Archive - 24 December 2019

TAR UC student group questions lack of upgrades despite profit by MCA-owned firm

TAR UC student group questions lack of upgrades despite profit by MCA-owned firm

The hostel manager's 2018 financial statement shows RM1.006 million in profits, says the group.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas to disperse Christmas Eve protesters

Hong Kong police fire tear gas to disperse Christmas Eve protesters

Protesters inside malls had thrown various objects at police who responded by beating some demonstrators with batons.

Leaders call on M'sians to foster unity during Christmas season

Leaders call on M'sians to foster unity during Christmas season

Despite recent race-related issues, Malaysians must continue to preserve the country's harmony and plural culture, says Anwar Ibrahim.

Police rescue abducted businessperson, shoot dead two armed kidnappers

Police rescue abducted businessperson, shoot dead two armed kidnappers

The kidnappers had demanded for a RM30.5 million ransom.

Jan 28 decision on AG's appeal against committal proceedings

Jan 28 decision on AG's appeal against committal proceedings

The committal proceedings were filed by the father of late firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim.

Dong Zong clarifies Dec 28 event not rally, only discussion on Jawi

Dong Zong clarifies Dec 28 event not rally, only discussion on Jawi

It is an indoor meeting to express the stance of Chinese NGOs, says the educationist group.

Education Ministry refutes 'Islamisation' in schools after Yadim letter leaked

Education Ministry refutes 'Islamisation' in schools after Yadim letter leaked

The setting up of Rakan Siswa Yadim will be limited to Muslim students who want to volunteer, it says.
Sisters charged with taking RM3m wrongly credited into their account

Sisters charged with taking RM3m wrongly credited into their account

The money belongs to Crest Hill Group Ltd.

RM100 minimum wage increase is reasonable: Kok

RM100 minimum wage increase is reasonable: Kok

The hike will not cause significant impairment to the bottom line of employers, she says.

10 pct discount for Besraya, NPE, Lekas tolls for Xmas

10 pct discount for Besraya, NPE, Lekas tolls for Xmas

Offer applicable to road users of class one vehicles from midnight today until 11.59pm tomorrow.

Bulldozers loom - Kg Segambut Permai residents, gov't at impasse

Bulldozers loom - Kg Segambut Permai residents, gov't at impasse

UPDATED 7.15PM | Gov't offers residents six months' stay at PPR, but they say it's not enough.

Retired cops hold anti-communist rally in KL

Retired cops hold anti-communist rally in KL

They fear that certain parties are reviving the ideology in the country.

Dong Jiao Zong agrees with Anwar but remains firm on Jawi script congress

Dong Jiao Zong agrees with Anwar but remains firm on Jawi script congress

'We are willing to hold dialogues with any quarter before or after the Dec 28 congress,' it says.

Johari denies signing deals at Eagle High meet

Johari denies signing deals at Eagle High meet

Felda's investment in Indonesia never the decision of Finance Ministry, says former finance minister II.

Ramkarpal to AG: Do what predecessors failed, solve Altantuya murder

Ramkarpal to AG: Do what predecessors failed, solve Altantuya murder

He also wants Thomas to ensure Najib's statement is recorded when an investigation is re-opened.

Azmin urges Malaysians to reject bigotry, extremism and intolerance

Azmin urges Malaysians to reject bigotry, extremism and intolerance

In his Christmas message, Azmin says everyone should embrace the spirit of understanding, moderation and mutual respect

Get special select committee to review Mavcom-Caam merger

Get special select committee to review Mavcom-Caam merger

LETTER | How sure are we that this merger will create a more capable aviation regulator and not chaos?

Former top cop Hanif claims AG was Chin Peng's 'good friend'

Former top cop Hanif claims AG was Chin Peng's 'good friend'

As such, he wants to know if he will prosecute those who violate the Hat Yai Peace Accord.

Communal politics begets communal reactions

Communal politics begets communal reactions

LETTER | Are Malaysian politicians really aware of what India's controversial citizenship law means to comment on the matter?

Mahathir’s endless diplomatic blunders

Mahathir’s endless diplomatic blunders

LETTER | Malaysians wondering about the prime minister’s endgame.

Go ahead and sue, unfazed Ramasamy tells MIC 'clowns'

Go ahead and sue, unfazed Ramasamy tells MIC 'clowns'

This after MIC sec-gen describes Ramasamy's allegations as a 'bald-faced blatant lie' and demands retraction.
Dissecting the rising cost of living in Malaysia

Dissecting the rising cost of living in Malaysia

LETTER | The question here is, how much money does a person need to live in Malaysia?

Maszlee should meet Dong Jiao Zong on Jawi issue: KLSCAH

Maszlee should meet Dong Jiao Zong on Jawi issue: KLSCAH

Agreeing with Anwar's call for dialogue, it believes such a meeting will resolve misunderstandings on the matter.

'Sumpah laknat' should be avoided, but not wrong - Pahang mufti

'Sumpah laknat' should be avoided, but not wrong - Pahang mufti

'For most people, it is not suitable; if not they will want to swear an oath over every little thing.'

We'll work harder to deliver on election promises, says Guan Eng

We'll work harder to deliver on election promises, says Guan Eng

In Christmas greeting, the finance minister adds the government needs to listen more to the people.

Altantuya murder story incomplete, says AG

Altantuya murder story incomplete, says AG

Thomas says he is looking into ordering a fresh investigation into the murder of the Mongolian national.

Goodbye, Wawasan 2020 and good luck, Bangsa Malaysia?

Goodbye, Wawasan 2020 and good luck, Bangsa Malaysia?

LETTER | What did our forefathers forget and what do we need to remember?

China denies forced labour claims after plea found in Christmas card

China denies forced labour claims after plea found in Christmas card

News report says a girl received the note saying 'foreign prisoners' in a Shanghai prison had packed the charity cards.

Entrenched reasons to fuss over khat

Entrenched reasons to fuss over khat

LETTER | Malaysian education system provides an unparalleled degree of choice for parents, students.

None of us will live to see the gender gap close

None of us will live to see the gender gap close

COMMENT | At the rate the currents trends are going, the overall global gender gap will only be closed in 99.5 years.

Who are Saudis under spotlight over Khashoggi's killing?

Who are Saudis under spotlight over Khashoggi's killing?

The Saudi public prosecutor did not name the sentenced individuals on Monday.
The problems with university rankings obsession

The problems with university rankings obsession

COMMENT | Rankings either have little to do with the teaching dimension, or have a dubious record of delivering benefits.

US military tracking Santa, and 'Christmas gift' from North Korea

US military tracking Santa, and 'Christmas gift' from North Korea

Norad’s Santa tracking website gets nearly 15 million unique visitors across the globe.

MIC: It was Ramasamy who provoked Cameron Highlands' farms demolition

MIC: It was Ramasamy who provoked Cameron Highlands' farms demolition

Party wants him to retract his allegations, or they will file defamation suit.

UN official decries 'mockery' of justice in Khashoggi murder case

UN official decries 'mockery' of justice in Khashoggi murder case

Saudi Arabia allows the masterminds of last year’s killing of the journalist to go free.
Fuziah: Evicted farmers need to pay for kids schooling too

Fuziah: Evicted farmers need to pay for kids schooling too

Cameron Highlands farmers should have been allowed to harvest crops, says Pahang Harapan chief.

What the 'smartphone decade' has wrought

What the 'smartphone decade' has wrought

Here are 10 ways the smartphone has made its mark over the decade.

Water supply has resumed in some affected areas, rest to follow

Water supply has resumed in some affected areas, rest to follow

Those closest to the Sungai Semenyih treatment plant will get their water back soonest, says Air Selangor.

Yoursay: Khairul Azam, unity is not a synonym for subjugation

Yoursay: Khairul Azam, unity is not a synonym for subjugation

YOURSAY | ‘A legal challenge ought to be mounted, too, against UiTM for using English...’
US recalls its ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row

US recalls its ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row

After the Zambian gov't slams Daniel Foote for criticising the country's jailing of a gay couple.

Yoursay: Malaysians don’t need moral policing from DBKL

Yoursay: Malaysians don’t need moral policing from DBKL

YOURSAY | ‘Whoever gives this type of directive is just plain stupid and ridiculous.’
Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence amid 737 crisis

Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence amid 737 crisis

Two MAX crashes under him - and his failure to contain the fallout - tarnished Boeing’s reputation with airlines and regulators.

Badminton coach Izuan Ibrahim dies

Badminton coach Izuan Ibrahim dies

Medical examination revealed that the former BAM Junior Squad coach had intracranial bleeding.

If it’s only about money, why kill Altantuya?

If it’s only about money, why kill Altantuya?

COMMENT | Why should we bother about what our leaders do in private?

Here's why Malaysia’s halal export stumbled lately

Here's why Malaysia’s halal export stumbled lately

However, the gov't aims for the country to be the most competitive in the global halal industry by 2030.

Anwar wants all sides to turn down Jawi temperature, and 8 news from yesterday

Anwar wants all sides to turn down Jawi temperature, and 8 news from yesterday

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