Archive - 7 December 2018

S’pore says no to M’sia’s proposal to avoid disputed area

S’pore says no to M’sia’s proposal to avoid disputed area

Its foreign ministry doesn’t agree with the proposal to cease sending assets into the disputed maritime zone.
Europe should be afraid of Huawei and Chinese tech firms, EU tech official says

Europe should be afraid of Huawei and Chinese tech firms, EU tech official says

Huawei pledges to spend US$2b to address security issues raised by UK gov’t

Home ministry bans book on Malayan Communist Party

Home ministry bans book on Malayan Communist Party

Its sec-gen says the book has been prohibited for sympathising with the communists.

More police inconsistencies highlighted as Suhakam closes missing persons inquiry

More police inconsistencies highlighted as Suhakam closes missing persons inquiry

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Witnesses from the police are unable to account for discrepancies.
Maritime dispute: M'sia proposes de-escalation plan to S'pore

Maritime dispute: M'sia proposes de-escalation plan to S'pore

Foreign minister says the gov’t hopes to 'convene a meeting sometime in the middle of this month'
S'pore 'strongly cautions' M'sia on 'encroachment'

S'pore 'strongly cautions' M'sia on 'encroachment'

S'pore defence minister uploads video of a coastal defence vessel to send a message.
Putting human rights on hold and empowering politics of hate

Putting human rights on hold and empowering politics of hate

It is regrettable that the authorities fail to appreciate the spirit of Human Rights Day.
PM: Malaysia can only be a developed nation if it resists corruption

PM: Malaysia can only be a developed nation if it resists corruption

He says Malaysia needs to take corruption seriously if it wants to join the ranks of developed countries
Abu Kassim: Auditor-general tried to brief MACC on 'unreported' 1MDB matter

Abu Kassim: Auditor-general tried to brief MACC on 'unreported' 1MDB matter

He says as a result of this, the graftbuster launched an investigation.
PM advised us to postpone event, says Suhakam chief

PM advised us to postpone event, says Suhakam chief

PMO sought postponement based on the points raised by the police.
Don't let me and the country down, Dr M tells Harimau Malaya

Don't let me and the country down, Dr M tells Harimau Malaya

PM speaks to national football team ahead of AFF Suzuki Cup final first-leg tie against Vietnam. 

PM hopes rally goers will be peaceful and won't litter

PM hopes rally goers will be peaceful and won't litter

Dr Mahathir Mohamad issues advice on the eve of the rally against Icerd.
S'gor and Johor rulers regret fake news linking them to anti-Icerd rally

S'gor and Johor rulers regret fake news linking them to anti-Icerd rally

UPDATED 7.07PM | Both sultans respond to claim on social media that three rulers will attend the rally.

Botched circumcision: Five defendants apply to strike out suit

Botched circumcision: Five defendants apply to strike out suit

The defendants claim that they were not involved in the circumcision.

Najib and Irwan's IPIC-related charges transferred to High Court

Najib and Irwan's IPIC-related charges transferred to High Court

This means all 3 of ex-PM's criminal cases - related to 1MDB, SRC Int'l and IPIC - will be heard at the same court.

Johor will state stand on Pulau Kukup on Sunday

Johor will state stand on Pulau Kukup on Sunday

MB Osman Sapian says he will answer all questions raised during the winding-up session of the Johor state assembly.
Japan gov’t to halt buying Huawei, ZTE equipment – sources

Japan gov’t to halt buying Huawei, ZTE equipment – sources

The move is to strengthen defences against intelligence leaks, cyber attacks.

Racial supremacy of any kind is not Islamic

Racial supremacy of any kind is not Islamic

LETTERWe must look at the realities of Malaysia today and reflect on the distribution of rights.

MACC: 37 yet to declare assets, including deputy minister

MACC: 37 yet to declare assets, including deputy minister

UPDATED 7.18PM | The rest include 13 Harapan MPs and 24 political aides, says the commission.

RM19.47b in GST refunds not paid to 121,429 individuals, companies

RM19.47b in GST refunds not paid to 121,429 individuals, companies

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng clarifies figures concerning arrears by previous gov't. 

Suhakam raps 'security risk' excuse in 'New M'sia', event moved to Sunday

Suhakam raps 'security risk' excuse in 'New M'sia', event moved to Sunday

UPDATED 6.43PM | Commission chairperson Razali Ismail says police should have been able to handle the risks.

Temple riot: Four men remanded over attack on firefighter

Temple riot: Four men remanded over attack on firefighter

Adib still in critical condition though stable.
What more can be said about the 'mengamuk' mentality?

What more can be said about the 'mengamuk' mentality?

COMMENT | Only the liberal Malay-educated class can spark a much-needed transformation of the national psyche.
Get through Aussie customs with Lynas waste – Fuziah dares CEO

Get through Aussie customs with Lynas waste – Fuziah dares CEO

'I dare Lacaze to pack a suitcase of Lynas Norm and try to get through customs in Australia with it'.

Giving in to bullies again - Ambiga tweets her frustration

Giving in to bullies again - Ambiga tweets her frustration

Criticising the cancellation of Suhakam's event, she notes that Malaysia is a UN Human Rights Council member.

Malays caught in race to embarrass one another - Sultan Nazrin

Malays caught in race to embarrass one another - Sultan Nazrin

UPDATED 3.54PM | The deputy king notes the Malays are obsessed with the blame game.
Saturday rallies: S'pore advises citizens to defer travelling to KL

Saturday rallies: S'pore advises citizens to defer travelling to KL

Remain vigilant, its ministry also tells Singaporeans currently in Malaysia.

Najib: Expedite process to return seized RM116.7m to Umno

Najib: Expedite process to return seized RM116.7m to Umno

The former PM says the party needs the funds for its operational and political activities.
Suhakam rues gov't influenced by 'pressure tactics', 'extremism'

Suhakam rues gov't influenced by 'pressure tactics', 'extremism'

Forced to postpone tomorrow's event, its chairperson expresses 'deep regret and severe disappointment'.

Third national car - insane use of taxpayers' money

Third national car - insane use of taxpayers' money

COMMENT | There is no doubt that the gov't will have to 'protect' the third national car, as it did with Proton.

Navigating sexual harassment

Navigating sexual harassment

COMMENT | We all have a right to personal opinions but institutional action must be transparently based on objective, verifiable facts. 

Rela member denies being bribed to withdraw report against 'Datuk Seri'

Rela member denies being bribed to withdraw report against 'Datuk Seri'

Melvin Cheong says he withdrew report due to job commitments, which made coming to court a burden. 

Maszlee: New PTPTN repayment scheme postponed

Maszlee: New PTPTN repayment scheme postponed

This is to allow for collective input from all stakeholders, says the education minister.

Hannah: Shorten time period for sexual harassment probes in civil service

Hannah: Shorten time period for sexual harassment probes in civil service

Deputy minister says 21-day period, as per current SOP, is too long for victims to endure.

Less exams, more human values - right on!

Less exams, more human values - right on!

COMMENT | The Education Minister's ideas to create a future generation that is wholesome, diverse and has great values are great.
Perak MB not taking any action against plot to topple him

Perak MB not taking any action against plot to topple him

Ahmad Faizal is leaving it to the authorities to carry out investigation.
Tennessee executes convicted murderer by electric chair

Tennessee executes convicted murderer by electric chair

Killer had been on death row since March 1982.
Police tell Suhakam to cancel tomorrow's human rights event

Police tell Suhakam to cancel tomorrow's human rights event

UPDATED 2PM | The commission has been asked to postpone its event, which was to be attended by the prime minister.

Make death sentence non-mandatory and subject to judges' discretion

Make death sentence non-mandatory and subject to judges' discretion

ADUN SPEAKS | I am against the total abolishment of the death sentence, for a number of reasons.

Air pollution killed 1.24 million people in India last year, says study

Air pollution killed 1.24 million people in India last year, says study

It also reduced the average life expectancy by 1.7 years, according to the study
PAS, Umno don't have to tie the knot, says Annuar

PAS, Umno don't have to tie the knot, says Annuar

'We don't have to be in an official relationship, but we can work together,' adds the Umno sec-gen.
Fuziah: Local authorities can take action on unregistered tahfiz schools

Fuziah: Local authorities can take action on unregistered tahfiz schools

Deputy minister notes that unlike religious departments, local authorities have power to shut down unregistered premises. 

PAS and Umno can never unite, says Hadi

PAS and Umno can never unite, says Hadi

However, both parties can co-operate despite their different ideologies, PAS president adds.

Asean needs effective framework to fight cybercrimes - Gobind

Asean needs effective framework to fight cybercrimes - Gobind

Measures to strengthen security must not be confined to Asean, the minister adds.
Parliament unanimously passed Budget 2019

Parliament unanimously passed Budget 2019

The majority of the MPs gave their support through a voice vote.
Malaysian uncertainties complicate Aussie miner Lynas' growth plans

Malaysian uncertainties complicate Aussie miner Lynas' growth plans

CEO says political uncertainty makes investment decisions difficult.
Salahuddin Ayub receives death threat, suspect remanded

Salahuddin Ayub receives death threat, suspect remanded

'I have never quarrelled with anyone,' says the agriculture minister.

Probe team to handle sexual harassment allegations at BFM

Probe team to handle sexual harassment allegations at BFM

It is an independent investigating committee comprising lawyers, says the radio station founder.

'Human rights celebration on anti-Icerd rally day a provocation'

'Human rights celebration on anti-Icerd rally day a provocation'

While the gatherings are in different venues, what if the two groups of supporters bump into each other, asks Umno sec-gen.

Fearing 'Act IV' of unrest, France to close Eiffel Tower, Louvre

Fearing 'Act IV' of unrest, France to close Eiffel Tower, Louvre

A repeat of last Saturday’s violence in Paris would deal a blow to the economy.
Facebook to check Indian political ads in build-up to vote

Facebook to check Indian political ads in build-up to vote

Advertisers wanting to run political ads on FB will have to confirm their identity and location.

Why is PTPTN punishing those paying up diligently?

Why is PTPTN punishing those paying up diligently?

LETTER | And then again, why reward defaulters by removing them from the travel blacklist?

India urges training to replicate Lion Air crash for Boeing pilots

India urges training to replicate Lion Air crash for Boeing pilots

Pilots should be trained on a simulator that replicates the scenario that led to Lion Air crash.
Yoursay: What price for putting our troops in harm’s way in Yemen

Yoursay: What price for putting our troops in harm’s way in Yemen

YOURSAY | ‘Deploying our troops without cabinet approval is surely a crime.’
Yoursay: Harapan can't afford another flip-flop, this time over PTPTN

Yoursay: Harapan can't afford another flip-flop, this time over PTPTN

YOURSAY | 'All these borrowers are taking advantage of the situation.'
Magic bullets for integration with integrity

Magic bullets for integration with integrity

COMMENT | If we observe these 10 basic rules, our lives will be filled with integrity and be more meaningful.

PTPTN justifies its pay deduction scheme; cops set conditions for Saturday's rally

PTPTN justifies its pay deduction scheme; cops set conditions for Saturday's rally

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