Archive - 5 January 2020

'Don't blame BN, it was Shafie who neglected Sabah when he was minister'

'Don't blame BN, it was Shafie who neglected Sabah when he was minister'

KIMANIS POLLS | 'At that time, he had billions of ringgit in his hand,' says Ismail Sabri.

Don't split Sabah using race and religion, CM tells BN

Don't split Sabah using race and religion, CM tells BN

KIMANIS POLLS | This after Umno No 2 likened the BN-Warisan face-off to one between Malaysia and the Philippines.

Long screen time may affect children's mental, emotional wellbeing

Long screen time may affect children's mental, emotional wellbeing

'The use of gadgets among children should not exceed two hours a day,' says ophthalmologist.
People matter more than who becomes PM - Shafie

People matter more than who becomes PM - Shafie

KIMANIS POLLS | Sabah CM says what's important is the management of the country 'so that we can prosper'.

Malaysia ready to assist Australia in fighting bushfires

Malaysia ready to assist Australia in fighting bushfires

This includes the deployment of disaster personnel and assets to help put out the fires, says DPM Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Iran condemns Trump as 'terrorist in a suit' after attack threat

Iran condemns Trump as 'terrorist in a suit' after attack threat

This after the president threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites hard if Tehran attacks Americans or US assets.
12-year-old with 'dad's' ciggies fined in Kluang

12-year-old with 'dad's' ciggies fined in Kluang

District health officer says minors could be compounded regardless of whether they were in eateries or not.

Kimanis fishermen thank gov't for RM500k fund to upgrade jetty

Kimanis fishermen thank gov't for RM500k fund to upgrade jetty

KIMANIS POLLS | About 500 of them are expected to benefit from the allocation announced by Salahuddin right before nomination day.

Australia's bushfires turn neighbouring New Zealand's skies bright orange

Australia's bushfires turn neighbouring New Zealand's skies bright orange

Auckland police have asked residents to stop calling the nation’s emergency hotline to report the issue.

Protesters march in HK border town, taking aim at Chinese traders

Protesters march in HK border town, taking aim at Chinese traders

Demonstrators vent their anger at 'parallel traders' who buy HK duty-free goods to sell in the mainland for profit.

Gov't confident economy will be better this year - Guan Eng

Gov't confident economy will be better this year - Guan Eng

He says Malaysia faces various economic challenges but the government has been striving to overcome it.

EC issues 36 postal ballot papers for Kimanis

EC issues 36 postal ballot papers for Kimanis

KIMANIS POLLS | 35 are for election workers and EC officers, while the other one is for a civil servant working abroad.

Orang Asli in Lojing want land for farming

Orang Asli in Lojing want land for farming

Instead of working on vegetable farms owned by private companies, they say.
Buildings without foundations - Malaysia's education system

Buildings without foundations - Malaysia's education system

LETTER | It is broken at the root, if we don’t address and fix it now the country will degenerate further.

Anwar tickled when asked if he will be next education minister

Anwar tickled when asked if he will be next education minister

'I am not on the list,' says PKR president and Port Dickson MP.
KDM leader denies Christmas function linked to Warisan's campaign

KDM leader denies Christmas function linked to Warisan's campaign

KIMANIS POLLS | He says NGO did not host the holiday event in Membakut, instead it was organised by the local Christian community.

States against water tariff hike need to submit maintenance plan - Xavier

States against water tariff hike need to submit maintenance plan - Xavier

Water, Land and Natural Resources minister says the water industry requires a huge budget.

Candidate: 'Outsider' Mat Hasan is confused about Warisan's local status

Candidate: 'Outsider' Mat Hasan is confused about Warisan's local status

KIMANIS POLLS | The Warisan by-election candidate says Sabahans have accepted the party and gave overwhelming support in the last election.

Jawi is a national treasure, says Anwar

Jawi is a national treasure, says Anwar

There shouldn't be an issue in learning the script, adds PKR president.

Gerak appalled at VC's statement on ethnic relations module fiasco

Gerak appalled at VC's statement on ethnic relations module fiasco

COMMENT | It says Badlishah's reply on the issue does not address the root problem underpinning the controversy.

STF on citizenship applications a good move: Lam Thye

STF on citizenship applications a good move: Lam Thye

He says it could help expedite the process, especially for children, based on fairness, transparency and efficiency.

With some grit, Maszlee can make a comeback: Anwar

With some grit, Maszlee can make a comeback: Anwar

UPDATED 4.30PM | 'The prime minister had quit, but returned. I had quit, and I returned too,' says PKR chief.

Kluang MP calls for select committee on Cambridge Analytica

Kluang MP calls for select committee on Cambridge Analytica

Wong Shu Qi says Cambridge Analytica had a reputation of engaging in psychological warfare and manipulating elections.

Trump vows to hit 52 targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

Trump vows to hit 52 targets if Iran retaliates after drone strike

Threat made after US attack killed Iranian army commander as tens of thousands march in mourning.

Syed Saddiq says Maszlee did well, but mum on resignation reason

Syed Saddiq says Maszlee did well, but mum on resignation reason

'Despite the turbulence he had to face, his heart was in the right place.'

Body of top Iranian commander killed by US strike returned to Iran

Body of top Iranian commander killed by US strike returned to Iran

Thousands of mourners dressed in black marched through Ahvaz, in live footage aired on state TV.

M'sian farmed prawns are safe, says deputy minister

M'sian farmed prawns are safe, says deputy minister

Farms are regularly checked to ensure food safety and export quality, Sim Tze Tsin adds.

Kimanis by-election - Umno’s last hurrah in Sabah?

Kimanis by-election - Umno’s last hurrah in Sabah?

COMMENT | While Warisan will have the advantage, it is not as clear a favourite as it would appear.
Joint operation against trespassers prevents RM6b loss in fish catch

Joint operation against trespassers prevents RM6b loss in fish catch

A total of 211 vessels were detained while five others were sunk to serve as fish breeding structures.

BN to lodge police report over Christmas lucky draw in Kimanis

BN to lodge police report over Christmas lucky draw in Kimanis

KIMANIS POLLS | Party claims election misconduct after activity was held in an event by a Kadazan Dusun NGO and attended by Shafie.

Actors, popstars raise funds for victims of Australian bushfires

Actors, popstars raise funds for victims of Australian bushfires

Millions collected to help firefighting services and wildlife shelters.

Warisan is part of Harapan, Umno tells Kimanis voters

Warisan is part of Harapan, Umno tells Kimanis voters

KIMANIS POLLS | Umno deputy president says although Warisan is not formally in the coalition but it is still a strong supporter.

Curfew in Esszone extended to Jan 21

Curfew in Esszone extended to Jan 21

The curfew, from 6pm to 6am, covers Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.

Report: Maszlee asked to quit for going against cabinet

Report: Maszlee asked to quit for going against cabinet

The education minister did not follow directives on Jawi teaching, free internet and breakfast programmes in schools.

Klang MP calls for UniMAP VC and examination panel's sacking

Klang MP calls for UniMAP VC and examination panel's sacking

Charles Santiago says instead of apologising, its vice-chancellor shows arrogance, causing further division in society.

Perak mufti: Jawi 'opponents' are violating Sedition Act

Perak mufti: Jawi 'opponents' are violating Sedition Act

Harussani Zakaria says the position of Jawi is protected under Section 152 of the Federal Constitution.

Think small for Vision 2020

Think small for Vision 2020

COMMENT | We should explore small, tentative steps to dilute the poisonous racial air.

Expect Kimanis to be ‘manis’ for Warisan, not Umno

Expect Kimanis to be ‘manis’ for Warisan, not Umno

COMMENT | Warisan is the government in Sabah and an ally of Pakatan Harapan which is the federal government.

Education minister needs to be more than an academic

Education minister needs to be more than an academic

New education minister should display goodwill with both sides of the political divide.

Shafie Apdal tells voters to reject outsider Umno in Kimanis polls

Shafie Apdal tells voters to reject outsider Umno in Kimanis polls

KIMANIS POLLS | Sabah Chief Minister says Sabahans have enough of BN/Umno, which had ruled the state for decades.

In search of a M'sian Socrates to be education minister

In search of a M'sian Socrates to be education minister

COMMENT | The story of Malaysia is the story of how classes of people are created through the conveyer belt called 'education'.

Yoursay: Harapan rudderless by infighting among coalition partners

Yoursay: Harapan rudderless by infighting among coalition partners

YOURSAY | ‘We are expecting the very people who killed our progressive nation to repair the situation.’
Maszlee says he followed PM's orders and 4 news from yesterday

Maszlee says he followed PM's orders and 4 news from yesterday

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