Archive - 28 March 2018

Saudi Aramco finalises Rapid refinery deal with Petronas

Saudi Aramco finalises Rapid refinery deal with Petronas

Saudi oil giant will supply 50pct of the Pengerang refinery's crude oil. 

After breach, Facebook to give users more control over personal info

After breach, Facebook to give users more control over personal info

Users will have easier access to privacy shortcut menu, and download data shared with social network.

Ijok land deal: Remand extended for one, four released

Ijok land deal: Remand extended for one, four released

The four other men were aged between 34 and 65 and released on bail, say the MACC.

Dr M: I want to debate Hadi and Najib, not their goons

Dr M: I want to debate Hadi and Najib, not their goons

'I am the head of a party. They are heads of parties. So Hadi and Najib should come and debate me.'

Sabah has submitted proposal for redelineation, says state secretary

Sabah has submitted proposal for redelineation, says state secretary

Application made in light of state constituency redelineation being approved by the Sabah assembly.

Selangor reps clash over price of Splash

Selangor reps clash over price of Splash

S'GOR DUN | Azmin says he would share price of Splash takeover, but negotiations still ongoing.

M’sians should aspire to earn higher wages, says Bank Negara

M’sians should aspire to earn higher wages, says Bank Negara

Governor states that wages in labour market still low, with half the workforce on RM1,700 a month.

US embassy: Indira chosen for award even before court win

US embassy: Indira chosen for award even before court win

Ambassador says 'Women of Courage' award is recognition that Indira's struggle is relevant to all M'sians.

Jamal threatens to ‘kick’ Kit Siang, calls protesters ‘yellow-shirted dogs’

Jamal threatens to ‘kick’ Kit Siang, calls protesters ‘yellow-shirted dogs’

Red shirts leader says Bersih protesters at Parliament were too small in number to warrant a counter-rally.

Electoral boundaries not drawn to favour us, say BN reps

Electoral boundaries not drawn to favour us, say BN reps

PARLIAMENT | BN reps maintain that the EC's recommendations are the outcome of public participation.

Kit Siang: I'm in the Twilight Zone, am I suspended or not?

Kit Siang: I'm in the Twilight Zone, am I suspended or not?

Gelang Patah MP was in the house when it voted on the redelineation report, but his vote wasn't counted.

Zahid defends Najib for not tabling Sabah redelineation

Zahid defends Najib for not tabling Sabah redelineation

PARLIAMENT | PM has discretion on whether or not to table a redelineation report.

Penang exco claims Umno MP paid millions in kickbacks

Penang exco claims Umno MP paid millions in kickbacks

He further the alleges that the MACC has yet to act on the matter.

Bank Negara sees economy expanding by up to 6pct this year

Bank Negara sees economy expanding by up to 6pct this year

Central bank's projection based on improving global fundamentals and higher crude oil prices.

Suhakam: Set up parliamentary committee on fake news

Suhakam: Set up parliamentary committee on fake news

The Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 cannot be supported in its current form, says Razali Ismail.

Kit Siang claims Abdul Rahman is the katana behind 'ninja assasin'

Kit Siang claims Abdul Rahman is the katana behind 'ninja assasin'

He accuses the BN strategic communication director of penning the undersea tunnel script for the not so 'original' Wee.

Fallacy to blame only GST for higher cost of living - BNM governor

Fallacy to blame only GST for higher cost of living - BNM governor

'It is a red herring. Sometimes GST has less to do with it.' 

Time for bold, structural reforms: BNM governor

Time for bold, structural reforms: BNM governor

But he says he is not sure if today's generation is living better than their parent's.

Umno Youth lodges police report over Invoke’s GE14 study

Umno Youth lodges police report over Invoke’s GE14 study

GE14 | 'If Invoke is involved in stealing personal data, then they are no different from Cambridge Analytica.'

EC redelineation: Unfair, unprecedented, and dangerous

EC redelineation: Unfair, unprecedented, and dangerous

MP SPEAKS | 'Failing to reject the report means failing to fight for a fairer, cleaner electoral system'.

Is Cathay Pacific in the business of 'regime change', asks deputy minister

Is Cathay Pacific in the business of 'regime change', asks deputy minister

GE14 | The deputy minister appears to agree on the GE14 fee waiver before questioning the airline's motives.

Election Commission lies

Election Commission lies

LETTER | We have a moral obligation, a duty even, to resist the impositions of our tyrannical government.

Thai daily's cartoon lampoons 'tree for a nose' Najib over fake news law

Thai daily's cartoon lampoons 'tree for a nose' Najib over fake news law

The PM is swinging an axe at press freedom and cartoonist Zunar.

Malaysiakini unveils free redelineation checker

Malaysiakini unveils free redelineation checker

Voters can check to see if they are affected by the EC's new electoral boundaries. 

Cops to call in organisers of protest against redelineation

Cops to call in organisers of protest against redelineation

Police say that they have identified the organisers, and will haul them in for contravening PAA.

Challenge to stop Equanimity's seizure set for April 2

Challenge to stop Equanimity's seizure set for April 2

Indonesian cops confirm that claim filed on behalf of yacht's registered owners, Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd.

BN manifesto should not recognise UEC

BN manifesto should not recognise UEC

COMMENT | The government cannot simply suspend a purely professional decision for more than 40 years.

2018-03-28

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Dr M's vendetta over treatment of two prized sons - Mukhriz and Proton

Dr M's vendetta over treatment of two prized sons - Mukhriz and Proton

COMMENT| 'He is using all angles, saying whatever he wants and doing whatever it takes to exact his personal revenge'.

Najib: Electoral boundary changes will benefit elected reps

Najib: Electoral boundary changes will benefit elected reps

PARLIAMENT | They will be able to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively, says PM.  

'Where are Najib's 9,999 affordable Penang houses?'

'Where are Najib's 9,999 affordable Penang houses?'

Exco says that contrary to claims, the state government has met its affordable housing promises.

Citizen groups call for local council elections

Citizen groups call for local council elections

GE14 | The current system of appointed councillors lacks accountability, they say.

With fake news law, M'sia is one step closer to '1984'

With fake news law, M'sia is one step closer to '1984'

COMMENT | The Anti-Fake News Bill has the potential to bring M'sia closer to an Orwellian society. 

I'll continue to speak up until my last breath, vows Rafidah

I'll continue to speak up until my last breath, vows Rafidah

'As a citizen willing to sacrifice my life for this country, I have a right to speak on what concerns my country.'

China confirms N Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited Beijing

China confirms N Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited Beijing

The visit is Kim's first known journey abroad since he assumed power in 2011. 

Your plan won't succeed – Annuar tells 'Dr M worshippers' Rafidah, Rais

Your plan won't succeed – Annuar tells 'Dr M worshippers' Rafidah, Rais

Umno information chief labels the two ex-ministers as 'outdated' and claims they have no 'locus standi ' to comment on issues.

Harapan, PAS to lose seven S'gor seats with new EC borders

Harapan, PAS to lose seven S'gor seats with new EC borders

EC REPORT | The situation is further complicated by PAS going at it alone.

'Pencuri, penyamun, komunis' - pandemonium greets EC report

'Pencuri, penyamun, komunis' - pandemonium greets EC report

PARLIAMENT | Shouting match erupts as the validity of the EC's report is questioned by the opposition.

Done deal: What's in the EC's final redelineation report?

Done deal: What's in the EC's final redelineation report?

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini explains what the EC's new electoral boundaries mean for your vote in GE14.

Citing sub judice in 1MDB, Harapan tries to stall redelineation report

Citing sub judice in 1MDB, Harapan tries to stall redelineation report

PARLIAMENT | However, Pandikar says his decision is final and he's 'not required to give an explanation'.

Tunnel forum  – Rahman Dahlan says if son is scared, dad should come

Tunnel forum – Rahman Dahlan says if son is scared, dad should come

He says Kit Siang should stop resorting to 'silly names' and answer issues raised by an MCA leader on behalf of his son.

Protest mounts over gov’t's plan to redraw electoral map

Protest mounts over gov’t's plan to redraw electoral map

Najib is expected to table the redelineation motion at 11.30am.

Tiga helah Najib untuk singkirkan HARAPAN

Tiga helah Najib untuk singkirkan HARAPAN

ULASAN l Kerajaan Najib masuk campur dalam proses RoS mendaftaran pakatan pembangkang.

Is the focus on the Penang tunnel a diversion tactic?

Is the focus on the Penang tunnel a diversion tactic?

LETTER | It is the government that is zooming in on the project to distract from 1MDB.

Salleh: Fake news law not to silence 1MDB debate, just false claims

Salleh: Fake news law not to silence 1MDB debate, just false claims

'If you claim something, then you have to prove it to be true.'

Rais tells Umno not to turn freedom of speech into a footnote

Rais tells Umno not to turn freedom of speech into a footnote

The ex-minister responds to Annuar Musa over claims of his and Rafidah Aziz's 'ulterior motives'.

Salleh must tell us what he knows about 1MDB

Salleh must tell us what he knows about 1MDB

COMMENT | Going by the minister’s logic, 1MDB news from the US isn’t fake, and Jho Low has nothing to fear.

Russian envoy warns world risks 'Cold War' if anti-Moscow bias continues

Russian envoy warns world risks 'Cold War' if anti-Moscow bias continues

Russia denies any part in the March 4 nerve agent attack.

Prof's 'weak bladder' makes it to 'opposition's fake news' list in Utusan

Prof's 'weak bladder' makes it to 'opposition's fake news' list in Utusan

Other items on the list, compiled by a netizen, are Bangladeshi voters in GE13 and the infamous Sept 16.

Anti-fake news law is another attack on all of us

Anti-fake news law is another attack on all of us

COMMENT | It makes the average citizen complicit in their own subjugation.

Penuntut IPT bebas sertai kempen politik PRU14 - Idris

Penuntut IPT bebas sertai kempen politik PRU14 - Idris

Katanya, mereka berhak berpolitik di luar kawasan kampus. Jika dalam kampus itu tertakluk kepada peraturan universiti. 

Fake news, Facebook and fanning emotions

Fake news, Facebook and fanning emotions

COMMENT | Dismissal by labelling something as ‘fake news’ is used by both sides.

Rais Hussin dijangka berdepan dengan Saravanan di Tapah

Rais Hussin dijangka berdepan dengan Saravanan di Tapah

Beliau dijangka membuat pengumuman rasmi mengenainya tidak lama lagi.

Yoursay: Wong just made voting imperative, come hell or high water

Yoursay: Wong just made voting imperative, come hell or high water

YOURSAY | ‘Wong Chin Huat is prepared to pay a price for freedom. We can at least vote.’

Rais Hussin slated to face off with MIC's Saravanan in Tapah

Rais Hussin slated to face off with MIC's Saravanan in Tapah

The Bersatu chief strategist will reveal officially soon his battle with the deputy minister.

Yoursay: We ‘believe’ you, MO1; you didn’t steal 1MDB money

Yoursay: We ‘believe’ you, MO1; you didn’t steal 1MDB money

YOURSAY | ‘Indeed, I have never doubted your innocence ever, trust me.’

Another Equanimity bombshell; alarm bells over redelineation report

Another Equanimity bombshell; alarm bells over redelineation report

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

Dr M sertai peserta protes BERSIH di Tugu Negara

Dr M sertai peserta protes BERSIH di Tugu Negara

Laporan SPR mengenainya akan dibentangkan di Dewan Rakyat hari ini dan BERSIH menggerakkan bantahan di luar Parlimen.

团结党军师料上阵打巴,硬撼青体部副部长

团结党军师料上阵打巴,硬撼青体部副部长

团结党消息透露,莱益胡先在大选将上阵霹雳打巴国席,对垒青体部副部长沙拉瓦南。

LIVE: New electoral boundaries passed with 129-80 vote

LIVE: New electoral boundaries passed with 129-80 vote

LIVE | After hearing from 14 MPs, the Dewan Rakyat finally passes the new electoral boundaries without amendments. 

国会129对80通过选区重划,在野党举牌斥骗人

国会129对80通过选区重划,在野党举牌斥骗人

滚动报导 在野党议员立马举起黄色纸牌,抗议选区划分报告欺骗众人。

Singapura batal permit kerja rakyat Korea Utara

Singapura batal permit kerja rakyat Korea Utara

Channel NewsAsia melaporkan ia sejajar dengan sekatan PBB ke atas Korea Utara sebagai tindak balas terhadap ujian peluru balistik oleh negara itu.

M'sia bersama Arab Saudi atas semangat perpaduan

M'sia bersama Arab Saudi atas semangat perpaduan

Susulan serangan peluru berpandu pemberontak Houthi dari Yaman ke atas negara itu kelmarin.

Kanak-kanak dua tahun maut, terjerut tali langsir

Kanak-kanak dua tahun maut, terjerut tali langsir

Menurut polis, hasil bedah siasat mendapati mangsa meninggal dunia akibat jerutan di leher akibat tergantung.