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The Borneo Post:

Racial politics played by desperate parties – Dr M

Dr Mahathir Mohamad KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the people behind the racial politics currently being played in the country were those who were desperate following the l...

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The Straits Times:

Tensions in PKR again, this time over a meeting

KUALA LUMPUR • Tensions have spiked again in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) between the camp backing its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and that of his rival, deputy president Azmin Ali.

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theSun:

By-election held in accordance with rule of law: Liew

KUALA LUMPUR: Every election and by-election is held in accordance with the rule of law, said de facto Law Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong (pix).

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The Borneo Post:

KKMM proposes fact-checker system to curb fake news

Gobind Singh Deo – Bernama file photo KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia will meet with management of news portals to establish a ‘fact-checker’ system that will determ...

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Free Malaysia Today:

I’m not afraid of being probed by IPCMC, says IGP

JERANTUT: Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador said today he is not afraid to face investigation by the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) if there is any report ...

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Malaysiakini:

Azmin claims there's attempt to silence him, and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief. 1.

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Malay Mail:

Lawyer claims ‘bin Abdullah’ name not to punish illegitimate Muslim children, says parents should have considered before pre-marital sex

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — The National Registration Department’s (NRD) imposing of the “bin Abdullah” or “binti Abdullah” into illegitimate Muslim children’s names are not to punish these chil...

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theSun:

Govt to bear RM10.3b in Tabung Haji’s rescue and restructuring plan

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will bear RM10.3 billion premium to ensure the financial health of Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH) is restored as part of the rescue and restructuring plan of the pilgrimage fun...

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The Straits Times:

World Briefs : Najib asks court to postpone trial

KUALA LUMPUR • Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has asked the High Court to postpone his trial for allegedly tampering with sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad's (1MDB) aud...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Sarawak govt slammed for barring entry to Electoral Reform Committee member

PETALING JAYA: A PPBM Supreme Council member has slammed the Sarawak state government after a member of the Electoral Reform Committee (ERC), Wong Chin Huat, was barred from entering the state today.

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theSun:

NGO urges govt to investigate possible undue influence in Teoh Beng Hock case

PETALING JAYA: A non-governmental organisation has urged the government to conduct a thorough investigation on possible undue influence and monetary benefits involved in the inquest into the death of ...

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theSun:

Police nab four suspected robbers, recover 81 handbags worth RM6m

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested four men and recovered 81 Hermes brand handbags worth RM6 million which the ‘Raju Gang’ robbed from a bungalow in Jalan Duta on Oct 3.

The Borneo Post:

Enforcement measures being taken to curb vaping among students — Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is already taking enforcement measures to curb sale of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine fluids to those aged below 18 years, especially school children, say...

The Borneo Post:

Sarawak, Sabah should each have own High Court, says lawyer

MIRI: Sabah and Sarawak ought to have their own respective High Court and Chief Justice to reflect the equal partner spirit in the formation of Malaysian in 1963, says lawyer Datuk Lawrence Lai.

theSun:

Human Resources Ministry to come up with list of critical jobs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry Is preparing a list of jobs categorised as critical, as a guideline for students in choosing courses to further their studies at the tertiary level.

theSun:

Public urged to notify health ministry on sub-standard cosmetics

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is urged to notify the Health Ministry on sub-standard cosmetics, especially those sold online.

theSun:

Viral video: Same old, same old, says Aziz Bari

IPOH: Perak DAP deputy chairman Dr Abdul Aziz Bari (pix) said certain people were up to their old tricks again just before the State Assembly sitting tomorrow.

theSun:

Man charged with stabbing pregnant wife sent for mental examination

KUALA LUMPUR: An assistant audio engineer at a television station was charged in the sessions court here today with voluntarily causing hurt to his heavily-pregnant wife.

theSun:

Malaysia’s population stands at 32.63 million, men outnumber women

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s population in the third quarter of 2019 is estimated at 32.63 million people, an increase of 0.6%, from 32.43 million during the same period last year, according to the Departm...

The Star:

FAA downgrade will have little impact on VMY2020, bulk of tourists not from Europe, US, says Deputy Tourism Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent air safety rating downgrade by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) will have limited impact on tourist arrivals in conjunction with...

Free Malaysia Today:

WWF praises Sabah’s conservation efforts despite multiple jumbo deaths

KOTA KINABALU: WWF-Malaysia has given Sabah the thumbs up for its efforts at wildlife conservation despite the spate of elephant deaths this year.

theSun:

India offers 300 scholarships to Malaysian students: Maszlee

PARIS: The government of India is offering full scholarships to 300 Malaysian students to pursue their tertiary studies.

theSun:

Federal government not involved with the appointment of village committee members

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government does not interfere in the appointments of the members of the Village Committee Management Council (MPKK), said Deputy Rural Development Minister, R. Sivarasa (pix)...

AsiaOne:

Man in Malaysia killed after crashing into buffalo

KOTA KINABALU - A buffalo caused an accident in an unlit stretch of road that killed a shop assistant in Sabah while across the South China Sea, another buffalo caused a stir in the tourism hub of Me...

theSun:

Manager refuses to surrender elephant tusks, seeks trial

TAWAU: A plantation manager in Kalabakan pleaded not guilty in the sessions court here yesterday to a charge of failing to surrender two tusks belonging to an elephant which was shot dead in September...

Malaysiakini:

Chin Huat barred from entering Sarawak despite needing medical help

Academic Wong Chin Huat was barred by the Sarawak Immigration Department from entering the state this evening, and his plea for medical attention fell on deaf ears until he managed to seek the interve...

The Borneo Post:

Rep: Don’t politicise education in Sarawak

Dr Johnical Rayong KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Youth chief Dr Johnical Rayong is urging the federal government not to politicise education in Sarawak.

Malaysiakini:

'Buy Muslim First' campaign drastically reduced prices of goods - PAS MP

Che Abdullah Mat Nawi (PAS-Tumpat) has claimed that the "Buy Muslim First” (BMF) campaign has led to a drastic reduction in the price of goods.

theSun:

Suspected elephant killer arrested for possessing shotgun and elephant tusks

KUALA LUMPUR: A 51-year-old suspected elephant killer was arrested for the illegal possession of a shotgun and elephant tusks at his house in Kampung Sugi in Gua Musang on Tuesday.

theSun:

Retiree fined RM5,000 for posting fake news on Facebook against Jakim

KUALA LUMPUR: A retiree was fined RM5,000 by the sessions court here today for posting false information on the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) through his Facebook page three years a...

Channel NewsAsia:

India resumes buying Malaysian palm oil as Kuala Lumpur offers discount: Traders

MUMBAI: Indian refiners have resumed buying Malaysian palm oil after a gap of nearly a month and contracted around 70,000 tonnes of shipments in December as Kuala Lumpur has been offering a US$5 per ...

theSun:

Johor plans to extend free water scheme to M40 group

PONTIAN: The Johor state government plans to extend its free water scheme to the middle-income (M40) group and also increase the volume from the 10 cubic metres now to 15 or 20 cubic metres.

theSun:

82 chikungunya cases reported in Batang Padang district in Perak

IPOH: A total of 82 cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection chikungunya have been reported in Batang Padang district in Perak as of Nov 12.

Malaysiakini:

Latheefa calls on private sector be be ready for new corporate liability offence

MACC has called on the private sector to get ready for the implementation of Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act, a new statutory corporate liability offence that will come int...

Free Malaysia Today:

Minister downplays Indian boycott after latest palm oil deal signed

PUTRAJAYA: Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said that only a segment of Indian palm oil importers is part of the boycott of Malaysian products, after an agreement was inked between a Malaysian c...

theSun:

Malaysia to invest in data analytics to pursue spirit of mobility in education: Maszlee

PARIS: Malaysia strives to include the spirit of mobility in education by, among others, investing in predictive data analytics, said Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik (pix).

Malaysiakini:

While Muafakat sings gloom, Kit Siang points to triumphs

Although Muafakat Nasional has painted the Pakatan Harapan administration as a failure, DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang said credible organisations abroad are saying otherwise.

Malay Mail:

Dr M: Putrajaya wants to know reason for CAAM downgrade

PONTIAN, Nov 14 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government wanted to know the reason for the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) move to downgrade the Civil Aviation Autho...

AsiaOne:

Singapore water issue a legacy of Mahathir: Malaysian minister

The unresolved issue of the price of water sold to Singapore was a legacy of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) (pic).

AsiaOne:

Guard laughs as Malaysia court passes death sentence

A security guard charged with murdering two colleagues in 2017 laughed when the Shah Alam High Court sentenced him to death, Sinar Harian reported.

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Malaysiakini:

Azmin claims there's attempt to silence him, and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief. 1.

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The Borneo Post:

Racial politics played by desperate parties – Dr M

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The Borneo Post:

Three to embark on All-Women Expedition to Antartica

Nurul Atiqah Tamarun (middle), Salehah Abu Nor (left) and Siti Jumaidah Bensali (right) are set to embark on the grueling expedition to Antarctica.

The Straits Times:

World Briefs : Najib asks court to postpone trial

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The Straits Times:

Tensions in PKR again, this time over a meeting

KUALA LUMPUR • Tensions have spiked again in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) between the camp backing its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and that of his rival, deputy president Azmin Ali.

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Malay Mail:

Why MCA’s alliance with PAS won’t be an issue for BN or Muafakat Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Despite conflicting ideologies, analysts believe support for PAS will not wither nor will they face issues following their alliance with MCA.

The Borneo Post:

Death toll in Australia bushfires rises to four

A firefighter on property protection watches the progress of bushfires in Old Bar, New South Wales, Australia. — Reuters file photo BURRELL CREEK, Australia: The death toll from devastating bushf...

theSun:

Police nab four suspected robbers, recover 81 handbags worth RM6m

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested four men and recovered 81 Hermes brand handbags worth RM6 million which the ‘Raju Gang’ robbed from a bungalow in Jalan Duta on Oct 3.

Malaysiakini:

Chin Huat barred from entering Sarawak despite needing medical help

Free Malaysia Today:

Sarawak govt slammed for barring entry to Electoral Reform Committee member

PETALING JAYA: A PPBM Supreme Council member has slammed the Sarawak state government after a member of the Electoral Reform Committee (ERC), Wong Chin Huat, was barred from entering the state today.

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The Borneo Post:

Unemployed man gets 37 years’ jail for rape

Iswandi (second left) is being escorted out from the court after the sentencing.

The Borneo Post:

Store keeper fined RM50,000 for excise duty evasion

SIBU: A store keeper was fined RM50,000 in default six months’ jail by a magistrate’s court yesterday after he pleaded guilty to excise duty evasion.

The Borneo Post:

Ex MPOB officer gets 18 months, RM430,000 fine for false claims

Leman (centre) is escorted by MACC personnel at the courthouse.

The Borneo Post:

Enforcement measures being taken to curb vaping among students — Health Ministry

The Borneo Post:

Rep: Don’t politicise education in Sarawak

Dr Johnical Rayong KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) Youth chief Dr Johnical Rayong is urging the federal government not to politicise education in Sarawak.

The Borneo Post:

Sarawak, Sabah should each have own High Court, says lawyer

MIRI: Sabah and Sarawak ought to have their own respective High Court and Chief Justice to reflect the equal partner spirit in the formation of Malaysian in 1963, says lawyer Datuk Lawrence Lai.

The Borneo Post:

Ibraco to unveil NorthBank’s Alyvia Residence

An artist’s impression of the entrance to Alyvia Residence.

The Borneo Post:

Keep up wildlife fight, authorities told

KUCHING: The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Kuching Branch, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) have called on the authorities in Sarawak to con...

Malaysiakini:

M'sia come from behind to edge Thailand in World Cup qualifier

Malaysia struck an important 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup qualifying win by edging Thailand 2-1 in a thrilling Group G match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight.

Malay Mail:

Health D-G: Chemical in food grade plastics are not harmful

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The leaching of chemical compound ‘phthalate’ from plastic packaging is not at a harmful level, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Malay Mail:

Indonesian defence minister’s visit to Malaysia paves way for new areas of defence cooperation, says Mat Sabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Non-traditional security threats were among the things that were discussed in the Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral meeting in conjunction with the official visit of Indonesian Def...

theSun:

Bill to repeal MHPB Act 2006 tabled at Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Health Promotion Board (Dissolution) Act 2019 was tabled for the first time by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad in the Dewan Rakyat today.

theSun:

Human Resources Ministry to come up with list of critical jobs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry Is preparing a list of jobs categorised as critical, as a guideline for students in choosing courses to further their studies at the tertiary level.

theSun:

Public urged to notify health ministry on sub-standard cosmetics

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is urged to notify the Health Ministry on sub-standard cosmetics, especially those sold online.

Free Malaysia Today:

Phone taps reveal Russian political ties, say MH17 investigators

AMSTERDAM: Investigators released a series of phone intercepts on Thursday which they said revealed Moscow’s influence over pro-Russian rebels accused of downing Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over e...

Malaysiakini:

Non-conforming plastic waste to be sent back - ministry

Malaysia will send back containers with tonnes of plastic waste from abroad that do not meet the stipulated requirements, said the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Also to be returned ...

Malaysiakini:

'Buy Muslim First' campaign drastically reduced prices of goods - PAS MP

Che Abdullah Mat Nawi (PAS-Tumpat) has claimed that the "Buy Muslim First” (BMF) campaign has led to a drastic reduction in the price of goods.

Malay Mail:

Lawyer claims ‘bin Abdullah’ name not to punish illegitimate Muslim children, says parents should have considered before pre-marital sex

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theSun:

Viral video: Same old, same old, says Aziz Bari

IPOH: Perak DAP deputy chairman Dr Abdul Aziz Bari (pix) said certain people were up to their old tricks again just before the State Assembly sitting tomorrow.

Malaysiakini:

North Korea rebuffs US offer of December talks

North Korea said today it has been offered a fresh meeting with the United States but is uninterested in more talks aimed at “appeasing us” ahead of a year-end deadline Pyongyang has set for Washi...

theSun:

Suspected elephant killer arrested for possessing shotgun and elephant tusks

KUALA LUMPUR: A 51-year-old suspected elephant killer was arrested for the illegal possession of a shotgun and elephant tusks at his house in Kampung Sugi in Gua Musang on Tuesday.

theSun:

Retiree fined RM5,000 for posting fake news on Facebook against Jakim

theSun:

Mohammad Aimin’s death: Court extends teenagers’ remands

KUANTAN: The remands of three teenagers who are believed to be involved in the death of a seven-year-old tahfiz pupil, Mohammad Aimin Nurul Amin at a tahfiz centre in Lanchang, Temerloh near here, hav...

Channel NewsAsia:

India resumes buying Malaysian palm oil as Kuala Lumpur offers discount: Traders

Malay Mail:

Sarawak DCM: Opposition’s claim that state will go bankrupt is baseless

KUCHING, Nov 14 — Sarawak’s Second Minister of Finance Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah today dismissed a claim by state Opposition leader Chong Chieng Jen that the state would go bankrupt in three years ...

theSun:

Man charged with stabbing pregnant wife sent for mental examination

KUALA LUMPUR: An assistant audio engineer at a television station was charged in the sessions court here today with voluntarily causing hurt to his heavily-pregnant wife.

The Star:

Mum shocked to find bullet hole on house window, cops investigating

JOHOR BARU: A woman was shocked to find a bullet hole on a glass window of her double-storey house in Jalan Hang Jebat, East Ledang, Iskandar Puteri, here.

Malaysiakini:

Video: Man resembling Aziz Bari seeks to oust Faizal, become new Perak MB

Even before the dust has settled on the video recording of Perak Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu lamenting about waging a lone battle against DAP, a new recording has surfaced.

Free Malaysia Today:

Repeat claims outside assembly, Sarawak DAP rep Violet Yong urged

KUCHING: Sarawak legal counsel JC Fong today issued a letter to DAP assemblyman Violet Yong over allegations made against him and his daughter during Yong’s debate speech in the state assembly last ...

theSun:

NGO urges govt to investigate possible undue influence in Teoh Beng Hock case

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theSun:

Johor plans to extend free water scheme to M40 group

PONTIAN: The Johor state government plans to extend its free water scheme to the middle-income (M40) group and also increase the volume from the 10 cubic metres now to 15 or 20 cubic metres.

The Star:

Fearing police raid, Thai prostitute peed her pants in hotel room

GEORGE TOWN: A 26-year-old Thai national wet her pants after realising that a team of police personnel was raiding a hotel premises in Jelutong, where she was believed to be working as a prostitute.

The Star:

Lift Health Ministry staff recruitment freeze, govt urged

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has been urged to lift the Health Ministry's recruitment freeze under the Public Service Department (PSD), because the ministry is...

Malay Mail:

Ilham Centre: BN will win back Tanjung Piai with Chinese vote shift

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will win back the Tanjung Piai parliamentary constituency, which was once the party’s fort, with Chinese votes expected to shift away from Pakatan Hara...

The Star:

10 months' jail for three Indonesians for smuggling 18k packets of ciggies worth over RM40k

JOHOR BARU: Three Indonesian men were sentenced to 10 months' jail by the Magistrate's Court here for smuggling contraband.

The Star:

MH17 probe releases new phone calls linking suspects to top Russian officials

THE HAGUE (AFP): A Dutch-led probe into the shooting-down of flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014 released new intercepted phone calls on Thursday (Nov 14) between...

Malay Mail:

Guan Eng: Malaysia’s economy remains resilient

CYBERJAYA, Nov 13 — The country’s economic growth is still resilient despite the US-China trade dispute backlash and the projected world merchandise trade volume growth of only 1.2 per cent in 201...

Free Malaysia Today:

Review plan to issue passes to immigrants, urges Sabah PPBM Youth

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PPBM Youth has urged the state and federal governments to review the implementation of the Sabah Temporary Pass (PSS) for foreigners.

Free Malaysia Today:

Aziz Bari dismisses clip of him laying out plan to unseat Perak MB

PETALING JAYA: Perak executive councillor Aziz Bari has brushed aside a video clip showing him explaining a strategy to unseat Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu, one year after the latter dismissed tal...

Malay Mail:

Azmin: Civil service catalyst to achieve SPV 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The effectiveness of the delivery system and good governance in the civil service will be the catalyst to achieve the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (WKB 2030), says Economic A...

Malay Mail:

Syahredzan slams old video of Papagomo as hate speech and public mischief

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Lim Kit Siang’s political secretary Syahredzan Johan today condemned an old video clip on social media featuring Umno Youth Exco Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris as hate speech a...

Malay Mail:

Education important for Malaysia to catch up in tech infrastructure, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Malaysia needs to catch up in technology infrastructure by building up its talent pool through education, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

theSun:

82 chikungunya cases reported in Batang Padang district in Perak

IPOH: A total of 82 cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection chikungunya have been reported in Batang Padang district in Perak as of Nov 12.

theSun:

Geocode system being planned to enhance postal services

KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia plans to establish a system using digital addresses or geocoding in an effort to improve the postal and courier services in the country.

theSun:

RM57 million lost to scam syndicates nationwide this year

KUALA LUMPUR: Scam syndicates have caused over RM57 million in losses to their victims since this January by offering them non-existent loans.

theSun:

Malaysia’s population stands at 32.63 million, men outnumber women

Malaysiakini:

Aide: Azmin replied invitation letter, handpicked state chiefs fear axing

PKR deputy president Azmin Ali had replied to the invitation letter to officiate the Youth wing's national congress next month, according to his political aide.

Malaysiakini:

Malaysia partners international supply chain managers to boost palm oil exports

Malaysia strikes key palm oil partnership deals with two major supply chain managers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China to facilitate greater palm oil penetration in China, India and the Indi...

Malay Mail:

Penang opens first ever RM2.5m Harmony Centre

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — Penang today officially opened the first Harmony Centre in the country in a move to promote religious harmony.

theSun:

Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah proclaimed UPNM chancellor

PUTRAJAYA: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah was today proclaimed as Chancellor of the National Defence University (UPNM). The instrument of appointme...

The Star:

Foul stench leads to discovery of teacher's body in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The body of a teacher, who was believed to have died from a heart attack, was found several days later in her room here.KOTA KINABALU:...

Malaysiakini:

Bar scythes Zahid and Lokman: Venomous, uncouth, contemptuous...

The Malaysian Bar has excoriated Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and supreme council member Lokman Adam over their remarks concerning recent court cases, including that of former premier Najib Abdul...

Malaysiakini:

Penang launches Harmony Centre to foster unity among different religions

Penang launched its first-ever inter-faith Harmony Centre in George Town today.

Malaysiakini:

China paper says HK curfew tweet withdrawn due to insufficient info

An influential state-backed Chinese newspaper on Thursday withdrew a tweet saying the Hong Kong gov't was expected to announce a weekend curfew, after its editor said there was "not sufficient" inform...

Malaysiakini:

Latheefa calls on private sector be be ready for new corporate liability offence

Free Malaysia Today:

Artistes must observe Eastern values in their dressing, says MP

KUALA LUMPUR: Clothes, and how they should be worn by women, came up again in the Dewan Rakyat today, with an Umno MP saying dresses worn by artistes should showcase “values of Eastern women”.

Free Malaysia Today:

I’m not afraid of being probed by IPCMC, says IGP

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Malay Mail:

One week in prison, Shariah Court to decide on stay appeal for five men accused of gay sex

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The five men sentenced to jail, fined and caning for attempted gay sex will know if their appeal for a stay of execution will be granted by the Shariah High Court tomorrow mor...

Malay Mail:

Malaysians planning to travel to Bolivia told to withhold plans

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Malaysians who are planning to travel to Bolivia have been advised to withhold their plans due to the ongoing political and security tensions in the South American country.

The Star:

Johor needs to tap new economic sectors to attract investments, says exco member

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor needs to diversify its economic activities by exploring and tapping new economic sectors, says a state exco member.

The Borneo Post:

KKMM proposes fact-checker system to curb fake news

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Malaysiakini:

Kuala Koh's Bateq community optimistic after DPM's announcement of RM3.3mil

Villagers in Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan have reacted with relief and optimism to the announcement last week by Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail that RM3.3million had been alloc...

Malaysiakini:

Youth vice-chief: Azmin sat on invite for more than a month

The invitation letter to PKR deputy president Azmin Ali to officiate next month's Youth wing congress was sent to him on Sept 11.

Malaysiakini:

Uyghur activist wants China to stop spying on ethnic minorities

World leaders must take a tougher line on China's use of high-tech surveillance to monitor and crackdown on its ethnic minorities, an Uyghur activist urged today, after his mother was detained and the...

Channel NewsAsia:

Malaysia demands explanation from the US over air safety rating downgrade

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is demanding an explanation from the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the downgrade of Malaysia’s air safety rating, said Prime Minister Mahathir...

The Star:

I have no plans to reshuffle exco line-up as they are performing effectively, says Melaka CM

MELAKA: Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari has no plans to reshuffle the portfolios of his executive councillors (excos) for now, as he says that all of them are performing...

Malaysiakini:

Muslim child born out of wedlock cannot use father's name, court hears

A Muslim child conceived out of wedlock should not be allowed to adopt the father’s name as surname because the father’s name does not amount to a family name, the Federal Court heard today.

theSun:

By-election held in accordance with rule of law: Liew

KUALA LUMPUR: Every election and by-election is held in accordance with the rule of law, said de facto Law Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong (pix).

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The Star:

M'sian mums win hearts at beauty pageant

PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysian mothers did the country proud by winning multiple titles at the Mrs Worldwide 2019 pageant.

The Star:

FAA downgrade will have little impact on VMY2020, bulk of tourists not from Europe, US, says Deputy Tourism Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent air safety rating downgrade by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) will have limited impact on tourist arrivals in conjunction with...

Free Malaysia Today:

Minister downplays Indian boycott after latest palm oil deal signed

Free Malaysia Today:

WWF praises Sabah’s conservation efforts despite multiple jumbo deaths

KOTA KINABALU: WWF-Malaysia has given Sabah the thumbs up for its efforts at wildlife conservation despite the spate of elephant deaths this year.

Malay Mail:

Ezra Zaid trial over banned book postponed pending appeal motion at Federal Court

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The Petaling District Shariah Subordinate Court has postponed the case management of publisher Mohd Ezra Mohd Zaid to next year, pending the filing of a motion to appeal with ...

The Borneo Post:

Royal Brunei now flies to Sibu Airport

The inaugural Royal Brunei Airlines flight is given the water cannon salute to mark its arrival in Sibu.

The Star:

Do you know, every six seconds a person somewhere in the world dies as a consequence of diabetes?

Here are some facts about every six seconds a person somewhere in the world dies as a consequence of diabetes?

The Star:

Sarawak prepares for floods as two river basins register daily rainfall above 100mm

MIRI: Two major river basins in southern Sarawak are seeing fast-rising water levels.

The Borneo Post:

Man charged with raping 14-year-old stepdaughter

File photo for illustration purposes KUCHING: A 28-year-old man was charged at the Sessions Court here today with raping his stepdaughter on Nov 6.

Free Malaysia Today:

Tanjung Bungah residents see red over reps’ response on telco towers

GEORGE TOWN: A group of residents in Tanjung Bungah who claim that telco towers have been erected too close to their homes are up in arms over the response of two assemblymen to their complaints.

Malay Mail:

Penang seeks RM100m from Putrajaya to repair low-cost flats

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — The Penang state government has applied for an RM100.8 million allocation from the Housing and Local Government Ministry to fund maintenance and repair works at low-cost flats ...

The Borneo Post:

Sun bear rescued from longhouse in Betong (Video)

SFC personnel had to tranquilise the sun bear before it could be rescued and transported for rehabilitation.

The Borneo Post:

Sarawak on track to achieve Malaria elimination by 2020, says Chief Minister

Dr Sim (fifth left), who represents Abang Johari, strikes the gong to symbolically officiate the launching of BRTMA-Malaysia International Congress on Tropical Medicine at Kingwood Hotel here, while D...

Malaysiakini:

Islamic Jihad says truce reached with Israel

Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad said it was holding fire from the Gaza Strip after Israel agreed to an Egyptian-mediated truce, calming the worst surge in fighting in months.

Malaysiakini:

This teacher travels 101km to go to school

In front of him lies 46km of timber trails covered with red mud and 55km of paved roads.

theSun:

Work from the heart, says do-gooder

BEING hearing impaired has never been an obstacle for 38-year-old Md Herman Saidin.

theSun:

Deepavali party for cancer survivors

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost everyone was dressed in sarees, complete with henna on their hands.

theSun:

MMA wants equal pay for govt doctors

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to pay equal salaries to doctors who work under contract and those already absorbed as permanent staff in the civil servi...

The Star:

Hold smoking ban until laws on vape industry are enacted, says MP

KUALA LUMPUR: A Pakatan Harapan lawmaker wants the Health Ministry to halt the implementation of the smoking ban at open-air eateries on Jan 1 next year until...

The Star:

Health Ministry: Seven million M'sians may suffer from diabetes by 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Although 3.6 million Malaysians are confirmed diabetics – the highest rate in Asia – many more are unaware that they actually suffer from this disease...

The Star:

Towards a better tomorrow

In today’s world, we are constantly immersed in chasing material possessions for security and stability, which causes us to lose focus on great possibilities in shaping...

The Borneo Post:

MMEA detains boat loaded with gravel in Sarikei waters

The boat being escorted to the Tanjong Manis Terminal.

The Borneo Post:

Elderly man found dead in bathroom of rented house in Sarikei

The bathroom where the elderly man was found unconscious.

AsiaOne:

Jho Low reportedly sighted in India; Malaysia's top cop says 'fake news'

PETALING JAYA - Fugitive Malaysian businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, has been sighted in Ahmedabad, India, Asia Times reported.

Malaysiakini:

Case for a win-win defence pact between M'sia and S'pore

COMMENT | The time has come for both Malaysia and Singapore to seriously look into the idea of entering a new era of bilateral cooperation in the form of mutual defence and security arrangements and s...

The Star:

Car fleeing cops, damages cars, bikes, lands in SS2 ditch

PETALING JAYA: In an attempt to avoid arrest, a group of five men in a car damaged several vehicles and motorcycles along Jalan SS2/35 here before landing in a drain.

The Borneo Post:

Masing: Referendum on Sarawak waste of time and money

Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing has poured cold water on calls for a referendum to be held on Sarawak’s independence.

theSun:

Govt to bear RM10.3b in Tabung Haji’s rescue and restructuring plan

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The Star:

Najib seeking to postpone trial on tampering with 1MDB audit report

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an application to postpone his other trial, scheduled to begin on Monday (Nov 18), where he faces...

Malay Mail:

Police repeats warning signs of dubious loan offers after scammers take in RM57m nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Financial loans that require the borrower to make an upfront payment for its release is typically a scam, the police reiterated today.

theSun:

Achievements in PH government recognised internationally: Kit Siang

PETALING JAYA: DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang (pix) has chastised the campaign of PAS, Umno and MCA in the Tanjung Piai by-elections which claimed that the Pakatan Harapan government has been a total failu...

theSun:

Malaysia to invest in data analytics to pursue spirit of mobility in education: Maszlee

PARIS: Malaysia strives to include the spirit of mobility in education by, among others, investing in predictive data analytics, said Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik (pix).

The Star:

EC to provide shuttle buses for voters from Kg Ulu Pulai

PONTIAN: The Election Committee (EC) will be providing shuttle buses to transport voters who live far away from the voting centres here.

The Star:

Women in the workforce – why restrict to 30%, asks Rafidah

IPOH: There should not be any restricted quota in hiring women in government agencies and private sectors, says Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.

The Star:

Over 3,000 ah long nabbed since 2010, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3,211 loan sharks or ah long have been detained involving some RM142mil worth of loans, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Zakaria Ahmad.

Malaysiakini:

PAS: SRR cut sign of problematic economy, urges urgent measures

A PAS central leader has claimed that Bank Negara's move to reduce the statutory reserve requirement (SRR) ratio from 3.5 percent to three percent is a sign of a problematic economy.

Malaysiakini:

BBC's Hardtalk ties up Mujahid in knots

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mujahid Yusof Rawa endured a tough time on BBC's notoriously exacting talk show Hardtalk.

Malaysiakini:

While Muafakat sings gloom, Kit Siang points to triumphs

Although Muafakat Nasional has painted the Pakatan Harapan administration as a failure, DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang said credible organisations abroad are saying otherwise.

Malay Mail:

Dr M: Putrajaya wants to know reason for CAAM downgrade

theSun:

India offers 300 scholarships to Malaysian students: Maszlee

PARIS: The government of India is offering full scholarships to 300 Malaysian students to pursue their tertiary studies.

The Star:

Nationwide, loan scam rackets netted a cool RM57mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Loan scam victims nationwide have lost a whopping RM57mil this year, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Zakaria Ahmad.

Malaysiakini:

Singapore activists challenge gay sex ban in court after India ruling

Singapore's top court has heard challenges to its colonial-era gay sex law, a thorny issue in the socially-conservative city-state, for the first time since similar legislation was scrapped in India l...

Free Malaysia Today:

Freed from jail, ex-UM student who kept ‘terror books’ has second thoughts about Sosma

PETALING JAYA: A former Universiti Malaya (UM) student who was arrested under Sosma two years ago now says the controversial security law against which she once fought could be beneficial.

Free Malaysia Today:

No use, in-laws of man killed in police shootout say on attending inquest

PETALING JAYA: The parents-in-law of a Sri Lankan national who was killed in a police shootout in September say they will not attend the inquest into the incident which sparked controversy due to conf...

theSun:

Federal government not involved with the appointment of village committee members

Malaysiakini:

Climate change blamed as floods overwhelm Venice, swamping basilica and squares

Venice’s mayor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after “apocalyptic” floods swept through the lagoon city, flooding its historic basilica and inundating squares and centuries-old buildi...

Malay Mail:

Malaysia Airlines targets 15pc reduction of non-critical components

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Malaysia Airlines aims to reduce non-critical parts and components cost by 15 per cent via a Vendor Development Programme (VDP) under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) wi...

Malaysiakini:

Erdogan: Thousands died from delay in Syrian safe zone

Tens of thousands of people died because a safe zone was not implemented quickly enough in northern Syria, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington today.

Malaysiakini:

Controversial basikal lajak: A street sport with 'national potential'

As soon the Bapak Kembar opens for business each day at 3pm, kids in the neighbourhood flock to the small bicycle shop to check out the latest accessories and mingle among the bikes on sale.

Malaysiakini:

Terengganu opens first flood relief centre

A temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Hulu Terengganu has been opened following overnight heavy rain that caused flash floods in a village there, with seven families moving early today.

theSun:

Police to deploy 1,080 personnel on Deepavali open house

IPOH: A total of 1,080 police officers and personnel will be on duty to maintain the flow of traffic and security during the 2019 National Deepavali Open House scheduled to be held here on Saturday.

AsiaOne:

Doggone it: Dead strays found in Malaysia, believed to be poisoned

RAWANG, Malaysia - Photos of five stray dogs found dead in the Tasik Puteri Rawang area here have gone viral, with some believing that the dogs were poisoned.

AsiaOne:

Runaway 700kg buffalo killed after it trespasses into Melaka hotel

MELAKA - State Veterinary Services personnel shot a runaway 700kg buffalo dead after the animal left a trail of destruction at hotels and public amenities at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock here.

AsiaOne:

Singapore water issue a legacy of Mahathir: Malaysian minister

The unresolved issue of the price of water sold to Singapore was a legacy of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) (pic).

AsiaOne:

Guard laughs as Malaysia court passes death sentence

A security guard charged with murdering two colleagues in 2017 laughed when the Shah Alam High Court sentenced him to death, Sinar Harian reported.

Malaysiakini:

Develop the skills needed for employment

COMMENT | If you plan to embark on the highest paying careers, do you think a university degree guarantees you a high paying job?

Malaysiakini:

Federal village community management councils to be set up

PARLIAMENT | The establishment of Federal Village Community Management Councils will proceed from Jan 1 in five opposition-led states - Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perlis and Sarawak.

Malaysiakini:

Indonesia barred Cambodia's Rainsy from flight to Jakarta: MAS

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said on Wednesday it had barred veteran Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy from a flight from Kuala Lumpur to the Indonesian capital Jakarta on the instruction of Indonesia...

theSun:

Ministry optimistic to establish 191 smart villages by next year

PONTIAN: The Ministry of Rural Development is optimistic that the establishment of 191 smart villages in the rural areas next year will be achieved while accelerating the growth of the digital economy...

theSun:

Woman dies and three others injured in a vehicular collision in Jalan Loke Yew

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman taxi passenger was killed while three others were injured in a four-vehicle crash in Jalan Loke Yew heading towards Cheras here today.

The Star:

Fight is far from over, says council

THE fight to preserve vernacular schools will become increasingly challenging once the matter of their legality is brought to the High Court, according to the Chinese Language Council.

AsiaOne:

Green-coloured dog spotted in Malaysia sparks outcry over 'idiotic act'

PETALING JAYA - Dogs come in many different colours, but green is most definitely not one of them.

AsiaOne:

Man in Malaysia killed after crashing into buffalo

AsiaOne:

Bride killed in major pile-up on Malaysia's North-South expressway

IPOH, Malaysia - Only a week after getting married, Azman Syah Gusti lost his wife Salwati Yaakob, 28, in an accident involving eight vehicles at 317.2 kilometre of the North-South Expressway.

AsiaOne:

2 Vietnamese males held in Penang for offering massages to men

GEORGE TOWN - Two Vietnamese men who came into the country on a tourist visa have been detained for illegally offering massage services to male clients at a hotel in Transfer Road here.

Malaysiakini:

Hong Kong protesters blockade universities, stockpile makeshift weapons

Anti-government protesters dug in at several university campuses across Hong Kong, setting the stage for further confrontations as police said violence in the Chinese-ruled city had reached a “very ...

theSun:

Mobile app developed to help KL Rapid Bus commuters

KUALA LUMPUR: A mobile application has been developed to help plan travelling using KL Rapid Bus, with regards to the actual time of arrival of the buses at a certain locations.

theSun:

Data leak, PDPA among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: Data leak and the effectiveness of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) are the issues set to be raised when parliament proceedings open today with the Ministers’ Question Time...

Malaysiakini:

Yoursay: Harapan bracing for backlash in Saturday’s by-election

YOURSAY | ‘A loss would be a reminder to Dr M that we might be fooled, but we are not fools all the time.’ Kit Siang: Call to teach Harapan a lesson misguided, children's future at stake Vijay47: ...

Malaysiakini:

Remove the narrow confines of race and religion from elections

ADUN SPEAKS | There are many ways to skin a cat.

Free Malaysia Today:

10-year rotation system for Sabah, Sarawak High Court registry

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has agreed that the Sabah and Sarawak High Court registry office be based alternately in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu on a 10-year rotation system.

theSun:

Maritime authorities detains boat containing protected birds

KOTA TINGGI: A fibreglass boat with 40 bird cages containing numerous species of protected birds was detained five nautical miles south east of Tanjung Setapa, near the Pengerang waters, near here, Tu...

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