Archive - 16 January 2020

Lee Son Hong's lawyers say the ex-CEO had given RM10 million to support WRP's operation, which is still owed to him.

Home Minister says the council will comprise community representatives, NGOs and Home Ministry's top officials.

It encompasses seven objectives, 17 strategies and 58 programmes to address root causes of the issue over the next five years.

Home Minister says if the Cabinet agrees, we will allow RCI report to be made public.

Piyush Goyal says that India believes in free play and equal treatment for all.

Shahril Ridza Ridzuan says he has no intention of 'engaging in a distracting debate'.

Price is not an issue because there was a 50 percent discount, says Mohd Amar Abdullah.

Little is known about the couple except that they were last seen on Nov 30, 2016, and reported missing on Mar 6, 2017.

Justice ministry officials say 'abduction' of a child by a parent is a crime but it is up to the family courts to deliberate.

We foresee more challenges in some of our major markets, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.

Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says the revision is to attract more senior lawyers to act for accused persons.

KIMANIS POLLS | Karim Bujang is also seen as more people-friendly than BN's Mohamad Alamin.

Transport Minister says action would be taken under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and the Trade Description Act 2011.

But, if they insist, they should be given the right to do so, says pro-moderation group.

Deputy commissioner Azam Baki is also those quizzed over the 1MDB-related audio recordings.

Two KL High Court judges to receive submissions separately on whether they are bound by a fellow judge's ruling.

It means those who are rich and eat a lot at home will also get it, laments the acting education minister.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from the 1MDB audit report tampering trial.

The information collected is for the gov't and will not be shared with other companies, says the finance minister.

Thunderstorms may lead to flash floods, while lightning brings risk of new fires being ignited, say officials.

But Trump hails the agreement as a win for the US economy and his administration's trade policies.

Her ministry will get proposals for NACP from industry players and oil palm, rubber, cocoa, pepper and kenaf smallholders.

LETTER | Muslims and Malaysians wise enough to know what is forbidden in religion.

UPDATED 7.16PM | Gov't is looking to lower toll charges along Plus-operated highways this year.

LFL urges end to brutal hanging methods in Changi Prison.

The pair was among 17 detained at drug-fuelled party in condominium in Jalan Puchong.

LETTER | Malaysia doesn't need to emulate successful education models developed by other countries.

Bersatu is peeved as Mahathir pressured to fix date for the transition of power.

The Republic of Singapore Navy is hosting the two-day meeting attended by representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Putin nominates the head of the tax service Mikhail Mishustin as the next Russian prime minister.

Lawmakers voted 228 to 193, setting the third impeachment trial of a US president to begin in the Republican-controlled Senate next week.

UK tech website cites restrictions on social media, political reporting, pornography and torrenting sites.

KIMANIS POLLS | Pairin was the unexpected guest and key speaker at the BN gathering, dubbed Himpunan Muafakat Rakyat Sabah.

Report states disinformation campaigns, social media controls and the cultivating of journalists as methods employed to shape narratives.

S'gor PKR Youth chief Najwan Halimi says throughout the waiting period in 2002, the country’s administration didn't face any major problems.

The businessperson provided women and drugs and organised gambling sessions for his guests, according to a TMI report.

COMMENT | Jakim’s statement on Ponggal made a mockery of the issue - but the key fact here is that it is time for this government to walk the talk on its pledges.

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

In saying this, PKR Youth vice-chief urges the party leadership to review the dismissal of seven Youth exco members.

'All parties should revert to the original goal of fighting for UiTM rights and agenda of the Malays and bumiputeras.'