Archive - 6 November 2018

I never lied about RM2.6b donation, says Najib

I never lied about RM2.6b donation, says Najib

Former PM says he wishes to clarify issue, as it has been 'manipulated and fully exploited'.

Rafizi: I could've had 3,000-vote lead if not for Sabah 'sabotage'

Rafizi: I could've had 3,000-vote lead if not for Sabah 'sabotage'

PKR POLLS | Deputy presidential hopeful claims that problems included 'polling centres the size of chicken coops' and internet connectivity.

Women in tech call on global summit for greater roles as #MeToo hits

Women in tech call on global summit for greater roles as #MeToo hits

This comes amid growing concerns about sexism in the tech world, after walkout by Google employees last week. 

Mujahid calls for halt to extreme assumptions of Icerd

Mujahid calls for halt to extreme assumptions of Icerd

We will not rush into this, and the Icerd agreement will not change the country’s entity, the minister pledges.

DPM: Harapan gov’t wants Sarawak to be on par with peninsula

DPM: Harapan gov’t wants Sarawak to be on par with peninsula

'We want change and justice for all,' says Wan Azizah on maiden visit to S'wak as deputy PM. 

MCMC welcomes National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan

MCMC welcomes National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan

BUDGET 2019 | MCMC says it will help the project ensure high-speed, wireless broadband coverage in rural and isolated areas. 

BERSATU UFO

BERSATU UFO

Six people arrested in France over 'loose' plan to attack president

Six people arrested in France over 'loose' plan to attack president

French security services arrest six on suspicion of undertaking plan for 'violent action' against Emmanuel Macron.

Five M'sian books translated into Japanese launched in Tokyo

Five M'sian books translated into Japanese launched in Tokyo

The books launched by Maszlee Malik include 'Hang Tuah: Catatan Okinawa' and 'Halal: All That You Need to Know'.

Japan to start consultation in setting up university branches in M’sia

Japan to start consultation in setting up university branches in M’sia

Japan PM Shinzo Abe says the country has agreed to explore Dr M's request to open campuses in M'sia.  

'Facebook needs to change' - UK data watchdog chief calls for more regulation

'Facebook needs to change' - UK data watchdog chief calls for more regulation

Elizabeth Denham tells UK gov't to impose more regulations on Facebook, following probe into Cambridge Analytica scandal.  

UK Brexit campaigner's company fined over data breaches

UK Brexit campaigner's company fined over data breaches

Arron Banks’s insurance company had sent marketing offers to Leave.EU subscribers without consent.

Do not disturb the royal institution, Islam, Malay language - Zahid

Do not disturb the royal institution, Islam, Malay language - Zahid

Umno president stresses that the party strongly opposes M'sia ratifying UN anti-racial discrimination treaty.

Anwar: No pressure from me on Mahathir to leave

Anwar: No pressure from me on Mahathir to leave

He says the hand over in power will occur when 'both of them are ready'.

Zahid prepares Umno for possible Rantau by-election

Zahid prepares Umno for possible Rantau by-election

The Umno president says the party is preparing for any eventuality involving his deputy's seat.

Nazri: I didn't clear Musa of graft charges, MACC did

Nazri: I didn't clear Musa of graft charges, MACC did

Former law minister says he had merely been following MACC's instructions. 

Team Azmin likely to dominate PKR leadership

Team Azmin likely to dominate PKR leadership

PKR POLLS | Rafizi and his allies will need to pull a rabbit out of the hat to prevent this.

Dr M thanks Japan for RM7.4b bond guarantee

Dr M thanks Japan for RM7.4b bond guarantee

He says they are willing to consider future requests if there is a need.

First flood evacuation centre opens in Terengganu

First flood evacuation centre opens in Terengganu

The centre in Dungun has been opened, following heavy rain since last night. 

Armada will reject Icerd if constitutional rights affected - Syed Saddiq

Armada will reject Icerd if constitutional rights affected - Syed Saddiq

Bersatu youth chief urges gov't to reconsider UN anti-racial discrimination treaty if it erodes certain rights.

Will Najib explain why he betrayed Umno, BN and Malaysia?

Will Najib explain why he betrayed Umno, BN and Malaysia?

MP SPEAKS | He did nothing for over three years to purge Malaysia of the infamy of a global kleptocracy.

'I miss you' - Najib tells student activists, laments certain education cuts

'I miss you' - Najib tells student activists, laments certain education cuts

However, checks show that there were also cuts when he was prime minister.

Police colonel on Duterte drug list killed in shootout

Police colonel on Duterte drug list killed in shootout

Undercover cops say he had sold methamphetamine to them on Monday night.

Five new projects worth nearly RM500m approved for S’wak

Five new projects worth nearly RM500m approved for S’wak

These include upgrade works and construction of new roads.

Some questions for FundMyHome

Some questions for FundMyHome

LETTER | More details needed on this 'novel' property financing scheme.

Lion Air jet had damaged airspeed indicator on last four flights: official

Lion Air jet had damaged airspeed indicator on last four flights: official

This was revealed after data had been downloaded from the plane’s flight data recorder. 

PAC's probe into 1MDB good to go, says its deputy

PAC's probe into 1MDB good to go, says its deputy

The first session of the proceeding was put on hold over concerns of sub judice, a source said.

Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, shines bright

Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, shines bright

Deepavali - the Festival of Lights - shines brightly throughout the country.

Why MTUC welcomes the RM1,100 new minimum wage

Why MTUC welcomes the RM1,100 new minimum wage

COMMENT | The government has given reasonable consideration to the voice of the poor workers.

Zaki appointed CJ of Dubai International Financial Centre Courts

Zaki appointed CJ of Dubai International Financial Centre Courts

He joined the DIFC Courts in December 2013, about two years after his retirement as the Chief Justice of Malaya.

Trump says would prefer softer tone as president but has "no choice"

Trump says would prefer softer tone as president but has "no choice"

He adds that he's not happy with the vitriol in current US political discourse, but blames it on the election season.

Bentong 'forced labour' employer arrested, workers sheltered at Batu Caves

Bentong 'forced labour' employer arrested, workers sheltered at Batu Caves

The alleged employer showed up at the police station to make a report that his workers had 'absconded'.

Oil mixed as US imposes sanctions on Iran, Tehran defiant

Oil mixed as US imposes sanctions on Iran, Tehran defiant

The US has granted exemptions to eight countries, allowing them to continue buying Iranian oil temporarily.

Saudi Arabia tells UN it will prosecute Khashoggi killers

Saudi Arabia tells UN it will prosecute Khashoggi killers

More than 40 nations called for a thorough inquiry and a string of rights reforms.

Westminster, Heathrow back to normal after 'security incidents' - officials

Westminster, Heathrow back to normal after 'security incidents' - officials

Source says a suspicious package was found near Britain's parliament while the airport clarified that it had identified an unattended bag. 

Why I am very disillusioned with PKR

Why I am very disillusioned with PKR

COMMENT | Don’t say you have not been warned. The people are watching.

DOJ to seek Thai cooperation on Jho Low's mum's diamonds

DOJ to seek Thai cooperation on Jho Low's mum's diamonds

The 1MDB-linked jewellery is presumed to be in Thailand, where his mother is believed to be residing.

Be ready to work in Japan next year

Be ready to work in Japan next year

COMMENT | Japan is making arrangements to open up its labour market.

Yoursay: Ketuanan Melayu not about sovereignty but supremacy

Yoursay: Ketuanan Melayu not about sovereignty but supremacy

YOURSAY | ‘Supremacy is subjugating, oppressing others for your own selfish ends...’

Musa Aman claims trial to 35 bribery charges; Najib 'sad' about MIB's failure to launch

Musa Aman claims trial to 35 bribery charges; Najib 'sad' about MIB's failure to launch

Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

Happy Deepavali from Malaysiakini

Malaysiakini wishes all our readers and subscribers a Happy Deepavali. Finally, there is light after decades of darkness. And all of us must see to it that we keep the flame alive.