Archive - 20 September 2021

Rwandan court finds 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero guilty in terrorism case

Rwandan court finds 'Hotel Rwanda' film hero guilty in terrorism case

Paul Rusesabagina is a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame.

Mujahid, Harakah settle defamation suit through mediation

Mujahid, Harakah settle defamation suit through mediation

Harakah will publish an apology and retract the articles.

Deepak's bid to reinstate suit against Najib, Rosmah and Azeez dismissed

Deepak's bid to reinstate suit against Najib, Rosmah and Azeez dismissed

Court of Appeal rules the suit was unsustainable and bound to fail.

RM6m to Yayasan Akalbudi a donation, not a bribe for project - lawyer

RM6m to Yayasan Akalbudi a donation, not a bribe for project - lawyer

This is the answer when the judge queries Zahid's lawyer.

Corruption case: Nov 7 decision on calling former Johor exco to enter defence

Corruption case: Nov 7 decision on calling former Johor exco to enter defence

This is over 37 counts of corruption and money laundering charges.

Kemensah Heights landslide: Cops receive 26 reports on safety, property damage

Kemensah Heights landslide: Cops receive 26 reports on safety, property damage

Ampang Jaya police identify 110 residents affected by the incident.
Health Ministry sets up portal for travellers to apply for home quarantine

Health Ministry sets up portal for travellers to apply for home quarantine

It must be made 7 to 10 days prior to arriving here.
Alleged theft in ex-spy chief's case: MP questions why MACC probing itself

Alleged theft in ex-spy chief's case: MP questions why MACC probing itself

PARLIAMENT | Gobind Singh says theft falls under the police's jurisdiction.

I did not hop between parties, Syed Saddiq rebuts Nazri

I did not hop between parties, Syed Saddiq rebuts Nazri

Ex-minister says he was fired by Bersatu before forming Muda.

LETTER | What's the future of wildlife rehabilitation in M'sia?

LETTER | What's the future of wildlife rehabilitation in M'sia?

Hope we can support efforts by NGOs in caring for our wildlife.

Warisan wants govt to probe into chicken price manipulation

Warisan wants govt to probe into chicken price manipulation

It is concerned that cartels run by irresponsible parties are involved.

Over 8,000 migrants in detention tested Covid-19 positive since last year

Over 8,000 migrants in detention tested Covid-19 positive since last year

PARLIAMENT | Of this number, 11 deaths were recorded.

Govt: Depression, financial woes main causes of suicide

Govt: Depression, financial woes main causes of suicide

PARLIAMENT | The majority are in the 19 to 40 age group.

Ismail Sabri govt faces growing internal flak for appealing citizenship ruling

Ismail Sabri govt faces growing internal flak for appealing citizenship ruling

MIC the latest to join the chorus of criticism.

Website selling personal data is being investigated under PDP Act

Website selling personal data is being investigated under PDP Act

Displaying such data is an offence, says Personal Data Protection Dept.

Sajat arrested in Thailand over invalid passport, M’sia seeks extradition

Sajat arrested in Thailand over invalid passport, M’sia seeks extradition

Cops say Sajat was charged and fined in a Thai court.
Environmentalists urge govt to reject T'ganu reclamation project

Environmentalists urge govt to reject T'ganu reclamation project

Kuasa says if plan is approved, it will cause coastal erosion.

'All goes to rakyat': Nazri urges for equal allocation for all MPs

'All goes to rakyat': Nazri urges for equal allocation for all MPs

'We should not discriminate between government MPs or opposition MPs.'

Report: Senior minister 'blocks' Nga from chairing sitting

Report: Senior minister 'blocks' Nga from chairing sitting

PARLIAMENT | The opposition MP was invited by the speaker to preside.

Building Your Immune System Through Nutrition

Building Your Immune System Through Nutrition

No matter how time-strapped we are, maintaining a good discipline of having a balanced diet can improve our overall well-being, including a strong immune system.

Microsoft and OpenLearning bridge skills gap in APAC with Cloud micro-credentials

Microsoft and OpenLearning bridge skills gap in APAC with Cloud micro-credentials

Partnership between both companies will equip and create a knowledge workforce in Asia Pacific, enhancing employability and driving inclusive economic growth in the countries.

'Medieval thinking': Nazri urges govt to withdraw citizenship ruling appeal

'Medieval thinking': Nazri urges govt to withdraw citizenship ruling appeal

PARLIAMENT | 'This medieval thinking should not exist in the year 2021,' he adds.

Covid-19 (Sept 20): 14,345 new cases, 1,683 in the Klang Valley

Covid-19 (Sept 20): 14,345 new cases, 1,683 in the Klang Valley

Klang Valley's share of new cases is only 11.73pct of national total.

Takiyuddin: Gunung Jerai floods an act of God, no logging in the region

Takiyuddin: Gunung Jerai floods an act of God, no logging in the region

Anwar says minister shouldn't blame God for environmental issues.

Kit Siang: 'Red lines' not to be crossed despite govt-Harapan MOU

Kit Siang: 'Red lines' not to be crossed despite govt-Harapan MOU

M'sia should not become more kleptocratic, authoritarian, undemocratic, he says.

RM9.5m not for Shafee’s role as DPP in Anwar’s sodomy case - witnesses

RM9.5m not for Shafee’s role as DPP in Anwar’s sodomy case - witnesses

The lawyer claimed it was for legal services rendered to Najib, BN.

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri - the ultimate compromiser

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri - the ultimate compromiser

By offering reforms, Ismail guarantees his govt's medium-term stability.

Ex-IGP Hanif apologises to Kit Siang to settle defamation suit

Ex-IGP Hanif apologises to Kit Siang to settle defamation suit

Sinar Harian will also publish its apology for carrying Hanif’s statements.

Dr M: Parties forming coalitions post-election should not be considered 'hopping'

Dr M: Parties forming coalitions post-election should not be considered 'hopping'

PARLIAMENT | 'Sometimes there isn't any party with enough numbers to form govt.'

Nexus achieves World-beating IBDP Results, 2 learners recognised as Top in the World

Nexus achieves World-beating IBDP Results, 2 learners recognised as Top in the World

Nexus International School Malaysia, one of the top IBDP Schools in Malaysia, is extremely proud of its graduates who persevered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and reached outstanding milestones.
Ramasamy takes potshots at Umno for hyping Makkal Sakthi tie-up

Ramasamy takes potshots at Umno for hyping Makkal Sakthi tie-up

He says it won't do anything to influence Indian voters.

LETTER | Regular self-testing should be the new trend

LETTER | Regular self-testing should be the new trend

This is the only way to ensure we are safe.

Rakyat fed up with Faizal's gimmicks - Aziz Bari

Rakyat fed up with Faizal's gimmicks - Aziz Bari

People haven't forgotten he bargained away Harapan's Perak mandate, says Aziz.

MACC arrests three of its officers over alleged misuse of power

MACC arrests three of its officers over alleged misuse of power

Case allegedly involves a 'former department head', says graft buster.

Govt to announce walk-in vaccination centres for adolescents tomorrow

Govt to announce walk-in vaccination centres for adolescents tomorrow

UPDATED 11.44AM | According to KJ, at least 60pct will get first dose.

Statistics on children orphaned due to Covid-19 to be raised in Parliament

Statistics on children orphaned due to Covid-19 to be raised in Parliament

Yeoh will ask how ministry will look after their welfare.

MP says pulled sanitary pad ad did not undermine women's dignity

MP says pulled sanitary pad ad did not undermine women's dignity

'All I see are beautiful flowers,' adds Kasthuri Patto.

Scientists in Singapore transform fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages

Scientists in Singapore transform fruit leftovers into antibacterial bandages

How scientists at Nanyang Technological University tackle this food waste.

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World leaders return to UN with focus on the pandemic, climate

World leaders return to UN with focus on the pandemic, climate

About a third of the 193 UN states will communicate through videos.

Mount Kinabalu climb reopened to the public since Sept 16

Mount Kinabalu climb reopened to the public since Sept 16

All Sabah park stations and offices have also been reopened, says Jafry.

Police: No report lodged in alleged theft of money in ex-spy chief case

Police: No report lodged in alleged theft of money in ex-spy chief case

Police call on the public to stop spreading unverified news.

Johor wants Home Ministry to review strict MM2H conditions

Johor wants Home Ministry to review strict MM2H conditions

MB: The new conditions are seen as having an impact on Johor.

Russia's ruling pro-Putin party wins majority after crackdown

Russia's ruling pro-Putin party wins majority after crackdown

However, United Russia loses one-fifth of its support.

COMMENT | Would you not vote for Harapan?

COMMENT | Would you not vote for Harapan?

As long as people continue voting for a substitute, things won't change.
Covid-19 deaths (Sept 20): 376 reported fatalities, raising total to 23,443

Covid-19 deaths (Sept 20): 376 reported fatalities, raising total to 23,443

This represents the seventh-highest deaths recorded on a single day.

Rep seeks transparency in major Cameron Highlands projects

Rep seeks transparency in major Cameron Highlands projects

There are plans for a theme park and a mixed development project.

YOURSAY | 'Harapan, as a coalition, was never really in power'

YOURSAY | 'Harapan, as a coalition, was never really in power'

'It had handed the reins over to Mahathir to do as he wished.'

Third vaccine shot rollout

Third vaccine shot rollout

MORNING BRIEF | Key news you should know about.