Archive - 29 May 2018

Ramadan peculiarities

Ramadan peculiarities

LETTER | Why are some Muslim-owned stalls closed during the fasting month?

Khairuddin wants Interpol to go after Jho Low, Nik Faisal

Khairuddin wants Interpol to go after Jho Low, Nik Faisal

He wants the international police agency to put them on its 'red list'.

RM200b HSR loss – show proof, PM tells Rahman Dahlan

RM200b HSR loss – show proof, PM tells Rahman Dahlan

The premier also says Singapore will be officially notified soon of the project's cancellation.

'Najib's security detail reduced to fit ex-PM status'

'Najib's security detail reduced to fit ex-PM status'

IGP denies the claim that all of the ex-PM's security staff were taken away.

IGP says fake news probe against Dr M likely to be dropped

IGP says fake news probe against Dr M likely to be dropped

This is because the prime minister has already given his statement on the matter, he adds.

Wan Azizah backs Dr M, says Harapan welcomes ex-Umno members

Wan Azizah backs Dr M, says Harapan welcomes ex-Umno members

She defends accepting Umno members into Harapan's folds, cites unity.

Bodyguards withdrawn because Najib under investigation: Dr M

Bodyguards withdrawn because Najib under investigation: Dr M

PM says the security detail will be reinstated once he is cleared of all allegations.

DPM: HSR not a current priority, ECRL a 'strange agreement'

DPM: HSR not a current priority, ECRL a 'strange agreement'

She also says the Singapore PM was open to resolving any issue amicably.

Najib: New government has withdrawn my bodyguards, aides

Najib: New government has withdrawn my bodyguards, aides

He said an emotional goodbye to them today.

Cops record statement from Najib's daughter, says report

Cops record statement from Najib's daughter, says report

She had complained that police had seized her wedding gifts during a raid.

M’sia doesn’t need HSR at this financially trying moment

M’sia doesn’t need HSR at this financially trying moment

LETTER | The project is a sheer squandering of public funds.

Lawyer: Jamal's bail should be revoked for making a mockery

Lawyer: Jamal's bail should be revoked for making a mockery

Why is he allowed to dictate his own terms to the police, asks the counsel.

Establish new act and commission for persons with disabilities

Establish new act and commission for persons with disabilities

LETTER | 'We are still marginalised and burdened by the poor implementation of policies related to disability and development.'

'A helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek'

'A helm to grasp, a course to steer, a port to seek'

LETTER | In the final analysis, multiple factors contributed to the sweet Harapan victory at GE14.

'Keep non-bumis out of UiTM' petition gets over 100k backers

'Keep non-bumis out of UiTM' petition gets over 100k backers

Hindraf 2.0 had called for the uni to be opened up to all races.

Reducing plastic – education with penalties the best

Reducing plastic – education with penalties the best

LETTER | They will be both help persuade the public.

2018-09-29

2018-09-29

India federal police file case against Tony Fernandes

India federal police file case against Tony Fernandes

UPDATED 7.47PM | The case against the AirAsia CEO relates to the granting of an aviation licence in India.

Alleged mastermind of Tmn Pelangi murder nabbed

Alleged mastermind of Tmn Pelangi murder nabbed

He is caught in Thailand after being on the run for several months, says police.

GE14 results gazetted, 3 week deadline for petitions

GE14 results gazetted, 3 week deadline for petitions

Candidates must also file their election expense reports. 

Dr M being 'too simplistic', multiplier effect would have paid for HSR costs

Dr M being 'too simplistic', multiplier effect would have paid for HSR costs

COMMENT | 'It will be a wasted opportunity if we don’t proceed with the project now.'

Mahathir treads carefully amid pushback against China's interest

Mahathir treads carefully amid pushback against China's interest

The weak will concede what they must, says the premier.

Going on 93, this premier is in a hurry

Going on 93, this premier is in a hurry

Nevertheless, in an interview, Mahathir Mohamad says Anwar will have to be a bit more patient.

Anwar meets Pahang regent

Anwar meets Pahang regent

The PKR de facto leader paid a courtesy visit in conjunction with Ramadan, says palace rep.

Zipped lips on 1MDB - Kit Siang commends Najib's 'survival instinct'

Zipped lips on 1MDB - Kit Siang commends Najib's 'survival instinct'

The ex-PM is right for the first time in a long while, he says.

‘No extra deduction from husbands for EPF housewife contribution’

‘No extra deduction from husbands for EPF housewife contribution’

Wan Azizah says the 2 pct contribution would be taken from husbands' existing 11 pct EPF allocations.

M'sian PM believes GE14 may inspire regime change in S’pore

M'sian PM believes GE14 may inspire regime change in S’pore

The PM thinks Singaporeans 'must be tired' of being under one-party rule, just like Malaysians. 

PM: Less racism at the top, but still runs deep at ground level

PM: Less racism at the top, but still runs deep at ground level

He says racial feelings are still strong at the ground level despite a change in government.

Women of Malaysia counting on Harapan's promises

Women of Malaysia counting on Harapan's promises

COMMENT | Harapan made specific promises which will help position women and girls as equal citizens.

Exorcising racism from our institutions

Exorcising racism from our institutions

COMMENT | Eliminating institutional racism and racial discrimination is crucial for new gov't to reform M'sia.

Sim slams Gerakan sec-gen over Penang's 'debt'

Sim slams Gerakan sec-gen over Penang's 'debt'

Gerakan sec-gen says Penang, too, is paying lease payments, but Lim Guan Eng does not consider it to be debt.

DPM: Not enough workers at aged care, welfare homes

DPM: Not enough workers at aged care, welfare homes

Wan Azizah says there is a need to recruit more carers, and to provide proper training.

'Escaped' Jamal says will surrender tomorrow

'Escaped' Jamal says will surrender tomorrow

He says his disappearance was a misunderstanding and he'll give a statement tomorrow.

MH370 families await report as search ends for missing plane

MH370 families await report as search ends for missing plane

'These four years have not been fun to us, the families,' Calvin Shim says.

Dr M on Trump: 'He changes his mind overnight'

Dr M on Trump: 'He changes his mind overnight'

I don't know how to work with a person who does that, says the Malaysian premier.

Don't believe rumours about daughter marrying Agong, says Wan Azizah

Don't believe rumours about daughter marrying Agong, says Wan Azizah

The deputy PM reacted with shock upon being questioned by reporters about the rumour.

Hasni: No advantage to Zahid, Hisham in Umno free-for-all

Hasni: No advantage to Zahid, Hisham in Umno free-for-all

INTERVIEW | Johor opposition leader believes that leaders with the least 'issues' will rise to the top.

Kelantan gov't confirms palace ban against two Amanah leaders

Kelantan gov't confirms palace ban against two Amanah leaders

Amanah veep Husam Musa and K'tan party chief Wan Abd Rahim cannot enter state gov't offices and palaces.

First M'sian woman to attend US Naval Academy in Maryland

First M'sian woman to attend US Naval Academy in Maryland

Chosen after a rigorous selection process, she will now join cadets from around the world.

MTUC to employers group: Stop giving 'lame' reasons to stall minimum wage raise

MTUC to employers group: Stop giving 'lame' reasons to stall minimum wage raise

Minimum wages in East M'sia currently below the poverty line, MTUC sec-gen J Solomon tells MEF. 

Sibu patient not infected with Ebola, says Health Dep't

Sibu patient not infected with Ebola, says Health Dep't

Man who fainted at Sibu supermarket is being treated for virus infection instead, says Dr Jamilah Hashim.

AG not exempt from prosecution, says Hanipa

AG not exempt from prosecution, says Hanipa

AG can be charged if found to have abused powers in order to protect a criminal, says Sepang MP.

Fake news: Nurul Izzah to wed Agong

Fake news: Nurul Izzah to wed Agong

The PKR veep urges the public to focus on more pressing matters, such as the economy.

DPM: Chinese finance minister a good way forward

DPM: Chinese finance minister a good way forward

Wan Azizah says Lim Guan Eng's appointment as finance minister a good sign for racial integration in M'sia. 

Waytha to brother: War with BN is over, so work with Harapan

Waytha to brother: War with BN is over, so work with Harapan

Waytha Moorthy urges Uthayakumar to drop confrontational approach towards the Harapan government.

Cyber crooks claim to hit two big Canadian banks

Cyber crooks claim to hit two big Canadian banks

Cyber attackers may have stolen the data of nearly 90,000 customers in both banks.

Maritime agency to collaborate in 'Ops Pagar' on east coast

Maritime agency to collaborate in 'Ops Pagar' on east coast

The operation is aimed at curbing smuggling activities and encroachment by foreign fishermen, says Zulkarnain Mohd Omar.

Amri's wife to testify for second time in Suhakam inquiry tomorrow

Amri's wife to testify for second time in Suhakam inquiry tomorrow

This is with regards to a tip-off that police officers allegedly took pastor Raymond Koh and the activist. 

Harapan gov’t taking easy way out to fulfil pledges, says Umno

Harapan gov’t taking easy way out to fulfil pledges, says Umno

The party points to 'politicisation' of national debt and proposal to use Petronas stake to pay debts. 

Brickbats over Hindraf's proposal to open up UiTM

Brickbats over Hindraf's proposal to open up UiTM

UPDATED 3.32PM | Bersatu Youth's education bureau stresses UiTM's importance in creating bumiputera professionals. 

'Misunderstanding, lack of procedural skills' led to alleged Pahang water theft

'Misunderstanding, lack of procedural skills' led to alleged Pahang water theft

Investor unfamiliar with work culture differences between M'sia and China, says Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh. 

UiTM alumni protest against Hindraf demand to lift racial restriction

UiTM alumni protest against Hindraf demand to lift racial restriction

UiTM's status part of constitutional Malay rights and privileges, says alumni association president. 

Yoursay: Plastic bag ban a good start, but more should be done

Yoursay: Plastic bag ban a good start, but more should be done

YOURSAY | Banning plastic bags is merely treating the symptom.

‘Umno has to be multiracial if MCA, MIC can’t function’

‘Umno has to be multiracial if MCA, MIC can’t function’

INTERVIEW | The idea of opening up the party’s membership has a supporter in Johor Umno leader.

吁速定国会反对党领袖,昔加末巫青冀加强制衡

吁速定国会反对党领袖,昔加末巫青冀加强制衡

柔佛昔加末巫青团长巴斯天呼吁尽速择定国会反对党领袖,以便能有效制衡希盟联邦政府。

Kit Siang’s advice to new opposition leader

Kit Siang’s advice to new opposition leader

INTERVIEW | He says the new leader must defend the rights of people, not own interests.

Name BN parliamentary opposition leader, Umno urged

Name BN parliamentary opposition leader, Umno urged

Segamat Umno Youth chief says this will reinforce BN's confidence in facing Harapan.

Is our debt really over RM1 trillion?

Is our debt really over RM1 trillion?

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | The official figure is still RM648 billion, not RM1 trillion.

High-Speed Rail scrapped; Najib dodges 1MDB queries

High-Speed Rail scrapped; Najib dodges 1MDB queries

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

Chin Tong charts a different route for ECRL

Chin Tong charts a different route for ECRL

INTERVIEW | Instead of tunnelling Titiwangsa Range, he suggests the train line run south and go through Gemas.

Yoursay: Liquor vigilantes should not be exempted from rule of law

Yoursay: Liquor vigilantes should not be exempted from rule of law

YOURSAY | It is sad to see some people taking the law into their own hands.