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Malaysiakini:

Squash queen Nicol David to hang up racquet

Eight-time world squash champion Nicol David has declared she would be retiring in June, at the end of the 2018/2019 season, after a celebrated career spanning over two decades.

Malaysiakini:

Huawei founder says CFO's arrest was politically motivated

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said on Monday that the arrest of his daughter, Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, was politically motivated.

Malaysiakini:

Judge's 'judicial kamikaze' – lawyer urges DPM, Anwar to push for RCI

Lawyer Sankara N Nair (above) has urged Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and her husband PKR president Anwar Ibrahim to push for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) on the judiciary.

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Malaysiakini:

No need for Abe to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is not saying whether or not he nominated Donald Trump for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, but the question may be moot: the US president has been put forward by ot...

Free Malaysia Today:

Selangor warned against clearing forest reserve near Gombak for PKNS project

PETALING JAYA: An umbrella organisation of eight environmental pressure groups has warned the Selangor state government against proceeding with a housing project which it says could see the destructio...

Free Malaysia Today:

Putrajaya cautioned on pollution ahead of lift on bauxite freeze

PETALING JAYA: Outspoken Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh has urged Putrajaya to be “100% sure” that lifting the moratorium on bauxite mining will not cause environmental problems in her constituency in P...

The Straits Times:

Singaporean militant Mohamed Kazali Salleh owned businesses in JB, including massage parlours: sources

KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A Singaporean arrested recently for militant activities had multiple businesses in Johor Baru, ranging from massage parlours to restaurants.

The Star:

Minority Muslims free to practise their religion in China, says Islamic group

BEIJING: Minority Muslims in China are not being discriminated or persecuted by the Chinese government, says China Islamic Association (CIA) vice-president Abdul Amin Jin Rubin.

The Star:

Do you know... some facts about Putrajaya?

Situated about 25km from Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya is a modern township. It has elegant architectures and plenty of greenery.

Putrajaya | Kuala Lumpur

The Star:

Muhyiddin requests that BSH be reinstated for singles

SEMENYIH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he raised a proposal for the cost of living aid provision to be reinstated for singles.

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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin | SEMENYIH | Home Minister | Lim Guan Eng | Budget 2019

Malaysiakini:

Seven lawmakers quit UK Labour Party citing Brexit 'betrayal'

Seven Labour lawmakers quit on Monday over leader Jeremy Corbyn’s approach to Brexit and a row over anti-Semitism, saying Britain’s main opposition party had been “hijacked by the machine politi...

Malaysiakini:

Yoursay: No end to PAS’ brand of ‘syariah-compliant’ lying

YOURSAY | ‘With friends like PAS, who needs enemies?’ 'PAS pledged to back PM to stop him being ousted by allies' Love Malaysia 2: For goodness’ sake.

Malaysiakini:

Cops nab suspect in brutal MRT lift robbery

Police have arrested the man who is believed to have assaulted and robbed a woman in a lift at the Taman Mutiara Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station in Cheras here last Thursday.

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Malaysiakini:

Federal gov't approves RM10m for S'wak NCR land survey

The Sarawak state government is no longer alone in the process of surveying Native Customary Rights (NCR) land because the federal government has recently approved an allocation of RM10.5 million unde...

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Malaysiakini:

Federal Court rules on slew of election petitions and 9 things that happened yesterday

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

Free Malaysia Today:

A million new homes won’t solve housing woes of B40, M40, says analyst

PETALING JAYA: A real estate analyst has questioned the government’s goal of building one million homes in 10 years, saying it is not the only solution to the housing predicament of the B40 and M40 ...

M40 | See Kok Loong | B40 | PETALING JAYA | Consultants | Malaysian Institute of Professional Real Estate Agents | EPF | Khazanah Research Institute | FMT | RM720

Free Malaysia Today:

Join PPBM if you want, but prioritise MA63, Anifah tells ex-Umno members in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Kimanis MP Anifah Aman says he has no objection to PPBM’s entry to Sabah but has urged his former Umno colleagues to work towards the restoration of the state’s rights under the Mal...

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Free Malaysia Today:

One strong woman redefining female beauty for new millennium

PETALING JAYA: If you are a couch potato, the name Ammetta Malhotra Bergin is unlikely to ring any bells.

Free Malaysia Today:

Time to hang up my racquet, says squash queen Nicol

PETALING JAYA: Former world champion Nicol David has announced her retirement from squash after 20 years.

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Malay Mail:

Najib's trial: Why it was postponed and how soon it can start

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 ― Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's long-awaited trial was supposed to start at the High Court last Tuesday.

Malay Mail:

PAS support for Dr M doesn’t rattle us, Umno leaders say

SEMENYIH, Feb 19 ― Umno leaders appear unshaken by new ally PAS’s recent declaration of support for Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, their one-time president of 22 years who is now a powerf...

theSun:

Penang CM disappointed with indiscriminately occupied disabled parking spaces

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pix) is disappointed with the attitude of certain able-bodied motorists in the state who parked their vehicles in parking spaces designated for disabl...

theSun:

Selangor temporarily ceases aid programmes ahead of Semenyih by-election

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will temporarily cease official programmes, especially those involving the handing of aid, for the duration of the Semenyih state by-election, said Mentri Besar Amir...

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theSun:

Malacca govt assures amicable solution to ticketing staff who might lose jobs

MALACCA: The Malacca state government gave its assurance that it would champion the welfare of over 40 ticket counter clerks at the Malacca Sentral Terminal who might lose their jobs with the implemen...

theSun:

Refer to Foreign Ministry before accepting job offers abroad

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians, especially young people, are advised to refer to the Foreign Ministry on employment information before accepting job offers overseas.

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The Star:

Pakatan yet to decide on Rantau candidate, says Azmin

SEMENYIH: Even before the Semenyih by-election is over, Pakatan Harapan is slated to hold discussions over who it would field in the imminent Rantau by-election.

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The Star:

Azmin: Tun Abdul Razak would have been upset at what Felda has become

SEMENYIH: Tun Abdul Razak would have been upset if he saw what happened to Felda today, says Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

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The Star:

PAS’ allegation false and defamatory, says Guan Eng

PETALING JAYA: Lim Guan Eng has branded PAS’ allegation that two Pakatan parties are pushing for a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister as “false, defamatory and lies”.

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The Star:

PAS: We’ll back Dr M in no-confidence vote

SEMENYIH: PAS has pledged to support Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the event of a betrayal from within Pakatan Harapan as “something is brewing” within the coalition.

The Star:

Blogger: Moves are afoot to topple Dr M

PETALING JAYA: Detractors within Pakatan Harapan are planning to topple Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a no-confidence vote in Parliament, claims social activist and blogger Mujahidin Zulkiffli.

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The Star:

Jalil heads FT honours list

PUTRAJAYA: Director-General of Legal Affairs Division in the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) Datuk Jalil Marzuki heads the list of 200 recipients of awards and medals in conjunction with Federal Territory Day 2019.

The Star:

Mega finale ceramah planned

SEMENYIH: A mega finale ceramah featuring the two top Umno and PAS leaders are in the works as both parties continue to show its solidarity in the Semenyih by-election despite Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad saying that PAS would not support Umno in Semenyih.

Umno | PAS | SEMENYIH | Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad | Ismail Sabri Yaakob

The Star:

King and Queen visit monarchy exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah visited an exhibition themed “The Monarch” at Galeri Prima, Balai Berita, in Bangsar here.

The Star:

Justo under probe for economic espionage

PETALING JAYA: Swiss authorities are investigating 1MDB whistleblower Xavier Justo for economic espionage.

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The Star:

Targeted petrol subsidy recipient list almost ready

PORT DICKSON: The government is in the final phase of identifying eligible recipients for the targeted petrol subsidy system to be implemented in the second quarter of the year.

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PORT DICKSON | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail | Domestic Trade

The Star:

Gobind wants RTM to explain missing speech

GEORGE TOWN: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has been asked to submit a report for not broadcasting a minister’s speech during live coverage of the national Chinese New Year dinner attended by the Prime Minister in Seremban on Sunday.

The Star:

Bauxite mining to resume

KUANTAN: Bauxite mining in Pahang will resume in April and the government’s decision is a relief to industry players.

The Star:

Seventh by-election to be held in Rantau

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is heading towards its seventh by-election after the Federal Court upheld an Election Court’s ruling to nullify the results of Rantau.

The Star:

Three more by-elections may be on the cards

PUTRAJAYA: Three more by-elections may come our way after the Federal Court sent three more election petitions back for trial – the Kimanis and Sipitang parliamentary seats, which are occupied by Datuk Seri Anifah Aman and his nephew Yamani Hafez Musa respectively, and Jasin, which is held by Barisan Nasional MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah.

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The Star:

Witness warned not to enter temple area

SHAH ALAM: The man who drove Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim to hospital on Nov 27 last year was warned for safety reasons not to enter the area where the injured fireman was.

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Mohd Hafizan Nordin | SHAH ALAM | Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim | Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

The Straits Times:

Toddler in Malaysia dies after falling onto knife

IPOH • A two-year-old girl in Ipoh died after falling onto a kitchen knife, which pierced her abdomen at her home on Sunday, Bernama news agency reported.

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The Straits Times:

Malaysian minister to marry property developer

KUALA LUMPUR • The stage is set for one of Malaysia's biggest weddings of the year.

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The Star:

Queen of squash to call it a day

PETALING JAYA: After an illustrious and trophy-laden career spanning over 20 years and being voted greatest female squash player of all time, Datuk Nicol David is about to hang up her racquet.

Datuk Nicol David | PETALING JAYA | Professional Squash Association | Penang

The Star:

Nicol’s biggest fans – her mum and dad

GEORGE TOWN: Desmond David and Ann Marie David, both 72, still feel the rush of excitement, and worry, each time their daughter Nicol has a game.

The Star:

‘She had early signs of greatness’

PETALING JAYA: Even at the tender age of 10, Datuk Nicol David had the qualities of a great athlete in her.

Free Malaysia Today:

‘Irresponsible’ to amend labour laws without consulting us, says Yong

KOTA KINABALU: Former Sabah chief minister Yong Teck Lee today called the human resources ministry “irresponsible” over its plans to amend the Sabah Labour Ordinance.

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theSun:

Jalan Metro Perdana closed periodically beginning Feb 20 for MRT construction

KUALA LUMPUR: The full closure of Jalan Metro Perdana in Kepong on a periodical basis will begin on Feb 20 until May 20 to make way for the installation of Steel Box Girders (SBG) and other works rela...

theSun:

34 Chinese nationals held for using penthouse to run online gambling

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested 34 Chinese nationals when they raided a RM2.9 million penthouse in Jalan Ceylon here last Thursday on suspicion of running online gambling activities using the WeChat app...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Rantau is not necessarily PKR’s seat, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today said the Rantau state seat is traditionally held by his party but it is not a fixed rule and other Pakatan Harapan parties could be considered.

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theSun:

258 illegals detained in operation at Batu Tiga, Shah Alam

PUTRAJAYA: Two hundred and fifty-eight illegal immigrants, including two children, were detained in an operation by the Immigration Department at a settlement and housing area in Batu Tiga, Shah Alam ...

theSun:

Heroin-processing lab uncovered, drugs worth RM556,000 seized

GEORGE TOWN: Penang police uncovered a heroin-processing laboratory and seized various types of drugs worth RM556,000, and arrested four men in three separate raids in the state last Saturday.

The Star:

Immigration Dept detains over 250 foreigners in Shah Alam operation

PETALING JAYA: More than 250 foreigners were detained by the Immigration Department following enforcement operations near Batu Tiga, Shah Alam.

PETALING JAYA | Immigration Department | Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa | Shah Alam | Batu Tiga

The Star:

Search on in Beluran for seven-year-old boy feared drowned

BELURAN: A search and rescue (SAR) mission has been mounted to find a missing seven-year-old boy who is feared to have drowned at Sungai Kampung Muanad 3 here on Monday (Feb 18).

SAR | BELURAN | Sungai Kampung Muanad | Amanual Darius

Malaysiakini:

Britain does not support total Huawei network ban - sources

British security officials do not support a full ban of Huawei from national telecoms networks despite US allegations the Chinese firm and its products could be used by Beijing for spying, people with...

Channel NewsAsia:

Malaysia to set up childcare centre in parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: A childcare centre will be set up in Malaysia's parliament for the convenience of female members of parliament and staff who have young children, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff Yusof...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Kula refutes 30,000 job loss claim

PETALING JAYA: Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran today dismissed a claim by the Malaysian Employers Federation that about 30,000 people will lose their jobs this year.

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Free Malaysia Today:

DAP rep tells Sarawak speaker to step down to ‘reform’ assembly

KUCHING: A DAP assemblyman has asked Sarawak state assembly Speaker Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar to step down after he was referred to the committee of privileges for allegedly challenging the spea...

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Malay Mail:

Stop BN-style media control, urges lawyer after minister’s aide blasts RTM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Pakatan Harapan government has been told not to allow “BN style media control” to return after a transport minister’s aide demanded that heads must roll in RTM for f...

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Malay Mail:

Farmer fined RM50,000 for bribing govt official

KUANTAN, Feb 18 — A farmer was fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court here today after he pleaded guilty to a charge of bribing a government official when he was found encroaching into a forest reserv...

Malay Mail:

E-scroll can overcome degree falsifications more effectively, says UTM VC

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The implementation of the University’s Issuance and Verification System (e-Scroll) by the Ministry of Education in November last year is able to deal with fake degree activi...

theSun:

Police rescue 14 foreign women in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR: Police rescued 14 foreign women from continuing to be victims of human traffickings believed to be for the purpose of sexual exploitations in two operations in Johor.

theSun:

Batu Road retailers want to be consulted over road closure

KUALA LUMPUR: The Batu Road Retailers Association (BARRA) wants the government to consult them over the planned closure of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (old name Batu Road) from March 15.

theSun:

King’s scholarship programme opens for application

PUTRAJAYA: Twelve Yang di-Pertuan Agong scholarships are being offered for the 2019/2020 session, with six each at the Master’s and doctorate levels, in the field of science and technology, economic...

theSun:

Special act needed to protect media practitioners, sources

KOTA BARU: Malaysia needs a special Act to protect media practitioners and their sources.

theSun:

MPs should walk the talk in promoting gender equality

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Parliament and Members of Parliament must lead the way and be the role models in promoting gender equality in the country.

theSun:

Govt to reduce non-revenue water to 31% by end of 11MP

KUANTAN: The government is focusing on reducing non-revenue water (NRW) to 31% by the end of the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP), Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources Dr Xavier Jayakumar said.

The Straits Times:

Malaysia lifts bauxite mining moratorium after 3-year ban

KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - The Malaysian government said it would not extend its moratorium on bauxite mining which ends on March 31 due to strong demand for the material, state news agency Bernama repo...

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theSun:

SIS disappointed by two states over child marriages

PETALING JAYA: Sisters in Islam (SIS) have expressed their disappointment over two states that have not adhered to the directive by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed in enforcing the minimum marr...

theSun:

PAS made up plot against PM to deflect attention from party’s issues: PH leaders (Updated)

PETALING JAYA: Senior Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Lim Guan Eng have brushed aside claims that there is a plot to remove Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister.

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The Star:

Body of 11-year-old girl claimed, family accepts death

KUANTAN: The body of suspected murder victim Siti Masitah Ibrahim has been claimed by her mother at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan here.

Siti Masitah Ibrahim | Solihah Abdullah | KUANTAN | Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan

The Star:

Pakatan not walking the talk, claims Wee

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan's act of appointing politicians to state government-linked companies contradicts its earlier stand, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Malaysiakini:

Aide's threat against RTM 'smacks of arrogance' - Latheefa

A ministerial aide’s complaint that state broadcaster RTM had failed to air speeches by Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun smacks of arrogance, said la...

Malaysiakini:

M'sia second country to run Terragraph trials - Gobind

Malaysia is the second country in the world after Hungary to run trials for Terragraph, a new wireless technology, Minister of Communications and Multimedia Gobind Singh Deo said today.

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Malay Mail:

Show proof of plot in Pakatan to oust Dr M, Guan Eng tells Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — DAP has described PAS’ claim of a plot in Pakatan Harapan to declare a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as false, slanderous and an outri...

theSun:

Signal fault cause of two-hour LRT Kelana Jaya line delay

KUALA LUMPUR: The more than two-hour delay on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Kelana Jaya Line today was due to a signal fault in the Vehicle Control Centre (VCC), resulting in the train failing to opera...

theSun:

Election petitions for Kimanis and Sipitang back to election court for trial

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court here today remitted two election petitions filed by Parti Warisan Sabah candidates for the Kimanis and Sipitang parliamentary seats to the Election Court for trial.

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theSun:

EC warns against treats

ELECTION Commission chairman Azhar Harun has reminded candidates for the upcoming Semenyih state by-election that it is an election offence to treat voters to drinks or food during election campaign.

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Malaysiakini:

Calls for Perak MB’s head noted, will be dealt with after by-election

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has taken note that several division leaders in Perak are calling for MB Ahmad Faizal Azumu to be replaced.

Free Malaysia Today:

Papagomo remanded 3 days over Syed Saddiq’s assault claim

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth exco Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, has been remanded for three days beginning today to facilitate investigations into the alleged assault of Youth and...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Solve your own mess, minister tells financially-hit football associations

PEKAN: Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has slammed some state football associations (FAs) for taking shortcuts by seeking his ministry’s assistance to help them settle salari...

Free Malaysia Today:

No freedom in sight for 2 Malaysians held at Gitmo for 13 years

KOTA KINABALU: There has been no response from the United States to Malaysia’s request to free two citizens held for the last 13 years at Guantanamo Bay prison for suspected involvement in terrorism...

Malay Mail:

Prioritise creation of jobs, Sarawak govt told after 40 nabbed in Cambodia over illegal gambling

KUCHING, Feb 18 — The Sarawak Division of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today called on the state government to priority to improving integrity, reducing corruption and to ensure that w...

theSun:

Have three senators for each state: Vigneswaran

KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri S. A. Vigneswaran today suggested that the membership of the senate from the states’ appointments be increased to three people each for the purpose of re...

theSun:

MMEA moves in on fishing boat in Miri waters

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) arrested five Indonesian nationals in a Malaysian vessel fishing 11 nautical miles from the Bakam shoreline near Miri around 10.30am yesterday.

Free Malaysia Today:

Sabah opposition says Shafie has no choice but to accept PPBM

PETALING JAYA: A Sabah opposition leader said Warisan president Shafie Apdal should welcome PPBM’s entry into the state and not feel threatened by the Malay-based peninsular party.

Free Malaysia Today:

Stop intimidation against Orang Asli leaders, BMF says over Sarawak palm oil plantation

PETALING JAYA: Swiss NGO Bruno Manser Fund (BMF) has called on the authorities to stop all intimidation against indigenous leaders following reports that an Orang Asli leader was threatened with arres...

Free Malaysia Today:

Muslim group tells PAS-led states to toe federal line on underage marriage

PETALING JAYA: Muslim women empowerment group Sisters In Islam (SIS) has criticised state governments who snub Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s call to raise the minimum legal age for marriage t...

Free Malaysia Today:

Terragraph goes on trial at Penang’s World Heritage Site

GEORGE TOWN: Facebook’s latest internet technology, the Terragraph, went on trial for six months in Penang, with speeds as high as 1.7Gbps, today.

Malay Mail:

Parliament caucus on reforms backs call for RCI to probe judicial interference claim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Parliamentary Caucus on Reform and Good Governance has backed calls for the government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to look into claims of judicial int...

Malay Mail:

Putrajaya lifts moratorium on bauxite mining in Pahang

KUANTAN, Feb 18 — The moratorium on the mining and export of bauxite from Pahang which ends on March 31 will not be extended, said Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar toda...

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theSun:

3-in-1 drug packets discovered in Alor Star

ALOR STAR: A 30-year-old coffee shop worker was arrested on Saturday for possession of RM343,176 worth of drugs disguised as 3-in-1 drink packets and headed for entertainment centres frequented by tee...

theSun:

E-sports tournament to be extended to all districts in Perak

IPOH: The Kinta district-level e-Sports championships, to be held in conjunction with the launch of the inaugural Esport Professional Industry Conference (EPIC) 2019 on March 2-3 at the Casuarina Conv...

theSun:

Three Filipino men jailed, fined for possessing protected turtle parts

TAWAU: Three Filipino men were sentenced to two years’ jail and fined RM60,000 each by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to possessing protected turtle parts in the waters of Pulau...

theSun:

Have Parliamentary Services Act again: Senator

KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliamentary Services Act 1992 must be brought back in the effort to boost the autonomy of Parliament, says Senate Reform Working Committee chairman Senator Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff...

theSun:

Khairuddin’s appeal allowed, Jasin election petition sent back for trial

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today returned the election petition filed by Pakatan Harapan candidate, Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan who contested the Jasin parliamentary seat in the 14th General El...

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theSun:

Maria Chin’s suit against IGP, two others settled

KUALA LUMPUR: The suit by former Bersih 2.0 chairman Maria Chin Abdullah against the Inspector-General of Police and two other defendants, pertaining to her wrongful detention under the Security Offen...

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The Star:

YTL: Setting up Terragraph is easy, even with George Town's UN heritage status

GEORGE TOWN: Deploying the Terragraph gigabit wireless infrastructure in the Unesco heritage city status of George Town can be done without the need to dig trenches and disrupt the city, says YTL Communications chief executive officer Wing K. Lee.

The Star:

Bridge collapses in southern Sarawak

MIRI: An iron bridge at Kampung Segar in Simunjan district in southern Sarawak has collapsed, but it is not known whether there were any casualties.

Channel NewsAsia:

UMNO acting president Mohamad Hasan loses appeal to keep parliamentary seat

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Federal Court on Monday (Feb 18) upheld a ruling to nullify the victory of United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) acting president Mohamad Hasan during the last general ele...

Malay Mail:

Annuar Musa: ‘DAP’s politics’ will keep Umno, PAS together

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — DAP’s combative style and purported fixation with championing the Chinese community is the glue that binds former rivals PAS and Umno, Tan Sri Annuar Musa has asserted amid ...

Malay Mail:

Former Bersatu VP blames cronyism for dissolution of party’s divisional committees in Perak

IPOH, Feb 18 — A former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) leader has alleged that the dissolution of eight of the party’s divisional committees in Perak was motivated by cronyism.

theSun:

Company manager, civil servant detained over submission of false claims

JOHOR BARU: A company manager and a civil servant were detained by the Segamat branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) near Segamat yesterday to assist investigations over submission...

theSun:

School students told to be police’s eyes and ears

KUALA LUMPUR: School students can be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the police to curb criminal activities, especially involving students who are involved in drug abuse, said Kuala Lumpur deputy police ch...

theSun:

Dry spell: Three districts in Kelantan identified as high-risk for fires

PASIR PUTEH: Forests in three Kelantan districts, namely Bachok, Pasir Puteh and Gua Musang, have been identified as high-risk areas for fires due to the current dry spell.

theSun:

Malaysia plans for age-friendly city

KUALA LUMPUR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, together with the United Nations Development Programme, is in the midst of planning an age-friendly city, Deputy Prime Minister Datu...

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theSun:

Be wary of lucrative job offers abroad: Deputy Home Minister

KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman (pix) called on jobseekers to be more careful when applying for jobs so as not to be duped by lucrative deals abroad.

theSun:

EPF still waiting for MAHB’s response

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is still waiting for a response from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to its letter of concern, regarding its ongoing spat with AirAsia Group Bhd ...

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theSun:

Sarawakians leaving the state to look for jobs, says SIPA

PETALING JAYA: The case of 40 Sarawakians among 47 Malaysians duped by a job scam in Cambodia shows that job prospects in the state are slim, especially for graduates and skilled technicians, the Sara...

Malaysiakini:

PSM man to make affordable housing top priority if elected

SEMENYIH POLLS | Parti Sosialis Malaysia candidate for Semenyih Nik Aziz Afiq Abdul launched his manifesto today, promising affordable housing and grassroots democracy if elected.

Malaysiakini:

PAS permits lying, Anwar says on 'coup against Dr M' claim

PKR president Anwar Ibrahim said it was difficult to verify the authenticity of PAS' claim that there are Pakatan Harapan parties plotting a coup against chairperson Dr Mahathir Mohamad when the Isla...

Free Malaysia Today:

Parliament childcare facility boon for women politicians, says Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR: The setting up of a childcare facility in parliament will encourage women participation in politics, Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh said.

Free Malaysia Today:

Extra funding for Malaysia Airlines depends on its proposal, says Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR: Any additional funding for Malaysia Airlines Bhd from Khazanah Nasional Bhd will be based on its proposal, says Khazanah CEO Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

Free Malaysia Today:

Minister allays concerns over 1Malaysia clinic’s closure in Subang

PETALING JAYA: Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has assured the public that healthcare will not be affected by the government’s rebranding of 1Malaysia clinics, following concerns from an MP over the...

Malay Mail:

What coup? PAS could be lying to cover up RM90m payment issue, Anwar says

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed PAS’ claims of a purported coup within Pakatan Harapan against Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s leadership, saying they coul...

theSun:

Ministry identifying youth institutes that can be upgraded to offer diploma courses

PEKAN: The Youth and Sports Ministry is in the process of identifying National Youth Skills Institutes (IKBN) that can be upgraded to offer diploma courses to meet Industry Revolution 4.0 needs, said ...

theSun:

Gobind wants RTM report over sabotage claim

GEORGE TOWN: Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo (pix) said today he has instructed Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to submit a report over an allegation that the government broadc...

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Shoe print on Adib’s rib cage, witness tells inquest

SHAH ALAM: Fireman Mohd Adib Mohd Kassim could have been beaten during a fracas at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Nov 27, the coroner’s court was told today.

The Star:

Up to 25% off on MAS flights in Travelganza Deals

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is offering great discounts via its Travelganza Deals with up to 25% off on airfares to all destinations on the MAS network.

Malaysia Airlines | Travelganza Deals | KUALA LUMPUR | MAS

The Star:

Three teenagers sentenced to two years’ jail for possessing turtle parts

KOTA KINABALU: Three Filipino teenagers were sentenced to two years’ jail and fined RM60,000 each for possessing protected turtles and turtle parts in Tawau.

KOTA KINABALU | Filipino | Tawau | Sessions Court

The Star:

Sarawak MTUC: Make job creation in Sarawak a priority

KUCHING: The Sarawak Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called for job creation to be a priority in the state following the release of 40 Sarawakians from detention in Cambodia.

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MACC arrests civil servant, general manager for allegedly making false claims

SEGAMAT: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a civil servant and a company general manager for allegedly making false claims amounting to RM7,200.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission | SEGAMAT

Malaysiakini:

M'sians unaffected in Mecca hotel fire

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah today confirmed that no Malaysians were involved in a fire at a hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, yesterday.

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Tok Mat: I’ve long been ready for Rantau by-election

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today he is ready for a by-election to defend the Rantau seat, after the Federal Court upheld an Election Court’s ruling to nullify the result ...

Malay Mail:

Dewan Negara president moots five-year term for senators to get full pension

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran today proposed extending the current term for members of the Dewan Negara from the existing three years to five so that senators will enjoy a full pensi...

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Grab driver claims trial to raping, robbing student

BUTTERWORTH: A part-time Grab driver pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here today to raping and robbing a 20-year-old college student in February last year.

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The Star:

Johor Ruler joins 5,000 at Chap Goh Meh event

JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar joined a crowd of more than 5,000 people at a Chap Goh Meh celebration here Monday (Feb 18).

JOHOR BARU | Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar | Chap Goh Meh | Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Group | Danga Bay Convention Centre

Free Malaysia Today:

By-election ordered for Rantau

PUTRAJAYA: A by-election will be held for the Rantau state seat in Negeri Sembilan, following the Federal Court’s unanimous decision to affirm the ruling of the Election Court last November.

Malay Mail:

By-election for Rantau after court rules in favour of PKR candidate

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — A by-election will be held for the Rantau state seat in Negri Sembilan after the Federal Court here upheld an Election Court’s ruling to nullify the result of Datuk Seri Moh...

theSun:

Zakaria Abd Rahman is new Perak traffic chief

IPOH: Former Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) assistant director Supt Zakaria Abd Rahman was today appointed as Perak JSPT chief.

theSun:

RM30m ang pow for two who hit Toto jackpots

PETALING JAYA: Two lucky winners from Negri Sembilan and Selangor received their Chinese New Year ang pow from Sports Toto jackpots totalling RM30.3 million.

The Star:

Police bust drug syndicate, seize RM556k worth of drugs in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: The police have seized drugs worth RM556,000 and arrested four men aged between 33 and 49 in three raids on the Penang island and mainland.

Malaysiakini:

Gerakan disputes Kulim airport plan, raps DAP over silence

Penang Gerakan has disputed Putrajaya's approval of the Kulim International Airport, saying the plan will deal a serious blow to air traffic figures for the Penang International Airport.

Malaysiakini:

Opposition leader calls for 'million volunteers' in Venezuela aid standoff

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido set a goal of enlisting a million volunteers within a week to confront a government blockade that has kept tons of humanitarian aid, most of it from the United...

Malaysiakini:

Book on 1MDB's 'heist of billions' thrills billionaire Bill Gates

The Billion Dollar Whale, which chronicles the 1MDB scandal, is billionaire Bill Gates' book of choice.

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Analyst sees ex-Umno crossovers strengthening Dr M’s ‘ultimate plan’

PETALING JAYA: PPBM will move closer to its aim of becoming the strongest party in Pakatan Harapan (PH) after the recent admittance of seven former Umno MPs, a political analyst said today.

Free Malaysia Today:

Senator wants Parliamentary Services Act restored for greater parliamentary autonomy

KUALA LUMPUR: Senate Reform Working Committee chairman Yusmadi Yusoff has called for the restoration of the Parliamentary Services Act 1963, which was repealed in 1992, to increase the autonomy of Par...

Malay Mail:

FT Mufti: Flat Earth conspiracy theory misguided, opposes irrefutable consensus

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Federal Territories Mufti Datuk Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri has chided flat Earth conspiracy theorists, saying there is incontrovertible consensus by Islamic scholars and astro...

theSun:

Police still investigating student’s drowning during swimming lesson

KOTA KINABALU: Police are still investigating the recent drowning of a male student during a swimming lesson at the Likas Sports Complex pool.

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Malaysiakini:

Trump's top advisor predicts 'hundreds of miles' of border wall by 2020

A top adviser to US President Donald Trump said that the president's emergency declaration could allow "hundreds of miles" of barriers to be built on the Mexican border before the 2020 election.

Malaysiakini:

'The People's Victory' - a tale of adventure

BOOK REVIEW | Kee Thuan Chye finished his latest book just after the conclusion of the Malaysian elections in 2018 (GE14, or the 14th general election since the first held in pre-independence Malaya i...

Malaysiakini:

Press freedom and the common man

COMMENT | It’s so easy to take press freedom for granted, isn't it?

Malaysiakini:

Australia accuses 'foreign gov't' of cyber attack on lawmakers

A cyber attack on Australian lawmakers that breached the networks of major political parties was probably carried out by a foreign government, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, but did not...

The Straits Times:

Malaysian soldier held over fake notes he printed for fiancee to pay for wedding

SIBU (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - He was short of money for his wedding next month.

The Star:

Sarawak natives stage human-blockades against forest clearings near Mulu National Park

MIRI: A protest by Sarawak natives against forest clearing by a plantation firm is gathering momentum at the fringes of the Mulu National Park in interior northern Sarawak.

Malaysiakini:

I forgot to update LinkedIn bio on my PhD studies, says Harapan candidate

SEMENYIH POLLS | Candidate Muhammad Aiman Zainali is the latest Pakatan Harapan figure to have had to explain his academic credentials following a slew of misinformation surrounding those of several p...

Free Malaysia Today:

Economic espionage probe just red tape, says Justo

PETALING JAYA: 1MDB whistleblower Andre Xavier Justo has dismissed reports that he is under investigation by Swiss authorities for economic espionage, calling the situation “a non-event”.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Semenyih polls no walk in the park for BN, says Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Najib Razak has cautioned Barisan Nasional (BN) against expecting an easy fight for the Semenyih state seat although most of the voters there are Malays and the coa...

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Malay Mail:

‘PAS a party of lies’: Furious Mat Sabu tosses skullcap after recalling sacrifices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu reportedly threw his “kopiah”, or skullcap, in anger as he related the sacrifices of former PAS leaders while its current leadership were all...

Malay Mail:

Four arrested under Customs Department’s new internal probe team

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — A new unit under the Customs Department formed just last month to weed out internal corruption has made its first arrests.

theSun:

Soldier held for printing forged notes to pay for wedding expenses

SIBU: Police arrested a soldier yesterday on suspicion of printing counterfeit notes amounting to RM4,000 to cover the cost of his wedding scheduled for end of next month.

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