Archive - 27 December 2019

Learning Jawi won't erase Chinese, Tamil cultures - Tian Chua

Learning Jawi won't erase Chinese, Tamil cultures - Tian Chua

He lauds Dong Zong's decision to abide by the court order to bar the association from holding a congress.

Jakoa probing case of Orang Asli abandoned with body of child

Jakoa probing case of Orang Asli abandoned with body of child

The Orang Asli lodged a police report claiming negligence by Jakoa and the driver entrusted to help him bring his baby’s body for burial.

History beckons if Harimau Malaya can continue good form in 2020

History beckons if Harimau Malaya can continue good form in 2020

The national football team has chance to qualify for 2023 Asian Cup Finals and the third round of the world cup qualifiers.

Second congress on Jawi to proceed on Sunday

Second congress on Jawi to proceed on Sunday

The congress by Sekat wants the gov't to review its decision to introduce Jawi in vernacular schools.

Free breakfast programme to kick off on Jan 20 in 100 schools

Free breakfast programme to kick off on Jan 20 in 100 schools

The Education Ministry plans to extend the programme to all 7,776 primary schools to benefit about 2.7m students.

Gov't postpones cut for critical allowances, nurses thank PM

Gov't postpones cut for critical allowances, nurses thank PM

The allowance was introduced in 1992 for jobs that were difficult to fill and had low recruitment.

Brother gets info of Cradle Fund CEO's post-mortem from Health DG

Brother gets info of Cradle Fund CEO's post-mortem from Health DG

Court told the information included it was a mobile phone explosion that caused the fire which killed Nazrin.

Malay NGOs cancel anti-Dong Zong rally

Malay NGOs cancel anti-Dong Zong rally

They made the decision following the court injunction against a conference that Dong Zong had planned to organise tomorrow.

Umno yet to receive resignation letter from Apandi, says Annuar

Umno yet to receive resignation letter from Apandi, says Annuar

Party member Nazri Aziz says disciplinary board hearing against Hishammuddin will not make a difference and thus should be dropped.

MCA: Don't Chinese have a right to assemble?

MCA: Don't Chinese have a right to assemble?

UPDATED 8.35PM | DAP leader Wong Kah Woh, meanwhile, says the police ban on the Dong Jiao Zong congress is excessive.

Rally for Uyghurs brings moderates, hardliners to China Embassy

Rally for Uyghurs brings moderates, hardliners to China Embassy

Abim, Hizbut Tahrir, among others, let emotions flow during protest over treatment of Uyghurs in China.

Chinese fast food chain gets sued for using Bruce Lee's image

Chinese fast food chain gets sued for using Bruce Lee's image

Daughter of late kungfu master seeking US$30 million over illegal use of his picture in restaurant's logo.

Indonesia to revive 'truth and reconciliation' commission

Indonesia to revive 'truth and reconciliation' commission

The commission is set up to bring closure over past human rights violations, including killing of hundreds of thousands of people in 1965.

It's off! Cops obtain court order to stop Dong Zong meet

It's off! Cops obtain court order to stop Dong Zong meet

There would be riots if the meeting was allowed to take place, says Magistrate Syahrul Sazly Md Sain.

Shah Alam is the most searched area for houses in 2019 - iProperty

Shah Alam is the most searched area for houses in 2019 - iProperty

The most searched areas on iProperty.com.my are concentrated in the Klang Valley townships for homes and residential properties.

Plane with 98 aboard crashes in Kazakhstan, at least 15 dead

Plane with 98 aboard crashes in Kazakhstan, at least 15 dead

The Fokker 100 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff.

Kg Segambut Permai folk to know housing fate on New Year’s Eve

Kg Segambut Permai folk to know housing fate on New Year’s Eve

After surviving a standoff with bulldozers, residents hope to move to permanent PPR units in time for the new year.

Dong Zong releases 16-page Malay booklet explaining Jawi issue

Dong Zong releases 16-page Malay booklet explaining Jawi issue

The booklet comes on the eve of related congress hosted by the Chinese educationist group.
Dong Zong should lose the battle to win the war

Dong Zong should lose the battle to win the war

COMMENT | One form of de-escalation that will not be seen as capitulation is to postpone their Kajang event.

Bank Negara to issue up to five digital bank licences

Bank Negara to issue up to five digital bank licences

The digital banks will be required to maintain minimum capital funds unimpaired by losses of RM100 million during the foundation phase.

Dr M: Malaysia won't meddle in Xinjiang issue but will provide asylum

Dr M: Malaysia won't meddle in Xinjiang issue but will provide asylum

The prime minister says Malaysia will not extradite any Uyghurs seeking asylum in the country.

Delegatus non potest delegare 2: The statutory declarations

Delegatus non potest delegare 2: The statutory declarations

COMMENT | Though not in contact with each other, PI Bala And Azilah Hadri come up with similar revelations in their statutory documents.

New government, old ways

New government, old ways

COMMENT | How can we change the education system when those in charge have been indoctrinated by the old ways?

Minister shares details of ‘classified’ allowance list

Minister shares details of ‘classified’ allowance list

Saifuddin Nasution shares the breakdown as public outcry rages on over junior doctors allowance cut.

Fix laws before creating media council

Fix laws before creating media council

COMMENT | Laws that can be used and abused against journalists and media still around.

Khat should be an arts subject taught as a hobby

Khat should be an arts subject taught as a hobby

LETTER | Instead of making it an elective, it should be offered as an additional skill to gain during free time after exams.

Sabah BN, PBS unofficially discuss Kimanis cooperation

Sabah BN, PBS unofficially discuss Kimanis cooperation

Sabah Umno is trying to persuade PBS to support BN's candidate and formal talks will follow, says Bung Mokhtar.

Dr M backs secular principles only when Muslims are minorities

Dr M backs secular principles only when Muslims are minorities

ADUN SPEAKS | He wants to act as a spokesperson of Muslim matters in the global arena.

Strong leadership, followers determine outcome of next decade

Strong leadership, followers determine outcome of next decade

LETTER | Will we achieve our national aspiration in another five years?

Ministry rep: New BM syllabus for Year 5, 6 on Jawi

Ministry rep: New BM syllabus for Year 5, 6 on Jawi

Come 2021 and 2022, parents can choose if upper primary kids are taught but not tested on three pages of Jawi lessons.

Ahead of conference, Education Ministry and Dong Zong share stage on Jawi

Ahead of conference, Education Ministry and Dong Zong share stage on Jawi

Chinese educationist group notes 'Islamisation' fears while ministry explains intention is to encourage appreciation of Malay language heritage.

Trump overrules cabinet, plans to declare Mexican cartel as ‘terrorists’

Trump overrules cabinet, plans to declare Mexican cartel as ‘terrorists’

Cabinet members and top aides from across the government recommended against the policy.
Academics upset UM student leader called in by cops on Christmas day

Academics upset UM student leader called in by cops on Christmas day

Gerak claims there is deep resistance to promised reforms by many university vice-chancellors.
With suspension, MTUC cannot disburse RM1m compensation to workers

With suspension, MTUC cannot disburse RM1m compensation to workers

The amount is from sums awarded to workers by the Industrial Court, which will first be channelled into the MTUC bank account.

Fury grows after deaths in Indian Muslim neighbourhood

Fury grows after deaths in Indian Muslim neighbourhood

All of the families of the five dead men say they were shot and killed by police.
Record high - Nasdaq tops 9,000 on boosts from Amazon, trade optimism

Record high - Nasdaq tops 9,000 on boosts from Amazon, trade optimism

Cooling US-China trade tensions have fueled the latest leg of Wall Street’s record-setting rally.

With peace, no more bloodshed - former communist

With peace, no more bloodshed - former communist

INTERVIEW | Indrajaya Abdullah says the historic Hat Yai peace treaty benefited the gov't, people.

Yoursay: Investigate Gamis for inciting racial hatred

Yoursay: Investigate Gamis for inciting racial hatred

YOURSAY | ‘Why can’t non-Malays have their own congress to discuss matters affecting their communities.’
MCA: We have yet to decide on PAS dialogue proposals

MCA: We have yet to decide on PAS dialogue proposals

However, the party's sec-gen welcomes his PAS counterpart's willingness to engage in a discussion on sensitive topics.

Yoursay: The debate on teaching Jawi in our schools

Yoursay: The debate on teaching Jawi in our schools

YOURSAY | 'Let us face the issue head on. And understand non-Muslim fears.'

Antarctica Ice Queens: Vanity trip or study in endurance?

Antarctica Ice Queens: Vanity trip or study in endurance?

COMMENT | The Aweta Ice Queens should look closer to home and work on solutions to the problems faced by our women.

'Instigator' Mahathir must step down in 2020

'Instigator' Mahathir must step down in 2020

COMMENT | Mahathir is not only instigating issues at home, but he is also picking fights with other countries.

The year of living dangerously

The year of living dangerously

COMMENT | 2020 has now become a make or break year for Pakatan Harapan.

Student NGO plays May 13 card again and 8 news from yesterday

Student NGO plays May 13 card again and 8 news from yesterday

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