Archive - 16 January 2019

Mat Sabu: Welfare of military vets not neglected under Harapan

Mat Sabu: Welfare of military vets not neglected under Harapan

Minister states that the group is better taken care of now, especially with the Armed Forces Veterans Council.

Gov't taking 'inclusive' approach to school allocations - Guan Eng

Gov't taking 'inclusive' approach to school allocations - Guan Eng

Certain quarters, he claims, are stoking up racial sentiments with allocations to New Era University College.

Guan Eng: Vote Harapan for development in Cameron Highlands

Guan Eng: Vote Harapan for development in Cameron Highlands

CAMERON POLLS | If it fails to deliver, voters can throw it out in GE15, says the DAP sec-gen.

No change in UK-M'sia relations despite Brexit chaos, says envoy

No change in UK-M'sia relations despite Brexit chaos, says envoy

British high commissioner Vicki Treadell says the relationship between both countries will endure.

PM sends letter to France's Macron on palm oil ban

PM sends letter to France's Macron on palm oil ban

The letter was handed over to the French ambassador by Wisma Putra yesterday.

Kenyan forces kill hotel assailants who took 14 lives

Kenyan forces kill hotel assailants who took 14 lives

The Nairobi hotel attack claimed by a Somali Al Qaeda affiliate called Al Shabaab.

Cops grill Kadir Jasin again over blog post on royalty

Cops grill Kadir Jasin again over blog post on royalty

Veteran newsman says he does not mind being probed as there are things that both sides can learn.

Musa Aman: I’ve been presumed guilty before proven otherwise

Musa Aman: I’ve been presumed guilty before proven otherwise

The former Sabah CM says he is disappointed but he respects the court’s decision.
'Unsafe firesuit': MACC zooms in on supplier's ownership

'Unsafe firesuit': MACC zooms in on supplier's ownership

The commission is checking if the two women listed as directors and shareholders are proxies.

Hisham: They say I'm quitting Umno, but I'm here campaigning

Hisham: They say I'm quitting Umno, but I'm here campaigning

CAMERON POLLS | Former veep says all the speculation about his future in the party has been proven wrong.

MACC seeks UK firm's help to check if fireproof suits fake

MACC seeks UK firm's help to check if fireproof suits fake

The commission wants the UK firm to conduct forensic analysis of the suits.

Tabung Haji lodges police report over illegal dividends

Tabung Haji lodges police report over illegal dividends

Statements and representations were made which led to incorrect figures being reflected in its financial statements, it said.

E-hailing - taxi operator looks to Anwar after failing to convince Mahathir

E-hailing - taxi operator looks to Anwar after failing to convince Mahathir

He hopes Anwar will be PM as soon as possible to help alleviate the plight of taxi drivers.

Nine lawyers struck off rolls by disciplinary board

Nine lawyers struck off rolls by disciplinary board

Seven others were reprimanded while 34 others were fined.
Petrol allowance issue in Cameron polls shows Harapan's hypocrisy

Petrol allowance issue in Cameron polls shows Harapan's hypocrisy

COMMENT | The by-election was called because BN had allegedly committed vote-buying and bribery in GE14. Now, who's buying votes?

Perak exco sues farmer, The Star, MCA chief for defamation

Perak exco sues farmer, The Star, MCA chief for defamation

This is in relation to two articles concerning farmers’ lands being bulldozed by a sand mining firm.

Gerakan blames Harapan for likely lower EPF dividend payout

Gerakan blames Harapan for likely lower EPF dividend payout

Dominic Lau says its 'flip-flop' policies have led to a downturn in the stock market.

Najib urges gov't to allocate PPR housing units for cabbies

Najib urges gov't to allocate PPR housing units for cabbies

Ex-premier says taxi drivers have unstable income, which makes home ownership difficult.

'Lit cross' - PAS accuses developer of 'Christianisation' agenda

'Lit cross' - PAS accuses developer of 'Christianisation' agenda

Nasrudin says one of the company's founders is involved in the US-based Nehemiah Project.

Adequate laws for EC, authorities to pursue election crimes: TI-M

Adequate laws for EC, authorities to pursue election crimes: TI-M

CAMERON POLLS | It says the authorities must come down hard on corrupt vote-inducing practices if evidence exists.
Three ministers ordered us to review water prices - Penang water company

Three ministers ordered us to review water prices - Penang water company

Jaseni Maidinsa says PBAPP was asked to review tariffs as state had highest water consumption rates. 

Hadi and company to bolster BN's defence in 'Battle Cameron'

Hadi and company to bolster BN's defence in 'Battle Cameron'

CAMERON POLLS | Umno's Annuar Musa says between 15 and 20 PAS leaders will hit the campaign trail.

Two Felda officers in remand over false claims

Two Felda officers in remand over false claims

MACC says the claims were for work worth RM137,900.

'One of its kind' women's committees set up in Penang

'One of its kind' women's committees set up in Penang

The thrust of these committees is to focus on the development of women and family, says the state CM.
Manogaran: MACC's 'petrol money' probe won't affect campaign

Manogaran: MACC's 'petrol money' probe won't affect campaign

CAMERON POLLS | The Harapan candidate says the issue has been explained to the people.

Quit as minister if cops can't trace Indira's daughter, MIC tells Kula

Quit as minister if cops can't trace Indira's daughter, MIC tells Kula

S Rajah says as Indira's lawyer, the minister must raise the issue in cabinet and pressure the home minister.
Guide to Azeez's RM144m corruption, money laundering charges

Guide to Azeez's RM144m corruption, money laundering charges

KINIGUIDE | Details of the charges against the Baling MP are provided here.
Tanah Merah rep denies speculation six MPs may return to Umno

Tanah Merah rep denies speculation six MPs may return to Umno

'For now, I am an independent MP and have not decided on which party to join,' says Ikmal Hisham.

Time to have ‘difficult conversations’ about our divided nation

Time to have ‘difficult conversations’ about our divided nation

ADUN SPEAKS | Reactions to the 'cross' issue show deep racial and religious divide between Malays and non-Malays.

MACC quizzes woman who gave 'petrol money'

MACC quizzes woman who gave 'petrol money'

CAMERON POLLS | Graftbusters questioned the person last night, for about three hours.

Amid slowing tourism growth, DAP MP tells gov't to heed visa-free call

Amid slowing tourism growth, DAP MP tells gov't to heed visa-free call

Lim Lip Eng says visa-free travel for Chinese and Indian nationals will help M'sia tourism remain competitive.

Baiting Dr M will never work

Baiting Dr M will never work

COMMENT | When things have been a complete mess since 2004 it is neither fair nor accurate to blame just one prime minister.
Provide timeline for implementation of sex education

Provide timeline for implementation of sex education

LETTER | Previous gov't had no effective rollout plan, making the move essentially negligible.

Johor Youth Council urges MB to clear the air over S'pore dispute

Johor Youth Council urges MB to clear the air over S'pore dispute

Council chief Onn Mahathir says maritime and air space disputes could trigger tensions between Putrajaya and Johor gov't. 

Maria Chin and police initiate settlement negotiations over her lawsuit

Maria Chin and police initiate settlement negotiations over her lawsuit

The former Bersih chair had filed the suit over her detention under Sosma in 2016.

Azeez slapped with 12 graft charges totalling RM144m

Azeez slapped with 12 graft charges totalling RM144m

UPDATED 12.15PM | His brother Abdul Latif also claims trial to two charges of abetting the securing of RM4m in kickbacks for highway projects. 

Court orders Musa Aman to return his passport

Court orders Musa Aman to return his passport

UPDATED 11.45AM | Judge says there was no suggestion that Musa could only seek medical treatment in S'pore or UK.

Day 5: Hisham lights up Ponggal celebration in Ringlet

Day 5: Hisham lights up Ponggal celebration in Ringlet

CAMERON POLLS DAY 5 | Follow our live blog as the Malaysiakini team brings you the news as it takes place.

UM make great strides in Times' rankings

UM make great strides in Times' rankings

Universiti Malaya climbs nine rungs and now ranks 18th on Times Higher Education's emerging economies ranking.

'Harapan gov't needs to better communicate its anti-graft efforts'

'Harapan gov't needs to better communicate its anti-graft efforts'

INTERVIEW | The people must be informed of the government’s efforts to address corruption, says Abu Kassim.

No bailouts for third national car project, says minister

No bailouts for third national car project, says minister

Entrepreneur Development Minister Redzuan Yusof says M'sia is now finalising the shape and form of the prototype car.

Are you disappointed in Harapan?

Are you disappointed in Harapan?

COMMENT | It need not worry about letting its supporters down because they temper their expectations.
Revised policy to cover entire automotive ecosystem, says minister

Revised policy to cover entire automotive ecosystem, says minister

The revised national automotive policy (NAP) is expected to be unveiled later this year.
Abu Kassim: IPCMC will be acid test for future oversight bodies

Abu Kassim: IPCMC will be acid test for future oversight bodies

INTERVIEW | GIACC director says Putrajaya first wants to gauge its effectiveness.

Yoursay: Throw ‘win by hook or by crook’ Rashid out of new M’sia bus

Yoursay: Throw ‘win by hook or by crook’ Rashid out of new M’sia bus

YOURSAY | ‘There is no place for people like him in Harapan who advocates abuse of power and corruption.’
Yoursay: Harapan needs to rethink strategy for Felda settlers

Yoursay: Harapan needs to rethink strategy for Felda settlers

YOURSAY | ‘So long as people can’t afford basic needs, they will reminisce about Najib’s era.’

PKR rep slams pro-Beijing daily for its 'imaginative' reporting

PKR rep slams pro-Beijing daily for its 'imaginative' reporting

Lee Khai Loon is baffled by linkage of his HK visit to a pro-independence movement.

Johor PKR chief slams Putrajaya for failing to speak up for Osman

Johor PKR chief slams Putrajaya for failing to speak up for Osman

Hassan criticises federal gov't for failing to defend Johor MB from Singapore's condemnation of the alleged trespass.

May's EU divorce deal crushed by 230 votes in Parliament

May's EU divorce deal crushed by 230 votes in Parliament

After British lawmakers voted 432-202 against her deal, May faces a no-confidence vote.
'Victim-shaming' textbook to be fixed, says ministry

'Victim-shaming' textbook to be fixed, says ministry

Corrigenda will be issued in the form of a QR code and sticker.

Probe into flammable 'fireproof' suit; Najib to campaign in Cameron

Probe into flammable 'fireproof' suit; Najib to campaign in Cameron

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