Archive - 11 December 2019

Various TV personalities occupy other slots on the list.

The additional public holiday will enable those celebrating Christmas to return home earlier, says Sabah chief minister.

The eruption was a reminder of the power of nature and humans’ connection with it, says Pouroto Ngaropo. 

The businessperson had asked Zahid to help soften TNB's conditions for a contract but was instead offered the loan.

Bank rebukes NGOs claims that it is the second-largest single creditor of companies implicated in Indonesia forest fires.

LETTER | Treatment of prisoners, draconian laws, LGBT, freedom of speech and Orang Asli issues unmitigated. 

Gambia has launched a case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, the UN’s highest court.

The court has reserved its decision to a date to be fixed later following appeals by the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly.

The money will be held by the US Marshals Service in an interest-bearing account pending disposal of the case

The prosecutor says this is contrary to Najib's claim that all his actions were made under advice of SRC's board of directors.

SRC TRIAL | Ex-PM demands to know the truth, denies cover-up allegation of the money borrowed from pension fund.

Its secretary-general J Solomon says his media team had contacted Khairudin Abdul Samad for comments.

Chief minister announces mega-developments for the state amid objections from environmental groups. 

He also says the findings of the special task force probing the disappearance of Pastor Koh and Amri Che Mat to be ready soon

Zul Hisham claims he had little knowledge about Yayasan Akalbudi.

Without naming any individuals, Muhyiddin urges those involved in feuds to find solutions as soon as possible.

Wan Ahmad Wan Omar testifies today that the firm only does work related to registering voters.

At least 250 journalists were imprisoned worldwide this year.

MP SPEAKS | It should be easy to verify whether Umno's Omar Faudzar is telling the truth or disseminating fake news.

Al Shaabab, an al Qaeda linked Islamist militant group, often launches bombing and gun raids in the capital city of Mogadishu.                   

Najib is suing the banking group for allegedly taking instructions from Jho Low concerning his bank accounts.

Selangor's Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged the people of the state not to put communists leaders on a pedestal.

The ruler said while some argue the Communist Party of Malaysia (CPM) fought against colonisers, they did not fight for a democracy.

This after party VP Zuraida Kamruddin says Anwar tried to convince her about the video.

The CEO tells of his personal experience in dealing with an AirAsia crash in the Java Sea in 2014.

He says he was never contacted for quotes by MTUC which allegedly misrepresented the council's stand.

As a starting measure, state govt has implemented a campaign prohibiting the use of the items every Saturday. 

The youth and sports minister underwent the surgery this morning. His ministry said visitors are not allowed and gave no further details.

An Education Department assistant director and a school headmaster were called up by Bukit Aman.

This is to ensure that the courts can carry out their functions and responsibilities effectively, says Minister Azmin Ali.

LETTER | Society must consider providing the right support and information to curb children from sexually abusing peers. 

It is not easy to build a strong, united Bangsa Malaysia as it will require big sacrifices from every community, he says.

The ruler says while some argue the Communist Party of Malaysia fought against colonisers, they did not fight for a democracy.

Flood victims evacuated from their homes in Sabah increased to 377 people today compared with 206 yesterday.

Chile defence minister Alberto Espina says chances of finding survivors in missing aircraft 'difficult'.

LETTER | We are now more polarized, divided and distrustful of other races.

Agong says we are the number two best trading partner of the UK among Asean countries.

COMMENT | The failures of both BN and Harapan regimes in providing good governance requires a progressive third force.

The ruling is a setback for Trump who has argued that the wall will deter illegal border crossings.

The sanctions target military chief Min Aung Hlaing as Aung San Suu Kyi leads Myanmar’s defence against genocide charges.

ADUN SPEAKS | The party is behaving like an irrational parent refusing to give up control of TAR UC as a grown-up child. 

LETTER | One-and-a-half years since Pakatan Harapan was elected, and there is still much more that needs to be done, says the NGO.

COMMENT | Umno finds support in Malays burdened by the failure of Harapan's policies.

Only one in four people infected experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and headaches, says Health Ministry specialist.

The two nations' border agreement to be renewed next year will lean towards the use of technology to monitor border security - Muhyiddin.

LETTER | The debate should not be a one-off event but a move towards strengthening human rights in Malaysian society.

Andrew Lo claims that MTUC president and secretary-general are imposing personal views that run contrary to workers' interests.

Khalid Samad remains as communications chief, while Mohd Hatta Ramli replaces Anuar Tahir as the party sec-gen.

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

Five people and a police detective were pronounced dead in an exchange of gunfire in a New Jersey grocery store.

LETTER | The forthcoming S'wak election is a good time for EC to adopt a strategy to enfranchise S'wak voters.

COMMENT | Tthe fact that there were 35 contenders vying for 12 places shows that more people are willing to serve the Malaysian Bar.

This follows the questioning of Anwar's former research officer, Yusoff Rawther, for two consecutive days over his allegations.

Awards come in conjunction with the 74th birthday today of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

YOURSAY | 'Najib must explain from whom he received the money.'

UPDATED 7.50PM | Report says banks have great leverage on their clients' activities, but are falling short on sustainable financing rules.

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

On the last day, yesterday, the contingent picked up four golds, besides the 58 silver and 71 bronze medals already won.

Board chairperson Ahmad Kassim calls on members with information or evidence of misconduct to lodge a report with the board.

Gambia opens its case against Myanmar by drawing from witness accounts of rapes and killings recorded by UN investigators.