Archive - 7 January 2019

Ministry approves RM20m fund for 3rd national car prototype

Ministry approves RM20m fund for 3rd national car prototype

Mohd Redzuan says the fund was sourced from several existing grants. 

BFM sacks two employees over sexual harassment allegations

BFM sacks two employees over sexual harassment allegations

The radio station's board deems there is sufficient evidence to warrant the duo’s termination.
We're not the Cisco you're looking for, security firm tells netizens

We're not the Cisco you're looking for, security firm tells netizens

The firm shares the same name as the US-based multinational company, but is unaffiliated.

We've paid federal debts on time, says S'wak CM's office

We've paid federal debts on time, says S'wak CM's office

In reply to the federal government, it says it has no outstanding arrears.
Dr M: Handouts will not solve plight of fishermen, farmers

Dr M: Handouts will not solve plight of fishermen, farmers

PM says they should work hard and detach themselves from traditional approaches. 

Bersatu man 'posed as Wan Saiful to rent cars, forged treasurer's signature'

Bersatu man 'posed as Wan Saiful to rent cars, forged treasurer's signature'

Police are probing the allegations in the report filed by the PTPTN chairperson.

Don't use MyPPP logo in Cameron, faction leader tells Kayveas

Don't use MyPPP logo in Cameron, faction leader tells Kayveas

CAMERON POLLS | Maglin Dennis D'Cruz says he will rally up supporters in protest if this happens.

Najib-Irwan CBT case: Prosecution lists 138 witnesses

Najib-Irwan CBT case: Prosecution lists 138 witnesses

However the DPP says only 70 can expect to be called to testify at the trial between July 8 and Aug 22.

Anwar says it again: Dr M and I agree on transition plan

Anwar says it again: Dr M and I agree on transition plan

The PKR president says speculations of a rift between him and the premier are inaccurate.

Ties with Malaysia 'put to the test' in 2018, says S'pore AG

Ties with Malaysia 'put to the test' in 2018, says S'pore AG

Lucien Wong states Pedra Branca, HSR, territorial disputes and water price review made it a challenging year.

Perlis Bersatu to be probed over forgery allegations, says sec-gen

Perlis Bersatu to be probed over forgery allegations, says sec-gen

UPDATED 5.36PM | Marzuki says the party will look into the incident, and revamp the chapter if necessary.

Bersatu to open doors to 100 former Jasa staff

Bersatu to open doors to 100 former Jasa staff

The propaganda unit was shut down by the new gov't post-GE14.

Rulers to elect new king on Jan 24

Rulers to elect new king on Jan 24

The swearing-in ceremony for the 16th Yang di-pertuan Agong will take place on Jan 31.

Give smokers the option to light up at 8pm

Give smokers the option to light up at 8pm

LETTER | Non-smokers shouldn't be out and about after 8pm.
Minister hopes prices of goods will decrease in line with fuel rates

Minister hopes prices of goods will decrease in line with fuel rates

We are hoping to get the support of businesses, says Saifuddin Nasution.

Who will pick the BN candidate for Cameron Highlands?

Who will pick the BN candidate for Cameron Highlands?

MP SPEAKS | Will it be the decision of Umno or MIC, or will it be up to PAS?

France seeks freedom of citizen nabbed for 'indecent behaviour'

France seeks freedom of citizen nabbed for 'indecent behaviour'

Herve Flambeaux allegedly suffers from a mental condition and needs immediate treatment.

JJ's mother files affidavit for RM2.1b claim on son's estate

JJ's mother files affidavit for RM2.1b claim on son's estate

The affidavit-in-reply is in response to a striking out application by Aminah Abdullah's former daughter-in-law.

Bersih: Will ministers throng Cameron if not for polls?

Bersih: Will ministers throng Cameron if not for polls?

CAMERON POLLS | 'This is exactly what BN did when it was in power,' says the election watchdog chairperson.
Dr M hopes for new king soon, needs audience on 'certain matters'

Dr M hopes for new king soon, needs audience on 'certain matters'

PM also vows not to interfere in the election of the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

M'sians bombard Cisco's FB page over royal insult

M'sians bombard Cisco's FB page over royal insult

A member of its staff had allegedly made an unsavoury comment aimed at Sultan Muhammad V.

More appropriate to air grouses through internal channels, says PKR sec-gen

More appropriate to air grouses through internal channels, says PKR sec-gen

Saifuddin Nasution responds to party No 2 Azmin Ali's defence of his criticisms of recent party appointments. 

No need to question Sultan Muhammad V's decision - Mohd Amar

No need to question Sultan Muhammad V's decision - Mohd Amar

The Kelantan deputy menteri besar says it is the state ruler's right to resign as Agong.

'False claims, gov't contracts' - Wan Saiful alleges on Perlis Bersatu

'False claims, gov't contracts' - Wan Saiful alleges on Perlis Bersatu

He claims he was axed after refusing to help secure contracts for firm linked to the children of a Bersatu leader.

Bung claims Yamani still an Umno MP

Bung claims Yamani still an Umno MP

However, mystery shrouds his exact status with regard to his political affiliation.

Yasmin Ahmad's sister appeals for help to keep memories of her alive

Yasmin Ahmad's sister appeals for help to keep memories of her alive

Orked Ahmad is touched by the tourism minister's tweets in honour of her late sister's birthday, today.
'Busy with PTPTN' - Perlis Bersatu's reason for axing Wan Saiful

'Busy with PTPTN' - Perlis Bersatu's reason for axing Wan Saiful

UPDATED 3.18PM | State Bersatu chief denies internal problems led to Wan Saiful being dropped as Perlis Bersatu secretary.

Good move to give stateless children rights to education

Good move to give stateless children rights to education

LETTER | This issue is particularly sensitive in S'wak due to its various ethnicities, religions and cultures.

Tourism tax revenue to be distributed to all state gov’ts, including S’wak

Tourism tax revenue to be distributed to all state gov’ts, including S’wak

Finance minister Lim Guan Eng says this will be done in the first quarter of 2019.

What can set the Malays free?

What can set the Malays free?

COMMENT | Can Malay emancipation take place with the new government?
Mastery of English should not be politicised, PM tells educators

Mastery of English should not be politicised, PM tells educators

UPDATED 1.47PM | Mahathir reminds them it is a language of science and technology.
Review SOP to combat graft, urges Penang state secretary

Review SOP to combat graft, urges Penang state secretary

Farizan Darus reveals that 35 percent of corruption reported since November last year involved civil servants. 

Roger Ng to remain in jail pending extradition case

Roger Ng to remain in jail pending extradition case

Sessions Court judge says the ex-Goldman Sachs banker poses a 'serious flight risk'.

Take a closer look at River of Life project, Kian Ming tells Najib

Take a closer look at River of Life project, Kian Ming tells Najib

The deputy minister challenges the ex-PM to 'get' into the rivers for a personal feel.

Court to release Musa Aman’s passport - only for S'pore, London trips

Court to release Musa Aman’s passport - only for S'pore, London trips

UPDATED 1.44PM | He is only allowed to head to those countries and report to the high comm, or face forfeiture of bail.

Umno Youth: Cops must act on man who insulted ruler on FB

Umno Youth: Cops must act on man who insulted ruler on FB

The comment linking the ruler's resignation to sex is an 'extreme form of insult and slander', it says.

Custodial deaths continue under Harapan

Custodial deaths continue under Harapan

COMMENT | The government shouldn't neglect cases that are literally a matter of life and death.

Rulers meeting ends, Sultan Nazrin to serve as acting king

Rulers meeting ends, Sultan Nazrin to serve as acting king

UPDATED 2.18PM | The special meeting is believed to have discussed the date for the election of the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Vell Paari: No request from Umno to contest in Cameron

Vell Paari: No request from Umno to contest in Cameron

CAMERON POLLS | The MIC sec-gen says Umno only requested for a 'winnable candidate'.

Ministers make a beeline for Cameron ahead of nomination day

Ministers make a beeline for Cameron ahead of nomination day

CAMERON POLLS | The heavy presence of cabinet members underscores the importance of the contest.

Saudi woman, 18, barricades herself in Thai hotel to resist being sent home

Saudi woman, 18, barricades herself in Thai hotel to resist being sent home

UPDATED 2.47PM | Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, alleges she fled an abusive family and claims she would be killed if she is sent back. 

Isa asked to file defence in multimillion-ringgit FGV suit

Isa asked to file defence in multimillion-ringgit FGV suit

UPDATED 1.20PM | The former Felda chairperson has to do this by Feb 4, says his lawyer. 

Musa Aman's son sworn in as Sipitang MP

Musa Aman's son sworn in as Sipitang MP

UPDATED 12PM | Yamani Hafez Musa takes his oath, just nine days short of the Jan 16 deadline.

Sivarraajh gets court order to challenge EC's decision

Sivarraajh gets court order to challenge EC's decision

UPDATED 12.09PM | High Court allows MIC veep to challenge the bar against him contesting in the Camerons by-election.

Formation of Hindu Board could resolve temple-related matters

Formation of Hindu Board could resolve temple-related matters

ADUN SPEAKS |  If Selangor had a Hindu statutory body like the Penang Hindu Endowments Board, the Seafield matter could have been dealt with amicably.

Guan Eng comes under fire over 'overkill' Sarawak debt statement

Guan Eng comes under fire over 'overkill' Sarawak debt statement

The State Reform Party says the finance minister should have followed protocol.

Libya seizes tonnes of narcotics at its port

Libya seizes tonnes of narcotics at its port

Drugs and narcotics are often seized by authorities in Libya despite weak security in its seaports

Perak PKR says no need to question 'royal' wedding

Perak PKR says no need to question 'royal' wedding

Respect the monarch's rights not to publicise his alleged wedding, says its chairperson.

140 things reporters must not say about Assange

140 things reporters must not say about Assange

WikiLeaks issues this advice to reporters over 'false and defamatory' statements about its founder.
No tsunami threat to M'sia after quake off Indonesia's Moluccan Sea

No tsunami threat to M'sia after quake off Indonesia's Moluccan Sea

This, says the M'sian Meteorological Department, after a 6.5 magnitude quake near Northern Molucca Sea early morning.

Nigerian military raids paper after Boko Haram article

Nigerian military raids paper after Boko Haram article

The paper says the raids follow an article about the military' s fight against the Islamist militants.
Sultan Muhammad V, a people's king

Sultan Muhammad V, a people's king

The Kelantan ruler moved to the ground to get closer to the people, especially during the flood disasters that hit the state.

Saudi women to be told of divorce by text message

Saudi women to be told of divorce by text message

The kingdom passes the new law seen as a way to end secret divorces.
Footballer Wayne Rooney arrested in US for public intoxication

Footballer Wayne Rooney arrested in US for public intoxication

The ex-Manchester United football star was detained in December at Dulles Airport.

Police detain man who splashed hot water on daughter

Police detain man who splashed hot water on daughter

He and his wife, who did this in Penang last week, were arrested by the police yesterday.

Former Venezuela Supreme Court judge flees to US, denounces Maduro

Former Venezuela Supreme Court judge flees to US, denounces Maduro

The ally-turned-foe says Maduro doesn't deserve a second chance.

Trump holds firm on border wall, offers steel option as compromise

Trump holds firm on border wall, offers steel option as compromise

But the US president threatens again to declare a national emergency.
Sadness, shock over the resignation of the Agong

Sadness, shock over the resignation of the Agong

Leaders and netizens express their feelings on social media over the resignation of Sultan Muhammad V.

Yoursay: Dr M's response on UEC issue - evasive or logical?

Yoursay: Dr M's response on UEC issue - evasive or logical?

YOURSAY | 'Indeed, the PM offers no concrete suggestions, only double-talk.'
Looking back on Malaya’s first year at the United Nations

Looking back on Malaya’s first year at the United Nations

BOOK REVIEW | Ismail Abdul Rahman’s notes give a glimpse into what nation-building actually entails.

Yoursay: Oh no, not another million-ringgit scandal

Yoursay: Oh no, not another million-ringgit scandal

YOURSAY | ‘When will all these crooked deals end?’
Azmin dismisses deal with Hisham; Yang di-Pertuan Agong resigns

Azmin dismisses deal with Hisham; Yang di-Pertuan Agong resigns

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