Archive - 17 November 2018

PAS and Umno to hold anti-Icerd rally in KL on Dec 8

PAS and Umno to hold anti-Icerd rally in KL on Dec 8

UPDATED 11.57PM | Zahid and Hadi aim to unite all 'ummah' in a protest against the UN convention.

Dominic Lau is new Gerakan president

Dominic Lau is new Gerakan president

His running mate Oh Tong Keong is the new deputy.

Mohamad Hasan pledges to defend Rantau seat

Mohamad Hasan pledges to defend Rantau seat

'I am prepared to face anybody,' he says.

Proposal to intensify hosting of e-sports events gets thumbs-up

Proposal to intensify hosting of e-sports events gets thumbs-up

Tournament visitors welcome efforts to have more of such events in M'sia.

Body of man found with hands tied up in Jalan Peel, KL

Body of man found with hands tied up in Jalan Peel, KL

The case is being investigated under the Penal Code for murder.

Gerakan tells Harapan to stop behaving like opposition

Gerakan tells Harapan to stop behaving like opposition

 

Mah says his party is strengthening itself to become a political alternative to Harapan.

Penang to use mobile app in fight against dengue outbreak

Penang to use mobile app in fight against dengue outbreak

The RM420,000 application is for authorities to monitor and plan efforts to control outbreaks.

Sarawak PKR info chief 'amused' Rafizi singled him out when conceding defeat

Sarawak PKR info chief 'amused' Rafizi singled him out when conceding defeat

Vernon had previously lodged two MACC reports over the Julau membership spike.

M’sia committed to channeling disaster aid to Indonesia

M’sia committed to channeling disaster aid to Indonesia

Mujahid visits Kota Palu and other areas affected by earthquakes.

Police await further instruction on Cradle Fund CEO's murder case - IGP

Police await further instruction on Cradle Fund CEO's murder case - IGP

The IGP says police reports on death threats made to Nazrin were withdrawn. 

'The Najibian complex': What ex-PM's refusal to enter dock reveals

'The Najibian complex': What ex-PM's refusal to enter dock reveals

MP SPEAKS | Yesterday's incident illustrates resistance faced by Harapan gov't in challenge to transform M'sia.

Vigneswaran: Loke chose not to hear my side of the story

Vigneswaran: Loke chose not to hear my side of the story

Transport minister had accused Senate president of knowingly flouting KLIA security protocol, including not having security tag and wearing slippers.  

Indira Gandhi: Dear Harapan gov't, IGP, is my daughter alive?

Indira Gandhi: Dear Harapan gov't, IGP, is my daughter alive?

She wants updates on the whereabouts of her daughter Prasana Diksa.

Reshuffle GLCs if there is misconduct - Johor exco

Reshuffle GLCs if there is misconduct - Johor exco

'Do not sit in the director’s chair just because of the name and allowance,' Mazlan says.

'It's not true we haven't helped rubber tappers,' says deputy minister

'It's not true we haven't helped rubber tappers,' says deputy minister

He adds that he and Kok have gone down to the ground to meet with various stakeholders.
Gobind urges TM to explain, come up with solution for disgruntled Streamyx customers

Gobind urges TM to explain, come up with solution for disgruntled Streamyx customers

The minister directs MCMC to contact the provider to seek clarification.

Najib: Oil palm smallholders losing out with plummeting prices

Najib: Oil palm smallholders losing out with plummeting prices

Ex-PM accuses Harapan gov't of issuing confusing statements instead of helping smallholder farmers in this situation.

7 killed, over 8,000 flee homes as quakes, landslides hit Indonesia

7 killed, over 8,000 flee homes as quakes, landslides hit Indonesia


At least eight houses were also buried in the district of Mamasa.

Gov't mulls incentive payment for rubber tappers

Gov't mulls incentive payment for rubber tappers

Finance Ministry considering proposal to raise it to RM2.50 per kg.
Azmin, Rafizi hug it out upon PKR delegate's urging

Azmin, Rafizi hug it out upon PKR delegate's urging

UPDATED 5.45PM | Perlis PKR's Tengku Nazeri called upon pair to end rivalry for sake of party unity and children.

PAS to sit out of Rantau polls

PAS to sit out of Rantau polls

Its deputy president says the decision was not made so as to give way to Umno's Mat Hasan to defend his seat.

Loke accuses Dewan Negara president of flouting KLIA security protocol

Loke accuses Dewan Negara president of flouting KLIA security protocol

UPDATED 6.53PM | Transport minister shows CCTV footage of S Vigneswaran wearing slippers and allegedly scolding airport staff after refusing to be searched.  

Harapan should focus on delivering promises, not PKR polls, says Rafizi

Harapan should focus on delivering promises, not PKR polls, says Rafizi

PKR AGM | Coalition has 'more important' matters to discuss than allegations of money politics in PKR election.

PKR approves motion to appoint Wan Azizah as advisory council chair

PKR approves motion to appoint Wan Azizah as advisory council chair

PKR AGM | The motion by the party's central leadership committee was approved unanimously.

Plan for computer, programming module in schools

Plan for computer, programming module in schools

'We are looking at various programmes around the world,' says Gobind Deo.
Anwar to form special committee to review PKR election system

Anwar to form special committee to review PKR election system

PKR AGM | He says his personal view is that he's critical of the whole process.

New Zealand gov't: Jho Low not given passport

New Zealand gov't: Jho Low not given passport

This is in response to report that 1MDB-linked businessperson owns passports from NZ, Australia and Thailand.

Bersatu to raise issue of PKR money politics claims at Harapan meeting

Bersatu to raise issue of PKR money politics claims at Harapan meeting

UPDATED 5.24PM | PKR AGM | Party is concerned allegations over PKR polls may impact Harapan gov't, says Bersatu sec-gen Marzuki Yahya.

Rafizi's name was brought up as Rantau candidate, says Anwar

Rafizi's name was brought up as Rantau candidate, says Anwar

UPDATED 3.47PM | The incoming PKR president has confirmed Rafizi was a potential candidate.

Limit number of terms for PM, Ramkarpal tells Harapan gov't

Limit number of terms for PM, Ramkarpal tells Harapan gov't

DAP lawmaker points to Penang gov't, which recently passed bill to limit CM to two terms in office.

Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows

Pence vows no end to tariffs until China bows

The US vice-president's warning will likely be unwelcome news to the financial markets.
Indian Nobel laureate wants global treaty to tackle online child abuse

Indian Nobel laureate wants global treaty to tackle online child abuse

Kailash Satyarthi says he is gathering support from religious leaders including Pope Francis for treaty and global task force.

California searches for 1,000 missing in its deadliest fire

California searches for 1,000 missing in its deadliest fire

The remains of 71 people have been recovered so far.
Tears flow as 'Mother of Reformasi' Wan Azizah opens PKR congress

Tears flow as 'Mother of Reformasi' Wan Azizah opens PKR congress

PKR AGM | Outgoing PKR president reflects on 20-year struggle, urges party to ensure it is different from previous regime.

‘No sitting in the dock for Najib’ raises double standards

‘No sitting in the dock for Najib’ raises double standards

COMMENT | Everyone arrested by the authorities should be treated equally.
Vape, shisha not included in smoking ban

Vape, shisha not included in smoking ban

Talks still ongoing to include these two categories in the regulation, says health minister.
Apec nations fracture over future of free trade

Apec nations fracture over future of free trade

Some call for radical change while others argue for status quo.
On fight against corruption, M'sia can show Australia a thing or two

On fight against corruption, M'sia can show Australia a thing or two

COMMENT | 'Toxic' is the right choice for ‘word of the year’.
Fairer cooperation helps Apec deal with disruption - Dr M

Fairer cooperation helps Apec deal with disruption - Dr M

Member states must build new partnerships to suit the changes, adds PM.
CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing: source

CIA believes Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing: source

Spy agency has briefed other parts of US gov't, including Congress, on its assessment.

1MDB probe to be completed in 'another month or two'

1MDB probe to be completed in 'another month or two'

Police now preparing the investigation paper, says deputy IGP.
Education Ministry denies leak in SPM papers

Education Ministry denies leak in SPM papers

The ministry says it has investigated the rumours and there is no need for candidates to resit the papers. 

Why even bother with religious dialogue?

Why even bother with religious dialogue?

COMMENT | The Harapan gov’t is allowing the Umno-PAS team to control the narrative.

North Korea tests new 'tactical' weapon, releases US prisoner

North Korea tests new 'tactical' weapon, releases US prisoner

The two moves send conflicting signals at a time of sensitive negotiations.

Najib upset over muted gov't bench when he talks about 1MDB

Najib upset over muted gov't bench when he talks about 1MDB

He laments that gov’t MPs didn’t respond to his statement on the IPIC settlement.
Anwar: Don't rush accession of Icerd, assuage naysayers first

Anwar: Don't rush accession of Icerd, assuage naysayers first

He concedes there are certain sections of the grassroots who remain unconvinced.

Jho Low drops claims to New York's Park Lane Hotel to facilitate sale

Jho Low drops claims to New York's Park Lane Hotel to facilitate sale

This is part of negotiations with US DOJ, in relation to its 1MDB forfeiture lawsuitand the Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala.

Battle wounds still raw in PKR; fifth by-election coming?

Battle wounds still raw in PKR; fifth by-election coming?

Key headlines you may have missed yesterday in brief.
Yoursay: PKR polls are over, now is the time to mend fences

Yoursay: PKR polls are over, now is the time to mend fences

YOURSAY | ‘A party that built itself on reformation is badly in need of it.’
Penang passes bill to cap CM’s tenure to two terms

Penang passes bill to cap CM’s tenure to two terms

PENANG DUN | It will also be the first state to limit the tenure to two years, says chief minister.