Archive - 5 March 2018

Ambiga defends Maria Chin's decision to join politics

Ambiga defends Maria Chin's decision to join politics

It was not unusual for members of civil society to take their struggle to Parliament, says veteran activist. 

Wee: Guan Eng should be man enough to challenge me to debate

Wee: Guan Eng should be man enough to challenge me to debate

This after Lim accused Wee of trying to run down the Penang government over the tunnel project.

Sarawakians await announcement on return of rights

Sarawakians await announcement on return of rights

S'wak needs those powers to get more funds, says a political analyst on CM's announcement tomorrow.

MACC probes GLC suspected to be involved in RM108m bribery

MACC probes GLC suspected to be involved in RM108m bribery

MACC's Azam Baki confirms the investigation involving the GLC concerned.
 

Umno election: ROS approves application for extension

Umno election: ROS approves application for extension

According to the ROS, Umno has set the party election to be held on April 19, 2019.

Up to DOJ if it wants to seize superyacht, Salleh says

Up to DOJ if it wants to seize superyacht, Salleh says

Minister says conclusions should not be made based on the seizure. 

Husband, wife detained for allegedly accepting RM361k bribe

Husband, wife detained for allegedly accepting RM361k bribe

The suspects are expected to be taken to court in Putrajaya tomorrow for remand application.

Salleh stands by Equanimity remarks, denies defending Jho Low

Salleh stands by Equanimity remarks, denies defending Jho Low

UPDATED 10.15PM | Minister says he based his remarks on facts in DOJ's civil suit against 1MDB.

Malaysians dare hold Umno to account

Malaysians dare hold Umno to account

LETTER | The trick is getting everyone onboard and not believing that the hegemon is invincible.

Anti-fake news law to be tabled to cabinet in ‘weeks’

Anti-fake news law to be tabled to cabinet in ‘weeks’

Azalina not sure, however, whether law can be debated and passed in current Parliament sitting.

National Human Rights Action Plan purely cosmetic

National Human Rights Action Plan purely cosmetic

LETTER | be wary of the government’s attempt to pull the wool over the eyes of Malaysians.

SUPP hails move to amend S'wak's syariah court ordinance

SUPP hails move to amend S'wak's syariah court ordinance

Party sec-gen Sebastian Ting describes CM's proposal as welcoming and bold.

When is the election, asks Najib

When is the election, asks Najib

PM poses the question to journalists who approached him as he was leaving Parliament.

Stop hiring migrant workers until we can guarantee their safety

Stop hiring migrant workers until we can guarantee their safety

LETTER | When can we Malaysians learn to respect these migrant workers?

MCMC orders Raja Petra to remove Robert Kuok articles

MCMC orders Raja Petra to remove Robert Kuok articles

The articles are said to have violated Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Tony Fernandes not resigning, says AirAsia

Tony Fernandes not resigning, says AirAsia

The airline denies a hoax message on social media that claims Fernandes is leaving AirAsia to join the financial technology sector. 

Indonesian police: M'sia not involved in Equanimity probe

Indonesian police: M'sia not involved in Equanimity probe

The republic's police also reveal that it is not investigating Jho Low.

S'wak Christian group calls for dialogue after court commotion

S'wak Christian group calls for dialogue after court commotion

There is a 'real fear' the peace-loving social fabric is under threat, says the evangelical association.

Appellate court explains why public officials can be criticised

Appellate court explains why public officials can be criticised

It gives its written grounds outlining why public officials cannot sue the media for defamation.

2018-03-05

2018-03-05

陈莲花:若斋戒月大选,可减少诽谤谩骂

陈莲花:若斋戒月大选,可减少诽谤谩骂

民政党妇女组主席陈莲花认为,若第14届大选落在斋戒月,将能免于谩骂。

Dadah dipercayai syabu bernilai RM14.1 juta dirampas

Dadah dipercayai syabu bernilai RM14.1 juta dirampas

Dadah yang dianggar seberat 201.3 kilogram itu dirampas dua hari lepas di sekitar Ayer Keroh, Melaka.

Wan Saiful urges civil society to endorse Harapan in GE14

Wan Saiful urges civil society to endorse Harapan in GE14

Harapan comes closest to what civil society wants, says former prominent think tank head. 

Magnitude 6.0 aftershock rattles quake-hit Papua New Guinea

Magnitude 6.0 aftershock rattles quake-hit Papua New Guinea

Death toll from 7.5-magnitude earthquake last week rises to 55.

'Is MCA making Nazri scapegoat for potential GE14 rout?'

'Is MCA making Nazri scapegoat for potential GE14 rout?'

Lim Kit Siang wonders if MCA is getting its excuses in early, in case of bad GE14 showing.

Who dares hold Umno to account?

Who dares hold Umno to account?

LETTER | As long as these sycophants are fed, and fed well, no questions will ever be asked.

Guan Eng demands Zenith explain RM22m 'consultancy' payout

Guan Eng demands Zenith explain RM22m 'consultancy' payout

CM wants clarification after MACC nabs two in relation to tunnel project payout. 

China adds Brunei to new Silk Road as Western banks depart

China adds Brunei to new Silk Road as Western banks depart

Mega projects, like Muara Besar complex, said to be China’s way of splitting countries with South China Sea claims.

Man found dead in motel with wire around neck, suspects held

Man found dead in motel with wire around neck, suspects held

Cops say motive of the murder in Sg Petani motel still being determined. 

Guan Eng 'lied' about DAP representing all Malaysians, claims Ti

Guan Eng 'lied' about DAP representing all Malaysians, claims Ti

DAP leaders dare not contest in Malay-majority constituencies, claims Ti Lian Ker.

Remand extended for businessperson in undersea tunnel probe

Remand extended for businessperson in undersea tunnel probe

The 37-year-old 'Datuk Seri' will be in remand until March 10 to facilitate investigation. 

DOJ team in Indonesia to reclaim Equanimity

DOJ team in Indonesia to reclaim Equanimity

Indonesian police confirm that DOJ prosecutors are in Jakarta to facilitate the handover.

Harapan to BN: Let’s debate manifestos

Harapan to BN: Let’s debate manifestos

UPDATED 6.33PM | 'We will have our team of manifesto debaters ready,' says Harapan.

Dr M on Robert Kuok and Najib's RM2.6b

Dr M on Robert Kuok and Najib's RM2.6b

UPDATED 1.57PM | 'Even if the billionaire is bankrolling DAP, what law has he broken?'

Anwar’s critical health should tear at our conscience

Anwar’s critical health should tear at our conscience

LETTER | The truth is we have wiped out a leader by allowing Anwar to suffer in prison.

Report: BN strategists expect late April polls

Report: BN strategists expect late April polls

For this to happen, Parliament will have to be dissolved midway during its current sitting.

Fire at boys hostel of Penampang secondary school

Fire at boys hostel of Penampang secondary school

The incident takes place at SMK Datuk Peter Mojuntin during morning assembly.

Trial date for Canadian's defamation suit against Zamihan fixed

Trial date for Canadian's defamation suit against Zamihan fixed

Court informed today that the foreign preacher had paid a security costs deposit of RM30,000.

Agong voices support for law to curb fake news

Agong voices support for law to curb fake news

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 12.42PM | His Majesty Sultan Muhammad V says this when opening the sixth term of the 13th Parliament.

The harder I worked, the more votes I lost, deputy minister quips

The harder I worked, the more votes I lost, deputy minister quips

INTERVIEW | Razali Ibrahim is nevertheless approaching GE14 with a winning mentality.

King at Parliament to open sitting

King at Parliament to open sitting

Dewan Rakyat will sit for 20 days, until April 5. 

Anwar out of CCU, back in Cheras rehab

Anwar out of CCU, back in Cheras rehab

He was admitted to HKL this morning after a steroid jab slowed his heartbeat to an alarming rate.

Pokok tumbang dekat KLCC, dua cedera

Pokok tumbang dekat KLCC, dua cedera

Seorang penunggang motosikal dan pemboncengnya cedera dihempap dan menerima rawatan di Hospital Kuala Lumpur, kata bomba.

Death in custody: Can you save your friend?

Death in custody: Can you save your friend?

INTERACTIVE GAME | Can you protect a friend in police custody? Dive into this immersive experience to find out.

What to do if you get arrested, and how to deal with police

What to do if you get arrested, and how to deal with police

SPECIAL REPORT | Eric Paulsen explains the importance of engaging legal help and knowing your options.

Kedah MCA Youth told to 'shut up' after calling for Nazri's head

Kedah MCA Youth told to 'shut up' after calling for Nazri's head

MCA Youth should just focus on doing better at the polls, says Kedah Umno Youth chief.

Biker and pillion rider injured by fallen tree near KLCC

Biker and pillion rider injured by fallen tree near KLCC

Both victims have been sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment. 

Silence shrouds Malay deaths in lock-ups

Silence shrouds Malay deaths in lock-ups

SPECIAL REPORT | Malay deaths in custody twice as high as Indian deaths, but three times less likely to be reported to media and NGOs.

Why not reclaim money if it's indeed 'clean', MP asks CID chief

Why not reclaim money if it's indeed 'clean', MP asks CID chief

UPDATED 4.44PM | Hanipa Maidin challenges cop to fight in Aussie courts to reclaim his RM971k.

MCA Wanita jumps into fray, warns Nazri could hurt BN's chances

MCA Wanita jumps into fray, warns Nazri could hurt BN's chances

Heng Seai Kie laments his refusal to apologise to Kuok is undoing MCA's efforts to woo more voters.

The tudung is not a gauge of morality

The tudung is not a gauge of morality

It's no longer a piece of cloth in Malaysia today, but a symbol of morality.

Maria Chin to join GE14 battle as 'independent'

Maria Chin to join GE14 battle as 'independent'

UPDATED 11.01AM | She will announce which Harapan party logo she will be using tomorrow.

Only voters can hold Umno accountable

Only voters can hold Umno accountable

The trick is to realise 1MDB is not the single issue that would bring down the current regime.

Yoursay: Is nepotism worse than kleptocracy?

Yoursay: Is nepotism worse than kleptocracy?

YOURSAY | And isn't the present regime also run by a husband-and-wife team?

Yoursay: Penang can’t be any worse off than other states

Yoursay: Penang can’t be any worse off than other states

YOURSAY | 'Penang leads all performance indicators, yet the state gov't is accused of incompetence.'

Rafidah located Equanimity; CID chief giving up A$320k questioned

Rafidah located Equanimity; CID chief giving up A$320k questioned

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.