Archive - 28 December 2019

15-day visa-free travel to M'sia for China, India tourists in 2020

15-day visa-free travel to M'sia for China, India tourists in 2020

They can reapply for the same exemption 45 days after leaving the country.

India's CAA - look at our own flaws first before pointing out others'

India's CAA - look at our own flaws first before pointing out others'

COMMENT | Dr M's criticism of India’s citizenship law is not in sync with diplomatic practice of non-interference in another country's internal affairs.

M'sia-India ties not jeopardised, says foreign minister

M'sia-India ties not jeopardised, says foreign minister

Saifuddin Abdullah says the Indian government's summoning of M'sian envoy has not harmed the bilateral relationship.

New year, newer Malaysia

New year, newer Malaysia

LETTER | Some of the Education Ministry's policies are ambitious, some appear well-meaning and others require no words, good or bad.

If Mahathir is less right, Ramasamy is no better

If Mahathir is less right, Ramasamy is no better

LETTER | Put in the effort to solve Malaysia's internal affairs, not India's.

Pahang MB: Kuala Terla farmers given three days to clear illegal farms

Pahang MB: Kuala Terla farmers given three days to clear illegal farms

'Three days is given so that things on the land will not be destroyed, they can take it out to sell.'

Dong Jiao Zong, Chinese NGOs insist no Jawi lessons for Year Four pupils

Dong Jiao Zong, Chinese NGOs insist no Jawi lessons for Year Four pupils

We want the Education Ministry to conduct a dialogue with Chinese educationist groups soon, says its president Tan Tai Kim.

Padang Besar MP admitted to hospital

Padang Besar MP admitted to hospital

Zahidi Zainul Abidin placed under specialist’s observation after experiencing shortness of breath.

After scuttling Dong Zong meet, Malay NGOs set sights on Jawi congress by 'liberals'

After scuttling Dong Zong meet, Malay NGOs set sights on Jawi congress by 'liberals'

They are also mulling their own gathering which they say will be larger than the Icerd rally.

Reinstate critical service incentive for all health professionals

Reinstate critical service incentive for all health professionals

LETTER | Healthcare is a critical service to M'sia, and better health will lead to social and economic progress.

Cancelled Jawi congress organisers slam police for obtaining court order

Cancelled Jawi congress organisers slam police for obtaining court order

UPDATED: 5.50PM | The 17 Chinese NGOs state that freedom of assembly and expression are the rights of the people as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.

'OKU Citizens' wants change in gov't's welfare approach

'OKU Citizens' wants change in gov't's welfare approach

'Our needs cut across many sectors. We need education, jobs, opportunities,' says the group's spokesperson, Christine Lee.

China offers new pre-election inducement to Taiwan with revised law

China offers new pre-election inducement to Taiwan with revised law

Taiwan’s gov't warns against falling for the inducements, calls on China instead to grant its own people democracy and freedom of speech.

Argentina lawmakers to freeze wages amid economic crisis

Argentina lawmakers to freeze wages amid economic crisis

An emergency requires action in all spheres, says Argentine Chamber of Deputies president Sergio Massa.

Slash ministers' allowance if needed but focus on battling graft - Azmin

Slash ministers' allowance if needed but focus on battling graft - Azmin

Priority should be on graft-busting and prudent gov't spending, says economic affairs minister.

Wan Azizah: Economic growth achieved without sudden price increases

Wan Azizah: Economic growth achieved without sudden price increases

Gov't capable to manage and administer the economy, says deputy prime minister.

Umno sec-gen: Interference untrue, Apandi to chair meeting to clear things up

Umno sec-gen: Interference untrue, Apandi to chair meeting to clear things up

Annuar Musa says that he hopes everyone will respect the position of Umno's disciplinary board.

Don't fret, Malaysia can still turn it around in 2020

Don't fret, Malaysia can still turn it around in 2020

COMMENT | The 'Bangsa Malaysia' project is the best bet for the nation.

Participation in KL Summit doesn't signify govt's recognition - Saifuddin

Participation in KL Summit doesn't signify govt's recognition - Saifuddin

The foreign minister clarifies the summit’s initiative to his Moroccan counterpart pertaining to the participation of two Morocco organisations.

Amid Jawi tussle, PAS leader proposes replacing MCA as Muafakat Nasional partner

Amid Jawi tussle, PAS leader proposes replacing MCA as Muafakat Nasional partner

If MCA is uncomfortable with Muafakat Nasional or wants to be racist like DAP, we can seek alternatives, says a PAS central committee member.

Internal push for Lokman's sacking after failed disciplinary complaint against Hisham

Internal push for Lokman's sacking after failed disciplinary complaint against Hisham

UPDATED 12.40PM | K'tan Umno Youth chief makes open call for party to dismiss Lokman to serve as a lesson to other members.

Those threatening violence and instigating riots have won

Those threatening violence and instigating riots have won

COMMENT | Dong Zong meeting cancellation means rights can be trampled by threats of violence.

Kit Siang: Cops need to show fairness with those who threatened Dong Zong gathering

Kit Siang: Cops need to show fairness with those who threatened Dong Zong gathering

UPDATED 12.52PM | Take action against those who threatened unrest over the closed-door meeting, says DAP stalwart.

Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans

Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans

This is over Washington's move to enforce sanctions over the detention of a top government critic.

Islamic State says it beheaded Christian captives in Nigeria

Islamic State says it beheaded Christian captives in Nigeria

The executions were purportedly to avenge the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Laughable to link DAP with communism, says ex-CPM leader Abdullah CD

Laughable to link DAP with communism, says ex-CPM leader Abdullah CD

INTERVIEW | DAP was a splinter of Lee Kuan Yew’s PAP, which he recalls as being very anti-communist.

Russia says it has deployed first hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles

Russia says it has deployed first hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin says not a single country, including the US, possesses hypersonic weapons.

My pick of top news of 2019

My pick of top news of 2019

COMMENT | Let's take a dive into three narratives and two reports that headlined the year.

Racial and religious issues burdening the police - IGP

Racial and religious issues burdening the police - IGP

He says people who like to touch on race and religion should be more mature as it could hurt the country.

Yoursay: Police’s court order – a death blow to 'new M’sia'

Yoursay: Police’s court order – a death blow to 'new M’sia'

YOURSAY | The authorities should back the threatened, not those making threats.

Dong Jiao Zong congress cancelled and 6 news from yesterday

Dong Jiao Zong congress cancelled and 6 news from yesterday

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