Archive - 20 January 2020

Nufam urges transparency over MAS takeover offers

Nufam urges transparency over MAS takeover offers

'We don't want to be ambushed with a takeover by AirAsia which insiders are claiming to be quietly taking place.'

Malaysia open to Davos talks with India amid palm oil spat

Malaysia open to Davos talks with India amid palm oil spat

It was the second time in the last four days Malaysia expressed the possibility of such a meeting in Davos.

Penang National Unity director and son to be charged tomorrow

Penang National Unity director and son to be charged tomorrow

Each will face a charge under the MACC Act 2009, the anti-graft body says.

Plus needs to address sukuk holders' concerns over proposed toll reduction

Plus needs to address sukuk holders' concerns over proposed toll reduction

Plus says it is engaging the gov't to confirm scope and mechanics of the 18 pct discount.

Bersatu form with Zuraida's name - it's fake, say Bersatu and PKR officials

Bersatu form with Zuraida's name - it's fake, say Bersatu and PKR officials

Image circulating on social media comes amid strained relations between PKR vice president and party leader Anwar.

Penang Amanah, DAP share similar views Harapan infighting must stop

Penang Amanah, DAP share similar views Harapan infighting must stop

The two parties agree coalition needs to work together if they do not want to become one-term government.

'Happy Chinese New Year, uncle' – kindness beyond race and religion

'Happy Chinese New Year, uncle' – kindness beyond race and religion

This is the story of a poverty-stricken family, whose Chinese New Year celebration has been made merrier by certain individuals.

PMD renamed 'Setia Perdana', MCA boss asks if this is linked to transition

PMD renamed 'Setia Perdana', MCA boss asks if this is linked to transition

PMD assures there is no conspiracy as the new name was designed during a competition among civil servants.
Najib told not to stick nose into Ipoh theme park issue

Najib told not to stick nose into Ipoh theme park issue

Perak MB urges the former PM to focus on his court cases instead as state gov't is capable of handling Maps.

Climate change and water: Protect forests and reduce water loss

Climate change and water: Protect forests and reduce water loss

LETTER | We must act before the time becomes too late, and the situation too dangerous.

PAS sec-gen refutes state info chief on contesting under BN logo in S'wak

PAS sec-gen refutes state info chief on contesting under BN logo in S'wak

Takiyuddin Hassan says PAS never made any such decision nor decided if it will participate in the next Sarawak election.

Free breakfast for students

Free breakfast for students

Students have free nasi lemak and iced milo under the expanded supplementary food programme (RMT) at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Seri Suria in Kuala Lumpur.

We are here to serve the nation

We are here to serve the nation

LETTER | Ikram believes in strong partnerships and collaborations between stakeholders, regardless of race or religion in nation-building.

Work together for long-term solution on medical officers

Work together for long-term solution on medical officers

LETTER | Listen to proposals that will ensure these doctors are given a fair chance to specialise.

China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya to Myanmar

China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya to Myanmar

The Rohingya say they will not go back without guarantees of rights they are currently denied.

Cocktail setting for MCA's CNY do

Cocktail setting for MCA's CNY do

Party wants a more casual environment now that they have fewer security protocols to worry about.

China confirms spread of new virus as cases surge

China confirms spread of new virus as cases surge

Chinese authorities say as the number of patients tripled, a third person has died.

Mavcom penalises AirAsia Group, MAHB's unit

Mavcom penalises AirAsia Group, MAHB's unit

Penalties due to airlines’ charging of credit card, debit card and online banking fees separate from base fares.

Malaysia-China bilateral trade sets new record

Malaysia-China bilateral trade sets new record

Growth at 14.2 pct to US$124 billion in 2019 from US$108.6 billion in 2018.

Dozens of Iraqi protesters wounded as anti-government unrest resumes

Dozens of Iraqi protesters wounded as anti-government unrest resumes

Since Oct 1 last year, Iraqis are demanding an overhaul of a political system they see as profoundly corrupt.
Be frank if you want luxury cars, Harapan man tells Kelantan leaders

Be frank if you want luxury cars, Harapan man tells Kelantan leaders

There is a practice in Kelantan where after excos complete their terms, the official cars become theirs, say the Kelantan Harapan chairperson.

Penang inks RM250m hostel project in Batu Kawan

Penang inks RM250m hostel project in Batu Kawan

Forty-three units will be built to house migrant workers in a deal between PDC and Biopolis.

Ahmad Maslan and Shahrir Samad arrested, to face money laundering charges

Ahmad Maslan and Shahrir Samad arrested, to face money laundering charges

UPDATED 5.05PM | They are expected to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow.

Rais' guide on 'Game of Thrones', five ways for Harapan to survive next polls

Rais' guide on 'Game of Thrones', five ways for Harapan to survive next polls

Bersatu strategist also wants the cabinet reinforced with technocrats who can deliver.

Court to allow scrap metal trader’s LTTE-linked charges be heard together

Court to allow scrap metal trader’s LTTE-linked charges be heard together

A Kalaimughilan was charged with possessing and distributing materials related to the defunct Sri Lankan terrorist organisation.

Refined palm oil cargoes stuck at Indian ports - sources

Refined palm oil cargoes stuck at Indian ports - sources

More than 30,000 tonnes at various (Indian) ports, says Mumbai-based vegetable oil dealer.

Mahathir holds no grudges, can work with anyone but Najib

Mahathir holds no grudges, can work with anyone but Najib

PM, however, laughs when quizzed if his supporters are seeking to co-opt PAS into the government.

Khazanah still eyeing strategic partner for MAS

Khazanah still eyeing strategic partner for MAS

Economics Affairs Minister Azmin Ali says existing offers are not so interesting.

Investigation paper on sexual grooming case referred to Bukit Aman

Investigation paper on sexual grooming case referred to Bukit Aman

Johor police chief says the case has to be referred there as it involves a school principal who is a civil servant.

PM clarifies 'one-term' gov't report, says voters free to pick 'bossku' in GE15

PM clarifies 'one-term' gov't report, says voters free to pick 'bossku' in GE15

Mahathir does not think Harapan will be a one-term government. He says that is Reuters' 'opinion'.

Hearing for Terengganu sultanah's defamation suit on Dec 7

Hearing for Terengganu sultanah's defamation suit on Dec 7

Case management on Order 14A set for March 2, says Sultanah Nur Zahirah’s counsel A Vishnu Kumar.

S Korea confirms first case of new coronavirus in Chinese visitor

S Korea confirms first case of new coronavirus in Chinese visitor

The 35-year-old patient has been isolated on entering South Korea with symptoms including high fever.
M'sia returns 150 containers, 3,737 metric tonnes of plastic waste

M'sia returns 150 containers, 3,737 metric tonnes of plastic waste

This was done at no cost to the country, says Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin.
Don't be prejudiced, Saifuddin tells Zuraida

Don't be prejudiced, Saifuddin tells Zuraida

PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution urges veep to focus on responding to show-cause letter.

BN's style is 'privatising profits, socialising losses' - Guan Eng

BN's style is 'privatising profits, socialising losses' - Guan Eng

BN allowed Plus to increase toll charges by five percent every three years, says finance minister.

India’s trade body unaware if M'sia’s palm oil cargo held up at ports

India’s trade body unaware if M'sia’s palm oil cargo held up at ports

The Solvent Extractors’ Association is a trade body representing India’s vegetable oil importers.

Warisan denies supporters roughed up Papagomo

Warisan denies supporters roughed up Papagomo

Meanwhile, Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki wants authorities to act against 'violent' instigators.

Syed Saddiq denies attending 'drug party', to lodge report against news portal

Syed Saddiq denies attending 'drug party', to lodge report against news portal

The news portal alleges the party was organised to lobby for 'large projects' from Syed Saddiq's ministry.

Dr M: Harapan could be one-term gov't unless it stops infighting

Dr M: Harapan could be one-term gov't unless it stops infighting

UPDATED 1.30PM | 'We have lost five by-elections but they still don’t understand,' says PM.

ESSZone curfew extended to Feb 5

ESSZone curfew extended to Feb 5

The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the ESSZone was scheduled to end tomorrow.

Philippine military: Eight Indonesians abducted by militants in Sabah

Philippine military: Eight Indonesians abducted by militants in Sabah

Abu Sayyaf terrorists released three fishermen, five likely in Sulu, says Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana.

2020-01-20

2020-01-20

Harapan needs to re-embrace Malaysians with genuine reforms

Harapan needs to re-embrace Malaysians with genuine reforms

COMMENT | The five by-election losses to BN show that the former ruling party is consolidating its political position.

China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend

China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend

The coronavirus outbreak is spreading to more cities as cases are reported in Beijing and Shenzhen.

Day 70: Defence's claim of signature forgery only a 'tactical manoeuvre'

Day 70: Defence's claim of signature forgery only a 'tactical manoeuvre'

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's SRC International trial.
More money with world's richest 2,000 people than poorest 4.6b combined

More money with world's richest 2,000 people than poorest 4.6b combined

Women work 12.5 billion hours, combined each day, without pay or recognition, says charity group Oxfam.

Search for South Korean trekkers missing in Nepal could take weeks

Search for South Korean trekkers missing in Nepal could take weeks

Four South Korean trekkers and three Nepali guides went missing after being struck by an avalanche in northwest Nepal last Friday.

Harapan's blame game continues

Harapan's blame game continues

COMMENT | The recent Kimanis by-election loss has brought out the usual excuses from Pakatan Harapan.

PM hopes Year of the Metal Rat will boost Malaysia-China ties

PM hopes Year of the Metal Rat will boost Malaysia-China ties

He notes that Malaysia and China were the first nations in the region to establish diplomatic ties.

Yoursay: Let there be no compulsion in religion

Yoursay: Let there be no compulsion in religion

YOURSAY | 'If people want to forgo heaven, no one can stop them.'

Yoursay: Bersatu 'ungrateful' to its Harapan partners

Yoursay: Bersatu 'ungrateful' to its Harapan partners

YOURSAY | 'It's really time they should accept their position as a smaller party. There is no shame in that.'

Ministry insiders using Maszlee departure to stall reforms and 7 news from yesterday

Ministry insiders using Maszlee departure to stall reforms and 7 news from yesterday

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