Archive - 21 January 2020

The Sri Lankan man pleaded not guilty and was denied bail.

The suspect, who is also a volleyball coach, would be remanded until Jan 27 for investigations.

The Child Restraint System policy will only be effective if road users have a sense of awareness, says Anthony Loke.

It says this in response to rumours circulated on WhatsApp.

The arrest took place at the MACC's Kota Bharu office at 4.30pm.

There were a total of 4,971 road accidents involving 7,480 vehicles.

LETTER | Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness.

The discovery of the artefacts proves the existence of prehistoric life in this area - Heritage Commissioner Mesran Mohd Yusop.

The guide will include the implementation of the demerit system, says Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.

The man shocked locals in Kanowit yesterday by climbing the telecommunications tower after a disagreement with colleagues.

Sultan Abdullah personally conferred the rank of Second Lieutenant to Tengku Hassanal and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to Tengku Amir.

Chief Minister Adly Zahari says the water level of the state dam is currently about 46 percent.

This is the Warisan president's first public statement on the by-election defeat last Saturday.

The Harapan Youth chief also names the 'assailants', which include DAP's Ramkarpal, Ramasamy and Ronnie Liu.

Time running out to tackle global heating, science has solution, urges Swiss teen activist.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng also launches enhanced bumiputera and automation schemes.

The virus threat reminded investors of the economic fallout from the SARS crisis in 2003 that killed nearly 800 people.

Ambiga also disagrees with the DAP MP's criticism of the PM, asking, 'What happened to collective responsibility?'

The gov't-appointed panel is established to probe allegations of abuses by the Myanmar military in Rakhine state in 2017.

NAJIB TRIAL | Ex-PM acknowledges the cabinet's backing although the first RM2 billion loan didn't yield results.

The status now is to put a hold on it, not to stop it, says Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Lim Guan Eng urges the public to wait for an official announcement from the government.

'You have to do your numbers right, don't try to deceive again and don't try to defend the indefensible.'

This makes a mockery of civil society participation in public matters, says SAM president Meenakshi Raman.

Saifuddin Nasution is of the view that Harapan does not need the Islamic party as a new ally of the ruling coalition.

NAJIB TRIAL | Defence says onus on the prosecution to prove the 13 documents legitimately contained Najib's signature.

LETTER | People are now expecting to pay nothing to read the news online in real-time but at what cost to true journalism?

Sankara Nair says he has not heard back from AG upon asking for an inquest into teen's death last year.

'Japan Airlines, AirAsia, Malindo Air have also submitted proposals.'

Opposition party also accused of links to secret society Illuminati that conspiracy theorists say seeks world domination.

On one side (of the coin) we have The Queen (Elizabeth), on the other side we have Queen, says guitarist Brian May.

'This was a warning to those who are still unable to accustom themselves to being the government,' says PKR veep.

IGP Abdul Hamid Bador says this would be done after the individuals are identified.

MP SPEAKS | The alternative is a failed state which will not benefit anyone in the country.

Lily Chee Abdullah and friends displayed their extensive ang pow and sampul duit raya collection in 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

LETTER | Seems like a case of déjà vu as national carrier falls into trouble again, but look at who has been at the helm every time.

He allegedly granted a RM45,472 project to his son's company four years ago.

LETTER | Ikram’s actions these past years reflect its commitment and concerns not only towards Muslims but also for non-Muslims.

Ramkarpal warns Harapan not to risk further erosion of support and wants a clear timeframe for PM transition, among others.

Popularised in the 1940s, it is believed the higher you toss the yee sang dish, the more auspicious your CNY will be.

The upcoming Lunar New Year period will see hundreds of millions of Chinese travelling, adding to the difficulties of containing the outbreak.

Only 2mm of rain fell into Air Itam while Teluk Bahang received none, today they stand at 59.9 pct and 37.9 pct respectively.

COMMENT | His post-Kimanis comments raise doubt about whether he has got it all together.

Its info chief Desmond Kho says show-cause letter handed to party veep Zuraida is 'an alarming development'.

The Pontian MP is charged with failing to declare RM2m he received from Najib and providing a false statement to MACC.

The rally was in response to gun-control legislation making its way through the newly Democrat-controlled Virginia state legislature.

An unusually long bushfire season has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany.

The 89-year-old man developed symptoms on Jan 13 and was admitted to hospital five days later.

Six of them are Singaporeans and some taking part in the 'Double Seven' gang initiation were armed with samurai swords.

It is proclaimed as a city by the Yang Di Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir.

COMMENT | Genuine worries of the people may bring back the federal gov't defeated in GE14 – simply because there is no other credible alternative.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib 's SRC International trial.

LETTER | Due to errors in facts, drawing a direct parallel between Ani’s TNB departure and Maszlee's resignation is incorrect.

COMMENT | Extension only fulfils Pakatan Harapan's fixation to keep manifesto promise, but decision not to sell Plus is right move.

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.