Archive - 10 December 2018

Dewan Rakyat passes amendment to UUCA

Dewan Rakyat passes amendment to UUCA

PARLIAMENT | It allows for students to take part in politics on campus.
Cease Muslim stereotyping in child marriage issue

Cease Muslim stereotyping in child marriage issue

LETTER | The are more non-Muslim underage marriages than there are Muslim.

Pulau Kukup - not good enough, MB

Pulau Kukup - not good enough, MB

LETTER | There is a huge difference between perceived status and actual legal status.
Death penalty: Get public feedback first, urges Perkasa

Death penalty: Get public feedback first, urges Perkasa

He said this would be in line with democratic principles.
M’sia seeks de-escalation with S'pore but won't revert port border

M’sia seeks de-escalation with S'pore but won't revert port border

UPDATED 8.59PM | Foreign ministry issues statement after calling on the Singapore high commissioner to discuss the maritime dispute.
Top Glove denies exploiting workers, Kula says probe ongoing

Top Glove denies exploiting workers, Kula says probe ongoing

UPDATED 8.08PM | But chairperson Lim Wee Chai admits that a small number of workers have exceeded overtime limit.

'Stop racialising local council elections – implement them now'

'Stop racialising local council elections – implement them now'

COMMENT | It is troubling to see Dr M racialising the issue as was done by BN previously.
Ministry to continue push for local council elections

Ministry to continue push for local council elections

Amidst PM's concerns, minister says local elections still on track taking into account local sensitivities.

Nazri: If MCA leaves BN, you can tell them to rest in peace

Nazri: If MCA leaves BN, you can tell them to rest in peace

He says the party has yet to officially notify BN of its wish to disband the coalition.

MCA 'gifts' of coconuts and bottle to Guan Eng over Icerd

MCA 'gifts' of coconuts and bottle to Guan Eng over Icerd

The items symbolise DAP's 'ya, betul' stand for non-ratification of the convention.
Tourism minister: I'm poor, so no assets to declare

Tourism minister: I'm poor, so no assets to declare

UPDATED 6.57PM | Mohamaddin Ketapi says he does not own a house nor a car.

Local elections: Bersih deems PM's concerns 'speculative, without basis'

Local elections: Bersih deems PM's concerns 'speculative, without basis'

UPDATED 7PM | Thomas Fann says gov't should have first encouraged discourse and explored different electoral systems.

Enough of 'frog jumping': Voters didn't ask reps to cross over

Enough of 'frog jumping': Voters didn't ask reps to cross over

LETTER | Party-hopping is done solely for the benefit and interest of the reps.
Plot to oust Zahid? Some Umno MPs in the dark

Plot to oust Zahid? Some Umno MPs in the dark

Report says a plan has been hatched by party insiders to remove the Umno president.

Anti-Icerd rally: PAS the biggest winner, Umno the biggest loser

Anti-Icerd rally: PAS the biggest winner, Umno the biggest loser

MP SPEAKS | Zahid had to pay a secondary role to that of Hadi.
Release the other letters or we will, Loke tells 'selective' S'pore MOT

Release the other letters or we will, Loke tells 'selective' S'pore MOT

This is in relation to the bilateral dispute over airspace used by Seletar Airport.

Seafield riots: Four suspects in attack on firefighter released

Seafield riots: Four suspects in attack on firefighter released

Their remand order has expired, while a new suspect has been remanded for six days.

Enough distractions Harapan, show us your new plan

Enough distractions Harapan, show us your new plan

COMMENT | The new government is not providing us with a plan different from BN's.
Ministry to appoint independent auditor to study toll issue, including rate reductions

Ministry to appoint independent auditor to study toll issue, including rate reductions

Baru Bian says analysis results are expected to be submitted to the cabinet in May 2019.
BN MPs stage walkout after two reps ejected from Parliament

BN MPs stage walkout after two reps ejected from Parliament

UPDATED 6.51PM | PARLIAMENT | Lawmakers protest the marching orders given to Tajuddin Abdul Rahman and Bung Moktar Radin.

CM: Penang ready for local elections, decision now up to Putrajaya

CM: Penang ready for local elections, decision now up to Putrajaya

'It is now up to the federal government to take the necessary actions,' says Chow Kon Yeow.

Azmin: Tabling of Felda White Paper delayed on AGC's advice

Azmin: Tabling of Felda White Paper delayed on AGC's advice

He says legal issues need to be resolved before it can be tabled in Parliament.

Seven arrested for suspected involvement in terrorist activities

Seven arrested for suspected involvement in terrorist activities

Suspects believed to be involved with IS, Abu Sayyaf and Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, says IGP.

Online integrated immigration system to replace myIMMs

Online integrated immigration system to replace myIMMs

The new system will be fully in place in at least two years' time, says home minister.
Cost of Living Aid will be paid out after CNY, says Guan Eng

Cost of Living Aid will be paid out after CNY, says Guan Eng

BSH can only be paid in February next year, but it will be paid, stresses the finance minister.

'Reform measures on human rights in tandem with Malaysia Baru' - ministry

'Reform measures on human rights in tandem with Malaysia Baru' - ministry

The Foreign Ministry says the gov't places great importance on the role of its civil societies and the national human rights institution.

Umno leader wants to 'school' the United Nations

Umno leader wants to 'school' the United Nations

Tajuddin Abdul Rahman invites to UN to see for the themselves that there is no discrimination against minorities.

Local polls: Harapan's manifesto comes first, says Guan Eng

Local polls: Harapan's manifesto comes first, says Guan Eng

UPDATED 5.24PM | DAP sec-gen points out that local elections are not promised by Harapan.
Sukau assemblyperson joins Warisan

Sukau assemblyperson joins Warisan

Saddi Abdul Rahman had won the Sukau seat for Umno in the May general election, defeating three others.
DAP reps: Police cadets have to deal with food poisoning, dire toilets

DAP reps: Police cadets have to deal with food poisoning, dire toilets

Lim Lip Eng and Thomas Su want answers on the sorry state of the Pulapol in Kuala Lumpur.

Tycoon says his RM350k bid for Dr M portrait has nothing to do with business

Tycoon says his RM350k bid for Dr M portrait has nothing to do with business

Stanley Thai says he only wanted to get the 'memorable' picture and went that high to win the bid.

Auditor's review: Tabung Haji paid dividends using depositor's savings

Auditor's review: Tabung Haji paid dividends using depositor's savings

But the deal was structured to show the dividends were coming from profits, the review states.

Waytha says no assets left after 'spending all' in fight for Indians

Waytha says no assets left after 'spending all' in fight for Indians

De facto national unity minister is among Harapan lawmakers yet to declare their assets.

17 of 129 Thai fugitives hiding in M'sia wanted for security offences

17 of 129 Thai fugitives hiding in M'sia wanted for security offences

According to Thai authorities, they are allegedly involved in Southern Thailand armed conflict.

Not just jewellery: Jho Low bought supermodel a see-through piano

Not just jewellery: Jho Low bought supermodel a see-through piano

The custom acrylic piano for Miranda Kerr believed to have cost between US$170,000 to US$1 million.

Upko deputy, PAS Muslimat chief sworn in as senators

Upko deputy, PAS Muslimat chief sworn in as senators

Donald Peter Mojuntin and Nuridah Mohd Salleh took their oaths of office today.

Najib arrested over 1MDB audit 'tampering'

Najib arrested over 1MDB audit 'tampering'

Investigators plan to allow him to be released on bail later today, say sources.

Sivarraajh can attend Dewan Rakyat sitting for now, rules speaker

Sivarraajh can attend Dewan Rakyat sitting for now, rules speaker

UPDATED 5.54PM | PARLIAMENT | The MIC vice-president can continue to attend until his case his settled at the Federal Court, says Ariff.

The ripples from the Pulau Kukup fiasco

The ripples from the Pulau Kukup fiasco

LETTER | If it is still a national park despite being sultanate land, why bother degazetting in the first place?

'Cash was king, but now time is money' - PM tells civil servants

'Cash was king, but now time is money' - PM tells civil servants

UPDATED 1.14PM | Mahathir warns them against delaying processes on purpose to solicit bribes.

Najib and Arul expected to be charged on Wednesday

Najib and Arul expected to be charged on Wednesday

UPDATED 12:41PM | They are expected to be charged in regards to the 1MDB audit report tampering.

Mujahid confirms Tabung Haji’s RM4.1b deficit, Bank Negara to step in

Mujahid confirms Tabung Haji’s RM4.1b deficit, Bank Negara to step in

He says the pilgrimage fund is to be placed under the supervision of Bank Negara Malaysia administratively.

Federal gov't not an 'outsider', has a say on Pulau Kukup - Dr M

Federal gov't not an 'outsider', has a say on Pulau Kukup - Dr M

Mahathir responds to TMJ saying that 'outsiders' should not meddle in the land affairs of the state.

Sabah doesn't need its own health and education ministries, says ex-CM

Sabah doesn't need its own health and education ministries, says ex-CM

Yong Teck Lee points out that both matters are still under federal purview.

Typical, M'sia will never stop trying to tame S'pore - ex-diplomat

Typical, M'sia will never stop trying to tame S'pore - ex-diplomat

Singapore's Bilahari Kausikan says this over the ongoing maritime dispute between the two countries.

Members tired of hearing about 'past sacrifices', DAP leaders told

Members tired of hearing about 'past sacrifices', DAP leaders told

Teng Chang Khim says the S'gor DAP election results yesterday signal that top leaders should just move on. 

Rosmah appoints new defence counsel to face graft charges

Rosmah appoints new defence counsel to face graft charges

Lawyers Akberdin Abdul Kadir and Jagjit Singh take over from Geethan Ram Vincent and K Kumaraendran.

PM: Local council elections off the table

PM: Local council elections off the table

 UPDATED 3.21PM | Mahathir warns of racial conflict if such elections were held.

Malayan tiger in crisis

Malayan tiger in crisis

LETTER | Biologically, the 150 Malayan tigers can rebound, but politically, they are doomed.

Police accountability is crucial to human rights

Police accountability is crucial to human rights

LETTER | An effective oversight mechanism can only enhance the noble work of the PDRM.
Malays should forge unity with others too, Ku Li says

Malays should forge unity with others too, Ku Li says

The anti-Icerd rally would have been better if it involved non-Malays, according to the Umno veteran.

Saudi Arabia rules out extraditing suspects in Khashoggi case

Saudi Arabia rules out extraditing suspects in Khashoggi case

This comes after Turkey files arrest warrants for two former Saudi officials.
Did the anti-Icerd rally promote racial harmony?

Did the anti-Icerd rally promote racial harmony?

LETTER | Definitely not! Political leaders must stop making speeches with racial and religious undertone.
Australian watchdog calls for more scrutiny of Google, Facebook

Australian watchdog calls for more scrutiny of Google, Facebook

ACCC says Facebook, Google dominate online ad and news display.
China says rejecting physical cash illegal amid e-payment popularity

China says rejecting physical cash illegal amid e-payment popularity

Its central bank warns such practice can cause loss of confidence in physical money.

Forensic audit on GLCs to continue, says Johor MB

Forensic audit on GLCs to continue, says Johor MB

Osman Sapian adds that independent audit firms will be engaged to do the job.
Dr M: Harapan must stay clean if it wants to win GE15

Dr M: Harapan must stay clean if it wants to win GE15

The coalition will remain in power if it continues to be seen as an administration that is not dirty, the PM says.

Address the people's worries wisely - Anwar

Address the people's worries wisely - Anwar

Grievances of the people must be tackled properly, not hurriedly, adds the PKR leader.
French minister asks Trump not to meddle in French affairs

French minister asks Trump not to meddle in French affairs

Trump has criticised Macron in recent tweets.
US says March 1 'hard deadline' for trade deal with China

US says March 1 'hard deadline' for trade deal with China

Beijing faces the threat of higher tariffs if negotiations stall.
More than 150 governments to adopt UN migration pact

More than 150 governments to adopt UN migration pact

Chile declines to sign UN pact, says migration is not a human right.

Yoursay: No need to help Malays since Najib, Taib are rich

Yoursay: No need to help Malays since Najib, Taib are rich

YOURSAY | 'By Mohamad Hasan’s logic… the Malays do not need aid anymore.'
A non-Malay at the anti-Icerd rally

A non-Malay at the anti-Icerd rally

COMMENT | I just went with the flow and listened to what the people had to say.

Yoursay: Hypocritical for Umno to claim to defend Malay rights

Yoursay: Hypocritical for Umno to claim to defend Malay rights

YOURSAY | ‘The proof of this is the swath of arrests made against its top leaders for corruption.’
S'gor DAP ousts Tony Pua; controversial businesspersons donate to Harapan

S'gor DAP ousts Tony Pua; controversial businesspersons donate to Harapan

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

PM to Guan Eng: The poor cannot wait, help them

PM to Guan Eng: The poor cannot wait, help them

Dr M asks finance minister to help the poor, as they are yet to enjoy benefits of country's improved economic performance.

UK launches probe after labour rights exposé at Top Glove

UK launches probe after labour rights exposé at Top Glove

Exposé finds M'sian supply of medical gloves for UK's National Health Service could be tainted by mistreatment of migrant workers.

Amid diplomatic row, S'pore PM's wife tells Bersatu leader to 'chill'

Amid diplomatic row, S'pore PM's wife tells Bersatu leader to 'chill'

Ho Ching responds to commentary written by Rais Hussin over maritime dispute.