Archive - 4 April 2018

Depositors can still be paid out even with mass withdrawals, Tabung Haji CFO says in Rafizi trial.

Resulting changes in electoral districts’ racial composition cannot be avoided, it says.

Path cleared for politically charged motion to amend Act 355, that may see opposition MPs put in a corner.

He refutes allegations that defence forces are currently at critical level in terms of preparedness.

USM forum was held with the aim of preventing the spread of 'LGBT culture.'

Ampang PKR Youth chief says he did so because he could not obtain a bank loan for his house.

Umno leader not part of the Cheras drug rehabilitation committee, says AADK.

It capitalises on trending topic to issue warning to S'poreans about cooking fires.

Market affected after China raised tariffs on US products as a counter-measure.

They too might be vicitimised by new law, as they were with ISA, says the DAP sec-gen.

GE14 | PM also states he can’t keep giving ministerial posts to Chinese if the community doesn’t back BN.

China also predicted to be largest, followed by India, and Indonesia in fourth place.

GE14 | 'I don’t care what they say about me, I'm still strong and able to help the people.'

JB incumbent says he has no qualms going toe-to-toe with DAP supremo.

Beijing’s list of 25pct additional tariffs on US goods covers 106 items worth US$50 billion.

Reason for discrepancy unclear, but occurs amid speculation that Parliament will be dissolved on Friday.

LETTER | There is absolutely no need for the new Anti-Fake News Bill 2018.

State exco Chow Kon Yeow refutes claims that Penang South Reclamation EIA report omitted fishermen's welfare. 

Rizalman Mokhtar explains the unusual circumstances behind his arrest.

COMMENT | For a brief moment, lashing out at the chef makes us feel like we're having an effect on the world.

The suit is over unpaid legal fees arising from his court action against Utusan Malaysia.

GE14 | Najib also calls the campaigning style of his newfound nemesis Mahathir 'extreme.'

Umno will not practise favouritism when dealing with offenders, assures party vice-president.

GE14 | The three opposition parties in Sabah are moving closer to finalising their electoral pact.

LETTER | Why? Better a known devil than an unknown angel, that’s why.

He says Harapan won't take it lightly and it is up for challenge.

Rizalman says he had not taken any drugs and was only drinking coffee.

LETTER | The government cannot blame anyone but themselves for the problems caused by excess foreign workers.

The date set coincides with 11 days after the release of Anwar Ibrahim from prison.

MP SPEAKS | PSM can add value to the reform movement - and Harapan leaders should know this.

GE14 | Guan Eng says the presidential council meets every Tuesday to discuss such issues.

LETTER | Such a large number of stateless children born of a Malaysian parent amounts to a national crisis.

Asheeq Ali says he agreed to an out-of-court settlement with UKM - but the fight against Umno and BN will continue.
 

This apart from rejecting the 'poisonous' leadership of Mahathir, it says.

Police did not identify the suspect or reveal motives behind attack at YouTube's California campus.

Rizalman Mokhtar says he is a sober man who just happens to have a penchant for singing.

COMMENT | 'A tainted system breeds only cynicism, not the moral authority to govern.'

Cops in the republic say no political campaigning by foreigners allowed.

UPDATE 2PM | Terengganu Amanah chief hammers Putrajaya over lame excuse over import of Chinese nationals for ECRL project.

UPDATED 1.10PM | Be loyal and defend the government, the prime minister calls upon civil servants.

MP SPEAKS | Is his definition of being professional one of going all over the world telling fake news?

COMMENT | It will serve as pernicious deterrent to those who intend to challenge the government.

Communication team of PM's Dept says the bill would stop the country from being destroyed.

The case will proceed regardless of whether the apex court decides on a related matter.

It happens after his arrival at the Kuching Airport at 9.30am to attend a party meeting.

Programme directors initiate damage control after irate Malaysians from the PM down protest.

UPDATED 12.53PM | Najib also announces bonus 1pct raise for pensioners, including '93-year-old' man.

UPDATED 1.24PM | Rizalman Mokhtar accuses authorities of only targetting him and his entourage during the raid.

COMMENT | 'BN is banking on these changes not generating much public outcry in the long term.'

The 'Anak Muda Cari Jho Low' activists who plan to hold it on April 14 said they will file another notice.

COMMENT | If Sangeet Kaur stands, it would confirm that hereditary entitlement holds sway in DAP.

GE14 | The memories still remain after a decade, so the party will surrender Behrang to Amanah.

Malaysiakini put this together with the help of various MPs, verified by the respective party whips and senior officials.

GE14 | Party believes 'malevolent forces' are moving voters to help a particular party there.

GE14 | Indecision within DAP on whether to stick with the rocket, or contest under the PKR banner.

COMMENT | ‘The opposition needs a Malay politician like Zaid.’

YOURSAY | ‘We should be cautious, but we cannot allow ourselves to be subjugated.’

It’s a ‘possibility’, he says when asked if the Umno leader was sabotaged.

The law’s global reach could impact US citizens and companies, it says.

YOURSAY | ‘What kind of warrior hides from ‘Nothing to Hide’?’

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