Archive - 19 January 2020

Malaysia Inc concept now more important than ever - Dr M

Malaysia Inc concept now more important than ever - Dr M

PM says the concept introduced by him during his first stint as the premier still applies to this day.
Papagomo gets into minor scuffle at KK airport

Papagomo gets into minor scuffle at KK airport

Umno Youth man is attacked after the image of him allegedly ripping up Sabah CM's photo goes viral.

The missing link in TVET education

The missing link in TVET education

LETTER | Vital that TVET education is integrated with character formation and social awareness.

Cloud seeding conducted in Kedah, Penang

Cloud seeding conducted in Kedah, Penang

This is to address water shortage in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, says MetMalaysia.
Gobind: 5G demonstration projects bring huge success for MCMC

Gobind: 5G demonstration projects bring huge success for MCMC

The commercialisation of 5G technology is expected to be launched in the third quarter of this year.
Kimanis: Another defeat that signals demand for leadership change

Kimanis: Another defeat that signals demand for leadership change

LETTER | When a change in leadership is done, then the governance can only be restructured and improved.

Protection scheme for M'sians working in S'pore soon

Protection scheme for M'sians working in S'pore soon

M Kulasegaran says the ministry is currently awaiting the results of a study by Socso before introducing the scheme.

Ambiga should apologise if Harapan fails to deliver - Gerakan man

Ambiga should apologise if Harapan fails to deliver - Gerakan man

Party's No 2 is reacting to ex-Bersih chair saying people might take to the streets if reforms aren't enacted.

Xavier: Kedah may need to ration water

Xavier: Kedah may need to ration water

However, available tube wells would be opened to ensure water supply is adequate, says minister.

Police fire tear gas to disperse thousands in central Hong Kong

Police fire tear gas to disperse thousands in central Hong Kong

Several units of police in riot gear are seen chasing protesters and making arrests.
S'wak PAS keen on contesting under BN banner in next state polls

S'wak PAS keen on contesting under BN banner in next state polls

State info chief also calls on GPS to consider teaming up against Pakatan Harapan.

Maszlee's departure: Crony appointments or attempt to snuff out reforms?

Maszlee's departure: Crony appointments or attempt to snuff out reforms?

One move that has raised such suspicions is the removal of student representatives in the UUCA technical committee.

People have not changed

People have not changed

LETTER | Right now, Harapan is still together because of the trappings of power.

55 fugitives nabbed in 3 years under S'pore-M'sia agreement

55 fugitives nabbed in 3 years under S'pore-M'sia agreement

It is done under Section 121 of CPC, a longstanding reciprocal arrangement between the two countries.
Media council: The ideological battlefield

Media council: The ideological battlefield

LETTER | The MMC should not be a single entity with one mission, vision and ideology.

After BN's win in Kimanis, Najib returns 'grandchildren' swipe at defeated Karim

After BN's win in Kimanis, Najib returns 'grandchildren' swipe at defeated Karim

In a Facebook post, Najib says he's heading home and invites Karim to come along offering to treat him to nasi lemak.

Celcom CEO: 5G will help enhance security in public places

Celcom CEO: 5G will help enhance security in public places

With high-tech surveillance cameras capable of recording in real-time, authorities can better monitor public areas.

Dr M: New sewage treatment technology being tested

Dr M: New sewage treatment technology being tested

It will undergo trials for two years in Langkawi before being introduced in other plants, says PM.
Trump marks US-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

Trump marks US-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

Abe calls for making the treaty more robust.

Lendlease targets to lease 90 pct of The Exchange TRX retail by end-2021

Lendlease targets to lease 90 pct of The Exchange TRX retail by end-2021

Its CEO says it already has several international tenants committed and mall building structure is at 40 pct complete.

Deeper than the deep state this thing is

Deeper than the deep state this thing is

COMMENT | Radical Islamic ideologues infiltrating our education system are a clear and present danger to our multicultural society.

Sec-gen: No place in Bersatu for those chasing positions, wealth

Sec-gen: No place in Bersatu for those chasing positions, wealth

Marzuki Yahya says religion, race and the nation must be the focus of those contesting in the party's inaugural elections.

Government to introduce new initiatives for welfare of fishermen

Government to introduce new initiatives for welfare of fishermen

Fishermen are advised not to rely solely on the sea but to also source for income on land.

BN criticises us on Plus toll but never tried to reduce it - Guan Eng

BN criticises us on Plus toll but never tried to reduce it - Guan Eng

Finance minister hopes people will understand the difference in policy during BN's ruling and now over toll concessions.

As new state DAP chief, Zaid reaches out  to fellow villagers in K'tan

As new state DAP chief, Zaid reaches out to fellow villagers in K'tan

The newly-minted Kelantan DAP chief takes his political message back to his home village.

Guan Eng: People expect more from us so we'll need to work harder

Guan Eng: People expect more from us so we'll need to work harder

He says the results of Harapan's efforts will show this year when the economy improves.

Putrajaya to ensure judges with Bornean experience for East Malaysia cases

Putrajaya to ensure judges with Bornean experience for East Malaysia cases

Such judges can best appreciate cases with unique local conditions, culture and customs in Sabah and Sarawak: Liew

Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name

Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name

Social media platform sorry for Xi's name appearing as 'Mr Shithole' in posts when translated into English from Burmese.

Zuraida to respond to show-cause letter, coy on reasons

Zuraida to respond to show-cause letter, coy on reasons

She did, however, hint that it was related to a fiery speech she gave at Renaissance Hotel last month.

Azmin on Kimanis defeat: No issue of declining support, more time needed

Azmin on Kimanis defeat: No issue of declining support, more time needed

UPDATED 12.52PM | He says more time is needed to convince voters that the government is narrowing the urban and rural gap.

Myanmar, China ink deals to accelerate Belt and Road as Xi courts isolated Suu Kyi

Myanmar, China ink deals to accelerate Belt and Road as Xi courts isolated Suu Kyi

Beijing seeks to cement its hold over an increasingly isolated Myanmar.

Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death: CNN

Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death: CNN

The US president says he monitored the strikes which killed the Iranian commander from the White House.

Brazilian tribes back manifesto to save Amazon habitat from Bolsonaro

Brazilian tribes back manifesto to save Amazon habitat from Bolsonaro

'The government is attacking us and wants to grab our lands'.

Meaningless Kimanis by-election one big yawn

Meaningless Kimanis by-election one big yawn

COMMENT | People are tired of by-elections, and the rest of Malaysia hardly paid attention to Kimanis.

500 gather to protest 100-day Sosma detention of LTTE-linked suspects

500 gather to protest 100-day Sosma detention of LTTE-linked suspects

This is to show our solidarity with all Sosma detainees who are still in prison even though their guilt has not been proven, says Suaram executive director D Sevan.
The politics of 'Sihat Bersama 2030'

The politics of 'Sihat Bersama 2030'

COMMENT | There are several real dangers when considering health reforms in Malaysia.

BN's PSS tactics played a part in Kimanis win

BN's PSS tactics played a part in Kimanis win

ANALYSIS | Warisan was also too reliant on Shafie Apdal's personal charisma and did not bring in enough big guns.

Yoursay | A case of yet another hand in the till

Yoursay | A case of yet another hand in the till

YOURSAY | ‘Kleptomania, big and small, seems to be the order of the day.’
Wither the corruption battle in 2020?

Wither the corruption battle in 2020?

COMMENT | Malaysians must see the end of political impunity. The long arm of the law must bring crooks to book.

All that glitters…

All that glitters…

COMMENT | The earth is speaking and even raging, but unfortunately too few are listening.

Sabah Umno's resurgence and 8 news from yesterday

Sabah Umno's resurgence and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Kimanis defeat: Dr M says policies take time, can't expect overnight results

Kimanis defeat: Dr M says policies take time, can't expect overnight results

The prime minister says the government will find out why the people rejected Harapan's ally Warisan in the by-election.