Archive - 12 December 2018

Dr M hopes Proton-Geely will produce ‘truly Malaysian’ car

Dr M hopes Proton-Geely will produce ‘truly Malaysian’ car

He suggests starting with the design process and building up to the entire vehicle being produced here.
Sabah Umno exodus a 'wake-up call' for reform, says Wanita chief

Sabah Umno exodus a 'wake-up call' for reform, says Wanita chief

Contributions and sacrifices of the lawmakers who quit will not be forgotten, says Noraini Ahmad.
MCA central committee to write to BN about coalition's dissolution

MCA central committee to write to BN about coalition's dissolution

The decision is taken with the country's current political scenario in mind, it says.
Proton, Dr M, 33 years later

Proton, Dr M, 33 years later

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali at the launch of Proton's first sport utility vehicle, the X70 on Dec 12, 2018.
Dr M: Sabah Umno reps met me last week, Harapan may accept them

Dr M: Sabah Umno reps met me last week, Harapan may accept them

UPDATED 11.14PM | Them joining the ruling coalition will depend on their past record and if they are supportive, the PM says.

Kiandee's position as PAC chair will be reviewed, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Kiandee's position as PAC chair will be reviewed, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

UPDATED 9.36PM | By convention, the position is held by an opposition parliamentarian, says Mohamad Ariff.
Will Shafie go from lock-up to CM with 'super majority'?

Will Shafie go from lock-up to CM with 'super majority'?

The Shafie-administration will have its first opportunity to flex its legislative muscle tomorrow.
Pulau Kukup's national park will be preserved despite it being sultanate land, says Johor ruler

Pulau Kukup's national park will be preserved despite it being sultanate land, says Johor ruler

The Johor state government regrets that there are parties trying to give the issue a political twist, says Sultan Ibrahim.
Hadi: Unfair to blame me for dividing Muslims through 'Amanat Hadi'

Hadi: Unfair to blame me for dividing Muslims through 'Amanat Hadi'

Malays here were divided at least two decades before his controversial sermon says the PAS president.
DAP MP: It's raining frogs in the land below the wind

DAP MP: It's raining frogs in the land below the wind

Lim Lip Eng says DAP has always been against party-hopping and cannot change its principle now.
Hisham denies engineering Umno exodus

Hisham denies engineering Umno exodus

'I am not in any way instrumental in them deciding to leave the party'.

S'pore points out 'inaccuracies' in Loke's video on ILS

S'pore points out 'inaccuracies' in Loke's video on ILS

Its transport minister insists that the system will not pose safety or security risks to Pasir Gudang port

Salleh Keruak: We left Umno to focus on Sabah's future

Salleh Keruak: We left Umno to focus on Sabah's future

The ex-CM says Sabah Umno can no longer sway Putrajaya like it used to.

After defections, Bersatu to spread wings to Sabah

After defections, Bersatu to spread wings to Sabah

'This is not frog-jumping, this is a conscious concerted effort. People should see it in that context'
Seafield temple - nine more charged with rioting

Seafield temple - nine more charged with rioting

They are alleged to have rioted while armed with machetes, axes, knives and clubs as weapons.
Bung Moktar is new Sabah Umno chief

Bung Moktar is new Sabah Umno chief

UPDATED 6.40PM | He replaces Hajiji Mohd Noor who quit the party today.

Implement landing system on southern side, not northern, M'sia tells S'pore

Implement landing system on southern side, not northern, M'sia tells S'pore

Transport Ministry reiterates no approval had been given for the republic to publish the system.

Lack of direction in Umno caused Sabah exodus, says Rahman Dahlan

Lack of direction in Umno caused Sabah exodus, says Rahman Dahlan

Former minister rues that six months after its electoral defeat, Umno is still rudderless.
Will ‘racial strife’ next be used for rejecting the general elections?

Will ‘racial strife’ next be used for rejecting the general elections?

COMMENT | All Malaysians will suffer from not having local council elections.
Hisham 'masterminding' Umno defections, claim party sources

Hisham 'masterminding' Umno defections, claim party sources

The accusation surfaces following Khairy's cryptic tweet on the Sabah Umno resignations.

UK PM's lawmakers trigger confidence vote in her leadership

UK PM's lawmakers trigger confidence vote in her leadership

Theresa May could be toppled if 158 of her 315 lawmakers vote against her in the Wednesday ballot.

Trump 'not concerned' about being impeached, defends payments to women

Trump 'not concerned' about being impeached, defends payments to women

US president denies hush payments made ahead of 2016 election violates campaign finance laws.

We're breaking free from past political baggage: Ex-Sabah Umno chief

We're breaking free from past political baggage: Ex-Sabah Umno chief

Hajiji Mohd Noor also claims that the current Umno leadership lacks political direction.

'Now that he's quit Umno, Kiandee should quit as PAC chair'

'Now that he's quit Umno, Kiandee should quit as PAC chair'

UPDATED 7.19PM | Activist lawyer Syahredzan Johan says 'untenable' for Beluran MP to chair the committee in light of exit from Sabah Umno. 

Ex-Najib strongman Salleh Keruak, Pandikar among those who quit

Ex-Najib strongman Salleh Keruak, Pandikar among those who quit

They were among the Sabah Umno leaders who quit en masse today.

Najib tops Google's 'trending people of 2018' list

Najib tops Google's 'trending people of 2018' list

He and his wife are among Top 10 searched names on Google Malaysia this year.
Court orders ex-CEO of Tabung Haji associate firm to enter defence

Court orders ex-CEO of Tabung Haji associate firm to enter defence

This is over five counts of criminal breach of trust and four counts of money laundering.
Court rejects Najib's bid to pay RM500,000 bail in instalments

Court rejects Najib's bid to pay RM500,000 bail in instalments

His lawyer had even asked for no bail, saying Najib had to secure RM5.5m from relatives and friends.
'Dracula ant' revealed to be fastest animal in the world

'Dracula ant' revealed to be fastest animal in the world

US scientists show Australian ant has ability to snap jaws shut 5,000 times quicker than blink of an eye. 

Solar project: Bid to transfer Rosmah aide's case to be heard in Jan

Solar project: Bid to transfer Rosmah aide's case to be heard in Jan

DPP says he has no objections towards Rizal Mansor's bid to transfer graft case to KL High Court.  

'I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?'

'I change my opinion. What do you do, sir?'

COMMENT | There is nothing between Malaysia and Singapore that cannot be solved by dialogue or even third-party arbitration.
Ministry dismisses claim of trespassing copter, drone

Ministry dismisses claim of trespassing copter, drone

The RMAF chief has confirmed that this is not true, says Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Exodus from Sabah Umno, reps pledge full support for Dr M

Exodus from Sabah Umno, reps pledge full support for Dr M

At least four MPs and nine state assemblypersons have resigned from the party.

Group against Jeram incinerator, demands S'gor gov't push for 3R policy instead

Group against Jeram incinerator, demands S'gor gov't push for 3R policy instead

The group is pushing for the state gov't to adopt a 3R policy, coupled with strict enforcement.
McDonald’s to curb antibiotics use in its global beef supply

McDonald’s to curb antibiotics use in its global beef supply

The fast-food chain is the biggest beef buyer to tackle the issue of overuse of antibiotics in livestock.
S'pore spat – your job to defend the nation, Hisham tells Chin Tong

S'pore spat – your job to defend the nation, Hisham tells Chin Tong

The ex-defence minister says the present deputy defence minister must lead the Armed Forces.
'Third vote in Shah Alam': MB's aide tells minister to be more responsible

'Third vote in Shah Alam': MB's aide tells minister to be more responsible

Borhan Aman Shah says Khalid Samad should consult state government first before making statements.

Ku Nan charged again for accepting RM2m from businessperson

Ku Nan charged again for accepting RM2m from businessperson

He is accused of committing the offence at the CIMB Pusat Damansara on June 14, 2016.

PAS wants RCI over Tabung Haji debacle, not 'trial by media'

PAS wants RCI over Tabung Haji debacle, not 'trial by media'

Public discussion, rather than a professional probe, will lead to more confusion, says PAS chief.
Google CEO grilled on search for 'idiot' and Trump appears

Google CEO grilled on search for 'idiot' and Trump appears

Republicans claim the search giant's results are biased. Sundar Pitchai explains why Trump's image shows up.
Shafee: Prosecution making U-turn in Najib's latest charge?

Shafee: Prosecution making U-turn in Najib's latest charge?

He also accuses the prosecution of 'discrimination and unfairness' for asking RM1 million in bail.

Trump says he is looking at 10 or 12 candidates for chief of staff job

Trump says he is looking at 10 or 12 candidates for chief of staff job

However, he stresses he’s in no rush to hire and is looking for someone he can get along well with.
Time's 'Person of Year' goes to journalists, including Myanmar pair

Time's 'Person of Year' goes to journalists, including Myanmar pair

First time in the magazine’s 95-year history that it bestows the distinction on its own profession.
MIC won't appeal against court ruling to vacate Cameron Highlands seat

MIC won't appeal against court ruling to vacate Cameron Highlands seat

Its president S Vigneswaran says the party would rather appeal to the people than to the courts.

Gunman kills three people in French Christmas market, flees

Gunman kills three people in French Christmas market, flees

The shooter evades a police dragnet and is on the run, raising concerns of a follow-up attack.

Perak MB: Corporations reaping millions by operating illegally on state land

Perak MB: Corporations reaping millions by operating illegally on state land

INTERVIEW | Ahmad Faizal calls this a legacy problem inherited from the BN administration.

Transport Ministry explains challenge to S'pore over Seletar Airport

Transport Ministry explains challenge to S'pore over Seletar Airport

It produces a video explaining the airport's ILS will negatively impact development in Pasir Gudang.

Better I sing than steal, says Perak menteri besar

Better I sing than steal, says Perak menteri besar

INTERVIEW | Ahmad Faizal Azumu is known for singing at events, which has made him the butt of jokes among netizens.

Lim: Pua defeated as he lost touch with the grassroots

Lim: Pua defeated as he lost touch with the grassroots

The Damansara MP focused too much on national issues, explains DAP veteran Kit Siang.

Najib, Arul Kanda charged over 1MDB audit report 'tampering'

Najib, Arul Kanda charged over 1MDB audit report 'tampering'

UPDATED 11.35AM | Najib is charged with receiving gratification by altering the 1MDB audit report so that no disciplinary action can be taken against him.

Is the government afraid of local council elections?

Is the government afraid of local council elections?

COMMENT | By claiming local council elections can lead to racial strife, Dr M is using the same grounds of Hadi Awang.

Yoursay: 'Before shooting for the stars, mend our broken education system first'

Yoursay: 'Before shooting for the stars, mend our broken education system first'

YOURSAY | 'How come the PM is doing your job, Maszlee?'
Yoursay: No Muslim outrage over Tabung Haji mismanagement?

Yoursay: No Muslim outrage over Tabung Haji mismanagement?

YOURSAY | 'I wonder if the same creative accounting is happening in other funds.'
Why Tony Pua’s ouster matters

Why Tony Pua’s ouster matters

COMMENT | It is about the grassroots members making a stand.

Sabah to remove term limit for state governor

Sabah to remove term limit for state governor

This will be put forward in a special state legislative assembly sitting today.

Tabung Haji to transfer RM19.9b in assets to SPV; Waytha claims he declared cars to MACC, but it differs

Tabung Haji to transfer RM19.9b in assets to SPV; Waytha claims he declared cars to MACC, but it differs

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

Dr M may not have the right info on local council elections, says Kit Siang

Dr M may not have the right info on local council elections, says Kit Siang

The DAP veteran says his party will not give up in trying to convince the gov't and other Harapan components to reinstate it.