Archive - 25 November 2018

Dr M: Do the right thing even if it means punishment or cold storage

Dr M: Do the right thing even if it means punishment or cold storage

It is worthwhile to say 'no', PM tells civil servants.

Najib: Fortunate I haven't been charged with sodomy

Najib: Fortunate I haven't been charged with sodomy

Ex-PM says it's clear the gov't is using all the power to influence people's thoughts to sully his name.

Drug addicts who surrender themselves won't have records

Drug addicts who surrender themselves won't have records

National Drug Agency says the initiative was aimed at encouraging more drug addicts to seek treatment.
Meetings to alter 1MDB report 'standard', expunged info not new - Najib's lawyer

Meetings to alter 1MDB report 'standard', expunged info not new - Najib's lawyer

Shafee & Co says the ex-PM will be releasing his own statement to provide a more comprehensive explanation.

'1MDB audit report revelation is political, could be contempt of court'

'1MDB audit report revelation is political, could be contempt of court'

Shafee & Co, acting for Najib, claims the auditor-general's statement was made on the instruction of the cabinet.

T'ganu proposes balanced budget of RM2.02b for 2019

T'ganu proposes balanced budget of RM2.02b for 2019

MB Ahmad Samsuri says the allocation was slightly higher than the RM1.996b allocated for Budget 2018.
Tampering of 1MDB audit report? Ask Najib, says Zahid

Tampering of 1MDB audit report? Ask Najib, says Zahid

Umno president is asked about the allegation which was confirmed by the auditor-general.
Bedridden ex-CJ says 'war' to protect bumi rights not over

Bedridden ex-CJ says 'war' to protect bumi rights not over

Abdul Hamid believes groups that are uneasy with the special privileges will not stay quiet.

MACC swings into action over 'tampering' of audit report on 1MDB

MACC swings into action over 'tampering' of audit report on 1MDB

This after auditor-general Madinah Mohamad's confirmation that Najib ordered the tampering. 

Parents demanding for Tamil school protest in front of Chinese school

Parents demanding for Tamil school protest in front of Chinese school

Parents are frustrated that despite a change of gov't, construction for SJK(T) Serendah has not begun.
PAC plans to summon Najib, Arul Kanda over 1MDB audit

PAC plans to summon Najib, Arul Kanda over 1MDB audit

This comes after it was revealed that they were involved in alleged tampering of the audit report.
 

 

Lawyer: Immunity for ex-AIAC director in graft probe unconstitutional

Lawyer: Immunity for ex-AIAC director in graft probe unconstitutional

Arun Kasi says that under the constitution, A Sundra Rajoo should not have been conferred immunity.

Otai Reformis: S'gor gov't new free water plan unfair to B40

Otai Reformis: S'gor gov't new free water plan unfair to B40

Committee member Abdul Razak says the move also snubs those who voted for Harapan.

Up to PKR leadership whether I contest in Rantau - Streram

Up to PKR leadership whether I contest in Rantau - Streram

He says he will assist the Harapan candidate for the state seat even if not chosen as a candidate.

Syariah-compliant attire for T'ganu athletes next year

Syariah-compliant attire for T'ganu athletes next year

TERENGGANU DUN | The rule will also apply to Muslim players in the state's football team. 

On Hindraf anniversary, Uthaya claims Harapan hardly delivered to Indians

On Hindraf anniversary, Uthaya claims Harapan hardly delivered to Indians

He urges Mahathir to meet with his group so issues afflicting the Indian poor can be presented.

Najib drubs Perak MB over advice to Orang Asli

Najib drubs Perak MB over advice to Orang Asli

Ex-PM takes to Facebook to list the aid given to the community under his administration. 

Lim: Not enough funds to pay Sabah 40pct revenue as per MA63

Lim: Not enough funds to pay Sabah 40pct revenue as per MA63

'We want to give back what is owed to Sabah... but how can we do it if we don't have enough money?'

Five other UN human rights treaties also a threat, says PAS

Five other UN human rights treaties also a threat, says PAS

Nasrudin Hassan claims the remaining conventions not ratified by M'sia also pose 'major risks.'

Voters to decide on 'Swiss law, not foreign judges' proposal

Voters to decide on 'Swiss law, not foreign judges' proposal

The move is to decide whether domestic laws take precedence over international pacts. 

How much aid have Orang Asli asked of you - activist to Perak MB

How much aid have Orang Asli asked of you - activist to Perak MB

'I'll tell you the answer... to date, nothing,' says activist Ramesh Arumugam Chettiar.

Former Australian judges call for national anti-corruption body

Former Australian judges call for national anti-corruption body

There's suspicion corruption permeates many government actions, they state.
Police record statements from Azwanddin, Ragvinder

Police record statements from Azwanddin, Ragvinder

The duo allegedly touched on religious and racial sensitivities in their comments.

Stop criminalising attempted suicide, gov't told

Stop criminalising attempted suicide, gov't told

Making it a crime is 'inhumane, unthinkable and unacceptable,' says MCPF's Lee Lam Thye.

Anti-Icerd 'celebration' only aids Zahid, Hadi's ambitions - PM's polsec

Anti-Icerd 'celebration' only aids Zahid, Hadi's ambitions - PM's polsec

He says the Dec 8 gathering should start with chants of 'thank yous' to Putrajaya for not ratifying the treaty.

Indian town tense as Hindus gather near disputed religious site

Indian town tense as Hindus gather near disputed religious site

Tens of thousands of monks and activists converging on Ayodhya.
Deloitte's 1MDB case brought before MIA disciplinary committee

Deloitte's 1MDB case brought before MIA disciplinary committee

Audit firm may have breached Accountants Act 1967 when it signed off on 1MDB's 2014 financial statement.

Private sector praised for turning around gov't project

Private sector praised for turning around gov't project

It proves that the government should not be involved in business, says Dr M.
Utusan: Najib, 'civil servants' traitors if 1MDB audit tampering claims true

Utusan: Najib, 'civil servants' traitors if 1MDB audit tampering claims true

'Awang Selamat' also says tampering claims shows Dr M right in wanting to reform civil service
'Malays form the core of the country'

'Malays form the core of the country'

If the core is shaken, the country will become unstable, PM's political secretary says on Icerd.

MRCB receives RM1.33b settlement for EDL termination

MRCB receives RM1.33b settlement for EDL termination

The company says payment by the government was made on Nov 23. 
I was not even invited as a sit-guest for literary festival

I was not even invited as a sit-guest for literary festival

GTLF director's remarks about invitations in 2013-2016 misleading.
Some brotherly advice for Baru Bian

Some brotherly advice for Baru Bian

COMMENT | This Harapan government is supposed to be about credibility, so don't lose that. 

Extra Muslim canteens in schools 'a non-issue' - Malacca Education Dept

Extra Muslim canteens in schools 'a non-issue' - Malacca Education Dept

Director insists the move gives pupils more options, and has nothing to do with racial segregation.

Auditor-general: Najib ordered tampering of 1MDB audit

Auditor-general: Najib ordered tampering of 1MDB audit

UPDATED 12PM | Madinah says Najib's private secretary also ordered Jho Low's name expunged.

French police clash violently with protesters over petrol costs

French police clash violently with protesters over petrol costs

Tear gas fired on 'yellow vests' at the Champs Elysees protesting Macron's economic policies.

Taiwan voters set to block same-sex marriage in referendum

Taiwan voters set to block same-sex marriage in referendum

Authorities expected to enact a special law for same-sex unions after Saturday’s referendum.

Hong Kong Democrats hope to regain veto powers in crucial by-election

Hong Kong Democrats hope to regain veto powers in crucial by-election

'I think most people don’t want HK to become another Chinese city,' says Democratic Party leader.

Moody's: Slowing growth until 2020 with commodities slump

Moody's: Slowing growth until 2020 with commodities slump

Economist predicts that commodity prices will only accelerate when global economy picks up.

No one wants to ratify Icerd at the price of another riot

No one wants to ratify Icerd at the price of another riot

MP SPEAKS | There are certain irresponsible elements out to create chaos.

Save our Brexit: May calls for public backing in letter to the nation

Save our Brexit: May calls for public backing in letter to the nation

Open letter from British PM comes ahead of meeting with EU leaders to sign off on divorce treaty.

Sabah gov't will not suppress press freedom - Shafie

Sabah gov't will not suppress press freedom - Shafie

However, the chief minister says the best form of media control is self-regulation.

On Black Friday, more US shoppers chose the computer over the mall

On Black Friday, more US shoppers chose the computer over the mall

Sales at the traditional brick-and-mortar stores show declining trend.
Decision not to ratify Icerd made much earlier, says Mahathir

Decision not to ratify Icerd made much earlier, says Mahathir

PM insists it has nothing to do with current political developments, especially not the Rantau by-election. 

'Wrongdoers should not be included in plan to restore good governance'

'Wrongdoers should not be included in plan to restore good governance'

Dr Mahathir says such individuals must face the consequences of their actions.
Culture of sabotage still exists in civil service - PM

Culture of sabotage still exists in civil service - PM

However, Mahathir points out that the number of those involved in it has decreased.

Not ratifying Icerd an apt decision, says MB

Not ratifying Icerd an apt decision, says MB

It proves Harapan is holding firmly to the Federal Constitution, adds Aminuddin.

Ashamed to be a Malay Muslim Malaysian

Ashamed to be a Malay Muslim Malaysian

LETTER | The public is too blind to see the game PAS and Umno are playing.
Zahid questions Saifuddin's faith; Edge boss drubs Najib

Zahid questions Saifuddin's faith; Edge boss drubs Najib

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

Yoursay: So now, incompetence is Najib’s defence

Yoursay: So now, incompetence is Najib’s defence

YOURSAY | ‘He has decided he had less to lose by admitting incompetence than taking responsibility.’