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The Borneo Post:

Tanjung Piai by-election: PH’s defeat result of failure to fulfil election promises – Wong

Wong Ching Yong giving his speech during a deity’s birthday celebration at Da Wang Gong Temple at Sungai Menyan.

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Malay Mail:

Prosecution bids for Arul Kanda to testify against Najib in 1MDB audit tampering trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The prosecution will call former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy as a witness against Datuk Seri Najib Razak in their joint co...

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AsiaOne:

Malaysian students accused of rape get to sit for national exam

KOTA KINABALU - The seven students who were held in connection with a rape case in Tawau will get to sit for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

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The Star:

Cop: No safety issues in MP’s car pelted with eggs

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no safety issues in Batu MP P. Prabakaran’s Toyota Vellfire being pelted with eggs, says Comm Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim.

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The Borneo Post:

‘Many opposition MPs yet to declare assets’

MACHANG: Many opposition members of parliament especially from Barisan Nasional have yet to declare their assets despite the easy process involved, said Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid H...

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The Star:

‘Tagged elephant died from poisoning’

KOTA KINABALU: The carcass of the female pygmy elephant found on Saturday in Kinabatangan has a satellite collar.

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Malaysiakini:

Lawyer urges Perak MB to suspend Paul Yong from exco duties

Prominent lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla has called on the Perak Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu to immediately suspend the embattled Paul Yong Choo Kiong from his position the state executive councill...

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Malaysiakini:

Health Ministry requests 10,675 additional hospital staff

The Health Ministry has submitted a request to the government for additional posts of 10,675 involving government hospitals and clinics nationwide.

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The Star:

Rubber tapper loses RM180,000 in Macau scam

KUANTAN: A rubber tapper lost RM184,999 after he fell victim to a “high ranking officer” from Bukit Aman.

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The Borneo Post:

We need future-proof graduates with humanistic values — Maszlee

PARIS: The Ministry of Education is aiming to develop future-proof graduates that carry with them the right skills, abilities and humanistic values in order to adapt to rapidly changing technology.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Skeletal remains found in Bandar Hilir

MELAKA: The skeletal remains believed to be those of a Kampung Portugis resident reported missing two weeks ago were found in a bush at Taman Kampung Atap in Bandar Hilir here yesterday.

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Malay Mail:

Nazri: Pakatan lost Tanjung Piai because of TARUC issue

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) lost the support of the Chinese in the Tanjung Piai by-election due to Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s refusal to give Tunku Abdul Rahman University Col...

theSun:

KLIA operating system disruption among highlights of Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent disruption of the operating system at the Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) is expected to be a hot topic at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

theSun:

Kelantan police seize two firearms, more than 1.2kg of syabu

KOTA BARU: Kelantan police seized two firearms and 1.1793g of syabu in four separate raids in Kota Baru and Pasir Mas last Thursday, said Kelantan Deputy Police Chief SAC Abdullah Mohammad Piah.

The Star:

Trio claim trial to starting factory fire

SUNGAI PETANI: Three men have pleaded not guilty to committing mischief by fire at a factory here.

The Star:

Eight homes damaged in freak storm

ALOR SETAR: Eight houses were badly damaged by a mini tornado that hit Kampung Padang, Mukim Tajar near here.

The Borneo Post:

JBPM identifies six high risk drowning areas — DG

NILAI: The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified six hot spots nationwide as high risk drowning areas this year, said its director-general Datuk Mohammad Hamdan Wahid.

The Borneo Post:

Growing presence of big powers challenging maritime landscape in South China Sea, says Mat Sabu

BANGKOK: The growing presence of big powers in South China Sea has contributed to a challenging maritime landscape which could immensely affect the region, said Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu yesterday...

Free Malaysia Today:

Maid steals RM125,000 in family jewels, then drops it

BUKIT MERTAJAM: An estimated RM125,000 in jewellery, stolen by an Indonesian domestic worker from a house in Bandar Perda, was later found in a bag behind the house yesterday.

theSun:

Govt to improve efforts to register disabled persons to assist them

PETALING JAYA: A more comprehensive database on disabled people is essential to ensure they get all the help they need from the government, according to Women, Family and Community Development Deputy ...

Free Malaysia Today:

Asean, China to have 2nd maritime exercise

BANGKOK: Asean and China have agreed to conduct another maritime exercise to promote peace in the region, following a similar one in October last year.

theSun:

Ahmad Zahid trial over 47 charges involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds to begin tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pix) who is facing 47 charges involving millions of ringgit of Yayasan Akalbudi funds will commence tomorrow a...

theSun:

Police round up four Sungai Ruan CCRC inmates

KUANTAN: Four of the seven Sungai Ruan Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC) inmates in Raub, 216 km from here, were detained almost a day after escaping.

theSun:

Two killed in six-vehicle crash on PLUS highway

ALOR GAJAH: Two close friends were killed after a Myvi car they were in was crushed by a trailer lorry carrying chemical substance at Km204.5 North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound at about 7.45pm l...

The Borneo Post:

Vehicle totally destroyed in fire, student suffers slight injury to eye

Bomba personnel putting out the fire occurred at Jalan Lapangan Terbang in Kuching this morning.

theSun:

Female collared elephant died from blood poisoning, organ failure

KOTA KINABALU: The female collared elephant ‘Girang’ which was found dead at 97B M3 MOPP (Melangking Oil-Palm Plantations) in Sukau at 5.50am on Saturday is suspected to have died of toxaemia (acu...

theSun:

State elections: Heightened fears for Sarawak PH after Tg Piai mauling

KUCHING: The state Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen (pix) is concerned that what had happened in the Tanjung Piai by-election would be reflected in the coming state election due in 2021.

Malaysiakini:

Orang Asli income programme extended to five more settlements

In the next three months, five more Orang Asli settlements will benefit from the government’s programme to generate higher income for the community.

The Star:

Solving housemanship issue

IPOH: The Health Ministry is hoping that medical graduates will get their housemanship placement within six months by next year, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.

The Star:

Filipinos nabbed for stealing mangrove tree bark

KOTA KINABALU: Two illegal foreigners were caught for trespassing and stealing mangrove tree bark at a forest reserve in Beluran.

Free Malaysia Today:

Govt hospitals short of optometrists, says minister

KUALA SELANGOR: The number of optometrists at government hospitals’ eye specialist clinics nationwide is 310 and is considered low, according to health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Free Malaysia Today:

Leases on industrial land will be renewed, says Penang CM

GEORGE TOWN: Investors were assured today of renewal of leases on state-owned industrial land in Penang, some of which are due to expire in 10-15 years.

Malaysiakini:

HK campus protesters fire arrows as unrest spreads across Kowloon

Hong Kong protesters shot bows and arrows and hurled petrol bombs from a barricaded university on Sunday and police fired volleys of tear gas and blue liquid from water cannon as unrest spread across ...

theSun:

NGOs urged to reach out to B40 group to realise National Community Policy

KUALA LUMPUR: Non-govenmental organisations (NGOs) have been urged to reach out to the lower-income or B40 group to give them more exposure to health and safety issues in an effort to realise the Nati...

theSun:

Zuraida does not see Tanjung Piai loss as referendum of PH

PETALING JAYA: PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin has dismissed any suggestion that the Tanjung Piai defeat was a referendum on Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) performance.

theSun:

Rabies: 140,103 dogs in Sarawak vaccinated, says Veterinary DG

SEREMBAN: The Veterinary Department has vaccinated 140,103 of the 205,000 dogs in Sarawak which have been checked since 2017 as part of the effort to curtail the spread of the disease rabies there, ac...

Malaysiakini:

Anwar has the power to do as he likes - Zuraida

If PKR president Anwar Ibrahim himself agrees with deputy president Azmin Ali not officiating the annual congress for the Youth wing, then that matter should be left at that, says vice-president Zurai...

The Star:

G25: IPCMC should be empowered to make own regulation instead of PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) should be empowered to make its own regulation for the purpose of enforcement instead of the Prime Minister, says the G25 group of eminent Malays.

The Borneo Post:

Don’t overly press children on education – Raja Permaisuri Agong

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah – Bernama file photo KUANTAN: Parents and teachers were told not to overly press their children over education as it is feared t...

The Borneo Post:

Drug activity under control in Pulau Gaya – CP

Omar (seated centre), Habibi (seated second left) and Chong (seated left) with the villagers from Pulau Gaya.

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The Borneo Post:

Tanjung Piai by-election: PH’s defeat result of failure to fulfil election promises – Wong

Wong Ching Yong giving his speech during a deity’s birthday celebration at Da Wang Gong Temple at Sungai Menyan.

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Malaysiakini:

Prosecution to call Arul Kanda as witness against Najib

AUDIT TAMPERING TRIAL | The prosecution will call former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy to the stand in the audit tampering trial against former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak.

Malay Mail:

Prosecution bids for Arul Kanda to testify against Najib in 1MDB audit tampering trial

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Malay Mail:

Ministry official: Message claiming media blackout on Dr M fake

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — A message claiming that media outlets were barred from giving coverage to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for fear he might announce negative news is fake, according to...

Malay Mail:

Nazri: Pakatan lost Tanjung Piai because of TARUC issue

Malay Mail:

Court denies dispatch rider bail for having items linked to LTTE

SEGAMAT, Nov 18 — A despatch rider, S. Teeran who was charged with supporting and possessing items linked to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) last month, was denied bail by the Sessions ...

The Star:

Fruit festival to kick off in Sarikei this Friday (Nov 22)

KUCHING: Fruit lovers should head to Sarikei in central Sarawak for the annual pineapple and fruit festival starting on Friday (Nov 22).

The Star:

Teo: Circular on VIPs attending school events just a guideline

KUALA LUMPUR: The circular on VIPs attending programmes organised by schools and the use of school premises by outsiders is a guideline, says Deputy...

The Star:

Sabah to boost tourism with Visit Malaysia Year 2020

KOTA KINABALU: Several main events in Sabah such as the Borneo Marathon, Sabah Fest and Kaamatan festival are listed in the Visit Malaysia Year 2020 (VMY2020)...

Malaysiakini:

Malaysia is sliding back, and directionless

COMMENT | I am not saying this because of the result in Tanjung Piai, but because I see this country sliding further back and directionless at the same time.

Free Malaysia Today:

Stop calling HK protesters troublemakers, says Bersih

PETALING JAYA: Bersih 2.0 says it is standing in solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong amid a tense stand-off between police and students at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU...

Free Malaysia Today:

Commotion in Dewan over racist accusation against DAP

KUALA LUMPUR: A commotion arose in the Dewan Rakyat today after an opposition MP accused DAP of making racially tinged speeches.

Malay Mail:

Perak to develop retirement corridor to cater for ageing population, state assembly told

IPOH, Nov 18 — The Perak government will develop a retirement corridor that focuses on the well-being of the retirees in view of the growing number of senior citizens in the state besides ensuring t...

Malay Mail:

Malaysians see ulterior motive in Finas chief’s call to censor Netflix

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Finas chief executive Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nazri’s call for authorities to censor Netflix might be motivated by his agency’s arrangement with a rival streaming service, Malay...

Malay Mail:

Ministry: Over 500 Opposition members got approval to enter schools, college grounds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The government approved more than 500 applications by Opposition lawmakers to enter schools and campus grounds, Teo Nie Ching told Parliament during Question Time today.

theSun:

Two killed in six-vehicle crash on PLUS highway

Malay Mail:

Court rejects Zahid’s ‘premature’ challenge against MACC Act, AMLA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The High Court ordered Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s trial for abuse and money laundering to start today after dismissing his challenge of the laws used to frame the charg...

Free Malaysia Today:

Experts say suicide reports can trigger others to follow suit

PETALING JAYA: When news broke last month that Kpop superstar “Sulli” had taken her life, her fans across the world were shocked – and a Malaysian suicide hotline received calls from local fans ...

Malay Mail:

Phone tap? Cops ‘do what is necessary’ when Malaysia’s security at stake, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The government does not spy on politicians by listening in on their private conversations, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said in Dewan Rakyat today.

The Star:

NGO up in arms amidst talk of Baram Dam project revival

MIRI: An environmental activist group from Sarawak says the state government should not attempt to revive the RM4bil Baram Dam project in northern Sarawak.

The Borneo Post:

Vehicle totally destroyed in fire, student suffers slight injury to eye

Bomba personnel putting out the fire occurred at Jalan Lapangan Terbang in Kuching this morning.

AsiaOne:

Malaysian students accused of rape get to sit for national exam

KOTA KINABALU - The seven students who were held in connection with a rape case in Tawau will get to sit for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

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Malaysiakini:

Penang mufti urges Muslims to take part in Harmony Centre

The Penang Harmony Centre should be supported by all communities, including Muslims, and their activities should be encouraged, said state Mufti Wan Salim Mohd Noor.

Malay Mail:

Experts concerned as Malaysians outnumber foreigners in international schools

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Experts are concerned as Malaysian students in international schools now significantly outnumber their foreign counterparts, Berita Harian reported today.

Malaysiakini:

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lankan presidency by big margin

Sri Lanka’s former civil wartime defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa was declared the winner in the presidential election yesterday, after promising to secure the country against militant threats follo...

Malay Mail:

Pakatan seen at risk as investors keep snubbing Malaysian stocks despite cheaper prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Foreign investors are not returning to the Malaysian stock market despite falling prices that have made local equity among the most undervalued in the region, according to ana...

theSun:

KLIA operating system disruption among highlights of Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent disruption of the operating system at the Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) is expected to be a hot topic at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

The Borneo Post:

CM thanked for addressing property, development issues

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Housing and Real Estate Development Association (Shareda) has expressed its deepest gratitude to the Chief Minister and his Cabinet for addressing some important issues relate...

The Borneo Post:

Rio gives up lucrative income for traditional music

Rio playing traditional instrument as his career since 2012.

The Borneo Post:

Plans to build Sabah’s second drug rehab centre in Tawau

TAWAU: The construction of the second Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC) in Sabah, to cater to the need of helping drug addicts overcome their addiction, is planned to be built in Balung, near...

Malaysiakini:

Lawyer urges Perak MB to suspend Paul Yong from exco duties

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theSun:

Kelantan police seize two firearms, more than 1.2kg of syabu

KOTA BARU: Kelantan police seized two firearms and 1.1793g of syabu in four separate raids in Kota Baru and Pasir Mas last Thursday, said Kelantan Deputy Police Chief SAC Abdullah Mohammad Piah.

theSun:

Female collared elephant died from blood poisoning, organ failure

theSun:

State elections: Heightened fears for Sarawak PH after Tg Piai mauling

Malaysiakini:

In Trump-Nixon impeachment comparison, Pelosi raises spectre of resignation

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is amplifying her unfavourable comparison of President Donald Trump to fellow Republican Richard Nixon, saying that disgraced president at least cared enough about the co...

Malaysiakini:

Orang Asli income programme extended to five more settlements

In the next three months, five more Orang Asli settlements will benefit from the government’s programme to generate higher income for the community.

Malaysiakini:

Hong Kong police seal off university amid fears of crackdown

Hong Kong police today trapped hundreds of protesters inside a major university, sealing off roads in the area after almost two straight days of standoffs that have raised fears of a bloody showdown, ...

Malaysiakini:

Yoursay: Now Anwar must step up to fight BN's 'extremism'

YOURSAY | 'Harapan dug its own grave by abandoning its vote base for a vote base that is fed on 'dedak'.' Anwar says BN's majority a shock, Harapan to evaluate people's dissatisfaction Newday: PAS lea...

The Straits Times:

Malaysia stocks get cheaper by the day but few want to buy them

SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Asia's worst-performing major stock market is getting cheaper by the day.

Malay Mail:

E-hailing bus services in Malaysia? Not such a crazy idea after all, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — To have bus services available on call via e-hailing may not be such a crazy idea despite the brickbats against Transport Minister Anthony Loke since his suggestion recently, ...

Malay Mail:

Residents in Bangsar neighbourhood worry about landslides due to soil erosion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — For the last two years, residents in Bangsar’s Jalan Abdullah neighbourhood have feared that the slope next to their houses will come crashing down on them each time it rain...

The Star:

‘PH failed in taking care of the people’

PONTIAN: Pakatan Harapan’s failure to safeguard the rakyat’s interest has caused the Tanjung Piai parliamentary seat to fall into the hands of Barisan Nasional, says...

The Star:

A breath of fresh air

AN enterprising businessman in Delhi, India, has started an oxygen bar where customers can buy clean air, the same daily reported.

The Star:

Selangor’s Casa De Cat wins Sofie’s heart

CIK Puan Sofie Louise Johansson (pic) of the Kelan-tan royal household was very impressed with Selangor’s Casa De Cat, a haven for rescued stray felines, reported Sinar...

The Star:

Aiming for better vision and health

PETALING JAYA: A Health Ministry study shows that 7% of Malaysian preschool children have “lazy eye”, according to a specialist.

The Star:

Solving housemanship issue

IPOH: The Health Ministry is hoping that medical graduates will get their housemanship placement within six months by next year, says Dr Lee Boon Chye.

The Star:

‘Tagged elephant died from poisoning’

KOTA KINABALU: The carcass of the female pygmy elephant found on Saturday in Kinabatangan has a satellite collar.

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The Star:

Trio claim trial to starting factory fire

SUNGAI PETANI: Three men have pleaded not guilty to committing mischief by fire at a factory here.

The Star:

Mass wedding for cops rocks

KUALA LUMPUR: As children they used to play together in the same village in Parit Sulong, Johor, but as they grew up, they went their separate ways to chase after their...

The Star:

‘Ploggers’ collect 1,500kg of recyclable items

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost 1.5 tonnes of recyclable items were collected at the 2019 Alam Flora City Hunt #JomRawatBumi programme.

The Star:

Cop: No safety issues in MP’s car pelted with eggs

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no safety issues in Batu MP P. Prabakaran’s Toyota Vellfire being pelted with eggs, says Comm Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim.

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The Star:

Smallholders in Kelantan sell snacks during monsoon season

TANAH MERAH: The monsoon season, apart from bringing heavy rain, also provides “bonus” to smallholders, in the form of various kinds of tubers and root vegetables to make popular snacks in the state.

The Star:

RM15mil in donations help vernacular education yearly

THE Chinese community spends more than RM15mil every year subsidising vernacular education, according to the Malaysian Federation of Alumni Association of Taiwan Universities.

The Star:

Tanjung Piai a wake-up call for Pakatan

FROM hero to zero – all this in a little more than a year after Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad led Pakatan Harapan to a momentous victory in the 2018 general election.

The Star:

Rubber tapper loses RM180,000 in Macau scam

KUANTAN: A rubber tapper lost RM184,999 after he fell victim to a “high ranking officer” from Bukit Aman.

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The Star:

Art therapy helps prison inmates

MELAKA: The art therapy programme, implemented in all prisons, has a positive impact on inmates in terms of emotions and skills to prepare them for the outside world...

The Star:

Filipinos nabbed for stealing mangrove tree bark

KOTA KINABALU: Two illegal foreigners were caught for trespassing and stealing mangrove tree bark at a forest reserve in Beluran.

The Star:

Sultan Nazrin joins thousands in birthday run

KUALA KANGSAR: Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim participated in a special run at Dataran Pavillion here...

The Star:

Eight homes damaged in freak storm

ALOR SETAR: Eight houses were badly damaged by a mini tornado that hit Kampung Padang, Mukim Tajar near here.

Malaysiakini:

Interceptor cleans Klang River, but debris sent to landfill

Hiring a river cleaning machine, the Interceptor, and installing log booms help in efforts to clean up the Klang River - but what happens to the collected debris?

Malaysiakini:

Chinese voters abandon Harapan, and 8 news from yesterday

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

The Borneo Post:

We need future-proof graduates with humanistic values — Maszlee

PARIS: The Ministry of Education is aiming to develop future-proof graduates that carry with them the right skills, abilities and humanistic values in order to adapt to rapidly changing technology.

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The Borneo Post:

JBPM identifies six high risk drowning areas — DG

NILAI: The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified six hot spots nationwide as high risk drowning areas this year, said its director-general Datuk Mohammad Hamdan Wahid.

The Borneo Post:

Growing presence of big powers challenging maritime landscape in South China Sea, says Mat Sabu

The Borneo Post:

‘Many opposition MPs yet to declare assets’

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The Borneo Post:

‘Unions play vital role in improving services of teachers’

Hassan (seated, centre) joins Ahmad, on his right, and others in a photo-call at the event in Lawas.

The Borneo Post:

Present, potential PR1MA house buyers invited to open dialogue on PR1MA housing

KUCHING: Present and potential PR1MA house buyers in Kuching are invited to attend an open dialogue on PR1MA housing on Nov 23 (Saturday) at the Grand Dormani Rajah Court Hotel here.

Free Malaysia Today:

Maid steals RM125,000 in family jewels, then drops it

BUKIT MERTAJAM: An estimated RM125,000 in jewellery, stolen by an Indonesian domestic worker from a house in Bandar Perda, was later found in a bag behind the house yesterday.

Free Malaysia Today:

Govt hospitals short of optometrists, says minister

KUALA SELANGOR: The number of optometrists at government hospitals’ eye specialist clinics nationwide is 310 and is considered low, according to health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Free Malaysia Today:

Leases on industrial land will be renewed, says Penang CM

GEORGE TOWN: Investors were assured today of renewal of leases on state-owned industrial land in Penang, some of which are due to expire in 10-15 years.

theSun:

Bukit Mertajam MP’s office contributes RM86,000 to fire station and volunteers

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Bukit Mertajam MPs office has contributed RM86,000 to the Bukit Mertajam fire station and the volunteer firemen association here this year.

The Star:

One local, 24 foreign women held in vice raid

KUALA LUMPUR: A 27-year-old local woman and 24 foreigners were detained by police during a raid at a premises in Kepong.

Malaysiakini:

HK campus protesters fire arrows as unrest spreads across Kowloon

theSun:

NGOs urged to reach out to B40 group to realise National Community Policy

theSun:

Govt to improve efforts to register disabled persons to assist them

The Star:

First-year medical student dies after fall from fourth floor

SUNGAI PETANI: A medical student at a private higher learning institution died after he fell from the fourth floor of the university's library Sunday (Nov 17) just a day...

Free Malaysia Today:

Treatment of drug addicts may be outsourced, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin says the National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) is studying the possibility of outsourcing the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts.

theSun:

Zuraida does not see Tanjung Piai loss as referendum of PH

PETALING JAYA: PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin has dismissed any suggestion that the Tanjung Piai defeat was a referendum on Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) performance.

theSun:

Hoshas creates history with 120 cataract surgeries in two days

KUANTAN: The Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital (Hoshas) in Temerloh created it’s own history after successfully performing 120 cataract surgeries over two days, according to Pahang Health Director Dat...

Malaysiakini:

Health Ministry requests 10,675 additional hospital staff

The Health Ministry has submitted a request to the government for additional posts of 10,675 involving government hospitals and clinics nationwide.

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Free Malaysia Today:

Asean, China to have 2nd maritime exercise

BANGKOK: Asean and China have agreed to conduct another maritime exercise to promote peace in the region, following a similar one in October last year.

Malay Mail:

Deputy minister urges companies to hire ex-national athletes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The corporate sector should employ former national athletes either as a sports coach or part of their staff as a way to recognise them for their contributions to the country, ...

theSun:

Pregnant woman drug addict among 10 held in AADK raid

JERTIH: A pregnant woman and her husband were among 10 arrested for drug-related offences in operations by Besut National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) earlier this morning.

Malaysiakini:

MK Ibrahim is new Negeri Sembilan Amanah chairperson

MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman has been elected the new Negeri Sembilan Amanah chairperson for the 2019-2022 term.

Free Malaysia Today:

Girl badly bitten by dog while on way from school in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A Year 1 pupil was admitted to hospital in a critical condition after a dog attacked her on her way home from school on Friday, Sabah education director Mistrine Radin said.

theSun:

Illegal who escaped from detention rearested

MIRI: An illegal Bangladeshi who escaped from the Bekenu Immigration Detention Depot on Wednesday was rearrested yesterday.

theSun:

PBAPP urges ministry to speed up SPRWTS approval

GEORGE TOWN: Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) has urged the Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry to speed up the approval of the proposed Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWT...

Malaysiakini:

Exco accused of rape says can return amid 'no blessing from DAP' claims

Perak exco Paul Yong, who has pleaded not guilty to raping his domestic helper, maintained that he can decide on returning to work as it was he who voluntarily went on leave, to begin with.

theSun:

Rabies: 140,103 dogs in Sarawak vaccinated, says Veterinary DG

theSun:

Ahmad Zahid trial over 47 charges involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds to begin tomorrow

Malaysiakini:

Anwar has the power to do as he likes - Zuraida

theSun:

Police looking for three suspects over assault of youth

NIBONG TEBAL: Police are tracking down three more suspects in connection with the alleged assault on a 19-year-old youth in Taman Bukit Panchor, near here yesterday.

Malay Mail:

UAE keen to collaborate with Malaysia in research, education, says minister

PARIS, Nov 17 — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is keen to collaborate with Malaysian universities in the field of research and education.

theSun:

24 foreign GROs nabbed in anti-vice swoop in Kepong

KUALA LUMPUR: Thirty people, including 24 guests relation officers (GROs), were detained in an anti-vice operation codenamed Ops Noda at an entertainment outlet in Kepong, early this morning.

theSun:

Police round up four Sungai Ruan CCRC inmates

KUANTAN: Four of the seven Sungai Ruan Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC) inmates in Raub, 216 km from here, were detained almost a day after escaping.

Malay Mail:

Big capex to upgrade digital infrastructure in Sarawak, says Abang Johari

KUCHING, Nov 17 — The Sarawak government has allocated a big capital expenditure (capex) to upgrade the digital infrastructure statewide, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg.

The Star:

Finas chairman clarifies statement, says did not advocate censoring Netflix

KUALA LUMPUR: National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chairman Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri has clarified his suggestion to regulate digital content on streaming platforms such as Netflix.

theSun:

MMEA detains four fishermen for violating licence conditions

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained four men 5.6 nautical miles southeast of Pulau Kendi near here for violating the fishing licensing conditions yesterday.

The Star:

G25: IPCMC should be empowered to make own regulation instead of PM

The Borneo Post:

Don’t overly press children on education – Raja Permaisuri Agong

Malaysiakini:

Tanjung Piai is Dr M's worst by-election loss

Editor's note: This article does not take by-elections for state assemblies or the Federal Legislative Council into consideration.

Malaysiakini:

Doomsday for Pakatan Harapan? Not yet

ADUN SPEAKS | Doomsayers are having a field day following the overwhelming win for BN's Wee Jeck Seng in the Tanjung Piai by-election.

Malaysiakini:

Trump's Ukraine phone call was 'unusual and inappropriate' - Pence aide

The phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart at the centre of Congress’ impeachment investigation was “inappropriate,” an aide to Vice-President Mike Pence told...

The Borneo Post:

CM: Mobile health technology a rapidly expanding field in digital health sector

Abang Johari places his palm on the tablet to symbolically officiate the summit and ManaDr app while Dr Sim (third left), Ling (third right) and others look on.

Malaysiakini:

Leaked Chinese government documents show details of Xinjiang clampdown - NYT

A trove of leaked Chinese government documents reveals details of its clampdown on Uyghurs and other Muslims in the country's western Xinjiang region under President Xi Jinping, the New York Times rep...

Free Malaysia Today:

Ex-Star boss calls HK protesters rioters, foreign backed

PETALING JAYA: Former Star Media Group CEO Wong Chun Wai claims that foreign forces are behind the violent protest in Hong Kong that has plunged the city into its worst crisis since it reverted from B...

Free Malaysia Today:

Skeletal remains found in Bandar Hilir

MELAKA: The skeletal remains believed to be those of a Kampung Portugis resident reported missing two weeks ago were found in a bush at Taman Kampung Atap in Bandar Hilir here yesterday.

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The Borneo Post:

Motorcyclist killed in accident at Jalan Kuching-Serian

KUCHING: A male motorcyclist perished in an accident involving three other vehicles at Mile 13 Jalan Kuching-Serian around 8.30pm last night.

The Star:

Sarawak-Sabah gas pipeline undergoing safety checks

MIRI: Safety checks are being carried out on the entire Sarawak-Sabah giant gas pipeline, which will trigger loud sounds that could be mistaken for explosions.

Malaysiakini:

Britain's Prince Andrew 'categorically' denies sex claims

Britain’s Prince Andrew said he could not have had sex with a teenage girl at a socialite’s London home because he returned to his house after a children’s party on the night in question and has...

Malay Mail:

Your guide to using Netflix Parental Controls to restrict content for children (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — National Film Development Corporation (Finas) has recently called for censorship of Netflix in Malaysia due to concerns by parents that children are watching uncensored conten...

theSun:

Give space for Rafizi to think over decision: Anwar

KULIM: PKR vice-president Mohd Rafizi Ramli (pix) should be given space to think deeply whether to return to active politics or otherwise, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Star:

HIV-positive man remembers how Pastor Koh helped him set up shelter

PETALING JAYA: If it wasn't for Pastor Raymond Koh, Rumah Teduhan Harapan, a shelter for HIV-positive people, would not have existed.

The Star:

Enhancing standards of living in Penang

WAY before Malaysia gained its independence in 1965, Penang has already been a hive of trade activity.

The Borneo Post:

37 heart attack deaths daily in Malaysia

Poon (second left) being briefed on CPR procedures during the Sabah Heart Safe: Community Mass CPR and AED Training Program launch at Likas Sports Complex yesterday.

The Borneo Post:

PBS passes resolution on reinstating Anti-Hop Law

Maximus (centre) with Malianah and PBS Youth chief Christopher Mandut after the 34th PBS Annual Delegates Conference at the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association Hall in Penampang.

The Borneo Post:

Boost use of innovation and technologies – CM

Madius (third right) presenting a RM5,000 contribution to SK Pekan Telipok.

The Borneo Post:

Duo detained for fish bombing off Pulau Gaya

The two fishermen arrested for illegal fish bombing activity in Pulau Gaya.

Free Malaysia Today:

Fitting for Sabah to host High Court registry, says law society

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah law fraternity said it is fitting to relocate the High Court registry to the state since Sarawak has been hosting it from 1963.

Malay Mail:

Three things we learnt about: The Tanjung Piai by-election

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — There have been nine by-elections since GE14 in May 2018 and never has a Pakatan Harapan (PH) loss been predicted as early as the Tanjung Piai poll held yesterday.

The Star:

CM: Sarawak has its own means of raising funds

KUCHING: Sarawak will not go bankrupt in three years’ time as claimed by DAP, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Star:

Dream of sports and studies fulfilled

SERDANG: It took 10 years, but national diver Cheong Jun Hoong, 29, is now a Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) graduate.

The Star:

Pahang police want IPCMC review

KUALA TERENGGANU: Pahang police have joined their Sabah counterparts in calling for a review of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct...

The Borneo Post:

Drug activity under control in Pulau Gaya – CP

Omar (seated centre), Habibi (seated second left) and Chong (seated left) with the villagers from Pulau Gaya.

The Borneo Post:

Man killed after being thrown out of car in crash

The body of the victim who was thrown out of the car.

The Borneo Post:

2020 State Budget as forward looking – IDS

KOTA KINABALU: Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Acting Chief Executive Officer Anthony Kiob fully supports the Sabah State Budget 2020 which was tabled by Minister of Finance and Chief Minister...

Malaysiakini:

Raymond Koh: 1,000 days of unanswered questions

It has been 1,000 days since Raymond Koh was abducted from his car in broad daylight and his kin continue to demand to know his whereabouts.

The Star:

About 100 teens receiving diabetes treatment

KOTA BARU: There are about 100 teenagers under the age of 18 who are currently receiving treatment for diabetes at the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital...

The Star:

Golding featured in Time’s 100 Next List of Rising Stars

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian actor Henry Golding, who is starring in the romantic comedy Last Christmas with Emilia Clarke, already has his Yuletide gift – being...

The Star:

Body of autistic boy who fell into river found

SERDANG: The remains of an autistic boy, who slipped and fell into Sungai Merab, Kajang, have been found.

The Star:

No unusual trend of flu detected in Pahang

KUANTAN: There is no unusual trend of respiratory tract infection or influenza in Pahang despite three such cases detected in Bentong – one at the Bentong Hospital, one...

The Star:

Fake bomb culprits still in country

GEORGE TOWN: The three Chinese nationals who dropped fake bombs at the house of MBI Group International founder Tedy Teow’s son in Bukit Gambir...

The Star:

‘Strike a chord with consumers’

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are becoming more savvy and mature in their thinking despite the spread of fake news and sensationalism, says Gobind Singh Deo.

The Star:

Bountiful hairy cockles gives beach a carnival feel

KUALA NERUS: The appearance of thousands of hairy cockles along the beach in Pantai Rhu Dua, Rusila, is more likely due to the current monsoon’s heavy rains and...

Malay Mail:

For Pastor Raymond Koh’s family and friends, 1,000 days and counting

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The despair felt by the family and friends of Pastor Raymond Koh is matched only by their frustration with the slow pace of government investigations nearly five months after ...

The Star:

A highway of opportunities

While some remain sceptical about the the much awaited multi-billion ringgit Sarawak-Sabah Link Road project, many are optimistic about where it can lead them in the...

The Star:

Why you should visit Tunku’s Memorial

I WAS asked a question: “If you were to recommend a monument to visit in your home country, what would it be?”

Malaysiakini:

Yoursay: From mat rempits to mat lajaks

YOURSAY | ‘When the news broke, my conclusion was that the driver was at fault…’ Appeal filed against driver acquitted of eight cyclists' deaths Vijay47: This sad but straightforward issue now s...

Malaysiakini:

BN scores landslide in Tg Piai, and 8 news from yesterday

1. BN's Wee Jeck Seng scored a landslide victory in Tanjung Piai, winning the parliamentary seat by a 15,086-vote majority. 3.

Free Malaysia Today:

Don’t buck the coming recession, says economist

PETALING JAYA: An economist says Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent move to cut the statutory reserve requirement of commercial banks will merely delay the inevitable, in the face of a looming recession.

Free Malaysia Today:

Finas has no power to regulate online content, says its chief

PETALING JAYA: The national film development corporation, Finas, has no jurisdiction to filter content on video streaming services, the corporation’s chief executive said today after he had proposed...

The Star:

A glut and a freeze that’s waiting to explode

IN THE last two weeks, doctors and housemen have expressed a deep frustration over the way newly trained doctors are being treated, particularly contract doctors.

The Star:

Wooing tourists in 2020

Good food, diverse culture and Malaysia’s natural beauty – that is Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi’s recipe to win the hearts of tourists for Visit Malaysia 2020. The Tourism...

The Star:

Pride of RMAF

Visitors admiring exhibits during the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Open Day at the Kuantan RMAF Base.

The Star:

Wisma Putra keeping an eye on Bolivia situation

KUANTAN: Wisma Putra is watching the situation in Bolivia closely following an escalation of violence between security forces and supporters of exiled former president...

The Star:

Riled by principal’s sex text

KOTA KINABALU: Parents are up in arms against a school principal in Telipok, some 21km from here, whom they claimed had been sending text messages with sexual or...

The Star:

The clarion call is out to help TAR UC

IPOH: More people are rallying to help raise funds for Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC), taking a cue from an owner of a curry mee stall whose noble...

The Star:

Three unable to vote due to ‘phantom voters’

PONTIAN: Johor MCA has taken the Election Commission (EC) to task over alleged phantom voters on the electoral roll for Tanjung Piai, after three people were...

The Star:

Going to vote in her bridal best

PONTIAN: The sight of a bride in her blue wedding gown voting at SK Andek Mori caught the attention of many people here.

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