Archive - 19 January 2019

Haniff: Video of dancing CJ, AG bad for perception of judicial independence

Haniff: Video of dancing CJ, AG bad for perception of judicial independence

Lawyer says their conduct could give impression that separation of powers had been compromised.

PDC not taken over by Economic Affairs Ministry - Penang CM

PDC not taken over by Economic Affairs Ministry - Penang CM

Chow Kon Yeow clarifies that the ministry will be monitoring PDC's performance.

M'sian court rules in favour of Macau casino in US$4.2m case: lawyer

M'sian court rules in favour of Macau casino in US$4.2m case: lawyer

Wynn Macau lawsuit marks the first time a casino has been allowed to recover dues in M'sia. 

Organiser: Dancing doesn't make CJ, AG, law minister less independent

Organiser: Dancing doesn't make CJ, AG, law minister less independent

Sabah Law Society president laments perceived attempt to politicise 'social and harmonious occasion'. 

M’sia will seek more info on Huawei's infrastructure, says PM

M’sia will seek more info on Huawei's infrastructure, says PM

Mahathir says M'sia will conduct study on the issue, amid growing fears of cyber-espionage in Western countries. 

Dr M to be first M'sian PM to share views with global anti-graft groups

Dr M to be first M'sian PM to share views with global anti-graft groups

He will be speaking in Vienna next week while attending an international anti-corruption conference.

Be consistent on judiciary, AG 'dancing' with executive - Nik Nazmi

Be consistent on judiciary, AG 'dancing' with executive - Nik Nazmi

He points to 2016 incident in which questions were raised over then AG dancing with BN ministers.

Promise delivered: Bangsar South reverts to its former name Kg Kerinchi

Promise delivered: Bangsar South reverts to its former name Kg Kerinchi

The historical place was renamed without local consultation, says Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil.
Raja Bahrin: Remember 'sacrifices' made to boycott 1980 Moscow Olympic

Raja Bahrin: Remember 'sacrifices' made to boycott 1980 Moscow Olympic

The deputy minister draws parallels between the Moscow event and backlash over ban on Israeli swimmers.
Temiar rubbish claims Harapan gov't suing Kelantan to win in Camerons

Temiar rubbish claims Harapan gov't suing Kelantan to win in Camerons

Their spokesperson says the lawsuit has been planned long before the by-election.
Dr M: Our election system proves M'sia a democratic country

Dr M: Our election system proves M'sia a democratic country

Democracy has allowed people to choose their own government, adds the PM.
Gov't didn't spend a penny on my overseas trips, says Anwar

Gov't didn't spend a penny on my overseas trips, says Anwar

All the travels abroad are paid for by his hosts, adds the PKR president.
Umno Youth cries foul over CJ, AG seen dancing in a video

Umno Youth cries foul over CJ, AG seen dancing in a video

Their conduct is an embarrassment to the judiciary, says its chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
DAP Youth lodges report over PAS and Umno's racially charged campaign

DAP Youth lodges report over PAS and Umno's racially charged campaign

The two parties, at a joint ceramah held last night, branded DAP as anti-Malay and anti-Islam.

PAS finally takes Umno cooperation above ground - Mat Sabu

PAS finally takes Umno cooperation above ground - Mat Sabu

But now it's above ground, and the alliance no longer a secret, adds the Amanah chief.
Happy ending for wedding disrupted by Cameron by-election

Happy ending for wedding disrupted by Cameron by-election

The ceremony was brought forward a week, as it was initially meant to take place on polling day.

Report: Suspected racial attack leaves M'sian brain dead in New York

Report: Suspected racial attack leaves M'sian brain dead in New York

The attack also leaves one dead and another critically injured.

Anwar refuses 'media provocation' over Mahathir's comment on sodomy

Anwar refuses 'media provocation' over Mahathir's comment on sodomy

'The priority of Malaysia is not 'Anwar versus Mahathir', which some of you tend to harp on'.

Penang PKR appointments, meeting 'not conducted properly' says former state chief

Penang PKR appointments, meeting 'not conducted properly' says former state chief

The meeting was instead called by Nurul Izzah Anwar.

Let this be a good year for the Orang Asli community

Let this be a good year for the Orang Asli community

MP SPEAKS |  'Harapan will stand a chance in the Cameron Highlands by-election with the Orang Asli community's backing'
Another by-election throws more weddings into disarray

Another by-election throws more weddings into disarray

Around seven couples had planned to have their weddings at the hall which will now be closed for a month.

Petronas, AirAsia warn public against scams using their names

Petronas, AirAsia warn public against scams using their names

Adverts falsely using their branding to promote financial investment schemes, the companies say.

Why now? Hadi asks gov't on timing of Orang Asli lawsuit

Why now? Hadi asks gov't on timing of Orang Asli lawsuit

The PAS president questions if the gov't is using suit against Kelantan as part of Cameron polls campaign.
Mujahid: Give youths safe place to 'lepak' to keep them from social ills

Mujahid: Give youths safe place to 'lepak' to keep them from social ills

Minister says ways should be studied to provide such places for them to gather.

Guan Eng: Najib confused over UIAM and UIM

Guan Eng: Najib confused over UIAM and UIM

'It is regretful that he does not know the difference despite having been in the gov't for more than 20 years'.
PM: No diplomatic ties, so Israel should not come to M'sia

PM: No diplomatic ties, so Israel should not come to M'sia

Malaysia has the right to keep its border closed to certain people, contends Mahathir.
Ex-Chicago police officer sentenced to nearly 7 years in black teen’s death

Ex-Chicago police officer sentenced to nearly 7 years in black teen’s death

The incident in 2014 is a landmark case that highlighted racial tensions in the US.

Day 8: Harapan raises RM10k at Cameron fundraising dinner

Day 8: Harapan raises RM10k at Cameron fundraising dinner

CAMERON POLLS DAY 8 | DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng and vice-president M Kulasegaran are among the event speakers.

Trump, North Korea's Kim to hold second summit in late February

Trump, North Korea's Kim to hold second summit in late February

The venue is yet to be decided with speculations that it could be Bangkok or Singapore.

US asked Ecuadorean officials about alleged Assange-Manafort meeting

US asked Ecuadorean officials about alleged Assange-Manafort meeting

Assange allegedly met President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort three times.
Do non-Malay politicians really want 'difficult' conversations?

Do non-Malay politicians really want 'difficult' conversations?

COMMENT | They like to talk big about religious freedoms but do nothing about it.
A response to Israel's condemnation of Malaysia

A response to Israel's condemnation of Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | Their attempt to play the 'victim card' is pathetic and despicable.
Foreign Ministry: M’sia committed to resolve issues with S’pore, despite ‘recent incidents’

Foreign Ministry: M’sia committed to resolve issues with S’pore, despite ‘recent incidents’

Wisma Putra also notes receiving a letter with ‘positive undertones’ from the republic’s foreign minister.
To me, Tok Guru Nik Aziz is a saint

To me, Tok Guru Nik Aziz is a saint

COMMENT | One will never forget great men and their humility and even a chance meeting will leave a lasting impression.
Farmers still bearing the scars of BN's 'Operation Tusk'

Farmers still bearing the scars of BN's 'Operation Tusk'

CAMERON POLLS | The image of the military destroying farms still haunts Cameron farmers.
Amnesty, Orang Asli group laud Putrajaya's suit against Kelantan

Amnesty, Orang Asli group laud Putrajaya's suit against Kelantan

They say it's an important step towards recognising the rights of the indigenous people.
Najib paid Goldman top dollar to hide ‘systemic failure’, claims Kit Siang

Najib paid Goldman top dollar to hide ‘systemic failure’, claims Kit Siang

Wasn’t it Najib who approved the ‘exorbitant fee’ for Goldman Sachs? 
Duty to God to vote out ‘anti-Islam’ DAP, PAS supporters told

Duty to God to vote out ‘anti-Islam’ DAP, PAS supporters told

CAMERON POLLS | One of the speakers says it’s God’s will that Umno and PAS unite.
Umno veteran questions why MCA missing from campaign

Umno veteran questions why MCA missing from campaign

CAMERON POLLS | But perhaps they will show up at the last minute, he says.

After Shafee's bid for postponement, Bar cautions lawyers on ‘frivolous applications’

After Shafee's bid for postponement, Bar cautions lawyers on ‘frivolous applications’

Najib's corruption trial in relation to SRC International, due to kick off next month, could be delayed.
Najib says 1MDB is not one man's fault; Putrajaya to sue Kelantan gov't

Najib says 1MDB is not one man's fault; Putrajaya to sue Kelantan gov't

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

Yoursay: Goldman CEO’s apology too little, too late

Yoursay: Goldman CEO’s apology too little, too late

YOURSAY | ‘You can't convince us Goldman was not fully aware of the facts at the highest levels.’