Ten poachers detained, almost RM1mil worth of wildlife parts seized
A total of 10 men, including seven Cambodians, were detained for poaching, resulting in the seizure of various wildlife parts worth RM908,000.
Police said the suspected poachers were nabbed during a special operation codenamed Ops Bersepadu Khazanah between Oct 10 and Oct 16.
October 22, 2019
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Allocations for Tanjung Piai a 'coincidence', says Dr M
Amid the run-up to the Tanjung Piai by-election, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad defended the announcement of several projects in the constituency, saying it is a "coincidence".
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/22/dr-m-defends-allocations-for-tanjung-piai-says-it-is-a-039coincidence
October 22, 2019
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Dr M: Absent MPs have been warned
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told reporters on Tuesday that Pakatan Harapan MPs who have been absent from Parliament proceedings have been given a warning.
According to the Prime Minister, the issue of absent MPs were discussed in detail during a recent Cabinet meeting, and it was found that ministers were often overseas due to many international meetings taking place at this time of the year.
October 22, 2019
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6.995 seconds: Aries Susanti sets new speed climbing world record
Indonesia's Aries Susanti Rahayu set a new world record when she won the final International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Speed World Cup event of the year in Xiamen, China on Sunday.
Susanti Rahayu beat previous record holder YiLing Song of China in the women's final, reaching the top in 6.995 seconds to become the first woman ever to break the seven second barrier for the 15 metre high course.
Song's second place was enough to give her the overall title however, while Susanti Rahayu finished the season in third place.
October 21, 2019
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Warriors Fund: More than RM9mil collected for military vets
The Warriors Fund 2019 campaign has managed to collect more than RM9mil worth of contributions, surpassing its RM6mil target.
October 21, 2019
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Thai king strips 'disloyal' royal consort of all titles
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his 34-year-old consort of all titles, the palace announced Monday, a shock move less than three months after she was bestowed with a position that had not been used for nearly a century.
Former army nurse Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was dismissed from the rank of "Chao Khun Phra" for "disloyalty to the king.
October 21, 2019
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Lam apologizes to Hong Kong Muslims
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday met with imams at the Kowloon Mosque to apologize, after police hit the place of worship with a water cannon as they battled protesters during another day of political unrest.
October 21, 2019
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Dr M: Best way to satisfy a multiracial nation is to ensure that no one feels happy
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad shared a peculiar approach on managing a multiracial nation on Monday during a 'Question-and-Answer' session at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Praxis Conference 2019.
October 21, 2019
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Foreigner’s dream home in Malaysia
While the Budget 2020's announcement to lower the price of high rise properties that foreigners can buy to RM600,000 has drawn a lot of debate, the news can't be happier for foreigners.
Ten years ago, Ginny So bought her first condo on the third of her stay in Penang.
So impressed was she with the island lifestyle that she now owns four properties on the island.
October 21, 2019
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Xavier urges Sabah and Sarawak to amend laws to tackle wildlife crimes
Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar urged Sabah and Sarawak to amend existing wildlife legislation in order to increase punishment for poachers.
He said this would be in tandem with the Federal Government’s move to implement heavier penalty and jail terms in efforts to tackle wildlife crimes.
Another adult bull pygmy elephant was found shot dead with its tusks missing at a plantation in Beluran district on Sunday.
October 21, 2019
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Government won't bulldoze liberalisation of KTMB, says Transport Minister
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the railway networks under Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) could be opened up to other operators within the next two years.
He gave assurance that the government will consult with relevant stakeholders before making any decisions.
Loke said this on Monday after he was presented with the final report on the Malaysian Transportation System by Japanese ambassador Makio Miyagawa.
The year-long study by Japanese transport experts was done following a request made by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his visit to Japan last June.
On Oct 17, Dr Mahathir said the government is proposing to liberalise the use of over 1,900km of rail network here which is underutilised, particularly to ferry large and heavy freight.
October 21, 2019
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Ramasamy: There is an attempt to silence critics of Zakir Naik
Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy said police spent more than three hours quizzing him on two articles published by media portals recently before moving on to questions on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
Speaking to reporters after giving a statement to police at Bukit Aman on Monday , he said there was an attempt by certain parties to silence critics of controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik.
Read more:
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/21/ramasamy-there-is-an-attempt-to-silence-critics-of-zakir-naik
October 21, 2019
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Want to know your MPs attendance? Write in to Parliament to find out
Deputy Speaker Datuk Rashid Hasnon on Monday said that constituents can write in to Parliament to check on the attendance of their respective MPs.
He however conceded that it isn’t appropriate for the Parliament to publicly reveal the MPs’ attendance.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/21/want-to-know-your-mps-attendance-write-in-to-parliament-to-find-out
October 21, 2019
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Nibong Tebal MP collapses in Dewan Rakyat
Nibong Tebal MP Datuk Mansor Othman collapsed as he was delivering his Budget 2020 speech in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday.
He was assisted by other lawmakers seated next to him, with Subang MP Wong Chen holding Mansor and preventing him from falling.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail told reporters that Mansor might have suffered a syncopal attack when he was speaking during the proceedings.
October 21, 2019
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Salahuddin defends decision to announce allocation for Tanjung Piai ahead of by-election
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub has defended his decision to announce a RM14mil allocation to upgrade three fishing jetties in Tanjung Piai, saying he is not "allergic" to the by-election.
He was asked by reporters at the Parliament lobby on Monday to explain his decision on making the announcement so close to the Tanjung Piai by-election, when the allocation would only be received next year.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/21/salahuddin-defends-decision-to-announce-allocation-for-tg-piai-ahead-of-by-election
October 21, 2019
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Tun M should be PM as long as he can, says Annuar Musa
Umno secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa told reporters on Monday that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should remain as the Prime Minister as long as he can in order to ensure political and economic stability.
The Ketereh MP added that he was sure Dr Mahathir’s successor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim could wait.
He also said there would be problems if Dr Mahathir was forced to give up his position involuntarily.
October 21, 2019
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Dr M warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia could be hit with trade sanctions amid rising protectionism highlighted by the US-China tariff war.
To cushion the impact of the collision between the superpowers, he said Malaysia was collaborating more with its regional neighbours.
He said this at the opening of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (Isis) Praxis Conference 2019 here on Monday.
October 21, 2019
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Pakatan scared of their own shadow, says Hishammuddin
Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on Monday said Pakatan Harapan should not blame Umno, Barisan Nasional or him for their internal problems.
The former Umno vice-president added that all the allegations on the plot of a "back door government" hurled at the opposition by Pakatan leaders only reflect their own insecurities.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/21/pakatan-scared-of-their-own-shadow-says-hishammuddin
October 21, 2019
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Dr M: Promote unity because you want to, not for incentives
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysians are too dependent on subsidies for everything, even when promoting national unity among themselves.
He added that make it a Bangsa Malaysia because you believe in it, not because the government gives you a tax-free exemption for the idea.
Dr Mahathir was responding to a question at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISI) Praxis Conference 2019 on Monday on why the past two national budgets did not have tax exemptions for national unity efforts.
October 21, 2019
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Dr M: Malaysia friendly to everyone but not open to foreign ideologies
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said as much as Malaysia is friendly to all nations, it will not be bullied into
accepting foreign ideologies,as it would remain steadfast to its own beliefs.
He also said that Malaysia is in support of China’s Belt and Road Initiative but will not support it blindly.
Dr Mahathir said this during a Q&A session at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (Isis) Praxis Conference 2019 on Monday.
October 21, 2019
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“We are not truly free to participate as equal members of society until all of us are truly free to do so.” — @elghawabyamira, journalist and human rights advocate. #PersonsDay
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Our laws need to reflect the intersectional experiences of diverse women. We can do that by electing more women with lived experiences of oppression as decision-makers. - @bhutilakarpoche, MPP for Parkdale—High Park #PersonsDay
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On the 90th anniversary of #PersonsDay, when Canada first ruled that (some) women were equal to men, the Star speaks to thought leaders across the country to ask how Canada has delivered on its 1929 promise and what the fight looks like now. We will be featuring thoughts from leaders across the country all afternoon. Link in bio.
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#StarCampusVotes: Housing is a pretty important issue to me because it's so expensive I might never be able to move out... yeah especially as university students living downtown, and commute is really tough. — Sarah Shep, 19, Morgan Gerard, 19, at Ryerson University
Share your own videos social@torstar.ca | 📸: Sahar Fatima
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#StarCampusVotes: Making education more affordable for everyone because education is such an important aspect in my life and also so many people's lives especially if they want to make a difference in the world. — Gurreet Bhandal, 19 physiology, education at University of Alberta.
For the first time, milllennials will make up the largest voting bloc in Canada. We're asking post-secondary students about what's most important to them in this election. Send your own videos to social@torstar.ca 📸: @hamdiissawi
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#StarCampusVotes: I'm very passionate about women's access to reproductive rights and abortion because abortion is healthcare and it's a basic human right. — Cassandra Burbine, 18, first year student, Bachelor of Arts, University of King’s College
Share your own videos with us at social@torstar.ca 🎥: Julia-Simone Rutgers and Yvette d’Entremont
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An environmental group called Extinction Rebellion shut down the Bloor Street Viaduct this morning. The protesters say it's to show that major disruptions are inevitable if society fails to act on climate change. |📸: Andrew Francis Wallace
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Nuit Blanche — Toronto’s annual sunset-to-sunrise art show — returned Saturday night and early Sunday morning to showcase nearly 90 installations from more than 300 artists. Visit the link in the bio for more. | 📷 by @steverussell
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#StarCampusVotes — What topics are most important to students across Canada ahead of the federal election? Homelessness. I've had a lot of family members go through that. — Christian Herrera, 4th year in Business, marketing at @ucalgary 📸: Amy Tucker
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#StarCampusVotes: “Whatever support we can get from the federal government to help first time homebuyers to purchase homes and to be able to compete with this ridiculous market we have in Vancouver.” Across Canada we’re asking post-secondary students about the issues they care about for #elxn43. This is what @kia_teimouri from @universityofbc had to say. 📷: @tessavikander
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Millennials and Gen Z are the biggest voting bloc in #elxn43. In our new series, #starcampusvotes we asked post-secondary students across the country to share the main issues they believe in. From female reproductive rights to electoral reform to the climate crisis, here’s what they had to say. Share your own videos by tagging #StarCampusVote to potentially get featured.
First up, Alondra Umana, 19, at @ualberta. Swipe through to hear their story. 📷: @hamdiissawi
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It’s an extreme makeover no one really wanted.
A bungled improvement project in a laneway near Ossington Street and Queen Street West has left more than 20 garages that were once brightly painted with local street art blackened over — and some angry neighbours and artists.
For the full story, visit www.thestar.com
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