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Jiao Zong: Chinese Organisations Congress not an attack on other races

Jiao Zong: Chinese Organisations Congress not an attack on other races

Aim of congress to reject introduction of Jawi lessons in vernacular schools, says Jiao Zong chairperson.

Najib prepared to swear ‘sumpah laknat’ on 1MDB too, but…

Najib prepared to swear ‘sumpah laknat’ on 1MDB too, but…

He invites Kit Siang to wait outside the mosque where he would take the oath, and then debate over a cup of coffee.

Courts meting out stiffer penalties for poachers of the rare goat

Courts meting out stiffer penalties for poachers of the rare goat

The endangered Sumatran serow is hunted for its meat, traditional medicine and even for use in witchcraft.

Malaysian Bar wants investigation on Azilah’s SD too

Malaysian Bar wants investigation on Azilah’s SD too

Its president Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor says no limitations for criminal investigations as the truth must emerge.

Satirical take on Apec 2020 logo outshines costly branding campaign

Satirical take on Apec 2020 logo outshines costly branding campaign

The social media campaign, part of an RM50 million project, became the butt of jokes due to scripted praises from 'influencer' accounts.

Bar 'RM2' firms from securing multi-million ringgit projects, proposes MACC

Bar 'RM2' firms from securing multi-million ringgit projects, proposes MACC

It wants Finance Ministry to play gatekeeper to prevent politically-exposed persons from abusing the system.

Tg Piai, Budget 2020 and Azmin top 2019 search terms

Tg Piai, Budget 2020 and Azmin top 2019 search terms

Various TV personalities occupy other slots on the list.

‘Most Maybank’s palm oil borrowers have sustainability certificates’

‘Most Maybank’s palm oil borrowers have sustainability certificates’

Bank rebukes NGOs claims that it is the second-largest single creditor of companies implicated in Indonesia forest fires.

Sale of Riza Aziz’s 1MDB-linked Beverly Hills mansion nets US$7.3m

Sale of Riza Aziz’s 1MDB-linked Beverly Hills mansion nets US$7.3m

The money will be held by the US Marshals Service in an interest-bearing account pending disposal of the case

M'sian banks among top lenders to Indonesia fire-linked firms

M'sian banks among top lenders to Indonesia fire-linked firms

UPDATED 7.50PM | Report says banks have great leverage on their clients' activities, but are falling short on sustainable financing rules.

PKR disciplinary board vows stern action after congress fracas

PKR disciplinary board vows stern action after congress fracas

Board chairperson Ahmad Kassim calls on members with information or evidence of misconduct to lodge a report with the board.

TAR UC board’s composition violates rules, claims alumni group

TAR UC board’s composition violates rules, claims alumni group

This is because all eight members are either current or former MCA senior leaders.

Mandarin ‘Negaraku’ not sung during official function

Mandarin ‘Negaraku’ not sung during official function

UPDATED 8.40pm | Education Ministry reminds schools to exercise discretion when using national symbols to avoid misunderstanding.

Spaceborne radar reveals the extent of flooding in East Coast

Spaceborne radar reveals the extent of flooding in East Coast

Satellites operated by the European Space Agency show the levels of the floods in Kelantan and Terengganu.

MRT feeder bus irregularity lets down billion-ringgit infrastructure, data shows

MRT feeder bus irregularity lets down billion-ringgit infrastructure, data shows

SPECIAL REPORT | User-collected data shows most users wait under 15 minutes - but with no bus schedules, waiting times can go up to 34 minutes.

Cops probe event commemorating anniversary of Hat Yai Peace Accord

Cops probe event commemorating anniversary of Hat Yai Peace Accord

Kajang police have yet to receive any reports about the gathering, but 'obtained information about it'.
MACC won't verify asset declarations unless complaint lodged

MACC won't verify asset declarations unless complaint lodged

It says there is no provision in the law requiring it to check if the declarations are truthful.

Extortion fear unfounded: Law minister takes a dig at BN MPs

Extortion fear unfounded: Law minister takes a dig at BN MPs

Not a single kidnapping or extortion case since asset declaration initiative was taken last year, says VK Liew.

OSA will go but some provisions will stay in Freedom of Information Act

OSA will go but some provisions will stay in Freedom of Information Act

Law minister overrides earlier statement of deputy who said gov't was still considering whether or not to abolish the Act.

Not about 'going streamless' but new subject packages, Education Ministry clarifies

Not about 'going streamless' but new subject packages, Education Ministry clarifies

UPDATED 1.22PM | It’s ‘gone streamless’ since 2000, so the packages for Forms 4 and 5 are just a slight change to the current system.

Deadline passed, MACC still waiting for opposition MPs asset declarations

Deadline passed, MACC still waiting for opposition MPs asset declarations

UPDATED 9.17AM | Oct 1 was the deadline for MPs to declare assets to House speaker, who will then pass it to MACC.

Once too 'poor' to declare assets, the tourism minister now has RM9K to show

Once too 'poor' to declare assets, the tourism minister now has RM9K to show

There are several updates to the asset declaration list, with only five MPs yet to declare.
High hopes post-GE14 replaced by pessimism, Ipsos survey finds

High hopes post-GE14 replaced by pessimism, Ipsos survey finds

Most are less comfortable making big purchases, indicating pessimism for the future, the research house says.
RM600k property threshold for foreigners - good or bad?

RM600k property threshold for foreigners - good or bad?

KINIGUIDE | This was one of the most unpopular announcements in Budget 2020. Here’s a breakdown of what it is, and why it’s so controversial.