Archive - 1 October 2018

I'm still myself, says Mahathir

I'm still myself, says Mahathir

'But I have to show respect for the wishes of the others... with regard to what they call cronyism.'

Ledang MP loses PKR division chief contest

Ledang MP loses PKR division chief contest

Incumbent chief Chong Fat Full retains his position with 541 votes against Syed Ibrahim's 263 votes.

Heavy rain, strong winds cause havoc in Klang

Heavy rain, strong winds cause havoc in Klang

However, there are no reports of injury in the incident which began at 2.15pm.

RPK apologises to Sikh community, Amar Singh over turban remark

RPK apologises to Sikh community, Amar Singh over turban remark

'I was told a Sikh’s turban is a very sacred item and they do not take too kindly to anyone making fun of it.'

IGP demands proof police stole cash confiscated in Najib probe

IGP demands proof police stole cash confiscated in Najib probe

Fuzi says the allegations have hurt the credibility of the investigating team which had acted diligently.

Maszlee announces sweeping university politics reforms

Maszlee announces sweeping university politics reforms

UPDATED 9PM | One reform is to abolish legal provisions that bar students from being politically active.

What's with child marriage in Malaysia?

What's with child marriage in Malaysia?

LETTER | To eradicate child marriage and labour, Malaysia must move away from treating education as a privilege.

Yeoh defends S'wak remarks, points to MA63 equal partners plan

Yeoh defends S'wak remarks, points to MA63 equal partners plan

This comes after she courted flak for speaking against 'Sarawak for Sarawakians' at a forum in Kuching.

DBKL: No need for us to hand over reports to Setiawangsa residents

DBKL: No need for us to hand over reports to Setiawangsa residents

KL City Hall says residents can still ask for impact assessment reports at the next public hearing.

Rafizi claims Labis polls tainted, results should be nullified

Rafizi claims Labis polls tainted, results should be nullified

PKR POLLS | He claims to have proof that election officials were aligned to his rivals and manipulated voters.

Accused: Doctor's lawyer asked me to plead guilty to killing Morais

Accused: Doctor's lawyer asked me to plead guilty to killing Morais

Ravi Chandaran previously claimed he was offered RM1.5m by Kunaseegaran to confess to the crime.

Police blocked Streram on EC's request, IGP testifies

Police blocked Streram on EC's request, IGP testifies

Fuzi says he was informed on the matter by the Negeri Sembilan police chief.  

Justo to come out with book on his 1MDB experience

Justo to come out with book on his 1MDB experience

Justo family writing their own version and plans to donate profits to M'sian charities.

Report: Malacca Zoo and Bird Park closed for two weeks

Report: Malacca Zoo and Bird Park closed for two weeks

The closure is to facilitate reacquisition by the state gov't.

Raja Bahrin denies 'luxury holiday' during floods in suit against portal

Raja Bahrin denies 'luxury holiday' during floods in suit against portal

UPDATED 7.47PM | The dated pictures from his wife' Instagram show that MyNewsHub got the dates wrong, he says. 

Cops to summon Najib over alleged electoral offence

Cops to summon Najib over alleged electoral offence

PD POLLS | This after Bersih's claim that police only called its chairperson to record his statement. 

Standardise legal age for marriage, UN rep tells gov't

Standardise legal age for marriage, UN rep tells gov't

Boer-Buquicchio says M'sia should do away with its dual legal system where child marriage is concerned.

I'm tired of this slander, Anwar says on new sodomy allegation

I'm tired of this slander, Anwar says on new sodomy allegation

PD POLLS | He tells Umno's Lokman Noor Adam to find new 'capital' since he's been through this before.

Time M'sians separated their solid waste at home

Time M'sians separated their solid waste at home

LETTER | Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions.

S&P maintains Malaysia's A- credit rating, outlook stable

S&P maintains Malaysia's A- credit rating, outlook stable

This is based on steady economic growth and emphasis on strengthening the country's economic position.

Wednesday fixed for Shafee's application to transfer case

Wednesday fixed for Shafee's application to transfer case

This in relation to his alleged money-laundering and income tax offences.

Report: Manufacturing conditions improving despite SST

Report: Manufacturing conditions improving despite SST

Strongest manufacturing PMI growth recorded in ten months, according to Nikkei Malaysia.

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake death toll surpasses 1,200

Indonesia rushes in aid as quake death toll surpasses 1,200

UPDATED 4PM | The toll only accounts for victims in Palu and Donggala. 

Cradle Fund CEO's remains to be exhumed

Cradle Fund CEO's remains to be exhumed

The second post-mortem procedure is scheduled for Wednesday, say reports. 

Anwar: PAS accompanied me to temples during Pakatan Rakyat era

Anwar: PAS accompanied me to temples during Pakatan Rakyat era

PD POLLS | He says when PAS was in Pakatan Rakyat, there were no comments about his visits to other places of worship.

Monetary sector stable despite govt's fiscal challenges

Monetary sector stable despite govt's fiscal challenges

Banking sector sees low numbers of non-performing loans while the capital market remains solid, finance minister says.

Kudos to Dr M, but refugees in M'sia need to be empowered too

Kudos to Dr M, but refugees in M'sia need to be empowered too

MP SPEAKS | Asean must be compelled to exert pressure on Myanmar to stop violence against the Rohingya.

Saiful starts campaign, meets village heads

Saiful starts campaign, meets village heads

PD POLLS DAY 3 | Anwar's former aide says he will hold a press conference tomorrow.

Bersih wants PD candidates to sign fair election pledge

Bersih wants PD candidates to sign fair election pledge

PD POLLS | It is also looking into the case of zakat recipients allegedly compelled to attend an Anwar event.

Jais reaches out to Chinese community in Pulau Ketam

Jais reaches out to Chinese community in Pulau Ketam

The Selangor religious department holds a Lantern Festival to promote greater harmony.

Police report against Lokman Adam for new Anwar sodomy claim

Police report against Lokman Adam for new Anwar sodomy claim

In a Facebook post, Lokman says an Indonesian student had lodged a sodomy report against Anwar.

Don't damage investor confidence with Lynas review - MABC

Don't damage investor confidence with Lynas review - MABC

M'sia-Australian Business Council says the review should be public, transparent and objective.

'You were still in your mother's belly, kid'

'You were still in your mother's belly, kid'

The Johor crown prince seemingly takes a jab at minister Syed Saddiq over a tweet by the latter.  

Anwar is 'God's gift' to PD folk, says former MIC leader

Anwar is 'God's gift' to PD folk, says former MIC leader

PD POLLS | S Sothinathan urges voters to create history by choosing the future PM as their MP.

Anwar needs to reveal his national vision

Anwar needs to reveal his national vision

COMMENT | Unless he does this, the 'PD move' is just a frivolous exercise to test the patience of taxpayers and voters.

The minimum wage is still too low

The minimum wage is still too low

COMMENT | The new gov't must do better than the previous in the pursuit of shared prosperity for all.

Former national badminton player Tan Chee Tean dies in road crash

Former national badminton player Tan Chee Tean dies in road crash

He was on his way back to Austria after a tournament in the Czech Republic when the accident occured.

Free falling

Free falling

A Base jumper descends from the Sky Deck of the KL Tower during the internationally-acclaimed KL Tower International Jump event.

'Bigger than 5': Uniting behind Dr M's call for change in the UN

'Bigger than 5': Uniting behind Dr M's call for change in the UN

COMMENT | With the 'Big 5' permanent members, the UN has become a club of self-entitled elites.

Najib charged, Mahathir wins

Najib charged, Mahathir wins

COMMENT | Mahathir knows that his political legacy will be incomplete if Najib gets away with from the 1MDB scam.

China cancels security talks with United States

China cancels security talks with United States

This comes days after a Chinese official said there was no reason to panic over tensions between the countries.

Bid by Altantuya's father to use apex court judgment in suit dismissed

Bid by Altantuya's father to use apex court judgment in suit dismissed

UPDATED 2.02PM | The High Court in Shah Alam rules it is bound by Section 43 of the Evidence Act.

LZS scours Selangor for the less fortunate

LZS scours Selangor for the less fortunate

The Selangor Zakat Board continuously combs through the state to identify people in dire straits who need help.

US sues after California governor signs 'net neutrality' law

US sues after California governor signs 'net neutrality' law

Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction to block the California law.

New retirement age is 95, jokes Dr M

New retirement age is 95, jokes Dr M

The prime minister says this in jest in a meeting with Malaysians residing in the UK. 

Japan ambassador moots East Asian aerospace industry

Japan ambassador moots East Asian aerospace industry

INTERVIEW | 'The Look East Policy would lead to a new Asian Airbus company. This is my dream,' says Makio Miyagawa.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No… it's a Super Liberal

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No… it's a Super Liberal

COMMENT | Anwar Ibrahim is playing to the Malay crowd and their insecurities.

Warisan minister denies claims of abusing LDP's funds

Warisan minister denies claims of abusing LDP's funds

Liew Vui Keong says all transactions in the LDP bank account from 2006 to 2012 are recorded and accounted for.

10 questions for Khairy, starting with 'Malay wisdom'

10 questions for Khairy, starting with 'Malay wisdom'

COMMENT | I’m asking because they say you’re the only one in Umno who speaks ‘sense’.

Two more weeks for illegal driving licence holders to surrender

Two more weeks for illegal driving licence holders to surrender

They will have to surrender their licences to the Integrity Unit of their state RTD, says transport minister.

Yoursay: Unity gov’t proposal an 'easy way out' for Umno

Yoursay: Unity gov’t proposal an 'easy way out' for Umno

YOURSAY | 'Harapan needs Umno - as an effective opposition to ensure it keeps its promises.'

Hadi asks Anwar: Why not contest in Muslim-majority area?

Hadi asks Anwar: Why not contest in Muslim-majority area?

PD POLLS | Why isn’t he brave enough to do so, the PAS president asks of the PKR leader.

Yoursay: Yeoh not the only one to switch allegiance in New M'sia

Yoursay: Yeoh not the only one to switch allegiance in New M'sia

YOURSAY | 'As the saying goes, there are no permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests.'

Equanimity promise only half-fulfilled to maintain its worth

Equanimity promise only half-fulfilled to maintain its worth

INTERVIEW | Guan Eng says 'when you show it off, the price drops by more than half' because buyers want exclusivity.

Next battle in war over Kavanaugh: FBI probe

Next battle in war over Kavanaugh: FBI probe

Democratic US senators express concern over White House working to narrow scope of the investigation.

Despite boycott, MIC members campaign for Isa Samad in PD

Despite boycott, MIC members campaign for Isa Samad in PD

PD POLLS | One MIC member says they are campaigning for Isa in their personal capacity.

Official: Azmin takes the lead in Johor

Official: Azmin takes the lead in Johor

PKR POLLS | The incumbent deputy president defeats Rafizi Ramli in the state by 527 votes.

Zahid continues to battle internal dissent; Azmin takes lead in Johor party polls

Zahid continues to battle internal dissent; Azmin takes lead in Johor party polls

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