Archive - 3 January 2019

Zuraida dismisses talk of Azmin heading movement to leave PKR

Zuraida dismisses talk of Azmin heading movement to leave PKR

She also asks for any polemic on the PM transition issue to be stopped.

Kota Bharu folk living on beachside prepare to evacuate

Kota Bharu folk living on beachside prepare to evacuate

The Pabuk tropical storm has already hit Kelantan and T'gganu.

From country wrecker to champion - Rafizi's take on Najib

From country wrecker to champion - Rafizi's take on Najib

'Even my friends in Umno are cynical when they look at Najib's behaviour now'.
Explain what happened to the RM800mil instead of pussyfooting, Najib told

Explain what happened to the RM800mil instead of pussyfooting, Najib told

Whether EPF is building cheap houses is not the point, says MRB chairperson.

PSM activist criticises 'election-oriented' Orang Asli convention

PSM activist criticises 'election-oriented' Orang Asli convention

The event is scheduled to be held a day before the Camerons' by-election nomination.

M'sia Airports: We do not impose 'KLIA2 fee'

M'sia Airports: We do not impose 'KLIA2 fee'

The fee has been imposed and collected solely by AirAsia, it clarifies.

Muar district office: 30pct fee is profit margin, not kickbacks

Muar district office: 30pct fee is profit margin, not kickbacks

'The individual is from an independent supply company appointed by the DO to handle MP's office allocation'.
G25's Noor Farida to lead HRDF

G25's Noor Farida to lead HRDF

Former ambassador's entry into HRDF comes amid graft allegations within the agency last year.

PAS 'badly' needs to raise RM400k for Hadi's legal costs

PAS 'badly' needs to raise RM400k for Hadi's legal costs

He had sued whistle-blower website Sarawak Report claiming that its report on him was libellous.
Cameron farmers want gov't to look into their longstanding issues

Cameron farmers want gov't to look into their longstanding issues

Six associations hand over a memorandum on 12 motions to DPM Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Gov’t to formulate development plan for Orang Asli - DPM

Gov’t to formulate development plan for Orang Asli - DPM

She also urged the Pahang state government to gazette Orang Asli reserve land 

Lion Air ends search for black box, Indonesia plans own probe

Lion Air ends search for black box, Indonesia plans own probe

Negotiations with its navy are under way to use a navy ship to relaunch the search.
Italy ‘knows nothing’ about missing North Korean diplomat - source

Italy ‘knows nothing’ about missing North Korean diplomat - source

It was reported that Jo Song Gil is seeking asylum in the West.

Gov't was still subsidising RON95 fuel in Nov

Gov't was still subsidising RON95 fuel in Nov

MP SPEAKS | The government paid RM4.1 million in petrol subsidy for the whole month.
Smoking ban: Improper to fine traders, association says

Smoking ban: Improper to fine traders, association says

'They have no control over the actions of patrons'.

Police arrest pimp named 'Jason Cock' at KLIA

Police arrest pimp named 'Jason Cock' at KLIA

The man was believed to be going overseas to bring in women to work as prostitutes in M'sia.

Amanah worried public talk on PM transition could strain Harapan ties

Amanah worried public talk on PM transition could strain Harapan ties

Its sec-gen calls for the matter to be left to Mahathir and Anwar.

Najib: Minister is accusing BN gov't of selling land to itself

Najib: Minister is accusing BN gov't of selling land to itself

Ex-PM takes swipe at Teresa Kok, says direct sale price to Kwasa Land was deemed reasonable by market analyses.  

Penang LRT project too early, too late

Penang LRT project too early, too late

LETTER | 'When you build something that will only have full ridership maybe 20 or 30 years from now, it is too early to build.'
Exploring the causes of teenage pregnancy in M'sia

Exploring the causes of teenage pregnancy in M'sia

Health Ministry statistics may merely be the tip of the iceberg, adds UMSC experts. 

Two years at most for Dr M to hand over duties

Two years at most for Dr M to hand over duties

COMMENT | And as promised, he must ensure that the baton is passed to Anwar Ibrahim.
Two marine officers claim trial to RM120k bribery charges

Two marine officers claim trial to RM120k bribery charges

The bribes were solicited in return for the issuing of letters of approval for the operation of three vessels.

Restaurant worker slapped for telling patron not to smoke

Restaurant worker slapped for telling patron not to smoke

Polite reprimand earns the Indian national a stinging slap at a restaurant in Shah Alam.

Saifuddin: Dr M and Anwar to decide power transfer date

Saifuddin: Dr M and Anwar to decide power transfer date

'Mahathir and Anwar understand the matter more than anyone else in Harapan and they will be able to decide'.

ECRL reports not done yet but Chinese envoy optimistic of deal

ECRL reports not done yet but Chinese envoy optimistic of deal

The negotiations can only proceed when the reports are done, says the Chinese ambassador.
Mat Hasan: Umno is working to resolve Utusan's problems

Mat Hasan: Umno is working to resolve Utusan's problems

Acting president says this after Kit Siang called on the party to sort out Utusan's financial mess.
China 'lifts mysterious veil' by landing probe on dark side of the moon

China 'lifts mysterious veil' by landing probe on dark side of the moon

State media hails it as an historic first landing to advance China’s space program.
UK offers to help M’sia in reform and anti-corruption efforts

UK offers to help M’sia in reform and anti-corruption efforts

In courtesy call on Wisma Putra, Jeremy Hunt says UK pledges to assist M'sia in any way possible.

Deputy MB: Don't believe rumours Sultan Muhammad V will abdicate

Deputy MB: Don't believe rumours Sultan Muhammad V will abdicate

 UPDATED 1.54PM | The Kelantan state government has no knowledge about this matter, says Mohd Amar.

Minister: Rubber Board land sold by BN gov't at undervalued prices

Minister: Rubber Board land sold by BN gov't at undervalued prices

Former premier Najib Abdul Razak had in October 2010 approved and instructed the sale, Teresa Kok says.
Do we need an Islamic state to live like good Muslims?

Do we need an Islamic state to live like good Muslims?

COMMENT | Regardless of whether we are an Islamic state, all virtues of being a good Muslim can already be practised now.

Reformasi veterans oppose 'Dr M as PM until next GE'

Reformasi veterans oppose 'Dr M as PM until next GE'

 UPDATED 2.10PM | Otai Reformis wants Mahathir to hand over power to Anwar in two years.

Laws won't eradicate racism

Laws won't eradicate racism

LETTER | Recently, a 25-year-old man had been rejected by 10 landlords just because he is not a pure Chinese.
Khairuddin praises Johor prince for apologising

Khairuddin praises Johor prince for apologising

However, the Amanah man says members of the royalty shouldn't be political.

Don't expect Chinese to vote Harapan blindly, warns MCA

Don't expect Chinese to vote Harapan blindly, warns MCA

Soon, the Chinese voters will reject DAP too, claims MCA vice-president Ti Lian Ker.
Syed Saddiq to file police report over 'aide' asking for kickbacks

Syed Saddiq to file police report over 'aide' asking for kickbacks

A man claiming to be an aide to an MP in Muar had reportedly sought kickbacks from schools in return for funding. 

Devamany or Murugiah for Cameron Highlands?

Devamany or Murugiah for Cameron Highlands?

COMMENT | As usual, the MIC has a poor record of serving the voters in this electoral district.
TMJ: Stop bickering, start governing

TMJ: Stop bickering, start governing

Tunku Ismail says he is willing to be public enemy number one if it means speaking up for the people.
Back Syed Saddiq, end 'Umno mentality' - DAP MP tells coalition leaders

Back Syed Saddiq, end 'Umno mentality' - DAP MP tells coalition leaders

It will be betrayal if Harapan leaders do not stand up against money politics, warns Charles Santiago.

Ban on G25 book must be lifted immediately

Ban on G25 book must be lifted immediately

LETTER | Harapan gov't should not prolong or be complicit in arbitrary silencing of critical and reasoned voices.

National conference to address long-standing Orang Asli issues

National conference to address long-standing Orang Asli issues

A roundtable discussion will be held on Jan 6 and the conference on Jan 11, says minister P Waythamoorthy.

Court to hear transfer bid for ex-spy chief case on Feb 21

Court to hear transfer bid for ex-spy chief case on Feb 21

Sessions judge refuses to make a ruling on request to unfreeze Hasanah Abdul Hamid's bank account.
PAS apologises for confusion over Tawau Xmas police report

PAS apologises for confusion over Tawau Xmas police report

Its commissioner says PAS did not prevent anyone from organising legitimate religious activities.

Patriot supports G25 against Isma's petition for Islamic state

Patriot supports G25 against Isma's petition for Islamic state

LETTER | Any suggestion to amend the constitution should be for making it more democratic, not more autocratic.

‘Why don't you die?’: Australian's fight with a spider sparks police call

‘Why don't you die?’: Australian's fight with a spider sparks police call

A man was heard repeatedly yelling “why don’t you die?” and a toddler screaming. 

No progress in ending shutdown after Trump meets lawmakers

No progress in ending shutdown after Trump meets lawmakers

The meeting with Congress leaders broke off after the president stuck to his US$5b border wall funding demand.

Hardline Hindus push Modi to allow temple on disputed Indian site

Hardline Hindus push Modi to allow temple on disputed Indian site

A long-running dispute over the site in the northern town of Ayodhya has flared back into life.
Trump expects second Kim meeting in 'not-too-distant future'

Trump expects second Kim meeting in 'not-too-distant future'

He says he received a ‘great’ letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
So, Annuar Musa admits to the 'daylight robberies' of Umno/BN?

So, Annuar Musa admits to the 'daylight robberies' of Umno/BN?

MP SPEAKS | The outburst against me by the Umno sec-gen is as good as admitting the committing of daylight robberies by Umno/BN to overstay in power!

Report: RON95 price to go down by 20 to 27 sen after 'heated debate'

Report: RON95 price to go down by 20 to 27 sen after 'heated debate'

Saifuddin Nasution reportedly confirms that new price will be announced tomorrow.

Yoursay: All fired up over smoking ban not being enforced

Yoursay: All fired up over smoking ban not being enforced

YOURSAY | ‘Do the right thing, Dzulkefly, and enforce the ruling now.’
Yoursay: 'By hook or by crook' claim shows dangers of Umno crossovers

Yoursay: 'By hook or by crook' claim shows dangers of Umno crossovers

YOURSAY | 'Rashid can't see that patronage is the root of corruption'’
On Anwar's fitness for the highest office

On Anwar's fitness for the highest office

COMMENT | A test of the New Malaysia is in knowing much on this question – and assuming little.

Bersatu’s inexorable move to becoming Umno 3.0

Bersatu’s inexorable move to becoming Umno 3.0

QUESTION TIME | The other Harapan members must exert their combined muscle to rightfully regain more influence.

Mukhriz backs Bersatu Youth; Dr M says even rulers not exempt from law

Mukhriz backs Bersatu Youth; Dr M says even rulers not exempt from law

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