Archive - 5 April 2018

Police source: It was MACC that roped us into Rizalman drug bust

Police source: It was MACC that roped us into Rizalman drug bust

Police followed proper SOP in conducting the urine tests, the high-ranking source adds.

Sumber: Rizalman ditahan dalam operasi SPRM

Sumber: Rizalman ditahan dalam operasi SPRM

PDRM terbabit dalam serbuan di pusat hiburan berkenaan selepas diminta membantu agensi antirasuah berkenaan, kata sumber polis.

Why not hire Malaysian Chinese to work on ECRL, Dr M asks

Why not hire Malaysian Chinese to work on ECRL, Dr M asks

'We have a lot of Chinese in Malaysia and they can speak Mandarin,' the former prime minister adds.

IDE: Mahathir kini lebih popular berbanding Najib

IDE: Mahathir kini lebih popular berbanding Najib

Majoriti responden yang ditemui badan pemikir itu masih mengenang detik negara ini diuruskan gabungan Dr Mahathir dan Anwar.

In IDE's survey, Dr M more popular for PM than Najib

In IDE's survey, Dr M more popular for PM than Najib

UPDATED 8.55PM | GE14 | The study shows 61 percent of 4,920 respondents chose Mahathir over 39 percent who wanted Najib to remain as PM. 

Liow echoes Najib, warns Chinese of ramifications

Liow echoes Najib, warns Chinese of ramifications

MCA president asks Chinese voters to choose whether they want cabinet representation, or be outside of gov't. 

Muhyiddin's influence insufficient to capture Johor, says think tank

Muhyiddin's influence insufficient to capture Johor, says think tank

UPDATED 8.39PM | GE14 | Institute Darul Ehsan says this is because Muhyiddin is seen as 'less influential' than Mahathir.   

ROS report lodged against PRM for alleged violation of constitution

ROS report lodged against PRM for alleged violation of constitution

A group of members say the party's leadership is operating without popular support.

Federal Court nullifies decisions to award damages to ex-ISA detainee

Federal Court nullifies decisions to award damages to ex-ISA detainee

Decisions by High Court and Court of Appeal to award damages to Badrul Zaman PS Md Zakariah are nullified.

MACC nabs two more in connection with Ijok land sale

MACC nabs two more in connection with Ijok land sale

The suspects are believed to have received bribes between RM70,000 and RM150,000.

'No threat to plane that doubled back after bomb alert'

'No threat to plane that doubled back after bomb alert'

Three passengers, including the one who made the threat, are assisting investigations, says Singapore police. 

Tough for BN to recapture S'gor in GE14, says thinktank

Tough for BN to recapture S'gor in GE14, says thinktank

UPDATED 7.58PM | GE14 | Institute Darul Ehsan also predicts that PAS would similarly find it difficult to retain even one seat. 

Pahang MB sued – lawyers deny 'political blackmail' charge

Pahang MB sued – lawyers deny 'political blackmail' charge

We are merely seeking what is legitimately due to us, they say.

Prisons Dept bans lawyer Latheefa from meeting Anwar

Prisons Dept bans lawyer Latheefa from meeting Anwar

UPDATED 8.12PM | The department refers to Prisons Act and a statement purportedly from Anwar on EC and anti-fake news.

Dr M targets Samy Vellu, says MIC should be eliminated

Dr M targets Samy Vellu, says MIC should be eliminated

'... I think you (Indian community) were being represented by somebody. But he is so big, I couldn't see beyond him.'

Don't be an election season hero, Johari tells Wan Saiful

Don't be an election season hero, Johari tells Wan Saiful

The Bersatu member does not know how to differentiate between facts and perception, says minister. 

PAS leader: Harapan dreams of tsunami by 'father of murdering democracy'

PAS leader: Harapan dreams of tsunami by 'father of murdering democracy'

Ridhuan Mohd Nor also describes Najib as a 'copy and paste' of Mahathir.

Dr M: To win GE14, Najib ordered Bersatu outlawed

Dr M: To win GE14, Najib ordered Bersatu outlawed

UPDATED 8.56PM | He says since the party is illegal, he is unable to identify with it.

Azalina 'shocked' Bersatu leaders 'clueless' over legal matters

Azalina 'shocked' Bersatu leaders 'clueless' over legal matters

Senior leaders in the party should have known the procedures, says minister. 

Fight like so-called 'warrior' – Rafidah censures Najib over Bersatu's status

Fight like so-called 'warrior' – Rafidah censures Najib over Bersatu's status

GE14 | 'Democracy is in its last throes of life in Malaysia. It will be buried by and with Najib and Co.'

'The more they try to break us, the more we will unite'

'The more they try to break us, the more we will unite'

UPDATED 5.30PM | GE14 | DAP chief describes ROS action on Bersatu as a form of political persecution.

KL top cop mum on Rizalman issue

KL top cop mum on Rizalman issue

'Oh, I do not want to give so many statements. No comments, so okay, thank you,' says the city police chief. 

Take our party away and there'll be another, vows Bersatu's Saddiq

Take our party away and there'll be another, vows Bersatu's Saddiq

UPDATED 10.27PM | He says this after the ROS slapped the party with a provisional dissolution order. 

ECRL owner: Only 30pct of the workers will be foreigners

ECRL owner: Only 30pct of the workers will be foreigners

At present, 1,718 are involved in the construction and only 311 or 18pct are from China, says Malaysia Rail Link.

'Not appealing enough to Malay crowd' – Zaid left out of ceramah

'Not appealing enough to Malay crowd' – Zaid left out of ceramah

GE14 | He was slated to speak at the Sungai Buloh ceramah, but the invitation has been withdrawn.

Harapan to cite ROS for contempt

Harapan to cite ROS for contempt

UPDATED 5.25PM | ROS' action against Bersatu is in contempt of court because of a related case that is ongoing. 

Mah confident Gerakan will do better, though it's uphill for him

Mah confident Gerakan will do better, though it's uphill for him

GE14 | However, he admits that his position as Teluk Intan MP is shaky.

State rebuts Najib, says Penang never endorsed reducing civil service

State rebuts Najib, says Penang never endorsed reducing civil service

The chief minister says such suggestions are merely comments by independent parties.

Sabah rep files for injunction to block state polls

Sabah rep files for injunction to block state polls

GE14 | There cannot be elections in Sabah unless it also involves the 13 new seats, says Parti Cinta Sabah president.

ROS: Bersatu's deregistration permanent if it fails to comply within 30 days

ROS: Bersatu's deregistration permanent if it fails to comply within 30 days

UPDATED 5.26PM | Dr M and company have 30 days to furnish the requested information.

For the first time since 1969, no 'rocket' in the peninsula

For the first time since 1969, no 'rocket' in the peninsula

UPDATED 11.35PM | GE14 | DAP's rocket will not take off in the peninsula during this general election, says Guan Eng.

Assets declaration: How rich or poor are Penang reps?

Assets declaration: How rich or poor are Penang reps?

Joining in the exercise for the first time are two Penang MPs.

Swatting a mosquito party doesn't matter, says Nazri

Swatting a mosquito party doesn't matter, says Nazri

UPDATED 3.05PM | The minister says this on the possible deregistration of Bersatu by ROS.

'I'm fighting for the layperson' - MB challenges exorbitant legal fees

'I'm fighting for the layperson' - MB challenges exorbitant legal fees

Unaffordable justice is justice denied, says Adnan Yaakob in response to lawyers suing him for unpaid legal fees.

Gerakan boss vows not to use back door to be minister if defeated in polls

Gerakan boss vows not to use back door to be minister if defeated in polls

Mah Siew Keong says he will not seek a senatorship if he fails to defend the Teluk Intan seat.

No plan yet for special court to hear fake news cases - Azalina

No plan yet for special court to hear fake news cases - Azalina

PARLIAMENT | Minister says for now the cases would be heard in the Sessions Court.

Dr M: Harapan to announce common logo tomorrow

Dr M: Harapan to announce common logo tomorrow

The coalition will reveal their choice at a 'mega-ceramah' in Johor tomorrow.

Hadi's motion in limbo as Pandikar refuses to confirm post-GE14 fate

Hadi's motion in limbo as Pandikar refuses to confirm post-GE14 fate

PARLIAMENT | UDATED 2.14PM | 'Even if I make a ruling now, my ruling will not be relevant,' says speaker.  

April 23 hearing for Najib vs Tony Pua suit

April 23 hearing for Najib vs Tony Pua suit

The prime minister had sued the opposition lawmaker over a Faceook Live video touching on 1MDB.

File report against cops, MACC or apologise – DAP MP dares Rizalman

File report against cops, MACC or apologise – DAP MP dares Rizalman

Lim Lip Eng also says Umno man's less than 24 hours detention sets a new precedent in drug cases.

Azalina moves to adjourn Parliament just before Hadi's motion

Azalina moves to adjourn Parliament just before Hadi's motion

PARLIAMENT | Hadi's motion, which is the second item on the Order Paper, would have gone to debate.  

Student body defends LGBT forum, says doesn't want culture to spread

Student body defends LGBT forum, says doesn't want culture to spread

Student body defends LGBT forum, says don't want culture to spread
 

Confirmed! ROS slaps Bersatu with provisional dissolution order

Confirmed! ROS slaps Bersatu with provisional dissolution order

UPDATED 5.23PM | As political parties enter the final lap before the election, Dr Mahathir Mohamad finds himself without a party.

Allow Dr M to meet with the military, says Nik Nazmi

Allow Dr M to meet with the military, says Nik Nazmi

They should be given the opportunity to asses the opposition's offer per it election manifesto.

PM can shower goodies, but Harapan can uplift civil servants - Nurul Izzah

PM can shower goodies, but Harapan can uplift civil servants - Nurul Izzah

UPDATED 12.24PM | GE14 | She is confident they'll choose a better gov't over the windfall of pre-election 'sweeteners'.

Ku Nan: Rizalman sabotaged, others may be targeted too

Ku Nan: Rizalman sabotaged, others may be targeted too

UPDATED 11.36PM | The Umno secretary-general also says the party has both internal and external issues.

Why different rules for football and elections?

Why different rules for football and elections?

LETTER | Why can politicians can change the rules of their game but not footballers?

Protest over housing, one arrested outside Parliament

Protest over housing, one arrested outside Parliament

UPDATED 11.55AM | Protesters want Najib to deliver his promise to residents of Jinjang Utara longhouses.

M'sia ignoring UN views on press freedom: RSF

M'sia ignoring UN views on press freedom: RSF

The global watchdog says evidence of this is the passing of the draconian Anti-fake News Act 2018.

France to slash lawmakers number by almost a third

France to slash lawmakers number by almost a third

It’s part of a major reform aimed at restoring voters’ confidence.

Trump attorney seeks to force porn star's lawsuit into arbitration

Trump attorney seeks to force porn star's lawsuit into arbitration

But porn star’s lawyer says the matter should be settled in open court.

Yoursay: Rizalman’s ‘crime’ is not knowing how Umno works

Yoursay: Rizalman’s ‘crime’ is not knowing how Umno works

YOURSAY | ‘The kuda (horse) has well and truly bolted for him.’

What it really means to be Chinese in M’sia

What it really means to be Chinese in M’sia

COMMENT | ‘It also means being M'sian, and being treated as an equal for all our worth.’

From PAS to DAP, Sheikh Omar takes road less travelled to Paloh

From PAS to DAP, Sheikh Omar takes road less travelled to Paloh

CALONKINI | Maligned as 'devil' in PAS, he is out to show he is no token inclusion in DAP.

Do most of us have a living wage?

Do most of us have a living wage?

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | Do we have enough money to live comfortably?

After speculation, PKR’s Fahmi announced as GE14 candidate

After speculation, PKR’s Fahmi announced as GE14 candidate

GE14 | But still no confirmation he will be fielded in Lembah Pantai.

Wan Azizah - the other doctor in the House

Wan Azizah - the other doctor in the House

COMMENT | Two medical doctors will fill top gov’t posts if Harapan wins GE14.

Yoursay: Dr M poster ban bares BN fear as polls near

Yoursay: Dr M poster ban bares BN fear as polls near

YOURSAY | ‘They keep insisting on being the only ones who can carry guns to a knife fight.’

Umno man cries sabotage; PM asks civil servants to be loyal

Umno man cries sabotage; PM asks civil servants to be loyal

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