Archive - 30 December 2019

MCA head makes comment in response to minister's disappointment with police treatment of Dong Zong congress.

He calls on party members to choose if they want to cooperate with the prime minister or oppose him.

Federal Territories Ministry and its agencies looked into 97 questionable land deals this year, he says.

Police discover polystyrene board containing a sketch of the hostel layout and fencing, as well as an escape route.

Selected LRT, MRT, KL Monorail and bus routes will operate until 1.30am on new year's eve.

Muslim preacher claims minister said his supporters produced disinformation on a movement to revive the LTTE.

Giving the cut to Amanah is fair since it helps members, he says, adding that ministers also don't get all MP perks.

Police are looking at charging the victim for causing death due to reckless driving.

The last print was edition 423, which was published on Dec 18.

Public warned not to illegally fly gadgets of their own in celebration area on new year's eve for safety reasons.

The low-cost carrier says all guests have safely disembarked the aircraft and were provided the necessary assistance.

Protests dubbed 'Suck the Eve' and 'Shop with you' are scheduled for tomorrow around the city.

The university says it takes the matter seriously because its students come from multi-cultural backgrounds.

The envoy believes the trial, which begins in March, will help bring justice for all the 298 people on board who perished.

All public universities have autonomy and UniMAP should explain the controversy soon.

Federal Court finds no special circumstances to grant it, while his review application has been set for Jan 3.

"Before decriminalising suicide, there needs to be a suitable and effective alternative mechanism in dealing with this mental health problem," says minister Liew Vui Keong

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The scheme is supposed to kick off on Jan 1, 2020.

The government will be making a speedy decision so as no to be burdened by increasing compensation to highway concessionaires.

UPDATED 6.20PM | 'Any proposal that can save money is good as I am the minister of finance,' he adds.

Wong Chin Huat believes changing the rules of the game can help deal with malapportionment to incentivising more centrist policies.

UPDATED 4.05PM | Secretary Arun Doraisamy says the meeting with the acting director-general went smoothly.

UPDATED 4.40PM | Police had obtained a court injunction to prevent Chinese Organisations Conference on Dec 28 from proceeding.

MACC boss Latheefa says there is zero-tolerance for assault in detention and allegations will be investigated thoroughly.

The group is appealing a High Court decision rejecting its judicial review bid over the smoking ban.

INTERVIEW | Election Reform Committee believes proposed proportional system will be fairer and more democratic.

COMMENT | A 2018 poll found that 30 percent of Malaysians felt that they didn't have enough money for food and 23 percent felt they didn't have enough for shelter.

Asri Zainul Abidin says there is a need to return a political power that can deal with such insolences.

LETTER | Can Malaysia succeed? This is a question that many of us ask ourselves as we approach 2020.

MP SPEAKS | In the teachings of Islam, helping each other is a must, but it has never been done by the Muslims.

Two Russians were detained on Dec 27 on suspicion of plotting attacks during New Year festivities in St Petersburg.

'It has to be ready to receive 2020 in preparation for 'bad weather' or 'worse situation' than what is expected.'

Pakatan Harapan politicians have become U-turn experts while those from BN stole from the rakyat when they were in power.

LETTER | These unregulated holiday rentals have now become a menace to those residents of such communities.

The plan is to ensure M'sia achieves zero undocumented immigrants through strengthening of governance and existing enforcement work system.

COMMENT | Race relations are worryingly worsening and spawned a baneful sentiment of cynicism and acrimony.

LETTER | 'Hafiz was revealing his shallowness by saying that I acted like a spokesperson for India, just because I was critical of Mahathir.'

The Tartaruga Verde producing field (BM-C-36 Concession) and Module III of the Espadarte field are located in Campos Basin.

Muhyiddin Yassin says it will also play a role in advising the ministry on matters regarding security enforcement.

Iraqi security and militia sources say at least 25 militia fighters killed, 55 wounded following three US airstrikes.

Tourists from China and India are granted the visa exemptions.

The trio claim they were punched, slapped and kicked by an MACC officer when their statements were being recorded.

COMMENT | Come GE15, will a similar scenario loom, with DAP suffering the same fate as MCA in GE14?

COMMENT | Why all this talk of moderation and religious pluralism?

Two people, including the shooter, died while en route to the hospital.

KIMANIS POLLS | UPDATED 11.20AM | This means Sabah Umno is left with four names on their candidate list for the by-election.

COMMENT | The police have carried out their task with much fervour and professionalism.

POLL | Be surprised by who got into the shortlist of the newsmaker of the year.

YOURSAY | 'Let the nation and Chin Peng rest in peace.'

YOURSAY | 'Are other religious groups allowed to set up their respective clubs as well?'

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