing Najib as example, Malacca CM dismisses call for Saminathan to resign

Citing Najib as example, Malacca CM dismisses call for Saminathan to resign

UPDATED 7.20PM | He says those not proven guilty deserve justice too.

Humiliated at polls, Hong Kong's Lam acknowledges discontent with government

Humiliated at polls, Hong Kong's Lam acknowledges discontent with government

She also calls on the people to maintain last week's relative peace and calm.

Pahang exco lodges report over forged offer letter

Pahang exco lodges report over forged offer letter

Police: Exco claims his signature used fraudulently in bogus privatisation project.

Double standard could land M'sia on US terror watch list

Double standard could land M'sia on US terror watch list

COMMENT | If we don't want to go down in history as a one-term gov't, then Harapan must repeal Sosma immediately.

PKR grassroots leaders lobby for Zakaria's sacking to be reversed

PKR grassroots leaders lobby for Zakaria's sacking to be reversed

They say the sacking was done in haste and did not follow the proper process.

Chin Peng returns home, ashes scattered in sea, jungle

Chin Peng returns home, ashes scattered in sea, jungle

UPDATED 8.43PM | A group's coordinator says a memorial ceremony was held when the ashes arrived in Ipoh on Sept 16. 

Gov't should enact law to ban drinking alcohol in public places - consumers group

Gov't should enact law to ban drinking alcohol in public places - consumers group

The law is needed to address the recent spike of social problems associated with alcohol, says the group.

Bank Negara approves more than 3,000 applicants in affordable homes scheme

Bank Negara approves more than 3,000 applicants in affordable homes scheme

PARLIAMENT | Lim Guan Eng says the homeownership financing for low-income earners is at RM596m. 

Minister says flag gaffe not related to race or politics, cops quiz Maba chief

Minister says flag gaffe not related to race or politics, cops quiz Maba chief

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said the displaying of the wrong Malaysian flag at a basketball match last night is not related to race or politics.
China summons US ambassador to protest over Hong Kong rights bill

China summons US ambassador to protest over Hong Kong rights bill

China says the Human Rights and Democracy Act is an encouragement of violence and constitutes a violation of international law.

Deadlines extended for asset declaration, IPCMC recommendations

Deadlines extended for asset declaration, IPCMC recommendations

PARLIAMENT | MPs now have until Dec 5 to declare assets, recommendations on the IPCMC bill will be heard tomorrow.

Penang PKR Youth denies holding meeting tonight

Penang PKR Youth denies holding meeting tonight

Fahmi Zainol claims the private meeting is supposed to involve individuals aligned to Azmin.
N Sembilan assemblypersons get warning over smoking ban

N Sembilan assemblypersons get warning over smoking ban

They left behind discarded cigarette butts on the five-foot ways and stairs of Wisma Negeri, the state secretariat building.

Contents of MACC letter on sacked PKR leader were 'serious', says Anwar

Contents of MACC letter on sacked PKR leader were 'serious', says Anwar

Party supremo says he asked to read the letter himself as he did not believe the accusations were that serious.  

Aussie granny escapes the gallows in Malaysia

Aussie granny escapes the gallows in Malaysia

UPDATED 2.50PM | Apex court acquits Maria Elvira Pinto Exposto who had no knowledge of drugs in her bag.

Unacceptable - Anwar to have a word with Malacca PKR reps

Unacceptable - Anwar to have a word with Malacca PKR reps

Infighting or otherwise, PKR president says party's decisions must be respected.

Penang's Kg Mutiara residents win eviction battle

Penang's Kg Mutiara residents win eviction battle

Occupants given temporary new homes in Tanjung Tokong after a two-year struggle.  

Basketball association terminates contractor for M'sian flag error

Basketball association terminates contractor for M'sian flag error

Contractor careless, used wrong flag during Negaraku, says Maba president Luo Choon Hann. 

Not about 'going streamless' but new subject packages, Education Ministry clarifies

Not about 'going streamless' but new subject packages, Education Ministry clarifies

UPDATED 1.22PM | It’s ‘gone streamless’ since 2000, so the packages for Forms 4 and 5 are just a slight change to the current system.

Malaysia's migrant nightmare in the making

Malaysia's migrant nightmare in the making

LETTER | The economy may halt if foreign workforce decides to strike.                  

Najib directed to file defence against misfeasance in public office lawsuit

Najib directed to file defence against misfeasance in public office lawsuit

Case management of the suit has been fixed for Jan 6, next year.

Selangor gov't vows to nab culprits behind chemical waste dumping

Selangor gov't vows to nab culprits behind chemical waste dumping

State exco Ng Sze Han says the S'gor Disaster Management Unit to lead in the fire and explosion probe.  

Dr M hails Seoul's 'look south policy', affirms plan to embrace Pyongyang

Dr M hails Seoul's 'look south policy', affirms plan to embrace Pyongyang

PM says South Korea is not like before, having made tremendous progress, especially in terms of technology.
A message for future doctors

A message for future doctors

LETTER | The joy and satisfaction of practising medicine will come in its own time. 

Two priests in Argentina sentenced to more than 40 years in sexual abuse case

Two priests in Argentina sentenced to more than 40 years in sexual abuse case

They were convicted of abusing students in a church-run school for the deaf.

Britain is a dangerous mess, says former PM Blair

Britain is a dangerous mess, says former PM Blair

He says neither his own Labour Party nor Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives deserved to win a Dec 12 election.

PKR Youth chief's office splashed with red paint, chicken carcass

PKR Youth chief's office splashed with red paint, chicken carcass

UPDATED 12.06PM | Akmal Nasir confirms the pre-dawn attack on his service centre, saying a police report has been lodged.

Yeoh: Minister’s explanation on DBKL’s free legal aid makes no sense

Yeoh: Minister’s explanation on DBKL’s free legal aid makes no sense

City Hall has deep pockets, but the residents who fought against the development of a portion of Taman Rimba Kiara deserve free legal aid, she adds.

After four decades, a Vietnamese woman reunites with the daughter airlifted to America

After four decades, a Vietnamese woman reunites with the daughter airlifted to America

She gave up her 3-year-old daughter in April 1975, just before Saigon fell to communist North Vietnam.
China sets up Hong Kong crisis centre in mainland

China sets up Hong Kong crisis centre in mainland

A crisis command center has been set up on the mainland side of the border.
Tian Chua: Don't blame absence of party leaders for Zakaria's dismissal

Tian Chua: Don't blame absence of party leaders for Zakaria's dismissal

The reformasi veteran called on the PKR disciplinary board to retract its announcement.

Court ruling allowing PM to be sued will raise accountability

Court ruling allowing PM to be sued will raise accountability

QUESTION TIME | It has far-reaching ramifications because civil action can be taken against the PM and ministers.
Briton who drove truck in which 39 Vietnamese died admits plot

Briton who drove truck in which 39 Vietnamese died admits plot

Maurice Robinson says he conspired with others to assist in unlawful immigration, for cash.

Yoursay: Tuan Ibrahim can’t hold a torch to Guan Eng’s achievements

Yoursay: Tuan Ibrahim can’t hold a torch to Guan Eng’s achievements

YOURSAY | ‘Not many would want to be in Lim’s shoes right now, and for that, he has my support.’
Perak MB: Freehold titles in new villages to be resolved after consultation

Perak MB: Freehold titles in new villages to be resolved after consultation

The granting of these land titles will be resolved after the views of all parties have been obtained, Ahmad Faizal adds.

Keep a hawk’s eye on the lifestyle of your YBs

Keep a hawk’s eye on the lifestyle of your YBs

COMMENT | If politicians want to live the life of a high-flier and enjoy the finer trappings of life, then they should go into business.

Yoursay: Those who sought change got PKR infighting instead

Yoursay: Those who sought change got PKR infighting instead

YOURSAY | ‘A state assembly sitting is the wrong time and place for internal party politicking.’
How dangled carrots lead to forked tongues

How dangled carrots lead to forked tongues

COMMENT | If you keep scoring own goals, are we supposed not to report the match result?

PKR factional fight spills into Malacca assembly, and 8 news from yesterday

PKR factional fight spills into Malacca assembly, and 8 news from yesterday

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

Ketum for research to be allowed with minister's permission

Ketum for research to be allowed with minister's permission

This is contained in the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2019, which was tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat.