Archive - 28 November 2019

He says some issues raised on the proposed by have not been given 'fair attention'.

The education minister says Malaysians who ignorant about the Jalur Gemilang cannot be forgiven.

The MoU is on mutual cooperation on information exchange and sharing of ICT initiatives.

The programme was launched in collaboration with e-commerce company Shopee.

The high spirited group greeting Zakaria on his return from Taipei were mostly Pahang PKR members.

The IGP says both persons have been called to give their statements to the police.

The CEP chairperson reportedly said yesterday that there's 'no future for palm oil, but coconuts is a possibility'.

The former AG says he was only concerned with presenting the findings to the PAC.

Dr M says South Korea, from the start, concentrated on exports while Malaysia focused on its domestic market.

The exco says gazetting the settlements will help protect them from encroachment.

Three men, believed to be involved in armed robbery, were shot by police on Sept 14.

At least 16 people have been arrested, detained or convicted this year for anti-government Facebook posts.

PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader gets special chamber, says Liew Vui Keong. 

He says any investment over RM100 million requires approval from Felda's board of directors.

The 'Umno University Students Club' will be launched on Dec 6 by party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.                   

UPDATED 6.50PM | Journos and tourism minister steal the thunder from Warisan's media briefing in Parliament. 

UPDATED 6.56PM | The prime minister points out some CPM leaders returned to Malaysia without any fuss.

He looked weak, unable to walk on his own and had to be assisted, says the witness who took him to hospital.

LETTER | My mother had her frustrations when I decided not to continue with my studies.

His ashes were brought back on Sept 16 from Thailand with a funeral ceremony held on the same day.

He says urban poverty persists despite the government spending millions to tackle the issue.

The two-term lawmaker denies wanting present MP Prabakaran to step down but hopes he works harder to fill his shoes.

LETTER |  The rift in PKR seems to be motivated purely by individual personalities and political ambition.

The country needs to move away from the belief that developed status comes from achieving high GDP, she says.

Maba says as the president, Lua Choon Hann felt he is ultimately responsible for the organisation.

UPDATED 9.35PM | Meenakshi urges the government to take a cue from the damage done in Bukit Merah. 

Cases under the MACC Act and AMLTFPUAA are regularly tried by the Sessions Court nationwide, says judge.

The apparent suicide of a second K-pop star in a month has renewed focus on cyberbullying in South Korea.

Minister says she was shocked by the MP's actions to 'play politics' with a budget aimed to help the needy.

At present, only the sale of Leatherback turtle eggs is prohibited while eggs of other turtle species are allowed.

They take a dig at the ruling coalition after a deputy minister says that the chambers are too cold to remain inside for long.                  

Dr M said both countries will discuss Malaysia’s intention to tap into South Korea’s strength in advanced technology and innovation.

Zakir claims that the Klang MP's remarks caused him to suffer humiliation and ridicule.

The public is most concerned about the rising cost of living and weak economy.

If Chin Peng was considered evil, why did the BN gov't negotiate and sign the peace agreement, asks Thomas.

Police need to be supported, not oppressed by law, says Opposition leader. 

LETTER | Forgiveness is indeed taught in all religions but our nation’s leaders maintain that Chin Peng and the CPM cannot be forgiven.

Meanwhile, police enter ruined Polytechnic University at the end of a nearly two-week siege.

LETTER | Providing aid is a short-term solution. It cannot be sustained for long.

UPDATED 7.10PM | Mizan Adli and Mohd Ramly urge the central leadership to thoroughly investigate their removal.

LETTER | Most PhDs are these days quite deliberately niche – to make it easier to get one and just plaster on the title.

He was ordered to pay a total of RM100,000 in damages to two respondents.

UPDATED 2.30PM | This is to scrutinise if the funds had been used for the project, says the committee.

This is based on the grounds that the election to their positions last year was doubtful.

COMMENT | If there were so much at stake emotionally, then why did BN gov't sign the Hat Yai Peace Accord?

Most probably by first quarter of next year, it can be finalised. The discussion is still ongoing, says deputy finance minister.

Judicial commissioner Amarjeet Singh ruled that Jawi is part of the Malay language, which is the official language of Malaysia.

Coordinator of a group that brought back Chin Peng's cremains expresses bemusement over the authorities' reaction. 

The hearing date on March 9, 2020, is subject to further change due to other ongoing trials involving the two.

COMMENT | Global income inequality is the dominant seed for social and political upheaval across the world.

His recipe for success is the principle that education is for all and is the responsibility of all - UMS vice-chancellor.

COMMENT | Unlike Kelantan, the federal gov't is capable of paying its civil servants and meeting its other financial obligations.                   

COMMENT | Politicians should not be insecure with Chin Peng's ashes, allow him to rest in peace.             

They have to live in the hostels. At the age of six or seven, these children need the love and attention of their parents, she says.

INTERVIEW | Muafakat Nasional aims to unite the Malays to put them back as a strong force in the country, and then unite with the Chinese and Indians, he explains.

The Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry noted NGOs, MPs views and stressed the project didn't involve radioactive materials.

COMMENT | Civil society groups have long criticised the OSA and have called for its abolishment.

MTUC: Less than three percent of the 2.2mil documented migrant workers in the country belong to a union.

The law requires the US State Department to certify that Hong Kong retains enough autonomy to justify favourable trading terms.

The current policy, under the purview of the Home Ministry, has contributed to high levels of corruption, says MACC chief Latheefa Koya.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from the 1MDB audit report tampering trial.

It says there is no provision in the law requiring it to check if the declarations are truthful.

V Sivakumar says the Asian Rare Earth disaster in Bukit Merah is still fresh in people's memories.

'Since the Hat Yai Peace Accord was signed, there was no attempt by the communist members to revive their struggle.'

However, Malacca gov't's weak grip on power complicates whether sanctions ought to be imposed on Ginie Lim and Jailani Khamis.

This is the way forward, HBA says, after the Federal Court ruled against the extension of time for the completion of housing projects.

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