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Malaysiakini:

PAS man: Guan Eng must answer if there's a plot to topple Dr M

Selangor PAS information chief Roslan Shahir Mohd Shahir has questioned the existence of a plot to remove Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister.

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Malaysiakini:

Parliament to set up childcare centre

A childcare centre will be established in Parliament for the convenience of female MPs and parliament staff who have young children.

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Malaysiakini:

Shafie: Warisan accepts Bersatu in Sabah, 'cannot stop them'

Warisan has cleared the way for Bersatu's foray into Sabah with president Mohd Shafie Apdal saying it cannot stop the peninsula-based party from entering the state.

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Malaysiakini:

M'sians unaffected in Mecca hotel fire

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

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Malay Mail:

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

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

Malay Mail:

Inquest for Adib: Witness says saw shoe print on fireman’s chest

SHAH ALAM, Feb 18 — The sandy imprint of a shoe was seen on the right ribcage of injured fire fighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim when he was rushed to hospital on the night of the Sri Maha Marimman t...

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Malay Mail:

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

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

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Malay Mail:

Putrajaya pays Maria Chin RM25,000 in damages for unlawful arrest under Sosma

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The government has agreed to pay RM25,000 in damages and RM5,000 in costs to Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah over her detention in 2016 under the Security Offences (Speci...

theSun:

Grab driver claims trial to raping, robbing student

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

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The Star:

Police have identified suspect in Valentine's Day robbery

PETALING JAYA: Police have identified the suspect who savagely attacked a woman at the Taman Mutiara MRT station in Cheras on Feb 14, Bernama tweeted citing the Kuala Lumpur police chief on Monday (Feb 18).

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The Star:

Padungan assemblyman faces possible suspension over proposed reforms

KUCHING: A DAP lawmaker is facing possible suspension from the Sarawak Legislative Assembly over the reforms he proposed in last November's sitting.

Malaysiakini:

Pensiangan MP retains seat after Federal Court dismisses appeal

Arthur Joseph Kurup (photo) retains his position as the Pensiangan MP after the Federal Court upheld the decision of the Election Court to strike out the appeal by the PKR Pensiangan candidate Raymond...

Free Malaysia Today:

Anwar calls for talks on PPBM’s Sabah entry

SHAH ALAM: PKR president Anwar Ibrahim has called for discussions on PPBM’s entry into Sabah to avoid straining ties with Warisan.

Free Malaysia Today:

EPF still waiting for MAHB’s response on AirAsia spat

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

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Free Malaysia Today:

By-election ordered for Rantau

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

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Malay Mail:

Top court boots Jasin election appeal back for retrial

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Federal Court today ordered a fresh hearing by a new judge to decide the outcome of the Melaka parliamentary seat of Jasin following a dispute in GE14, news portal Malaysi...

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theSun:

Zakaria Abd Rahman is new Perak traffic chief

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

theSun:

RM30m ang pow for two who hit Toto jackpots

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

The Star:

Anwar rubbishes PAS' claims of alleged coup against Dr M

SHAH ALAM: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has brushed aside PAS' allegations of an impending Pakatan Harapan coup against Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, saying such claims are lies.

The Star:

Mohamad Hasan's appeal dismissed; Rantau by-election to go on

PUTRAJAYA: A by-election will be called for the Rantau state seat in Negeri Sembilan, after an election petition filed by former Mentri Besar Mohamad Hasan.

The Star:

Moratorium on bauxite mining to be lifted in April

KUANTAN: The moratorium on bauxite mining activities will be lifted in April.

KUANTAN | Xavier Jayakumar | Water | Land | Kemaman

The Star:

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

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

Malaysiakini:

Gerakan disputes Kulim airport plan, raps DAP over silence

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

Malaysiakini:

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

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

Malaysiakini:

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

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

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Free Malaysia Today:

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

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

Free Malaysia Today:

Senator wants Parliamentary Services Act restored for greater parliamentary autonomy

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

Malay Mail:

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

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

theSun:

Police still investigating student’s drowning during swimming lesson

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

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The Star:

Malaysia second country to run Facebook’s Terragraph trials

GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): Malaysia is the second country in the world after Hungary to run trials for Terragraph, a new wireless technology, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

The Star:

Wee: Malaysia-China diplomatic ties must be handled with care

PETALING JAYA: The government should handle diplomatic relations with China with care, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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The Star:

Blogger claims there’s a plot to oust Dr M via no-confidence vote

PETALING JAYA: A social activist and blogger is alleging that a plot is being hatched from within Pakatan Harapan to oust the Prime Minister via a vote of no confidence.

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PETALING JAYA | Prime Minister | Mujahidin Zulkiffli | Pakatan Harapan | Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysiakini:

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

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

Malaysiakini:

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

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

Malaysiakini:

Press freedom and the common man

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

Malaysiakini:

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

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

The Straits Times:

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

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

Malay Mail:

Gobind says looking into RTM coverage, SOP over sabotage claim

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 — Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo has asked RTM to submit a report after an aide to another minister accused the national broadcaster of “sabotaging the...

The Star:

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

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

Malaysiakini:

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

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

Malay Mail:

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

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

Malay Mail:

Four arrested under Customs Department’s new internal probe team

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

theSun:

Soldier held for printing forged notes to pay for wedding expenses

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

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theSun:

Wisma Putra ready to provide advisory service on overseas jobs

SEPANG: Wisma Putra is ready to provide advisory services to Malaysians who have received overseas job offers, said Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Shahrul Ikram Yaakob said.

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theSun:

Tolerance is key to development and peace in Malaysia: Mahathir

SEREMBAN: Tolerance as practised by all Malaysians is the key to development and peace in the country, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.

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Malaysiakini:

The collapse of PAS’ religious moral order

ADUN SPEAKS | Nobody expected that PAS, which once boasted of providing an alternative political system based on the principles of Islam, would go down the drain under the weight of corruption, cover-...

Free Malaysia Today:

Unkept election pledges threaten PH’s chances in Semenyih

HULU LANGAT: Voters in the Semenyih state constituency warn that Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) performance in the upcoming by-election may be affected by its failure to fulfil election pledges and tackle i...

Free Malaysia Today:

Funding for independent Chinese schools, UEC, two different things, says academic

PETALING JAYA: An academic says Putrajaya does not need to recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) in order to allocate funding for independent Chinese schools, following the call for the ...

Malay Mail:

YTL launches Asia’s first Terragraph trial in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 — YTL Communications has kicked off its trial launch of Terragraph in Penang.

Malay Mail:

Signalling problem on Kelana Jaya LRT line causes early morning delay

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — A signalling fault between the Kelana Jaya and KLCC stations on the Kelana Jaya LRT line led to a temporary disrupted earlier today during the morning rush.

Free Malaysia Today:

Never again, says wife of Sabahan after ordeal in Cambodian prison

KOTA KINABALU: Chong Su Kyun, one of 47 Malaysians recently released from a Cambodian prison, says he is trying to put his ordeal behind him now that he has finally been reunited with his family in Sa...

Malay Mail:

PAS says supporting Dr M as PM ‘alone’ in defending Malay-Muslim interests

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — PAS said it is supporting Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to remain as prime minister until the next general election since the latter is seemingly “alone” in Pakatan Harapan (PH)...

Malay Mail:

Three years on, DAP MP says still waiting for PAS proof about Israeli funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — PAS has yet to show evidence to support its insistent allegation that Israeli sources injected RM1.2 billion into DAP even after three years, Lim Lip Eng said today.

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The Star:

Don't be fooled by Pakatan govt, Najib tells Semenyih voters

SEMENYIH: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak urged the people of Semenyih not to be cheated by Pakatan Harapan's pledges and promises. "The Pakatan Harapan government said when they are voted in, the cost of living will decrease, but did it? No.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak | SEMENYIH | Pakatan Harapan | The Pakatan Harapan

Malaysiakini:

Kashmiris complain of evictions after deadly attack on Indian forces

India has warned against rising communal tensions across the country as some Kashmiris living outside their state said they faced property evictions while others were attacked on social media after a ...

Malaysiakini:

Germany warns it will stop extradition of its citizens to UK after Brexit

Berlin will stop extraditing Germans to Britain immediately after Brexit even if it leaves the European Union with a deal, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing a formal notification submitte...

Malaysiakini:

Polish PM cancels trip to Israel in wake of comments on Poles in Holocaust

Poland's prime minister has cancelled a trip to Israel in the wake of reported remarks made by his Israeli counterpart suggesting Polish complicity during the Holocaust, an aide in his office told Pol...

Malaysiakini:

Saudi crown prince begins Asia tour with US$20b Pakistan investment pledge

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday said Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth US$20 billion during his high-profile visit to Pakistan, where tensions were flaring up with nuclear...

Malaysiakini:

Trump policies unite allies against him at European security forum

In 2009, then-US Vice President Joe Biden came to Munich to “press the reset button” with Russia.

Channel NewsAsia:

Toddler in Malaysia dies after falling onto knife

IPOH: A two-year-old girl died after falling onto a kitchen knife, which pierced her abdomen, in her home in Kuala Kurau in the Malaysian state of Perak on Sunday (Feb 17).

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Free Malaysia Today:

Let’s not get personal, just stick to the facts, ‘witty’ Najib tells PH leaders

KUALA LUMPUR: As he walks in, Najib Razak cuts a casual figure, alone and in a white shirt and slacks, something unimaginable just a year ago when he would have been dressed formally and had a slew of...

The Straits Times:

Malaysian minister Yeo Bee Yin to tie the knot on March 29

KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - The stage is set for one of the biggest weddings of the year.

The Star:

Johor registered home-sharing properties since last year

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Tourism has been registering home-sharing properties here since November last year, said State Women Development and Tourism Committee chairman Liow Cai Tung.

The Star:

Students set to get DLP textbooks by end of the month, says Maszlee

KLUANG: The supply and distribution of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) textbooks for Mathematics and Science to Form Three students have been expedited and begun on Feb 10, said Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.

Maszlee Malik | KLUANG | Dual Language Programme | DLP | Mathematics and Science

The Star:

Driver surrenders after burying wife who he set on fire

SHAH ALAM: A 41-year-old man surrendered to police after burying his wife who succumbed to injuries sustained when she caught fire.

SHAH ALAM

The Star:

Craftsman to keep wayang kulit alive

JOHOR BARU: Making wayang kulit puppets is a dying craft and Sapari Sukarjo is worried the skills will soon be forgotten.

Sapari Sukarjo | JOHOR BARU

The Star:

Home Ministry monitoring Quran sold online

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is closely monitoring three entities selling online Quranic texts imported from overseas without its approval before taking action against them.

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The Star:

Russian woman found dead at Penang condominium

GEORGE TOWN: A Russian woman was found dead at a condominium in Persiaran Tanjung Bungah here.

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The Star:

PM: Communities can benefit by forming clubs

PUCHONG: Forming clubs and holding workshops in residential areas and villages can help the community to sustain a better quality of life, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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The Star:

Lee: We try to keep up with latest cancer treatment

IPOH: The Health Ministry will try its best to bring in the latest cancer treatment method into the country.

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The Health Ministry | IPOH | Lee Boon Chye

The Star:

Man burnt to death in crash

PETALING JAYA: The driver of a BMW was burnt to death when the vehicle caught fire following an accident near Subang airport.

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PETALING JAYA | BMW | Subang airport | Jalan PJU 1A

The Star:

22,807 people lose their hair for a good cause

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 22,807 people gave up their hair for charity. They also earned a place in the Malaysia Book of Records.

GEORGE TOWN | Malaysia Book of Records | Penang

The Star:

Paper straws may push drink prices up

GEORGE TOWN: A plastic straw costs three sen. But a biodegradable one is going to cost three to five times more.

GEORGE TOWN

The Star:

Ministry aims to cut plastic straw usage

KUALA LUMPUR: Nipping the use of plastic straws at its source is the only way for the ban to work, said Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.

KUALA LUMPUR | Khalid Abdul Samad | People | Federal Territories

The Star:

33,000 litres of RON95 fuel go up in smoke

MIRI: Some 33,000 litres of fuel went up in smoke when an oil tanker burst into flames after a crash on the Miri-Bintulu Coastal Highway in northern Sarawak.

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MIRI | Miri-Bintulu Coastal Highway | Sarawak

The Star:

‘Be wary of job offers on social media’

SEPANG: One of the 47 Malaysians who were detained in Cambodia reminded job seekers not to be fooled by job vacancies posted on social media.

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The Star:

Puzzling over where PAS stands

KUALA LUMPUR: Confusion reigns over whether PAS is with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad or still cooperating with Umno.

The Star:

Malaysia to press Singapore for water review

PUCHONG: Malaysia will negotiate with Singapore for a realistic water price based on the current economic development.

Mahathir Mohamad | PUCHONG | Malaysia | Singapore

The Star:

Getting rid of bad apples in Customs

EXCLUSIVE: PUTRAJAYA: The Customs Department has gone after its own men in the battle against beer and liquor smuggling, nailing three officers shortly after an internal probe team was formed to sniff out the enemy from within.

The Customs Department | PUTRAJAYA

The Star:

Mosque holds CNY open house to foster better ties

KEPALA BATAS: People of all religions were spotted at a Chinese New Year open house organised by a mosque here.

The Star:

‘Village heads to be 30% women’

TAIPING: The government will ensure the appointment of village heads, including in new villages nationwide, meets the 30% quota for women in an effort to empower the group, said Zuraida Kamaruddin.

TAIPING | Zuraida Kamaruddin | Housing | Local Government Minister

Malay Mail:

Dr M: Tolerance is key to development and peace in Malaysia

SEREMBAN, Feb 17 — Tolerance as practised by all Malaysians is the key to development and peace in the country, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.

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Malaysiakini:

Possible judicial meddling in redelineation challenges - Bersih

Electoral reform group said the allegations of judicial corruption and interferences by a Court of Appeal judge has added to suspicions that it had also affected the challenges against the EC's redeli...

Free Malaysia Today:

Sarawak Report reminds Hadi of sworn statement on Nik Abduh audio

PETALING JAYA: Sarawak Report has questioned a claim by Abdul Hadi Awang yesterday that he had not listened to a tape purportedly pointing to a PAS MP’s admission of receiving funds from Umno, despi...

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Free Malaysia Today:

PBS welcomes PPBM but hopes it won’t divide Sabahans

TAWAU: Sabah opposition party PBS has welcomed PPBM’s decision to spread its wings to the state, but hopes the Malay party would not bring “peninsula-style politics” that could divide the people...

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Malay Mail:

Report: Ex-home minister unaware of sponsored police trips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has denied any knowledge of Totalisator Board of Malaysia (TBM) sponsored trips for senior police officers when he was the home minister, a new...

Malaysiakini:

'Hadi detailed Nik Abduh's recording despite claiming ignorance'

Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown (above) said PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang had elaborated in detail on a leaked audio recording featuring PAS central committee member Nik Abduh Nik Abdul ...

Channel NewsAsia:

Malaysia foreign minister to lead team for water talks with Singapore: Mahathir

PUCHONG, Selangor: Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah will lead a team of Malaysian officials in renegotiating prices of raw water sold to Singapore, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Sunda...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Freed Sarawakians reunited with families after Cambodia ordeal

KUCHING: It was a tearful reunion for 40 Malaysians who were reunited with their families at the airport here, following their release from a Cambodian prison.

The Star:

Pork seller slashed after argument at Sandakan market

KOTA KINABALU: A pork seller sustained slash wounds after he was attacked by a man following an argument on Sunday (Feb 17) morning at a market in Sandakan.

KOTA KINABALU | Sandakan.In

The Star:

Form Four students dies during 200m race at school's sports day

LABUAN (Bernama): A Form Four student of SMK Rancha-Rancha collapsed while contesting in a sprint event at her school's sports day on Sunday (Feb 17).

LABUAN | Bernama | SMK Rancha-Rancha | Labuan Nucleus Hospital

theSun:

Border dispute causes temporary closure

PETALING JAYA: A dispute over the cross-border commute led to a temporary disruption at a frontier checkpoint between Malaysia and Thailand this morning.

The Star:

PAS says it still supports BN in Semenyih despite 'less commitment'

KAJANG: PAS says it will ensure every single vote it received in Semenyih during the 14th General Election will go to Barisan Nasional during the by-election.

Free Malaysia Today:

So far so good with Dr M, but not his party, says Ambiga

KUALA LUMPUR: Prominent activist Ambiga Sreenevasan said Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad should be credited for several “good” measures in his administration since coming to power last year, bu...

Malay Mail:

PAS backs Dr M’s leadership until GE15, says Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — PAS today confirmed it has thrown its support behind the leadership of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad until the next general election.

Malay Mail:

EC chief: 234 postal ballot papers issued for Semenyih by-election

SEMENYIH, Feb 17 — The Election Commission (EC) today issued 234 postal ballot papers for the Semenyih state by-election, said its chairman Azhar Azizan Harun.

theSun:

Two missing anglers found safe near Brunei waters

LABUAN: Two anglers who were reported missing after they failed to return home from a fishing trip Saturday morning were found safe about 2pm at Brunei waters the same day.

theSun:

Form four student dies while sprinting at school sports day

LABUAN: A Form Four student of SMK Rancha-Rancha collapsed while contesting in a sprint event at her school’s sports day on Sunday, and died minutes after reaching the Labuan Nucleus Hospital.

theSun:

Ecoworld to unveil Malaysia’s first robot hotel

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) is set to introduce the country’s first robot guest registration and food delivery system in the third quarter of this year at it...

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theSun:

APM to deploy over 200 personnel at Lima’19

LANGKAWI: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) will deploy more than 200 personnel at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2019 (Lima’19) exhibition scheduled from March 26 to 30.

The Star:

Woman succumbs to burn injuries, husband arrested

SHAH ALAM: A couple’s fight turned tragic after the woman was accidentally burnt by her husband.

SHAH ALAM | Bukit Naga

The Star:

Melaka ready to recognise, reward conservationists

MELAKA: Melaka is ready to recognise conservationists for their efforts, says state Agriculture, Agro-Based, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative committee chairman Norhizam Hassan Baktee.

Malaysiakini:

Najib: Why no new probes on claims I murdered Altantuya, Morais?

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak today questioned why the Pakatan Harapan government had yet to reopen investigations into several high-profile murders he is continually linked to by his political foe...

Malaysiakini:

Cops pick up Umno Youth exco over alleged assault on minister

Police picked up (above) Umno Youth exco Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris at his home in Setapak this afternoon over his alleged assault on Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman.

Malay Mail:

Najib says he is absolved of murder by Pakatan’s inaction on police report

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the allegations by DAP that he was involved in five murders including that of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu are false ...

Malay Mail:

Maszlee: Supply and distribution of Dual Language Programme texbooks expedited

KLUANG, Feb 17 — The supply and distribution of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) textbooks for Mathematics and Science to Form Three students have been expedited and have begun on Feb 10, according...

theSun:

Over 100,000 vehicles registered under TNG RFID

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 100,000 vehicles have registered for the pilot project of Touch ‘n Go (TNG) radio-frequency identification (RFID) system implemented for toll payment at the Malaysian expressways ...

theSun:

DBKL launches new multi-storey carpark at Raya Permai PPR

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) allocated about RM50.6 million to build a multi-storey carpark at the Raya Permai People’s Housing Project (PPR) here.

theSun:

Healthy 2018 EPF dividend, proof economy is on a positive growth path: Lim

BUTTERWORTH: The announcement of a favourable set of dividends for conventional and shariah savings for 2018 by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) on Saturday, proves that the country’s economic pos...

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Malay Mail:

Azmin and Zuraida expelled from PKR? Mere rumours, says Saifuddin

KUANTAN, Feb 17 — The claims for the past several days that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and vice president Zuraida Kamaruddin had been expelled from the...

Malay Mail:

Zuraida: National community policy aimed at building spirit of competitiveness, unity

PUCHONG, Feb 17 — The National Community Policy, launched by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today, is aimed at building the spirit of competitiveness and unity to enable members of a communi...

theSun:

Recipients of Haj offer letter must confirm within two weeks

IPOH: Prospective haj pilgrims receiving the letters of offer must give their confirmation whether they can perform the pilgrimage or otherwise, at the nearest Tabung Haji branch within two weeks.

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theSun:

Police nab Myanmar man with drugs

SUNGAI PETANI: Police detained a Myanmar national and seized drugs believed to be syabu and heroin worth RM367,000 from a barn in Bedong, near here on Thursday evening.

The Star:

Body of man who fell off ferry in Penang found

GEORGE TOWN: A RM1 note was among the few belongings found on the body of a man who fell off the ferry which was heading from Penang island to the mainland.

GEORGE TOWN | Penang island

Free Malaysia Today:

Price of raw water sold to S’pore can’t stay unchanged forever, says Dr M

PUCHONG: Citing the price of Malaysian raw water sold to Singapore, which has remained unchanged since 1962, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the prices of goods must change with the time...

theSun:

At long last... M’sian detainees in Cambodia leave for home

SIEM REAP: Laughter, hugs, and photograph sessions lent an air of gaiety at the Siem Reap International Airport here, where the 47 Malaysian detainees departed on charter flight JC International Airli...

theSun:

Mahathir launches National Community Policy

PUCHONG: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pix) today launched the National Community Policy, aimed at creating a civic conscious society.

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Malay Mail:

Estate owners demand WHO journal retract article against palm oil or apologise

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 ― The Malaysian Estate Owners Association (MEOA) has demanded that the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Bulletin retract an article published last month which had painted the...

theSun:

Include provision of mental wellbeing at workplace in Osha 1994: MPA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Psychological Association (MPA) today suggested that any proposed amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Osha) 1994 should include a provision to provide a su...

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theSun:

Cancer patients should not trust treatment without proof of effectiveness: Lee

IPOH: Individuals diagnosed with cancer are advised not to delay early treatment or trust in therapy or treatment with no evidence of effectiveness.

The Star:

Malaysia to press Singapore for more realistic water price

PUCHONG: Malaysia will continue to press Singapore for a more realistic water price based on current economic developments, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The Star:

Coffeeshop keeps them coming in with its traditionally-baked bread

SEMPORNA: Best known as being the gateway to the world-renowned Sipadan and Mabul dive sites, Semporna is also home to Cham Chuan Kee Restaurant, an old kopitiam that is famous for its freshly-baked bread and buns.

SEMPORNA | Sipadan | Mabul | Cham Chuan Kee Restaurant | Bajau

Free Malaysia Today:

Local contractors not in ‘rail’ danger, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite doubts over the proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) projects, analysts are upbeat that the continuation of other projects ...

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Free Malaysia Today:

Khazanah’s proposed divestment in GLCs won’t hurt Bumi agenda, say analysts

PETALING JAYA: Analysts have voiced their support for the proposed divestment by national sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad in government-linked companies (GLCs). They allayed fears the move wil...

Malay Mail:

Dr M wants greater community development at neighbourhood level

PUCHONG, Feb 17 ― Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wants Malaysians to foster greater community building, especially in new affordable housing neighbourhoods.

theSun:

Most Quran sold online without Home Ministry’s approval

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry (KDN) is closely monitoring the modus operandi of three entities which sell Quran online in this country without the ministry’s approval.

The Star:

From teenaged collector to full-fledged blacksmith

PASIR MAS (Bernama): A deep interest in traditional weapons prompted Mohd Zaki Husain, 52, to embark on blacksmithing as a career for the past 20 years.

Ibrahim Ismail | Bernama | Mohd Zaki | PASIR MAS | Mohd Zaki Husain

Free Malaysia Today:

Maszlee striving to resolve educational issues, says teachers’ union

KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of the National Education Policy Study Committee and the National Education Advisory Council shows that the education ministry under Maszlee Malik is working to resolve...

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theSun:

Racial unity among important factors for M’sia to become fully-developed nation: DPM

KUALA LUMPUR: Racial unity is among the important factors for Malaysia to achieve the status of a fully developed nation, other than its rapid development and economic growth.

The Star:

Sabah DCM tells authorities to raid eateries selling pangolin meat

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew has urged relevant authorities to raid eateries serving Sunda pangolin meat as a way of preventing the potential extinction of these scaly anteaters.

Malay Mail:

Hadi: Muslims used by ‘enemies of Islam’, now non-Muslims running the country

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 ― Misinformation fuelled by the “enemies of Islam” has influenced Muslims and resulted in a “dangerous” political shift in the country, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has c...

Malaysiakini:

Illinois factory shooter obtained gun permit despite felony conviction

The gunman who killed five co-workers and wounded five police officers at an Illinois factory was a violent felon who nevertheless obtained a state permit to buy a firearm despite being legally barred...

Malaysiakini:

Joe Biden says will decide soon whether to run for US presidency

Former US Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, said on Saturday he had not yet decided whether to run for president in 2020, but would do so “in the near term”.

Malaysiakini:

US backs India's right to defend itself after Kashmir attack

The United States has told India it supports its right to defend itself against cross-border attacks, the government in New Delhi said on Saturday as it considers retaliation against a car bombing in ...

theSun:

Women stamping their mark in new Malaysia’s politics

KUALA LUMPUR: Women’s participation in politics has long been recognised as an important measure of gender equality in Malaysia.

The Star:

Soldier nabbed with RM4,000 in fake notes

SIBU: A soldier has been arrested for being in possession of counterfeit notes amounting to RM4,000, which he had printed himself to be used for his wedding.

SIBU

The Star:

‘Act to restore confidence in judicial and legal institutions’

PETALING JAYA: The government must act to restore public trust and confidence in the judicial and legal institutions following a judge’s shocking claims exposing purported scams, Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) said.

PETALING JAYA | Datuk Akhbar Satar | Transparency International Malaysia | TI-M

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