Archive - 31 December 2018

‘Keep cool’ - Wan Azizah tells Azmin after public comments

‘Keep cool’ - Wan Azizah tells Azmin after public comments

‘Maybe there are ways and means to tell the new president about certain things’ says DPM. 

On New Year's Eve, Harapan on receiving end of anti-gov't protest

On New Year's Eve, Harapan on receiving end of anti-gov't protest

Some 150 PAS supporters take to the streets to protest over the rising cost of living.
Rafizi's appointment apt due to contribution to party - Johari

Rafizi's appointment apt due to contribution to party - Johari

Kedah PKR chief says Anwar did not at all overlook all the sacrifices made by Rafizi.  
Sultan Nazrin ends duties as acting Agong

Sultan Nazrin ends duties as acting Agong

Sultan Nazrin has served as the acting Yang Di-Pertuan Agong for two months.

'After 20 years to topple BN, now the next 20 to rebuild Malaysia'

'After 20 years to topple BN, now the next 20 to rebuild Malaysia'

COMMENT | The year 2018 is the end of a long drift in Malaysian politics since 1998.

Going into 2019, Bersih cautions fight for democracy doesn't end with BN

Going into 2019, Bersih cautions fight for democracy doesn't end with BN

The electoral reform group urges M'sians to usher the new year by affirming multiparty democracy.

S'pore to handle issues with M'sia 'calmly and constructively'

S'pore to handle issues with M'sia 'calmly and constructively'

Lee Hsien Loong says they must manage specific problems while preserving the overall relationship.
Bauxite moratorium extended as stockpile still not cleared

Bauxite moratorium extended as stockpile still not cleared

The stop-work order on bauxite mining in Pahang remains in force, adds ministry.
No BN candidate yet for Cameron Highlands by-election

No BN candidate yet for Cameron Highlands by-election

'The important thing is to have a winnable candidate,' says Pahang MB. 

Mahathir prays for greater success for M'sia in 2019

Mahathir prays for greater success for M'sia in 2019

PM says Malaysians as a whole had gone through a very challenging year of 2018.

Khairy: Don't delay for too long, we've overpaid for 7 weeks

Khairy: Don't delay for too long, we've overpaid for 7 weeks

The gov't says implementation of the weekly float system must wait until the end of the week.
Xavier lauds Dr M's commitment to hand over power despite objections

Xavier lauds Dr M's commitment to hand over power despite objections

'I feel privileged to serve under him and will pray for his health,' says minister. 
Ministry issues notice for KFC, McDonald's to explain price hikes

Ministry issues notice for KFC, McDonald's to explain price hikes

They have until Saturday to do so.
Smokers club members file judicial review to challenge smoking ban

Smokers club members file judicial review to challenge smoking ban

UPDATED 7.41PM | They say the no-smoking directive at eateries by the gov't was against their constitutional rights. 

My 2018 year-end report for PJ

My 2018 year-end report for PJ

MP SPEAKS | This is to increase the accountability and the quality of service that we provide for the people of Petaling Jaya.
The policies that will start and end in 2019

The policies that will start and end in 2019

Certain BN-era initiatives will be abolished, but others deemed beneficial will be maintained after a rebranding.

Setting limits to hate speech and initmidation

Setting limits to hate speech and initmidation

COMMENT | Heightened public discussion on race and religion is not constructive to nation-building.

AirAsia to stop collecting KLIA2 fees

AirAsia to stop collecting KLIA2 fees

AirAsia has been in a feud with the Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd.
Outgoing Immigration chief to lead new financial crime body

Outgoing Immigration chief to lead new financial crime body

UPDATED 6.40PM | Mustafar Ali says he received his appointment letter this morning.

Guan Eng: Fuel price reduction delayed to end of week

Guan Eng: Fuel price reduction delayed to end of week

This is due to objections from petrol dealers, he reveals.
Azmin's aide says 'loser takes almost all' in PKR appointments

Azmin's aide says 'loser takes almost all' in PKR appointments

Khalid Jaafar underscores importance of 'fair and just representation', especially in a party called Keadilan.

MAHB out to trap rats at KLIA2

MAHB out to trap rats at KLIA2

It also apologises for the 'unpleasant incident' at the airport lounge.
Consider R for schools' computer classes

Consider R for schools' computer classes

LETTER | It is one of the most popular programming languages in the world.
Holiday snap of Azmin-Hisham in Morocco removed from social media

Holiday snap of Azmin-Hisham in Morocco removed from social media

The photo on the Twitter account of Azmin's son has given rise to speculation that it was linked to the rift in PKR.

Saiful raises poser over alleged sponsorship for Anwar's PD campaign

Saiful raises poser over alleged sponsorship for Anwar's PD campaign

Anwar's ex-aide says he has the right to raise the issue as he contested and lost in the by-election.

Patriot calls for long-term strategy to steer nation forward

Patriot calls for long-term strategy to steer nation forward

Malaysians must pull together to face imminent hardship, says its president.
A good leader is not necessarily a popular leader

A good leader is not necessarily a popular leader

LETTER | A good leader is someone who does the right thing even though he may not win public support.
Bank Negara: Malaysia's reserves stand at US$102 billion

Bank Negara: Malaysia's reserves stand at US$102 billion

Other foreign currency assets stand at US$51.6 million as at end-November, says central bank.

New Umno only for those who are clean, says deputy president

New Umno only for those who are clean, says deputy president

'We will end money politics before it ends Umno,' adds Mohamad Hasan.

Chin Tong sues Azwanddin for RM20m over 'communist uniform' remark

Chin Tong sues Azwanddin for RM20m over 'communist uniform' remark

The JMM president had previously refused to apologise for the allegation. 

Never-ending bumi policy dashes hope for 'New Malaysia'

Never-ending bumi policy dashes hope for 'New Malaysia'

COMMENT | Malaysians again being treated to the same ludicrous doublespeak on bumiputera agenda.

Economic indicators encouraging, Guan Eng says in New Year message

Economic indicators encouraging, Guan Eng says in New Year message

Finance minister points to increase in FDI to RM49b and exports to a record RM96.4b.

My reminders and resolutions for 2019

My reminders and resolutions for 2019

COMMENT | We may not be able to deliver on all of the promises in the Harapan manifesto, but we must at least try.

Confusion on the specific activity of thorium

Confusion on the specific activity of thorium

LETTER | This is due to the old-fashioned method and the current, modern method.
Smoking ban on except for Sarawak – shame on the state

Smoking ban on except for Sarawak – shame on the state

It's high time the state authorities put their foot down and enforce the ban.

Stop the fractious, almost lethal, friendly fire

Stop the fractious, almost lethal, friendly fire

LETTER | Some restraint, reserve with decorum and discipline is essential to make the victory of May 9 a meaningful one.
Najib and Rosmah apply to strike out Deepak's suit

Najib and Rosmah apply to strike out Deepak's suit

Their defence to the carpet bussinessperson's suit was also filed today, announces the couple's lawyer.

Consider admission to residential schools on case-by-case basis: Umno MP

Consider admission to residential schools on case-by-case basis: Umno MP

This particularly for the M40 segment, says Reezal Merican Naina Merican.
Sign of the times

Sign of the times

Dr Mahathir Mohamad unveils the new Putrajaya sign in Dataran Putra, with the Prime Minister's Office visible in the background.

Bersih shocked by Bersatu VP's call to win 'by hook or by crook'

Bersih shocked by Bersatu VP's call to win 'by hook or by crook'

'Have Rashid and the cheering delegates forgotten so quickly why M'sians rejected the previous gov't?'

Azmin: After historic 2018, gov't to focus on growth next year

Azmin: After historic 2018, gov't to focus on growth next year

In New Year's message, economic affairs minister says hard work needed to make M'sia an 'Asian tiger' again.

In New Year letter, Putin tells Trump that Russia is open for dialogue

In New Year letter, Putin tells Trump that Russia is open for dialogue

Kremlin says one of the key issues on the agenda is the US' withdrawal from Cold War-era nuclear arms pact.

Pakatan Harapan should abandon BN laws

Pakatan Harapan should abandon BN laws

COMMENT | Has the Harapan government run out of new ideas?

No more 'roti canai roads' for Cameron Highlands - Kit Siang

No more 'roti canai roads' for Cameron Highlands - Kit Siang

Roads built in Orang Asli villages are substandard due to poor workmanship and corruption, he says.

Migrant worker wage cuts to prevent runaways is forced labour

Migrant worker wage cuts to prevent runaways is forced labour

COMMENT | Prioritising the needs of corporations over that of workers is wrong.

People yearning for unity between Mahathir and Anwar

People yearning for unity between Mahathir and Anwar

LETTER | The country has already suffered enough politicking and intrigue.
Hopes and heroes: Malaysia in 2018

Hopes and heroes: Malaysia in 2018

COMMENT | Breaks with the past are possible and the power of ordinary Malaysians is real.

Merkel urges divided Germans to pull together in 2019

Merkel urges divided Germans to pull together in 2019

Majority of Germans want her to complete her term as chancellor.
Bangladesh PM Hasina records big victory amid vote rigging claims

Bangladesh PM Hasina records big victory amid vote rigging claims

Ruling alliance wins 287 of 298 seats for which results declared.
Tough South China Sea talks ahead to curb China's actions

Tough South China Sea talks ahead to curb China's actions

Negotiating draft seeks to ban steps taken by China.
A neo-BN New Year

A neo-BN New Year

COMMENT | Dr M always knew how to play the political game better than his comrades in Umno.

Yoursay: The ‘ketuanan datuks’ of Azwanddin and his ilk

Yoursay: The ‘ketuanan datuks’ of Azwanddin and his ilk

YOURSAY | Get rid of race-based politics and everything may change.
Enter 2019: Harapan must continue seizing opportunity from chaos

Enter 2019: Harapan must continue seizing opportunity from chaos

COMMENT | While the world frets about freefall, M’sians under Harapan have reason for hope.

Yoursay: Freezing tolls ‘the best of whole load of bad solutions’

Yoursay: Freezing tolls ‘the best of whole load of bad solutions’

YOURSAY | ‘Gov’t should not have to compensate them for any drop in collection revenue.’
Preacher predicts move against Anwar; Dr M says he will keep promise to quit

Preacher predicts move against Anwar; Dr M says he will keep promise to quit

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