Archive - 11 January 2019

MIC gave up Cameron for one Senate seat and some land: Ramasamy

MIC gave up Cameron for one Senate seat and some land: Ramasamy

The DAP CEC member says it is this and not the Seafield temple fracas that prompted them to opt out of the by-election.

Economist: Growth indicators 'not nice', externalities to blame

Economist: Growth indicators 'not nice', externalities to blame

INTERVIEW | The outlook could be bleak with growth falling to 4.5 percent with a further weakening of the ringgit.
PMO: Dr M didn't go to palace uninvited on May 9 to be sworn in

PMO: Dr M didn't go to palace uninvited on May 9 to be sworn in

A former chief justice claimed that the PM had done so to safeguard his position in Parliament.

Senator claims he did not threaten village chiefs, but here's the audio

Senator claims he did not threaten village chiefs, but here's the audio

CAMERON POLLS | Bob Manolan Mohd tells chieftains why they must support the government and 'tak sokong, kita buang'.

No ban on Zakir Naik lectures, says Mujahid

No ban on Zakir Naik lectures, says Mujahid

This as long as they follow the stipulated guidelines set and don't break the law.
Make third history by beginning Pahang's capture, Kit Siang tells voters

Make third history by beginning Pahang's capture, Kit Siang tells voters

He says the by-election is a curtain-raiser for the battle for Pahang in the next national polls.
Better branding aim for Cameron produce: Sim

Better branding aim for Cameron produce: Sim

Deputy agriculture minister wants more Camerons farmers under good agriculture practices programme.
Bersih: Haul up Bob Manolan if he threatened Tok Batin

Bersih: Haul up Bob Manolan if he threatened Tok Batin

A strong message must be sent to reject such mindsets, says its chairperson.
Local farmer to contest as independent in Cameron polls

Local farmer to contest as independent in Cameron polls

CAMERON POLLS | It's not about winning to him, but a matter of highlighting issues faced in the highlands.

There's no coercion in democracy - Anwar on no salary 'threat'

There's no coercion in democracy - Anwar on no salary 'threat'

CAMERON POLLS | The PKR president wants senator Bob Manolan Mohd to clarify his statement immediately.

CJ: Nothing wrong in US' DOJ training local judges

CJ: Nothing wrong in US' DOJ training local judges

Richard Malanjum says the department merely shared tips on handling cases they were well versed in. 

Pahang regent chairs a special Royal Council meeting

Pahang regent chairs a special Royal Council meeting

The meeting concludes after three hours and an announcement is expected tomorrow. 

Court issues arrest warrant for Farid Kamil

Court issues arrest warrant for Farid Kamil

The actor fails to show up for his drug trial.

EC chief tells witnesses to lodge report on senator's warning

EC chief tells witnesses to lodge report on senator's warning

Azhar Harun wants witnesses, especially those with video recordings, to come forward.

Police raid at HRDF headquarters - six hours and counting

Police raid at HRDF headquarters - six hours and counting

Bukit Aman CCID team is looking into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation of funds.

He belittled us! Orang Asli chiefs skewer senator over threat

He belittled us! Orang Asli chiefs skewer senator over threat

CAMERON POLLS | 'I have a farm and I can earn a living. I do not need to beg from anyone', says one of them.
Four senior PAIP officers remanded over RM23mil water scandal

Four senior PAIP officers remanded over RM23mil water scandal

Also detained are three contractors who allegedly procured the PAIP projects through direct dealings.
Petrol prices down 1 sen tomorrow, diesel up by 1 sen

Petrol prices down 1 sen tomorrow, diesel up by 1 sen

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM1.92 and RM2.22 per litre, respectively, while diesel will cost RM2.05 per litre.
Water tariffs in Malacca set to increase - CM

Water tariffs in Malacca set to increase - CM

The raise, however, will not burden the public, especially the B40 group, assures Adly Zahari. 

Najib: Why nab Lokman for sedition, but not Ramkarpal?

Najib: Why nab Lokman for sedition, but not Ramkarpal?

The former premier claims Harapan is practising double standards in using the Sedition Act.
Harapan finding ways to solve Orang Asli woes - Waythamoorthy

Harapan finding ways to solve Orang Asli woes - Waythamoorthy

CAMERON POLLS | The problems they face are about the same nationwide, adds the minister.
RM12m for Chinese schools not 'election goodies', says deputy minister

RM12m for Chinese schools not 'election goodies', says deputy minister

UPDATED 5.28PM | The distribution, which was supposed to take place at the end of January, had been brought forward.

Myanmar court rejects appeal by jailed Reuters reporters

Myanmar court rejects appeal by jailed Reuters reporters

There is insufficient evidence to show they are innocent, rules the judge.
Gerakan to sit out Cameron polls

Gerakan to sit out Cameron polls

CAMERON POLLS | The focus now is to strengthen the party, says party sec-gen Mak Kah Keong.

Beng Hock's death: Muhyiddin raps Ramkarpal over 'false claim'

Beng Hock's death: Muhyiddin raps Ramkarpal over 'false claim'

UPDATED 3.58PM | Home minister tells the DAP lawmaker to be more careful with his claims.

No salaries, posts if you don't back Harapan, senator warns Orang Asli chiefs

No salaries, posts if you don't back Harapan, senator warns Orang Asli chiefs

CAMERON POLLS | The warning is issued during a dialogue session in the BN stronghold of Pos Betau.

Don't use racial elements in fight for education rights - Guan Eng

Don't use racial elements in fight for education rights - Guan Eng

‘If you feel that M'sia belongs to all of us, then we should prioritise M'sia instead of our races.’

Laws protecting monarchy from insults 'not the way', says rights group

Laws protecting monarchy from insults 'not the way', says rights group

The Human Rights Watch says such laws would not earn Malaysia's human rights record any respect.
Late Semenyih rep had suffered breathing difficulties, vomited - wife

Late Semenyih rep had suffered breathing difficulties, vomited - wife

Mohd Bakhtiar Mohd Nor had diabetes, high blood pressure, and also kidney ailments, she says. 

Kayveas: I like 'nice man' Ramli, BN made right choice

Kayveas: I like 'nice man' Ramli, BN made right choice

Former deputy minister says the ex-top cop will garner Malay and Orang Asli votes.

Together let's avoid food wastage during Thaipusam

Together let's avoid food wastage during Thaipusam

LETTER | Those distributing free meals as well as devotees should play their parts.

Dr M: Gov't sensitive towards all faiths, all must obey rule of law

Dr M: Gov't sensitive towards all faiths, all must obey rule of law

Despite the differences, Malaysia is more peaceful in terms of racial harmony and religious tolerance, the PM adds.
Sellers of contraband cigarettes to face harsher penalties

Sellers of contraband cigarettes to face harsher penalties

Minimum RM100,000 fine or minimum 6-months jail striking shivers down the spine of retailers.

Consider community service as a form of punishment - CJ

Consider community service as a form of punishment - CJ

UPDATED 3.26PM | Richard Malanjum says this could be meted out for lesser offences.

Bar urges Harapan gov't to fulfil manifesto pledge to repeal oppressive laws

Bar urges Harapan gov't to fulfil manifesto pledge to repeal oppressive laws

UPDATED 2.57PM | Its president George Varughese says existing laws are sufficient to replace Sedition Act, Poca, Pota and others.

Where is your conscience? Penang MCA asks CM about water price hike

Where is your conscience? Penang MCA asks CM about water price hike

The opposition party members hand in a protest letter to CM's office over the issue.

Anwar slams global rise of jingoism, xenophobia

Anwar slams global rise of jingoism, xenophobia

'Extreme identity politics and polemics contribute to the conditions in which the seductive call to violence festers.'

PKR MP recalls own sedition charge, rues Harapan's broken promise

PKR MP recalls own sedition charge, rues Harapan's broken promise

Hassan Abdul Karim, who was charged over his comments on the Selangor MB crisis, says the draconian law must go.
Let's just get it done - stop using the Sedition Act!

Let's just get it done - stop using the Sedition Act!

COMMENT | As long as oppressive laws are in place, they will be used for the wrong reasons.
A rebuttal to anti-palm oil arguments

A rebuttal to anti-palm oil arguments

LETTER | Many weak and selective arguments have been presented but they have ignored relevant studies.
Police nab trio who broke into houses, left faeces

Police nab trio who broke into houses, left faeces

The group used the modus operandi to scare their victims into believing they have fallen victim to black magic, cops say. 

DAP man condemns use of Sedition Act against Lokman Adam

DAP man condemns use of Sedition Act against Lokman Adam

'There are other legal provisions the authorities can use to investigate him,' says Syahredzan Johan.

Report: M'sia-S'pore airspace dispute causing Firefly up to RM20m losses monthly

Report: M'sia-S'pore airspace dispute causing Firefly up to RM20m losses monthly

The CEO of the Malaysia Aviation Group, of which the airline is a subsidiary, says a resolution is needed 'very quickly'.

Penang MTUC wants private employees to be paid Cola as well

Penang MTUC wants private employees to be paid Cola as well

Its secretary K Veeriah notes that the federal gov't in the 1970s called for it to be provided to private sector workers as well.

Saudi woman's flight rallies opposition to male guardianship

Saudi woman's flight rallies opposition to male guardianship

Many activists are calling for an end to the guardianship system.
Yoursay: Back to square one on Sedition Act

Yoursay: Back to square one on Sedition Act

YOURSAY | ‘It’s confirmed now, we are living in the New Old Malaysia.’
Lokman Adam arrested under Sedition Act

Lokman Adam arrested under Sedition Act

UPDATED 11.31AM | NGO Pemantau Malaysia Baru, which he leads, says he was nabbed over his remarks on late firefighter Muhammad Adib. 

Are Harapan leaders still stuck in 'opposition mindset' for criticising ourselves?

Are Harapan leaders still stuck in 'opposition mindset' for criticising ourselves?

MP SPEAKS | If done constructively, open criticism can promote better transparency and robustness in governance.

AG calls on legal practitioners to embark on new journey to promote justice

AG calls on legal practitioners to embark on new journey to promote justice

He laments that the administration of justice has not been immune from the cancer of corruption.
And now, Gerakan too may contest in Cameron Highlands

And now, Gerakan too may contest in Cameron Highlands

CAMERON POLLS | A party source says its deputy division chairperson may be fielded.

Bersatu assemblyperson for Semenyih dies

Bersatu assemblyperson for Semenyih dies

UPDATED 10.43AM | Mohd Bakhtiar Mohd Nor, 56, is belived to have passed away from a heart attack.

Yoursay: Eight-month-old gov’t faces acid test in Cameron

Yoursay: Eight-month-old gov’t faces acid test in Cameron

YOURSAY | ‘Manogaran’s ‘kuih index’ tipped the balance in Ramli’s favour.’
Little Napoleons and civil service dead wood

Little Napoleons and civil service dead wood

COMMENT | We wonder how many of the deserving have been obstructed by them throughout Malaysia.

Guan Eng: Harapan 'shaken' by BN's Cameron candidate choice

Guan Eng: Harapan 'shaken' by BN's Cameron candidate choice

CAMERON POLLS | Which is why Harapan has to be even more thorough with its campaigning, says the DAP leader.

PAS: 'Bold move' by BN to field non-MIC candidate

PAS: 'Bold move' by BN to field non-MIC candidate

CAMERON POLLS | This by-election could be in BN's favour as the candidate does not have the coalition's past baggage, says PAS No 2.

Dr M gets 'frank' with Johor sultan; former top cop to lead BN's Camerons charge

Dr M gets 'frank' with Johor sultan; former top cop to lead BN's Camerons charge

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