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The Borneo Post:

Ministry mulls tax rebate for parents joining parenting courses

Hannah Yeoh PUTRAJAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is looking at a tax rebate initiative as an incentive to entice parents to join parenting courses.

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The Borneo Post:

PBB will not vie for SMC chairman’s post — Dr Annuar

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Dr Annuar Rapaee has denied that the party is eyeing the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairmanship with the term of local government councill...

The Borneo Post:

SEB incurs huge losses due to vandalism, theft

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has incurred losses amounting to RM5.5 million due to 310 property theft and vandalism cases between 2017 and 2019.

The Borneo Post:

SEB responsible for street lightings along rural roads only — Dr Abdul Rahman

KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Rural Electricity Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has clarified that Sarawak Energy (SEB) only installs and maintains street lightings along rural roads, including those ...

The Borneo Post:

Witness: Call to expedite SRC loan memorandum made under pressure

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry strategic investment deputy secretary told the High Court here yesterday that she was told to prepare documents for a memorandum to the Cabinet on the government’s...

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theSun:

PKR members cautioned against repeating unsubstantiated claims

PETALING JAYA: PKR members have been cautioned against making statements based on unsubstantiated claims and told to respect the decisions of the party leadership.

theSun:

Most Malaysians don’t know the signs of cancer

PUTRAJAYA: Fear of cancer is enough to push more than 90% of Malaysians to visit their doctors within two weeks of seeing tell-tale signs of the disease.

theSun:

Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Expo to see more than 70 exhibitors

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 70 local and international exhibitors will showcase a wide variety of commercial vehicles at the Malaysian Commercial Vehicle Expo 2019 (MCEV 2019).

The Borneo Post:

Haziq should be sacked from party — Azmin

PUTRAJAYA: PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said he had proposed to the party leadership for Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz to be sacked as the latter was found to be campaigning for Baris...

The Borneo Post:

Task force on Raymond Koh, Amri case given six months to make recommendations

SERDANG: The special task force set up to study the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) report on the disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh Keng Joo and social activist Amri Che Mat will be g...

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The Borneo Post:

SEB scholarships for 70 students, 20 employees

A group photo taken after the ceremony.

The Borneo Post:

Bersatu getting stronger in Sabah — Hajiji

TUARAN: Sabah Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) coordinator Datuk Hajiji Noor expressed his confidence that the party was getting stronger in the state since its inception in April.

The Borneo Post:

MCPF calls for setting up of PDRM counselling unit

Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) yesterday called for the establishment of a special counselling unit in each of the state police contingent headqua...

The Borneo Post:

30 Personnel from GOF Central Brigade were killed by communist

Mastor poses with PGA officers and guests during the golden jubilee celebration of the establishment of the GOF Central Brigade at the PGA Parade Ground, Cheras.

The Borneo Post:

Unimas listed in QS World University Rankings

KUCHING: For the first time in its 27-year history, Unimas has been listed in QS World University Ranking (QS WUR) 2020 and was placed among the top 1,000 best universities in the world.

Free Malaysia Today:

Kedah seeks compensation after stopping logging in Ulu Muda forest

ALOR SETAR: Kedah is hoping that the federal government will compensate the losses that the state government had to bear after stopping logging activities in the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve since last yea...

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Malay Mail:

Families worried, pining for victims in Tambisan abduction

SEMPORNA, June 20 — “I have lost my husband and only child,” sobbed Jamiah Ajirul as she has not received word of their whereabouts after they went fishing in the Tambisan waters off Lahad Datu ...

Malay Mail:

Guan Eng: Malaysia looking two steps ahead to capitalise on US-China trade war

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Malaysia is capitalising on the permanent reorientation of the global supply chain following the US-China trade war by upping competitiveness to attract new high-quality inve...

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theSun:

Group lodges police report on alleged water contamination by Lynas

KUANTAN: A group that has been engaged in a years-long battle against Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd has lodged a police report against the rare earths processing company over allegations of water contaminati...

theSun:

Old folks’ home will be closed over abuse: Exco

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Social Welfare Department (JKM) will shut down a senior citizen care centre which allegedly abused its residents as viralled on the social media on Monday.

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theSun:

Significant increase in complaints involving cloned luxury cars: RTD

SHAH ALAM: Car-cloning syndicates involving luxury cars have been active again based on the significant increase in complaints received from consumers over the past few months, said Selangor Road Tran...

theSun:

MAIK: All 15 orang asli who died were Muslims

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Islamic Affairs and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has confirmed that all 15 orang asli Batek people in Kuala Koh who died since early May were Muslims.

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theSun:

Tame animals can revert to natural instincts: DWNP

KUALA TERENGGANU: Wild animals still have a tendency to become violent despite being reared from small and are far away from their original habitats.

Malaysiakini:

Pasir Gudang possibly hit by toxic gas again with 15 victims

An incident today involving 15 victims, including 13 pupils from two schools in Pasir Gudang, who suffered breathing difficulties and vomiting was possibly caused by toxic gas, said Health Minister Dz...

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Channel NewsAsia:

Dutch PM says Malaysian PM Mahathir's MH17 comment 'sows confusion'

BRUSSELS: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday (Jun 20) slammed his Malaysian counterpart for creating "confusion" by criticising a decision to charge four people over the downing of Malaysia ...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Perak SADC to initiate RM1 bil Agrovalley project

IPOH: The Perak State Agriculture Development Corporation (SADC) will initiate the Perak Agrovalley project with a targeted investment of RM1 billion.

The Straits Times:

Malaysia's Anwar agrees with Mahathir not to change deputy premier for now

PETALING JAYA - Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim, president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), said on Thursday (June 20) that he agrees with the stance taken by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad not to ...

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Malay Mail:

Khaled denies Umno amending constitution to oust Zahid, Najib

JOHOR BARU, June 20 — Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today reiterated that his party is not planning to oust its members who are facing criminal charges, like president Datuk S...

Free Malaysia Today:

Panel to study proposal to replace CLP with common Bar course, says Liew

PETALING JAYA: De facto law minister Liew Vui Keong will be establishing a committee on the possibility of replacing the Certificate of Legal Practice (CLP) examination with a Common Bar Course (CBC)....

The Star:

Party members should be free to speak if supported by the facts, says Azmin

KUALA LUMPUR: Party members should be free to voice out their opinions but it must be supported by the facts, says Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

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The Star:

Insurance company celebrates local artists at mural in Muzium Negara MRT station

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Manulife Malaysia is recognising upcoming local artists by dedicating its largest advertising asset at the Muzium Negara Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Station here to feature their work.

Free Malaysia Today:

UNHCR sees higher number of refugees registering over past year

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has noted a higher increase in the number of refugees registering with the organisation.

Malay Mail:

Estate worker pleads not guilty to causing nasi lemak seller's death

BUTTERWORTH, June 20 — An estate worker pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of driving under the influence of drugs which caused the death of a woman who was sellin...

theSun:

Malaysian PM criticises ‘ridiculous’ charges over MH17

PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA: Malaysia’s prime minister on Thursday criticised the “ridiculous” decision to charge three Russians and a Ukrainian with murder over the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines f...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Sarawak PPBM aims to have 30,000 members by year end

KUCHING: Sarawak PPBM aims to get at least 30,000 members by the end of the year.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Get Putrajaya to sign convention for all workers to unionise, MTUC urges ILO

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today urged the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to convince Putrajaya to ratify Convention 87 (C87), which deals with the freedom of as...

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Malay Mail:

Anwar tells PM he sympathises with Azmin, but can’t simply finger mastermind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he shared with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad his sympathy for minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali over the latter’s sex scandal.

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Malay Mail:

Malaysia set to capitalise on opportunities from US-China trade war, Azmin says

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The US-China trade war has opened a unique opportunity for Southeast Asian countries and Malaysia stands ready to exploit the economic opportunities that may ensue, said Econ...

theSun:

Storm havoc in Perlis and Kedah

ARAU: Storms lashed several parts of Perlis and Kedah today, damaging 20 schools and six houses and uprooting trees.

theSun:

RM10-RM44 discounts for prepaid, postpaid and fixed lines for OKU: Gobind (Updated)

PUTRAJAYA: Persons with disabilities (OKU) are now eligible for discounts between RM10 and RM15 for mobile prepaid and postpaid services, and between RM10 and RM44 for specific fixed line packages as ...

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The Star:

Malindo Air flight experiences runway excursion in Bandung

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A Malindo Air flight experienced a runway excursion before take-off at Husein Sastranegara International Airport, Bandung, Indonesia.

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The Borneo Post:

Statos opens in S’pore, aims to raise S’wak exports by 30 pct

Abang Johari cutting the ribbon to symbolically officiate the opening of Statos.

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Free Malaysia Today:

US-China trade war to benefit Malaysia? Not so fast, says ex-Chinese diplomat

KUALA LUMPUR: A former Chinese diplomat has cautioned against buying into the presumption that Malaysia will benefit from the trade war between the US and China.

Free Malaysia Today:

Sabah PPBM says no members have quit to join Warisan

TUARAN: Sabah PPBM chief coordinator Hajiji Mohd Noor today rubbished claims that a group of members had quit PPBM to join Warisan.

Malay Mail:

Not SOP to use referendum for Pasir Pinji market, Perak MB says

IPOH, June 20 — It is not the Perak state government’s standard operating procedure to have referendums when deciding whether to rebuild markets, the mentri besar said today.

Malay Mail:

New PAS Ulama chief praises Umno, says former rival ready to negotiate GE15 seats

KUANTAN, June 20 — Umno is always open and willing to negotiate with PAS the seat allocations for GE15, said newly-minted PAS Ulama Chief Datuk Mohd Zawawi Salleh.

Malay Mail:

RM2,000 fine mere slap on the wrist for illegal dumping, group says

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 — The RM2,000 fine imposed on a landowner for illegal dumping was a mere slap on the wrist compared to the environmental damage and the dangers it caused, Sahabat Alam Malaysia ...

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The Star:

Couple, daughter charged with abusing two children

PETALING JAYA (Bernama): A couple and their 13-year-old daughter were charged at the Sessions Court here Thursday (June 20) with abusing two children that resulted in both victims being severely malnourished.

The Star:

China's strategy in Xinjiang aims to eliminate poverty, eradicate terrorism and extremism

KUALA LUMPUR: China’s strategy against terrorism and extremism in its western province of Xinjiang aims to eliminate the root cause - poverty.

Free Malaysia Today:

Govt plans 3-day paternity leave for private sector

KUALA LUMPUR: The human resources ministry plans to introduce a three-day paternity leave for the private sector, in response to requests from NGOs and private sector unions, Deputy Minister Mahfuz Om...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Well-behaved Penang prison inmates get extra time with families for Raya

GEORGE TOWN: Selected Muslim inmates were given a rare chance to celebrate Hari Raya, without the usual one-hour time limit, with their loved ones at the Penang Remand Prison today.

Malay Mail:

Health Ministry denies taking too long to help Orang Asli tribe in Gua Musang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Ministry of Health (MoH) today denied claims it took too long to help the Orang Asli from the Bateq tribe in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang who were infected with measles.

Malay Mail:

Man slashes daughter’s boyfriend over RM30,000 debt

SIBU, June 20 — The police have arrested a 52-year-old man who slashed his daughter’s boyfriend with a machete after he was allegedly asked to settle a debt of RM30,000. The victim was attacked at...

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Malay Mail:

Man feared drowned after falling into sand mine in Kedah

POKOK SENA, June 20 — A man is feared drowned after he is believed to have fallen into a sand mine while fishing with his brother and a friend in Derang, here today.

The Star:

Plus Hari Raya do serves as thanksgiving gesture and opportunity to brainstorm

MELAKA: Plus Malaysia Bhd (Plus) organised its national Hari Raya gathering as a thanksgiving gesture for its staff and to find ways to strengthen safety along the North-South Expressway during future festive seasons.

The Borneo Post:

Haziq’s contract ends effective Tuesday says Primary Industries Ministry

Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR: The Primary Industries Ministry has terminated the contract of service of its deputy Minister’s Senior Private Secretary, Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz effective...

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Malaysiakini:

In Hong Kong, science of crowd counting comes into focus

When Hong Kong residents took to the streets to protest a controversial extradition law on consecutive weekends this month, observers on all sides agreed the crowds were huge.

Malay Mail:

Cops bust three syndicates in Butterworth, seize drugs worth over RM159,000

KEPALA BATAS, June 20 — Three drug trafficking syndicates were busted and drugs worth RM159,840 were seized in separate police raids around Butterworth, near here, in less than 24 hours between Tues...

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Malay Mail:

Car workshop employee injured while attempting to stop thief from stealing vehicle

SHAH ALAM, June 20 — A car service centre employee was seriously injured after he was run over while trying to stop a thief from stealing a car owned by a client on Tuesday (June 18).

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theSun:

Man in possession of three air pistols arrested

GEORGE TOWN: A man who likes to collect air pistols as a hobby was arrested after being found in possession of three air pistols during an inspection at Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Bayan Baru near here, yeste...

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The Star:

Internal rift growing in Melaka Bersatu

MELAKA: After Johor, internal strife is getting serious in Melaka’s Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia over an alleged attempt to oust Ayer Limau state constituency coordinator Datuk Seri Ruslin Hasan.

The Star:

Umno Youth to focus on bread and butter issues, not sex video scandal

KUALA LUMPUR: The Umno Youth machinery will focus on bread and butter issues concerning Malaysians, and it will not get involved in the sex video scandal implicating the Pakatan Harapan government.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Teo didn’t interfere in Islamic education syllabus, says Maszlee

PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Maszlee Malik today denied that his deputy, Teo Nie Ching, had tried to interfere in the Islamic Education syllabus.

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Malay Mail:

Cement producers lost RM1b, insist cement price not linked to expensive housing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Three of Malaysia’s biggest cement producers have been suffering losses close to RM1 billion over the past nine quarters, a cement group said today.

Free Malaysia Today:

No decision yet on reintroducing PPSMI, says Muhyiddin

SERI KEMBANGAN: Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has confirmed that the Cabinet discussed reintroducing the Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI). However, he said, no deci...

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theSun:

Cybersecurity talent programme to encourage women to return to work

PUTRAJAYA: Women who are interested to return to work can do so by developing their cybersecurity talent under the ‘Empowering Women in Cyber Risk Management’ programme.

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The Star:

Perak MB says Pasir Pinji rep has right to call for public vote on market status

IPOH: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu says he was not aware of a public voting session over the status of the Pasir Pinji market.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Jew jibe just my opinion, says Dr M

PUTRAJAYA: Dr Mahathir Mohamad today brushed off criticism of his jibe at Jews when addressing the Cambridge Union by saying it was just his opinion.

Malay Mail:

Staff accused of filming woman in the shower suspended, says hotel rep

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 — A hotel staff who allegedly filmed a woman showering in a hotel gym was suspended and handed over to the police, a spokesperson said today.

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theSun:

Illegally logged timber worth RM282,500 seized

SIBU: Some 90 logs worth about RM282,500, believed to be from illegal logging activities, were seized in a joint operation by the authorities in Bintangor yesterday.

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theSun:

MMEA nab Vietnamese boat for harvesting sea cucumber

PASIR PUTEH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of Kelantan have detained a Vietnamese fishing boat and five crew for illegally harvesting sea cucumber in Malaysian waters yesterday morn...

theSun:

TM fully committed to resolving Streamyx issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) says it has met with Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo and is fully committed to resolving the issues faced by Streamyx customers.

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The Star:

Quick action foils would-be car thieves, one still at large

SHAH ALAM: An attempt by two men to rob a car service centre here was foiled after a quick action prevented their targeted vehicle from being driven off .

Channel NewsAsia:

Ride on time: 10,000 recycled bikes from Singapore, Malaysia get Myanmar kids to school

YANGON: When bike-sharing firms oBike, Ofo and Mobike pulled out of Singapore and Malaysia, they left behind thousands of perfectly-usable bikes in "graveyards".

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Free Malaysia Today:

Probe trigger-happy cop who shot at m-cyclist in Kedah, says Ramkarpal

GEORGE TOWN: Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh today urged the police to investigate a cop who had opened fire on a motorcyclist who ran a red light in Alor Star yesterday.

Free Malaysia Today:

PAS Youth apologises to Perlis PAS for allowing preacher Zamri Vinoth to speak

KUANTAN: PAS Youth has apologised to Perlis PAS members for allowing preacher Muhammad Zamri Vinodh Kalimuthu to speak at the party’s annual congress.

Malay Mail:

PAS Ulama backs collaborating with Umno for GE15

KUANTAN, June 20 — PAS Ulama today voted to support the Islamist party cooperating with once-traditional rival Umno for the next general election to capture the Malay-Muslim vote.

Malay Mail:

‘Uncomfortable’ with Umno alliance? It's OK, I’ll explain it to you, new PAS Youth chief tells members

KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 20 — Newly-minted PAS Youth chief Khairil Nizam Khirudin today admitted that there were some within the Islamist party who are still uncomfortable with working alongside former ne...

Malay Mail:

Cops confirm woman is second fatal victim of methanol poisoning in Port Dickson

PORT DICKSON, June 20 — A local woman died at 8.36am today while receiving treatment at the Port Dickson Hospital (PDH), as a result of methanol poisoning.

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Malay Mail:

Sabah Forestry Dept denies allegation on belian wood logging in Tawau forest

TAWAU, June 20 — The Sabah Forestry Department has dismissed a report that belian wood had been illegally logged in the 218-hectare Bukit Quoin forest reserve here, saying the allegation was intende...

theSun:

Sack Haziq, Azmin tells PKR

PUTRAJAYA: PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has proposed that Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz be given the sack by the party.

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theSun:

Perak kicks off food bank in schools to tackle food wastage

IPOH: With the aim of tackling food wastage, the State government today launched the ‘Perak Food Bank’ programme that will initially involve 111 primary schools in the Kinta Utara and Kinta Selata...

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Malaysiakini:

Cop facing attempted murder probe after shooting teen running red light

Police have opened an attempted murder probe over the case of a traffic officer who allegedly shot 21-year-old Mohamad Alif Aiman Anuar in the hand after the motorcycle he was riding pillion on ran a ...

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Free Malaysia Today:

I wanted Haziq sacked for campaigning for BN in GE14, says Azmin

PUTRAJAYA: Azmin Ali said he had proposed for PKR to sack Haziq Aziz, who is at the centre of the gay sex video, to be given the boot after the latter was found to be campaigning for Barisan Nasional ...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Umno’s Musa Aman creates buzz as he attends Sabah PPBM Raya do

TUARAN: Former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman attended a Hari Raya open house held by state PPBM coordinator Hajiji Mohd Noor at his residence here today.

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Malay Mail:

Ex-SRC International director says so-called MACC officer told him to leave Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — A former SRC International director told the High Court today that a man claiming to be an anti-graft officer had told him to leave the country, as his cooperation in an inve...

AsiaOne:

Father in Malaysia takes off and leaves 8 young kids

Abandoned by their father, eight young siblings have no other choice but to fend for themselves while staying in an old hut in Pulau Besar, Melaka, Harian Metro reported.

Officials | Melaka | Pulau Besar | Harian Metro

AsiaOne:

Malaysian cops receive 7 reports of alleged abuse at old folks home

SEREMBAN - Police have received seven reports about the alleged abuse of some residents at an old folks-cum-nursing home here.

Malay Mail:

Dr M says his remark on Jews is free speech

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today defended his right to free speech, after he was criticised for making purportedly anti-Semitic remarks in the UK.

The Star:

Carcasses of cats left to rot at shelter in Tuaran, police report lodged

KOTA KINABALU: Viral posts about a cat shelter in Tuaran where carcasses were left rotting on the floor have shocked people in the city.

AsiaOne:

Johor to hold competition to find new variety of durian

JOHOR BARU - Johor will be holding a one-of-its-kind audition round to find the next big thing in the durian world that can rival the likes of Musang King and other established varieties.

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Malaysiakini:

Fall armyworm invades crops across Asia

Looking out at his empty, red-earth field, Thai farmer Puang Timdon said his two-week-old maize crop didn’t stand a chance against the fall armyworm pest.

Free Malaysia Today:

Sipitang MP says he’s unsure if he’s PPBM member yet

TUARAN: Sipitang MP Yamani Hafez Musa said he is unsure if he’s a PPBM member as yet because he still sits in the independent bench in Parliament although he was told his membership had been accepte...

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Malay Mail:

PM: Sex video scandal political ploy, no need for Azmin to go on leave

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today there is no need for Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to go on leave despite investigations into the latter’s alleged sex video s...

Malay Mail:

Moscow refutes MH17 findings, denies involvement in shooting of aircraft

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Moscow has denied the allegations made by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that Russian servicemen were involved in the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 that was shot down ov...

Malay Mail:

Zawawi Salleh now PAS Ulama chief

KUANTAN, 20 June — Datuk Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh went up the ladder today from deputy to chief of PAS’ powerful clergy wing after he won the post uncontested, succeeding Datuk Mahfodz Mohamed.

Malay Mail:

Perak exco estimates Ipoh airport expansion cost at RM250m max

GOPENG, June 20 — The expansion of Sultan Azlan Shah Airport here is estimated to cost between RM200 million and RM250 million, Perak state executive councillor Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin ...

theSun:

Correction food delivery via drones in Cyberjaya by end of the month

CYBERJAYA: Cyberjaya residents will be able to enjoy food delivery service right at their doorstep with the help of drones by the end of the month (June).

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theSun:

Upcoming NAP may bring some uncertainties to auto sector: MIDF research

KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming National Automotive Policy (NAP) could bring about some uncertainties to the local automotive sector, as it could involve measures to support a potential third national car,...

The Borneo Post:

Two teenagers injured in a gang fight over girl

A screengrab of the video of the gang fight that has since gone viral.

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Malaysiakini:

Court upholds couple's 20-year jail term for maid's death

The Federal Court here today upheld the 20 years’ jail term imposed on an elderly couple for causing the death of their Indonesian maid in 2011.

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Channel NewsAsia:

Sarawak looks to boost economic ties with Singapore with launch of trade and tourism office

SINGAPORE: The Sarawak state government is hoping to boost its economic ties with Singapore following the opening of a tourism and trade office at Robinson Road, said chief minister Abang Johari Open...

Free Malaysia Today:

Mahfodz denies Umno-PAS collaboration aimed at grabbing power

KUANTAN: The openness of PAS in collaborating with other parties in politics does not point to a quest for power, says PAS Dewan Ulama member Mahfodz Mohamed.

The Star:

PKR leader: Entire sex video saga was to make Anwar look bad

PETALING JAYA: The entire purpose of the sex video saga is to make Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim look bad by insinuating that he was the one behind the videos, says Penang PKR vice chairman Jason Ong Khan Lee.

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Malaysiakini:

Iran shoots down US military drone

Iran has shot down a US military drone which the elite Revolutionary Guards said was flying over southern Iran, raising fears that a major military confrontation could erupt between Tehran and Washing...

Free Malaysia Today:

Khairil Nizam replaces Hadi’s son as PAS Youth chief

KUANTAN: Khairil Nizam Khiruddin is the new PAS Youth chief, winning the post for 2019-2021 uncontested.

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The Straits Times:

Key Malaysian witness called in 1MDB-linked trial of ex-premier Najib Razak

KUALA LUMPUR - A key witness in a trial involving ex-premier Najib Razak has been called to the stand on Thursday (June 20), Malaysiakini online news reported.

theSun:

Rosmah’s solar project graft trial to be heard in High Court after all

PUTRAJAYA: The corruption trial of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, over the Sarawak solar project will be heard in the High Court.

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theSun:

Much ado over online postings

GEORGE TOWN: Two incidents in Penang last week illustrate how social media postings can lead to red faces or noisy protests.

The Star:

Dr M dismisses Turkish author's remarks over comments against Jews

PUTRAJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has slammed a Turkish author, saying that the latter is practising double standards when it comes to free speech.

Malay Mail:

PM: MH17 findings ‘politically-motivated’, no proof Russia to blame

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today claimed that the recent findings on the culprit behind the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was a “politically-motiv...

Malay Mail:

Outgoing PAS Youth chief tells members to stay vigilant for ‘subtle threats’ against Islam

KUANTAN, June 20 — Outgoing PAS Youth chief Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi called upon the party’s Youth members to never tire in continuing their struggle to uphold and defend Islam.

The Borneo Post:

PSB will let CM decide on its representation in Cabinet, local councils

Parti Sarawak Bersatu logo KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is leaving it to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide on its representation in the Sarawak cabinet, local c...

AsiaOne:

Family of 5 travels on motorcycle in Malaysia, traffic police gives them a lift home

A family travelling on a motorcycle in Selangor, Malaysia was recently pulled over by traffic police, but not for traffic offences.

Malaysiakini:

MIDF: Malaysia's economic direction clearer now

MIDF Research said that Malaysia’s current focus on free market, quality investment and high productivity is expected to have a significant impact on economic growth this year.

Free Malaysia Today:

If it were my men, I’d resign and dissolve the party, Hadi says on immoral activities

KUANTAN: PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang today said he would dissolve the party if any of its members were proven to be involved in immoral activities, adding that it is only right to reject such leade...

Malay Mail:

Report: Indonesia mulls Malaysia-Sumatra bridge as part of RM290b highway network

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Some time in the future, peninsular Malaysia might be connected to Sumatra seeing that the Indonesian government is currently studying the possibility of building a bridge co...

theSun:

Labuan Airport hopes for increase in international, domestic flights

LABUAN: Labuan Airport (pix) is capable of handling any increase in flights - both domestic and international - due to its capacity and facilities.

The Star:

M'sia eyes working with Japan on technical and vocational training

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has held discussions with the Japanese government on collaboration on issues relating to labour and technical and vocational education training (TVET), says the Human Resource Minister.

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For PAS veterans, Umno still the ‘old Umno’, says Youth leader

KUANTAN: A PAS Youth leader today said some veteran party leaders are unable to accept an alliance with Umno as they believe it is still the Umno of old.

The Star:

Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding ties up with Chinese company to make two movies

SINGAPORE (ANN): Henry Golding was once a hairdresser before he made the cut as a box-office star in Crazy Rich Asians.

Malaysiakini:

Strong quake hits Indonesia, no reports of damage

A powerful earthquake struck Indonesia early on Thursday, 248 km west of Jayapura, Irian Jaya, in the province of West Papua, the US Geological Survey said.

Free Malaysia Today:

Group links rise in respiratory illnesses with air quality in Sg Petani

GEORGE TOWN: An environmental activist has suggested a link between the air quality in Sungai Petani which her group claims has been affected by the burning of waste at illegal plastic factories and a...

Malay Mail:

Hadi: PAS ‘unafraid’ to reject immoral leaders

KUANTAN, June 20 — PAS will not hesitate to eject any of its leaders if their morals are found lacking, its president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said today.

Malay Mail:

Home ownership low not because of loans but prices just too high, says think tank

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The real reason Malaysians aren’t buying property nowadays is because the units are priced beyond their pocket rather than the banks’ refusal to offer loans, the Centre f...

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theSun:

Lynas Malaysia drives STEM education programmes for local communities

PETALING JAYA: Lynas Malaysia has welcomed the comments by Pahang State Exco for Education, Religion and Health, Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad that it is a “gem” in the state.

The Star:

Huge crowds, long queues at BSN Miri branch for Bantuan Sara Hidup cash

MIRI: Hundreds of people, many of whom have travelled from interior settlements, have gathered at the Bank Simpanan Nasional branch in Miri city.

Free Malaysia Today:

Malaysia Airlines slammed for failing to make top 20 in international survey

PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Flight Attendants (Nufam) today called on the Malaysia Airlines management to step down following news that the national carrier had failed to reach the top 20 in ...

theSun:

We have internal resilience to face future economy challenges, says Ong

PETALING JAYA: Our diversified economy can withstand some of the global challenges ahead, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Dr Ong Kian Ming said today.

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Philippine security forces monitor southern provinces to track down 10 Malaysian hostages

MANILA: Philippine security forces are closely monitoring its remote southernmost provinces of Tawi-Tawi and Sulu after reports that the 10 Malaysian fishermen kidnapped last Tuesday by suspected Abu ...

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Elderly Penang hawker couple still selling wantons at 10 sen each

GEORGE TOWN - For over 10 years, an octogenarian in Penang has managed to maintain the price of his wanton at 10 sen (S$0.03) each.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Perlis PAS upset over party’s invite to Asri disciple

KUANTAN: A Perlis PAS delegate has questioned the party’s decision to invite a disciple of state mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin to speak at the opening of the PAS Youth muktamar yesterday.

Malay Mail:

Political cooperation with Umno a ‘nightmare’ to Pakatan, says PAS Ulama chief

KUANTAN, June 20 — The “taawun” or political cooperation between PAS and former rival Umno remains a “nightmare” to Pakatan Harapan (PH), the former’s Ulama wing chief Datuk Mahfodz Mohame...

theSun:

Stop public spectacle of disgusting sexual displays: Patriot

PETALING JAYA: Politicians must stop the nonsense of intra-party factional fighting through making public the spectacle of disgusting sexual acts, National Patriot Association said today.

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The Borneo Post:

Gas cylinder smugglers stopped in their tracks

The suspects and the lorry filled with the cooking gas cylinders were brought to the Bau District Police Headquarters.

The Star:

Yeoh: Speak up and report abuses of children, senior citizens

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh has encouraged more Malaysians to come forward and make reports on abuses.

AsiaOne:

Kin of MH17 victims welcome news of murder charge

PETALING JAYA - The mothers of two crew members of the downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 are glad that those responsible for their sons' deaths almost five years ago will finally be brought to jus...

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AsiaOne:

Sabah still a safe travel destination despite recent kidnappings, reassures hotel association

KOTA KINABALU - Sabah remains a popular and safe travel destination despite the recent kidnappings of fishermen in the state's east coast.

Malaysiakini:

Author denies Anwar extortion claim, says he was selling manuscript's copyright

The author of a manuscript for a book detailing why Anwar Ibrahim is unfit to be the prime minister has denied the claim he attempted to extort the PKR president when he tried negotiating for a higher...

Malay Mail:

Zamri Vinoth slandered Perlis PAS, delegate explains after slamming Youth meet organiser

KUANTAN, June 20 — The PAS Youth leadership has been criticised for allowing controversial preacher Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu to address delegates during its ongoing muktamar or annual congres...

Malay Mail:

US writer’s MH370 claims ‘shallow’, says Malaysian investigator

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd has dismissed US writer William Langewiesche’s recent article on the mysterious disappearance of Flight MH370 as a baseless ...

theSun:

Indonesian man stabbed to death due to debt

PETALING JAYA: A 45-year-old Indonesian man was stabbed to death yesterday by his colleague, believed to be over hundreds of ringgit of debt.

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Malaysiakini:

No access to running water for several villages in Kelantan

Several remote villages in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, have no access to running water.The Malaysian Insight quoted Mohd Hafiz Che Ismail, an epidemiologist from the district health department, as saying th...

Malaysiakini:

Langewiesche's MH370 crash theory is shallow, says cop

Police have rubbished the claim of American aviation writer William Langewiesche that they have been withholding details about their investigation into the disappearance of Flight MH370. One of invest...

Malay Mail:

Cooperation with Umno OK, but PAS must be on top, says Kedah division chief

KUANTAN, June 20 — Kedah PAS Youth today backed its party central leadership’s endeavour for cooperation with age-old nemesis Umno as long as it is for Islam.

Malay Mail:

Pakatan must unite after sex video smear against PKR, says Penang deputy chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 — PKR members must forget the sex videos and join forces with its Pakatan Harapan (PH) allies to reset the political path of the nation, DAP’s P. Ramasamy said today.

theSun:

Malacca to buy water from Negri Sembilan to address water supply issue

MALACCA: The Malacca government will receive 12 million litre of water supply daily from Negri Sembilan until Dec 21, 2020, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today.

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AsiaOne:

2-year-old girl dies after being hit by ceiling fan in Malaysia

AMPANG - A two-year-old girl died due to injuries sustained after she was accidentally struck by a ceiling fan.

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Malaysiakini:

Explainer: What is at stake in Istanbul's election re-run?

Voters in Istanbul will head back to the polls on Sunday to choose a mayor, after Turkey’s election authority scrapped the results of a March vote in which President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Par...

Malaysiakini:

Saudi crown prince linked to Khashoggi murder in UN report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior officials should be investigated over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi given credible evidence against them, a UN rights investigator sa...

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