Archive - 25 December 2018

Stop using race fear to prevent local elections

Stop using race fear to prevent local elections

LETTER | The proponents of authoritarian democracy are dismissive of the third and even second vote.
Good politics is at the service of peace

Good politics is at the service of peace

LETTER | When people’s rights are respected, then they will feel their own duty to respect the rights of others.
Rally organiser condemns Azwanddin's inflammatory speech

Rally organiser condemns Azwanddin's inflammatory speech

The Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president had failed to comply with conditions to speak at the rally, says the organiser.
Maszlee’s statement an infringement of MA63

Maszlee’s statement an infringement of MA63

LETTER | Non-Muslims have been facing the increasing erosion of their religious space over the years.
Law Hieng Ding - a humble minister and a gentleman

Law Hieng Ding - a humble minister and a gentleman

OBITUARY | I can’t help but shed a tear as I think of what a dear friend Law has been to me, too.
Teresa Kok to take legal action for tying her to temple riots

Teresa Kok to take legal action for tying her to temple riots

UPDATED 11.05PM | She says she will see Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president Azwanddin Hamzah in court.
Azwanddin threatens attack on police station if riot perpetrators not nabbed

Azwanddin threatens attack on police station if riot perpetrators not nabbed

He wants the developer and the lawyers arrested.
Bishop: Pray for a just, benevolent gov't

Bishop: Pray for a just, benevolent gov't

This, he says would be a government that is committed to an even playing field where all are treated equally.
At rally for Adib in Klang, speaker uses the P-word on Waytha

At rally for Adib in Klang, speaker uses the P-word on Waytha

He also warns that the Malays will rise up if the government did not accede to his demands.
PAS preacher shares video of tsunami-hit music band, warns against vice

PAS preacher shares video of tsunami-hit music band, warns against vice

He also includes bank account numbers for a religious school.
Amend Federal Constitution to prevent defection by MPs

Amend Federal Constitution to prevent defection by MPs

MP SPEAKS | It is now up to Harapan to show that it has the political will to do so.

After sinking ship comment, Umno says in similar position as PAS before

After sinking ship comment, Umno says in similar position as PAS before

Umno info chief says this after PAS expresses concern about working with a 'sinking ship'.
Wan Azizah thanks convent nuns for what she is today

Wan Azizah thanks convent nuns for what she is today

The deputy prime minister pays tribute to her school teachers for shaping her into a better person.
A primitive view alien to Malaysia

A primitive view alien to Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | What are Malaysians to make of the primitive view that Muslims cannot give Christmas greetings to Christians?
18 detained at wild party, including actress, released on police bail

18 detained at wild party, including actress, released on police bail

A man with 'Datuk' title, aged 28, is believed to have sponsored the party and drugs.
PAS MP: 'Amanat Kit Siang' more dangerous than Amanat Hadi

PAS MP: 'Amanat Kit Siang' more dangerous than Amanat Hadi

He accuses Lim of harping on 'Amanat Hadi' out of fear towards the PAS president.
Kit Siang lambasts those nudging DAP to quit Harapan

Kit Siang lambasts those nudging DAP to quit Harapan

The DAP supremo ticks off opposition leaders and questions their comprehension skills.
DPM warns action against those stoking religious tension

DPM warns action against those stoking religious tension

UPDATED 7.13PM | Wan Azizah says inflammatory messages that propagate hatred have no place in new Malaysia.

Mujahid: Dear Nurul Izzah, New Malaysia needs its 'princess'

Mujahid: Dear Nurul Izzah, New Malaysia needs its 'princess'

'Don't retreat after walking thousands of steps, our journey is still long,' writes Amanah veep.
Christmas celebrated in spirit of peace, togetherness

Christmas celebrated in spirit of peace, togetherness

M'sians and foreigners of Christian faith flock to churches and open up their doors for families and friends.

PAS sec-gen wishes M'sians a Merry Christmas

PAS sec-gen wishes M'sians a Merry Christmas

'May we all be in peace and harmony in our beloved country', says Takiyuddin Hassan.

1,410 packs of contraband cigarettes seized in Lahad Datu

1,410 packs of contraband cigarettes seized in Lahad Datu

Marine Operations Force made the seizure during a raid on a floating house in Kampung Puyut.

Missing angler found drowned in Mersing

Missing angler found drowned in Mersing

Meanwhile, another angler in Taiping is still missing. 

PAS may sink if it gets too close to Umno, Hadi says

PAS may sink if it gets too close to Umno, Hadi says

Party president states that Umno is a sinking ship and could drag PAS down with it. 

Tempers flare as Hadi grilled over local council elections

Tempers flare as Hadi grilled over local council elections

PAS chief argues local elections must be inclusive so that cities are not dominated by just one race.

US border wall no match for Mexican girl's Santa wish list

US border wall no match for Mexican girl's Santa wish list

A man from Arizona grants the 8-year-old her Christmas wishes.

Turkey vows no slowdown in fight against IS after US pullout

Turkey vows no slowdown in fight against IS after US pullout

Erdogan's aide dismisses concerns the withdrawal from Syria would allow IS to regain territory.

US court orders North Korea to pay US$501m over student's death

US court orders North Korea to pay US$501m over student's death

Otto Warmbier's parents had sued Pyongyang in April over the torture and death of their son.

New law: Divorced dads must pay child maintenance until varsity

New law: Divorced dads must pay child maintenance until varsity

It's a wonderful Christmas present for many mothers, says lawyer Honey Tan.

The smoking ban does not fall under state jurisdiction

The smoking ban does not fall under state jurisdiction

LETTER | The matter is within the Parliament's purview under the Federal List.

Bersatu AGM debates will stay closed-door to avoid offending sensitivities

Bersatu AGM debates will stay closed-door to avoid offending sensitivities

INTERVIEW | 'We don't want our party to be one that rejects the rights of others,' says Marzuki Yahya.

Adib is a hero for all Malaysians

Adib is a hero for all Malaysians

LETTER | 'But some want to use the firefighter's tragic death to incite unrest in the country'.

Trump, Democrats spar over US gov't shutdown with no deal in sight

Trump, Democrats spar over US gov't shutdown with no deal in sight

'It’s Christmas Eve and the president is plunging the country into chaos,' says Senate Democratic leader.

Letter by 36 BN reps supporting PM is for funding, not jumping ship

Letter by 36 BN reps supporting PM is for funding, not jumping ship

The BN lawmakers are requesting the same amount of allocations as their Harapan counterparts. 

Clashes in western Tunisia after self-immolation of journalist

Clashes in western Tunisia after self-immolation of journalist

Abderazzak Rezgui died after he set himself on fire in protest over social conditions.

My first Sunday mass before Christmas

My first Sunday mass before Christmas

COMMENT | We need to find common ground and learn to accept each other in the true spirit of M'sia.

Oil plunges further as economic slowdown fears grip market

Oil plunges further as economic slowdown fears grip market

Prices fall six percent to the lowest level in more than a year.

Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says in Xmas message

Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says in Xmas message

'A few dine luxuriantly while all too many go without the daily bread needed to survive.'

Learning to love one another this Christmas

Learning to love one another this Christmas

COMMENT | The panacea for the country's neverending political troubles is a four-letter word: love.

Harapan entering a grey area, a year before 2020

Harapan entering a grey area, a year before 2020

COMMENT | As the ruling coalition enters the festive season, things are festering beneath the surface as well.

Obama, GE13 inspired Akmal's foray into national politics

Obama, GE13 inspired Akmal's foray into national politics

INTERVIEW | PKR Youth chief recalls his political awakening after attending a talk by Anwar in Chicago. 

Yoursay: Don’t be surprised if MIC wins in Cameron Highlands

Yoursay: Don’t be surprised if MIC wins in Cameron Highlands

YOURSAY | ‘With enemies within Harapan and PAS not contesting, the opposition has a chance this time.’

Dr M calls for Christmas unity; RON95 price to go down next year

Dr M calls for Christmas unity; RON95 price to go down next year

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

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

Merry Christmas from Malaysiakini

The Malaysiakini team wishes all our readers Merry Christmas.