Archive - 9 December 2018

Rosmah's ex-associate and tycoon who apologised to Najib donate to Harapan

Rosmah's ex-associate and tycoon who apologised to Najib donate to Harapan

UPDATED 1.11AM | Deepak Jaikishan and Stanley Thai collectively fork out RM500k for portraits of DPM and PM respectively at Harapan fundraising dinner. 

Penang police bust Myanmar human trafficking syndicate

Penang police bust Myanmar human trafficking syndicate

Police find 19 suspected migrants hidden in upper room of a house, arrest 3 Myanmar nationals. 

Harapan fundraising dinner raises RM2.89m

Harapan fundraising dinner raises RM2.89m

UPDATED 1.23AM | The coalition raises RM1.67m from the sale of dinner tables, and RM1.22m from auction of leaders' photos. 

 

Tony Pua paid the price for pushing fresh faces, says Hannah

Tony Pua paid the price for pushing fresh faces, says Hannah

Deputy minister says Pua may have been ousted from S'gor DAP leadership due to selection of GE14 candidates.

Perlis DAP breaks ranks, wants Putrajaya to retain death penalty

Perlis DAP breaks ranks, wants Putrajaya to retain death penalty

Perlis DAP convention unanimously approves motion against death penalty's abolition.

Chong Wei to resume training in January at earliest

Chong Wei to resume training in January at earliest

National badminton ace says his return to training depends on doctor's decision.

Gov't mulls new KPIs for civil service

Gov't mulls new KPIs for civil service

Chief Secretary to the Gov't Ismail Bakar says the gov't will take into account all aspects on the matter. 

Probe into former Kedah BN state rep almost complete, says MACC

Probe into former Kedah BN state rep almost complete, says MACC

The case involves the alleged misappropriation of RM30,000 from the Kedah menteri besar’s special fund.

After Putrajaya abandons Icerd, DAP Youth wants better human rights education

After Putrajaya abandons Icerd, DAP Youth wants better human rights education

Teh Hoong Keat says this would prevent extremists from using religion and race for political ends.

S'gor DAP passes resolution urging revival of local elections

S'gor DAP passes resolution urging revival of local elections

Party also calls on S'gor gov't to provide local candidates access to key posts in local assemblies.

Trump says Kelly to quit as White House chief of staff by year-end

Trump says Kelly to quit as White House chief of staff by year-end

US president reportedly in discussions to pick Mike Pence's aide Nick Ayers for the post.

Ministry urged to include anti-corruption in Moral Studies textbooks

Ministry urged to include anti-corruption in Moral Studies textbooks

MCPF's Lee Lam Thye says students should learn to loathe graft the same way they are taught to loathe drugs.

MACC probing alleged misappropriation of Johor bumiputera trust funds

MACC probing alleged misappropriation of Johor bumiputera trust funds

State MACC director says investigation began soon after report was lodged by Senggarang state rep on Dec 3. 

Don't meddle with Pulau Kukup, TMJ tells 'outsider' Xavier

Don't meddle with Pulau Kukup, TMJ tells 'outsider' Xavier

Johor crown prince tells minister not to use degazetting to divert attention because he is 'not performing'.

Anti-Icerd rally: Put that in the history books, Ahmad Maslan tells minister

Anti-Icerd rally: Put that in the history books, Ahmad Maslan tells minister

Ex-deputy minister takes a dig at Maszlee Malik, claims rally was 'largest assembly in M'sian history'. 

'With call to stand up to S'pore, KJ has finally snapped out of his dream'

'With call to stand up to S'pore, KJ has finally snapped out of his dream'

Raja Bahrin asks why Khairy and Umno ministers didn't do the same when they were in power.

Tony Pua ousted in Selangor DAP election

Tony Pua ousted in Selangor DAP election

UPDATED 7PM | Meanwhile, Gobind Singh Deo is elected as the new Selangor DAP chief. 

Hindu monks, activists rally in New Delhi demanding new Ayodhya temple

Hindu monks, activists rally in New Delhi demanding new Ayodhya temple

Most Hindus believe the warrior-god Ram was born at the site.
Johor 2019 budget not 'copy and paste,' says MB

Johor 2019 budget not 'copy and paste,' says MB

The budget balances people's needs and reality, stresses Osman Sapian.
Sabah to set up committee to fight corruption

Sabah to set up committee to fight corruption

State MACC chief Sazali Salbi says this is part of an ongoing effort to make Sabah free of graft.

Organiser to be called up over presence of children at anti-Icerd rally

Organiser to be called up over presence of children at anti-Icerd rally

KL police chief says this is an offence under Section 4(2)(f) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

'PTPTN repayment scheme decided by Education Ministry, not Finance'

'PTPTN repayment scheme decided by Education Ministry, not Finance'

Guan Eng also declines to state whether he personally agrees with the scheme.

All GPS reps are corruption-free, says Sarawak minister

All GPS reps are corruption-free, says Sarawak minister

Talib Zulpilip even offers his personal mobile number for people to report wrongdoings.

We'll fight opposition's racial politics by mending economy - Guan Eng

We'll fight opposition's racial politics by mending economy - Guan Eng

Improving people's livelihood is Harapan's best weapon, adds the finance minister.

Earthquake hits three provinces in Indonesia

Earthquake hits three provinces in Indonesia

No reports of casualty or tsunami threat.
Human rights are aligned with religion, says Suhakam chief

Human rights are aligned with religion, says Suhakam chief

UPDATED 4.25PM | The assumption that they are a threat should be corrected, adds Razali Ismail.

Suhakam: PM did us a favour by not attending Human Rights Day event

Suhakam: PM did us a favour by not attending Human Rights Day event

UPDATED 4.07PM | Without Mahathir there, more people turned up, says Suhakam chair Razali Ismail.

Malays don't back DAP? GE14 wins show otherwise, says Pua

Malays don't back DAP? GE14 wins show otherwise, says Pua

Dusun Tua win is evidence that DAP can thrive in Malay-majority areas, he says.

Pulau Kukup to remain a national park - Johor MB

Pulau Kukup to remain a national park - Johor MB

UPDATED 3.27PM | JOHOR DUN | The site was degazetted as a national park to be registered under the state sultan.

13 MPs yet to declare assets, says MACC

13 MPs yet to declare assets, says MACC

The graft-buster will propose making it mandatory for all politicians to declare their assets.
Little change in foreign fund flow, say analysts

Little change in foreign fund flow, say analysts

They also observe that corporate earnings in the third quarter did not look so good.
New Bernama CEO to be named soon - Gobind

New Bernama CEO to be named soon - Gobind

According to a news report, EPF corporate affairs department head Nurini Kassim is tipped to take over the post.
MACC to call up six Perak reps again over alleged plot to topple MB

MACC to call up six Perak reps again over alleged plot to topple MB

Commission says Ahmad Faizal Azumu could also be asked to aid in its investigation.

Guarantee the preservation of Pulau Kukup for future generations

Guarantee the preservation of Pulau Kukup for future generations

LETTER | Johor MB and exco must immediately reverse the degazetting of the national park.

Another day, another rally

Another day, another rally

COMMENT | After yet another mass rally in KL, no worst fears came to pass. 

Newly-wed couple among four killed in bus-car crash

Newly-wed couple among four killed in bus-car crash

Bus driver and 30 passengers escape injury in the early morning accident.
UK parliament vote on Brexit deal to go ahead on Tuesday

UK parliament vote on Brexit deal to go ahead on Tuesday

Junior Brexit minister says vote to proceed, after it was reported that May would buy time to ask for better terms.

Dutch hospitals to drop US body brokers, citing ethical concerns

Dutch hospitals to drop US body brokers, citing ethical concerns

Several American firms dealing in the import of body parts are under FBI investigation.

Student from China wins Malay language competition

Student from China wins Malay language competition

Xu Yang beats out contenders from France and Germany to emerge victorious in the Prime Minister's Cup.

Rally shows need for a radical revamp of the curriculum

Rally shows need for a radical revamp of the curriculum

COMMENT | What kind of history, or rather whose history, are we going to pass down to future generations?

PAS: PM making the 'right call' in not attending Suhakam event

PAS: PM making the 'right call' in not attending Suhakam event

This helps dispel the perception that the non-ratification of Icerd isn't temporary, says Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

AFF Suzuki Cup: Tickets for first leg sold out

AFF Suzuki Cup: Tickets for first leg sold out

PNB announces that several LRT and MRT lines will be kept open to 1am for the M'sia-Vietnam match.

'Japan to issue samurai bonds because of confidence in Dr M'

'Japan to issue samurai bonds because of confidence in Dr M'

Ambassador Makio Miyagawa praises 'new policy platform for justice, fairness and governance.'

Keeping up the fight to strengthen 'toothless' UN pact on rights activists

Keeping up the fight to strengthen 'toothless' UN pact on rights activists

Marking 20th anniversary of UN agreement to protect human rights defenders amid soaring violence.
Putrajaya must ban support letters by ministers, aides - Latheefa

Putrajaya must ban support letters by ministers, aides - Latheefa

 She says the practice is 'immoral' and denies regular citizens equal treatment and support.

FBI investigated four Americans on Russia collusion suspicions - Comey

FBI investigated four Americans on Russia collusion suspicions - Comey

Trump calls an end to the probe, describing it as a 'witch hunt'.
China calls on Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequences

China calls on Canada to free Huawei CFO or face consequences

Beijing criticises the detention of Meng Wanzhou as 'extremely nasty'.
France's 'yellow vests' clash with police in Paris

France's 'yellow vests' clash with police in Paris

About 10,000 protesters face off with cops in the capital, and 125,000 across the country, in fourth weekend of unrests.

'Anti-Icerd rally a win for New Malaysia, but a setback for Harapan'

'Anti-Icerd rally a win for New Malaysia, but a setback for Harapan'

MP SPEAKS | Yesterday’s rally would not have happened if the gov't had handled the Icerd issue better.

No good will come from S’pore spat turning to spar

No good will come from S’pore spat turning to spar

COMMENT | If the republic wants to flex its muscles, there's nothing to stop us from doing the same.

How will Nurul Izzah's TVET bill help youths?

How will Nurul Izzah's TVET bill help youths?

Permatang Pauh MP hopes new oversight body will help ensure TVET graduates get adequate wages and industry recognition.

Nurul Izzah to table private member’s bill for 'Fifa-esque' TVET commission

Nurul Izzah to table private member’s bill for 'Fifa-esque' TVET commission

Proposed commission will oversee more than 1,000 institutes nationwide.

Yoursay: Dr M, read our lips - no public funds for 3rd national car

Yoursay: Dr M, read our lips - no public funds for 3rd national car

YOURSAY | ‘There is no money to pay RM1 trillion debt, but money for Dr M’s car project.’

Anti-Icerd rally ends peacefully; PM says even angels make mistakes

Anti-Icerd rally ends peacefully; PM says even angels make mistakes

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Gov't will not ratify Icerd, PM reiterates

Gov't will not ratify Icerd, PM reiterates

Dr M says this is because UN treaty does not allow gov't to provide affirmative action based on race.