Archive - 13 December 2018

Anwar: We didn't allow them to join PKR

Anwar: We didn't allow them to join PKR

The PKR president says some opposition leaders had approached the party for membership but were turned down.
Make public hearings a must for forest reserve de-gazettements

Make public hearings a must for forest reserve de-gazettements

LETTER |  It is not the lack of laws that is the problem where environmental protection is concerned.
All taxi, e-hailing drivers to be covered by Socso

All taxi, e-hailing drivers to be covered by Socso

Some 100,000 drivers are targeted to be covered.

The refreshing honesty of Cik Serena

The refreshing honesty of Cik Serena

LETTER | You felt no need to veil your disgust of us, and we appreciate your brutal honesty.

PKR announces several state chairpersons

PKR announces several state chairpersons

They are for five states and the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur

How will Singapore discuss “in good faith”?

How will Singapore discuss “in good faith”?

LETTER | Why would Malaysia subject itself to restrictions just simply because Singapore needs a flight path?
Sabah Umno quitters took the 'easy way out': Khaled

Sabah Umno quitters took the 'easy way out': Khaled

The Umno vice-president, however, admits that the party situation is 'chaotic' and wants the situation solved.
I will meet anyone to discuss reform agenda: Anwar

I will meet anyone to discuss reform agenda: Anwar

He says this following Umno strongman Nazri Abdul Aziz's disclosure that he had met him and asked for four things.
The anti-Icerd rally - an ice-cold reminder for all M'sians

The anti-Icerd rally - an ice-cold reminder for all M'sians

LETTER | What they failed to understand was that Icerd is merely a pledge, it doesn’t magically amend the Malaysian constitution.
Najib rues new Proton model's price tag, wants it lowered

Najib rues new Proton model's price tag, wants it lowered

Ex-PM says he was informed that the price will be between RM70,000 and RM90,000.
Will Baru Bian be ousted as S'wak PKR chief?

Will Baru Bian be ousted as S'wak PKR chief?

COMMENT | 'It has been reliably learnt that Baru’s opponents will be fielding a surprise challenger.'

Shafie: Warisan open to accepting independent MPs

Shafie: Warisan open to accepting independent MPs

He stressed that there should be no pre-conditions to their joining the party.
My reply to Lynas employees

My reply to Lynas employees

MP SPEAKS | It is my hope that Lynas will honour their words and start the process of shipping out WLP residues from Malaysia.

Umno grassroots refuse to work with DAP, oppose Nazri's deal

Umno grassroots refuse to work with DAP, oppose Nazri's deal

In recording obtained by Malaysiakini, audience decry Padang Rengas MP's proposal to Anwar to form pro-gov't bloc. 

Rare earth plant Lynas wants to continue operations

Rare earth plant Lynas wants to continue operations

Its deputy president says company has produced 645 skilled staff who can conduct R&D in the field.

Talks with S'pore next month over maritime boundary spat, Senate told

Talks with S'pore next month over maritime boundary spat, Senate told

Foreign minister says he is confident that talks over JB port expansion will go smoothly. 

Nazri turns to PM-in-waiting Anwar to ensure Umno's survival

Nazri turns to PM-in-waiting Anwar to ensure Umno's survival

EXCLUSIVE | The ex-minister says he made four requests. In exchange, Umno MPs will back Anwar.

Loke: Enough said, let M'sia and S'pore negotiate on ILS

Loke: Enough said, let M'sia and S'pore negotiate on ILS

Technical experts from both countries will meet next month over the matter, says transport minister. 

Transport Ministry ready to mediate in M'sia Airports-AirAsia dispute

Transport Ministry ready to mediate in M'sia Airports-AirAsia dispute

Anthony Loke says he wants both sides to 'thrash out' dispute over arrears in passenger service charges. 

Sabah Umno Youth leader wants Zahid to quit, or forced out

Sabah Umno Youth leader wants Zahid to quit, or forced out

'If he refuses to, I request that the supreme council make this happen'.

S'pore acts to prevent unilateral third-party arbitration over spat

S'pore acts to prevent unilateral third-party arbitration over spat

To ensure that Malaysia does not commence adjudication against it on the ongoing maritime boundary dispute.

Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high - report

Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high - report

251 journalists are behind bars as of Dec 1, US-based Committee to Protect Journalists says.

Turkish train crash in Ankara kills four, injures 43 – governor

Turkish train crash in Ankara kills four, injures 43 – governor

Rescue work is still in progress, as emergency workers pull passengers from the mangled wreckage.

Pulau Kukup: Only state-owned land can be gazetted as national park, says lawyer

Pulau Kukup: Only state-owned land can be gazetted as national park, says lawyer

N Surendran says Johor gov't must acquire ownership of the land again in order to re-gazette it.

Equanimity bids were not acceptable; gov’t switching to private negotiations

Equanimity bids were not acceptable; gov’t switching to private negotiations

UPDATED 2.44PM | Gov’t lawyers say the negotiations will be held until March 31, 2019.

Reflections about the anti-Icerd rally

Reflections about the anti-Icerd rally

COMMENT | And, kudos to the Harapan gov't and security agencies for their show of goodwill, patience and tolerance.

Umno No 2: We appealed to Dr M not to dissolve Umno during meet

Umno No 2: We appealed to Dr M not to dissolve Umno during meet

Mohamad Hassan says the PM promised not to dissolve Umno during the meeting.

Umno no 2 and EC's appeals over Rantau seat to be heard on Feb 18

Umno no 2 and EC's appeals over Rantau seat to be heard on Feb 18

The date was fixed by Federal Court registrar Syahrin Jeli Bohari following case management today.
Harapan’s acceptance of Umno defectors is a betrayal of the rakyat

Harapan’s acceptance of Umno defectors is a betrayal of the rakyat

MP SPEAKS | Harapan does not need these former Umno representatives; it needs people with integrity.
Musa Aman stays mum on Sabah Umno exodus

Musa Aman stays mum on Sabah Umno exodus

Former Sabah Umno chief was asked by the press for his comments after attending case management today. 

Might as well just shut down UTC, says Najib

Might as well just shut down UTC, says Najib

He sneers at the move to cut down operation hours for the one-stop centres.
Former Puteri Umno chief joins Bersatu

Former Puteri Umno chief joins Bersatu

UPDATED 12:58PM | The MP for Masjid Tanah says her decision was based on the interests of her voters.

Dr M-Umno leaders meeting took place in Oct - Kadir on viral photos

Dr M-Umno leaders meeting took place in Oct - Kadir on viral photos

'Surely, some of them were hoping Mahathir will give them a 'lifeline' but they were wrong'.

Sabah DUN approve removal of state governor's tenure limit

Sabah DUN approve removal of state governor's tenure limit

UPDATED 4:17PM | The move enables governor Juhar Mahiruddin to remain in office for a possible third term.

Isa Samad to be charged tomorrow over hotel purchase, says MACC

Isa Samad to be charged tomorrow over hotel purchase, says MACC

UPDATED 4.15PM | Sources earlier told Malaysiakini this is related to alleged corruption in Felda unit's purchase of Kuching hotel. 

Ex-banker Roger Ng denied bail pending extradition hearing

Ex-banker Roger Ng denied bail pending extradition hearing

High Court judge rules that Ng is a flight risk, given the three indictments against him.
Perak DAP man says he lacks 'influence' to orchestrate MB ouster

Perak DAP man says he lacks 'influence' to orchestrate MB ouster

'A motion of no-confidence is no easy feat...Do I truly wield that much influence?' asks Abdul Aziz Bari.
MB: Harapan's budget for Negeri Sembilan more comprehensive than past gov't

MB: Harapan's budget for Negeri Sembilan more comprehensive than past gov't

Aminuddin Harun says state budget will take into account all interests and needs of the people.

Umno, PAS 'biggest beneficiaries' of local gov't elections, says Bangi MP

Umno, PAS 'biggest beneficiaries' of local gov't elections, says Bangi MP

Out of three city hall, nine city council and 37 municipal council zones, only six have more Chinese than Malays, Ong Kiang Ming adds.

Airspace Row: S'pore says it informed M'sia on the ILS procedures

Airspace Row: S'pore says it informed M'sia on the ILS procedures

Republic says need to put flight procedures for northern and southern approaches to Seletar Airport was conveyed.

Exodus: Sabah Umno's Wanita and Puteri 'haven't decided to leave or stay'

Exodus: Sabah Umno's Wanita and Puteri 'haven't decided to leave or stay'

Our leaders need to explain the matter to their division committee members, news report quotes Wanita chief as saying.

Prosecutors seek arrest of Brazil's 'miracle' healer in sex probe

Prosecutors seek arrest of Brazil's 'miracle' healer in sex probe

Over 200 women allege he abused them sexually while seeking spiritual guidance and treatment.
DPM: Allocation for sports development will be increased

DPM: Allocation for sports development will be increased

This will be done once when the economy is back on track, adds Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
The military as a non-partisan force

The military as a non-partisan force

COMMENT | A professional officer corps guides legitimate democratic governments and ensures they make balanced decisions.

Trump ex-lawyer Cohen given three years in prison as risks rise for Trump

Trump ex-lawyer Cohen given three years in prison as risks rise for Trump

'Michael Cohen was sentenced today, President Trump is next,' says Daniels' lawyer.
PM May survives party confidence vote but Brexit deal still teetering

PM May survives party confidence vote but Brexit deal still teetering

A mutiny by more than a third of her MPs indicated parliament still deadlock over Brexit.
Yoursay: Is Harapan even taking asset declaration seriously?

Yoursay: Is Harapan even taking asset declaration seriously?

YOURSAY | ‘This is turning out to be a gov’t of gross incompetence’.
Yoursay: Harapan, don't let Salleh, Pandikar into the fold

Yoursay: Harapan, don't let Salleh, Pandikar into the fold

YOURSAY | 'To do otherwise would be a travesty to Dr M's commitment to a clean and fair gov't.'
Tabung Haji’s nefarious ways force gov't's RM20b rescue

Tabung Haji’s nefarious ways force gov't's RM20b rescue

QUESTION TIME | The previous government appointed a politician to head the fund and allowed it to operate willy-nilly.

Sabah Umno hit by an exodus, Najib, Arul Kanda charged in court

Sabah Umno hit by an exodus, Najib, Arul Kanda charged in court

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