Archive - 12 December 2019

The application of civics values is not limited to the classroom but also covers practices at home and in public.

The Human Resources Ministry says the certification letter will be issued based on the authenticity of the employers.

The aim of the congress is to convince the government to cancel the lessons in vernacular schools.

Anthony Loke says Mavcom will still operate as usual until the Malaysian Aviation Commission Act 2015 is repealed.

Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus says the central bank will focus on long-term economic perspective and financial system.

Former US first lady says there's no 'moving forward if half of the population is left out of the conversation'.

The Attorney-General’s chambers approved the cases of S Arivainthan and V Balamurugan to be transferred.

He urges members to vent their grouses through internal channels instead and focus on the people's welfare.

I hope the decision to sack me will be retracted after I have been given a chance to defend myself, he says.

Finas chief refuses to cave in amid calls for him to step down.

The PKR president arrived at Bukit Aman at about 3.45pm and left close to 6pm.

Hearing of challenge to judicial review leave application over Lynas licence extension postponed to Jan 15.

Mohamad Amin Shahul Hamid, 38, pleaded not guilty to soliciting and accepting bribes totalling RM295,000.

Zulkifli Omar: No more wooden quarters for personnel, will upgrade in stages.

ZAHID TRIAL | The Maybank branch assistant manager identifies three cheques issued to a legal firm linked to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad says this will involve strata properties from low-cost housing schemes.

It wants Finance Ministry to play gatekeeper to prevent politically-exposed persons from abusing the system.

The Umno Supreme Council member faces three charges of accepting bribes totalling RM5.2m, and nine counts of money laundering involving nearly RM140m.

Charges are expected to be brought to the House floor next week.

Meeriam Rosaline says she has not been allowed to see the former minister since June.

Otai Reformis also want action to be taken against six others, including Azmin, Tian Chua and the Selangor MB.

Police seize plants, leaves and seeds worth RM1.21 million at a luxury unit in Mont Kiara.

'The gov't is seeking up to US$7.5b in reparations from Goldman Sachs for the losses we suffered in the 1MDB scandal.'

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says the percentage is expected to rise further by year’s end.

Emir Research also polls satisfaction towards Cabinet members but declines to reveal data.

He, however, dismisses speculation that him being the lawyer for both Yusoff and Mahathir suggests a political conspiracy.

The volcano on White Island is "highly volatile" and can erupt again within days, says authorities.

Court of Appeal expedites the matter from March 9, 2020, to Dec 13, 2019.

KIMANIS POLLS | Special meeting to discuss important dates for upcoming polls.

Resistance is strongest in Assam, where a movement against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh has simmered for decades.

COMMENT | Suaram is especially concerned about multi-billion arms purchases at a time when we face a trillion-ringgit national debt.

The policies include the establishment of a yuan-denominated stock exchange and acceleration of a renminbi settlement centre.

Special chamber proceedings will also go live as part of parliamentary reforms, says Dewan Rakyat speaker.

UPDATED 3.45PM | Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof says asset declaration is an essential practice to hold the politician accountable.

UPDATED 3.20PM | Emir Research study shows 53pct of Malays would pick the opp if elections are called now.

People can express their dissatisfaction over the issue by sending the cards to the Education Ministry, says party president Dominic Lau.

UPDATED 2.55PM | The Companies Commission intends to implement the guidelines in early 2020, says CCM director Norhaiza Jemon.

LETTER | Lack of money and incessant bureaucracy stymie efforts by sports associations to organise and train its athletes.

LETTER | The judiciary is the place where justice and integrity should be exemplary to the whole nation.

Insurers to fund payout, Weinstein not required to pay anything, says The New York Times.

"I am disappointed that such a decision was made with seeming disdain and without consultation with us," says Mavcom chairperson Nungsari.

Unemployed man pleads guilty for upload but says he only did it to invite discussion.

The group's president wants the area to be re-gazetted as forest reserve land.

LETTER | It’s time we stopped pretending they are effective and redirect our resources to actual solutions.

More people use 'they' to describe themselves on social media and in the workplace.

This came about with the cabinet’s approval for the integration to empower CAAM, TheEdge reports.

The 'floating' fire station in Semporna would speed up response time, especially for high-risk water villages.

The debris was found 30km south of where the plane last made contact in the sea between South America and the Antarctic

LETTER | Please, pass the bill on amendments to the Industrial Relations Act, for it will strengthen trade unions.

The abductions by Arakan Army rebels on Nov 3 were the highest-profile in a series of kidnappings.

This will be Israel's third national election in less than a year.

The half-an-hour meeting was to exchange views on the multi-cultural and multi-religious society in M'sia and the UK.

The three from Gabungan Parti Sarawak requested an extension of time and the House granted it, says speaker.

The interim application by Meeriam Rosaline will be heard at the Ipoh High Court today.

KIMANIS POLLS | Chief Minister Shafie Apdal lauds the decision made by his coalition partners last night.

He has a tight schedule, during which he will be conferred with an honorary doctorate and also, be the first to receive the Doha Forum Award.

Ongoing seismic activity preventing rescue teams from accessing White Island to recover bodies.

COMMENT | A good history lesson does not teach children to memorise 'facts' that are suspect.

The 16-year-old Swede has inspired millions of young people to take action against climate change.

COMMENT | The sleepy hollow is waking up and is revelling in a decade of robust growth.

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

Violent protests, student hunger strike break out over controversial legislation.  

Baru Bian vows to overcome challenges faced by bumiputra contractors.