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Malaysiakini:

Syed Saddiq hosts dinner for Zakir, says 'let's move on'

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appears to have buried the hatchet with controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik.

Free Malaysia Today:

Anti-Naik rally is a no-show after police warning

KUALA LUMPUR: It was a no-show at a rally in protest against controversial preacher Zakir Naik, planned for today in Little India in the Brickfields quarter.

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Malay Mail:

Syed Saddiq defends PPBM members' appointments in official sports roles

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman today defended the appointment of members from his political party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (PPBM) youth wing for official roles as...

Malay Mail:

Go-jek: Syed Saddiq says women’s safety will be given top priority

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Women’s safety will be top priority when they ride on the Go-jek motorcycles, said Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman.

The Star:

Police vehicle crashes, burns after driver loses control during car chase

JOHOR BARU: A police mobile patrol vehicle (MPV) crashed and burned after its driver lost control of the vehicle during a chase at Jalan Nusa Damai Utama here...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Police interview Pahang assemblyman over anti-Lynas rally

KUANTAN: Police today recorded a statement from Semambu assemblyman Lee Chean Chung as part of investigations into an anti-Lynas rally held at Taman Gelora here last Sunday.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Quality infrastructure in 95% of rural areas by 2025, says minister

KOTA KINABALU: About 95% of the rural population, especially in Sabah, will enjoy quality and efficient basic infrastructure such as roads, electricity and water supply by 2025, Rural Development Mini...

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theSun:

Rukun Tetangga’s role in fostering unity still relevant: Deputy Minister

MARANG: The role of the Neighborhood Watch or ‘’Rukun Tetangga’’ institution (KRT) as an agent of unity among the community is still relevant and important today, says Deputy Minister in the P...

theSun:

Stern action against those playing up 3R issues: Eddin Syazlee

KUALA PILAH: The Communications and Multimedia Ministry will take firm action against any party playing up issues related to 3R (race, religion and royalty) on social media, said its Deputy Minister E...

Free Malaysia Today:

No factions or split in PKR, says Anwar

KUALA TERENGGANU: There is no split nor two camps existing in PKR, party president Anwar Ibrahim said today.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Govt will help push local player Dego Ride too, says Syed Saddiq

KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman says the government will also assist to push Dego Ride, after the green light was given to Gojek to enter into Malaysia’s motorc...

Malay Mail:

Sabah to launch barter trade system for non-subsidised cooking oil products, says CM

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 24 — The Sabah government will launch the barter trade system for non-subsidised cooking oil products with Indonesia and the Philippines next week, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri ...

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Malay Mail:

Najib’s trial: Highlights on Aug 19-23, prosecution to close case on Tuesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Towards the end of the prosecution’s case in regard to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s SRC International Sdn Bhd trial, it was disclosed that the accused, not fugitive busine...

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theSun:

Smooth check-in at KLIA after three-day disruption

SEPANG: Passengers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) were seen checking in without much hassle today after a systems disruption since Wednesday night caused flight delays.

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theSun:

Body of Pakistani man feared drowned found off Tanjung Rhu beach

LANGKAWI: The body of a Pakistani man feared drowned while bathing at Tanjung Rhu beach here around 8.00pm yesterday was found late this afternoon.

theSun:

People’s income have improved since 5MP: Daim

TUMPAT: The government has been focusing on improving the people’s income since the 5th Malaysia Plan (5MP), said former Council of Eminent Persons (CEP) chairman, Tun Daim Zainuddin.

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theSun:

Ploggers pick up over a tonne of garbage from Kuantan beach

KUANTAN: Over a tonne of junk was picked up in just an hour from Pantai Sepat in a plogging event today organised by Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam), the Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK), Solid Wa...

theSun:

Man shot by police has record for drugs and robberies

KUALA LUMPUR: The man injured in a shootout with police in front of a condominium in Jalan Genting Klang here last night has criminal records for drug and robbery cases.

Malay Mail:

Mohammadin: Irish teen Nora’s tragedy won’t affect tourist arrivals to Malaysia

ALOR SETAR, Aug 24 — Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture today expressed confidence that the tragedy involving the 15-year-old Irish teenager Nora Anne Quoirin will not affect the number of touris...

Malay Mail:

N. Sembilan exco: Sungai Lukut Kechil water turns black not due to pollution

SEREMBAN, Aug 24 — The water in Sungai Lukut Kechil in Port Dickson is believed to have turned black due to cleaning and drain widening works, said State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consum...

Free Malaysia Today:

Malaysia must prove its worth to stay relevant, says Sapura Technologies CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been urged to have a thorough plan for the next five to 10 years so the country will remain relevant on the world map.

Malay Mail:

DBKL’s fault for last-minute rejection of anti-Khat rally, organiser says

KUALA LUMPUR, August 24 — Anti-khat group Puratchi today lashed out at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for rejecting their application for a peaceful assembly at Little India in Brickfields at the ver...

Malay Mail:

Any decision on MA63 to be discussed with Sarawak consultative committee first, CM says

SRI AMAN, Aug 24 — Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg today gave his assurance that he will report back to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Consultative Committee on issues, incl...

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theSun:

Projects to be revived to accelerate Tok Bali development

PASIR PUTEH: Kelantan Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will propose two projects to be included in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) aimed at accelerating development in Tok Bali and the surroundi...

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The Star:

Man seriously hurt in Penang apartment gas blast laid to rest

GEORGE TOWN: Over 50 people - both family and friends - paid their last respects to 62-year-old storekeeper Lee Kok Eang who succumbed to his injuries after an...

Malay Mail:

Firefighters say 60pc of Gelang Patah forest fire contained

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 24 — Firemen today have managed to contain about 60 per cent of the fire spanning more than 16 hectares of secondary forest at Gelang Patah that has been ablaze for several days...

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theSun:

Many not aware they have hypertension, diabetes: Dzulkefly

KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 17.2% or 3.47 million of Malaysians do not realise that they have hypertension, said Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pix).

theSun:

Perak MB to meet Yong over Exco post

IPOH: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (pix) will meet Paul Yong Choo Kiong soon to discuss his position in the state executive council now that the latter has been charged with raping...

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theSun:

Let SWD conduct urine tests on under-aged offenders: Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should amend the law linked to drugs by giving the authority to the Social Welfare Department (SWD) to conduct urine tests on under 18 years old offenders.

The Star:

Police: Rally against Zakir Naik unnecessary as he's under investigation

KUALA LUMPUR: The police say they are thankful the rally to protest against controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik has been cancelled, saying a rally is unnecessary at...

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Malaysiakini:

Woman dies in India, body exhumed after family obtains court order

The family of Muniama Rajagopal (photo, above), who died in India last month, claimed that her body was brought back to Malaysia and buried under suspicious circumstances.

theSun:

Agencies involved in disaster management told to fine tune early warning systems

JITRA: All agencies that are involved in disaster management should fine tune early warning systems, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

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Malaysiakini:

Interior design firm ordered to refund RM2.3m to Bekir's company

Interior design firm Tatum (KL) Sdn Bhd has been ordered to refund RM2.3 million to Ivy Craft Sdn Bhd, a company owned by Sarawak governor Abdul Taib Mahmud's son Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib and his wife El...

Free Malaysia Today:

Admit that Malaysians get trafficked too, Putrajaya told

PETALING JAYA: Human rights group Tenaganita has urged the government to strengthen its political will to fight the trafficking of Malaysians to other countries.

Malay Mail:

Report: MAHB denies cyber attack behind KLIA disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The network failure that took out the computerised systems at both terminals of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) these past three days was not caused by a cyber a...

The Star:

Minister: Govt working on better roads, Internet connectivity for rural Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government is working towards helping Sabah's rural folks get 95% infrastructure access, including roads and Internet connectivity, by 2025.

The Borneo Post:

Water supply interruption at Jalan Salim affects 12,000 households in Sibu

Repair works in progress in front of Sibu Foochow Association’s premise, Jalan Salim here.

Malaysiakini:

Ngeh defends RM100,000 claim in rape case, says obligated to report it

Perak DAP adviser Ngeh Koo Ham (photo) is defending his claim that a man was paid RM100,000 to get an Indonesian domestic worker to lodge a rape allegation against state exco Paul Yong.

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Malaysiakini:

Hadi's support for Zakir Naik undermines national unity

MP SPEAKS | Sometimes I think I have heard it all from Abdul Hadi Awang.

Free Malaysia Today:

Don’t trigger issues on race, religion, royalty, Muhyiddin warns

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has expressed concern over rising sentiments regarding race, religion and royalty (3R) in the country recently.

theSun:

Resolving Johor Causeway congestion a priority for Malaysia, Singapore: Saifuddin

KUANTAN: Resolving the traffic congestion at the Johor Causeway, especially during the peak hours, is a priority for Malaysia and Singapore, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

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The Borneo Post:

Labour force needs to go undergo transformation as Industrial Revolution 4.0 looms, says CM

Abang Johari giving a speech at the Sarawak Skills Development Centre 25th anniversary dinner.

The Borneo Post:

Major mess at KLIA: never again

The disruption to the TAMS almost halted operations in the country’s main gateway, the first major failure since its inception in June 1998.

Free Malaysia Today:

What 1MDB debt reduction, Najib asks Guan Eng

PETALING JAYA: Najib Razak has cast doubt on Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s explanation that one of the reasons for the government’s borrowing of RM58.1 billion in the first six months of the yea...

theSun:

Retired cop, grandson killed in accident on East-West Highway

IPOH: A retired policeman and his grandson were killed after the car they were in skidded and collided with a lorry laden with cooking gas cylinders at KM38.8 of the East-West Highway, near the Bandin...

theSun:

Forest fire near Legoland theme park doused

JOHOR BARU: A fire that engulfed 2.4 hectares of hilly forest near Legoland theme park and a hotel at Medini, Iskandar Puteri yesterday, was finally put out early this morning.

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The Star:

Penang MCA blasts state govt for spending RM2.77mil on 15 new Camrys

GEORGE TOWN: The decision to splurge on 15 new Toyota Camry as official cars shows that the Penang government is oblivious to the livelihood problems of...

Malay Mail:

KL police hunting for two shooters on the loose

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Police are looking for two armed men who escaped during a gunfire exchange with police at a condominium in the city last night.

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The Star:

Najib: Umno, PAS now 'brothers' protecting rights of Malays

BATU PAHAT: The alliance between Umno and PAS is more than just a marriage for political gains, but a partnership to protect the rights of Malays in the...

Free Malaysia Today:

Test DNA of former Selangor MACC deputy chief again, urges Teoh Beng Hock group

PETALING JAYA: A group dedicated to seeking justice for political aide Teoh Beng Hock has called on the police to reopen investigations into former Selangor Malaysian-Anti Corruption Commission (MACC)...

Malay Mail:

KLIA systems still crippled, but operations improving on third day (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 ― The network failure that forced the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) into manual mode the past four nights continued to plague its systems today.

theSun:

829,787 Thai tourists visited Malaysia Jan-May 2019

BANGKOK: A total of 829,787 Thai tourists visited Malaysia in the first five months of 2019.

The Star:

Bruneian man, local woman arrested in Miri drug bust

MIRI: Police found methaphetamine drugs worth RM12,000 in a house inhabited by a Bruneian man and a local woman in a village near here.

Malaysiakini:

Amid China trade row, US miner set to focus on processing rare earths

The owner of the only US rare earths mine is going on a hiring spree as it looks to significantly boost production, part of a strategy to build out American refining capability after China raised tari...

Malaysiakini:

Employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission held in China released

An employee of the British consulate in Hong Kong who was detained in China’s border city of Shenzhen amid accusations of outside interference in pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong was released on ...

Free Malaysia Today:

Articles were written by Malaysian on death row in S’pore, says lawyer

PETALING JAYA: A lawyer has insisted that a Malaysian on death row in Singapore wrote several articles about his experience in jail and reflection on life, after the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) sai...

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Malay Mail:

International trade minister wants to keep Lynas investment, but wants rules followed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Foreign businesses such as Australian miner Lynas must follow the rules when doing business in Malaysia, International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking said.

theSun:

Wanted man shot by police

KUALA LUMPUR: A wanted man was shot by the police at a condominium in Jalan Genting Klang, here tonight.

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theSun:

MyCar wants govt to reconsider green light for GoJek

PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian-owned e-hailing service, MyCar, wants the government to reconsider its decision to introduce the motorcycle taxi service, or GoJek. MyCar founder Mohd Noah Maideen said apa...

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The Star:

Johor Bomba manages to put out forest fire near Legoland Malaysia, hotel

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The state Fire and Rescue Department has managed to put out the forest fire at Persiaran Medini and stop it from spreading to the...

The Star:

Siti Kasim urges govt not to dismiss UN report on nation's poverty rate

PETALING JAYA: Activist lawyer Siti Kasim has called on the government not to simply dismiss suggestions made by a United Nations representative to reassess the existing poverty line income (PLI) in the country.

The Borneo Post:

Multi-agency force set to tackle fires at ILP Miri in effort to lower API readings

APM, ATM, Naim volunteers and Bomba personnel readying the equipment needed to fight the peat soil fire.

The Borneo Post:

Wee: Appointment as new MBKS mayor a surprise, but ready to serve

Wee (seated, third left) joins the JCI Malaysia officials and TOYM finalists in a group photo.

Malaysiakini:

Poverty of analysis or analysis of poverty?

ADUN SPEAKS | According to the UN representative Philip Alston, Malaysia despite its impressive growth, has seriously underestimated the extent of poverty.

Malaysiakini:

Reflecting on Syed Saddiq's work behind Undi18

COMMENT | It’s official. With 47 votes in the Dewan Negara and 211 votes in the Dewan Rakyat, our Federal Constitution will be amended to lower the voting age from 21 to 18.

Malaysiakini:

North Korea's latest short-range missile launch complicates US attempts for talks

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks...

theSun:

Search for two soldiers missing at Pulau Perak ongoing

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue operation for two soldiers who went missing in Pulau Perak, Kedah, last July, is continuing but there have been no new leads, according to Armed Forces Chief Gen Ta...

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theSun:

Bruneian and Malaysian wife nabbed for drug trafficking

MIRI: A Bruneian and his Malaysian wife were arrested for alleged involvement in drug trafficking when police raided a house in Kampung Lereng Bukit, Jalan Pujut-Lutong, here today.

theSun:

Man who made death threat on Perak exco released on police bail

IPOH: A man who was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill DAP National Socialist Youth (DAPSY) chief Howard Lee Chuan How, has been released on police bail.

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The Star:

Yeoh: Money matters important for newlyweds

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Population and Family Development Board Malaysia (LPPKN) and the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) are...

Malaysiakini:

Trump heaps another 5% tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation

US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed back at a new round of Chinese tariffs by heaping an additional 5% duty on some US$550 billion in targeted Chinese goods in the latest tit-for-tat trade war ...

Free Malaysia Today:

Sarawak teachers’ union supports call to abolish UPSR

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) has supported the call by the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) to abolish the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) for Year 6 pu...

Malay Mail:

UKM says accepted child porn convict due to excellent studies, extraordinary capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Reported math genius Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin who was convicted of child pornography in the UK is confirmed to be a post-graduate student in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM...

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theSun:

Govt will study UN’s poverty rate claim: Dr Mahathir

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) said the government will study the claim made by United Nations human rights experts on the rate of poverty in the country.

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Malaysiakini:

As EU threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires

European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an u...

Malaysiakini:

Hong Kong airport operating normally despite planned 'stress test' protest

Hong Kong’s airport and the roads and railways leading to it were operating normally early on Saturday despite plans by protesters to implement a “stress test” of transport links to the aviation...

Malay Mail:

Sea sand mining off Selangor, Perak reducing catch, says Fisheries Dept chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The seafood haul from Selangor and Perak has declined sharply as a result of off-shore sand mining activities both legal and illegal, according to the Fisheries Development Au...

Malaysiakini:

National women's football team crippled by illness

The national women's football team coached by Jacob Joseph has suffered a crippling blow after several players have fallen ill ahead of the final Group A match in the 2019 AFF Women's Championship aga...

Free Malaysia Today:

Federal tourism ministry ‘illegal’ in Sabah, Sarawak, says activist

KUCHING: Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) activist Zainnal Ajamain is questioning the legality of the federal tourism, arts and culture ministry to regulate tourism in Sabah and Sarawak.

The Star:

India minister to mark late poet’s birthday in Ipoh

Compiled by NAZREEN IZAHAR, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHANCELEBRATIONS to commemorate the 137th birthday of renowned Indian poet Subramania Bharati (1882-1921) in Ipoh, Perak, will be attended by Tamil...

The Star:

The race to greatness

Petronas wins big with home-grown talent gaining global recognition.

The Star:

‘Walk great for expressing patriotism’

PETALING JAYA: For school principal Tay Keng Lee, the #AnakAnakMalaysia Walk 2019 is the perfect opportunity for his students from Chung Hua Independent High...

The Star:

Johor comes up with short-term solutions for unsold properties

JOHOR BARU: The state government has come up with a few short-term measures to reduce the property overhang in Johor, including easing the process to release units reserved for bumiputras.

The Star:

Chef with disabilities wants to repay mum

A SPEECH and hearing impaired chef, who will be representing Malaysia on the world culinary stage, only wants to repay his mother’s sacrifices for him, reported Harian Metro.

The Star:

Crocodile charges at reporter in Melaka

A REPORTER from China Press had a close shave with a 4m-long crocodile while trying to take pictures of the reptile along the Sungai Malim riverbank in Melaka.

Malaysiakini:

Bersatu man denies threatening local council to reopen Pasir Gudang factories

Bersatu chairperson Mazlan Bujang has denied threatening a state administrative officer and demanding that factories in Pasir Gudang closed due to the recent air pollution incidents to be allowed to r...

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The Star:

Breathing Second Life into used coffee capsules

WHILE you might not realise it, each cup of Nespresso coffee is an embodiment of its promise to sustainability across all aspects.

The Star:

Ku Nan and Tan’s trial to start on Sept 19

KUALA LUMPUR: The corruption trial involving Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and businessman Datuk Tan Eng Boon will be held over two days starting Sept 19.

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The Star:

Seminar to get feedback on 12th Malaysia Plan

PETALING JAYA: The National Economic Forum (NEF) will be held to gather feedback for the formulation of the government’s National Entrepreneur Framework and the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025).

The Star:

Wee: Highway tolls should be abolished as promised

PETALING JAYA: The government should understand the people’s struggles in facing a sluggish economy, the rising cost of living and falling commodity prices, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The Star:

Anwar: PH meeting was for Cabinet members

PORT DICKSON: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he was not present at a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday as it was not an official meeting of Pakatan Harapan leaders.

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The Star:

Saifuddin: Decision on Lynas given due consideration

KUANTAN: The Cabinet has made a decision on Lynas Advanced Materials Plant based on fair consideration and with reference to scientific opinions, says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

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The Star:

Experts need referrals for PR

PETALING JAYA: Foreign experts and professionals must obtain recommendations from the relevant agencies before applying for entry permits and subsequently for permanent resident status, according to the Immigration Department’s guidelines.

The Star:

50,000 schoolchildren to get helmets

PETALING JAYA: About 50,000 more schoolchildren nationwide can feel safer when parents send them to school on their family motorcycles – thanks to free helmets to be given to them soon.

The Star:

Dr M: Merbau is our national tree

KUALA LUMPUR: The Merbau, known for its hardwood, is now Malaysia’s national tree, announced the Prime Minister.

The Star:

Najib’s 1MDB trial to start Aug 28

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial will start on Aug 28.

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The Star:

Shop owners show what it means to be proud Malaysians

GEORGE TOWN: The Merdeka month is always a good time for the Teh brothers and S. Prem Murughan to reinforce the spirit of patriotism.

The Borneo Post:

MOE-SSPC MoU to mould students for future industrialized Sabah – Yusof

Yusof (third right) witnesses as BPLTV deputy director Zanariah Ahmad (third left) and Prithipal (second right) exchanges the inked MoU between MoE and SSPC at KV Likas.

The Borneo Post:

Shoplifting: Police looking for two women

The two women who were caught shoplifting on CCTV at a shop dealing in health and beauty products in Lahad Datu.

The Borneo Post:

Mydin opens its first hypermarket in Sabah

The first Mydin Hypermarket in Sabah is now open at Sejati Ujana Mile 7, Sandakan.

The Borneo Post:

M’sia poverty rate grossly underreported – UN expert

Alston KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s actual poverty rate could stand from 15 to 20 per cent, despite official government data in 2016, placing it only at 0.4 per cent of households living under the pove...

Alston KUALA LUMPUR | Phillip Alston | United Nations | Malaysia | Khazanah Research Institute | KRI | 2016 | 1970 | RM980 | RM 980 | RM8 | RM2 | 000

The Borneo Post:

Don’t rush Jawi writing implementation – Ghapur

Ghapur TAWAU: Former Kalabakan MP Datuk Seri Abdul Ghapur Salleh has called on the state government not to rush the implementation of Jawi writing in the Bahasa Melayu Year 4 subjects in Sabah school...

The Borneo Post:

Fook Loi opens first Proton Flagship 4S at Inanam

From left to right: Tony, Thomas and Vijayaratnam at the new Proton Flagship 4S outlet in Inanam.

The Borneo Post:

Fishmongers caught selling bombed fish to lose licences

Junz KOTA KINABALU: Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Datuk Junz Wong said the government was determined to eliminate fish bombing in the state.

The Borneo Post:

E-hailing driver’s cheating cases deferred as complainants want to withdraw police reports

KOTA KINABALU: The Magistrate’s Court here set September 3 and 24 to re-mention the cases of an e-hailing car driver charged with two counts of cheating over car purchase deals.

Malaysiakini:

UN expert questions Malaysia's poverty figures, and 7 other things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief. 1.

Free Malaysia Today:

Cops nab 2 in gathering to protest khat

PETALING JAYA: Police arrested two people who attended an illegal gathering in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, to protest Putrajaya’s decision to introduce khat (Jawi calligraphy) in vernacular schools.

Malay Mail:

Homegrown motorcycle taxi service Dego Ride looking forward to competing with Go-Jek, Grab

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia’s own motorcycle taxi service Dego Ride says it is looking forward to compete with Indonesia’s Go-Jek and Singapore’s Grab, following Putrajaya’s agreement in...

Malay Mail:

No ‘unIslamic’ worries for Dego Ride, motorcycle taxi services for riders/passengers of same gender since 2016, says founder

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia’s first motorcycle taxi service Dego Ride addressed the potential sensitivity about men and women sharing a motorcycle together when it first launched in 2016, its ...

The Star:

Rescuer saves bloodied dog, refuses to let vet put it down

PENAMPANG: Incessant howling sound from a dump site led passers-by to discover a gunny sack containing a bloodied dog, believed to have been beaten before being...

The Star:

Nicotine vape liquid worth RM1.4mil seized

KUALA LUMPUR: E-cigarette refills suspected to contain nicotine worth about RM1.4mil have been confiscated following complaints about students smoking them, says...

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The Star:

After all this time, the clock still ticks

KUALA LUMPUR: The historic and majestic clock at the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad building chimed 12 times at midnight on Aug 31, 1957, when the Federation of...

The Star:

Azmin disputes UN poverty claims

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has dismissed claims from a United Nations representative that the country had undercounted the extent of its poverty as baseless.

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The Star:

Brown: Ensure media freedom in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must protect independent voices ready to expose, question and hold accountable the government on behalf of the public, says Sarawak Report...

The Star:

‘Drugs meant for third nation’

NILAI: The 3,200kg of cocaine, the largest seizure to date and worth an estimated RM640mil, came in from Ecuador and was meant to be smuggled to a third country, says...

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The Star:

Perak police chief: We have covered all angles

PETALING JAYA: A day after Perak state speaker Ngeh Koo Ham claimed a new development in the rape case involving state exco member Paul Yong Choo Kiong, the...

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The Star:

KLIA finds order amid system chaos

SEPANG: Flight delays, long queues and frustrated travellers are scenes that continue to dominate the KL International Airport (KLIA), as staff members scramble...

The Straits Times:

No basis for linking palm oil to deforestation: Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has said linking the production of palm oil to deforestation was "baseless, unfair and unjustified", and that the industry has grown responsi...

The Straits Times:

KL makes record $224m drug haul

KUALA LUMPUR • The Malaysian authorities have seized more than 3 tonnes of cocaine and ketamine worth US$161 million (S$224 million), officials said yesterday.

The Borneo Post:

Australia urges ‘sovereignty’ as S. China Sea tensions rise

Morrison (right) reviews the guard of honour with Nguyen during a welcoming ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The Borneo Post:

DCM: 200m more to connect Kanowit and Song by road

Masing prepares to cut the ribbon to declare open the Sengayan-Rantau Dilang road at Rumah Dominic Merikan KANOWIT: Road construction to connect Ngemah in Kanowit District with Temalat in Song Distri...

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The Borneo Post:

Awang Tengah: Forest Dept, SFC to undergo strategic restructuring

Hamden (third left) joins the winning KIK group, Team Flares, in a photo-call.

The Borneo Post:

Warm welcome overwhelms Lee

Lee (centre) poses for a photo with his supporters at Miri Airport.

The Borneo Post:

Conservation key theme of WWF-M’sia’s mural project

The team from WWF-Malaysia Sarawak Conservation Programme in a photo-call with their first mural project at CHMS No 3.

The Borneo Post:

Pustaka Miri to hold Customers’ Day Aug 26-27

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, (Pustaka) Miri is holding Customers’ Day at Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel on Aug 26 – 27 from 8.30am to 5pm.

The Borneo Post:

Strive to empower people, ministers reminded

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing KANOWIT: Those appointed as ministers and assistant ministers in the just-restructured Sarawak cabinet line-up must use the opportunities given to them to emp...

The Borneo Post:

10km Bakun Junction-Sungai Tangap stretch to open soon

The first 2km of the carriageway is now opened to road users.

The Borneo Post:

Sarawak Matta Fair returns with more offers

Abdul Karim (third right) joins Mohd Akil, on his right, and others in posing for a group photo at the opening ceremony.

The Borneo Post:

Fama targets RM150,000 in sales during state-level carnival

Shahid (centre) and other officials join the top puzzle games contestants in a photo-call.

The Borneo Post:

Dialogue between public, SUPP Dudong takes place tonight

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch will host a dialogue with the people at the premises on No 73, Tekam Road here tonight.

The Borneo Post:

Ministry to draft policies on mental health management

Pustaka acting head of sector for library services Razak Rambili presents a memento to Rosie.

Malaysiakini:

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen is new Tabung Haji CEO

Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yusoff has been appointed the new group managing director and chief executive officer of the Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) effective Sept 1.

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Malay Mail:

Selangor to have own early disaster warning system by 2022, says mentri besar

SHAH ALAM, Aug 23 — Selangor will have its own early disaster warning system by 2022 with the completion of a joint study between the state government and two universities, including one from Japan.

theSun:

Anwars advises organisers of protest rallies to “cool it”

PORT DICKSON: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pix) today called called on organisers of the proposed ‘’Say No to Zakir Naik’’ rally as well as other related rallies, to call them off n...

theSun:

Safety takes priority in Gojek e-hailing motorcycle service: Loke

GEORGE TOWN: The government is to place great emphasis on the issue of road safety with regard to the proposed e-hailing motorcycle service called Gojek, Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pix) said tod...

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theSun:

Man gets two months’ jail for offering sex services to cop

KUALA LUMPUR: Offering sex services to a policeman landed a man in jail for two months.

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Malaysiakini:

Youths are being harnessed for nation's progress - PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad said tonight youths figure prominently in all aspects of the government's new initiatives and programmes for the nation to move forward.

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Free Malaysia Today:

4 directors jailed, fined for illegal deposit taking, money laundering

KUALA LUMPUR: Four directors were jailed and their company was fined after they pleaded guilty to charges of accepting money from depositors without a valid licence at the Kajang Sessions Court yester...

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theSun:

National Tourism Policy 2020-2030 to be implemented next year

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tourism Policy (DPN) 2020-2030 to determine the strategic direction of the country’s tourism will be implemented next year, said Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Is...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Putrajaya will study need to review poverty line, says Mahathir

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said Putrajaya will study the United Nations (UN) human rights report that claimed the government uses a low poverty line that fails to reflect ...

Malay Mail:

National Sports Day, Malaysia Sports Challenge still in plans for National Sports Month, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The National Sports Day (NSD) and Malaysia Sports Challenge (MySC) remain under the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) plans for the inaugural National Sports Month (NSM) cele...

theSun:

Harnessing youths for nation’s progress

PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) said tonight youths figure prominently in all aspects of the government’s new initiatives and programmes for the nation to move forward.

theSun:

Changes to driving test method needed to implement e-testing: Loke

KEPALA BATAS: The Transport Ministry is making changes to the existing driving licence test method to enable the implementation of e-testing.

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The Star:

Dr M: Govt may recalibrate poverty measurement if UN rep is right

PETALING JAYA: The government may reconsider recalibrating methods used to measure the country's poverty rates after a United Nation's representative said...

Channel NewsAsia:

Network failure caused disruption at Kuala Lumpur airport as flight delays continue

KUALA LUMPUR: Network failure has been identified as the cause of the systems disruption at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), said the airport operator on Friday (Aug 23).

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theSun:

Call for salary increase for highly-qualified civil servants holding lower-level positions

LANGKAWI: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) today proposed to the government to consider granting one annual salary increase to highly-qualified civil serv...

The Star:

Making an exception, Etiqa to pay KLIA, KLIA2 flight delay claims

PETALING JAYA: Customers who have purchased travel insurance or takaful products from Etiqa will be able to claim compensation if their flight was delayed for more...

theSun:

KL and Tokyo looking into low carbon society collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will collaborate to achieve targets and strategies set in the Kuala Lumpur Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2030.

theSun:

Sarawak imposes cross-border movement of dogs

KUCHING: Sarawak has imposed a prohibition on the cross-border movement of dogs, especially along the Sarawak border with Indonesia’s Kalimantan.

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The Star:

PKR sec-gen reminds leaders to attend party meetings

PUTRAJAYA: PKR secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reminded party leaders not to neglect basic responsibilities like attending party meetings.

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