Archive - 18 December 2019

Ministry officers seize RM1.3m worth of fake branded footwear in Ipoh

Ministry officers seize RM1.3m worth of fake branded footwear in Ipoh

The raids were conducted on two premises at Menglembu and Chandan Raya Industrial Areas, following a two-week surveillance.

Malaysian Bar wants investigation on Azilah’s SD too

Malaysian Bar wants investigation on Azilah’s SD too

Its president Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor says no limitations for criminal investigations as the truth must emerge.

Dr M hopeful KL Summit will lead to bigger things for Muslims

Dr M hopeful KL Summit will lead to bigger things for Muslims

The prime minister says the summit aims to affirm initiatives in improving the lives of Muslims the world over.

Minimum monthly wage of RM1,200 fixed for 57 major towns

Minimum monthly wage of RM1,200 fixed for 57 major towns

This minimum monthly wage, and at the rate of RM1,100 a month for the rest of the country, is to take effect from Jan 1, 2020.

Full post-mortem report on death of Nora Anne is not ready

Full post-mortem report on death of Nora Anne is not ready

The police are also waiting for Chemistry Dept reports on the Franco-Irish teenager, says Negeri Sembilan police chief Mohamad Mat Yusop.

Police: Three days remand for Klang-based cleaning company staff

Police: Three days remand for Klang-based cleaning company staff

Klang Utara police chief Nurulhuda Mohd Salleh says investigations are ongoing over allegations of forced labour.

Four deaths due to northeast monsoon: MMEA

Four deaths due to northeast monsoon: MMEA

Floods in Kelantan worsens with the number of evacuees rising to 3,149 from 2,374 victims today.

Penang Amanah to play bigger role combating fake news, hate speech

Penang Amanah to play bigger role combating fake news, hate speech

The party's state information director Zaidi Zakaria said they will counter false narratives with facts and figures.

486 reports on offences recorded in nine by-elections: Hanipa Maidin

486 reports on offences recorded in nine by-elections: Hanipa Maidin

The deputy minister says the Election Commission also lodged 30 police reports on the recorded offences.

LTTE: Assemblyman among four who plead not guilty

LTTE: Assemblyman among four who plead not guilty

Earlier the Sessions Court allowed the prosecution's application to transfer all cases to the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
January hearing of suit filed by gov't against NFC

January hearing of suit filed by gov't against NFC

The government is seeking RM253.6 million which was loaned to the National Feedlot Corporation.

Over RM250,000 from Sabah Umno Liaison Committee forfeited to gov't

Over RM250,000 from Sabah Umno Liaison Committee forfeited to gov't

The money is allegedly linked to 1MDB funds.

Ex-IGP's Twitter shootout continues over Altantuya murder

Ex-IGP's Twitter shootout continues over Altantuya murder

Musa Hassan argues that justice should be served through the courts and not social media.
India court dismisses appeal against death penalty over 2012 bus rape

India court dismisses appeal against death penalty over 2012 bus rape

Victim's mother welcomes the ruling and hoped all four suspects would be executed soon.

PMO: Dr M never met Azilah, gov't not linked to SD

PMO: Dr M never met Azilah, gov't not linked to SD

Najib's lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah claims that Azilah was brought out from the Kajang prison to meet a "VVIP".

No more excuses, Daim advises gov't to bring down food costs

No more excuses, Daim advises gov't to bring down food costs

He also urges authorities to focus on agriculture to move the nation forward and achieve a sustainable future.

OPPO APAC announces regional strategy at its new home in Malaysia

OPPO APAC announces regional strategy at its new home in Malaysia

New APAC Hub Centre enhances market operations to lead in the upcoming 5G era in the region.

India's top court issues notice to federal gov't over new citizenship law

India's top court issues notice to federal gov't over new citizenship law

A three-judge bench of supreme court today declined to stay the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Court allows temporary release of Shafee's passport

Court allows temporary release of Shafee's passport

This is to enable him to travel to Perth, Australia to attend to work matters.

Chinese leader Xi visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes

Chinese leader Xi visits gambling hub Macau as nearby Hong Kong seethes

He is expected to announce a slew of supportive policies which seen as a reward for Macau’s stability and loyalty to China.
Bandar M'sia now greener, with more 'affordable housing'

Bandar M'sia now greener, with more 'affordable housing'

The project will have 85 acres of green or recreational space, up from 48.6 acres in the original plan.

Najib, Irwan's RM6.6b CBT trial dates vacated for SRC case

Najib, Irwan's RM6.6b CBT trial dates vacated for SRC case

Judge made the decision to give priority to the SRC court hearing.

US Securities Commission: Najib got kickbacks from 1MDB bonds

US Securities Commission: Najib got kickbacks from 1MDB bonds

This was facilitated by former Goldman Sachs executive Tim Leissner whom the commission says was aware Najib would benefit.

Shafee: They'll hang themselves by admitting Azilah-VVIP meeting

Shafee: They'll hang themselves by admitting Azilah-VVIP meeting

Lawyer keeping mum on who the VVIP was and when exactly the meeting took place.

Najib willing to risk divine retribution over Azilah's SD

Najib willing to risk divine retribution over Azilah's SD

The former PM will perform a 'sumpah laknat' in relation to Altantuya's murder this Friday.

PNB declares 5.5 sen income distribution for ASB

PNB declares 5.5 sen income distribution for ASB

This was despite a 7.2 percent year-to-date contraction in Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI.

Daim tepid on Bandar Malaysia, points to property glut

Daim tepid on Bandar Malaysia, points to property glut

He indicates there is a property overhang valued at approximately RM20 billion.

2019-12-18

2019-12-18

'Deep state' - protect both politicians and civil servants

'Deep state' - protect both politicians and civil servants

LETTER | The solution is to make the large civil service much more multiracial and secular.

City Hall sour over ‘sugar daddy’ dating site billboards

City Hall sour over ‘sugar daddy’ dating site billboards

UPDATED 5.15PM | The City Hall describes the billboards as obscene and sensitive in nature.

DAP rep dares PAS to ask Hadi to take polygraph test

DAP rep dares PAS to ask Hadi to take polygraph test

'Party should get its president to tell the truth on RM90m claim first before asking Anwar to take lie detector test.'

Pharmaniaga's contract extended to ensure smooth transition - deputy minister

Pharmaniaga's contract extended to ensure smooth transition - deputy minister

The contract extension will be for 25 months.

Azilah never left prison since 2015 - Prisons Dept refutes Shafee's claim

Azilah never left prison since 2015 - Prisons Dept refutes Shafee's claim

The last time he was taken out of the Kajang prison was in April 2015 to attend court proceedings.

Erdogan arrives in Malaysia for KL Summit

Erdogan arrives in Malaysia for KL Summit

The summit intends to address issues of concern to Muslims and the Muslim world.

Patient rights - need for protection beyond insurance

Patient rights - need for protection beyond insurance

LETTER | When things go wrong for the sick, what mechanisms are in place for public to deal with medical errors?

Najib didn't dispute veracity of signature during MACC grilling, court hears

Najib didn't dispute veracity of signature during MACC grilling, court hears

NAJIB TRIAL | The ex-PM also says he delegated the management of his personal and private banking accounts.

An advertisement-based recruitment system for MOs

An advertisement-based recruitment system for MOs

LETTER | The university hospitals are doing this when it comes to taking in service MOs.

The right policy mix can help M'sians make ends meet

The right policy mix can help M'sians make ends meet

COMMENT | It’s no surprise that a large share of Malaysians feel that they are falling behind.

Heavy rainfall alert for Kelantan, Terengganu

Heavy rainfall alert for Kelantan, Terengganu

MetMalaysia also issues yellow warning for Pahang and Sabah which is expected to last until tomorrow.

No proof carcass is of rescued dolphin, says expert

No proof carcass is of rescued dolphin, says expert

UMT lecturer says tests needed to determine if dead marine mammal found two days after one was saved is the same animal.

Stakes in Petronas: Chance for S'wak, Sabah to own global-class shares

Stakes in Petronas: Chance for S'wak, Sabah to own global-class shares

Mahathir makes this point during his meeting with Abang Johari Openg and Mohd Shafie Apdal in Putrajaya.
PAS leader wants PM-designate Anwar to take lie detector test

PAS leader wants PM-designate Anwar to take lie detector test

The people must know about the credibility of their future premier, says Roslan Shahir.

KL Summit needs to come up with new solutions

KL Summit needs to come up with new solutions

LETTER | A stable, progress and peaceful global Islamic community is essential for word peace.

Migrant workers continue to be denied their civic freedoms in Malaysia

Migrant workers continue to be denied their civic freedoms in Malaysia

COMMENT | The cabinet has to immediately release the findings of the Independent Committee on the Management of Foreign Workers, which was set up in 2018.
We have failed our foreign workers

We have failed our foreign workers

LETTER | Malaysia presents one of the starkest and unjust realities for those who move here looking to better their lives.

Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle lion cubs from Malaysia

Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle lion cubs from Malaysia

Also rescued was a leopard cub and 58 Indian star tortoises.

Mavcom is being killed for the failures of CAAM

Mavcom is being killed for the failures of CAAM

LETTER | Merging the two when their roles are worlds apart is a regressive move.

Tokyo court orders journalist pay damages over alleged rape suit

Tokyo court orders journalist pay damages over alleged rape suit

Victim claims she was forced to re-enact the alleged rape with a life-sized doll while male police watched.

For love of god, not fear of man

For love of god, not fear of man

COMMENT | Mankind is quick and harsh to prosecute, when in fact, God is quick and gentle to forgive and even reward.

Ipoh mayor promoted to Perak state secretary

Ipoh mayor promoted to Perak state secretary

Ahmad Sauidi Abdul Rahim is reassigned barely six months after taking up job as Ipoh mayor.

Dewan Negara passes 2020 Supply Bill

Dewan Negara passes 2020 Supply Bill

The bill which will allocate RM297 billion for next year's expenditure was unanimously approved.

Yoursay: AG delivers a sliver of reform to new Malaysia

Yoursay: AG delivers a sliver of reform to new Malaysia

YOURSAY | ‘Kudos to Tommy Thomas for wise, fair and resolute judgement, and fast action.’
Taiwan fights election fake news 'bombarded by China'

Taiwan fights election fake news 'bombarded by China'

Ahead of its Jan 11 election, Taiwan says Chinese 'rumours' and 'cyber armies' are undermining its democracy.

Pope abolishes 'pontifical secrecy' for sex abuse investigations

Pope abolishes 'pontifical secrecy' for sex abuse investigations

Advocates for victims of sex abuse applaud the move as being long overdue.

Yoursay: Altantuya’s murder - so cops needed permission to question VVIPs?

Yoursay: Altantuya’s murder - so cops needed permission to question VVIPs?

YOURSAY | 'The police are still beholden to politicians and their first instinct is to protect them.'

Day 64: Defence will introduce new witnesses in January, court hears

Day 64: Defence will introduce new witnesses in January, court hears

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.
China postpones UN Security Council discussion on Kashmir

China postpones UN Security Council discussion on Kashmir

Diplomats say this is because the UN peacekeeping mission there is not ready to provide a briefing.

Altantuya murder: The cover-up is as heinous as the crime

Altantuya murder: The cover-up is as heinous as the crime

COMMENT | The cover-up emboldens politicians to use the state security apparatus in any manner they see fit, and further destroys trust in public institutions.

Health Ministry seizes RM142m in medical products over three years

Health Ministry seizes RM142m in medical products over three years

These were seized in 4,169 raids against premises found to have violated various laws, says DG.

Gov't to strengthen bilateral ties with China through education

Gov't to strengthen bilateral ties with China through education

Deputy education minister says she discussed this with China's Education Ministry and hopes for support.

Lawyer says VVIP met Azilah outside prison, and 9 news from yesterday

Lawyer says VVIP met Azilah outside prison, and 9 news from yesterday

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