Archive - 5 December 2018

Temple riot: 14 more remanded, three remands extended

Temple riot: 14 more remanded, three remands extended

Remand orders were issued for one to four days against the suspects, aged 18 to 40.
MACC questions Tebing Tinggi assemblyperson over alleged bid to topple Perak MB

MACC questions Tebing Tinggi assemblyperson over alleged bid to topple Perak MB

Abdul Aziz Bari had his statement recorded for some two hours.

Final reminder to Musa Aman’s son to take oath as MP

Final reminder to Musa Aman’s son to take oath as MP

SABAH DUN | Yamani Hafez’s reason for his absence since the first day’s sitting is unknown.

Malaysia advance to AFF Suzuki Cup final

Malaysia advance to AFF Suzuki Cup final

Match sees dramatic finish as defending champions Thailand miss last-minute penalty
Speaker: Perak MB’s motion on Icerd not rejected, he withdrew it himself

Speaker: Perak MB’s motion on Icerd not rejected, he withdrew it himself

UPDATED 10.25PM | The MB had filed it on Nov 17 but withdrew it after Putrajaya announced it will shelf the ratification on Nov 23.

Qatar ruler arrives in M’sia for working visit

Qatar ruler arrives in M’sia for working visit

This is his second visit to Malaysia since ascending to the throne in 2013.

Agriculture minister receives calf carcass, death threat, at service centre

Agriculture minister receives calf carcass, death threat, at service centre

It is understood that a suspect is already in custody in connection to the threat against Salahuddin Ayub.
LHDN: Don’t ignore email on special voluntary declaration programme

LHDN: Don’t ignore email on special voluntary declaration programme

Recipients are those who have yet to submit or irregularly submitted their Income Tax Return Form (BNCP), under-declared income or over-claimed tax relief.

Ministry received 823 complaints since implementing SST

Ministry received 823 complaints since implementing SST

PARLIAMENT | Most of the grouses are related to the increased prices of goods. 
Singapore: Airspace and JB port limits issues should be discussed constructively

Singapore: Airspace and JB port limits issues should be discussed constructively

Both issues cropped up yesterday resulting in both countries releasing several statements one after the other.

M’sia open to airspace talks with S’pore, says Loke

M’sia open to airspace talks with S’pore, says Loke

'The delegated airspace was given to Singapore in 1974, but it belongs to Malaysia.'

PAC obtains statement from Madinah on 1MDB audit ‘tampering’, says its chief

PAC obtains statement from Madinah on 1MDB audit ‘tampering’, says its chief

The auditor-general says she has also provided the original report to PAC during questioning.
Singapore stands by its claim on encroachment

Singapore stands by its claim on encroachment

Its transport ministry insists JB port limits encroaches into S'pore waters, violating its sovereignty and international law. 

Zahid: Sivarraajh's ejection from Dewan Rakyat against constitution

Zahid: Sivarraajh's ejection from Dewan Rakyat against constitution

The BN chair argues that the Cameron Highlands MP's appeal period against the election court's decision still stands.
IJN: No visitors for Adib for the next three days

IJN: No visitors for Adib for the next three days

This is to allow him to undergo physio sessions and reduce risk of infection.

Employers must make Socso contributions for foreign workers from Jan

Employers must make Socso contributions for foreign workers from Jan

These payments involve the 1.8 million foreign workers in the country, the HR minister says.
Loke: S'pore's claims inaccurate; JB port limits have not enroached into S'pore

Loke: S'pore's claims inaccurate; JB port limits have not enroached into S'pore

M'sia urges S'pore to prevent its enforcement agencies from intruding into M'sia’s territorial sea

Take a bow, sir

Take a bow, sir

Commissioner Amar Singh has retired after dedicating three decades of his life to the police force.
Nga on 'topple' MB: 'Mickey Mouse' tale to cover-up BN scandal?

Nga on 'topple' MB: 'Mickey Mouse' tale to cover-up BN scandal?

Perak DAP links coup claim to disclosure of MB Inc's spending under the previous government.

I was not the MACC chief then, Dzulkifli says on 1MDB audit ‘tampering’ incident

I was not the MACC chief then, Dzulkifli says on 1MDB audit ‘tampering’ incident

He said that he was at the 1MDB board meeting as a legal officer from AGC.
Pulau Kukup de-gazetted in March 2018, gov't document shows

Pulau Kukup de-gazetted in March 2018, gov't document shows

UPDATED 9.55PM | The document sighted by Malaysiakini states the national park has also been transferred under the name of the Johor ruler in October.
Sources: Arul Kanda to be charged over 1MDB audit report 'tampering'

Sources: Arul Kanda to be charged over 1MDB audit report 'tampering'

EXCLUSIVE | Former PM Najib is also expected to be hauled to court over this.

Providing free water to all is not sustainable – S'gor MB

Providing free water to all is not sustainable – S'gor MB

SELANGOR DUN | He says water programme will cost over RM200m, can’t be sustained if free for all.
A fine line between democracy and kakistocracy

A fine line between democracy and kakistocracy

ADUN SPEAKS | Johor MB and gov’t of the day need to be clear on their definition of democracy.
Anti-Icerd rally: Guan Eng slams Hadi for 'pitting Muslims against non-Muslims'

Anti-Icerd rally: Guan Eng slams Hadi for 'pitting Muslims against non-Muslims'

The PAS president's remark that non-Muslim MPs greatly outnumbered Muslim MPs is inaccurate and highly provocative, says DAP sec-gen.
Shafee wants to recuse judge for his RM9.5m case

Shafee wants to recuse judge for his RM9.5m case

This is because Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah is also presiding over Najib's 1MDB charges, senior lawyer argues.

Sleepness nights over lawyer's statement on auditors and the audited

Sleepness nights over lawyer's statement on auditors and the audited

LETTER | I have been hoping and waiting for a response from the Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Audit Oversight Board (AOB).
Perak opposition leader claims he has proof of plot to topple MB

Perak opposition leader claims he has proof of plot to topple MB

Saarani Mohamad says he has a photograph of a meeting hatched for the purpose, and SDs by five Umno reps.
Court grants 100-year-old RM100,000 in pension arrears

Court grants 100-year-old RM100,000 in pension arrears

UPDATED 6.25PM | The retired KTM crane operator had his pension grade wrongly classified by the PSD.
Federal Court to study submissions before deciding on Raub gold mine's appeal

Federal Court to study submissions before deciding on Raub gold mine's appeal

This concerns defamation suit filed by Raub Australia Gold Mining against activist Hue Shieh Lee. 

Zuraida: Recovering firefighter Adib may wed end of this month

Zuraida: Recovering firefighter Adib may wed end of this month

IJN reports that his condition is '70 percent' stable.

MCA: When will Kit Siang apologise for Dr M 'most corrupt' PM claim?

MCA: When will Kit Siang apologise for Dr M 'most corrupt' PM claim?

Ti Lian Ker returns fire after the DAP leader accuses MCA of cowardice for not repudiating Najib.

SPM chemistry paper good but one error

SPM chemistry paper good but one error

LETTER | May this be a challenge itself to the Examinations Board to minimise such errors in the future.
'He said yes, so can lah!' - Siti Hasmah recounts Imran hand-holding

'He said yes, so can lah!' - Siti Hasmah recounts Imran hand-holding

'They treat me like a mother,' she adds as she jokes about moment she asked to hold Pakistani PM's hand.

Ensuring transparency of Budget 2019

Ensuring transparency of Budget 2019

COMMENT | Measures must be taken to ensure that episodes of misappropriation and misuse of funding do not reoccur.
Witness: I ran into collapsed site twice to find my husband

Witness: I ran into collapsed site twice to find my husband

She says the gas explosion occurred before the ceiling of the restaurant collapsed.
Shocked and saddened by Kuching mall explosion

Shocked and saddened by Kuching mall explosion

LETTER | Contractors must ensure that the workers are properly trained and certified.

Programme director: Rally targets 'traitors', not other races

Programme director: Rally targets 'traitors', not other races

Kamaruzaman Mohamad clarifies that the anti-Icerd rally is not linked to the temple riots.
Perak exco member, MP remain free after acquittal

Perak exco member, MP remain free after acquittal

This comes after prosecution withdraws its appeal against their acquittal over the Kita Lawan rally.

Najib and Rosmah visit injured firefighter at IJN

Najib and Rosmah visit injured firefighter at IJN

They noted that the Muhammad Adib can now make hand gestures

Anti-Icerd rally: Najib to attend, organiser invites Dr M and Anwar

Anti-Icerd rally: Najib to attend, organiser invites Dr M and Anwar

'We welcome anyone who wants to attend...and to listen to the views of the people'.

Hisham claims Ops Yaman 2 was approved by NSC

Hisham claims Ops Yaman 2 was approved by NSC

He says that if the deputy defence minister does not know this, then he does not know how to be a minister.
Kelantan declares Dec 9 'cuti peristiwa' in view of anti-Icerd rally

Kelantan declares Dec 9 'cuti peristiwa' in view of anti-Icerd rally

MB says this is to facilitate the travel plans of those wishing to attend Dec 8 gathering.

Sivarraajh ejected due to court declaring his seat vacant

Sivarraajh ejected due to court declaring his seat vacant

UPDATED 2.39PM | Speaker shows him the exit pending clarification if there is a stay order on the Election Court's decision.

Unfair to attack Khalid over Taman Rimba Kiara project

Unfair to attack Khalid over Taman Rimba Kiara project

LETTER | There are always two sides of the story and it would be unfair for Khalid if the truth goes untold.
Will a former AG be charged? Hanipa says it’s now possible

Will a former AG be charged? Hanipa says it’s now possible

PARLIAMENT | This is now possible, thanks to changes brought by the Harapan-led gov’t, says the deputy minister.

99 people arrested so far over riots, says IGP

99 people arrested so far over riots, says IGP

Mohamad Fuzi Harun says 16 more people have been arrested since yesterday over Seafield temple riots. 

Finnish visitors told to observe Malaysian laws, heed local customs

Finnish visitors told to observe Malaysian laws, heed local customs

Finnish envoy comments on four Finns deported for distributing religious materials in Langkawi. 

World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor

Brazilian case study could offer women with uterine infertility access to larger pool of potential donors, says lead researcher.

Nine-figure price tag for luxury vessel Equanimity

Nine-figure price tag for luxury vessel Equanimity

UPDATED 5:37PM | 1MDB and the government's legal team reveal there are bidders, but is tightlipped on the details.

Federal CCID chief Amar Singh retires

Federal CCID chief Amar Singh retires

The long-serving cop cites 1MDB probe as being among the biggest and the most challenging in his career.

MACC quizzes former chief Dzulkifli

MACC quizzes former chief Dzulkifli

It is believed this is over the alleged tampering of 1MDB's national audit report.
AG's roles: Gov't says no two-thirds, Umno and PAS say let's talk

AG's roles: Gov't says no two-thirds, Umno and PAS say let's talk

PARLIAMENT | Opposition says it will help the gov't get the two-thirds majority it needs to separate the roles of the AG and public prosecutor.
TMJ: Pulau Kukup will soon fall under sultanate land

TMJ: Pulau Kukup will soon fall under sultanate land

Crown prince of Johor gives his assurance that Pulau Kukup will remain as a park.
Lynas eyes legal options on M'sia plant review

Lynas eyes legal options on M'sia plant review

This comes after M'sia adds new conditions to license renewals for Aussie rare earth miner's US$800m plant.  

Levelling the e-hailing and taxi field: would it be detrimental to consumers?

Levelling the e-hailing and taxi field: would it be detrimental to consumers?

Creating A Level Playing Field For E-hailing Sector, Taxi Operators And Consumers

What happened to bringing Jho Low back? – Kit Siang to Hisham

What happened to bringing Jho Low back? – Kit Siang to Hisham

'Does this mean that Hishammuddin has tried but failed, or he has not tried at all?'
S'pore: No earlier objection from M'sia aviation authority to new landing procedures

S'pore: No earlier objection from M'sia aviation authority to new landing procedures

This after Malaysia says it will object to the new landing protocols at the Seletar airport in Singapore.

National Auctioneers granted bid to challenge e-lelong system

National Auctioneers granted bid to challenge e-lelong system

Council asserts the livelihoods of 1,800 auctioneers are affected by the e-lelong system.
Two rallies on Dec 8: One for human rights, the other anti-Icerd

Two rallies on Dec 8: One for human rights, the other anti-Icerd

The PM will be attending the one held by Suhakam to celebrate Human Rights Day.

IGP: Charges against Jho Low, 4 others are over Good Star, TIA

IGP: Charges against Jho Low, 4 others are over Good Star, TIA

UPDATED 1.19PM | Mohamad Fuzi Harun gives further details on charges against 1MDB-linked businessperson and four associates. 

US ‘model soldier' gets 25 years in prison for supporting Islamic State

US ‘model soldier' gets 25 years in prison for supporting Islamic State

After swearing an oath, he said he was ready to take his rifle to downtown Honolulu and start shooting.
PM: M'sia can measure JB port limits to verify S'pore claim

PM: M'sia can measure JB port limits to verify S'pore claim

Mahathir responds to protest lodged by S'pore regarding alleged encroachment into its territorial waters. 

Dropping of 52 staff from a federal course will be probed, says PM

Dropping of 52 staff from a federal course will be probed, says PM

UPDATED 11.47PM | Putrajaya does not want anyone victimised under efforts to cut administration budget, Dr M adds.

Lawyer: Putrajaya must intervene and save Pulau Kukup

Lawyer: Putrajaya must intervene and save Pulau Kukup

N Surendran also demands Johor gov't explains who will profit from de-gazetting the national park

Victim of attempted rape in Sudan, aged 19, gets death sentence

Victim of attempted rape in Sudan, aged 19, gets death sentence

The sentence for killing her husband who tried to rape her is declared world's worst case for women's rights.

US charges four in 'Panama Papers' tax evasion scheme

US charges four in 'Panama Papers' tax evasion scheme

Three of the four people have already been arrested, prosecutors say.
Bersatu’s racism and the danger of anti-Icerd rally

Bersatu’s racism and the danger of anti-Icerd rally

COMMENT | Why is Umno and PAS determined to hold the anti-Icerd rally?
Maszlee rates himself 9.95 out of 10 as a 'learner', not as a minister

Maszlee rates himself 9.95 out of 10 as a 'learner', not as a minister

INTERVIEW | Education minister says he has learned many things over the past six months - on a steep learning curve.

Argentina announces US$2.3b joint shale oil project with Petronas

Argentina announces US$2.3b joint shale oil project with Petronas

The Belgium-sized Vaca Muerta deposit in western Argentina has the world’s second-largest shale gas and fourth-largest shale oil deposits. 
HIV infections through sexual transmission on the rise - Dzulkefly

HIV infections through sexual transmission on the rise - Dzulkefly

The minister says sexually transmitted infections increases to 91pct last year, compared to 33pct in 2002.

Maszlee: Without exams, focus can be on character building

Maszlee: Without exams, focus can be on character building

INTERVIEW | The education minister explains proposal to scrap exams for Standard One to Standard Three pupils.
Yoursay: Najib can’t dictate what goes into history books - because he’s history

Yoursay: Najib can’t dictate what goes into history books - because he’s history

YOURSAY | ‘But why stop at 1MDB? Let’s record all financial scandals in textbooks.’
Welcome to the Ministry of Small Matters

Welcome to the Ministry of Small Matters

COMMENT | A sense of urgency is why people are often most furious at the ministry for only caring about small matters.

Yoursay: Should the Harapan gov’t reactivate the Sedition Act?

Yoursay: Should the Harapan gov’t reactivate the Sedition Act?

YOURSAY | ‘When people say keep the Sedition Act, they're assuming it will never be used against them.’
Dewan Rakyat may extend sitting by two days

Dewan Rakyat may extend sitting by two days

There is a possibility Putrajaya may table the bill to abolish death penalty after Friday's cabinet decision.

Civil society ups pressure to abolish death penalty; Jho Low charged again

Civil society ups pressure to abolish death penalty; Jho Low charged again

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

Johor gov't refuses to take back opposition leader's perks

Johor gov't refuses to take back opposition leader's perks

Allowance and room provided made in recognition of his role in the state and will not be withdrawn, says MB.

Educate the public, instead of backtracking on promises - Ambiga tells Harapan

Educate the public, instead of backtracking on promises - Ambiga tells Harapan

She said that the government must explain the concept and rationale behind reform decisions.

Death row inmates' kin plead for second chance

Death row inmates' kin plead for second chance

They bow three times and express hope that the capital punishment will be abolished soon.