Archive - 18 January 2019

Wan Rosdy: Pahang can afford to pay bonus, hire new staff

Wan Rosdy: Pahang can afford to pay bonus, hire new staff

CAMERON POLLS | This in response to the finance minister who says the state was facing a high debt.
Najib: Felda settlers saw ‘golden age’ under BN

Najib: Felda settlers saw ‘golden age’ under BN

CAMERON POLLS | He said during his time PM, they got high bonuses, duit raya and other assistance.
Giving thanks to medical teams who see beyond race and creed

Giving thanks to medical teams who see beyond race and creed

COMMENT | 'I want them to know they are precious to us - even when no one knows their names.'

Televised debate between candidates next Wednesday

Televised debate between candidates next Wednesday

CAMERON POLLS | Bersih hopes that this will bring about a new political culture and mould better candidates.
For Felda's old soldiers, BN is comfort in familiarity

For Felda's old soldiers, BN is comfort in familiarity

CAMERON POLLS | From camaraderie to money, Felda settlers explain why they prefer BN to Harapan.
Adib inquest could make murder conviction difficult: lawyer

Adib inquest could make murder conviction difficult: lawyer

A criminal lawyer opines that the inquest may mean that are no definite conclusions on the firefighter's cause of death.
Establish diplomatic ties with Israel now

Establish diplomatic ties with Israel now

LETTER | Most civilised countries, including our neighbours Singapore, have all established diplomatic relationships.
Najib tells supporters how he went from PM to 'king... of trolls'

Najib tells supporters how he went from PM to 'king... of trolls'

UPDATED 7.20PM | CAMERON POLLS | 'What is the reason for this? It is because I fight them everyday with facts, not with lies'.
No referendum on death penalty abolition, says Liew

No referendum on death penalty abolition, says Liew

Decision to abolish death penalty is still being reviewed and gov't is awaiting feedback, minister adds. 

EC’s 2018 redelineation report unconstitutional?

EC’s 2018 redelineation report unconstitutional?

LETTER | It is my humble suggestion that the Harapan government set up a review committee to deliberate two matters.
Malaysians must shed racial stereotypes

Malaysians must shed racial stereotypes

LETTER | Malaysians come in many different colours and idiosyncrasies that don’t correspond to racial stereotypes.
Ciggies, shisha, vaping all haram but who cares?

Ciggies, shisha, vaping all haram but who cares?

COMMENT | How come no earthquakes, tsunamis or other natural disasters have ever been blamed on smokers?
Maszlee awaiting report on 'sorrowful' teachers

Maszlee awaiting report on 'sorrowful' teachers

The minister says he is yet to receive a report on educators who are affected by being placed far from their families. 

Najib: 1MDB not one man's fault, it's a systemic failure

Najib: 1MDB not one man's fault, it's a systemic failure

Ex-PM responds to Lim Guan Eng, who asked when he would apologise for the scandal.

Putrajaya sues Kelantan gov't for violating Orang Asli land rights

Putrajaya sues Kelantan gov't for violating Orang Asli land rights

UPDATED 6.10PM | AG notes this is the first time since Merdeka that fed gov't is instituting legal proceedings on Orang Asli's behalf. 

Deregistration of MyPPP deserves an objective rethink

Deregistration of MyPPP deserves an objective rethink

LETTER | What was the serious controversy that MyPPP was embroiled in that deemed the deregistration as crucial for ROS?

Mahathir must help the Indian community begin a new era

Mahathir must help the Indian community begin a new era


COMMENT | Blueprint to help Indian community needs the PM's intervention

Gerakan slams gov't proposal to set curfew for teens

Gerakan slams gov't proposal to set curfew for teens

Party veep Baljit Singh says it is a ‘moral policing’ act against teenagers, calls for gov’t to get its priorities right.
Residents want new gov't to act against YTL cement plant

Residents want new gov't to act against YTL cement plant

The residents in Sentul claim that the plant poses a threat to them and their children.

Petrol prices up 6 sen, diesel 12 sen

Petrol prices up 6 sen, diesel 12 sen

The price changes will take effect at midnight tonight.

We cannot have a referendum to undermine a human right

We cannot have a referendum to undermine a human right

COMMENT |  If we had a referendum on the death penalty, can the penalty be allowed to proceed, on the minority vote of the electorate?

Chief Justice to file affidavit-in-reply to suit by Karpal's daughter

Chief Justice to file affidavit-in-reply to suit by Karpal's daughter

'That's the order (from the High Court),' says Malanjum.
Harapan should reconsider BN-era palm oil policy

Harapan should reconsider BN-era palm oil policy

LETTER | Where are we heading now, given the global backlash on mono-cropping of palm oil?

Azhar: EC not affected by vacancy of commissioners

Azhar: EC not affected by vacancy of commissioners

Its chairperson cites the Federal Constitution, after questions were raised about the commission's validity.
When will Najib apologise for 1MDB, asks 'distressed' Guan Eng

When will Najib apologise for 1MDB, asks 'distressed' Guan Eng

Former PM yesterday told Goldman to take responsibility for failing to protect 1MDB's interests.

Samurai bond: M’sia picks Mizuho, HSBC, Daiwa as lead arrangers

Samurai bond: M’sia picks Mizuho, HSBC, Daiwa as lead arrangers

Japan Bank of International Cooperation will be guaranteeing the bond.
Sorry no cure, we want compensation - minister to Goldman Sachs

Sorry no cure, we want compensation - minister to Goldman Sachs

Lim says the bank should understand the agony suffered by the Malaysian people due to the 1MDB scandal.

Study on local battery production to be completed this year

Study on local battery production to be completed this year

Success could give hybrid and electric car production in Malaysia a boost, says Automotive Robotics Institute.

Malaysia-Japan ties to soar to a new level

Malaysia-Japan ties to soar to a new level

This will be achieved through the look East Policy 2.0, says Malaysia’s envoy to Japan Kennedy Jawan.
Temple committee unfazed by threat over bull-drawn chariot

Temple committee unfazed by threat over bull-drawn chariot

Nattukottai Chettiar Temple trustee says PHEB doesn't have right to seize temple, denies claims of animal abuse. 
Gobind denies using broadband to broaden Harapan's chances

Gobind denies using broadband to broaden Harapan's chances

CAMERON POLLS | He says it is part of his ministry's ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and infrastructure nationwide.

School textbook purchase: Printers hit out at MOF over direct negotiation

School textbook purchase: Printers hit out at MOF over direct negotiation

They query why the ministry didn't call for open tender in giving approval for the acquisition of the textbooks.
'Even healthy reps can die' – EC chief rules out compulsory medical test

'Even healthy reps can die' – EC chief rules out compulsory medical test

UPDATED 3.04PM | 'I don't think such a measure is necessary because we cannot predict when death will come'.

Guan Eng: 'Vote Harapan for development' remark taken out of context

Guan Eng: 'Vote Harapan for development' remark taken out of context

UPDATED 12.57PM | Finance minister also notes how Pahang has the highest debt in the nation at RM3.1 billion.

Umno’s rhetoric on race and religion will push Malays backwards - Mujahid

Umno’s rhetoric on race and religion will push Malays backwards - Mujahid

CAMERON POLLS | Minister tells Felda settlers that Umno-BN's racial fearmongering will stall progress. 

Felda: Guan Eng's remark on late payment to settlers inaccurate

Felda: Guan Eng's remark on late payment to settlers inaccurate

The authority clarifies that the RM77million is not meant for payment of salaries.

Judicial officers get their own code of ethics

Judicial officers get their own code of ethics

Those covered include Sessions Court judges, Magistrates, and Registrars.

Police still tracking down Indira's ex-husband, says Bukit Aman CID chief

Police still tracking down Indira's ex-husband, says Bukit Aman CID chief

He stresses that efforts to locate Muhammad Riduan Abdullah are still continuing. 

Disappointing response by Rapid KL during MRT breakdown

Disappointing response by Rapid KL during MRT breakdown

LETTER | The operator needs to improve on its crisis management.

Has DAP created history?

Has DAP created history?

COMMENT | Will other Malaysians be susceptible to court cases if they insist that Harapan leaders keep their promises?

Wisma Putra: We advised Johor MB against nearing S'pore border

Wisma Putra: We advised Johor MB against nearing S'pore border

The Foreign Ministry says it is worried that such a visit will be counter-productive.
Using false documents to obtain tender: Contractor remanded

Using false documents to obtain tender: Contractor remanded

The tenders, worth RM2.2mil, are allegedly for the supply of cooked food to a school hostel.
Semenyih by-election on March 2

Semenyih by-election on March 2

UPDATED 11.42AM | The nomination will be held on Feb 16, says EC chairperson Azhar Harun.

Shah Alam Coroner Court to hear inquest into Adib's death

Shah Alam Coroner Court to hear inquest into Adib's death

UPDATED 12.05PM | 30 witnesses will be called for the hearing to be conducted between Feb 11 and April 11.
Annuar Musa questions whether EC is in line with the constitution

Annuar Musa questions whether EC is in line with the constitution

UPDATED 12.30PM | CAMERON POLLS | There is only the chairperson left, after the resignation of its five other commissioners, the Umno sec-gen notes. 

Muhyiddin denies RM3.5b project awarded to firm linked to senior officer

Muhyiddin denies RM3.5b project awarded to firm linked to senior officer

UPDATED 12.36PM | Home minister denies a Malaysiakini report that the SKIN project was given to a firm linked to the officer.

Day 7: Pahang MB claims no knowledge of Harapan's hall-rental issue

Day 7: Pahang MB claims no knowledge of Harapan's hall-rental issue

CAMERON POLLS DAY 7 | Earlier, DAP's Tanah Rata rep alleged that the state gov't played a part in cancelling Harapan's booking of the hall.

At Bolsonaro son's request, Brazil top court suspends probe of his ex-driver

At Bolsonaro son's request, Brazil top court suspends probe of his ex-driver

Flavio Bolsonaro’s lawyers argued that, as a senator-elect, he now enjoys certain legal protections.
'Stop using bulls to pull your chariot or we'll seize your temple'

'Stop using bulls to pull your chariot or we'll seize your temple'

P Ramasamy says the temple committee should instead use push back tugs to draw their silver chariot. 

BN the cause of your economic woes - Anwar tells Felda folk

BN the cause of your economic woes - Anwar tells Felda folk

CAMERON POLLS | Times are hard because the BN leaders had stolen 'tens of billions' of ringgit from the rakyat, he says.

Indonesian presidential hopefuls spar over graft ahead of voting

Indonesian presidential hopefuls spar over graft ahead of voting

Widodo has a healthy double-digit lead over Prabowo but a quarter of voters are still undecided.

Is Anwar Ibrahim really our great white hope?

Is Anwar Ibrahim really our great white hope?

COMMENT | He seems to have one face for speaking in Malaysia - and another for speaking when he is abroad...

Yeo: 100 illegal plastic waste recycling plants to be closed down

Yeo: 100 illegal plastic waste recycling plants to be closed down

The minister says the Department of Environment has set up state-level task forces that would plan and implement the operations. 

Israel wants change in venue after its swimmers banned from M’sia

Israel wants change in venue after its swimmers banned from M’sia

‘This is shameful and totally opposes the Olympic spirit,’ it says.
Firefly optimistic its meet with Changi Airport rep will bear fruit

Firefly optimistic its meet with Changi Airport rep will bear fruit

Its CEO Philip See is confident the airline will be given landing rights in Singapore.

UK in deadlock over Brexit 'Plan B' as May and Corbyn tussle

UK in deadlock over Brexit 'Plan B' as May and Corbyn tussle

Both leaders dig in their heels for competing visions.

CCM again raided by MACC over RM500m projects

CCM again raided by MACC over RM500m projects

Seven boxes of documents were taken away, making it a total of 77 boxes of documents and files seized since Jan 9.

Yoursay: Ramli may jump ship? Psy-war in the highlands

Yoursay: Ramli may jump ship? Psy-war in the highlands

YOURSAY | ‘Why didn't Harapan woo Ramli before nominating their candidate...?’
Yoursay: Political will and courage needed to turn tide of bigotry

Yoursay: Political will and courage needed to turn tide of bigotry

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan must do more to open rakyat’s minds so we don't live in ‘fear’ of fellow citizens.’
Guan Eng: Felda settlers to get answers on late payments

Guan Eng: Felda settlers to get answers on late payments

The RM77 million allocation was approved on Dec 20 last year and Azmin Ali will explain the delay, he adds.

Tajuddin: Umno can win GE15 by working with PAS, NGOs

Tajuddin: Umno can win GE15 by working with PAS, NGOs

He foresees party hopping in their favour, should Umno and PAS win 100 parliamentary seats.

Goldman CEO apologises to M'sians; Harapan stands a chance to take Cameron, says BN source

Goldman CEO apologises to M'sians; Harapan stands a chance to take Cameron, says BN source

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