Archive - 22 December 2018

Sabah to announce more than RM160m tender projects next year

Sabah to announce more than RM160m tender projects next year

State minister Junz Wong says no local contractor will be overlooked through this approach.

Anwar: Open fighting within Harapan must cease immediately

Anwar: Open fighting within Harapan must cease immediately

UPDATED 11.06PM | Harapan de facto leader points to watchful public, says coalition should prioritise economic development.

Stop talking about debt and focus on lowering living costs, Daim tells gov't

Stop talking about debt and focus on lowering living costs, Daim tells gov't

UPDATED 8.41PM | Ex-minister says country's debt is an 'old story', urges gov't to address people's concerns about living costs instead.

Azmin prays for Dr M's good health, strong gov't in Mecca

Azmin prays for Dr M's good health, strong gov't in Mecca

Economic affairs minister tweets that he prayed for PM and the country while performing the umrah.

Kit Siang to Harapan: Halt friendly fire, consult party before attacking allies

Kit Siang to Harapan: Halt friendly fire, consult party before attacking allies

DAP veteran urges Harapan to set up standard operating procedure for expression of criticism between coalition leaders. 

Don't overlook the deeds of our hardworking, capable doctors

Don't overlook the deeds of our hardworking, capable doctors

COMMENT | Teething issues, such as long waiting times at clinics, are bound to arise from time to time.

Yes Dr M, less emphasis on religion in schools, please

Yes Dr M, less emphasis on religion in schools, please

COMMENT | The PM's stand is welcome, but who is the 'someone' who, as he says, 'changed the curriculum'?

Negeri ruler upset with Muslims' involvement in social problems, crime

Negeri ruler upset with Muslims' involvement in social problems, crime

However, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar is confident the police can address the issues.

Malay reserve land scam victims to sue property law firm

Malay reserve land scam victims to sue property law firm

They bought the land for as lows as RM60,000 from a real estate company.
Guan Eng: RM100 back-to-school aid for families earning below RM3k

Guan Eng: RM100 back-to-school aid for families earning below RM3k

This is meant to help parents and guardians with their new year expenses, says finance minister. 

Zahid emptied out Umno office after announcing handover - source

Zahid emptied out Umno office after announcing handover - source

Source claims Umno president collected personal belongings as soon as he announced handover of duties to Mohamad Hasan. 
Ramkarpal: Should Saddiq quit over Suzuki Cup loss then?

Ramkarpal: Should Saddiq quit over Suzuki Cup loss then?

The Bukit Gelugor MP says it is unfair to pin the blame solely on Waythamoorthy.

Minister warns French anti-palm oil decision could affect bilateral trade

Minister warns French anti-palm oil decision could affect bilateral trade

'This is a most unwelcome decision and goes against the very principles of free and fair trade,' says Kok.

Najib: Harapan gov't imposing 30 sen fuel tax since November

Najib: Harapan gov't imposing 30 sen fuel tax since November

He points out that the price of Brent crude was US$73 per barrel when BN lost, and about US$20 lower now.

In defence of the Perak MB's vision for Orang Asli

In defence of the Perak MB's vision for Orang Asli

ADUN SPEAKS | Faizal Azumu wants to initiate programmes to allow them to free themselves from overdependence.

21 chilli samples found to contain pesticide residues

21 chilli samples found to contain pesticide residues

The Health Ministry confirms that the samples didn't comply with regulations.
Friendly fire continues: DAP Youth vs Saddiq, PKR Youth vs Dr M

Friendly fire continues: DAP Youth vs Saddiq, PKR Youth vs Dr M

Harapan leaders keep their guns trained on each other.

New PTPTN repayment scheme to be presented to cabinet in 6 months

New PTPTN repayment scheme to be presented to cabinet in 6 months

Chairperson Wan Saiful Wan Jan says stakeholder input needed before tabling of new draft.

Respect PKR constitution, Fuziah says over selection of state chiefs

Respect PKR constitution, Fuziah says over selection of state chiefs

She responds to calls for her own appointment as Pahang PKR chief to be reviewed. 

Sedic rebranded, now called M'sian Indian Transformation Unit

Sedic rebranded, now called M'sian Indian Transformation Unit

Mitra's mission is to empower the Indian community for sustainable growth, says its DG S Letchumanan.

Seafield temple taskforce chief apologises for Adib 'hit by fire truck' theory

Seafield temple taskforce chief apologises for Adib 'hit by fire truck' theory

He says he did not intend to hurt the feelings of the late firefighter's mourning family.

Bersatu man warns against friendly fire among Harapan politicians

Bersatu man warns against friendly fire among Harapan politicians

Rais Hussin says such spats can be disastrous to the coalition.

Chin Tong: Harapan needs a narrative for a national purpose

Chin Tong: Harapan needs a narrative for a national purpose

He responds to Kit Siang saying that DAP would quit the coalition if it abandons its New M'sia vision. 

Food bank can ease the impact of rising cost of living - Mahathir

Food bank can ease the impact of rising cost of living - Mahathir

Surplus food will be channelled to target groups and registered welfare homes.
Now Singapore trains its sights on Goldman Sachs over 1MDB

Now Singapore trains its sights on Goldman Sachs over 1MDB

The bank is also facing criminal probe here and in the United States. 

UN tells UK: Allow Assange to leave Ecuador embassy freely

UN tells UK: Allow Assange to leave Ecuador embassy freely

It reiterates its stand that the WikiLeaks founder had been unlawfully held without charge in the embassy.
US gov't partially shut down in fight over Trump's border wall

US gov't partially shut down in fight over Trump's border wall

More than 400,000 federal "essential" employees will work without pay.
You were spoiling telco signal, MCMC tells ex-MP who cried political persecution

You were spoiling telco signal, MCMC tells ex-MP who cried political persecution

The commission says the interference originated from Tan's cordless phone.

London Big Ben to ring in its 160th birthday year

London Big Ben to ring in its 160th birthday year

The iconic clock tower will chime 12 times on the stroke of midnight
Tabung Haji senior officer freed after four-day remand

Tabung Haji senior officer freed after four-day remand

Magistrate releases 48-year-old 'datuk' in graft probe into a house renovation worth RM400k.

Azmin: PM insisted on aid for the poor despite financial constraints

Azmin: PM insisted on aid for the poor despite financial constraints

RM164mil allocated for the monsoon assistance to 274,639 rubber smallholders.

Smugglers ditch liquor, speedboat in attempt to escape maritime cops

Smugglers ditch liquor, speedboat in attempt to escape maritime cops

Boat loaded with contraband alcohol headed for Menumbok left behind as smugglers flee. 

76 illegal immigrants working in a club nabbed

76 illegal immigrants working in a club nabbed

The workers have no valid travel documents, say KL police.
To Isa ibn Maryam, on his birthday

To Isa ibn Maryam, on his birthday

LETTER | No reindeers or mythical elves to lead us astray, from honouring in the proper way, the prophet on his birthday.

Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey leaves over 200 sick across US

Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey leaves over 200 sick across US

No single supplier has been identified for the outbreak.
Putin calls for dialogue with Trump amid worsening US-Russia ties

Putin calls for dialogue with Trump amid worsening US-Russia ties

The Russian president reconfirms his readiness for a bilateral high-level meeting.
RCI needed to prevent another Adib or Kampung Medan

RCI needed to prevent another Adib or Kampung Medan

COMMENT | But this should be for truth and reconciliation, not for a politically-motivated blame game.

China to encourage childbirth from next year

China to encourage childbirth from next year

Country's Family Planning Association to continue efforts to raise people's willingness to have children. 

Russia, China, Iran sought to influence US midterms, says spy chief

Russia, China, Iran sought to influence US midterms, says spy chief

But US intelligence director Dan Coats says there is no evidence of penetration into voting systems.

Waythamoorthy - asset or liability to Mahathir?

Waythamoorthy - asset or liability to Mahathir?

COMMENT | The minister has to seriously focus on plans to promote the spirit of unity.

'Civil society lost its shine after May 9, failed to defend Icerd'

'Civil society lost its shine after May 9, failed to defend Icerd'

Forum told that civil society groups abandoned their 'opposition mode' by choosing to work with gov't. 

China says ‘re-education camps’ part of anti-terrorism measures

China says ‘re-education camps’ part of anti-terrorism measures

Embassy defends Xinjiang gov’t amid outcry over its 're-education camps'.
Restore local elections in the spirit of democracy

Restore local elections in the spirit of democracy

LETTER | Let Penang lead the way in the restoration of local elections on behalf of all Malaysian people.
After PKR leader's criticism, Khairuddin claims plot against Mahathir

After PKR leader's criticism, Khairuddin claims plot against Mahathir

Amanah leader believes that those without positions in gov't are trying to unseat the PM.

Pope urges predator priests to turn themselves in

Pope urges predator priests to turn themselves in

'Hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice,' Francis says in Christmas address.

Larry Sng's controversial and rapid rise in PKR

Larry Sng's controversial and rapid rise in PKR

INTERVIEW | He explains his entry into PKR and how he won a seat on the party's leadership council.
US joins call for Canadians' release amid Huawei extradition case

US joins call for Canadians' release amid Huawei extradition case

China's arrest of two Canadians is seen as a tit-for-tat after Canada arrested a top Huawei executive.

UK forces storm Italian cargo ship after stowaways threatened crew

UK forces storm Italian cargo ship after stowaways threatened crew

The stowaways were believed to have boarded the ship in Nigeria and threatened the crew with iron bars.

Didn't DAP Youth ask our minister to resign too, Syed Saddiq reminds Ramasamy

Didn't DAP Youth ask our minister to resign too, Syed Saddiq reminds Ramasamy

UPDATED 10.45AM | He adds that similar calls were also made by the DAP leader's own colleague in the Penang.

Pressure mounts on Waytha; Anwar warns of 'deceptive' PKR leaders

Pressure mounts on Waytha; Anwar warns of 'deceptive' PKR leaders

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

BSN settles balance of Muhammad Adib's car loan

BSN settles balance of Muhammad Adib's car loan

Firefighter passed away on Monday after succumbing to injuries sustained during the Seafield Temple riots.

Yoursay: Honeymoon over for Mahathir and Harapan

Yoursay: Honeymoon over for Mahathir and Harapan

YOURSAY | ‘Time to knit our hands, stand together in the public space, speak without fear…’

Dr M thinks there are too many foreigners in M'sia

Dr M thinks there are too many foreigners in M'sia

UPDATED 1:44AM | The prime minister says influx of foreigners is making it difficult to tell if someone is local.

PM vows to change school syllabus, less focus on religion

PM vows to change school syllabus, less focus on religion

UPDATED 1:35AM | He is concerned about how national schools have become religious schools.

Indian schoolgirl, 15, dies of burns after two men set her on fire

Indian schoolgirl, 15, dies of burns after two men set her on fire

Her cousin committed suicide after seeing her condition.