Archive - 30 December 2018

Mahathir to meet petrol dealers tomorrow

Mahathir to meet petrol dealers tomorrow

The discussion will focus on how to resolve concerns after the weekly fuel price float begins. 
Mount Agung in Bali erupts again

Mount Agung in Bali erupts again

People or tourists have been directed to stay clear of the area. 
Winning 'by hook or by crook' is for crooks, DAP Youth tells Bersatu veep

Winning 'by hook or by crook' is for crooks, DAP Youth tells Bersatu veep

Howard Lee says Rashid's statement is absolutely against the values and foundations of Harapan.

Within Bersatu, a struggle to be different yet familiar to Malays

Within Bersatu, a struggle to be different yet familiar to Malays

BERSATU AGM | While still engaging in rhetorics, the party also took pains not to offend other communities.

Anwar is 'comfortable' he will succeed me, says Mahathir

Anwar is 'comfortable' he will succeed me, says Mahathir

BERSATU AGM | 'I'm not going to be the prime minister until the next election, I think,' the PM adds.
Bersatu Youth rejects VP's call to use gov't resources for party

Bersatu Youth rejects VP's call to use gov't resources for party

BERSATU AGM | Info chief says Rashid's remark was not representative of views held by Bersatu leadership.

Dr M downplays demands for contracts, assures wrongdoers will face the music

Dr M downplays demands for contracts, assures wrongdoers will face the music

BERSATU AGM | PM says the demands were on qualified contract bidders discriminated by previous gov't.

Mahathir lauds freedom of speech in Bersatu

Mahathir lauds freedom of speech in Bersatu

BERSATU AGM | Party chair says the freedom delegates have to speak up is 'unlike the other party.'

Mukhriz: Bersatu can hold one-member-one-vote polls better than PKR

Mukhriz: Bersatu can hold one-member-one-vote polls better than PKR

BERSATU AGM | 'I'm confident with the system that we will use, it's impossible for results to be misused.'
Preacher Wan Ji expects Azmin to 'slaughter' Anwar soon

Preacher Wan Ji expects Azmin to 'slaughter' Anwar soon

The influential preacher says the PKR deputy is adept at using his opponent's weapons to his advantage.

Dr M warns Bersatu could share Umno's fate

Dr M warns Bersatu could share Umno's fate

BERSATU AGM | He says leaders blocking the rise of new talent could eventually wreck the party.

Bersatu will never fight against Harapan parties, Mukhriz tells Umno MPs

Bersatu will never fight against Harapan parties, Mukhriz tells Umno MPs

BERSATU AGM | He stresses that the party will not welcome ex-Umno MPs out to create tension in the ranks.

Stop wasting PTPTN funds, replace the management

Stop wasting PTPTN funds, replace the management

LETTER | The chairperson's gift-giving reeks of using public funds for political ends.

Bersatu VP says 'stupid' not to use gov't resources, gets standing ovation

Bersatu VP says 'stupid' not to use gov't resources, gets standing ovation

BERSATU AGM | Rashid's comment comes after Syed Saddiq spoke out against demands for gov't contracts, positions.

Bersatu Youth chief pushes back against calls to purge opposition

Bersatu Youth chief pushes back against calls to purge opposition

BERSATU AGM | Syed Saddiq warns delegates not to punish people for simply being Umno supporters.

Mahathir named Muslim Man of the Year

Mahathir named Muslim Man of the Year

He is listed on The Muslim 500 because he led Harapan to victory in GE14 and returned as PM.

Syed Saddiq slams delegate's demand for contracts, warns MACC may come

Syed Saddiq slams delegate's demand for contracts, warns MACC may come

BERSATU AGM | 'Even Umno dares not discuss such things publicly. Where is our honour?' asks the Youth chief.

Fresh appointments good sign of capable leadership - PKR info chief

Fresh appointments good sign of capable leadership - PKR info chief

Shamsul Iskandar says this after Azmin asked Anwar to reconsider several of the appointments.  

No need for dominant party in Harapan - Mukhriz

No need for dominant party in Harapan - Mukhriz

All parties have equal rights and voice in the Harapan coalition, says Bersatu deputy president.
Show proof of T'ganu oil royalties being abused, MB tells accusers

Show proof of T'ganu oil royalties being abused, MB tells accusers

Samsuri Mokhtar insists that the money is only being used for the welfare of the people.

Indonesia's tsunami sheds light on global disaster preparedness

Indonesia's tsunami sheds light on global disaster preparedness

Experts around the world are working on how to cope with this natural disaster.
Full term for Dr M? Talk to our partners first, say Bersatu leaders

Full term for Dr M? Talk to our partners first, say Bersatu leaders

BERSATU AGM | They say the proposal should be discussed at the Harapan presidential council. 

Johor to set up state economic council

Johor to set up state economic council

Menteri Besar Osman Sapian says the move is to ensure fair distribution of wealth.
Wisma Putra urges M'sians in Southern Thailand to be vigilant

Wisma Putra urges M'sians in Southern Thailand to be vigilant

This comes after bomb blasts and shootings in Narathiwat and Songkhla.

Top Glove mulls opening factory in Turkey

Top Glove mulls opening factory in Turkey

Its founder says it will provide an opportunity to employ Syrian refugees.
Gov't told to take 'radical' approach to preserve unity

Gov't told to take 'radical' approach to preserve unity

National Unity Dept DG Baharin Idris warns of threats to public order in the coming year.

Khaled: Umno still 'haunting' Muhyiddin

Khaled: Umno still 'haunting' Muhyiddin

He talked more about his former party than Bersatu at its AGM, says the ex-Johor MB.

Dr M: Promise on PM transition must be kept

Dr M: Promise on PM transition must be kept

BERSATU AGM | He says this despite a delegate calling for him to stay in the post until GE15.

At Bersatu AGM, delegate calls for Dr M to stay PM until GE15

At Bersatu AGM, delegate calls for Dr M to stay PM until GE15

BERSATU AGM | Sources say the motion was raised on the first day of the AGM and debated further today.

Public transport services extended for New Year revellers

Public transport services extended for New Year revellers

The services will cover 14 stations and 15 bus routes.
PKR Youth veep advises members to respect Anwar's appointments

PKR Youth veep advises members to respect Anwar's appointments

Syed Badli Shah says questioning the president gives the impression that the party is fractured.

China space probe readies to land on dark side of moon

China space probe readies to land on dark side of moon

The spacecraft is just 15km away from the surface of the moon.
Vincent Tan-led Syrian refugee relief programme gets Erdogan boost

Vincent Tan-led Syrian refugee relief programme gets Erdogan boost

The Berjaya founder is leading a Tzu Chi Foundation humanitarian relief effort in Istanbul.

Return 1MDB money to public coffers, Kit Siang tells recipients

Return 1MDB money to public coffers, Kit Siang tells recipients

The DAP veteran also urges those who 'abetted' Najib to apologise by tomorrow.

Health Ministry doesn't have agents selling no-smoking signage

Health Ministry doesn't have agents selling no-smoking signage

Deputy minister says the ministry has received reports that quarters are selling such signage for RM10.

MIC seeks judicial review against Sivarraajh's disqualification

MIC seeks judicial review against Sivarraajh's disqualification

Party president alleges the EC used its 'own interpretation' to rule Sivarraajh out of Cameron Highlands contest.

Umno, PAS can't stand in the way of progressive Malay politics

Umno, PAS can't stand in the way of progressive Malay politics

COMMENT | Bersatu understands the importance of creating a 'new Malays for New M'sia' mindset.

Trade wars cost US, China billions this year

Trade wars cost US, China billions this year

Both economies lose about US2.9b annually due to agricultural tariffs alone, says analyst.

Trans-Pacific deal comes into force with tariff cuts in six nations

Trans-Pacific deal comes into force with tariff cuts in six nations

CPTPP will only come into force for Malaysia after the completion of the ratification process.

Muhyiddin: New bumiputera agenda must contribute to growth of all races

Muhyiddin: New bumiputera agenda must contribute to growth of all races

BERSATU AGM | 'This is not a racial agenda, but a national agenda,' says the party president.

2018 outflow exceeds last year's net inflow, say analysts

2018 outflow exceeds last year's net inflow, say analysts

The foreign net outflow stands at RM1.62bil.
EU is not trying to keep Britain in - Juncker

EU is not trying to keep Britain in - Juncker

The EC chief says UK should get its act together.
Don't worry about ex-Umno members joining Bersatu - Mas Ermieyati

Don't worry about ex-Umno members joining Bersatu - Mas Ermieyati

The former Puteri Umno chief says the migration is not all about position or power.

Jeffrey Kitingan – the Sabah maverick who never gives up

Jeffrey Kitingan – the Sabah maverick who never gives up

COMMENT | The state opposition leader is still fighting the good fight in the political arena.
Bangladesh goes to the polls, Hasina expected to hold power

Bangladesh goes to the polls, Hasina expected to hold power

Opposition leader in jail over corruption charges.
All PKR leaders must rally behind new MPP lineup

All PKR leaders must rally behind new MPP lineup

COMMENT | The appointments by Anwar took into account all views of the party leadership.

Renew prosperity, bring back English schools

Renew prosperity, bring back English schools

COMMENT | Schools to ignite exploring, thinking and to create new things.
Yoursay: In new M’sia, opposition should get equal gov’t funding

Yoursay: In new M’sia, opposition should get equal gov’t funding

YOURSAY | ‘And MPs should be made to publish how they spent that allocation.’
Dr M tells Malays to stand without 'tongkat'; Azmin butts heads with Anwar

Dr M tells Malays to stand without 'tongkat'; Azmin butts heads with Anwar

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