Archive - 8 January 2019

Wan Saiful dropped for '13 offences', claims Perlis Bersatu chief

Wan Saiful dropped for '13 offences', claims Perlis Bersatu chief

But Ameir Hassan declines to state the nature of the ex-state party secretary's alleged offences.

TNB suspends employee for insulting the royal institution

TNB suspends employee for insulting the royal institution

Company stresses that the employee's statement has nothing to do with its principles.

Tajuddin: Bid to oust Zahid from Umno has fizzled out

Tajuddin: Bid to oust Zahid from Umno has fizzled out

The movement failed to get any traction, he says, as members are focused on the party's revival.

Kim discussed second Trump summit with Xi in Beijing

Kim discussed second Trump summit with Xi in Beijing

The meeting comes days after N Korean leader warned of 'new path' if US does not ease sanctions.

Najib, China deny WSJ's '1MDB bailout' report

Najib, China deny WSJ's '1MDB bailout' report

UPDATED 10.30PM | Ex-premier says that Beijing made no such offer in exchange for lucrative contracts.

Sign truce with me and I'll slay Harapan for you - Kayveas to BN

Sign truce with me and I'll slay Harapan for you - Kayveas to BN

CAMERON POLLS | The MyPPP leader says he is BN's best bet to retain the parliamentary seat.

Cops tracking down four witnesses in Kim Jong-nam murder trial

Cops tracking down four witnesses in Kim Jong-nam murder trial

Information on the two local men and two Indonesian women being sought by police.

Kok sues Azwanddin for linking her to Seafield temple riots

Kok sues Azwanddin for linking her to Seafield temple riots

JMM chief had alleged that she had links to the developer which owns the land the temple occupies.

Penang needs a sustainable public transport network

Penang needs a sustainable public transport network

LETTER | This instead of building one expensive LRT line which serves only one population corridor.

Blind spots over Agong's resignation

Blind spots over Agong's resignation

LETTER | Unless you are an obsolete robot you will engage in speculation about why the Agong stepped down.

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Umno top brass to meet tomorrow, expected to discuss candidate

Umno top brass to meet tomorrow, expected to discuss candidate

CAMERON POLLS | Acting president remains coy on whether the party will contest the seat.

Less than RM20m will be used on R&D for third national car - minister

Less than RM20m will be used on R&D for third national car - minister

Redzuan Yusof says the actual cost to build a prototype will be even lower.

'No waiting' rule - e-hailing drivers want RTD to clarify

'No waiting' rule - e-hailing drivers want RTD to clarify

The department had said they were barred from waiting for customers at all public places.
Creating tourist-friendly cities: A holiday lesson from Vietnam

Creating tourist-friendly cities: A holiday lesson from Vietnam

LETTER | We should learn from Hoi An, where all motorised transport has been banned within the city's heritage areas.

Source claims MIC to opt out, BN leadership to pick candidate

Source claims MIC to opt out, BN leadership to pick candidate

CAMERON POLLS | Umno acting president Mohamad Hasan's name crops up as a potential candidate.

Shahidan's sexual assault case postponed to Feb 25

Shahidan's sexual assault case postponed to Feb 25

This after the former minister got admitted to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital yesterday, due to ill health.

PM to send protest letters to France, Norway over palm oil biofuel ban

PM to send protest letters to France, Norway over palm oil biofuel ban

If action is not taken, it will affect M'sia-EU trade ties, says primary industries minister. 

Malaysia, Singapore agree on steps to curb air, sea tensions

Malaysia, Singapore agree on steps to curb air, sea tensions

Restricted area in Pasir Gudang and ILS procedure in Seletar Airport suspended with immediate effect.

My50 bus pass to be extended to Penang - Loke

My50 bus pass to be extended to Penang - Loke

Minister targets rollout in the second half of the year, before programme extended to other states.

Gov't hoodwinking Chinese community on UEC, says Gerakan

Gov't hoodwinking Chinese community on UEC, says Gerakan

Oh Tong Keong believes PM's statements show that Harapan is insincere about recognising the certificate.

Former PKR Youth candidate fatally slashed in Shah Alam

Former PKR Youth candidate fatally slashed in Shah Alam

The police have so far remanded four suspects, including a woman, in connection to M Thiyahu's murder. 

Indian court reinstates head of police agency in blow to Delhi

Indian court reinstates head of police agency in blow to Delhi

Alok Verma put back in charge of the Central Bureau of Investigation amid graft probe.

KJ: We didn't know China deals were made to bail out 1MDB

KJ: We didn't know China deals were made to bail out 1MDB

Rembau MP says the previous cabinet under Najib had not given approval for any such deal.
NGO calls for MACC, PAC to probe CCM over direct tender claims

NGO calls for MACC, PAC to probe CCM over direct tender claims

Pertubuhan Kebajikan Bersatu Selangor submits a memo to the MACC containing alleged facts of the case.

'No money': Orang Asli plead with AG to cancel RM9k legal costs

'No money': Orang Asli plead with AG to cancel RM9k legal costs

Activists say they opposed the Telom Dam in Kuala Lipis not for profit, but to protect their land.

VK Lingam fails to set aside six months' jail sentence

VK Lingam fails to set aside six months' jail sentence

Federal Court rules the lawyer does not meet the threshold to review the decision made by another bench. 

Noh claims Kit Siang fears battling Umno in by-election

Noh claims Kit Siang fears battling Umno in by-election

UPDATED 4.23PM | CAMERON POLLS | He also says that BN's chances of retaining the seat are better if it fields an Umno candidate.

'Sekolah pondok allocation reflects commitment to Islamic education'

'Sekolah pondok allocation reflects commitment to Islamic education'

Guan Eng says the RM25 million provided shows Harapan gov't practices an open mind approach. 
Don: Pahang sultan can still become king despite illness

Don: Pahang sultan can still become king despite illness

History expert says 'acting king' can perform the duties of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Minister denies gov't machinery abused in Cameron Highlands visits

Minister denies gov't machinery abused in Cameron Highlands visits

CAMERON POLLS | Anthony Loke says he and Harapan ministers had recently visited the constituency in their ministerial capacity - not to fish for votes.
Najib, Rosmah object to third-party bid in PI Bala widow's suit

Najib, Rosmah object to third-party bid in PI Bala widow's suit

They oppose carpet trader Deepak's application as they had been parties in the same suit before. 

Man who insulted ruler no longer with us, says firm

Man who insulted ruler no longer with us, says firm

The tech giant adds that it firmly believes in respecting and honouring local Malaysian traditions and laws.

Bee-sieged! AirAsia boss laments latest non-human beeline to KLIA2

Bee-sieged! AirAsia boss laments latest non-human beeline to KLIA2

UPDATED 4.20PM | MAHB says it is monitoring the situation and will take action, if necessary.
Trump to press US border 'crisis' in televised address

Trump to press US border 'crisis' in televised address

He is said to be considering declaring a national emergency to bypass Congress and build the wall.

MACC arrests Penang federal agency director over RM42k gratification

MACC arrests Penang federal agency director over RM42k gratification

He is alleged to have recommended his son's company for a kindergarten project.
BN to name candidate for by-election on Thursday

BN to name candidate for by-election on Thursday

CAMERON POLLS | The announcement will be made at the Seri Pacific Hotel, next to Umno's HQ.

Gov't to probe WSJ's claim of 1MDB sweetheart deal with China

Gov't to probe WSJ's claim of 1MDB sweetheart deal with China

'It would be interesting to have a copy of those minutes from the WSJ,' says Lim Guan Eng.

Azmin snipes at PKR rivals over Perlis Bersatu saga

Azmin snipes at PKR rivals over Perlis Bersatu saga

In a sarcastic swipe, the PKR number two says criticisms should not be made public.
Lodge police report on sexual harassment case, BFM told

Lodge police report on sexual harassment case, BFM told

Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh says the radio station should also hand its internal probe findings to the police for further action.

WSJ: China offered to bail out 1MDB in return for projects

WSJ: China offered to bail out 1MDB in return for projects

UPDATED 10.59AM | Report says Najib also allegedly discussed allowing China to dock its navy vessels in two M'sian ports. 
Democrats touring border warn Trump against diverting funds for wall

Democrats touring border warn Trump against diverting funds for wall

'He can expect a strong and swift challenge from all of us, and from the American people,' says a Congressperson.

Pahang MB being probed in Cameron alleged vote-buying case

Pahang MB being probed in Cameron alleged vote-buying case

Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail is reportedly called in by the MACC over claims he paid voters during the 14th general election.
Balik Pulau MP Bakhtiar Wan Chik tipped to head Penang PKR

Balik Pulau MP Bakhtiar Wan Chik tipped to head Penang PKR

The running joke since Nurul Izzah quit her post is that the state chapter is like a 'headless chicken'.

World Bank's Kim abruptly resigns amid differences with Trump

World Bank's Kim abruptly resigns amid differences with Trump

This was over climate change and the need for more development resources.
US, China can reach trade deal 'we can live with': US Commerce secretary

US, China can reach trade deal 'we can live with': US Commerce secretary

Wilbur Ross predicted on Monday that Beijing and Washington could reach a trade deal.
Yoursay: About time Orang Asli’s welfare looked into

Yoursay: About time Orang Asli’s welfare looked into

YOURSAY | ‘Let's hope that this is not just for the Cameron Highlands by-election.’
'Stepping down of Agong done in a courteous manner'

'Stepping down of Agong done in a courteous manner'

Sultan Muhammad V is also grateful to the Malay Rulers who had elected him, says a Perak Royal Council member.

New Agong to be sworn in on Jan 31; Perlis Bersatu to be probed on forgery claims

New Agong to be sworn in on Jan 31; Perlis Bersatu to be probed on forgery claims

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

Yoursay: Hard for many Malays to change mindset

Yoursay: Hard for many Malays to change mindset

YOURSAY | ‘Blame Umno and Mahathir for the brainwashing that has spanned nearly five decades.’
Why the RM81 billion ECRL should not resume

Why the RM81 billion ECRL should not resume

QUESTION TIME | The entire project is not only unviable, but also overpriced.

Rashid the biggest threat to Malay dignity, prosperity

Rashid the biggest threat to Malay dignity, prosperity

COMMENT | Will Bersatu follow Umno in breeding snivelling rent seekers? Or will it blaze the path for the truly towering Malay?