Archive - 10 January 2019

Promote freedom of expression, not Sedition Act

Promote freedom of expression, not Sedition Act

LETTER | Comments that do not incite violence against others should not be criminalised or needlessly silenced.

Police nab man who slapped shop assistant in Penang

Police nab man who slapped shop assistant in Penang

The suspect will be remanded in the Balik Pulau court tomorrow.
Can we also ban other things at eateries?

Can we also ban other things at eateries?

COMMENT | We could start with gadgets that play music and videos loudly.

White paper on armed forces to be tabled in Sept - Mat Sabu

White paper on armed forces to be tabled in Sept - Mat Sabu

Defence Ministry is expected to table white paper in Parliament outlining armed forces' capabilities and development plan. 

Reinventing the civil service to embrace 'new Malaysia'

Reinventing the civil service to embrace 'new Malaysia'

LETTER | Provide our central agencies the kind of autonomy that would give them clout and capability.
Police defend use of Sedition Act in alleged insults to royals

Police defend use of Sedition Act in alleged insults to royals

UPDATED 7.47PM | If left uncontained, such remarks could endanger national security, says deputy IGP Noor Rashid Ibrahim.
Dr M: I gave his father the car, no breakdown after 34 years

Dr M: I gave his father the car, no breakdown after 34 years

'It only cost RM17,000 then. That is why I was able to give it as a free gift'.

M'sia to announce samurai bond arrangers next weeks, says finance minister

M'sia to announce samurai bond arrangers next weeks, says finance minister

A Bloomberg report had said that M'sia had selected several arrangers.

Sultan Ibrahim and Dr M agree to keep things 'frank, not hidden'

Sultan Ibrahim and Dr M agree to keep things 'frank, not hidden'

UPDATED 7.19PM | The PM tells the media that the pair reached this agreement during their meeting.

Guan Eng: Market research firm off the mark with fiscal deficit estimate

Guan Eng: Market research firm off the mark with fiscal deficit estimate

The finance minister dimisses the report by Nomura, saying that preliminary accounts show otherwise. 

Teoh Beng Hock group bequeaths oversized 'gift' to IGP

Teoh Beng Hock group bequeaths oversized 'gift' to IGP

Teoh Beng Hock Trust for Democracy highlights AGC's letter ordering probe into aide's death to be re-opened. 

A collective call for end to all draconian laws

A collective call for end to all draconian laws

LETTER | We trust that the Harapan gov't will live up to its election promise.

Setting TVET on the right path

Setting TVET on the right path

LETTER | The problems with TVET are related to demand and supply and the interaction between the two.

Perlis Bersatu taken over by central leadership

Perlis Bersatu taken over by central leadership

This is until the various issues plaguing the chapter are sorted, says sec-gen.

Mujahid: National Tahfiz Council to be launched first quarter of the year

Mujahid: National Tahfiz Council to be launched first quarter of the year

It would be a platform for matters such as laws, curriculum and administration of the religious institutions.

Lawyers' group tell Putrajaya not to meddle in new king selection

Lawyers' group tell Putrajaya not to meddle in new king selection

They say they fear this based on social media rumours.
Sultan Ibrahim drives Dr M to airport in late father's Proton Saga

Sultan Ibrahim drives Dr M to airport in late father's Proton Saga

UPDATED 6PM | After his audience with the ruler, the two ride in a first generation Proton Saga to the Senai airport.

MPOC lambasts WHO over negative remarks on palm oil lobbying

MPOC lambasts WHO over negative remarks on palm oil lobbying

M'sian Palm Oil Council chair describes study published by World Health Organisation as biased. 

Yeo vs Jamal case goes to trial after mediation fails

Yeo vs Jamal case goes to trial after mediation fails

The judge ordered trial on April 26, May 7 and May 8 for the defamation suit filed by the minister.

Ramkarpal: Why the silence on reopening Teoh Beng Hock probe?

Ramkarpal: Why the silence on reopening Teoh Beng Hock probe?

There is no reason for the minister not to instruct the IGP to reopen investigations, he says.
Que será, será, says 'been to hell twice' Anwar on becoming PM

Que será, será, says 'been to hell twice' Anwar on becoming PM

As for working with Mahathir, he adds: 'I am not a hypocrite, and I will say it was a difficult decision'.

Sivarraajh loses bid to challenge five-year election ban

Sivarraajh loses bid to challenge five-year election ban

UPDATED 7.01PM | No illegality in EC's statement that MIC veep will be barred from polls for five years, says High Court.
Anwar: We need formal evidence to deport Zakir Naik

Anwar: We need formal evidence to deport Zakir Naik

'We do not subscribe to all allegations unless we are furnished with the details,' PKR chief says.
Maglin to Kayveas: Hands off MyPPP logo or we'll alert EC

Maglin to Kayveas: Hands off MyPPP logo or we'll alert EC

This in regards to Kayveas' claim that he will contest the Camerons by-election under the party's banner.
Look for candidate who understands Orang Asli, MIC tells DAP 'busybodies'

Look for candidate who understands Orang Asli, MIC tells DAP 'busybodies'

CAMERON POLLS | Info chief says Kit Siang and Ramasamy should focus on their candidate's remarks and not stick their noses in MIC's affairs.

Law firm: Kayveas is the legitimate MyPPP president, full stop

Law firm: Kayveas is the legitimate MyPPP president, full stop

'We have documented evidence from the ROS to prove this fact,' it says.
Dr M: Businesses to be compelled to reveal real owners

Dr M: Businesses to be compelled to reveal real owners

UPDATED 4.36PM | He says changes will be made to the MACC act to ensure they do not use proxies.
Dodgy deals: PM wants to see evidence of WSJ's claim

Dodgy deals: PM wants to see evidence of WSJ's claim

Dr M says files obtained by WSJ are needed to take action on claims regarding China-BN gov't deals.

BN will not hand out goodies during by-election, says MB

BN will not hand out goodies during by-election, says MB

CAMERON POLLS | We’re not going to do so for the sake of fishing for votes in any election, adds the Pahang MB.

Sedition Act arrests - cops to be given definition of 'insults'

Sedition Act arrests - cops to be given definition of 'insults'

 UPDATED 3.55PM | PM says enforcement parties do not understand what is considered an insult.

MIC cites temple riot for pulling out of by-election

MIC cites temple riot for pulling out of by-election

UPDATED 5.06PM | CAMERON POLLS | Party president says Malay voters may not come out to vote for Indian candidates due to the incident.

New laws to curb anti-monarchy attacks

New laws to curb anti-monarchy attacks

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Liew Vui Keong says the current laws are lenient.
Shameful! Ex-PKR MP slams silence of once-vocal Harapan leaders

Shameful! Ex-PKR MP slams silence of once-vocal Harapan leaders

Lawyer Ambiga Sreenevasan also urges Harapan to get rid of the 'ridiculous' Sedition Act.

MIC, Ramasamy trade barbs over Camerons no-contest

MIC, Ramasamy trade barbs over Camerons no-contest

The DAP man wants MIC to explain its decision not to contest, while MIC wants him to mind his own affairs.
Staff expressing personal opinion on Agong should not be dismissed, says activist

Staff expressing personal opinion on Agong should not be dismissed, says activist

Anyone who has not been convicted of a crime, should not be sacked for expressing a personal opinion on social media.

PAS to help ex-top cop arrest Harapan's chances in Camerons

PAS to help ex-top cop arrest Harapan's chances in Camerons

CAMERON POLLS | Deputy president Tuan Ibrahim says the party will form a coordination committee.

Kit Siang: Fielding Ramli tips scales in favour of BN

Kit Siang: Fielding Ramli tips scales in favour of BN

CAMERON POLLS | DAP veteran says Harapan needs 'miracle workers' now to win the seat. 

Top PAS leaders show up at BN candidate announcement

Top PAS leaders show up at BN candidate announcement

UPDATE 12.57PM | CAMERON POLLS | In line with their cooperation with Umno, they were given front-row seats.
Ex-Perak Corp Bhd Group CEO claims trial to bribery charge

Ex-Perak Corp Bhd Group CEO claims trial to bribery charge

He is alleged to have accepted payment for the construction of his bungalow.
Manogaran apologises for distasteful 'kuih' remarks

Manogaran apologises for distasteful 'kuih' remarks

UPDATED 12PM | 'I realise that my statement is wrong and I should not have made such a statement.'

Penang rep: Slapping case not about race, but humanity

Penang rep: Slapping case not about race, but humanity

 Azrul Mahathir Aziz hopes this incident would not be turned into a racial issue. 

AGC to object to bids by Najib and Shafee to remove Sri Ram

AGC to object to bids by Najib and Shafee to remove Sri Ram

UPDATED 12.10PM | Objection will be made on grounds of duplicate bids to remove Sri Ram as lead prosecutor. 

Confirmed: BN picks ex-top cop for Cameron Highlands

Confirmed: BN picks ex-top cop for Cameron Highlands

UPDATED 12.52PM | The decision to field Ramli Mohd Noor from the Semai tribe was confirmed last night.

Use of Sedition Act on royal 'insults' tantamount to mob rule - LFL

Use of Sedition Act on royal 'insults' tantamount to mob rule - LFL

Police are not the arbiter of what is an acceptable speech or post on social media, says Latheefa.  

Trump storms out of talks on shutdown, bemoans 'total waste of time'

Trump storms out of talks on shutdown, bemoans 'total waste of time'

Trump's behaviour a 'temper tantrum' say Democrats, adding the meeting broke down over their rejection of funding for the border wall.

China says pace of Xinjiang 'education' will slow, but defends camps

China says pace of Xinjiang 'education' will slow, but defends camps

It organises a visit to three camps for a small group of foreign reporters.
Puzzles over minutes of 1MDB deals with China

Puzzles over minutes of 1MDB deals with China

QUESTION TIME | How is it that the Harapan gov’t has no knowledge of the minutes obtained by WSJ?

Britain's May suffers parliament defeat as Brexit debate resumes

Britain's May suffers parliament defeat as Brexit debate resumes

Parliamentarians want the government to come up with a plan-B for Brexit.
Lim Guan Eng has little knowledge about legal principles

Lim Guan Eng has little knowledge about legal principles

MP SPEAKS | His strong reactions and anger over a feature article show he did not go through it carefully.

Yoursay: Is Bersih being overzealous by scrutinising ministers’ visits?

Yoursay: Is Bersih being overzealous by scrutinising ministers’ visits?

YOURSAY | ‘Never thought I would see people here asking Bersih to shut up.’
Yoursay: Harapan’s Camerons candidate should focus on positive messaging

Yoursay: Harapan’s Camerons candidate should focus on positive messaging

YOURSAY | ‘No one in their right mind would want anyone to think less of the Orang Asli.’
Stop the drama and start solving Cameron's woes, PSM tells candidates

Stop the drama and start solving Cameron's woes, PSM tells candidates

CAMERON POLLS | 'At this rate, Cameron Highlands won't last long,' says former candidate Suresh Kumar.

Father-and-son combo for Kedah PKR leadership

Father-and-son combo for Kedah PKR leadership

Kedah PKR chief Johari Abdul denies that his son's appointment as state Youth chief is nepotistic.

Manogaran drops 'kuih' analogy in Camerons; three arrested over royal insults

Manogaran drops 'kuih' analogy in Camerons; three arrested over royal insults

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

Australia to consider taking in Saudi teen who fled family 'abuse'

Australia to consider taking in Saudi teen who fled family 'abuse'

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun arrived in Bangkok last Saturday to appeal for asylum. 

Umno hints it may field its candidate in Cameron Highlands

Umno hints it may field its candidate in Cameron Highlands

CAMERON POLLS | Mohamad Hasan says the BN candidate will have the blessings of MCA and MIC.

S'pore not on the agenda in PM's meet with Johor sultan - Saifuddin

S'pore not on the agenda in PM's meet with Johor sultan - Saifuddin

He points to a series of recent meetings between officials of both countries on air and sea tensions.