Archive - 12 January 2019

Some UTCs to stay open for longer

Some UTCs to stay open for longer

New operational hours based upon requests from the public for certain UTCs to stay open longer, says Finance Ministry.

Legality of cryptocurrency still under consideration - Khalid

Legality of cryptocurrency still under consideration - Khalid

Minister says gov't has yet to make final decision on the matter. 

Ministry sec-gen grilled for six hours at MACC HQ today

Ministry sec-gen grilled for six hours at MACC HQ today

According to MACC sources, he was questioned regarding an RM99.7m gov't contract awarded to a local firm.

'Lighted cross' issue: Penang gov't awaiting explanation from developer

'Lighted cross' issue: Penang gov't awaiting explanation from developer

Chief minister says gov't is still waiting for report over 'cross-like' lighting at apartment building. 

After PKR senator's remarks, Bersih says village chiefs must be elected

After PKR senator's remarks, Bersih says village chiefs must be elected

CAMERON POLLS | Electoral watchdog says Bob Manolan's comments underline perils of appointed village chiefs. 
All aboard

All aboard

Over a dozen Orang Asli are crammed into the back of a pickup truck in Kampung Pos Mensun.
Perlis foundation ex-director remanded over RM1.8m land purchase

Perlis foundation ex-director remanded over RM1.8m land purchase

Remand order is issued at Kangar hospital as the man is suffering heart problems. 

At supporters' meet, Najib continues to mock Harapan's 'unfulfilled' promises

At supporters' meet, Najib continues to mock Harapan's 'unfulfilled' promises

Ex-PM claims to have been approached by many people who say they feel cheated by new gov't. 

BN has never threatened voters, Najib tells supporters

BN has never threatened voters, Najib tells supporters

Ex-PM contrasts his former gov't with yesterday's alleged incident in Cameron Highlands involving PKR senator. 

Gobind: Harapan victory in Camerons a stepping stone towards capturing Pahang

Gobind: Harapan victory in Camerons a stepping stone towards capturing Pahang

CAMERON POLLS | Better services can be delivered to locals now that Harapan is federal gov't, says minister.

Police assure safety, smooth voting for Cameron polls

Police assure safety, smooth voting for Cameron polls

CAMERON POLLS | Enough personnel assigned to ensure voters' security and safety, says Pahang police chief. 

Kit Siang: DAP reps 'confirmed' senator made no threats to tok batin

Kit Siang: DAP reps 'confirmed' senator made no threats to tok batin

CAMERON POLLS | However, he says if Bob Manolan did make the threats, it is an election offence.
Kayveas' rival warns Harapan not to fall into 'trap'

Kayveas' rival warns Harapan not to fall into 'trap'

CAMERON POLLS | MyPPP leader Maglin D'Cruz cautions Harapan after Kayveas pledges to support coalition in by-election. 

Zuraida defends 'misinterpreted' senator, says no action necessary

Zuraida defends 'misinterpreted' senator, says no action necessary

CAMERON POLLS | The PKR vice-president believes his words are misinterpreted by the media.

Ex-CJ apologises to PM over hasty swearing-in claims

Ex-CJ apologises to PM over hasty swearing-in claims

Abdul Hamid says he made a mistake in claiming that Dr M went to the palace uninvited on the night of May 9.

Ramli: Harapan threatened my people, what is there to debate?

Ramli: Harapan threatened my people, what is there to debate?

UPDATED 9.36PM | BN candidate explains why he declined Bersih’s offer to join live candidate debate.

Philippine president renews attack on Catholic church

Philippine president renews attack on Catholic church

But Duterte doesn't give any particular reason for denouncing the bishops.
Kayveas dropped out due to MyPPP dispute, claims Nazri

Kayveas dropped out due to MyPPP dispute, claims Nazri

CAMERON POLLS | BN sec-gen also says he isn't surprised by Kayveas' move to back Harapan.

Gerakan man in hot water after proposing BN candidate

Gerakan man in hot water after proposing BN candidate

UPDATED 5.55PM | CAMERON POLLS | But he defends his move, saying the party must acknowledge BN as the state government.
Cameron Highlands by-election may see first live TV debate

Cameron Highlands by-election may see first live TV debate

CAMERON POLLS | According to Bersih, three of the four candidates have agreed to the proposed Jan 23 debate.

Slight edge to BN, but race still in the balance

Slight edge to BN, but race still in the balance

CAMERON POLLS | However, Harapan can highlight its pro-Malay and pro-Orang Asli policies, says analyst.

Najib's gov't was the worst abuser of Sedition Act in history

Najib's gov't was the worst abuser of Sedition Act in history

LETTER | His administration charged more people than all previous PMs put together.

Tengku Abdullah to be proclaimed Pahang sultan on Jan 15

Tengku Abdullah to be proclaimed Pahang sultan on Jan 15

This was confirmed by the Pahang royal household at Istana Abu Bakar in Pekan.

Truth cannot be a casualty of this by-election

Truth cannot be a casualty of this by-election

COMMENT | The alleged 'warning' made by the PKR senator to tok batin reeks of the politics of old.

Day 1: BN candidate proposer has undermined Gerakan's interests - Lau

Day 1: BN candidate proposer has undermined Gerakan's interests - Lau

CAMERONS POLLS DAY 1 | Harapan takes to the coffee shops while BN starts at its candidate's home village.

Kit Siang touts special quota for Felda settlers to address 'neglect'

Kit Siang touts special quota for Felda settlers to address 'neglect'

In just nine months, he says Harapan has started to work to fix these problems.

Man apologises to deputy minister over smoking ban tirade

Man apologises to deputy minister over smoking ban tirade

Smoker was seen in a viral video lighting up and hurling insults at Dr Lee Boon Chye.

Johor MB denies entering Singapore waters

Johor MB denies entering Singapore waters

Osman Sapian points out that the area he visited is not in the republic's waters.

Ex-agency chief, CEO under probe for RM99m contract released

Ex-agency chief, CEO under probe for RM99m contract released

Both were remanded for four days to aid probe into abuse of power.

Despite calling for BN dissolution, MCA goes all out to back Ramli

Despite calling for BN dissolution, MCA goes all out to back Ramli

CAMERON POLLS | The MCA leaders say the show of support is done in BN’s collaborative spirit.

Guan Eng: No intimidation, tok batins' salaries will keep flowing

Guan Eng: No intimidation, tok batins' salaries will keep flowing

CAMERON POLLS | He says the claim that non-Harapan supporters will not be paid does not reflect gov't's position.

S'pore accuses Johor MB of sailing into disputed waters

S'pore accuses Johor MB of sailing into disputed waters

It says Osman Sapian's alleged intrusion makes the JMCIM meeting 'untenable'.

Ramkarpal denies making 'false claim' on Beng Hock's death probe

Ramkarpal denies making 'false claim' on Beng Hock's death probe

Muhyiddin's silence amounts to acceptance that he had yet to instruct police to reopen probe, he says.

Backing Harapan, Kayveas says he's a Mahathir and Anwar supporter

Backing Harapan, Kayveas says he's a Mahathir and Anwar supporter

CAMERON POLLS | The disputed MyPPP chief adds there is no room for misinterpretation.

Royal call for expansion of mosque role, activities

Royal call for expansion of mosque role, activities

Sultan Nazrin Shah says these activities can be carried out in new premises outside the house of worship.

Saudi teen who fled family leaves Thailand for asylum in Canada

Saudi teen who fled family leaves Thailand for asylum in Canada

The decision is likely to exacerbate Canada’s already poor relations with Saudi Arabia.
Canada's Trudeau chastises China over detention of two citizens

Canada's Trudeau chastises China over detention of two citizens

Beijing says request for release reflects 'Western egotism and white supremacy.'

US-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal

US-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal

'We will not discuss specific timelines, locations or troop movements,' says army spokesperson.

Patronage is king in new Malaysia?

Patronage is king in new Malaysia?

COMMENT | Harapan’s consistent message is that selectively targeted patronage will continue.

Cameron Highlands - Harapan's first major test since GE14

Cameron Highlands - Harapan's first major test since GE14

MP SPEAKS | The ruling coalition may be able to eke out a win if it can achieve several targets. 

Malaysia entering dangerous waters

Malaysia entering dangerous waters

COMMENT | There is fear that the country cannot change both structurally and systematically. 

Uyghurs’ heartfelt message to the Malaysian people

Uyghurs’ heartfelt message to the Malaysian people

COMMENT | The gov’t did the right thing in releasing 11 Uyghur refugees to Turkey.
Harapan’s dangerous bait and switch

Harapan’s dangerous bait and switch

COMMENT | It appears that the new government wants to add new laws to protect the sanctity of the monarchy.

Felda settlers in Cameron pine for good old BN days

Felda settlers in Cameron pine for good old BN days

CAMERON POLLS | The current low price for palm oil is not helping the Harapan gov’t.

Umno Youth files police report against senator over 'threat'

Umno Youth files police report against senator over 'threat'

Senator Bob Manolan warned village chiefs that those who did not back gov’t would be removed.
Orang Asli heads slighted by senator; outcry over sedition swoop

Orang Asli heads slighted by senator; outcry over sedition swoop

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Four-cornered battle in Cameron Highlands by-election

Four-cornered battle in Cameron Highlands by-election

CAMERON POLLS | The by-election campaign kicks off after the close of nomination.

Yoursay: Politics 101 for Harapan – there's a difference between party and gov’t

Yoursay: Politics 101 for Harapan – there's a difference between party and gov’t

YOURSAY | ‘Money from the federal government is people's money, not Pakatan Harapan's.’