Archive - 8 December 2018

China calls the case involving daughter of Huawei's founder 'extremely nasty'.

Criminal activities in Eastern Sabah Security Zone have clearly affected tourism and people's security, Shafie Apdal says. 

The S'wak city's 11th Christmas parade was reportedly organised by 15 local churches.

Deputy minister expresses concern that mining company may be using excuse to stall gov't action against it.

Rembau MP points to S'pore ministers voicing out on disputed waters, says M'sian counterparts must rally public opinion. 

A Seremban protester says matter isn't over until gov't confirms it won't be ratifying Icerd in Parliament.

Blogger Firdaus Abdullah's video shows Mahathir driving on Jalan Raja Chulan, 2km away from rally venue.

'I congratulate organisers and police for a peaceful rally. Welcome to New M'sia,' activist tweets. 

Tens of thousands of protesters, mostly clad in white, are seated along Jalan Raja in the sweltering heat to voice their objection to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd).

Bersatu president responds to request to comment on alleged attempt to lobby for Osman Sapian to be replaced.

LETTER | Gender-based violence can happen to anyone, but women migrant workers are particularly at risk.

Fire Dept DG says he was informed about injured firefighter's condition by the National Heart Institute.

Oil-producing countries agree to cut production to 1.2 million barrels per day for the next six months.

UPDATED 5.49PM | Mahathir says a democratic gov't cannot compel elected reps to stay in their parties.

UPDATED 5.30PM | Prime minister dismisses talks of a cabinet shake-up.

UPDATED 5.25PM | Mahathir defends his administration against criticism that it flip-flops on its manifesto.

UPDATED 4.48PM | I decided that we will not accept Icerd, (but) Suhakam wants to accept Icerd, so how can I go?"

IGP says there would be security 'issues' if this was held on the same day as the anti-Icerd rally. 

All suspects were employees at the fast food outlet where the threat was called in.

A S'porean minister, meanwhile, says the risk of 'accidents' in disputed waters cannot be underestimated.

Fuzi reminds protesters at the gathering not to create any provocation.

'Pak Long' left Kampar at 4am yesterday in order to 'defend religion, race and country'.

Diplomats say only eight of the 15 members of the UN Security Council are backing the bid.

Others hopped the border fence, often directly into the hands of US immigration authorities.

LIVE | PAS syura council secretary leads the crowd to recite a supplication, praying for Harapan's rule to be shortened.

Meng Wanzhou faces extradition to the United States over fraud charges.

Thousands of police drafted into Paris, other towns, for weekend.

'As Malaysians, we are all responsible for looking after peace,' adds the deputy minister.

COMMENT | By not acting against the risk posed by anti-Icerd rally, it really is a dark turn for civil society and rational Malaysians.

The viral letter is of no value, explains DPM's political secretary.

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