Archive - 19 May 2018

Amar Singh vows stern action against chocolate-raiding cops

Amar Singh vows stern action against chocolate-raiding cops

UPDATED 11.35PM | CCID chief will not tolerate 'unprofessional conduct' during search of condos owned by Najib's children.

Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle in glamorous Windsor ceremony

Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle in glamorous Windsor ceremony

The congregation included George Clooney, the cast of Suits, Oprah Winfrey, Elton John and David Beckham.

Baru Bian: Leaders from East M'sia will be in Dr M’s cabinet

Baru Bian: Leaders from East M'sia will be in Dr M’s cabinet

The S'wak PKR chief says he is confident Borneo reps will be included in next 11 cabinet posts. 

Academic: Judge Maszlee on reform agendas, not religion

Academic: Judge Maszlee on reform agendas, not religion

Harapan's attempt to introduce new young faces into gov't should be applauded, adds Faisal Hazis. 

Report: Najib fears life in danger, claims seized cash was donations

Report: Najib fears life in danger, claims seized cash was donations

Najib said the donations were meant for BN's election campaign.

What about Dr M's horses and Guan Eng's trial, Najib asks

What about Dr M's horses and Guan Eng's trial, Najib asks

Former Umno president says Harapan gov't is practising double standards.

Najib: KJ should have told me 'I wasn't on right track'

Najib: KJ should have told me 'I wasn't on right track'

Former PM says he is open to hearing criticism in private.

Wee lauds Dr M's mastery of Anwar, Kit Siang and education portfolio

Wee lauds Dr M's mastery of Anwar, Kit Siang and education portfolio

The PM's 'political manoeuvring' allowed him to keep the post for Bersatu, says MCA deputy president.

MCMC ordered at least 11 ISPs to block Mkini GE14 sites

MCMC ordered at least 11 ISPs to block Mkini GE14 sites

The gov't media regulator reportedly issued the order at 9.13pm, and revoked it at 11.15pm on election night.

T'ganu will still benefit from oil royalty, says state PKR chief

T'ganu will still benefit from oil royalty, says state PKR chief

Dr M will think of a suitable way to channel benefits directly to locals, says Azan Ismail.

Time to rebuild the Malaysian judiciary

Time to rebuild the Malaysian judiciary

COMMENT | All troubling issues must be extracted out of the judiciary. Spring cleaning is overdue. 

If you want to quit BN, leave already, Bung tells Umno's partners

If you want to quit BN, leave already, Bung tells Umno's partners

Umno supreme council member also says that component parties don't contribute to the coalition.

Umno Youth objects to leaving top two party posts uncontested

Umno Youth objects to leaving top two party posts uncontested

Uncontested positions in Umno sends a negative signal to the public, says Khairy. 

Anwar to go on nationwide tour to thank Harapan supporters

Anwar to go on nationwide tour to thank Harapan supporters

The tour will commence after the first phase of cabinet is formed.

Sirul willing to assist in Altantuya case – with a full pardon

Sirul willing to assist in Altantuya case – with a full pardon

EXCLUSIVE | He tells M'kini that he will say what really transpired 12 years ago.

Najib questions police conduct during raid on condo units

Najib questions police conduct during raid on condo units

UPDATED 5.20PM | Ex-PM slams 'cavalier and irresponsible' raids on his kids' homes, according to lawyer.

Education Ministry controversy: Severe missteps, correct conclusion

Education Ministry controversy: Severe missteps, correct conclusion

COMMENT | Dr M's decision to relinquish education portfolio was a politically astute and morally sound decision.

MCA to study opening up party to other races

MCA to study opening up party to other races

Two committees set up to reform and transform the party, says Liow Tiong Lai.

Lawyer questions why belongings of Najib's children also seized

Lawyer questions why belongings of Najib's children also seized

UPDATED 5.21PM | Ashman and Nooryana have watches, dresses, shoes and baby clothes taken from the Pavilion Residences units.

道路安全列首议程,陆兆福盼任内了结MH370案

道路安全列首议程,陆兆福盼任内了结MH370案

“我希望在我任内,我们可以让MH370课题有个了结。”

Thorough revamp of schools needed in this new era

Thorough revamp of schools needed in this new era

LETTER | We need to relearn what it means to be Malaysian.

New transport minister Loke wants closure on MH370

New transport minister Loke wants closure on MH370

He also pledges also look into road safety and competitiveness of M'sia's ports.

His Majesty’s loyal opposition

His Majesty’s loyal opposition

COMMENT | Nowhere is the need to adapt to change more evident than in Umno itself.

No decision yet from Azmin on trading in MB post for cabinet

No decision yet from Azmin on trading in MB post for cabinet

UPDATED 5.28PM | He says the decision will be announced after meeting the sultan soon.

Ku Nan can't claim Yayasan WP has 'no idea' of TTDI land

Ku Nan can't claim Yayasan WP has 'no idea' of TTDI land

LETTER | The statement of the former Federal Territories minister is egregious.

Gov't committed to devolution of powers, says S’wak Harapan

Gov't committed to devolution of powers, says S’wak Harapan

Chong Chieng Jen also states that S'wakians can enjoy greater autonomy if they vote out BN state gov't.

Rosmah urges enforcers to plug leaks on probe

Rosmah urges enforcers to plug leaks on probe

Ex-PM’s wife willing to help, but leaks on investigation details are causing a trial by media.

Umno's Puad says with GST, 17k political appointees' jobs could be saved

Umno's Puad says with GST, 17k political appointees' jobs could be saved

He calls the slashing of the politically-linked contract workers as 'cruel' and blames the GST cut.

Singapore PM Lee calls on Mahathir

Singapore PM Lee calls on Mahathir

Lee Hsien Loong is the second Asean leader to visit Mahathir after Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Harapan must ensure its positive changes last

Harapan must ensure its positive changes last

COMMENT | Three critical success factors can guarantee that these changes are progressive and permanent.

No, Najib has to come to us instead - MACC

No, Najib has to come to us instead - MACC

LIVE | Police continue their 1MDB-related search of residences linked to former prime minister. 

Cops in PMO raid find letter to Gani on eve of sacking – report

Cops in PMO raid find letter to Gani on eve of sacking – report

A letter and other documents related to 1MDB are seized from Najib's former office.

Anwar: Haul from raids on Najib could surpass Marcos' loot

Anwar: Haul from raids on Najib could surpass Marcos' loot

He calls previous BN gov't ‘sick-minded’ for preaching help to the poor while amassing personal wealth.

Yoursay: Will economy tank with zero-rated GST?

Yoursay: Will economy tank with zero-rated GST?

YOURSAY | ‘Well, we have to take that risk. We did that in 1998 and we survived…’

The fall of the Grand Old Party

The fall of the Grand Old Party

COMMENT | Young Malay voters no longer feel the same attachment to Umno as their elders.

Luxembourg seeks talks over frozen US$100m 1MDB funds

Luxembourg seeks talks over frozen US$100m 1MDB funds

They hope that new Mahathir administration will offer info on money frozen two years ago.

For now, Malaysia has no opposition

For now, Malaysia has no opposition

COMMENT | So, do we finally have a two-party system? No, we don’t.

Muslim leaders call for international protection force for Palestinians

Muslim leaders call for international protection force for Palestinians

This comes after dozens of protesters shot dead by Israeli forces on the Gaza border this week.

Third suspect in PJ goldsmith robbery shot dead

Third suspect in PJ goldsmith robbery shot dead

A shootout ensued after the suspect, being chased by police, crashed his car into a tree. 

Zunar says his political cartoons will remain funny

Zunar says his political cartoons will remain funny

INTERVIEW | But I'm going to miss Rosmah, he adds. 

First set of Harapan ministers named; MACC visits Najib over SRC probe

First set of Harapan ministers named; MACC visits Najib over SRC probe

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

Plane crash in Cuba killing over 100, investigation underway

Plane crash in Cuba killing over 100, investigation underway

The 39-year-old aircraft was built in 1979 and leased by the Cubana airline.

Zuraida to focus on equal housing opportunities, minority rights

Zuraida to focus on equal housing opportunities, minority rights

Ampang MP also looking at improving community empowerment as housing and local gov't minister.

‘Giant killer’ Rina joins Dr M’s new cabinet lineup

‘Giant killer’ Rina joins Dr M’s new cabinet lineup

She defeated former second finance minister in the polls to become Titiwangsa MP.

Dzulkefly becomes third Amanah leader named to cabinet

Dzulkefly becomes third Amanah leader named to cabinet

The Kuala Selangor MP was given the health portfolio yesterday.

Yoursay: After raiding Najib’s house, Dr M should now target Taib

Yoursay: After raiding Najib’s house, Dr M should now target Taib

YOURSAY | Rich in wealth, poor in character. End of the day, despised by decent folks.

Once enemy of the state, S'wak Report editor now free to enter M'sia

Once enemy of the state, S'wak Report editor now free to enter M'sia

Clare Rewcastle-Brown arrived on Malaysian soil yesterday for a visit.

From 'jestice' to justice

From 'jestice' to justice

COMMENT | If Dr M is serious in restoring rule of law, the joke is no longer on justice, but on the jokers.

Salahuddin: From Kampung Serkat to Putrajaya

Salahuddin: From Kampung Serkat to Putrajaya

The Amanah deputy will be the agriculture minister in the new Harapan cabinet. 

Zuraida beri perhatian perumahan, hak minoriti

Zuraida beri perhatian perumahan, hak minoriti

Turut diberi perhatian, peluang perumahan yang seimbang untuk Bumiputera di kawasan bandar besar.