Archive - 15 January 2020

It claims the K'tan govt's decision to replace official cars for the state leadership was made as far back as Sept 12, 2018.

KIMANIS POLLS | On the campaign trail, deputy home minister Azis Jamman responds to queries about the migration document.

'The gov't is studying to abolish the mandatory death penalty and not the death penalty in its entirety.'

According to the party, they had missed six consecutive meetings without valid reason.

UPDATED 8.54PM | Both parties agree that Jawi lessons won't 'Islamise' non-Muslim pupils and is part of national heritage.

Kem Sokha charged with planning, implementing a secret plan in collusion with foreigners to overthrow the Cambodian royal gov't.

Nations around the straits, including M'sia, urged to step up surveillance following sharp rise in piracy cases last year.

This is over the minister's decision to revoke AAM's registration as the governing body for motorsports in M'sia.

This is following an alert by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for citizens in China travelling to Wuhan.

COMMENT | What big businesses love about Trump is his willingness to let them have the run of the house without putting up appearances.

The purchase is taken to task by state Pakatan Harapan chairperson Husam Musa.

Azmin says he is confident the Jeli MP can advance the bumiputera economic agenda in line with SPV 2030.

Keeping endangered species is viewed seriously by the court, says Perhilitan prosecuting officer Nazarudin Kamarudin.

LETTER | The honeymoon period is over and M'sians have been treated to what seems to be the worst that Harapan has to offer.

KIMANIS POLLS | He says there were too many leakages and misappropriations when BN was in charge.

UPDATED 7PM | 'If we cannot ensure a smooth transition of power, it will be difficult for us to convince the people and face the next general election'.

Abdul Hamid Bador wants trespassers arrested, end recreational hunting.

The sovereign wealth fund says it is providing advice and viewpoints to the gov't on the proposed sale of Plus.

LETTER | Latheefa Koya is but only a cog in the wheel of justice and is simply the messenger.

Social media has been abuzz with rumours of the government considering switching back from black shoes to white ones.

National carrier cites the plane's delayed return to service since being grounded last year after two fatal crashes.

COMMENT | In the good old days, it was alright for Malay men and women to dance, make merry and be happy.

Protest if Chinese diplomats, security agents interfere with media reporting in other countries, says Freedom House.

LETTER | Ponggal is not a religious festival, it is a harvest festival of ethnic Indian origin.

Chinese community told to reduce water usage while preparing for New Year.

UPDATED 3.20PM | The decision by the attorney-general is based on CID findings.

Hindu devotees in Shah Alam congregate at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Midlands, Seksyen 7 to celebrate Ponggal on January 15, 2020.

COMMENT | The PSS issue could tip the balance of power in BN’s favour if it is not handled well by Warisan.

E-wallet providers compete for consumers to pick their platform to receive the RM30 offer from the gov't.

UPDATED 1.15PM | The Education Ministry says it encourages participation in cross-cultural activities.

LIVE | The criminal trial of ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak and former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy involving the alleged tampering with 1MDB's final audit report enters its ninth day today at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

Malaysiakini brings you live reports of the proceedings.

Police also found laboratory equipment in a village house believed to have been used to produce explosives.

Charles Santiago says the PM himself must surely be aware of the sentiments on the ground.

The cultural festival is peculiar to Tamils and celebrated much more grandly in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

UPDATED 2PM | KIMANIS POLLS | Participants claim the PSS policy may result in the population of Sabah increasing by up to one million.

In handling any security issue, we should handle it together, says General Perkasa.

Union leaders say that their explanation was deemed satisfactory and no further action will be taken.

The Harapan gov't is backtracking in key areas such as freedom of expression, religion and LGBT rights, says Human Rights Watch report.

Ronnie Liu says this following the PM's remarks that he was prepared to leave his post should the Harapan presidential council demands it.

The unnamed person will lead a turnabout team funded by its majority shareholder TAEL Partners, says WRP Asia's lawyer.

This comes after Beijing bars the US-based NGO's global chief from entering Hong Kong.

He and three others injured in an early morning van crash are believed to have left the hospital last night.

COMMENT | Ponggal is celebrated for a bountiful harvest and prosperity to come – and, as Malaysian Hindus point out, it has nothing to do with religion.

COMMENT | Claiming 'ketuanan Melayu' is not the same as 'kepimpinan Melayu' is what they want non-Malays to believe.

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