“Stay away from negative activities”, IGP warns police athletes
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador on Tuesday warned police athletes not to get involved in negative activities such as doping scandals.
Abdul Hamid said that after officiating at the Police Sports Day Award Ceremony at the Malaysia Police Training Centre on Tuesday (Oct 22).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/22/igp-assures-families-that-12-detainees-linked-to-the-ltte-are-well-care-for-asks-them-to-be-patient
October 22, 2019
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IGP assures families that 12 detainees linked to the LTTE are well care for, asks them to be patient
Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador assured family members of the 12 detainees with alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) that they are well cared for and asks for them to be patient as police continue with investigations.
The Inspector-General of Police said he sympathises with the family members and understands they would like to spend Deepavali together but defended the arrests of the 12 for national security reasons.
Abdul Hamid said that after officiating at the Police Sports Day Award Ceremony at the Malaysia Police Training Centre on Tuesday (Oct 22).
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/22/igp-assures-families-that-12-detainees-linked-to-the-ltte-are-well-care-for-asks-them-to-be-patient
October 22, 2019
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Police ready to safeguard Tanjung Piai by-election
Police are prepared to face the worst-case scenario happening during the course of the Tanjung Piai by-election starting from the nomination day until the polling day.
At the Tanjung Piai by-election security drills held in Pontian on Tuesday, Johor police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Kamaruddin Md Din said the police had conducted various simulations and coordination to better understand the flow of the coming by-election.
October 22, 2019
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AG: Najib was SRC's 'shadow director'
Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is accused of misappropriating RM42mil from SRC International Sdn Bhd, was its "shadow director” who benefited financially from its coffers, the High Court heard.
On the first day of a two-day submission at the end of the prosecution’s case in the SRC trial on Tuesday, Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas questioned the willingness of Najib’s administration in pulling out all the stops to assist the subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Bhd.
Meanwhile, Najib’s lawyer Harvinderjit Singh argued that his client should be acquitted of the charges against him on grounds that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case.
October 22, 2019
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Jalan Duta, two other roads hit by flash floods
Several roads in Kuala Lumpur have been hit by flash floods due to continuous heavy rain that began at 6pm on Tuesday (Oct 22).
The roads are Jalan Duta, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim in both directions and Lebuhraya Mahameru at the exit to Parliament.
Read more at
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/10/22/jalan-duta-two-other-roads-hit-by-flash-floods
October 22, 2019
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Mother of loan shark victim receives “fiery” wake up call
Suspected loan sharks poured petrol and set ablaze a woman's house gate, all because of a supposed RM620 loan with RM200,000 in compound interests that her son was offered.
October 22, 2019
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FRI’s new breeding technology expected to boost prawn production
A three-year research undertaken by Gelang Patah Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) on prawn breeding is expected to push numbers of its production for Malaysia.
Fisheries Department director general Datuk Munir Mohd Nawi said on Tuesday that the white prawn breeding technology would be tested in a pilot project by early next year with three prawn breeders in Johor and Pahang, adding that the new technology would generate new alternative income for fishermen or potential new prawn breeders.
October 22, 2019
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Flash floods wreak havoc in JB
An hour long down pour caused flash floods in several areas around Johor Baru.
October 22, 2019
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Maszlee urges more universities to get involve in Sekolahku Universitiku programme
Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik urged all private universities to get involved in the Sekolahku Universitiku programme.This he said would help boost students’ academic development in schools.
He said this after launching the programme on Tuesday.
October 22, 2019
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Tun Daim on modern farming, education and freedom of press
Former finance minister and influential adviser to the Cabinet Tun Daim Zainuddin attended the ISIS Praxis Conference in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
He shared his views on how Malaysia should develop its agriculture sector and how education should be the thrust of moving the nation forward.
He also said the nation has enjoyed much more freedom of speech and press since Pakatan Harapan took power in May 2018.
October 22, 2019
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Tun Daim: Is there infighting in Pakatan Harapan?
Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin asked the reporters if there was indeed infighting in the ruling Pakatan Harapan coalition.
He was asked by the media about an apparent infighting or breakup in the coalition amid political tension between DAP, Bersatu and PKR. He attended the ISIS Praxis Conference in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
October 22, 2019
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Azmin: Federal Govt to fulfill promise of oil royalty payments to states
Economic Affairs minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said the federal government will fulfill its promise regarding the issue of royalty payments to oil-producing states based on current laws.
However, he said the federal government still needs to look into several details involving technical matters.
He said this when asked whether there were any official engagement with the Kelantan state government regarding its demands on oil royalty.
October 22, 2019
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She may be 94, but she still makes muruku from scratch
Mariammah Muthu makes muruku from scratch, going to the mill to get the rice and urad dhal ground to fine flours and kneading the dough herself.
October 22, 2019
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Maszlee: Home Ministry to probe comic book distribution
Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik said the ministry will allow the Home Ministry to carry out the investigations when asked if his ministry will conduct its own internal investigations into how former DAP member Hew Kuan Yau’s comic book titled "Belt and Road Initiative for Win Winism" was distributed to national secondary schools and national-type secondary schools.
Maszlee said this after launching the Sekolahku Universitiku programme on Tuesday.
October 22, 2019
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Maszlee: Ministry will review report by universities
Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik said the ministry will look into the matter once the public universities submitted their report.
He said this in response to claims that students living off campus are struggling financially to pay for the high rentals.
October 22, 2019
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Japan enthrones emperor in ancient ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state.
Read more at
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2019/10/21/japanese-emperor-to-proclaim-his-enthronement-to-the-world-in-ancient-ceremony
October 22, 2019
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Contraband worth RM8.4mil seized in Johor
Johor General Operations Force recorded its largest contraband seizure worth RM8.4mil. The haul of alcohol and cigarettes was seized from two raids on Oct 20. Four suspects was arrested and seven vehicles seized.
October 22, 2019
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“Desperate” parties trying to form back-door government, says Azmin
Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali said "desperate" parties who are calling for a change of the country's top leadership are the ones who are trying to form a back-door government.
Speaking to reporters at the Parliament lobby on Tuesday, the PKR deputy president urged all parties to respect the mandate given by the rakyat during the last general election.
October 22, 2019
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Syed Saddiq: Gossip and slander are inseparable in the world of politics
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has rejected gossip that he met with a transgender at a recent meeting with e-sports representatives after photos of the meeting went viral on social media.
Met by reporters at the Parliament lobby on Tuesday, the Youth and Sports Minister also refuted claims that the person was a high-ranking officer in his ministry.
October 22, 2019
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Canada's Trudeau retains power in election but will have minority government
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will remain in power but with a minority government that will require the support of a smaller left-leaning party after a hard-fought election in which he was dogged by scandals.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2019/10/21/canada039s-trudeau-his-039sunny-ways039-darkened-by-scandals-seeks-to-retain-power-in-election
October 22, 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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