Archive - 29 November 2018

Fireman Adib showing signs of waking up - IJN

Fireman Adib showing signs of waking up - IJN

He is also responding to verbal commands, say doctors.
#DeyyChallenge man takes parody videos in good humour

#DeyyChallenge man takes parody videos in good humour

If it makes them happy, then let them be happy, he says.
Confidence in M'sia restored by transparency, fairness – Japan envoy

Confidence in M'sia restored by transparency, fairness – Japan envoy

Malaysia's new administration will guide Malaysia along a sound path of growth, he says.
MACC grill Mahdzir for over eight hours on solar project

MACC grill Mahdzir for over eight hours on solar project

The former minister is expected to be questioned again tomorrow, regarding the project for Sarawak's rural schools.
Anti-Icerd rally should not proceed - Kelantan mufti

Anti-Icerd rally should not proceed - Kelantan mufti

It may spark a riot amidst the already tensed up situation in the country, says Mohamad Shukri Mohamad.
Federal Court upholds death sentences of two cult followers

Federal Court upholds death sentences of two cult followers

The men were convicted for the 2013 murder of the Pahang religious department assistant director.
Do not take our hard-fought peace for granted

Do not take our hard-fought peace for granted

MP SPEAKS | During these moments, we should reach out and unite on the matters that bind us.

Adib not hit by fire engine: IGP

Adib not hit by fire engine: IGP

He says this is based on information obtained by police.
Seafield temple riots: 10 more remanded

Seafield temple riots: 10 more remanded

They have been remanded for investigations into the riots and damage to the One City shopping centre.
S'gor guarantees no temple demolition until solution reached

S'gor guarantees no temple demolition until solution reached

MB Amirudin Shari says no demolition will take place until courts decide outcome.
Ex-spy chief who faces US$12.1m CBT charge wants bank account unfrozen

Ex-spy chief who faces US$12.1m CBT charge wants bank account unfrozen

Hasanah Abdul Hamid's lawyer says she needs access to her account to pay her legal fees.

Gov't must net 'shark', not bow to capitalists– Umno Youth leader on riots

Gov't must net 'shark', not bow to capitalists– Umno Youth leader on riots

Razlan Rafii urges the government to resolve the temple issue in a transparent and wise manner.

Solar project: Rizal Mansor seeks to transfer graft case to High Court

Solar project: Rizal Mansor seeks to transfer graft case to High Court

The prosecution says it will not object to Rizal's application.

Equanimity auction: Interested buyers from US, Europe, Asia and Middle East

Equanimity auction: Interested buyers from US, Europe, Asia and Middle East

Bidding for the luxury yacht closed at 5pm yesterday; bids unsealed today.

Court says Seafield temple untouchable until January

Court says Seafield temple untouchable until January

UPDATED 10.06PM | Whether the Shah Alam High Court granted an injunction is however disputed by both sides. 

AG offers to mediate in consent order regarding Seafield temple

AG offers to mediate in consent order regarding Seafield temple

Thomas also pledges that action will be taken against everyone implicated in the violent incidents.
M'sian Fifa ethics committee member resigns following corruption probe

M'sian Fifa ethics committee member resigns following corruption probe

Global football body acknowledges Sundra Rajoo's resignation in wake of probe by M'sian anti-corruption unit. 

Riots and our racial bias

Riots and our racial bias

COMMENT| There are always two sides of every story. There are different versions of the same event; normally the truth lies in between.
Riots: Philippines' Ayala Corp to extend full co-operation, says lawyer

Riots: Philippines' Ayala Corp to extend full co-operation, says lawyer

UPDATED 6.07PM | Owner of One City Development Bhd has sent official letter to PMO over the matter, says Haniff Khatri Abdulla.

Najib's challenge against prosecutor's appointment fixed for Dec 18

Najib's challenge against prosecutor's appointment fixed for Dec 18

UPDATED 6.40PM | The former PM wants Sulaiman Abdullah to produce proof of his appointment. 
Anwar in no hurry to appoint PKR sec-gen, vice-presidents

Anwar in no hurry to appoint PKR sec-gen, vice-presidents

UPDATED 6:37PM | However, he said that he will decide before 2019.

Najib questions Khazanah's sale of hospital chain for RM8.42bil

Najib questions Khazanah's sale of hospital chain for RM8.42bil

'The country is losing an opportunity to build a global multi-national company,' the former premier says.

Najib: Edge's 'proof' was based on 'stolen emails from a disgruntled staff'

Najib: Edge's 'proof' was based on 'stolen emails from a disgruntled staff'

'Yes, today Tong may be right, but in 2015, those were his words against an Arab Saudi prince and international auditors.'
Mohamad Hasan files appeal over Rantau seat decision

Mohamad Hasan files appeal over Rantau seat decision

The Umno number two files the appeal just before the 14-day window closed.

Get your facts right, heed PM's advice - Ramasamy schools Kadir

Get your facts right, heed PM's advice - Ramasamy schools Kadir

He also questions veteran newsman's motive for using the term 'gelap' when wondering why the police did not arrest any Indians over the riots.
Kedah sultan visits injured fireman in IJN

Kedah sultan visits injured fireman in IJN

Muhammad Adib, who hails from Kuala Kedah, is reportedly in critical but stable condition.

PM: No official confirmation on reported wedding of Agong

PM: No official confirmation on reported wedding of Agong

As such, Dr Mahathir says he is unable to say anything.

Rosmah's money laundering trial transferred to High Court

Rosmah's money laundering trial transferred to High Court

UPDATED 5.10PM | This follows an application filed by her lawyer Geethan Ram Vincent.
For police chiefs, welfare overshadows push for IPCMC

For police chiefs, welfare overshadows push for IPCMC

 One of them says the move will put pressure on officers who already feel unappreciated. 

OSA documents to be declassified for Najib, Irwan trial

OSA documents to be declassified for Najib, Irwan trial

Prosecutors are in the midst of going through the process, Sri Ram says.

Legal eagle who allegedly hired thugs was a company adviser, says IGP

Legal eagle who allegedly hired thugs was a company adviser, says IGP

'If he is a lawyer, then he is a lawyer, but we have not come to the conclusion'.
IGP gathering details of cops' concerns about IPCMC

IGP gathering details of cops' concerns about IPCMC

He said a key request was for there to be a police representative in the proposed commission.
Khazanah selling RM8b IHH stake to Mitsui in portfolio revamp

Khazanah selling RM8b IHH stake to Mitsui in portfolio revamp

This kicks off restructuring efforts of the sovereign wealth fund's portfolio.

Dewan rejects motions from BN, Harapan to debate Seafield riots

Dewan rejects motions from BN, Harapan to debate Seafield riots

PARLIAMENT | The country is now clear on the situation from the speeches of Mahathir and Muhyiddin, says deputy speaker Nga Kor Ming.

Johor tables surplus budget for 2019

Johor tables surplus budget for 2019

DUN JOHOR | MB: Federal gov’t agreed to write off the state’s bad debts which amounted to RM189 million.
Gobind invokes Section 233 to curb inflammatory temple talk

Gobind invokes Section 233 to curb inflammatory temple talk

Minister says MCMC probe will proceed if the matter concerns national security and race relations. 

Special task force formed to investigate Seafield temple riots

Special task force formed to investigate Seafield temple riots

Home minister says the task force is headed by police CID director and comprises Bukit Aman and Selangor personnel. 

PM on Seafield riots: People must understand democracy's limits

PM on Seafield riots: People must understand democracy's limits

UPDATED 2.49PM | Right to freedom of speech does not mean that we can provoke others, says Mahathir.

Chronology of temple riots as explained by Muhyiddin in Parliament

Chronology of temple riots as explained by Muhyiddin in Parliament

PARLIAMENT | He also sheds light on investigations, arrests made and weapons seized.

Veteran newsman schools Waythamoorthy, Maszlee

Veteran newsman schools Waythamoorthy, Maszlee

He reminds one that he was not elected by the people and tells the other to return national schools to their original objective.

Amicable solution needed for temple relocation issue

Amicable solution needed for temple relocation issue

LETTER | Also important that M’sians are united in maintaining that this has not a racial or religious clash.
Rebellion and regret: Talking to rural voters after GE14

Rebellion and regret: Talking to rural voters after GE14

COMMENT | Rural Malay poor remain skeptical of Harapan's interest in their welfare, with ethno-religious fears deepening.

Shafee allowed to intervene in Anwar's appeal

Shafee allowed to intervene in Anwar's appeal

Anwar is appealing his struck-out suit since Shafee was paid RM9.5m to secure his conviction in Sodomy II trial.
Muhyiddin: Don't wreck our unity because of isolated criminal acts

Muhyiddin: Don't wreck our unity because of isolated criminal acts

UPDATED 1.45PM | Fracas was due to 'irresponsible and illegal action', worsened by leaders' racially charged statements, the home minister says.

'Child marriage a necessity in Kelantan’ – roundtable by PAS gov’t concludes

'Child marriage a necessity in Kelantan’ – roundtable by PAS gov’t concludes

Resolutions include a declaration against Putrajaya’s plan to raise minimum marriage age to 18.
Maszlee: Child marriage among reasons for primary school dropouts

Maszlee: Child marriage among reasons for primary school dropouts

UPDATED 5:55PM | PARLIAMENT |  Other reasons include poverty, students' lack of interest, indifferent attitude of parents and sickness. 

Court dismisses bid to postpone developer's takeover of temple site

Court dismisses bid to postpone developer's takeover of temple site

UPDATED 10.12PM | However, the High Court judge recuses himself in another case involving an injunction concerning the temple.
Thinktank: Gov’t regulations for e-hailing and taxi services may cause increase in prices

Thinktank: Gov’t regulations for e-hailing and taxi services may cause increase in prices

Significant new costs and barriers will result in fewer drivers and less competition from new firms, it warns.

Najib's thunderous silence over Edge chair’s 1MDB meeting speaks volumes

Najib's thunderous silence over Edge chair’s 1MDB meeting speaks volumes

MP SPEAKS | By staying silent, ex-PM indirectly confirms revelations he had been informed about Jho Low's actions in 2015. 

Babysitter’s husband gets 20 years’ jail, 12 strokes for sexual abuse of baby Zara

Babysitter’s husband gets 20 years’ jail, 12 strokes for sexual abuse of baby Zara

He had pleaded guilty to inserting his finger into the 11 month-old infant’s private parts.
Time for China to understand Islamic civilisation

Time for China to understand Islamic civilisation

COMMENT | How does forcing Uighurs into rereducation camps help Beijing's strategic interests?

Dr M: Malaysia to extradite Roger Ng if requested by US

Dr M: Malaysia to extradite Roger Ng if requested by US

PM says this is because action, if any, will be taken in the US as the offence was allegedly committed there.
Haniff: Only one 'non-practising lawyer' among nabbed developer's staff

Haniff: Only one 'non-practising lawyer' among nabbed developer's staff

He is responding to Muhyiddin's claim that the One City Development's lawyers hired men to secure the Seafield temple.

Who's behind gangsters ratcheting up racial tensions?

Who's behind gangsters ratcheting up racial tensions?

QUESTION TIME | 'Police should track down those responsible and ensure they bear the full brunt of the law.'

Yoursay: 'Leadership by compromise' will spell Harapan's doom

Yoursay: 'Leadership by compromise' will spell Harapan's doom

YOURSAY | 'There is no greater form of humiliation than dressing up cowardice as prudence.'

MH370: Relatives of those missing say they've found pieces of debris

MH370: Relatives of those missing say they've found pieces of debris

They will meet with the Transport minister to hand over the 'newly recovered debris', some five pieces of debris found off Madagascar.

Witnessing the troubled birth of Pakatan Harapan

Witnessing the troubled birth of Pakatan Harapan

BOOK EXCERPT | Azmin's name came second by a distance when deciding who would be PM candidate.

Yoursay: Seafield riots: 'Errant lawyers' must face full force of law

Yoursay: Seafield riots: 'Errant lawyers' must face full force of law

YOURSAY | 'RM150k being spent on hired hands only raises more questions.'

Minister alleges lawyers paid thugs; Fire Dept rubbishes 'mowed down' claim

Minister alleges lawyers paid thugs; Fire Dept rubbishes 'mowed down' claim

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

On Icerd, Article 153 and resetting race relations and discrimination

On Icerd, Article 153 and resetting race relations and discrimination

COMMENT | Discourse around UN treaty has been distorted by exploiting insecurities in M'sian racial and religious relations.

Panda deal with China to be renegotiated next year - minister

Panda deal with China to be renegotiated next year - minister

PARLIAMENT | Minister also reveals that management costs to increase to RM7.38m for 2019.