Archive - 4 December 2018

All should be careful when issuing, reporting statements - Home Minister

All should be careful when issuing, reporting statements - Home Minister

Muhyiddin says he contacted Education Minister Maszlee Malik over the “1MDB in history” comment.
AirAsia, AirAsia X fined for advertising misleading ticket prices

AirAsia, AirAsia X fined for advertising misleading ticket prices

The were fined RM160,000 each, which was paid in October and November. 

What happens if UK's May loses Brexit vote

What happens if UK's May loses Brexit vote

Chaos, or keep calm and carry on? Here's an explainer.

Ambiga: Table death penalty abolition bill as a gift on Human Rights Day

Ambiga: Table death penalty abolition bill as a gift on Human Rights Day

She sees no reason to delay any further, even on the pretext on 'gathering views'.

Jho Low: Charges against me a cover-up of 'Mahathir regime's failures'

Jho Low: Charges against me a cover-up of 'Mahathir regime's failures'

He says he will not submit to 'any jurisdiction where there is no independent legal process'.

S’gor MB: Free water will end B40 group’s burden of paying monthly bills

S’gor MB: Free water will end B40 group’s burden of paying monthly bills

DUN SELANGOR | Amirudin Shari says the programme would be implemented in March or April.

S’pore: Airspace arrangement will impact stakeholders

S’pore: Airspace arrangement will impact stakeholders

The republic's transport ministry responds to Anthony Loke’s comment made in Parliament today.
Only private vehicles ferrying students need to register - Loke

Only private vehicles ferrying students need to register - Loke

The proposal does not involve parents taking their children to and from school.

BFM investigation must protect the survivors, prioritise their well-being

BFM investigation must protect the survivors, prioritise their well-being

LETTER | The radio station is urged to share details about its third-party investigator and its appointment criteria.

JB port limits: S’pore lodges 'strong protest', hopes to resolve matter amicably

JB port limits: S’pore lodges 'strong protest', hopes to resolve matter amicably

The republic asks M’sia to amend the gazette notifications and refrain from taking any further unilateral action.
When is it ever time for human rights in Malaysia?

When is it ever time for human rights in Malaysia?

COMMENT | Suaram has six questions for the Harapan government that's been flip-flopping over human rights issues.
Time to end employer-employee master-servant relationship

Time to end employer-employee master-servant relationship

LETTER | Inequitable income necessitates a new partnership in industrial relations.
Shame on MCA for not acknowledging and rejecting 1MDB scandal

Shame on MCA for not acknowledging and rejecting 1MDB scandal

MP SPEAKS | No delegate was public-spirited enough to redeem the party’s dignity or to speak up by condemning Najib for the scandal.
Six new select committees announced, Anwar heads reforms caucus

Six new select committees announced, Anwar heads reforms caucus

PARLIAMENT | The new bi-partisan committees will be tasked with scrutinising the federal government.
IGP: CCID to investigate reports on Tabung Haji, foundation

IGP: CCID to investigate reports on Tabung Haji, foundation

The reports are against former senior management including its ex-chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim
Ministry disallows unlimited accumulation of residual waste at Lynas plant

Ministry disallows unlimited accumulation of residual waste at Lynas plant

UPDATED 11.30PM | The rare earth miner is also given conditions for licence renewal.

Ex-AG Apandi, Arul Kanda to be called up by PAC soon

Ex-AG Apandi, Arul Kanda to be called up by PAC soon

Also in line for questioning are former MACC chief Dzulkifli Ahmad and ex-gov't chief secretary Ali Hamsa, says the PAC chief.
Three killed, 26 injured in shopping mall explosion in Kuching

Three killed, 26 injured in shopping mall explosion in Kuching

UPDATED 11PM | The explosion occurred at a shop under renovation at the CityOne complex, say witnesses.

Qatar must respect Asian workers

Qatar must respect Asian workers

LETTER | We should not forget about its repeated human rights violations, especially poor conditions for its workers.
Umno No 2 points to rich non-Malays in rubbishing discrimination claim

Umno No 2 points to rich non-Malays in rubbishing discrimination claim

'Look at who (which race) has the most chartered accountants, engineers, and architects. Look at Bukit Bintang...'
Temple riot: Four claim trial, including a One City security guard

Temple riot: Four claim trial, including a One City security guard

They are charged according to Section 148 of the Penal Code for possessing weapons during a riot.
Harapan gov't reduced inflation by 84 pct

Harapan gov't reduced inflation by 84 pct

LETTER | The previous government had engineered an economy model that had confiscated much from the people.

Learn to take action like Zuraida, BN MP tells ministers

Learn to take action like Zuraida, BN MP tells ministers

Halimah Mohamad Sadique cites the minister's quick action in handling the drowning of six firefighters, and the Seafield temple riots, for instance. 

Suaram: More engagements needed to avoid embarrassing U-turns

Suaram: More engagements needed to avoid embarrassing U-turns

The failure to properly engage the public had led to substantial backlashes, says the human rights body.

PAC mini-reshuffle - three members swapped

PAC mini-reshuffle - three members swapped

PARLIAMENT | Nurul Izzah Anwar and Noraini Ahmad join PAC.
Workers wrongly blamed for productivity ills

Workers wrongly blamed for productivity ills

LETTER | How much has the price of a roti canai and a teh tarik increased over the past five years?
Ambrin has been cooperative, says PAC chief

Ambrin has been cooperative, says PAC chief

PAC head Ronald Kiandee says his testimony will help the committee in its ongoing 1MDB probe.
PAS urges cops to film provocateurs at rally, take immediate action

PAS urges cops to film provocateurs at rally, take immediate action

PAS deputy Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says he hopes no one stirs up any 'unsavoury situation' at the gathering.

Pulau Kukup no longer a national park

Pulau Kukup no longer a national park

Future plans for the site, renowned for its mangrove forests, is unknown.

3,000 Umno Youth members to provide security at anti-Icerd rally

3,000 Umno Youth members to provide security at anti-Icerd rally

Annuar Musa says the youth wing will help coordinate security, along with PAS' Unit Amal.

PAS predicts more than half a million turnout at rally

PAS predicts more than half a million turnout at rally

UPDATED 3PM |  Tuan Ibrahim says this target can be achieved if PAS mobilises 300,000 and Umno, 200,000.

Arrest warrant issued against Jho Low, four others

Arrest warrant issued against Jho Low, four others

UPDATED 4.20PM | Five money laundering charges are levelled against the fugitive businessperson in absentia.

Maszlee: Civics education to mould students into world-class citizens

Maszlee: Civics education to mould students into world-class citizens

INTERVIEW | Education minister also wants to include survival skills such as swimming and first aid into the syllabus.

IGP: Police to issue notice to anti-Icerd rally organisers

IGP: Police to issue notice to anti-Icerd rally organisers

Mohamad Fuzi Harun says police will issue the permission notice to the organisers by today or tomorrow.

Nazri to skip anti-Icerd rally, satisfied with gov't's decision

Nazri to skip anti-Icerd rally, satisfied with gov't's decision

'If we can't believe the prime minister then who can we believe?' he asks.
Wan Azizah, three others, agree to pay damages to Felda

Wan Azizah, three others, agree to pay damages to Felda

This over the publication of two articles in the PKR party organ found to be defamatory.
Johor DAP rep likens defections to cancer, wants law to stop it

Johor DAP rep likens defections to cancer, wants law to stop it

JOHOR DUN | This comes after three Umno lawmakers joined Bersatu.
IGP: 83 people arrested so far over Subang Jaya temple fracas

IGP: 83 people arrested so far over Subang Jaya temple fracas

This is the latest arrest figure as at 8am today, up from 68 arrests as of yesterday.
Maszlee tables three bills to give university students political freedom

Maszlee tables three bills to give university students political freedom

UPDATED 1.08PM | PARLIAMENT | This will allow them to take part in political activities without the risk of disciplinary action.

Cops to record Waytha's statement today

Cops to record Waytha's statement today

UPDATED 8.48PM | Minister said to have sought several postponements for probe on the decade-old video clip.

Maszlee: PM wants curriculum fixed, moots teaching of AI, coding skills

Maszlee: PM wants curriculum fixed, moots teaching of AI, coding skills

INTERVIEW | Mahathir wants future generations to be equipped with the knowledge to face the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Qatari emir scheduled to meet Mahathir this week

Qatari emir scheduled to meet Mahathir this week

Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will also attend anti-corruption awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. 

Seized 'Umno funds': Police, gov't striking out application fixed for Feb 11

Seized 'Umno funds': Police, gov't striking out application fixed for Feb 11

UPDATED 3.38PM | The then Umno organising secretary had filed a suit to recover money seized by police which he claimed belonged to Umno.
Mahfuz: No need to rally, save money for kids' new school term

Mahfuz: No need to rally, save money for kids' new school term

If organisers want to blame 'one or two ministers', it would be sufficient to just meet them, says Amanah rep.

Cambodia eases pressure on opposition, media after EU sanctions threat

Cambodia eases pressure on opposition, media after EU sanctions threat

Legal provisions to enable those banned to resume political activities are being reviewed, says its Foreign Ministry.
Harapan will keep its pledge to create a million jobs, Kula says

Harapan will keep its pledge to create a million jobs, Kula says

PARLIAMENT | Minister explains that Harapan is currently hampered by the problem insufficient manpower.

RKB: Najib’s silence on Ops Yaman 2 due to Saudi allegiance?

RKB: Najib’s silence on Ops Yaman 2 due to Saudi allegiance?

Amanah lawmaker claims Malaysia is complicit in the killing of innocent Yemenis by supplying munitions.

Over 150 rape victims in South Sudan seek UN help

Over 150 rape victims in South Sudan seek UN help

Three UN agencies call for authorities to punish militants behind 'abhorrent attacks'.

Zahid skirts questions on Ops Yaman 2

Zahid skirts questions on Ops Yaman 2

The former deputy prime minister refuses to confirm nor deny of the previous cabinet was unaware of the operation. 

Najib lends support to anti-Icerd rally, calls for show of unity

Najib lends support to anti-Icerd rally, calls for show of unity

Ex-PM says the rally would send a message that the Federal Constitution should not be challenged.

Putrajaya moves to reclaim airspace from Singapore

Putrajaya moves to reclaim airspace from Singapore

PARLIAMENT | Transport minister says gov't will gradually retake delegated airspace beginning late 2019.

In 'New Malaysia', race continues to cast a long shadow

In 'New Malaysia', race continues to cast a long shadow

The Harapan gov't risks alienating one crowd at the expense of pleasing another, says a pollster. 

With just one week left, LFL nudges Putrajaya on death penalty

With just one week left, LFL nudges Putrajaya on death penalty

Lawyer group moots tabling of the repeal bill on Dec 10 - Human Rights Day.

France's Macron hunts for way out of 'yellow vest' protests

France's Macron hunts for way out of 'yellow vest' protests

Riots on Saturday were the worst disturbances Paris has seen since 1968.

Please leave BN, Umno No 2 tells MCA

Please leave BN, Umno No 2 tells MCA

'Burdensome friend' remaining in the coalition is delaying its rejuvenation, says Mohamad Hasan.

Aide: Maszlee did not say 1MDB will enter History syllabus

Aide: Maszlee did not say 1MDB will enter History syllabus

Minister only said the issue will enter the annals of M'sian history, clarifies Shahrul Aman Mohd Saari.

Don't backtrack on Sedition Act moratorium, gov't urged

Don't backtrack on Sedition Act moratorium, gov't urged

Do not fall into the trap of those seeking to make it a racial and religious issue, cautions Latheefa Koya.

Lion Air ponders cancelling Boeing jets in row over crash

Lion Air ponders cancelling Boeing jets in row over crash

Co-founder Rusdi Kirana believes the aircraft makers are trying to deflect blame over the doomed October flight.

Presenting legal advice, PM May fans flames of Brexit rebellion

Presenting legal advice, PM May fans flames of Brexit rebellion

May faces an uphill struggle to secure parliament’s approval in a vote on Dec 11.

Britain's May launches high-stakes parliamentary debate on Brexit plan

Britain's May launches high-stakes parliamentary debate on Brexit plan

Defeat could make it more likely that Britain holds a second referendum.

'Unregistered pesticides flowing in from neighbouring nations'

'Unregistered pesticides flowing in from neighbouring nations'

Use of prohibited substances serious among farmers in northern states, says Agriculture DG.

Body of former US president Bush lies in state in US Capitol

Body of former US president Bush lies in state in US Capitol

He died last Friday and will be buried at the Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas, on Thursday.

10 steps to overcome temple and other sensitivities

10 steps to overcome temple and other sensitivities

QUESTION TIME | Harapan must free itself of all fetters of the BN to reduce racial tension.

Yoursay: Enough of violent threats, haul Ibrahim Ali in

Yoursay: Enough of violent threats, haul Ibrahim Ali in

YOURSAY | 'Is not what the Perkasa leader says seditious?'

Why we shouldn’t fear the Dec 8 Umno-PAS rally

Why we shouldn’t fear the Dec 8 Umno-PAS rally

COMMENT | The anti-Icerd gathering is a weak attempt by the two parties to remain relevant.
A litany of problems in Auditor-General’s Report; anti-Icerd rally gets the greenlight

A litany of problems in Auditor-General’s Report; anti-Icerd rally gets the greenlight

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