Archive - 16 November 2018

M'sia's digital adex to hit RM1.3b, says Gobind

M'sia's digital adex to hit RM1.3b, says Gobind

Phenomenal surge in digital, mobile adex; decline in TV and newspapers, he adds.

‘Sex predator’ doctor terminated

‘Sex predator’ doctor terminated

Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad says the Agong had consented to terminating the specialist doctor’s services.
Defeated Afif pledges to persuade grassroots to support new PKR Youth chief

Defeated Afif pledges to persuade grassroots to support new PKR Youth chief

UPDATE 10:05PM | Despite his team winning almost all the Youth leadership posts, Afif says he will now support Akmal Nasir.
Rafizi: I conceded defeat for the greater good

Rafizi: I conceded defeat for the greater good

PKR POLLS | He says he has grounds to demand fresh elections but is placing the interests of the party first.
Sabah CM: NRD must solve birth cert, IC issues for Lundayeh people immediately

Sabah CM: NRD must solve birth cert, IC issues for Lundayeh people immediately

Shafie said the problem should be solved immediately so that children don’t have difficulties entering school.
Identify culprits in ‘Bible distribution’ incidents before holding dialogue, Hadi told

Identify culprits in ‘Bible distribution’ incidents before holding dialogue, Hadi told

Kedah exco member says this identification is needed to prevent inter-religious tensions from fomenting
Azmin's ally is PKR Wanita head but Team Rafizi bags most exco posts

Azmin's ally is PKR Wanita head but Team Rafizi bags most exco posts

UPDATED 8:24PM | Two out of three veeps and over half of the exco members are aligned to Rafizi Ramli's team.

Woman PM next, Zuraida tells PKR

Woman PM next, Zuraida tells PKR

'Not strange or impossible that a woman becomes this country's prime minister', she says
Boos, cries of 'tipu' ring out as new PKR Youth chief announced

Boos, cries of 'tipu' ring out as new PKR Youth chief announced

UPDATED 9:26PM | Akmal Nasir edged his challenger Dr Afif Bahardin in the final week of voting.

Deepak sues Najib, Rosmah over tax arrears

Deepak sues Najib, Rosmah over tax arrears

Carpet businessperson rolls out another lawsuit against former PM and wife.

No case against Malacca senior exco member - MACC

No case against Malacca senior exco member - MACC

Its investigation director says no charges will be filed against the man.
Raise mininum marriage age to 20, says a PKR delegate

Raise mininum marriage age to 20, says a PKR delegate

She adds that women at a young age should be pursuing education rather than taking care of children.
Zuraida to propose two 'N9 women' to contest Rantau by-election

Zuraida to propose two 'N9 women' to contest Rantau by-election

UPDATED 9:49PM | She says she wants female Negeri candidates, not 'wronged' GE14 candidate Streram.
Livid Afif tears Rafizi's 'cai' on stage, wants review of election process

Livid Afif tears Rafizi's 'cai' on stage, wants review of election process

The Seberang Jaya rep, who failed in his bid to win the PKR Youth chief post, slams the PKR election process as flawed.

Chew Mei Fun is MCA's new sec-gen

Chew Mei Fun is MCA's new sec-gen

She is the first woman to hold the post, says president Wee Ka Siong.

Lim: M'sia's economy not primarily dependent on oil

Lim: M'sia's economy not primarily dependent on oil

The finance minister cites the country's 'resilient' economy amid falling petroleum income revenue and rising crude Brent oil prices. 

Tackling factionalism in PKR a bigger task for Anwar

Tackling factionalism in PKR a bigger task for Anwar

It's a chronic sore in the party that must be removed fast, says an analyst.
A cut to silence our voices

A cut to silence our voices

ADUN SPEAKS | We need to talk about female genital mutilation and make sure critics understand that brutalizing girls in such a manner cannot be allowed to continue.

PKR Youth pledges not to let gov't discriminate against Sabah, S'wak

PKR Youth pledges not to let gov't discriminate against Sabah, S'wak

Audience at PKR Youth congress take pledge after impassioned speech by Kuching PKR chief Simon Siah. 

Dr M to lead M'sian delegation to Apec summit

Dr M to lead M'sian delegation to Apec summit

His attendance will be an opportunity to showcase the new Malaysia as a mature democracy.

Putrajaya appoints UK's top barrister for litigation against IPIC

Putrajaya appoints UK's top barrister for litigation against IPIC

EXCLUSIVE | Lord David Pannick's appointment will signal that Malaysia means business, says a high-level source.

Police officer jailed two years for outraging modesty

Police officer jailed two years for outraging modesty

His earlier acquittal was overturned following the prosecution's appeal.
DAP to channel Guan Eng's RM1m bail into Penang scholarship fund

DAP to channel Guan Eng's RM1m bail into Penang scholarship fund

DAP deputy chair says fund is to spur youths to emulate 'heroes such as Lim'.

Najib refuses to enter the dock during case management

Najib refuses to enter the dock during case management

The former PM ignored court police's order to enter the seating area for the accused
Police net eight terror suspects - IGP

Police net eight terror suspects - IGP

The suspects comprise a Malaysian and seven Filipinos, including one who beheaded captives of Abu Sayyaf.

Religious teacher jailed, fined for caning student

Religious teacher jailed, fined for caning student

The 11-year-old boy was whipped on both legs for refusing to pray.
Critical need for a National Financial Education Strategy

Critical need for a National Financial Education Strategy

LETTER | Dismal financial wellbeing needs to be addressed by empowering consumers with knowledge.
Rafizi denies contesting Rantau seat, blames Azmin's camp for 'lie'

Rafizi denies contesting Rantau seat, blames Azmin's camp for 'lie'

UPDATED 10:21PM | He says Dr S Streram should be fielded again and vows to campaign for the latter.

Bersih calls for action against Rantau returning officer

Bersih calls for action against Rantau returning officer

Amino Agus Suyub can be charged under the Election Offences Act for breaching his official duty, it says.

Out-of-wedlock case: Federal Court to give verdict next week

Out-of-wedlock case: Federal Court to give verdict next week

UPDATED 4.47PM | The ruling is on an appeal by NRD whether such a Muslim child can carry father's surname.
Zahid: Mohamad Hasan to defend Rantau seat

Zahid: Mohamad Hasan to defend Rantau seat

Umno president says the party will defend the state seat despite the hurdles.

EC must wait 14 days before acting on Rantau re-election

EC must wait 14 days before acting on Rantau re-election

Its chairperson Azhar Harun says this is because the court has withheld the certificate ordering a re-election for two weeks. 

PKR members rue 'confusing' e-voting system, call for improvements

PKR members rue 'confusing' e-voting system, call for improvements

PKR POLLS | Straw poll highlights issues with e-voting's integrity and viability, especially among older members and in rural areas.

Malaysia's Q3 GDP growth slips to 4.4pct for fourth straight quarter

Malaysia's Q3 GDP growth slips to 4.4pct for fourth straight quarter

The slowing growth presents a challenge for Mahathir.
Members congratulate Akmal as the new PKR Youth leader

Members congratulate Akmal as the new PKR Youth leader

This comes ahead of the official announcement of the result, which is due by 5.25pm today.

Philippines court defers Marcos arrest after her graft conviction

Philippines court defers Marcos arrest after her graft conviction

The move leaves ex-first lady free to prepare for lengthy legal challenge.

Is the media doing a disservice to Malaysians through misrepresentation?

Is the media doing a disservice to Malaysians through misrepresentation?

COMMENT | As watchdogs, we need to play our role responsibly. 

Tally of missing in California's deadliest blaze surpasses 600

Tally of missing in California's deadliest blaze surpasses 600

Staggering speed of the flames contributed partly to the high death toll.
Trump's summit no-show draws Asian nations closer together

Trump's summit no-show draws Asian nations closer together

Countries from South to East Asia pressed on with forging multilateral ties on trade and investment.
Jerusalem embassy move: Aussie treasurer slams Dr M over 'anti-semitic' comments

Jerusalem embassy move: Aussie treasurer slams Dr M over 'anti-semitic' comments

'He has called Jews hook-nosed people. He has questioned the number of people that have been killed in the Holocaust,' says Josh Frydenberg.

Umno No 2 loses Rantau seat, court orders fresh polls

Umno No 2 loses Rantau seat, court orders fresh polls

UPDATED 3.09PM | Mohamad Hasan's GE14 win is invalidated, with judge calling returning officer's actions 'unethical'.

Ministers should not hold other posts, says don

Ministers should not hold other posts, says don

They should concentrate on their ministerial functions, he adds.
Jamal may lead M'sia if Harapan gov't regresses: PKR Youth chief

Jamal may lead M'sia if Harapan gov't regresses: PKR Youth chief

UPDATED 2.30PM | Nik Nazmi says nothing is impossible, points to Donald Trump's US presidency and Brexit.

Lion Air crash victim's father files US lawsuit against Boeing

Lion Air crash victim's father files US lawsuit against Boeing

The father of Dr Rio Nanda Pratama is alleging that a defect in the design of the 737 MAX 8 aircraft caused it to crash.

Tok Pa in hospital after kidney stone surgery

Tok Pa in hospital after kidney stone surgery

The Jeli MP's scheduled programmes for this week have been cancelled, says his aide. 

US sanctions 17 Saudis over killing of journalist Khashoggi

US sanctions 17 Saudis over killing of journalist Khashoggi

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor sought the death penalty for five suspects in the murder.
Be warned, DBKL to raid premises next week over failure to pay taxes

Be warned, DBKL to raid premises next week over failure to pay taxes

There are 41,503 commercial and residential premises with outstanding assessment tax totalling RM182.7m.
Gov’t to announce PTPTN loan repayment method next month

Gov’t to announce PTPTN loan repayment method next month

It will include details on the repayments to be made based on salary cuts and individual income tax rebate.

'This is not us', Goldman CEO tells employees after 1MDB linked charges

'This is not us', Goldman CEO tells employees after 1MDB linked charges

David Solomon, in a voicemail left for his staff, urges them to focus on their clients and the business, reports Bloomberg.

New jury fails to reach verdict in J&J Carolina talc cancer trial

New jury fails to reach verdict in J&J Carolina talc cancer trial

On Bertila Boyd-Bostic's case that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder contains cancer-causing asbestos.

Yoursay: What will happen to 175 containers of undeclared plastic waste?

Yoursay: What will happen to 175 containers of undeclared plastic waste?

YOURSAY | ‘If the importer refuses to take back the cargo, burden will rest on Penang Port...’
Yoursay: Shukri, fix MACC so that we can all be proud M'sians

Yoursay: Shukri, fix MACC so that we can all be proud M'sians

 

YOURSAY | 'Move M'sia up the Corruption Perception Index to a level we will be proud of.'

Crews search for California fire victims as list of missing grows

Crews search for California fire victims as list of missing grows

At least 56 people have been confirmed dead in one of the most lethal single US wildfires.

US senators seek clampdown on Saudis over Yemen, journalist's murder

US senators seek clampdown on Saudis over Yemen, journalist's murder

The Yemen war has killed more than 10,000 people and created the world's most urgent humanitarian crisis.

PKR members reminded not to stray from reform agenda

PKR members reminded not to stray from reform agenda

Lust for power and positions have greatly affected revolutions in the past, Azmin Ali reminds them.

'Najib free to issue any statement as long as not against the law'

'Najib free to issue any statement as long as not against the law'

'If it is not against the law, I suppose we should not stop him,' says veteran newsperson A Kadir Jasin.

Rosmah, ex-aide and Ku Nan charged; poverty not a solution to child marriage, says DPM

Rosmah, ex-aide and Ku Nan charged; poverty not a solution to child marriage, says DPM

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

Khairy wants Umno leaders to 'instigate' people against Harapan policies

Khairy wants Umno leaders to 'instigate' people against Harapan policies

Talk to students, fishermen and farmers who did not get benefits from Budget 2019, says Rembau MP.

Azmin: I can work with 'saudara' Rafizi to strengthen PKR

Azmin: I can work with 'saudara' Rafizi to strengthen PKR

PKR POLLS | The deputy president contender said his challenger is still 'very much needed' in the party.