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The Borneo Post:

All PH MPs have declared assets, says Liew

File photo of the Parliament Building in Taman Duta.

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Malay Mail:

Azmin defends Anwar, calls ex-PKR researcher’s claim mere gutter politics

AYER KEROH, Dec 5 — PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali today defended his president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over allegation of sexual misconduct by a former staff member, calling it gutter p...

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The Straits Times:

Anwar denies sexual harassment claim by former staff member

Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim yesterday denied a claim of sexual harassment by a male former staff member that emerged just ahead of his party's annual convention.

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The Borneo Post:

Warisan-PH will win Kimanis by-poll – Poon

Poon (seated, centre) with the invited guests and participants of the Research on Mental Health Problems and its Preventive Measure seminar.

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Malaysiakini:

Azmin gets hero's welcome at the opening of PKR Youth, Women congress

PKR AGM | The opening ceremony of the PKR Youth and Women's congress in Malacca saw the party's deputy president Azmin Ali receiving a hero's welcome.

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The Borneo Post:

Rohana Yusuf first woman president of Court of Appeals

Rohana (left) receives her appointment letter from Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

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Malaysiakini:

With Utusan closed, Umno turns to social media

UMNO AGM | The closure of Umno's mouthpiece Utusan Malaysia appeared to be a none issue for Umno, especially when it comes to media coverage of its ongoing general assembly.

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The Borneo Post:

Zahid took 39 insurance policies for 20 vehicles totalling RM72,209.57

Fang Suat Lim during her court appearance.

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Free Malaysia Today:

TAR UC’s trustees board unhappy despite new govt allocation

PETALING JAYA: The Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC) education foundation’s board of trustees is insisting that the federal government has not fulfilled its responsibility to the Tunku Abdul Rahman ...

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The Star:

Tajuddin referred to Parliament's Rights and Privileges Committee over Chin Peng's ashes remark

KUALA LUMPUR: Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman was referred to the Parliament's Rights and Privileges Committee for questioning if Chin Peng's ash was used as a Vibuthi by a Pakatan Harapan lawmaker.

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theSun:

Hearing of rape case involving Perak Exco in Feb next year

IPOH: The sessions court here set Feb 10 to 14 next year to hear the case of Perak executive council (Exco) member Paul Yong Choo Kiong (pix) who is charged with raping an Indonesian maid.

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theSun:

Flood situation in Kelantan improving, slight increase of evacuees in Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Kelantan is reported improving , while in Terengganu, there is a slight increase in the number of evacuees.

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theSun:

51 Chinese nationals charged with illegal gambling, online cheating

MELAKA: A total of 22 Chinese nationals were sentenced to a month’s jail and fined RM20,000 each, in default two months’ jail, by the magistrate’s court here today for turning and managing a res...

AsiaOne:

Time to move on from Barisan Nasional to Muafakat Nasional, says Umno Youth chief

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno Youth says that it is time to leave Barisan Nasional behind and move forward to Muafakat Nasional.

The Borneo Post:

Singer Nassier Wahab dies

Nassier, 57, whose real name is Mohd Nasir Abd Wahab, breathed his last at 12.45 am.

AsiaOne:

Najib: I only knew about $1.4 billion in my bank account after MACC took my statement

KUALA LUMPUR - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court that he found out some US$1.05 billion (S$1.4 billion) had been wired into his personal bank account between 2011 and 2...

theSun:

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight AIDS-related deaths have been recorded involving male inmates of Kajang Prison as of October this year, said its superintendent Shollehin Dahari.

AsiaOne:

10 firemen in Malaysia carry obese man with breathing problems to ambulance

GEORGE TOWN - It took 10 firemen to carry an obese man from his home on the ninth floor of the Medan Angsana flats in Penang to an ambulance after he suffered breathing difficulties.

The Straits Times:

Azmin opens PKR wings meeting with calls for unity

Just a day after a peace deal between two warring factions in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), a video was played at its national congress last night, crediting deputy president Azmin Ali for the ruling P...

The Borneo Post:

People, elephants must learn to coexist – Shafie

Shafie KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans have the power to turn conflict into coexistence with wildlife, particularly the Borneon elephant, so that they don’t become extinct like the Sumatran rhino.

Malaysiakini:

Holy statues at St Anne's Church, BM, desecrated by black paint

Holy statues at the iconic St Anne's Church in Bukit Mertajam has been desecrated by black spray paint yesterday afternoon.

Malaysiakini:

Amanah chooses new leadership line-up tomorrow

Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) National Convention 2019, which begins tomorrow for three days, will become a platform for its members to decide the party's future direction via a new leadership line-up,...

theSun:

Police advise public to be careful outdoors during monsoon season

KOTA BARU: Police have advised the public, especially those in flooded areas to be careful while carrying out fishing activities, to avoid any unwanted incidents.

theSun:

8,800 APM members ready for second wave of flood in Kelantan, Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is ready with 8,800 members to face the second round of floods in Kelantan and Terengganu until March next year.

The Borneo Post:

Advantageous for GPS if Sarawak state elections held next year, says political scientist

If the state election is held any time between now and June next year, GPS has the advantage but it is not undefeatable, says Prof Dr Jayum Empaling.

Malay Mail:

Defence minister says govt will step up flood-prevention measures

PASIR MAS, Dec 5 — Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu today visited a flood relief centre in Kelantan and gave assurances to the evacuees on flood-mitigation measures.

Free Malaysia Today:

130 experts, scientists in Sabah to help conserve pygmy elephants

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is placing high hopes on a gathering of elephant experts to assist the state in the protection and conservation of its precious Bornean pygmy elephants.

theSun:

Majority of Malaysian smokers want sale of e-cigarettes legalised

KUALA LUMPUR: Majority of Malaysian smokers (69%) say that they want to see legislation that would allow for the distribution and sale of nicotine e-cigarettes so that they can have a viable alternati...

The Star:

Mexico thanks Johor Sultan for commuting death sentences of three brothers

JOHOR BARU: The Mexican government has expressed its appreciation and gratitude to Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar for commuting the death sentence of three of its citizens, all brothers, for drug trafficking crimes in 2018.

AsiaOne:

Polygamists in Malaysia can pick more than one wife for 2 per cent EPF contribution

A husband can name more than one wife as the recipient of the 2 per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution, says Deputy Finance Minister Amiruddin Hamzah.

AsiaOne:

Malaysian man working in Singapore extorted into a life of misery

KUALA LUMPUR - A 27-year-old customer service worker was harassed by an "ah long" imposter who went to the extent of attempting to burn his house down.

AsiaOne:

More Hong Kong folk buying property in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN - Hong Kong house buyers are looking around in Penang.

theSun:

Parliament passes abolition of act on Malaysian Health Promotion Board 2006

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat yesterday passed the abolition of the Malaysian Health Promotion Board Act 2006 following the dissolution of the Act under which the Board was placed.

The Star:

Umno general assembly takes off as wings meet

KUALA LUMPUR: A packed day awaits delegates attending the assemblies of Umno's three wings on Thursday (Dec 5).

The Borneo Post:

Japan’s Blue Capital inks RM100 mln investment in Lahad Datu POIC

President and CEO of Blue Capital Management Co. Ltd, Hideo Harada (second, left) exchanging memorandum with President and COO of Blossom Bio Energy Sdn Bhd, Jeffrey Lu, witnessed by Chief Minister Da...

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Cycle of poverty in Malaysia's Kelantan state amid annual floods

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: In Zalina Mahmud’s home, clothes hang from a rope tied from one wall to another.

The Borneo Post:

Reps visit Gum Gum area with HPUC, DID, JKR, developer’s representatives

Arunarnsin (centre), Jaffari (left) and Taren inspecting PPR flats at Gum Gum.

The Straits Times:

Calls in Umno for BN to 'migrate' to Muafakat Nasional

The wings of opposition party Umno have strongly endorsed the cooperation pact with Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) at their annual meeting yesterday, with calls for Umno and its allies to set aside the ...

The Straits Times:

Azmin opens PKR wings meeting with calls for unity

The Straits Times:

Anwar denies sexual harassment claim by former staff member

Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim yesterday denied a claim of sexual harassment by a male former staff member that emerged just ahead of his party's annual convention.

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The Borneo Post:

Using food as medium to showcase cultural diversity at Sabah Food Festival Dec 13-16

Sairah (centre) pictured with Djuanis (fourth right) and other committee members after a press conference announcing the Sabah Food Festival and Homestay Carnival at Koisaan Cultural Village.

The Borneo Post:

Warisan-PH will win Kimanis by-poll – Poon

Poon (seated, centre) with the invited guests and participants of the Research on Mental Health Problems and its Preventive Measure seminar.

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The Borneo Post:

All PH MPs have declared assets, says Liew

File photo of the Parliament Building in Taman Duta.

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The Borneo Post:

Zahid took 39 insurance policies for 20 vehicles totalling RM72,209.57

Fang Suat Lim during her court appearance.

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The Borneo Post:

People, elephants must learn to coexist – Shafie

Shafie KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans have the power to turn conflict into coexistence with wildlife, particularly the Borneon elephant, so that they don’t become extinct like the Sumatran rhino.

The Borneo Post:

497 new students complete Politeknik KK orientation

Zainab (front, fourth left) and Nazri (front, right) during the Politeknik Kota Kinabalu Orientation Week closing ceremony yesterday.

Free Malaysia Today:

Azmin vows to defend Anwar against Yusoff Rawther’s ‘assault’ claims

AYER KEROH: PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali has vowed to defend the party’s president, Anwar Ibrahim, in the wake of accusations that he committed a crime against the grandson of a renowned c...

Malaysiakini:

Holy statues at St Anne's Church, BM, desecrated by black paint

Holy statues at the iconic St Anne's Church in Bukit Mertajam has been desecrated by black spray paint yesterday afternoon.

The Borneo Post:

PDP presence in Dudong not to disrupt GPS solidarity, says party veep

Teo Boon Siew SIBU: Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) foray into Dudong is not meant to split the solidarity in Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), but rather to help explain the coalition’s politic...

The Borneo Post:

Miri Customs Dept registers 146 arrests

Sharifah Halimah (third right) presents a memento to a staff member who will retire soon.

The Borneo Post:

Astro’s fundamentals still strong despite challenges

To date, Astro has managed to produce and distribute four of the top five highest grossing films in 2019.

The Borneo Post:

Wishesland to hold Charity Sale

KUCHING: Wishesland will hold its second Charity Sale on April 12 next year at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hall from 8am to noon.

The Borneo Post:

CWB7 sends RM60,000 worth of items to 3 Penan villages

The volunteers load the goods into a pick-up truck.

The Borneo Post:

Rohana Yusuf first woman president of Court of Appeals

Rohana (left) receives her appointment letter from Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

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The Borneo Post:

Unemployed man jailed 8 years for sexually assaulting daughter

The convicted man is escorted from the court after sentencing.

Malaysiakini:

Amanah chooses new leadership line-up tomorrow

Malay Mail:

Azmin defends Anwar, calls ex-PKR researcher’s claim mere gutter politics

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Malay Mail:

Wednesday hearing for bail application by two LTTE detainees

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The Sessions Court here today set Dec 11 to hear the bail application filed by a restaurant operator and a scrap metal dealer alleged to have links with the Liberation Tigers o...

Malaysiakini:

Azmin gets hero's welcome at the opening of PKR Youth, Women congress

PKR AGM | The opening ceremony of the PKR Youth and Women's congress in Malacca saw the party's deputy president Azmin Ali receiving a hero's welcome.

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Free Malaysia Today:

PKR must remain PH’s rock, says Azmin

AYER KEROH: PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali has made a rallying call to the party’s members, saying PKR must remain Pakatan Harapan’s “Rock of Gibraltar”. In his opening speech at the P...

Malaysiakini:

At PKR wings congress, Azmin says party not built by one person

PKR AGM | PKR deputy president Azmin Ali's much-anticipated address to the party wings today took an overall reconciliatory tone, while reminding the party was greater than the sum of its parts.

Malay Mail:

Azmin: PKR must be ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ for Pakatan

AYER KEROH, Dec 5 — PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali today urged the party to stand together in order to achieve Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) 2030.

Free Malaysia Today:

6 family members claim trial to assaulting Sabah kindergarten teacher

SEMPORNA: Six members of a family pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to voluntarily causing hurt to a female kindergarten teacher in October.

Free Malaysia Today:

Azmin arrives at PKR Wanita congress to rapturous applause

AYER KEROH: PKR deputy president Mohamed Azmin Ali arrived at the party’s youth and women’s wing congress to cries of “Hidup Azmin” from his supporters.

Malay Mail:

Police say no helicopter crash reported in Gopeng

IPOH, Dec 5 — Police have confirmed that had been no helicopter crash reported in Kampung Ulu Jelintoh, Gopeng near here today.

Malaysiakini:

Sabah Umno Youth delegate first non-Muslim to speak at its AGM

For the first time in Umno Youth's history, a non-Muslim member is today given the opportunity to deliver a speech at a debate session in its annual general assembly.

Malaysiakini:

LGBT part in Suhakam report irrelevant, says PAS deputy president

The Suhakam report that was tabled in parliament earlier today contained parts that are not relevant for the country, said PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Malaysiakini:

With Utusan closed, Umno turns to social media

UMNO AGM | The closure of Umno's mouthpiece Utusan Malaysia appeared to be a none issue for Umno, especially when it comes to media coverage of its ongoing general assembly.

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Free Malaysia Today:

UM student body gets show-cause letter for talk on Hong Kong, Taiwan

PETALING JAYA: A coalition of student associations in Universiti Malaya has been issued a show-cause letter by the higher institution of learning after organising a talk on social movements in Hong Ko...

Malay Mail:

Umno Youth: Don’t mistake by-election victories as real support

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Umno must not take its recent by-election victories for granted as by-elections are a form of protest by the public to the current ruling administration, observed Youth Umno de...

theSun:

Police advise public to be careful outdoors during monsoon season

KOTA BARU: Police have advised the public, especially those in flooded areas to be careful while carrying out fishing activities, to avoid any unwanted incidents.

theSun:

FT Ministry to create urban poverty database

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Territories Ministry will create a poverty database, a specific profile that lists the urban poor in Kuala Lumpur, in an effort to effectively eradicate urban poverty.

theSun:

Federal govt’s contribution to states for 2014-2018 amounted to RM32.37b

KUALA LUMPUR: The total contribution from the Federal government to the state governments for the 2014 to 2018 period, excluding population grants, amounted to RM32.377 billion, said Finance Minister ...

Free Malaysia Today:

TAR UC’s trustees board unhappy despite new govt allocation

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Malay Mail:

How to strengthen Muafakat Nasional? Marry PAS girls, Ahmad Maslan tells Umno Youth reps

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Unmarried Umno Youth members should strengthen the Muafakat Nasional bond by marrying daughters of PAS members, an Umno supreme council member has suggested.

Malay Mail:

FT Ministry to formulate master plan on poverty issues in Kuala Lumpur

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 — The Ministry of Federal Territories will formulate Urban Poverty Eradication Master Plan to address the issue of poverty in Kuala Lumpur comprehensively.

Malay Mail:

Don’t bite the hand that fed you, Puteri Umno delegate tells Malay community

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — A Puteri Umno delegate today reminded the Malay community, not to forget Umno’s past deeds and affirmative action policies that ensured comfort in their lives in the past.

Malay Mail:

Youth delegate: Umno must not isolate party traitors, instead welcome them for GE15

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Unlike the rest of his peers who have condemned party members who abandoned Umno in its darkest days after their defeat in the 14th general election (GE14), Parit Sulong Pemuda...

The Star:

Tajuddin referred to Parliament's Rights and Privileges Committee over Chin Peng's ashes remark

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The Borneo Post:

Concrete blocks bar access roads to longhouses, causing distress to villagers in Igan

Several large concrete blocks labelled with the letter ‘G’ can be seen blocking access to the longhouses.

Malaysiakini:

LTTE-linked Sosma detainee threatened with blood-drenched room

A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-linked accused was threatened with harm involving a blood-drenched room and hurled into a “belukar” (wild shrubs area).

Free Malaysia Today:

Consensus needed before BN can join Muafakat Nasional, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Umno president Mohamad Hasan says the consensus of all Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties is needed before the coalition can formally join PAS in the Muafakat Nasional.

Free Malaysia Today:

Why criticise LGBT groups, but not corruption, PH MP asks PAS

KUALA LUMPUR: A Pakatan Harapan MP today asked a PAS MP why the Islamist party does not condemn corruption but goes on and on about LGBT.

theSun:

8,800 APM members ready for second wave of flood in Kelantan, Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is ready with 8,800 members to face the second round of floods in Kelantan and Terengganu until March next year.

The Borneo Post:

Advantageous for GPS if Sarawak state elections held next year, says political scientist

If the state election is held any time between now and June next year, GPS has the advantage but it is not undefeatable, says Prof Dr Jayum Empaling.

AsiaOne:

American TikTok user’s attempt to get through rambutan with potato peeler triggers Southeast Asians

Videos of Caucasians getting perplexed over Asian fruits never get old.

Malaysiakini:

Motor insurance for Zahid's family costs more than RM70,000 annually - witness

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his family paid over RM72,000 for their vehicle insurance policies in 2015, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard today.

Malay Mail:

Umno must change itself before it can govern again, says Youth delegate

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Umno must be willing to transform into a party worthy of the people’s support before it can set its eyes on Putrajaya again, said a Youth delegate at the youth wing’s annua...

Malay Mail:

Defence minister says govt will step up flood-prevention measures

PASIR MAS, Dec 5 — Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu today visited a flood relief centre in Kelantan and gave assurances to the evacuees on flood-mitigation measures.

Malay Mail:

SPPN records RM151.50m in accumulated investment profits as at Q3

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The National Education Savings Scheme (SSPN) has recorded RM151.50 million in accumulated investment profits as at the third quarter (Q3) ended Sept 30, 2019, a 25.9 per cent i...

Malay Mail:

Police detain three suspected illegal poachers, firearms seized

KOTA TINGGI, Dec 5 — Police arrested three suspects in several locations in the district here, including a husband and wife for possession of firearms believed to have been used in poaching activiti...

theSun:

Hearing of rape case involving Perak Exco in Feb next year

IPOH: The sessions court here set Feb 10 to 14 next year to hear the case of Perak executive council (Exco) member Paul Yong Choo Kiong (pix) who is charged with raping an Indonesian maid.

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theSun:

Attend parallel congress and be sacked, warns Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: PKR leaders and members who attend a supposed “parallel party congress” rumoured to be held simultaneously with the party’s official assembly in Malacca this weekend will be sacked...

The Star:

Minor fender bender descends to fisticuffs; five arrested

JOHOR BARU: A minor fender bender involving two cars along Jalan Mutiara Emas Utama in Taman Mount Austin resulted in a fistfight involving five individuals where it went viral on social media.

The Borneo Post:

Ingenious brothers ride through deep flood with modified bikes

Muhammad Zakaria Mat Kail (left, in front) and his brother Ikram Shahidi (right, in front)ride their submerged motorcycles through floodwaters.

Malaysiakini:

India may force social media platforms to offer user verification

India's proposed new privacy bill may require large social media platforms to offer an identity-verification option, a potentially precedent-setting effort to rein in the spread of "fake news", two go...

Free Malaysia Today:

Umno spent all RM245 mil given by Najib for GE13, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today heard that Umno spent all the election money its former president Najib Razak gave it for the 2013 general election.

Free Malaysia Today:

130 experts, scientists in Sabah to help conserve pygmy elephants

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is placing high hopes on a gathering of elephant experts to assist the state in the protection and conservation of its precious Bornean pygmy elephants.

Free Malaysia Today:

Stop promising posts and allocations, urges Kuala Kedah Wanita Umno

KUALA LUMPUR: A Kedah Wanita Umno leader has urged the party’s Supreme Council to maintain the party’s unity, saying they were “uncomfortable” hearing about certain top leaders promising rewar...

The Star:

Mat Hasan: Muafakat Nasional proposal needs to be studied first

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth’s proposal for Muafakat Nasional to include MCA and MIC needs to be studied first, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Malaysiakini:

Will PKR ceasefire hold?

After months of friction, leaders of the two main factions in PKR have finally suspended hostilities after compromises were made.

theSun:

CAP calls for more awareness on soil erosion in M’sia

GEORGE TOWN: Soil erosion is a global problem that threatens food security and the functioning of ecosystems with the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) today calling for more awareness to be cr...

theSun:

51 Chinese nationals charged with illegal gambling, online cheating

AsiaOne:

Time to move on from Barisan Nasional to Muafakat Nasional, says Umno Youth chief

KUALA LUMPUR - Umno Youth says that it is time to leave Barisan Nasional behind and move forward to Muafakat Nasional.

Malaysiakini:

Wanita delegate to Umno leaders: Stop squabbling and stop making promises

An Umno Wanita delegate has urged the Umno leaders to behave and stop squabbling with each other.

Malay Mail:

Court told of 39 insurance policies worth over RM72,000 to cover 20 cars, bikes for Zahid, family

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — A total of 39 insurance policies for 20 motorcycles and cars were purchased at a total value of RM72,209.57 with the beneficiaries named as former deputy prime minister Datuk S...

theSun:

Mosques encouraged to hold solat hajat after friday prayers tomorrow: Mujahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Mosques across the country are encouraged to hold the ‘solat hajat’ after Friday prayers tomorrow, to pray for ease in facing of the current flood situation.

The Star:

One killed, one seriously injured in lorry-car crash

KOTA KINABALU: A man was killed while another seriously injured in a lorry-car crash near the Inanam Bus Terminal here around 11.20pm on Wednesday (Dec 4).

Malaysiakini:

Filling the gap in 1MDB saga: The IPIC settlement

INTERVIEW | Pink diamonds, superyacht Equanimity and details of an intricate money trail allegedly linked to sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB, have surfaced since the financial scandal broke five years ago...

Free Malaysia Today:

Sabah Umno seeks to settle govt’s RM1.25 million forfeiture bid

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah Umno is seeking to settle the government’s forfeiture application against it for RM1.25 million in alleged 1MDB funds.

Malay Mail:

Perak man jailed in Singapore for trying to poison nephew’s beverage with stolen insecticide

SINGAPORE, Dec 5 — A man who worked as a retail assistant at a FairPrice Hypermarket outlet was sentenced to six months’ jail today for trying to poison his nephew’s beverage with stolen insecti...

Malay Mail:

Chief statistician: Malaysia’s economy likely to grow in Jan-March 2020

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 5 — The Malaysian economy is expected to grow from January to March 2020 based on the September 2019 Leading Index which indicates that the country is in a recovery phase, said Chief ...

theSun:

Businessman fined RM5,000 for becoming member of Gang 24

KULAI: A business with the title “Datuk” was fined RM5,000 by the magistrate’s court here today for becoming a member of a secret society known as “Geng 24” or “Geng Leng Hor”. Magistra...

theSun:

Alien predator fishes take toll on Timah Tasoh fishermen

PADANG BESAR: The presence of an alien predator fish, the “Peacock Bass” or Raja Ikan, that has high spawning rate and menacing the Timah Tasoh dam here is a cause of concern for freshwater fisher...

theSun:

Body of drowned six-year-old girl in Kuala Lipis found

KUANTAN: The body of a six-year-old girl who was feared drowned on Monday at Sungai Pulau Kucing in Kampung Pagar Penjom, Kuala Lipis near here, has been found today.

theSun:

Malaysian duo on international stage for creating award-winning console game

PUCHONG: Two men are set on feeding the passion for excitement on the game console, and gaining global recognition at the same time.

The Star:

Jobless man gets eight years' jail for sexually assaulting his daughter

SIBU: A jobless man was sentenced to eight years in jail and two strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court on Thursday (Dec 5), after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting his daughter.

The Borneo Post:

Kuching Christmas Parade expected to be bigger than ever on Dec 7

(From lefT) Yii Ming Hoo, Tan Kheng Tong, Jack Sangin, Elder Nick Phang Pow Ing, Pr Ding Emang Jau, Rev Lau Hui Ming, Ting, Fr Galvin Ngumbang, Rev Nigel Manjan, Pr Terry Valten Simon and Bong Shin Kh...

Malay Mail:

Construction of Sungai Nibong Besar Mosque starts today, ahead of schedule

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 5 — Construction work to rebuild Sungai Nibong Besar Mosque started today, Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman announced today.

theSun:

Majority of Malaysian smokers want sale of e-cigarettes legalised

Malaysiakini:

Australia to probe foreign interference through social media platforms

Australia today established an investigation into potential foreign political interference through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WeChat. The review comes amid heightened Austral...

Free Malaysia Today:

We’re working on your housing woes, Kula tells estate workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran has assured that the government is looking into ways to provide housing at discounted prices for poor estate workers, following a protest by some ...

Malay Mail:

Oxford Economics expert sees Malaysia’s 2020 growth slow to 4pc, bucks Putrajaya’s forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Weaker household spending and slower wage growth amid softening employment are expected to weigh down Malaysia’s economic growth next year, according to the Institute of Char...

The Star:

Villagers evacuated from flood-hit Lawas in Sarawak

MIRI: Floodwaters have inundated entire villages in Lawas, Sarawak – with water levels posing a danger to children in some places.

The Star:

Mexico thanks Johor Sultan for commuting death sentences of three brothers

Malaysiakini:

Gobind refutes Wee's allegation that Opcom has been chosen for NFCP project

Opcom Holdings Berhad is not a licensee under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo (above).

theSun:

17-month-old Myanmar boy found drowned in Ipoh

IPOH: Police have detained the parents of a Myanmarese toddler who was found drowned near a bridge across Sungai Chemor here yesterday.

Malay Mail:

Puteri Umno chief points to Tanjung Piai as proof BN ‘not dead’, will do better under Muafakat Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) victory in the Tanjung Piai by-election is proof that the coalition is still alive and relevant in Malaysia today, said Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Zahida...

The Borneo Post:

Teen motorcyclist killed after colliding head-on with lorry

The lorry that was involved in the accident.

Free Malaysia Today:

One step closer to putting Wanita Umno chief on par with deputy president

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad says a motion will be tabled tomorrow for an amendment to the party’s constitution allowing the leader of the women’s wing a rank equal to that of the...

Malay Mail:

Time to move on from BN to ‘new era’ of Muafakat Nasional, says Umno Youth chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — It is time Umno and its allies move on from the Barisan Nasional (BN) era of old and embrace the Muafakat Nasional alliance with PAS, Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said today.

The Borneo Post:

Singer Nassier Wahab dies

Nassier, 57, whose real name is Mohd Nasir Abd Wahab, breathed his last at 12.45 am.

The Borneo Post:

CM: State prioritising environmental conservation as development grows

Abang Johari cutting the anniversary cake alongside Justine (third left), Len (third right), Dr Penguang (second left) and others.

The Borneo Post:

Avoid roads at Kuching Isthmus area as maintenance underway, warns JKR

In a statement today, Public Works Department advised those using the road to use suitable alternative roads until the road maintenance works are completed.

AsiaOne:

Toddler falls to her death crossing incomplete link bridge in Sabah

Two little girls tottered about hand in hand as their mum walked behind them and recorded the adorable scene on her mobile phone.

AsiaOne:

Polygamists in Malaysia can pick more than one wife for 2 per cent EPF contribution

A husband can name more than one wife as the recipient of the 2 per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution, says Deputy Finance Minister Amiruddin Hamzah.

Malaysiakini:

Suaram - 30 years of defending human rights in M'sia

COMMENT | Suaram was born under the shadow of the ISA.

Malaysiakini:

Citing Kiwi PM, Noraini blasts 'weak' Harapan

Umno Wanita chief Noraini Ahmad drew a comparison between the "weak" administration of Pakatan Harapan and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden.

Malay Mail:

At annual meet, Puteri Umno chief bids to paint DAP as master of Pakatan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — DAP is the true power of Pakatan Harapan, Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Zahida Khan claimed today.

theSun:

Kampung Agong evokes memories of yesteryear

KEPALA BATAS: Surrounded by a bamboo fence, hundreds of coconut trees, traditional homes and a kampong atmosphere, Kampung Agong located in Penaga here evokes the nostalgia of village life of a Malay ...

theSun:

Flood situation in Kelantan improving, slight increase of evacuees in Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Kelantan is reported improving , while in Terengganu, there is a slight increase in the number of evacuees.

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Malaysiakini:

Global report finds Malaysia's civic space ‘obstructed’

Despite being labelled as a “bright spot” for civic freedom in Asia last year following the change of government, Malaysia continues to have “obstructed” civic space.

Malaysiakini:

Why is MCA silent on the increased allocation for TAR UC?

ADUN SPEAKS | Why is MCA silent on the RM40 million allocation from the government to help TAR UC?

theSun:

E-wallet, non-compliance by civil servants among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: Implementation of the RM30 e-wallet payment to eligible Malaysians, effective Jan 1 next year, is expected to be one of the highlights at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting, which is the las...

The Star:

Puteri Umno: Muafakat Nasional isn't to oppress, but to create moderate environment for all

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity of the Malays through Muafakat Nasional is not to oppress others, assures Puteri Umno.

AsiaOne:

Najib: I only knew about $1.4 billion in my bank account after MACC took my statement

AsiaOne:

Malaysian man working in Singapore extorted into a life of misery

KUALA LUMPUR - A 27-year-old customer service worker was harassed by an "ah long" imposter who went to the extent of attempting to burn his house down.

Malaysiakini:

About time Harapan dispensed with Dr Mahathir and Anwar

COMMENT | For close on three decades now, history has contrived to make the choice for national leadership in Malaysia revolve around Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysiakini:

India's April-Sept edible oil imports drop 19 percent

The value of India's edible oil imports in the first six months of the current financial year dropped almost 19 percent, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said.

Free Malaysia Today:

Flaw seen in Dr M’s theory on developed-nation status

PETALING JAYA: A sociologist and an economist have rejected Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s theory that the achievement gap between races is among the reasons Malaysia has been unable to become a developed na...

Malay Mail:

At Wanita Umno meet, ‘Malu Apa, Bossku’ battlecry resounds in support of Najib

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — He is the former Umno president but the rousing welcome given to Datuk Seri Najib Razak when he walked into Tun Hussein Onn Hall at the Putra World Trade Centre today for the s...

The Borneo Post:

Lawas Airport forced to close due to floods

Floodwaters forced the closure of Lawas Airport after the Lawas River burst its riverbanks last night.

AsiaOne:

More Hong Kong folk buying property in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN - Hong Kong house buyers are looking around in Penang.

Malay Mail:

Anwar: Pakatan’s openness to criticism sometimes makes it look messy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Apparent conflict in Pakatan Harapan (PH) is because the coalition does not restrict its members from expressing their opinions, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malay Mail:

SUPP leader criticises curbs on GPS lawmakers visiting govt schools

KUCHING, Dec 5 — Sarawak United People’s Party’s (SUPP) Women wing today called it illogical for the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government to impose restrictions on lawmakers from the ruling G...

theSun:

Penang Hill funicular service disruption, about 500 people affected

GEORGE TOWN: About 500 people were affected by the Penang Hill funicular service disruption for over two hours since 10am yesterday.

theSun:

Parliament passes abolition of act on Malaysian Health Promotion Board 2006

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat yesterday passed the abolition of the Malaysian Health Promotion Board Act 2006 following the dissolution of the Act under which the Board was placed.

theSun:

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight AIDS-related deaths have been recorded involving male inmates of Kajang Prison as of October this year, said its superintendent Shollehin Dahari.

Malaysiakini:

Beijing envoy warns of 'destructive forces' undermining US-China ties

China’s envoy to the United States yesterday said the two countries were trying to resolve their differences over trade, but he warned of forces that he said were trying to drive a wedge between the...

Malaysiakini:

Nato pulls off summit despite leaders trading public insults

Nato leaders set aside public insults ranging from “delinquent” to “brain dead” and “two-faced” yesterday, declaring at a 70th-anniversary summit they would stand together against a common...

theSun:

2019 Umno General Assembly begins with meetings of the wings

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2019 Umno general assembly began today with the simultaneous General Assembly of the Wanita, Youth, Puteri wings tonight officiated by party deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan...

theSun:

House of embattled Perak exco broken into

IPOH: The house of Perak state executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong (pix) in Bandar Meru Raya here was broken into last week.

AsiaOne:

10 firemen in Malaysia carry obese man with breathing problems to ambulance

GEORGE TOWN - It took 10 firemen to carry an obese man from his home on the ninth floor of the Medan Angsana flats in Penang to an ambulance after he suffered breathing difficulties.

Malaysiakini:

Ex-IGP: Not wrong to commemorate peace treaty if communism not revived

Former inspector-general of police Abdul Rahim Noor sees no harm in events commemorating the Hat Yai Peace Agreement.

Malaysiakini:

Samoa goes door-to-door to fight measles, combat anti-vaccination messages

Samoa closed all non-essential public and private services on Thursday to combat a measles epidemic that has killed more than 60 people, mostly babies and young children, in a medical task complicated...

theSun:

Indonesia appreciates Malaysia’s help in tackling natural disasters

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has extended its appreciation and gratitude to Malaysia for helping the country facing a spate of natural disasters.

theSun:

Fire department’s mercy flight rescues two pregnant Orang Asli women

GUA MUSANG: The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department’s (JBPM) mercy flight yesterday faced anxieties during its attempt to land at Kampung Tembaga, Pos Gob, to pick up two indigenous pregnant women.

theSun:

Man electrocuted as he wades in flood waters

PASIR MAS: A 51-year-old man was electrocuted to death while wading through floodwaters in front of his house in Kampung Tasek Permai, Rantau Panjang here yesterday.

The Star:

Dengue cases reach all-time high

KUALA LUMPUR: The total number of dengue cases this year has reached an all-time high with 120,871 cases recorded as of Wednesday (Dec 4).

Malaysiakini:

Three gold medals provide M'sia much needed cheer on dismal day

The two gold medals from artistic gymnastics and one more gold from lawn bowls provided the much-needed cheer on an otherwise dismal day for the Malaysian contingent yesterday, the fourth day of the 3...

The Star:

Umno general assembly takes off as wings meet

KUALA LUMPUR: A packed day awaits delegates attending the assemblies of Umno's three wings on Thursday (Dec 5).

The Star:

Floods shut down Sarawak's Lawas Airport

MIRI: Lawas Airport in northern Sarawak has been shut down after runway and airport complex were flooded on Thursday (Dec 5), says the Sarawak Disaster Relief Management Committee.

The Star:

Wedding bells on hold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: The venue is reserved, the wedding rings custom-made and the search for the dress has begun. But Hong Kong protester May’s nuptials are on hold because her friends oppose her marrying a policeman.

Malaysiakini:

Police: Don't upload articles to sensationalise the CPM

Police have launched their investigation into the event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Hat Yai Peace Accord in Songkla, Thailand, which was attended by former Communist Party of Malaya (CP...

The Star:

1,500 rupee fine over failure to return one

A BUS conductor who failed to return one rupee (six sen) in change to a passenger was fined 1,500 rupees (RM87), Malaysia Nanban reported.

The Star:

‘Kad Cinta’ actor in love after split

AFTER four years of being a divorcee, actor Datuk Seri Eizlan Yusof (pic), 48, will be tying the knot for the second time, reported Berita Harian.

The Star:

Lin decided Akira was Mr Right when he stood by her

SUPERMODEL Lin Chi-ling, who married Japanese singer Akira last month, said she knew that he was Mr Right when he stood by while she grieved over the loss of her grandmother.

The Borneo Post:

Japan’s Blue Capital inks RM100 mln investment in Lahad Datu POIC

Malaysiakini:

Yoursay: More political intrigue in PKR infighting

YOURSAY | 'Where is the dignity of the PKR politicians who are happy to tango with Mahathir?' Defend Anwar's honour, Zaid's message to PKR delegates Clever Voter: The political infighting in PKR is no...

Malaysiakini:

Yoursay: The buck should stop with Najib, not Jho Low

YOURSAY | 'Najib's defence an insult to the intelligence of the rakyat.' Defence cries Najib's innocence, throws blame on Jho Low Sarawak4Malaysian: The perfect strategy - blame someone in absentia an...

Free Malaysia Today:

Netherlands offers help in Ivana Smit murder probe

PETALING JAYA: The Netherlands has extended help to the Malaysian police in the case of Dutch model Ivana Smit, who died in mysterious circumstances in 2017.

Malay Mail:

PKR vs PKR: A trip down memory lane

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — PKR dominated the headlines recently as a fight between a faction aligned to president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and another faction backing deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Al...

The Star:

Dr M revisits Apec launch site

CYBERJAYA: In a walk down memory lane, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has returned to the same location to launch the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting for the second time in two decades.

The Star:

Umno and PKR chart their future

PETALING JAYA: The Umno and PKR annual meetings this week will see the two biggest parties in Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan attempting to chart their future amid internal and external challenges that are increasingly public and intense.

The Star:

‘We fled with only the clothes on our backs’

JERTEH: Sorrowful and heart-rending is the feeling when one witnesses the latest situation in Kampung La here after it was inundated by floodwaters a week ago.

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