Archive - 29 December 2018

Call me racist but Malays are in decline and it’s our fault - Dr M

Call me racist but Malays are in decline and it’s our fault - Dr M

BERSATU AGM | Mahathir also says 'tongkat' for Malays can't be maintained forever
Dr M: No Bersatu positions for Umno defectors until after GE15

Dr M: No Bersatu positions for Umno defectors until after GE15

BERSATU AGM | The Bersatu chairperson says this is because the test of sincerity can't be hastened.
PM: Umno leaders can only dream about forming unity gov't

PM: Umno leaders can only dream about forming unity gov't

BERSATU AGM | He says the party has been destroyed by greedy leaders.
Perak PKR defends Anwar, urges Azmin to self-reflect

Perak PKR defends Anwar, urges Azmin to self-reflect

They say the central leadership council appointments are appropriate and not excessive.
MOE denies spending RM80 million on school loudspeaker

MOE denies spending RM80 million on school loudspeaker

It says a report claiming such is malicious.

After social media lashing, Lim Kok Wing quits Twitter

After social media lashing, Lim Kok Wing quits Twitter

Marina Mahathir had rapped him after he tweeted that the PM was 'absolutely right'.
MIC president rules himself out of Cameron Highlands polls

MIC president rules himself out of Cameron Highlands polls

I am very happy being the senate president’ says, S Vigneswaran.
Nightclub operators urge gov't to reconsider 1am closing time

Nightclub operators urge gov't to reconsider 1am closing time

They say the move if enforced will impact on the livelihoods of thousands of workers who depend on the industry.
Bersatu Youth pushes for 'new Malays in new Malaysia' agenda

Bersatu Youth pushes for 'new Malays in new Malaysia' agenda

BERSATU AGM | Its leaders stress the importance of a new mindset and also on the need for youth empowerment.

Dr M - Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee

Dr M - Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee

COMMENT | Young M'sians should emulate their PM's work culture to create a nation built on excellence.

Cops tie the knot

Cops tie the knot

Twenty officers marry their partners in the first mass wedding ceremony in the 211-year history of the police force.

Dr M forgives Kok Wing, says some only support those in power

Dr M forgives Kok Wing, says some only support those in power

UPDATED 6.37PM | 'We know some people look for the easy way,' he says when asked about the PR guru's tweet.

More grumblings over PKR appointees

More grumblings over PKR appointees

Ketereh division head says Anwar Ibrahim 'out of touch' with grassroots.
Officers tie the knot in first police mass wedding ceremony

Officers tie the knot in first police mass wedding ceremony

Two constables among 20 couples who marry in first ceremony of its kind for the force.

Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected militants after tourist bus bombed

Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected militants after tourist bus bombed

The security forces launch three separate raids in North Sinai and Giza.

Syed Saddiq to propose opening up Bersatu Youth, Srikandi debates

Syed Saddiq to propose opening up Bersatu Youth, Srikandi debates

BERSATU AGM | He says he will make the suggestion at the next supreme council meeting.

Rafizi campaigns on Twitter to prove M'sians want low-paying jobs

Rafizi campaigns on Twitter to prove M'sians want low-paying jobs

It gets a positive response with many inquiring where to send their resumes to.
Mujahid's 'adinda' letter inappropriate, condescending - Nurul Izzah

Mujahid's 'adinda' letter inappropriate, condescending - Nurul Izzah

UPDATED 5.09PM | The Permatang Pauh MP tweets her reply to the open letter by the minister.

Haniza: What Azmin said isn't personal, here's proof

Haniza: What Azmin said isn't personal, here's proof

It's not 'fair and just representation' without at least 30pct women in the MPP, says Wanita PKR chief.

Bomb kills three Vietnamese tourists, Egyptian guide near pyramids

Bomb kills three Vietnamese tourists, Egyptian guide near pyramids

No one claims immediate responsibility for the roadside bomb explosion.

Bomb blasts, shootouts reported in four Narathiwat districts

Bomb blasts, shootouts reported in four Narathiwat districts

Security forces involved in Ranget shootout, while bombs exploded in Chana, Sisakorn and Takbai.

RM1m fine for kiosk operators without adequate petrol supply

RM1m fine for kiosk operators without adequate petrol supply

Domestic Trade Ministry issues warning to 180 petrol stations in Kelantan. 

DAP to announce Cameron Highlands candidate in 10 days

DAP to announce Cameron Highlands candidate in 10 days

M Kulasegaran says DAP will begin its visits to Orang Asli settlements in the constituency tomorrow.  

Kok Wing praises Dr M, gets lashing from Marina

Kok Wing praises Dr M, gets lashing from Marina

After tweet, Marina recalls how the PR guru once turned up at PM's kitchen uninvited during Raya.
Legalisation of marijuana in Thailand may see spike in smuggling - IGP

Legalisation of marijuana in Thailand may see spike in smuggling - IGP

Mohamad Fuzi Harun says police are working hard to tighten security at the border.

Bersatu Youth: Focus on underprivileged Malays, not the rich

Bersatu Youth: Focus on underprivileged Malays, not the rich

BERSATU AGM | Syed Saddiq says delegates at the AGM focused on policies to help the B40.

IGP: Cops yet to receive results of Adib's postmortem

IGP: Cops yet to receive results of Adib's postmortem

UPDATED 3PM | Fuzi also notes that investigation will continue under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

Anwar: I was inclusive while Azmin is getting personal

Anwar: I was inclusive while Azmin is getting personal

'He wants some people out, I want everybody in,' says the PKR president.

Gov't to train 10,000 lay counsellors next year

Gov't to train 10,000 lay counsellors next year

The move is to tackle the increasingly worrying mental problems in the country, says Wan Azizah.

PD to await structural plan before approving projects - Anwar

PD to await structural plan before approving projects - Anwar

MP says the upcoming plan is important to make Port Dickson a major tourist hub.
Herschel backpacks a hit at Bersatu AGM

Herschel backpacks a hit at Bersatu AGM

BERSATU AGM | Some delegates with also sporting Supreme backpacks with the Bersatu logo.

US commanders want Kurdish fighters in Syria to keep their weapons

US commanders want Kurdish fighters in Syria to keep their weapons

However, it is unclear what the Pentagon will ultimately recommend to the White House.

6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, 'tsunami waves possible'

6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Philippines, 'tsunami waves possible'

There are no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Azmin upset over new PKR appointments

Azmin upset over new PKR appointments

Deputy president says the new appointments do not reflect fair and just representation.

Take drug abuse problem in schools seriously, says Lam Thye

Take drug abuse problem in schools seriously, says Lam Thye

The MCPF vice-chairperson stresses that all stakeholders should play their part to address the issue.

'Time for Srikandi Bersatu to help Harapan keep its promises'

'Time for Srikandi Bersatu to help Harapan keep its promises'

BERSATU AGM | Rina Harun says members need to equip themselves with the necessary skills to do so.

M'sian corporate figures reach out to Syrian refugees

M'sian corporate figures reach out to Syrian refugees

Berjaya's Vincent Tan and Top Glove's Lim Wee Chai are on a special mission to distribute aid to the war victims.

Wan Saiful won't heed Khairy's 'fatwa' on zakat contributions

Wan Saiful won't heed Khairy's 'fatwa' on zakat contributions

PTPTN's zakat payments performed on the advice of proper Muslim scholars, says chairperson.

PTPTN obligated to contribute to zakat due to investment gains

PTPTN obligated to contribute to zakat due to investment gains

Agency clarifies that 2.5 percent of its net gains from investments have to be allocated for zakat payments.

Family of Lion Air co-pilot sues Boeing over fatal crash

Family of Lion Air co-pilot sues Boeing over fatal crash

The lawsuit filed in Chicago alleges that the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unreasonably dangerous.

Shutdown keeps traders guessing on sale of US soy to China

Shutdown keeps traders guessing on sale of US soy to China

Traders awaiting proof from USDA that China is ramping up purchases of grains and soy. 

Watchdog clears Thai junta deputy over luxury watches

Watchdog clears Thai junta deputy over luxury watches

It backs Prawit’s account that all the luxury items were borrowed.
Australia strips citizenship from alleged Islamic State recruiter

Australia strips citizenship from alleged Islamic State recruiter

Prakash has been in Turkey on trial for terrorism-related activities.
Consumers not worried about fuel supply drying out

Consumers not worried about fuel supply drying out

Many do not feel threatened by claims that stocks of fuel will run out by Jan 1.
Equitably shared prosperity from the bottom up

Equitably shared prosperity from the bottom up

COMMENT | M'sia must focus on R&D and not too exclusively on the racial distribution of wealth.

The ugly propagandisation of Adib's death

The ugly propagandisation of Adib's death

COMMENT | Do those who use Adib’s name to further their racist agenda really care about our firefighters?

Mahathir: 'One man one vote' not suited for Bersatu polls

Mahathir: 'One man one vote' not suited for Bersatu polls

He prefers Umno’s electoral college system for Bersatu’s inaugural polls next year.
PM defends cabinet picks, no reshuffle

PM defends cabinet picks, no reshuffle

‘We'll give cabinet members a chance to improve their performance.’
Najib would still be in power if not for Bersatu, claims Dr M

Najib would still be in power if not for Bersatu, claims Dr M

According to Mahathir, Bersatu was key to Harapan’s unprecedented victory on May 9.
Yoursay: Dr M’s popularity torn between two surveys

Yoursay: Dr M’s popularity torn between two surveys

YOURSAY | ‘In any case, polls are very often wrong.’
MIC man disqualified from polls; Amanah man challenges TMJ

MIC man disqualified from polls; Amanah man challenges TMJ

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
And the newsmaker of 2018 is…

And the newsmaker of 2018 is…

POLL | Malaysiakini has nominated 15 candidates for the Newsmaker of 2018 award. And here’s the winner...