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02/09/2024

‘People are not averse to changing govts anymore.’

02/09/2024

‘Year in and year out, the focus is always on vernacular schools.’

02/09/2024

Paralympian badminton ace defends his number one spot.

02/09/2024

‘More than 600k children traumatised, living in rubble.’

02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

: 'PN states form SG4 company' - Tun M; Sinkhole - We did our best, says rescuers

[KiniNews] Four Perikatan Nasional states have formed SG4 Group Sdn Bhd to share wealth among them, including revenue from natural resources.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who serves as an adviser to the SG4 group - which involves Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis - said each state will have equal stakes.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Rozihan Anwar Mamat said the department's personnel did their best during the nine-day search and rescue operation (SAR) to recover Indian national G Vijaya Lakshmi, but just couldn't make the crucial breakthrough.

He told the “Malaysia Hari Ini” television programme that his team had to consider various aspects, strategies, and tactics arranged for the SAR operation at the Jalan Masjid India sinkhole to ensure that the actions taken were not questioned.
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02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

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: 'PN states form SG4 company' - Tun M; Sinkhole - We did our best, says rescuers

[KiniNews] Four Perikatan Nasional states have formed SG4 Group Sdn Bhd to share wealth among them, including revenue from natural resources.Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who serves as an adviser to the SG4 group - which involves Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis - said each state will have equal stake...

02/09/2024

Court scheduled next case management on Oct 18, Amir’s counsel says.

02/09/2024

Lee Chin Chen promises to attract more youths to party.

02/09/2024

Hundreds of thousands demand Israeli govt to bring back remaining hostages.

02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has refuted claims that a Palestinian flag was flown during the National Day parade on Aug 31.

Taking to Facebook, she noted that some people have been making such allegations.

Posting a photograph of two military helicopters with flags attached, she said: “The Truth: The flag in question is actually the (Royal) Malaysian Armed Forces flag (Bendera Angkatan Tentera Malaysia).”

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02/09/2024

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM's legal team to strengthen defence against RM2.27b abuse of power, money laundering case.

02/09/2024

It reeks of Islamophobia, rooted in hatred towards Muslims – Hisham.

02/09/2024

Deputy minister points out it was the armed forces flag.

02/09/2024

Former Sabah chief minister Yong Teck Lee has called on Perikatan Nasional to stay out of the state’s next election.

Yong, whose Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) is affiliated with both PN and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state coalition, said his party maintained its stance against national parties contesting in the upcoming Sabah polls.

02/09/2024

The Kedah state government will haul its neighbour Penang to court to demand payment for water, said its Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

Quizzed on the losses incurred by his state, the PAS leader replied: “This is from the time God created the Earth.”

However, Sanusi noted that since the figure is incalculable, the state government aimed to settle for a claim of RM50 million every year.

02/09/2024

A Malaysia Airlines (MAS) plane on a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Incheon International Airport, South Korea was reported to have turned back early this morning.

According to the Flightradar24 website, the flight using an Airbus A330-323 aircraft took off from KLIA at 12.01 this morning before turning around and landing safely at KLIA a few hours later.

According to information on the global flight tracker website, flight MH66 was supposed to take off at 11.30 last night.

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02/09/2024

Airline's reputation, passenger safety on the line, deputy youth chief says.

02/09/2024

LIVE: Najib's lawyer Shafee Abdullah holds press conference at KL court complex

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02/09/2024

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department personnel did their best during the nine-day search and rescue operation (SAR) to recover Indian national G Vijaya Lakshmi, but just couldn't make the crucial breakthrough.

The department’s deputy director Rozihan Anwar Mamat told the “Malaysia Hari Ini” television programme that his team had to consider various aspects, strategies, and tactics arranged for the SAR operation to ensure that the actions taken were not questioned.

“The rescue team also held detailed discussions every night before starting the operation the next day."

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02/09/2024

Various strategies, tactics considered in SAR ops, says Rozihan.

02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

'Penang asked us to go to court if we wanted payment... so we will.'

02/09/2024

The government has laid out seven conditions for Perikatan Nasional to agree to in exchange for financial allocation for its MPs, according to its chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan.

Among the clauses include matters pertaining to speech that touch on 3R (religion, race and royalty), and obligating all PN MPs to declare their assets to the government.

The opposition coalition will hold a meeting to discuss the conditions soon, he added, and they expect to come up with a decision and submit their response to Putrajaya before the end of this month.

02/09/2024

Pusat Komas highlights PM’s own contradiction in his calls for inclusivity.

02/09/2024

Flight initially bound for Incheon International Airport, South Korea.

02/09/2024

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#KiniNews: 'PN states form SG4 company' - Tun M; Sinkhole - We did our best, says rescuers

#KiniNews: 'PN states form SG4 company' - Tun M; Sinkhole - We did our best, says rescuers [KiniNews] Four Perikatan Nasional states have formed SG4 Group Sdn Bhd to share wealth among them, including revenue from natural resources. Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who serves as an adviser to the SG4 group - which involves Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis - said each state will have equal stakes. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Rozihan Anwar Mamat said the department's personnel did their best during the nine-day search and rescue operation (SAR) to recover Indian national G Vijaya Lakshmi, but just couldn't make the crucial breakthrough. He told the “Malaysia Hari Ini” television programme that his team had to consider various aspects, strategies, and tactics arranged for the SAR operation at the Jalan Masjid India sinkhole to ensure that the actions taken were not questioned. ___________________ 📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately! — Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

PN should not contest in the Sabah state election, says SAPP

Former Sabah chief minister Yong Teck Lee has called on Perikatan Nasional to stay out of the state’s next election. Yong, whose Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) is affiliated with both PN and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state coalition, said his party maintained its stance against national parties contesting in the upcoming Sabah polls.

Penang water issue: Kedah suffering losses 'since God made Earth', says Sanusi

The Kedah state government will haul its neighbour Penang to court to demand payment for water, said its Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. Quizzed on the losses incurred by his state, the PAS leader replied: “This is from the time God created the Earth.” However, Sanusi noted that since the figure is incalculable, the state government aimed to settle for a claim of RM50 million every year.

LIVE: Najib's lawyer Shafee Abdullah holds press conference at KL court complex

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Govt imposed seven conditions on PN, says Takiyuddin on allocation

The government has laid out seven conditions for Perikatan Nasional to agree to in exchange for financial allocation for its MPs, according to its chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan. Among the clauses include matters pertaining to speech that touch on 3R (religion, race and royalty), and obligating all PN MPs to declare their assets to the government. The opposition coalition will hold a meeting to discuss the conditions soon, he added, and they expect to come up with a decision and submit their response to Putrajaya before the end of this month.

Four PN states form SG4 company to share wealth

Four Perikatan Nasional states have formed SG4 Group Sdn Bhd to share wealth among them, including revenue from natural resources. Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who serves as an adviser to the SG4 group - which involves Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, and Perlis - said each state will have equal stakes. “Each state owns 25 percent of the company, so even states that are far behind like Perlis can benefit. The company has been established and has already begun cooperation," he said.

PAS dreaming about Sabah, it's hard for them to win a single seat, says Puad

Umno supreme council member Mohd Puad Zarkashi believes that PAS will not be able to win even a single seat in Sabah let alone capture the state. Responding to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang’s Merdeka message, he described the call as nothing more than bermimpi di siang hari (daydreaming). Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/717776

Recovery, reconstruction of Jalan Masjid India sinkhole area expected to take 3-6 months

Recovery and reconstruction of the area affected by the sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India are expected to take between three and six months, said Kuala Lumpur mayor Maimunah Mohd Sharif. She said that the recovery and reconstruction work will cover a stretch of approximately 200m from Wisma Yakin to the police booth on Jalan Masjid India. Note: AI Voiceover

Anwar calls for immediate implementation of public service reform

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for the immediate implementation of public service reform. "You can expect September to be a month of more vigorous reform movements," he said. Anwar said this when addressing the monthly assembly of the Prime Minister's Department today. Video source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=886619033381027

I hope the authorities can investigate, says Zahid on Bersatu Youth's police report

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he welcomes the investigation resulting from a Bersatu Youth police report for his allegedly deceiving and misleading the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The BN chairperson repeated his claim that the 10 statutory declarations (SDs) from BN MPs who gave their support to Perikatan Nasional chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin were invalid.

LIVE: Dr Mahathir, Hadi attends State Govt 4 summit

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Single-stream education: A path to national harmony? | Lapang Dada EP3

Malaysia's vernacular schools have long been debated. Are they dividing the nation or fostering cultural understanding? The issue has taken a new turn, with more Malay students choosing Chinese schools. Is single-stream education the solution, or do vernacular schools hold the key to a more inclusive Malaysia? Join us on Lapang Dada to find out. Watch the full episode of Lapang Dada on KiniTV's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/3LJ6fm36a-I #Education #VernacularSchools #Tamil #Chinese #Malay #Unity #Malaysia #LapangDada #Malaysiakini #Kinitv

#KiniNews: Technical study done, DBKL monitoring sinkhole area - Anwar; Report lodged against Zahid

#KiniNews: Technical study done, DBKL monitoring sinkhole area - Anwar; Report lodged against Zahid [KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to closely monitor the area of the sinkhole incident on Jalan Masjid India. He also said a technical study of the sinkhole at the incident site has been conducted by the relevant parties and areas deemed necessary to be reinforced will be done immediately. Anwar also dismissed claims by certain parties that the incident had caused concern among the public and foreign tourists. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Bersatu Youth permanent chairperson Akmal Zahin Zainal Zahir today lodged a police report against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also BN chairperson, for allegedly deceiving and misleading the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong. ___________________ 📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately! — Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

Bersatu Youth lodges police report against Zahid over SD issue

Bersatu Youth permanent chairperson Akmal Zahin Zainal Zahir today lodged a police report against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also BN chairperson, for allegedly deceiving and misleading the previous Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Akmal referred to Zahid’s claim that he had all 30 statutory declarations (SD) by BN MPs who supported Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister, right after the 15th general election in 2022. Full story: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/717585

Minister: Govt planning mitigation measures to address sinkhole risks

The government is planning mitigation measures to address the potential risk of sinkholes, following a recent incident involving an Indian tourist that has heightened public concern. Minister of Works Alexander Nanta Linggi said the matter has been brought to the Cabinet's attention, which has decided that immediate action is needed to identify high-risk areas.

LIVE: Anwar delivers special address in conjunction with National Day celebrations

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Indah Water: Large hole in Kg Kerinchi not due to sewage pipes

Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) clarified that a large hole that appeared on Jalan Pantai Permai, Kampung Kerinchi last Monday was not caused by its sewage pipe. The company said its operations team had carried out an inspection at the scene of the incident after receiving a report from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and found that the flow of sewage via sewerage pipes was smooth as usual.

Jalan Masjid India Sinkhole: Early morning dive hits another dead end

The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department's exploration of a nearby sewer channel earlier this morning to locate the missing Indian national who fell into the sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India has once again hit another dead end. A check by Bernama saw two scuba divers from the department’s Northern Region Academy began descending into the sewer channel at 4am to reach a suspected backlog area approximately 44 metres from the incident site. Members of the SAR team reported that the divers faced significant challenges, including large amounts of rocks and sand in the channel, while strong currents made it difficult to reach the backlog area. Note: AI Voiceover

#KiniNews: Hypocrite? Anwar responds; 'No need to declare Jalan Masjid India area as unsafe zone'

#KiniNews: Hypocrite? Anwar responds; 'No need to declare Jalan Masjid India area as unsafe zone' [KiniNews] Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has shot down the accusation of his government being hypocritical to defend the use of the Sedition Act against Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin. Responding to Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin’s accusation yesterday, Anwar said Muhyiddin must face the consequences of his allegedly seditious remarks against the royalty. “The report against Muhyiddin was lodged by the Pahang palace. So, he (Hamzah) does not need to spin. He knows, but he just wants to play politics," he said. Meanwhile, in a separate story, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said there is currently no need to declare the area of Jalan Masjid India, where the sinkhole incident recently occurred, as an unsafe or disaster zone. So far, there is no need to declare the Jalan Masjid India area as an unsafe zone because the sinkhole incident is not classified as a disaster," he said. ___________________ 📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini Turn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately! — Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa

National School or Vernacular School: What is your choice? | Lapang Dada EP3

The debate over vernacular schools in Malaysia is a complex tapestry woven into the nation's social fabric. Critics argue that these schools can sow disunity, while supporters maintain that they promote cultural understanding and inclusivity. The rising trend in Malay students' enrollment in Chinese schools has added a new dimension to this debate. In this episode of Lapang Dada, we delve into the arguments for and against vernacular schools. Is single-stream education the key to national harmony, or do vernacular schools play a vital role in fostering a truly inclusive society? Join us as we navigate this complex issue and explore the future of education in Malaysia. Watch the full episode of Lapang Dada on KiniTV's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4ceLBIn #Education #VernacularSchools #Tamil #Chinese #Malay #Unity #Malaysia #LapangDada #Malaysiakini #Kinitv