Archive - 21 December 2019

Silent protest supporting Uyghurs outside China-backed Xinjiang tourism event

Silent protest supporting Uyghurs outside China-backed Xinjiang tourism event

The protest was held outside the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre ahead of a cultural show tonight.
Jawi - Dong Jiao Zong needs to respect cabinet decision, says Syed Saddiq

Jawi - Dong Jiao Zong needs to respect cabinet decision, says Syed Saddiq

It had been discussed at great length in the cabinet which achieved a consensus, says the Youth and Sports minister.

Kit Siang: 'No basis' to fear chaos if Chinese congress not anti-Malay

Kit Siang: 'No basis' to fear chaos if Chinese congress not anti-Malay

The PM warned yesterday that certain Malay groups would act in a "very Malay way" resulting in chaos.

K'tan police confirm five drown in floods

K'tan police confirm five drown in floods

Most of the cases occurred when the victims were wading through floodwaters, says state police chief Hasanuddin Hassan.

Mara to refocus: No more new investments except in education

Mara to refocus: No more new investments except in education

A review of all Mara subsidiaries in non-education areas will be carried out.

Who is advising the PM on Malaysia’s foreign affairs?

Who is advising the PM on Malaysia’s foreign affairs?

ADUN SPEAKS | This is not the first time that Mahathir has said something pointed out as inaccurate by India.

KL Summit 2019 not funded by gov't, says summit's sec-gen

KL Summit 2019 not funded by gov't, says summit's sec-gen

He says the summit was privately funded including from donations.

Zakir Naik told not to raise racial issues but many do it - PM

Zakir Naik told not to raise racial issues but many do it - PM

UPDATED 4.15PM | 'We have to ask people not to make comments about race relations in M'sia because this is a sensitive issue.'

That's their opinion - Dr M on India's rebuke over citizenship law criticism

That's their opinion - Dr M on India's rebuke over citizenship law criticism

UPDATED 4.50PM | India's External Affairs Ministry says Mahathir is factually wrong about the new citizenship law.

Amanah Youth chief calls for harsher penalties against drunk drivers

Amanah Youth chief calls for harsher penalties against drunk drivers

He makes the call following a series of recent fatal accidents involving drunk drivers.

Klang MP to lawyer - why single out DAP over LTTE?

Klang MP to lawyer - why single out DAP over LTTE?

Lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla is asking DAP leaders to stop criticising the police on investigations into LTTE.

The Chinese Organisations Congress - good or bad?

The Chinese Organisations Congress - good or bad?

COMMENT | The PM's prediction that this congress will result in unpleasant reactions from extremist Malay groups is likely accurate.

Johor doubles allowances of city councillors to RM1,800

Johor doubles allowances of city councillors to RM1,800

The allowances for municipal councillors is increased from RM800 to RM1,300, and district councillors from RM600 to RM1,000.

Gold dinar for trade: Dr M says KL Summit participants seriously looking into it

Gold dinar for trade: Dr M says KL Summit participants seriously looking into it

He proposes the use of the gold dinar only for international trade, not to replace domestic currencies.

Perak Sultan urges Muslim countries to do more to help refugees

Perak Sultan urges Muslim countries to do more to help refugees

UPDATED 12.45PM | UNHCR reports the number of displaced persons in the world now rivals that at the end of the Second World War.

Sanctions on Iran, Qatar - M'sia, too, not safe, warns Dr M

Sanctions on Iran, Qatar - M'sia, too, not safe, warns Dr M

While praising the two countries, he says other countries must be mindful that they can become a victim.

A broad concept of humanity is needed to bring about unity

A broad concept of humanity is needed to bring about unity

COMMENT | The Muslims and non-Muslims worlds are deeply intertwined and cannot be easily separated, if at all.

Our intentions misunderstood, Dr M tells those slighted, suspicious of KL Summit

Our intentions misunderstood, Dr M tells those slighted, suspicious of KL Summit

The four-day gathering of Muslim nations has generated its fair share of international controversies.

More than 3,000 flood victims evacuated in four states

More than 3,000 flood victims evacuated in four states

The flood situation in Johor and Pahang improves today, little change in the situation in Kelantan and Sabah.

UK on track for Jan 31 Brexit as Boris wins vote on deal

UK on track for Jan 31 Brexit as Boris wins vote on deal

It's PM Johnson's first step towards fulfilling his election pledge to deliver Britain’s departure from European Union after his landslide victory.

Turkish protesters march in support of Uyghurs after Ozil comments

Turkish protesters march in support of Uyghurs after Ozil comments

Last week, the Arsenal star criticised both China's policy on Uyghurs and the silence of Muslims in response.

Drawing political lessons from Christmas

Drawing political lessons from Christmas

COMMENT | Politicians should listen to the ‘better angels of their nature’ to serve the rakyat, instead of themselves and their cronies.

Maintain drainage system to avoid floods - Malacca exco

Maintain drainage system to avoid floods - Malacca exco

Floods occur when drains and rivers are not properly maintained, says the exco.

M’sia Productivity Corp wants to cut red tape, targets 4pct growth

M’sia Productivity Corp wants to cut red tape, targets 4pct growth

INTERVIEW | Chairperson Tian Chua also aims to help Harapan formulate more productive and consultative policies.

PKR 20 years on - 'Kajang Move', 'Kita Lawan' and uncouth leaders

PKR 20 years on - 'Kajang Move', 'Kita Lawan' and uncouth leaders

COMMENT | Yes, politics is about winning power. But this must be for the upliftment of the people.

Stop touching on our internal affairs - India rebukes Dr M over comments at KL Summit

Stop touching on our internal affairs - India rebukes Dr M over comments at KL Summit

The prime minister was commenting on India's new citizenship laws.

The problem with Tian Chua not calling Anwar the '8th PM'

The problem with Tian Chua not calling Anwar the '8th PM'

COMMENT | Come out of the closet and make the case that Azmin is a better candidate for the top job.

ICC to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas

ICC to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian areas

Its chief prosecutor says this will be done as soon as the court's jurisdiction is established.

From Isma-led do to gov’t event - your KiniGuide to the KL Summit

From Isma-led do to gov’t event - your KiniGuide to the KL Summit

KINIGUIDE | Do the pros outweigh the cons at controversy-filled KL Summit?

Boeing's challenge against SpaceX sees setback as flight test fails to reach ISS

Boeing's challenge against SpaceX sees setback as flight test fails to reach ISS

Boeing's Starliner burns too much fuel that it could not climb high enough into orbit to reach the International Space Station.

Yoursay: Najib should plead innocence in court, not mosque

Yoursay: Najib should plead innocence in court, not mosque

YOURSAY | ‘If ‘sumpah laknat’ can prove a person is innocent, then why do we need judges?’

Six dead in deadliest day of Indian citizenship protest

Six dead in deadliest day of Indian citizenship protest

Protesters say India's new citizenship laws discriminate Muslims.

FB takes down RM37.26mil pro-Trump disinformation campaign using fake faces

FB takes down RM37.26mil pro-Trump disinformation campaign using fake faces

'The amount is almost 100 times what Facebook said Russia's infamous troll farm spent in the run-up to and shortly after the 2016 US presidential election'.

Customs vessel shot at in Semporna waters

Customs vessel shot at in Semporna waters

Smugglers, believed to be smuggling cigarettes, open fire on the customs vessel.

Najib’s religious oath on Altantuya's murder and 9 news from yesterday

Najib’s religious oath on Altantuya's murder and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.