Archive - 24 December 2018

Anwar: Xmas a chance to heal after bid to 'hijack peaceful co-existence'

Anwar: Xmas a chance to heal after bid to 'hijack peaceful co-existence'

PKR president urges Malaysians to strengthen their ties through such festivities.
Indonesia hunts for survivors as volcano tsunami toll nears 400

Indonesia hunts for survivors as volcano tsunami toll nears 400

Rescuers use heavy machinery and bare hands to dig bodies out of mud and wreckage.
Raja Zarith shares fond memories of Christmas and friendship

Raja Zarith shares fond memories of Christmas and friendship

The Permaisuri of Johor points out that everyone had a right to celebrate their festive holidays.
Adib's death: Rally participants in Klang urged not to be provocative

Adib's death: Rally participants in Klang urged not to be provocative

S'gor police say they would provide enough manpower to manage security at the gathering.
Dzulkefly: S'wak minister clarified state supports public smoking ban

Dzulkefly: S'wak minister clarified state supports public smoking ban

He says Sim Kui Hian's previous statement on the matter had been misinterpreted.

PKR leader sarcastically lauds 'top spy' Khairuddin for sniffing plot against PM

PKR leader sarcastically lauds 'top spy' Khairuddin for sniffing plot against PM

'If he can know, that means he is indeed awesome,' says Kedah PKR chief Johari Abdul.

New video dispels claim Adib was hit by fire truck

New video dispels claim Adib was hit by fire truck

The video shows a fireman heading towards the back of the truck shortly before it reversed, but backtracked.
PAS source confirms party's MP appointed to four T'ganu GLC positions

PAS source confirms party's MP appointed to four T'ganu GLC positions

Mohd Khairuddin was appointed in May as soon as PAS won Terengganu, the source says.

Should party-hopping be outlawed?

Should party-hopping be outlawed?

LETTER | Surely the people of Malaysia deserve better than amphibians as our representatives?
Rozan apologises to Batu MP after ticking off by Tian Chua

Rozan apologises to Batu MP after ticking off by Tian Chua

However, Prabakaran has yet to make a public apology to Rozan.
DPM to attend CFM's Xmas high-tea

DPM to attend CFM's Xmas high-tea

Putrajaya assigns a senior member of cabinet to the event for the first time since 2014.

Father of eight charged with sexual extortion of woman

Father of eight charged with sexual extortion of woman

He allegedly threatened to distribute a nude photo of the victim if she did not pay him or have sex with him. 

In Xmas message, PM urges M'sians to unite

In Xmas message, PM urges M'sians to unite

Dr M says multi-ethnic Malaysia should continue the tradition of celebrating each other's festivities.

Reforming the judiciary starting with the JAC Act

Reforming the judiciary starting with the JAC Act

ADUN SPEAKS | An untainted and independent Judicial Appointments Commission is necessary to bring back impartiality.
Four charged with murdering transgender person

Four charged with murdering transgender person

The victim had been seriously injured after being assaulted with a blunt object.
Zuraida's ministry appoints lawyer for Adib's family

Zuraida's ministry appoints lawyer for Adib's family

She says the lawyer will also provide legal advice for the Fire and Rescue Dept.
Maggot-infested rubbish bin video: Cops summon AirAsia man

Maggot-infested rubbish bin video: Cops summon AirAsia man

However, MAHB says police report was lodged on the incident, not against AirAsia's Mohd Aziz Laikar Ali. 
Rafizi praises Guan Eng for swift action, expects RON95 to be at RM1.90 per litre

Rafizi praises Guan Eng for swift action, expects RON95 to be at RM1.90 per litre

Lim had announced a return to weekly price revisions for RON95 starting next year. 

Rafie tells of an attempt to split him and Negeri's MB

Rafie tells of an attempt to split him and Negeri's MB

He dismisses grassroots leaders' calls for him to be made PKR state chief.

Bersatu must discuss with Warisan before setting foot in Sabah

Bersatu must discuss with Warisan before setting foot in Sabah

Muhyiddin Yassin explains that Harapan already has an agreement with Shafie Apdal-led Warisan.

Guan Eng: Najib's RM120m fuel tax claim is a lie

Guan Eng: Najib's RM120m fuel tax claim is a lie

It is like saying the 1MDB affair has benefited Malaysia, says the finance minister.
5 cops detained over SB cop’s death, tested positive for drugs

5 cops detained over SB cop’s death, tested positive for drugs

Penang police chief says police have recorded statements from 15 people and expects more to be summoned.
Expect cheaper RON95 and weekly float from Jan 1

Expect cheaper RON95 and weekly float from Jan 1

MOF is bringing back a weekly float system, capped at RM2.20 per litre.

PAS will ‘forever’ be the opposition, Muhyiddin tells PAS veep

PAS will ‘forever’ be the opposition, Muhyiddin tells PAS veep

UPDATED 5:14PM | He says this, retorting PAS' prediction that the Harapan gov't will crumble within 5 years.

Najib claims RON95 should be RM1.86 per litre now

Najib claims RON95 should be RM1.86 per litre now

Former PM also questions why there are no discount on toll charges for Christmas. 

I'll keep speaking up to keep gov't in check, Rafizi tells detractors

I'll keep speaking up to keep gov't in check, Rafizi tells detractors

PKR leader underscores the importance of voicing out on issues of the day. 

M’sia’s medical devices industry gaining global recognition

M’sia’s medical devices industry gaining global recognition

 Global exports of M’sia medical devices accounted for nearly RM20b in 2017; potential to be regional hub.
Six more charged over Seafield temple riots

Six more charged over Seafield temple riots

This brings the total number of individuals charged with rioting with weapons to 18.

PAS veep envisages the fall of Harapan in five years

PAS veep envisages the fall of Harapan in five years

Mohd Amar says this would not be impossible given the infighting within the coalition.

The M'sia-S'pore maritime dispute illustrated

The M'sia-S'pore maritime dispute illustrated

KINIGUIDE | This is taking place on the Johor Straits' western entrance, just off Tuas in Singapore.

Landslide on Anak Krakatau seen as likely trigger of tsunami

Landslide on Anak Krakatau seen as likely trigger of tsunami

Scientists believe a portion of the volcano collapsing caused displacement, which led to the killer waves.

KJ 'congratulates' gov't for fixing petrol price by charging people more

KJ 'congratulates' gov't for fixing petrol price by charging people more

He says in light of the lowered crude oil prices, the pump rate should have been lowered.

Siti Kasim submits 'We support Waytha' memo to PM

Siti Kasim submits 'We support Waytha' memo to PM

UPDATED 1.49PM | Signed by 211 NGOs, it says the minister has been made a scapegoat for the Seafield temple riots.

Batu PKR spat: Tian Chua steps in, demands mutual apology

Batu PKR spat: Tian Chua steps in, demands mutual apology

Tian Chua urges Batu MP P Prabakaran and Batu PKR vice-chief Rozan Azen Mat Rasip to reconcile. 

S’wak CM: Non-Muslim religious groups to continue receiving allocations

S’wak CM: Non-Muslim religious groups to continue receiving allocations

Abang Johari says the state agency will assist non-Muslims to build or repair their houses of worship.
Seoul welcomes start of construction of new bridge in Myanmar

Seoul welcomes start of construction of new bridge in Myanmar

S Korea is funding the US$188 million bridge across the Yangon river.
Myanmar court to hear appeal of jailed Reuters reporters

Myanmar court to hear appeal of jailed Reuters reporters

The two reporters were found guilty in September and sentenced to seven years' jail.

Indonesia admits incursion into Sarawak

Indonesia admits incursion into Sarawak

Jakarta responds to protest note from Malaysia on the Dec 11 military incursion and kidnapping.
Cops find abandoned newborn in Taman Keramat surau

Cops find abandoned newborn in Taman Keramat surau

Ampang Jaya police chief says the baby boy was placed in a box along with diapers and formula.

Two PAS clerics offer different takes on Christmas

Two PAS clerics offer different takes on Christmas

UPDATED 12.15PM| PAS Youth chief forbids Xmas greetings; PAS Sabah chief calls for Muslims and converts to retain ties with non-Muslims.

Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors after tsunami kills 280

Rescuers dig through rubble for survivors after tsunami kills 280

Indonesia has suffered its worst annual death toll from disasters in more than a decade. 

Rafizi should help uplift Harapan instead of running it down - Redzuan

Rafizi should help uplift Harapan instead of running it down - Redzuan

He tells the PKR leader to look at the 'bigger picture' of the problems the gov't needs to fix. 

Radzi: Bersatu won't replace Umno, it will be even better

Radzi: Bersatu won't replace Umno, it will be even better

Info chief is confident that Bersatu can become the party of choice for Malays, rather than Umno and PAS.

Global oil prices slip further ahead of Christmas holiday

Global oil prices slip further ahead of Christmas holiday

Oil production has been at or near record highs in the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia.

Sarawak not bound by smoking ban at eateries - state minister

Sarawak not bound by smoking ban at eateries - state minister

Dr Sim Kui Hian maintains the state has its own ordinance to refer to, and it is part of its 'autonomy.'

Top Trump aide says government shutdown may go into New Year

Top Trump aide says government shutdown may go into New Year

US Senate still unable to break an impasse over US president's demand for more funds for his border wall.

Annoyed by resignation letter, Trump pushes Mattis out early

Annoyed by resignation letter, Trump pushes Mattis out early

Outgoing US defence secretary will be replaced on Jan 1, and not Feb 28 as he intended. 

The 1MDB scandal: What now?

The 1MDB scandal: What now?

COMMENT | In such cases, asset recovery is of equal importance to the criminal investigation.

My picks for the top 5 newsmakers of 2018

My picks for the top 5 newsmakers of 2018

COMMENT | These five newsmakers remind us of who, and more importantly, where we are as a country.

The makings of a civil service mandarin

The makings of a civil service mandarin

BOOK REVIEW | 'Hong Kong Confidential' speaks to our current concerns with the civil service.

Venezuela navy confronts Exxon oil ship in Guyana border dispute

Venezuela navy confronts Exxon oil ship in Guyana border dispute

Guyana says the move demonstrates the 'real threat' to its economic development by its western neighbour.

France's Macron 'deeply regrets' US decision on troops in Syria

France's Macron 'deeply regrets' US decision on troops in Syria

'To be allies is to fight shoulder to shoulder... an ally should be dependable,' says the French president.

Yoursay: Revive the economy and Malays will back Harapan

Yoursay: Revive the economy and Malays will back Harapan

YOURSAY | ‘Keep to your election promises and more will support you at the next general election.'

Yoursay: Dr M should focus on nation-building, not party-building

Yoursay: Dr M should focus on nation-building, not party-building

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir has lost his sharpness, and age hasn't helped.’

Kit Siang sees great challenge in school reforms; Rafizi wants return of managed float

Kit Siang sees great challenge in school reforms; Rafizi wants return of managed float

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