Archive - 13 December 2019

It would mark the company's first annual profit since China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group took a stake.

KIMANIS POLLS | If Anifah wants to contest on a BN ticket, that would be discussed in detail, says Sabah Umno chief Bung Mokhtar Radin.

Minister Mazslee Malik details the ministry's achievements in the 40-page report card.

The government opines that the number of posts can be reduced without affecting service delivery, says deputy minister.

Education minister answers reporters' questions with an apparent non sequitur, but his deputy sheds some light.

'Why the delay? Enough is enough,' Samantha Chong tweets.

PPN says Kulasegaran has no power to proclaim IT firm is innocent of alleged wrongdoings.

The court has ordered the London-based editor of Sarawak Report to be present in court for the trial.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit calls for a street protest after Thailand's election panel asked the court to dissolve his Future Forward Party.

LETTER | We have forgotten it if not forgiven other atrocities so why should Chin Peng be an exception?

The police informed the victim that among their reasons for closing the case was a lack of concrete evidence.

LETTER | Mavcom can function as a good check and balance on the ministry as they do not answer to the minister.

LETTER | Whether we care to admit or not, we love to create layers and layers of bureaucracies.

'Yes, that is the report that I received, they are not registered,' says Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Bukit Aman says it is now looking into the need to call more people in for statements.

Deloitte claims the review conducted by the Securities Commission this year had been pre-judged and exhibited apparent bias.

A landslide Conservative win marks the ultimate failure of opponents of Britain’s departure from the European Union.

321 of the accused plead guilty and received either a four-month jail sentence or RM5k fine.

However, the Education Ministry is prioritising the opinion of the Parent-Teachers Associations, says deputy minister.

Students to take the matter up to PM, Education Ministry if the university does not take their demands seriously.

Obama: Leaders should surround themselves with smarter people, associates who can tell when they make mistakes.

Political aide claims he was instructed not to comment on allegations, but feels he has been the victim of falsehood.

Victim was set ablaze in a field in retaliation by 'powerful' men she had accused of sex assault a year before.

Commander of the US Pacific Fleet Admiral John Aquilino criticises China's construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea.

Solihan Badri dismisses this as nothing more than a spear campaign by the opposition.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party are set for a resounding victory in Britain's election.

The PKR vice president says party leaders or members who issue public statements are motivated by self-interest.

Tengku Adnan needs passport to seek medical treatment in Australia.

UPDATED 5:13PM | Former US president delivers a speech during Obama Foundation programme in Kuala Lumpur today.

Prosecution failed to prove civil forfeiture cases against the two entities, judge rules.

Transport Minister says the gov't want to strengthen CAAM's financial capability.

Efforts to ensure more people own houses are being carried out by the federal and state governments, says minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Police identified nine societies behind event but only three were registered while the rest are ‘unlawful’, adds RoS.

Abang Johari Tun Openg wants to know the terms and conditions of the offer from the gov't.

The martial art has been inscribed under the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity category.

He says government must ensure funds are directed towards and ultimately reach their intended recipients.

However, AG Tommy Thomas says judicial function of the court is eroded by virtue of Section 13.

LETTER | Such institutions already exist and five new ones will cost millions.

While some democratic space has opened up, Abdul Fareed says, draconian laws that should have been removed are still in place.

'It might just be one of many parties which voters will have difficulty choosing.'

The marine mammal was found stranded near Kuala Nerus and safely returned to sea.

COMMENT | Polio is a simple disease that can be eradicated simply by providing a cheap vaccine.

UPDATED 2.16PM | This is after the court allows Najib to inspect the documents in relation to his 1MDB trial.

COMMENT | They arise from non-compliance with the basic legal requirements of the TAR UC Education Foundation Charter.

'This decision to retract the appeal notice is closure. This is the end of the NFC case,' says Rafizi’s lawyer.

LETTER | The change made 18 months ago was never about a single person, a single party, an alliance or any self-portrayed saviour.

449 victims from Beaufort and Membakut take temporary shelter from rising waters.

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi says there are deep-seated issues that need to be resolved between both countries.

Inceif president says enhancing education, especially Stem, important for global contribution.

Experts say there is still a 50-60 pct chance of another eruption in the coming hours on White Island.

Police say improvised explosive device weighing 25kg installed in gas cylinder.

Since August, Refinitiv blocked more than 200 stories about the Hong Kong protests plus numerous other Reuters articles.

The last barge procession for a coronation was in 1925.

The location of the capsule buried in 2004 might have changed or submerged after years of being buried in the South Pole.

He tells The Malaysian Insight that he is against a proposal to sell the state chapter's Shah Alam headquarters.

Party eager to help Warisan win big in by-election, says Sabah Bersatu leader Khairul Firdaus.

Dept detained 941 Chinese nationals involved in various online scams in Malaysia so far, says Khairul Dzaimee Daud.

COMMENT | One hopes, if there is a listing, Malaysians and Malaysian funds are given preference over foreigners.

Mooted by Malaysia, Pakistan and Turkey, the summit will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Dec 18 to 21.

Accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri Agong and their three children, they are received at Buckingham Palace by Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex.

COMMENT | Whilst the average Malaysian was struggling to make a living and pay his taxes, Umno-Baru leaders merely helped themselves to taxpayers' money.

The prime minister's Conservative Party is expected to make a resounding victory in the UK election, with an 86-seat majority.

YOURSAY | 'Yes, Azmin and Co fought for reformasi while Anwar was in prison, but who paid the heavier price?'

Those unhappy about him being Perda chairperson and for representing Yusoff Rawther can refer it to Rina Harun, he says.

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