Archive - 18 December 2018

Fire and Rescue Dept launches Wira Merah Fund for Adib's family

Fire and Rescue Dept launches Wira Merah Fund for Adib's family

Those wishing to donate can do so via cheque, electronic transfers or cash, says the department.

MACC nabs top exec for using Tabung Haji firm to build his wardrobes

MACC nabs top exec for using Tabung Haji firm to build his wardrobes

Source states that the executive allegedly misused an interior design firm that is a subsidiary of the fund.

Umno now split into five factions, Zahid admits

Umno now split into five factions, Zahid admits

Party president laments the fact that there are 'oppositions within the opposition.'

Zahid hands power to deputy in bid to stop Umno haemorrhage

Zahid hands power to deputy in bid to stop Umno haemorrhage

He stresses that he is not resigning as Umno president, but merely going on leave.

Umno files suit against defecting lawmakers

Umno files suit against defecting lawmakers

'What they owe to Umno and its machinery must be repaid,' says party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

In cryptic message, Zahid details humiliation suffered during 'meetings'

In cryptic message, Zahid details humiliation suffered during 'meetings'

He says two requests were made during these meets – dissolve Umno and have its members jump ship.

Serve the people and not political masters, civil servants told

Serve the people and not political masters, civil servants told

Chief secretary Ismail Bakar says those who cannot serve the people should leave their jobs.

Minister calls for local films to be developed for export

Minister calls for local films to be developed for export

Gobind points out that box office returns for local films like 'Polis Evo 2' exceed those of foreign films.

Ramkarpal: How to work with Rahim when he's already threatening Harapan?

Ramkarpal: How to work with Rahim when he's already threatening Harapan?

Ex-Malacca CM said he was considering suing DAP rep for claiming he is dogged by scandal.

Waytha faces quit calls from within Harapan

Waytha faces quit calls from within Harapan

PKR Penang exco Afif Bahardin says the minister has failed to forge unity.

Sultan directs Kedah mosques to hold special prayers for Adib

Sultan directs Kedah mosques to hold special prayers for Adib

The special tahlil prayers will be held after maghrib, says Sultan Sallehuddin's private secretary.

New alternative: Gerakan man wants KJ, Nurul, Rafizi to join forces

New alternative: Gerakan man wants KJ, Nurul, Rafizi to join forces

Tan Keng Liang says it will give an alternative to BN and Harapan.

M'sia no 1 in Asean for women participation in corporate sector

M'sia no 1 in Asean for women participation in corporate sector

Participation of women on boards of public listed companies stands at 15.4pct, says 30 Percent Club.

K'tan PKR chief fends off grassroots grumbling, claims conspiracy

K'tan PKR chief fends off grassroots grumbling, claims conspiracy

Letter states that a 'majority' of Tanah Merah PKR members have lost confidence in Mohd Suparadi Mohd Noor.

Implement measures to uphold rights of migrants

Implement measures to uphold rights of migrants

LETTER | Putrajaya's move to streamline the overall policies and management of these workers is commendable.

Kim Jong-nam murder trial suspended over witness statements

Kim Jong-nam murder trial suspended over witness statements

Siti Aisyah's lawyers allowed to appeal decision not to compel prosecutors to produce the statements. 

Liverpool loss highlights problems for Manchester United brand

Liverpool loss highlights problems for Manchester United brand

Owners must be aware that the brand will be seriously tarnished with the team's poor start to the season.

Mourinho leaves Manchester United after poor start to season

Mourinho leaves Manchester United after poor start to season

His exit comes after the Red Devils' loss to Liverpool and their worst league start in 28 years. 

Sir, please honour your word!

Sir, please honour your word!

LETTER | To say that we are utterly dismayed by your going back on your own word is an understatement of the year.
UN Security Council mulls action against Myanmar over Rohingya crisis

UN Security Council mulls action against Myanmar over Rohingya crisis

The draft resolution warns that the council could consider sanctions if no progress made on repatriation.

Reports: Russia used social media for widespread meddling in US politics

Reports: Russia used social media for widespread meddling in US politics

Reports by analysts and Oxford University team state that the meddling went back further initially thought.

We can send you 'frogs' back

We can send you 'frogs' back

LETTER | Human beings who were orphaned and left without any parental guidance have better moral guidance than each of you.

Fiery 'warning' for MACC officer probing high-profile cases?

Fiery 'warning' for MACC officer probing high-profile cases?

Source claims it is a suspected arson attack on the house. Police are waiting for the Fire Dept's forensic report.

M'sian media professionals endure sexual harassment on the job

M'sian media professionals endure sexual harassment on the job

COMMENT | Real-life accounts point to a disturbing trend that we should all push back against.

Is Muhyiddin against re-opening Teoh Beng Hock's case?

Is Muhyiddin against re-opening Teoh Beng Hock's case?

LETTER | It is crucial for the police to act swiftly on Teoh's case to restore public confidence.
Jho Low accuses Putrajaya of ruining Equanimity's value

Jho Low accuses Putrajaya of ruining Equanimity's value

Fugitive financier calls the auction process 'a failed public relations stunt from the outset.'

Incentive for Harimau Malaya still under consideration - Sim

Incentive for Harimau Malaya still under consideration - Sim

The deputy minister says the reward will be announced once it's finalised.

No turning back: Nurul refuses to retract resignation

No turning back: Nurul refuses to retract resignation

The Permatang Pauh MP says she is touched by the appeals asking her to do so, but will stick to her decision.
Ministry plans to promote Malaysia as a wedding destination to boost tourism

Ministry plans to promote Malaysia as a wedding destination to boost tourism

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says India is one of the 'target countries'.
Khaled: Politicians should learn from Adib

Khaled: Politicians should learn from Adib

He says Adib should be remembered as a young person who chose service out of his love for his country.

Muhammad Adib to be awarded posthumous promotion

Muhammad Adib to be awarded posthumous promotion

It is to help alleviate the burden of his family in terms of pension, says housing ministry sec-gen.

PAS: Our MPs are clean, can't be pressured into joining Harapan

PAS: Our MPs are clean, can't be pressured into joining Harapan

Tumpat MP Che Abdullah Mat Nawi says lawmakers from the party aren't out to save themselves.

PNB & Maybank team up to support ASNB investments via digital channels

PNB & Maybank team up to support ASNB investments via digital channels

PNB & Maybank team up to support ASNB investments via digital channels

Amanah convention: In the shadow of PAS

Amanah convention: In the shadow of PAS

ANALYSIS | But unlike the Islamist party, delegates were allowed democracy and freedom of speech.
PM's call to cut red tape will curb corruption

PM's call to cut red tape will curb corruption

LETTER | All Malaysians should welcome Mahathir's call to reduce bureaucracy. 

Call for Waytha's head to roll grows louder, PAS wants him out as well

Call for Waytha's head to roll grows louder, PAS wants him out as well

PAS tells minister to accept 'social and moral' responsibility for the riot and Adib's death.

13 Penang PKR divisions want Nurul to withdraw quit decision

13 Penang PKR divisions want Nurul to withdraw quit decision

The division chiefs pledge their full support and want her to continue leading state PKR.

‘Written threat’ forces Tigerair flight to return to Sydney

‘Written threat’ forces Tigerair flight to return to Sydney

Crew members found a written threat onboard the fight that was en route to Melbourne.
Banks can no longer hide behind exclusion clauses, rules apex court

Banks can no longer hide behind exclusion clauses, rules apex court

The judgment is in regard to a suit by a British couple against CIMB Bank over the termination of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) of a property in Kuala Lumpur.

Zahid wants RCI for Adib, Seafield temple riots

Zahid wants RCI for Adib, Seafield temple riots

This pertains to 'lies' spun a group of people who used religion to twist the facts, says the Umno president.

Najib's challenge against prosecutor's appointment dismissed

Najib's challenge against prosecutor's appointment dismissed

UPDATED 3.57PM | The KL High Court rules that Sulaiman Abdullah's appointment has been sufficiently made public. 

DAP, PKR attempted to meddle in Bersatu's business, says Rahim

DAP, PKR attempted to meddle in Bersatu's business, says Rahim

He says this was demonstrated by them blocking his attempt to join Bersatu.
Immigration: 73,000 foreigners barred from entering M’sia since Jan 1

Immigration: 73,000 foreigners barred from entering M’sia since Jan 1

DG says some 46,000 detained in ops since Jan 1 and the majority had been repatriated.
An open letter to the minister of health

An open letter to the minister of health

LETTER | Urgent intervention needed change to solve the problem of queueing times in clinics and hospitals.

Honda M'sia apologises for insensitive FB comment on Adib's death

Honda M'sia apologises for insensitive FB comment on Adib's death

The employee who posted the comment has since been suspended.

Suhakam to address five areas of LGBT discrimination

Suhakam to address five areas of LGBT discrimination

UPDATED 4.02PM | They are dignity, employment, education, healthcare and right to housing.
Division leaders object to Negeri MB as state chief, pen letter to Anwar

Division leaders object to Negeri MB as state chief, pen letter to Anwar

A source, however, claims the matter has been resolved following a meeting with the PKR president.

Make our recommendations mandatory: Suhakam

Make our recommendations mandatory: Suhakam

UPDATED 3.35PM | Towards this, it will draw up a proposal for the attention of the attorney-general and the de facto law minister.
The wars to come: Nurul Izzah, PKR and Bersatu

The wars to come: Nurul Izzah, PKR and Bersatu

COMMENT | If we do not answer some key questions about Harapan’s future, the dream may be over before it begins.

Defence White paper includes welfare of army, veterans and families

Defence White paper includes welfare of army, veterans and families

Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong says the paper would also outline the direction and strategy of defence and national security.

Adib's final journey

Adib's final journey

PHOTO ESSAY | Malaysiakini brings you his final journey as seen through our lens.

Add value to the PSV licence

Add value to the PSV licence

LETTER | Training should be centred on interpersonal communication skills and displaying courtesy.
Kedah gov't to identify assistance for Adib's family

Kedah gov't to identify assistance for Adib's family

For now, the state gov't would provide assistance for the funeral expenses, says exco.

Act against 4 ministers, exco over riots: Umno Youth to AG

Act against 4 ministers, exco over riots: Umno Youth to AG

Their statements led to thousands gathering at the temple and the ensuing riot, says the wing's chief.
No legal action against The Guardian over forced labour report - Top Glove

No legal action against The Guardian over forced labour report - Top Glove

'We are not in the business of fighting with people', says its executive chairperson Lim Wee Chai. 

Almost a thousand gather to honour slain firefighter

Almost a thousand gather to honour slain firefighter

Muhammad Adib's body was flown to Kuala Kedah this morning in a helicopter.
Temple task force sad over Adib's death, wants culprits punished

Temple task force sad over Adib's death, wants culprits punished

Violence is not and will never be a solution to any problem, says its chairperson.
Shafee: I don't want Sri Ram prosecuting me

Shafee: I don't want Sri Ram prosecuting me

He makes an application to remove Sri Ram from prosecuting him on the charge of receiving RM9.5 million from the former PM.
Don't become 'cheap' – Kadir on Bersatu recruiting ex-Umno leaders

Don't become 'cheap' – Kadir on Bersatu recruiting ex-Umno leaders

He says there are certain former leaders who no longer have value in Umno but are recruited by Bersatu.

Bersatu should be worried about the Trojan Horse

Bersatu should be worried about the Trojan Horse

ADUN SPEAKS | Accepting ex-Umno members could result in a 'reverse takeover' of the party.

Understanding Mahathir’s motives

Understanding Mahathir’s motives

QUESTION TIME | Since taking over the helm, the PM has been making his mark, not to everyone's liking.
The Reformasi princess Malaysia grew up with

The Reformasi princess Malaysia grew up with

COMMENT | She continues to stand strong as her own person and true to the reform agenda.
The Umno aftershocks

The Umno aftershocks

COMMENT | The disintegration of Umno in its current form is actually a great achievement for Malaysian democracy.

S'pore intends to negotiate territorial dispute in 'good faith'

S'pore intends to negotiate territorial dispute in 'good faith'

The republic's transport minister hopes that 'good sense will prevail' in the upcoming discussions between the two countries. 

Top 10 News and 2018 Newsmaker - you decide

Top 10 News and 2018 Newsmaker - you decide

This year is truly a historic year – the first time Malaysia sees a change in regime since Merdeka.
Adib's passing: Time to mourn for a Malaysian hero

Adib's passing: Time to mourn for a Malaysian hero

COMMENT | The enabling cause of the death was criminal, not cultural, and all politicians have the responsibility to get it right for Malaysia and the next generation.

US says air strikes killed 62 militants in Somalia

US says air strikes killed 62 militants in Somalia

The air strikes, among the deadliest this year, did not kill any civilians, it says.
Former Utusan journalists set up bebasnews.my portal

Former Utusan journalists set up bebasnews.my portal

According to its former editor-in-chief, the portal will focus on analysis reports based on current news. 

Brexit: Chaotic exit, referendum or last-minute deal?

Brexit: Chaotic exit, referendum or last-minute deal?

With Brexit in chaos, the United Kingdom faces three main choices.

UK's May to bring Brexit deal back to parliament in mid-January

UK's May to bring Brexit deal back to parliament in mid-January

She is pressing on with her deal to leave the EU, rejecting calls for a second referendum.
Fearing the rot within

Fearing the rot within

COMMENT | 'How can Malaysia be new when even our gov’t is beginning to resemble the old Malaysia?'

In ousting Pua, DAP grassroots failed to look at the big picture

In ousting Pua, DAP grassroots failed to look at the big picture

YOURSAY | 'It is not that Tony Pua has lost touch with the grassroots.'
Remains of Muhammad Adib flown to Kedah by helicopter

Remains of Muhammad Adib flown to Kedah by helicopter

UPDATED 11.41AM | The body of the fireman killed in the Seafield temple riots is taken back to his hometown.

Yoursay: Nurul made the right decision in staying out

Yoursay: Nurul made the right decision in staying out

YOURSAY | 'Emotion aside, her high position in the party is not tenable.'
Putting our athletes on top

Putting our athletes on top

MP SPEAKS | We must factor them into our policies - beyond the normal celebratory occasions.

Goldman Sachs fires back, says former gov’t lied about 1MDB proceeds

Goldman Sachs fires back, says former gov’t lied about 1MDB proceeds

AG Tommy Thomas has filed criminal charges and will seek jail terms as well as billions in fines from Goldman.

Islam took centre stage at Amanah convention

Islam took centre stage at Amanah convention

ANALYSIS | While the meeting itself was energetic, the focus was on 'rahmatan lil alamin' and pushing this into government.
Nurul Izzah quits all PKR positions; Zahid warns of Umno's collapse

Nurul Izzah quits all PKR positions; Zahid warns of Umno's collapse

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