Archive - 15 December 2018

Dr M: Harimau Malaya fought well in loss to Vietnam

Dr M: Harimau Malaya fought well in loss to Vietnam

PM asks players to look at defeat as motivation to improve themselves.

Rape statistics for K'tan worrisome, says state police chief

Rape statistics for K'tan worrisome, says state police chief

Number of cases until November rises to 108, compared to 92 from the year before. 

Vietnam defeat Malaysia to lift AFF Suzuki Cup

Vietnam defeat Malaysia to lift AFF Suzuki Cup

Harimau Malaya hopes dashed with Nguyen Anh Duc's strike just six minutes into the match.

Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa resigns amid shutdown fears

Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa resigns amid shutdown fears

It remains unclear how Maithripala Sirisena plans to end the crisis that threatens to shut down gov't next month.

Putrajaya to hold talks with state gov'ts on Orang Asli issues

Putrajaya to hold talks with state gov'ts on Orang Asli issues

Waythamoorthy says federal gov't will find a solution for such issues, especially those involving customary land.

Umno defections not a tactic to strengthen Bersatu, assures Mukhriz

Umno defections not a tactic to strengthen Bersatu, assures Mukhriz

He tells Harapan partners that the party would not do anything to adversely affect the coalition.

Seafield temple trustee will be reputable individual - Waytha

Seafield temple trustee will be reputable individual - Waytha

This follows the AG saying that the courts will appoint a receiver to supervise temple trustees.

Report: Ex-Malacca CM to quit Umno tomorrow

Report: Ex-Malacca CM to quit Umno tomorrow

He is also expected to launch a programme called 'Hijrah' to encourage defections nationwide.

Anifah wants to form own party? He's most welcome, Sabah PKR says

Anifah wants to form own party? He's most welcome, Sabah PKR says

Christina Liew responds to former minister's intentions upon his September departure from Umno.

KiniGuide: How to sack an Umno president

KiniGuide: How to sack an Umno president

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini examines the processes involved should the party choose to get rid of its chief.

Ensure even part-time workers under Socso, Kula reminds employers

Ensure even part-time workers under Socso, Kula reminds employers

HR minister stresses that the overall objective of Socso is to cover all working Malaysians.

At Amanah AGM, Mat Sabu asked what gov't hiding on Yemen crisis

At Amanah AGM, Mat Sabu asked what gov't hiding on Yemen crisis

AMANAH AGM | Delegate wonders if relative inaction is down to Putrajaya not wanting to be seen as anti-Saudi.

Probe reveals Johnson & Johnson knew for decades about asbestos in its baby powder

Probe reveals Johnson & Johnson knew for decades about asbestos in its baby powder

Internal documents show Johnson's Baby Powder was sometimes tainted with carcinogenic asbestos, but firm failed to publicly disclose it. 

Umno veterans to Zahid: Listen to the grassroots, take a break

Umno veterans to Zahid: Listen to the grassroots, take a break

One says EGM and new leaders necessary, while another urges 'proper' approach without attacking Umno president.

Stop-work order must be issued to Lynas immediately

Stop-work order must be issued to Lynas immediately

MP SPEAKS | Our land has high economic and ecological value, and we must treasure every inch of it.

'Get two-thirds majority through bipartisanship, not defections'

'Get two-thirds majority through bipartisanship, not defections'

Activist Ambiga Sreenevasan points out that the country suffered when BN had a two-thirds majority.

Put a limit on Malay privileges, Amanah delegate says

Put a limit on Malay privileges, Amanah delegate says

UPDATED 7.01PM | 'This is to give space to our Chinese and Indian friends to rise and compete together,' says Asma Alif.

China's Xi declares an 'overwhelming victory' over corruption

China's Xi declares an 'overwhelming victory' over corruption

Chinese president pledges to weed out high-level 'tigers' and low-level 'flies' at all levels of the Communist Party.

Mahathir must step down to save Reformasi

Mahathir must step down to save Reformasi

COMMENT | Our decision regarding PM's imminent embrace of Umno defectors could determine nation’s fate for generations to come.

Have the guts to resist Dr M's 3rd car 'obsession', Amanah leaders told

Have the guts to resist Dr M's 3rd car 'obsession', Amanah leaders told

AMANAH AGM | Youth delegate says the idea contradicts Harapan's objective of fixing the economy. 

PKR veep: Defectors must also show commitment to PM-in-waiting Anwar

PKR veep: Defectors must also show commitment to PM-in-waiting Anwar

This is one of the conditions laid out by Harapan leaders, says Xavier Jayakumar.

Health minister: 1Malaysia clinics were like an 'instant noodle' programme

Health minister: 1Malaysia clinics were like an 'instant noodle' programme

AMANAH AGM | Dzulkefly Ahmad responds to former premier Najib Abdul Razak over closure of 34 clinics.

Bersatu leader: Umno defections needed for two-thirds majority

Bersatu leader: Umno defections needed for two-thirds majority

Muhammad Faiz Na'aman says opposition MPs stand in the way of the vision of a New M'sia.

Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israel's capital

It won't move embassy yet but will open trade, defence offices.
As Zahid defiantly digs in, Khairy presses him to step aside

As Zahid defiantly digs in, Khairy presses him to step aside

In a Twitter posting, the former Umno Youth chief points out that 'its time' Zahid stepped down.

'To win GE15, Harapan gov't must focus on developing east coast economies'

'To win GE15, Harapan gov't must focus on developing east coast economies'

AMANAH AGM | K'tan delegate Wan Shah Jihan says economic imbalances must be resolved for the coalition to gain crucial support.

Amanah launches essay competition to counter extreme Islamic views

Amanah launches essay competition to counter extreme Islamic views

AMANAH AGM | Khalid Samad says party plans to adapt winners' works into dramas to portray moderate Islam. 

Amanah Youth delegate rips paper to show rakyat's disappointment

Amanah Youth delegate rips paper to show rakyat's disappointment

AMANAH AGM | Mohd Ammar Atan points out that this is how the rakyat feel when manifesto promises cannot be fulfilled.

Najib and Rosmah plan to sue Kepong MP for RM100m

Najib and Rosmah plan to sue Kepong MP for RM100m

Lim Lip Eng says he won't retract statement regarding couple's alleged link to a company that received special series of vehicle registration numbers.

No more special hajj quota for ministers, MPs

No more special hajj quota for ministers, MPs

Letters of support have also been stopped, says deputy de facto Islamic Affairs Minister Fuziah Salleh.

EC confirms fresh election for Cameron Highlands

EC confirms fresh election for Cameron Highlands

UPDATED 1.53PM | No appeal filed in given time against court decision to nullify GE14 seat results, says EC chief Art Harun.

DAP Youth: Opposition reps should not all run to join gov't

DAP Youth: Opposition reps should not all run to join gov't

A democracy needs a strong opposition, says its chief Howard Lee
Amid Umno exodus, PAS says its doors are open too

Amid Umno exodus, PAS says its doors are open too

'We welcome anyone to wants to be with PAS,' says deputy president Tuan Ibrahim. 

US federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional

US federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional

Trump hails the ruling and calls on Congress to act.
Zahid-friendly NGOs tells him to crack down on those trying to oust him

Zahid-friendly NGOs tells him to crack down on those trying to oust him

They want the Umno president to take disciplinary action or sack them.

Najib calls for best solution to ensure Umno's survival

Najib calls for best solution to ensure Umno's survival

The former premier acknowledges that the situation is grave.
Empower ulamas to defeat PAS, Amanah leadership told

Empower ulamas to defeat PAS, Amanah leadership told

AMANAH AGM | Pahang delegate Sazli Mohd Noor says religious teachers can help counter PAS' radicalism. 

Resign? Only the Umno general assembly can oust me, says defiant Zahid

Resign? Only the Umno general assembly can oust me, says defiant Zahid

It must be attended by two-thirds of the delegates, adds the Umno president.
S'gor MB: Seafield temple should return RM1.5m and relocation site

S'gor MB: Seafield temple should return RM1.5m and relocation site

Amirudin Shari says state gov't proposes this, given AG's plan for temple to retain existing land.

Muhyiddin: Bersatu open to accepting those who repent support for kleptocrats

Muhyiddin: Bersatu open to accepting those who repent support for kleptocrats

However, Bersatu president says party can reject applicants who were involved in corruption or abuse of power. 

Did Malaysians vote Harapan for Umno to rule again?

Did Malaysians vote Harapan for Umno to rule again?

MP SPEAKS | We are muddying our administration by receiving tainted and corrupt politicians.
UK ministers think May's Brexit plan is dead, seek alternatives

UK ministers think May's Brexit plan is dead, seek alternatives

Some are leaning reluctantly toward backing a second referendum if all other options are exhausted.
Khashoggi killers said 'I know how to cut' on audio, Erdogan says

Khashoggi killers said 'I know how to cut' on audio, Erdogan says

The audio of the killing was shared with US and European officials.
Taking flight from the M’sian caliphate

Taking flight from the M’sian caliphate

SATIRE | What happened to such a prosperous nation which was blessed with natural resources and so many industries?
UN criticises Israeli group calling for assassination of Palestinian leader

UN criticises Israeli group calling for assassination of Palestinian leader

UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq says the call is irresponsible and calls for a lowering of rhetoric.

Ex-minister's remains taken to surau for funeral prayer

Ex-minister's remains taken to surau for funeral prayer

Former attorney-general Abdul Ghani Patail were among those who paid their last respects.

Quitting Umno won't solve money woes, Bung tells party quitters

Quitting Umno won't solve money woes, Bung tells party quitters

‘I don't see how they can get money by quitting.’
Petrol stations five in universities soon

Petrol stations five in universities soon

Five universities will get their own Petronas station which is to be managed by the universities themselves.

Good ones stay in Umno, bad ones take a leap of faith

Good ones stay in Umno, bad ones take a leap of faith

COMMENT | This the game we’re committed to play. If you voted for Harapan, you must have known this would happen.
Kit Siang warns: Without Malay support, New Malaysia will fail

Kit Siang warns: Without Malay support, New Malaysia will fail

INTERVIEW | The new gov’t must grow its support among the Malays should it want to last more than one term.
'Only Najib's expulsion may save Umno from extinction'

'Only Najib's expulsion may save Umno from extinction'

The DAP leader says this is after Najib's 'kleptocratic rule' wrecked the party.

Straw poll: Shorter UTC hours an inconvenience

Straw poll: Shorter UTC hours an inconvenience

Many regulars now worry that there will be a flood of people on weekends.
Mat Hasan vows he will not leave Umno

Mat Hasan vows he will not leave Umno

Umno No 2 confirms talking about defections with Dr M, but insists he is staying put.
Yoursay: No, it’s not enough for ex-Umno reps to condemn 1MDB

Yoursay: No, it’s not enough for ex-Umno reps to condemn 1MDB

YOURSAY | ‘Apologies are a dime a dozen, easily available at any ‘pasar malam’.’
Umno's haemorrhaging continues; knives are out for Zahid

Umno's haemorrhaging continues; knives are out for Zahid

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