Archive - 24 November 2018

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe in S’pore for medical treatment, unable to walk

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe in S’pore for medical treatment, unable to walk

The former president is scheduled to return to his home country next week.

Bahrain holds elections with ban on oppostion groups

Bahrain holds elections with ban on oppostion groups

Activists call for boycott, Saudi under pressure.

Man threatens to jump from 6th floor of Suria KLCC

Man threatens to jump from 6th floor of Suria KLCC

Fire department and police personnel manage to talk him out of it.

Taiwan president resigns as ruling party chair after election defeats

Taiwan president resigns as ruling party chair after election defeats

Setback for the country's ruling party in elections watched by China.

Lawyer: Is Zahid questioning Palestine for ratifying Icerd?

Lawyer: Is Zahid questioning Palestine for ratifying Icerd?

Latheefa Koya responds to the Umno president questioning Foreign Minister Saifuddin's faith.

PAS can be Umno's ‘new best friend’, says Zahid

PAS can be Umno's ‘new best friend’, says Zahid

The Umno president assures party members that collaboration with the Islamist party does not mean forming a coalition.
Anwar: Mischievous political gimmick to proceed with anti-Icerd rally

Anwar: Mischievous political gimmick to proceed with anti-Icerd rally

'If you want a rally, let it be for a reasonable purpose,' the PKR president says.

Penang PKR chair not determined yet - Anwar

Penang PKR chair not determined yet - Anwar

No hurry, the party president says, as he wants to gather views of state’s branches.
Police: PTPTN protest went against Peaceful Assembly Act

Police: PTPTN protest went against Peaceful Assembly Act

Action will be taken against the organisers as no notice was given prior to the gatherings, says Dang Wangi police chief.
'Perak PAC has right to summon Zambry for MB Inc hearing'

'Perak PAC has right to summon Zambry for MB Inc hearing'

Its chairperson Leong Cheok Keng says if the ex-MB fails to show up, it could be reported to state speaker.

Unicef lauds DPM’s push for better sex ed in schools

Unicef lauds DPM’s push for better sex ed in schools

The UN organisation says it is urgently needed to empower children.

Umno defectors are only 'flies who look for garbage and faeces', says Zahid

Umno defectors are only 'flies who look for garbage and faeces', says Zahid

The Umno president calls those who left the party post-GE14 'cowards'.

Two months on, survivors in Palu search for signs of new life

Two months on, survivors in Palu search for signs of new life

PHOTO ESSAY | Survivors are still coping with the loss of their livelihoods, homes and loved ones.

Guan Eng, Chin Tong to sue JMM president for defamation

Guan Eng, Chin Tong to sue JMM president for defamation

This is over a recording of a speech during G3 launch.

Umno grassroots members will decide choice of candidates

Umno grassroots members will decide choice of candidates

UPDATED 10.30PM | According to Zahid, divisions and branches will pick them for the next general election.
Longhouse fire leaves 350 homeless in Miri

Longhouse fire leaves 350 homeless in Miri

Fire in Usek Sumpit follows Uma Bakung burning down last Monday.

Zahid: Are you a Muslim, Saifuddin?

Zahid: Are you a Muslim, Saifuddin?

The Umno president also takes a hit at Waytha, calling him the 'culprit' behind the Icerd issue.

Perak Amanah rep heckled by anti-Icerd crowd

Perak Amanah rep heckled by anti-Icerd crowd

'I used the platform to raise awareness that the Quran teaches how we must be good to other races', says Hasnul Zulkarnain.

I never said I was cheated by Jho Low, says Najib

I never said I was cheated by Jho Low, says Najib

He adds that the news portal had spun his words.
Firefly's request to operate in S'pore's Seletar denied

Firefly's request to operate in S'pore's Seletar denied

It will resume flights to the island republic once regulatory issues have been sorted out.

Negeri PKR chief denies Streram rejected as Rantau candidate

Negeri PKR chief denies Streram rejected as Rantau candidate

Aminuddin says Streram has been serving the people of Rantau and Rembau for 15 years.

Report: AG to sue Goldman Sachs for US$4.5b

Report: AG to sue Goldman Sachs for US$4.5b

Papers will be filed at a US court, says the report quoting 'official' sources.

Let's start dialogue for a New Malaysia

Let's start dialogue for a New Malaysia

ADUN SPEAKS | It's not easy but Malaysians must continue their journey of unity.

Edge boss: Najib kicked me out when told about Jho Low's scam

Edge boss: Najib kicked me out when told about Jho Low's scam

'I was taken aback that he was so sensitive about Low,' says Tong Kooi Ong.

B40 health insurance scheme to cover 36 major illnesses

B40 health insurance scheme to cover 36 major illnesses

Guan Eng says the plan has been extended from coverage of four illnesses announced in Budget 2019.

Iran's Rouhani calls for Muslims to unite against United States

Iran's Rouhani calls for Muslims to unite against United States

The Iranian president says they should do this rather than 'roll out carpets for criminals'.

Mahdzir to step down as Terengganu Umno chair

Mahdzir to step down as Terengganu Umno chair

Umno veep says the name of his successor will be announced in the near future.

Students march to PTPTN headquarters protesting new loan policy

Students march to PTPTN headquarters protesting new loan policy

UPDATED 6.30PM | They want to send a 'warning' to Harapan for breaking its promises.

Armed forces must step in if riots erupt at anti-Icerd rally - Patriot

Armed forces must step in if riots erupt at anti-Icerd rally - Patriot

Vets' group says heated statements, some citing May 13, have been made in the run-up to the rally.

Security heightened at disputed Indian religious site ahead of mass gathering

Security heightened at disputed Indian religious site ahead of mass gathering

Hindu monks and religious leaders want the government to build new Hindu temple.

Ramasamy: Cop killing man for brandishing fruit knife a 'gross injustice'

Ramasamy: Cop killing man for brandishing fruit knife a 'gross injustice'

He believes T Shanmugasundram's death at the hands of a police officer could have been avoided.

Baru gets rousing welcome at Kuching International Airport

Baru gets rousing welcome at Kuching International Airport

Show of support comes amid speculation that he might be dropped as Sarawak PKR chief.

We can't be asked to intervene in Indira Gandhi case, says minister

We can't be asked to intervene in Indira Gandhi case, says minister

Liew states the anguished mother must initiate legal proceedings herself to get her daughter back.

DPM arrives in Doha for three-day visit

DPM arrives in Doha for three-day visit

Wan Azizah is scheduled to meet the emir and prime minister, before delivering a speech in Qatar University.

Building multiracial, multi-religious nation a tall order - Sultan Nazrin

Building multiracial, multi-religious nation a tall order - Sultan Nazrin

Various slogans on unity yet to show their full impact, he adds.

In ruins

In ruins

Residents of Palu, Indonesia deal with the aftermath of losing their livelihoods, homes and loved ones over a month after the island was rocked by twin disasters.

Transform, perform, conform or else...

Transform, perform, conform or else...

LETTER | If Waythamoorthy creates undue problems, it will frustrate the rakyat.
Utusan ordered to pay Guan Eng RM50k

Utusan ordered to pay Guan Eng RM50k

Damages and costs awarded to former Penang CM over a 2015 article in the paper.

Icerd debate degenerating into politics of 'melatah'

Icerd debate degenerating into politics of 'melatah'

COMMENT | What better way to describe the exaggerated reaction to a treaty that isn't even going to be ratified?

Perak MB's advice to Orang Asli an insult, says Siti Kasim

Perak MB's advice to Orang Asli an insult, says Siti Kasim

‘He should go to the ground and see the reality of their lives before insulting them,’ says the lawyer. 

DAP lawmakers' millions proof BN didn't discriminate - Najib

DAP lawmakers' millions proof BN didn't discriminate - Najib

It contradicts Harapan's claim that the country is in dire fiscal straits, adds the former PM.
Icerd and the false promise of middle Malaysia

Icerd and the false promise of middle Malaysia

COMMENT | It shows Harapan gov’t can be brought to its knees over the issues of race and religion

Gateway for east Europe to the West, Soros-founded school leaves Hungary

Gateway for east Europe to the West, Soros-founded school leaves Hungary

Central European University preparing to move to Vienna after battle with Viktor Orban's administration.

Pakistan arrests cleric whose followers shut down cities over blasphemy

Pakistan arrests cleric whose followers shut down cities over blasphemy

Khadim Hussain Rizvi's supporters clash with police following his detention.

China watches as Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party

China watches as Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party

'This is a fight for democracy,' says President Tsai Ing-wen. 

New airport won't affect Tioman's environment - Pahang MB

New airport won't affect Tioman's environment - Pahang MB

State and federal agencies will monitor construction works, says Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

Supply of racial politics only responding to demand

Supply of racial politics only responding to demand

LETTER | Politicians play with fire when they use racial politics, but only because they can.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches decade high

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reaches decade high

It could increase further during the government of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump takes bid to restrict transgender troops to Supreme Court

Trump takes bid to restrict transgender troops to Supreme Court

He wants the court to bar certain transgender people from military service.

Five, including baby, killed in Sabah bus crash

Five, including baby, killed in Sabah bus crash

The accident occurred when the tour bus skidded and crashed in Kota Marudu. 

Spain bars May's way to Brussels Brexit deal over Gibraltar

Spain bars May's way to Brussels Brexit deal over Gibraltar

Madrid wants new assurances on having a say in the future of Gibraltar.

Negeri Sembilan gov't not involved in unity programme - MB

Negeri Sembilan gov't not involved in unity programme - MB

Aminuddin Harun says no permission was granted to Unity in Diversity Programme organisers for use of his name.

US judge dismisses litigation over missing MH370 flight

US judge dismisses litigation over missing MH370 flight

'Litigation in the US related to the Flight MH370 disaster is inconvenient.'

Home minister urges Icerd protesters to heed the law

Home minister urges Icerd protesters to heed the law

Muhyiddin also opines that there is no longer a need for the protest.
Two weeks after PKR polls, final tally still a mystery

Two weeks after PKR polls, final tally still a mystery

The score sheets for the final week of voting - Nov 10 and 11 - have yet to be updated.
Putrajaya backpedals on Icerd; Utusan blows lid off 1MDB audit

Putrajaya backpedals on Icerd; Utusan blows lid off 1MDB audit

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: Mahathir blinks on ratification of Icerd

Yoursay: Mahathir blinks on ratification of Icerd

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan bowed to extremism from outside as well from within.’
Not ratifying Icerd: A step backwards for New Malaysia

Not ratifying Icerd: A step backwards for New Malaysia

COMMENT | Civil society groups point at Harapan’s mismanagement of the issue, failure to counter myths.