Archive - 25 December 2019

Upko ready to assist Warisan candidate in Kimanis by-election

Upko ready to assist Warisan candidate in Kimanis by-election

KIMANIS POLLS | Its president says it will mobilise all Upko members in the constituency to vote for the Warisan candidate.

Pahang state gov't, Cameron Highlands MP misled public on Sg Ichat evictions

Pahang state gov't, Cameron Highlands MP misled public on Sg Ichat evictions

ADUN SPEAKS | The state government's claims that the earliest TOLs for the farmers were issued in 1993 are incorrect.

Transport Ministry takes unpopular measures to ensure safety of the people

Transport Ministry takes unpopular measures to ensure safety of the people

Citing the use of child car seats, Minister Anthony Loke says the measure was introduced despite protests and negative reactions.

Muslim NGOs want dialogue on Jawi, not keen on counter-rallies

Muslim NGOs want dialogue on Jawi, not keen on counter-rallies

Groups such as Abim firmly believe that only by engaging in dialogue can an amicable solution be reached.

KL Archbishop hopes common sense will prevail among religious leaders

KL Archbishop hopes common sense will prevail among religious leaders

He says this is to promote unity and bonds of friendship among all Malaysians.

TAR UC hostel firm slams 'irresponsible' claims, to explain after Christmas

TAR UC hostel firm slams 'irresponsible' claims, to explain after Christmas

Delta Prime urges all parties not to spread untruths that could defame the company.
Police seize cigarettes worth RM4.3m, nab three

Police seize cigarettes worth RM4.3m, nab three

Police seized 25,850 cartons of cigarettes of various brands on which duties have not been paid.

Khashoggi's fiancee says execution of those convicted would conceal truth

Khashoggi's fiancee says execution of those convicted would conceal truth

Hatice Cengiz describes the sentencing of five people to death in relation to the killing as unfair and invalid.
India beefs up security amid outrage against new law, anger with police

India beefs up security amid outrage against new law, anger with police

The government expects all state security officials to be on duty on Christmas Eve and through the holiday week.
Kelantan now requires civil servants to wear songkok on Thursdays

Kelantan now requires civil servants to wear songkok on Thursdays

The decision was made during the state government's 23rd executive councillor meeting on Nov 6.

Allowances under constant review, PSD says after critical incentive nixed

Allowances under constant review, PSD says after critical incentive nixed

Gov't to decide on allowance if there are any service schemes that meet criteria, says Public Service Department.

Bersatu Youth wants M'sia to mediate between China and Uyghurs

Bersatu Youth wants M'sia to mediate between China and Uyghurs

It cites our past experience in mediating between Muslim separatists and governments of Thailand and the Philippines.
Trader claims losing RM49,500 by non-existent credit company

Trader claims losing RM49,500 by non-existent credit company

Police say a low-interest rate has attracted the victim to apply for a loan of RM80,000.
Malay NGOs lodge report against Dong Jiao Zong

Malay NGOs lodge report against Dong Jiao Zong

They want Chinese educationist group to cancel congress on Jawi script.

Human rights group urges gov't to reject 'vigilantes' out to hunt migrants

Human rights group urges gov't to reject 'vigilantes' out to hunt migrants

This vigilante group is mischievous, puts public safety at risk, says Adrian Pereira.

Gov't optimistic of achieving 4.8pct GDP growth in 2020

Gov't optimistic of achieving 4.8pct GDP growth in 2020

This despite the challenging global economic environment, says deputy finance minister.
Mujahid urges 'anti-Jawi' proponents to postpone gathering

Mujahid urges 'anti-Jawi' proponents to postpone gathering

Minister says the postponement is to allow room for dialogue and find a mutual agreement.

M'sian banks fare well amidst fintech trends, global challenges

M'sian banks fare well amidst fintech trends, global challenges

The country has 26 commercial banks, 16 Islamic banks, one international Islamic bank and 11 investment banks.
'White Christmas' in Bukit Bintang

'White Christmas' in Bukit Bintang

Revelers and tourist play with artificial snow on Christmas eve

King, queen wish all Christians a Merry Christmas

King, queen wish all Christians a Merry Christmas

'May this festive season bring peace, prosperity, goodwill, and happiness to all.'
Perfect crosswind landing for aviation sector in 2019

Perfect crosswind landing for aviation sector in 2019

Move to downgrade Malaysia to Category 2 on safety concerns a rude wake-up call on the need to rectify things.

Gov't ends critical allowance for new doctors, professionals in civil service

Gov't ends critical allowance for new doctors, professionals in civil service

UPDATED 11.55AM | Syed Saddiq says gov't should cut allowances for ministers, politicians instead.

Water supply almost fully restored, says Air Selangor

Water supply almost fully restored, says Air Selangor

Air Selangor still mobilising emergency assistance such as water tanks, public water taps until entire area fully restored.

Pope: Don't let church failings distance you from God

Pope: Don't let church failings distance you from God

Christmas reminds us that God continues to love us all, even the worst of us, says Francis.
Banning smoking in eateries is not at all new

Banning smoking in eateries is not at all new

LETTER | The smoking ban was first introduced in 1982 when smoking was banned in all government premises.

Employers should stop being cry babies over minimum wage

Employers should stop being cry babies over minimum wage

LETTER | Minimum wage increases are not the cause of outward remittances and low exchange rates.

Standardise minimum wage at RM1.2k across the board

Standardise minimum wage at RM1.2k across the board

LETTER | A special cabinet committee is needed to devise a roadmap to achieving 48 pct compensation of employees per GDP.

Christmas - a time of sombre reflection

Christmas - a time of sombre reflection

COMMENT | A new leader, a new system, a nation of shared destiny, this is what Malaysia badly needs.

Postpone the Jawi lessons

Postpone the Jawi lessons

COMMENT | No critical thinking nor creative thinking is infused in these lessons. These are just pages of "what is Jawi". So what?

Top five newsmakers of 2019

Top five newsmakers of 2019

COMMENT | Five newsmakers attempted to change the system instead of rejuvenating a decaying one.

Yoursay: 'Sugar daddy' app more about entrapment than empowerment

Yoursay: 'Sugar daddy' app more about entrapment than empowerment

YOURSAY | ‘Sugarbook is not an online dating service, but just another form of oldest profession on earth.’
Education Ministry refutes Islamisation in schools and 6 news from yesterday

Education Ministry refutes Islamisation in schools and 6 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

The Malaysiakini team wishes all our readers Merry Christmas.