Archive - 17 December 2018

Police reclassify Adib's case as murder

Police reclassify Adib's case as murder

It was initially classified as attempted murder.

Bersatu grassroots fear ex-CM may taint the party

Bersatu grassroots fear ex-CM may taint the party

Several express reservations while also asking for the sensitivities of the party partners to be considered too.
DPM urges calm, assures that Adib's death won't go unpunished

DPM urges calm, assures that Adib's death won't go unpunished

She says the due process of the law should be allowed to run its course.
Najib: I have to borrow money for my expenses

Najib: I have to borrow money for my expenses

He adds that his lawyers are confident that he will be acquitted of all charges.
Fireman attacked during Seafield Temple riot dies

Fireman attacked during Seafield Temple riot dies

UPDATED 10.37PM | He succumbed to his injuries at 9.41pm.

Harapan Youth wants MACC to screen party-hoppers

Harapan Youth wants MACC to screen party-hoppers

The move should be part of a stringent vetting process imposed on defectors from the opposition, they say.
EC: 62 GE14 candidates may be barred from Parliament, GE15

EC: 62 GE14 candidates may be barred from Parliament, GE15

This for failing to submit their statement of expenses for campaigning during GE14.
Ex-Pahang MB says many will follow if he quits Umno

Ex-Pahang MB says many will follow if he quits Umno

He adds that Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi shouldn't panic over this.

Jho Low insists won't stand trial in Malaysia

Jho Low insists won't stand trial in Malaysia

Spokesperson claims there is no independent legal process.
Taman Rimba Kiara's conflict of interest

Taman Rimba Kiara's conflict of interest

LETTER | I am perplexed when the minister suggested scaling down the project even before the courts have made a final decision.
Backing Rafizi for No 2 was the best choice - Nurul

Backing Rafizi for No 2 was the best choice - Nurul

In a tweet, Nurul makes it crystal clear as to where her allegiance lie. It is not with Azmin.

KJ: A waste if Nurul doesn't return to frontline politics

KJ: A waste if Nurul doesn't return to frontline politics

Nurul thanks him, saying, 'Can't imagine Malaysia without your towering political footprint'.

Speaker: Cameron Highlands seat vacant from Dec 15

Speaker: Cameron Highlands seat vacant from Dec 15

This is because incumbent C Sivarraajh did not make an appeal by the stipulated date of Dec 14.

No need for Lynas to remove their wastes

No need for Lynas to remove their wastes

LETTER | I cannot stand by as ignorance and ambition pervert the very basis and beauty of science.
'Zahid should call for special Umno assembly, seek vote of confidence'

'Zahid should call for special Umno assembly, seek vote of confidence'

Party veteran Mohd Yussof Latiff says this would be better than the assembly being called by party members. 

Azmin's faction seeks to block Rafizi's appointment, accuses Anwar of bias

Azmin's faction seeks to block Rafizi's appointment, accuses Anwar of bias

The power struggle in PKR continues, this time over the control of the powerful MPP.

Sanjeevan charged with revealing content of police report

Sanjeevan charged with revealing content of police report

MyWatch chairperson claims trial to the offence and is released on RM5k bail.

Renowned Japanese cataract surgeon ready to assist public varsities - Maszlee

Renowned Japanese cataract surgeon ready to assist public varsities - Maszlee

Dr Akahoshi Takayuki has also agreed to conduct free eye surgery to the poor in rural areas, during his visit to Malaysia next April, says minister. 

Special payment for civil servants to be paid out tomorrow

Special payment for civil servants to be paid out tomorrow

The RM500 payout to permanent and contract staff will assist parents in preparing for the opening of the schooling year, says finance minister. 

Four Selangor Umno reps stand by party

Four Selangor Umno reps stand by party

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the state chapter remains loyal, despite the exit of one MP. 

Gov't to pay The Edge RM11.26m over suspension

Gov't to pay The Edge RM11.26m over suspension

Home Ministry had ordered the suspension of the newspaper in 2015 for its reports on the 1MDB scandal.

PKR will not accept ex-Umno leaders - Wan Azizah

PKR will not accept ex-Umno leaders - Wan Azizah

This is to assure the party's old allies that PKR is committed to the reform agenda, she says.

Malacca PKR leader rejects nepotism claim, tells Latheefa to quit

Malacca PKR leader rejects nepotism claim, tells Latheefa to quit

She seems to have 'fallen out with the leadership' after Anwar took over as president, says G Rajendran.

Umno-BN is falling, why shoot ourselves in the foot?

Umno-BN is falling, why shoot ourselves in the foot?

COMMENT | Let's focus on making Malaysia's future brighter rather than inviting instability amongst ourselves.

The Umno exodus and its implications

The Umno exodus and its implications

COMMENT | Any deal with the corrupt and the greedy would be a betrayal of the cause of justice and the commitment to reform.

M'sia should stand its ground in dealing with S'pore - Syed Hamid

M'sia should stand its ground in dealing with S'pore - Syed Hamid

The ex-foreign minister believes that M'sia must send a clear message to the republic.
'Process not transparent' - Hassan rejects Johor PKR chief post

'Process not transparent' - Hassan rejects Johor PKR chief post

Pasir Gudang MP says only Anwar Ibrahim knows the results of the election for state chiefs.

Bersatu forms committee to vet applications by ex-Umno leaders

Bersatu forms committee to vet applications by ex-Umno leaders

Muhyiddin says the committee will be chaired by Mukhriz Mahathir and will work with the MACC, as well as the police.
Rafizi: I understand, Nurul retains idealism amid political chaos

Rafizi: I understand, Nurul retains idealism amid political chaos

'Nurul is a reformist and fighter. She is not withdrawing from politics.'

Time for Harapan to revisit efforts regarding child safety and sex education

Time for Harapan to revisit efforts regarding child safety and sex education

MP SPEAKS | These should be part of the national agenda in a Malaysia Baru.

AG hauls Goldman, bankers and Jho Low to court

AG hauls Goldman, bankers and Jho Low to court

The charges are related to the US$2.7 billion misappropriated from 1MDB subsidiaries.

Illegal assembly case against deputy minister, ex-MP dropped

Illegal assembly case against deputy minister, ex-MP dropped

AGC says no case against Chong Chieng Jen and Julian Tan for participating in Bersih 4.

Gov’t aims to upgrade all Streamyx services to Unifi by March - deputy minister

Gov’t aims to upgrade all Streamyx services to Unifi by March - deputy minister

UPDATED | For users out of range, the Streamyx speed will be increased or they will receive 4G LTE access, says Eddin Syazlee.

Don't comment on my behalf, Nurul tells Bersatu leader

Don't comment on my behalf, Nurul tells Bersatu leader

The rebuke comes after Rais Husin says he believes Nurul will retract her resignation.

Court dismisses Mahathir's forex RCI challenge

Court dismisses Mahathir's forex RCI challenge

UPDATED 4.12PM | KL High Court rules that it has no jurisdiction to call the contents of the report into question.

Aina’s story: Why M'sia needs to rethink how it treats institutionalised children

Aina’s story: Why M'sia needs to rethink how it treats institutionalised children

FEATURE | Deinstitutionalisation requires joint effort and the government's attention.

Minister: Qatar interested to invest in M’sia, not national car specifically

Minister: Qatar interested to invest in M’sia, not national car specifically

UPDATED 3.56PM | The entrepreneur development minister refutes his cabinet colleague who said a Qatari individual is interested in investing billions in the industry.

M'sia-S'pore spat: We've been here before

M'sia-S'pore spat: We've been here before

COMMENT | It has been worryingly easy for politicians to ignite dormant antagonisms against the other.

Looking at the maritime dispute from a Malaysian perspective

Looking at the maritime dispute from a Malaysian perspective

COMMENT | There is too much to be lost if the Malaysia-Singapore relationship deteriorates to the point of crisis.
Negeri Sembilan opposition reps stage walkout over Icerd

Negeri Sembilan opposition reps stage walkout over Icerd

Rantau assemblyperson Mohamad Hasan's motion to debate the issue was rejected by the speaker, who said it has been solved at the federal level.

The Star's asst manager gets 30 months' jail, RM100,000 fine for bribery

The Star's asst manager gets 30 months' jail, RM100,000 fine for bribery

He was charged with receiving a RM20,000 bribe from FGV's former CEO.

No Sabah chapter for Bersatu, says Dr M

No Sabah chapter for Bersatu, says Dr M

UPDATED 3.34PM | However, the party is open to Sabahans to join, says its chairperson. 

We will decide whether Rahim is suitable or not - Mahathir

We will decide whether Rahim is suitable or not - Mahathir

UPDATED 3.21PM | 'We do not accept everyone,' adds the Bersatu chairperson.

Nurul's resignation – Dr M in the dark, Azmin to seek answers

Nurul's resignation – Dr M in the dark, Azmin to seek answers

Azmin says he will talk to Nurul in order to 'understand what really happened'.

Nurul quits as PKR veep, won't serve gov't in any capacity

Nurul quits as PKR veep, won't serve gov't in any capacity

UPDATED 1.49PM | 'My only regret is that I should have made this announcement sooner.'

Cub Prix rider's death a big loss to Malaysian motorsports, says former champ

Cub Prix rider's death a big loss to Malaysian motorsports, says former champ

Mohd Hafiz Nor Azman, 22, was killed in a crash on the final leg of the Petronas AAM Cub Prix Championship in Johor, yesterday.

Expedite Taman Rimba Kiara probe, residents urge MACC

Expedite Taman Rimba Kiara probe, residents urge MACC

TTDI residents association requests updates on the progress of the commission's probe.

Negeri PKR undecided on senator after objections to MB's pick Rafizi

Negeri PKR undecided on senator after objections to MB's pick Rafizi

Meanwhile, the state DAP will recommend its vice-president as one of the two senator candidates.
Pahang MB confident state Umno reps will not defect

Pahang MB confident state Umno reps will not defect

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had warned that there are efforts to topple the state BN gov't.

Avoid 'financial engineering' to solve Tabung Haji's problems, gov't urged

Avoid 'financial engineering' to solve Tabung Haji's problems, gov't urged

MTEM says such complicated auditing would make the pilgrimage fund less transparent to public scrutiny.
China's outcast steel machines find unwelcome home in Southeast Asia

China's outcast steel machines find unwelcome home in Southeast Asia

These banned furnaces are hitting domestic steelmakers and fuelling safety and environmental concerns.

Prosecutor applies to transfer Tan's case to High Court

Prosecutor applies to transfer Tan's case to High Court

On corruption charge involving businessperson Tan Eng Boon and former minister Tengku Adnan.

Malaysia lost RM47b in GDP value to corruption last year - DPM

Malaysia lost RM47b in GDP value to corruption last year - DPM

UPDATED 12.44PM | Funds could have been spent on roads, hospitals and scholarships, says Wan Azizah.

Latheefa slams 'disturbing' appointments of PKR state chiefs

Latheefa slams 'disturbing' appointments of PKR state chiefs

She adds that choosing Nurul Izzah as the Penang state chief also reeks of nepotism.

Will this be Mahathir’s finest moment?

Will this be Mahathir’s finest moment?

COMMENT | Whatever the prime minister decides, it may mark another turning point for the country.

PNB and EPF acquire Battersea commercial property for RM8.3b

PNB and EPF acquire Battersea commercial property for RM8.3b

UPDATED 3.17PM | The assets were acquired from a consortium made of property developers SP Setia Bhd and Sime Darby Property Bhd, and EPF. 

Regulating houses of worship

Regulating houses of worship

LETTER | We need to have a proper and respectful policy to deal with the diverse religious issues in M'sia.

End hate crimes against LGBTI persons

End hate crimes against LGBTI persons

LETTER | Hate-crime legislation would protect LGBTI persons and aid accountability.

'CIMB Clicks remains secure, additional measures introduced'

'CIMB Clicks remains secure, additional measures introduced'

The bank says this amid news on social media that its online banking portal had been hacked. 

Zahid: Continuous split in Umno will lead to its collapse

Zahid: Continuous split in Umno will lead to its collapse

Umno president chides party members who prioritise 'saving' themselves instead of the party.

Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate position on Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate position on Khashoggi murder

Its Foreign Ministry says the crime doesn't reflect the policy of the kingdom.
New Brexit vote would 'break faith' with British, says May

New Brexit vote would 'break faith' with British, says May

The British PM adds that it will also do 'irreparable damage' to politics.
Over 1,000 restaurants go bust in UK as consumers lose appetite to spend

Over 1,000 restaurants go bust in UK as consumers lose appetite to spend

There are few signs there will be any pick-up in demand.
Singapore's November exports fall faster than expected

Singapore's November exports fall faster than expected

Non-oil domestic exports growth fall, with shipments to most of its major trading partners declining.

British schoolgirls at risk of FGM during Christmas break

British schoolgirls at risk of FGM during Christmas break

Girls taken overseas could end up in countries where FGM is widely practised.

Amanah’s sound and fury

Amanah’s sound and fury

COMMENT | The big question: can the sound and fury coming from Amanah translate to action?

Yoursay: Let the ‘good ones’ stay out of Harapan until next GE

Yoursay: Let the ‘good ones’ stay out of Harapan until next GE

YOURSAY | ‘People who voted for Harapan in GE14 wanted a two-party system.’

Kit Siang: 10, 20 years for 'New Malaysia' to take shape

Kit Siang: 10, 20 years for 'New Malaysia' to take shape

INTERVIEW | This is not something that can be accomplished in 100 days or two years, he argues.

Yoursay: Good ones in Umno? Mahathir ‘mudah lupa’

Yoursay: Good ones in Umno? Mahathir ‘mudah lupa’

YOURSAY | 'Bersatu is now almost indistinguishable from Umno, except for a few individuals.'
Ex-Malacca CM seeks to join Bersatu; PAS MPs' meet with Dr M fuels talk

Ex-Malacca CM seeks to join Bersatu; PAS MPs' meet with Dr M fuels talk

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

Soaring cost of imported chicken feed among reasons for egg price hike

Soaring cost of imported chicken feed among reasons for egg price hike

Minister says most chicken feed is imported from countries like Brazil and Argentina, with transactions conducted in S'pore. 

HIV discrimination 'unlawful', a stumbling block to be overcome - PM

HIV discrimination 'unlawful', a stumbling block to be overcome - PM

Mahathir notes that stigma hampers people from getting tested for HIV and seeking crucial treatment.