Archive - 26 December 2018

Ministry assures there is enough supply of petrol, diesel

Ministry assures there is enough supply of petrol, diesel

Sec-gen denies claims that consumers might face difficulties in getting both fuels by Jan 1.

No drastic price increase, clarifies KFC

No drastic price increase, clarifies KFC

Responding to a viral Facebook post, the fast-food chain says the marginal increase in price is due to the SST.
No reason not to continue Adam50

No reason not to continue Adam50

LETTER | Just because BN was voted out, it doesn't mean useful initiatives should also be discontinued.

An appeal to the Education Minister

An appeal to the Education Minister

LETTER | It is still not too late for one very small step to be taken to test the 'mental and reading age' of this child.
Concerted media effort to discredit Maszlee Malik

Concerted media effort to discredit Maszlee Malik

LETTER | Detractors and their dinner buddies should take stock of where they are going.
Inaugural cleanup of PD beaches to take place on Dec 29

Inaugural cleanup of PD beaches to take place on Dec 29

It is jointly organised by MP Anwar Ibrahim's office, federal and state gov't agencies as well as NGOs.

Umno will not merge with any party, says sec-gen

Umno will not merge with any party, says sec-gen

Annuar Musa urges all quarters, including PAS, to cease 'empty talk' about the party's political future.
Mitra a welcome move for 'Malaysia Baru'

Mitra a welcome move for 'Malaysia Baru'

LETTER | Let me draw some priorities for Mitra over the next two years.
M'sia-S'pore maritime dispute can be settled with some give and take - Chandra Muzaffar

M'sia-S'pore maritime dispute can be settled with some give and take - Chandra Muzaffar

Pivotal for both countries to be tolerant and willing to admit errors, the political analyst says.

Mucky moves over maggots

Mucky moves over maggots

COMMENT | For MAHB and the police, you have done damage to yourselves and are now trying to repair or contain that damage.

PNB announces new board line-up

PNB announces new board line-up

Three of its members, including former chief secretary Ali Hamsa, will retire on Dec 31

Tabung Harapan breaks RM200m mark in final week

Tabung Harapan breaks RM200m mark in final week

With just a few days more remaining to the fund's close, the amount collected stands at RM200,032,580.24.

'Umno lasted 60 years but Harapan rapped after only six months'

'Umno lasted 60 years but Harapan rapped after only six months'

PAS vice-president Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah says PAS, however, is in a better position.
Reversal of fortunes: Bersatu's rise to power

Reversal of fortunes: Bersatu's rise to power

SPECIAL REPORT | Just two years ago, Bersatu members were struggling to find their footing after quitting Umno.

Azwanddin arrested for threat to police station, insulting Waytha

Azwanddin arrested for threat to police station, insulting Waytha

UPDATED 4.10PM | Cops say he will be probed under the Penal Code for criminal intimidation.

Teresa seeks RM30 million, apology from Azwanddin

Teresa seeks RM30 million, apology from Azwanddin

UPDATED 3.45PM | This is over his remarks yesterday, linking her to the Seafield temple riots.
Minister: Hadi refused to accept fact on Malay majority in local councils

Minister: Hadi refused to accept fact on Malay majority in local councils

Saifuddin says PAS chief's view that local elections must be inclusive should be rebutted.

Weaknesses in the education system

Weaknesses in the education system

LETTER | The best way to revamp our education system is to start with the primary schools.
Influx of dialysis patients: Financial burden to gov't?

Influx of dialysis patients: Financial burden to gov't?

COMMENT | Gov't should focus on peritoneal dialysis which will save rural folks money, travelling time.

'Attack police station' - cops to probe Azwanddin for criminal intimidation

'Attack police station' - cops to probe Azwanddin for criminal intimidation

UPDATED 2.10PM | He has threatened to attack the Klang police station during a rally yesterday.
Hanipa: Is Azwanddin sane? He should get checked

Hanipa: Is Azwanddin sane? He should get checked

Deputy minister says he appeared to be 'addicted' to creating chaos.

RM300 BSH hastened to Jan 28, but will benefit unqualified recipients too

RM300 BSH hastened to Jan 28, but will benefit unqualified recipients too

Finance minister says recipients no longer eligible for aid still in aid database.

Speed up move to reopen probe on TBH's death, DAP Youth tells gov't

Speed up move to reopen probe on TBH's death, DAP Youth tells gov't

It says the move will show Harapan government's commitment to upholding justice.  

What to take into 2019

What to take into 2019

COMMENT | On May 9, it wasn’t the Harapan coalition that won; it was the cause that has won.
2018: Sultan Nazrin takes dishonest leaders, inciters to task

2018: Sultan Nazrin takes dishonest leaders, inciters to task

Forthright and eloquent, the Perak ruler ’s statements won the respect, praise and admiration of many.
Arab League condemns deadly attack on Libya's foreign ministry

Arab League condemns deadly attack on Libya's foreign ministry

It says this 'heinous crime' proves that terrorism has no limits when it comes to taking the lives of innocents.

Personal view or party stand? - Kit Siang on PAS Youth chief's Xmas warning

Personal view or party stand? - Kit Siang on PAS Youth chief's Xmas warning

He says this question arises after PAS sec-gen sent out Christmas greetings to all Malaysians.

2018: Year of anti-corruption sweep in Malaysia

2018: Year of anti-corruption sweep in Malaysia

MACC's success in exposing many corruption cases involving 'big fish' opened the eyes of M'sians.
Indonesian rescuers use drones as tsunami death toll tops 400

Indonesian rescuers use drones as tsunami death toll tops 400

Out in the strait, Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) was still erupting.
Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide

Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide

It says some 215 million Christians worldwide faced persecution for their faith last year.

Yoursay: The major chink in new Malaysia’s armour

Yoursay: The major chink in new Malaysia’s armour

YOURSAY | ‘Dr M does not fully subscribe to Anwar, and Anwar does not fully subscribe to Dr M.’
Guatemalan boy dies after being detained by US border agents

Guatemalan boy dies after being detained by US border agents

This is the second migrant child to have died this month after being detained at the US-Mexico border. 
Yoursay: Racial undertones in Harapan’s friendly fire over Seafield riots

Yoursay: Racial undertones in Harapan’s friendly fire over Seafield riots

YOURSAY | ‘At least Umno was honest in its bigotry, not hiding behind platitudes like New M’sia.’
My picks for top 5 news stories of the year

My picks for top 5 news stories of the year

COMMENT | These stories deal with marginalised communities or issues that provoke strong reactions.

We shouldn’t approach GE15 with a GE14 mindset

We shouldn’t approach GE15 with a GE14 mindset

COMMENT | We won’t be fighting the Umno we used to know, and we need strategies that reflect that. 

PAS sees Umno as sinking ship; DPM warns against stoking religious tensions

PAS sees Umno as sinking ship; DPM warns against stoking religious tensions

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