Archive - 20 January 2019

Thaipusam, another racial solidarity event - Mahathir

Thaipusam, another racial solidarity event - Mahathir

PM hopes the event would be celebrated with great happiness by all Malaysians.
K'tan ready to face Putrajaya in court over Orang Asli issue

K'tan ready to face Putrajaya in court over Orang Asli issue

MB Ahmad Yakob says he is waiting for the official documents relating to the suit from AGC. 
T'ganu rep arrested for allegedly making RM500k in false claims

T'ganu rep arrested for allegedly making RM500k in false claims

The 54-year-old 'Datuk' is detained after initially summoned to the MACC office for questioning.

Mat Sabu's lawyer to send letter of demand to Khairy

Mat Sabu's lawyer to send letter of demand to Khairy

Press secretary says the minister had already explained the claim on the use of gov't assets.
2019-01-20

2019-01-20

Move to abolish Sedition Act is seditious, lawyer claims

Move to abolish Sedition Act is seditious, lawyer claims

This is unless the Conference of Rulers has already consented to it, says Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman.

Najib: Why should I entertain Chef Wan?

Najib: Why should I entertain Chef Wan?

This comes after Chef Wan said he wanted to slap the ex-PM over Felda.

Malaysian in suspected racial attack in New York dies

Malaysian in suspected racial attack in New York dies

Wisma Putra says the authorities there also managed to contact a next-of-kin of Ng Tan Keong.

Azmin to Felda settlers: Vote BN or Harapan, we'll still help you

Azmin to Felda settlers: Vote BN or Harapan, we'll still help you

CAMERON POLLS | Minister says this after visiting the abandoned homes intended for the settlers.

Asyraf: CJ dancing with lawyers gives impression of 'special position'

Asyraf: CJ dancing with lawyers gives impression of 'special position'

The Umno Youth chief cites several sections from the Judges' Code of Ethics to make his point. 

S'gor Harapan to decide on Semenyih by-election candidate next week

S'gor Harapan to decide on Semenyih by-election candidate next week

MB Amirudin Shari says he would leave it to Bersatu to find the eligible candidate.

From outcast to demigod: Transgender leader a star at Indian festival

From outcast to demigod: Transgender leader a star at Indian festival

Former reality TV star Laxmi Narayan Tripathi has become an unlikely icon at the Kumbh Mela.

Adult pants, baby shoes for poor schoolchildren irks MP

Adult pants, baby shoes for poor schoolchildren irks MP

Lim Lip Eng calls for probe into FT Foundation's 'back to school' kit, calling it an 'epic failure.'

Manogaran: If Harapan proven to use gov't vehicle, we will stop

Manogaran: If Harapan proven to use gov't vehicle, we will stop

CAMERON POLLS | The candidate reminds his machinery to abide by election rules.

Ministry will call for bids to supply fireproof suits, says Zuraida

Ministry will call for bids to supply fireproof suits, says Zuraida

She states this is necessary as the firesuits in use now are not up to standard.

Dance controversy: Not morals, but of separation of powers, says KJ

Dance controversy: Not morals, but of separation of powers, says KJ

'No problem attending an event, but we must avoid actions which could invite negative speculation.'

‘I would slap his face’ - Chef Wan boils with rage over Najib's Felda visit

‘I would slap his face’ - Chef Wan boils with rage over Najib's Felda visit

UPDATED 7.12PM | CAMERON POLLS | The local boy takes offence at ex-PM describing his administration as a 'golden age' for settlers.

Guan Eng trying to take credit for BN's achievement - MCA president

Guan Eng trying to take credit for BN's achievement - MCA president

Wee Ka Siong says IRB's record tax collection is due to economic expansion under BN in 2017.

Need to define Malay poverty in a more enlightened way

Need to define Malay poverty in a more enlightened way

COMMENT | We all need to think as M'sians if we wish M'sia to move forward as a harmonious nation.

Critics of dance at gala don't understand East M'sia - S'wak law group

Critics of dance at gala don't understand East M'sia - S'wak law group

AAS expresses its disappointment that the occasion, reflective of East M'sian hospitality, has been politicised.

MCA questions Putrajaya's suit against PAS-led Kelantan gov't

MCA questions Putrajaya's suit against PAS-led Kelantan gov't

Spokesperson Chan Quin Er says the move could affect the reputation of gov't agencies.

KJ: It's clear, Harapan doesn't practice what it preaches on gov't asset use

KJ: It's clear, Harapan doesn't practice what it preaches on gov't asset use

CAMERON POLLS | This after a picture surfaces of a government vehicle on the campaign trail.

'Sultan of Malaysia' out on police bail

'Sultan of Malaysia' out on police bail

Investigation papers yet to be completed, say police.
Vehicle with Harapan flag belongs to gov't - state secretary

Vehicle with Harapan flag belongs to gov't - state secretary

CAMERON POLLS | Sallehuddin Ishak says he has instructed for the 4x4 loaned to a deputy minister to be withdrawn.

'Busy training?' - Umno Youth chief trolls minister on 'golfing' pic

'Busy training?' - Umno Youth chief trolls minister on 'golfing' pic

The photo of Syed Saadiq 'playing golf' in his office is actually from a fund-raising video
Inland Revenue Board collects record RM137b in taxes

Inland Revenue Board collects record RM137b in taxes

Direct tax collection for 2018 increased by 11.13pct from the year before, says finance minister.

Khalid concedes 'king of trolls' Najib suited for the opposition

Khalid concedes 'king of trolls' Najib suited for the opposition

Minister terms the ex-PM's frequent digs at Harapan 'friendly advice' made in good spirit.

Najib's second 'great' achievement is becoming 'king of trolls'

Najib's second 'great' achievement is becoming 'king of trolls'

MP SPEAKS | Maybe the former prime minister has finally found his best vocation.

Unfazed by police report, PAS Youth insists DAP is 'anti-Islam'

Unfazed by police report, PAS Youth insists DAP is 'anti-Islam'

It also wants the party to openly declare it has done away with the 'Malaysian Malaysia' concept.

Osman strikes back on alleged trespass with Dr M’s backing

Osman strikes back on alleged trespass with Dr M’s backing

UPDATED 3PM | MB says he had the right not to inform either Putrajaya or Singapore of his visit to the Johor Straits.

Liew: Some Orang Asli still think Najib's PM, Harapan's the opposition

Liew: Some Orang Asli still think Najib's PM, Harapan's the opposition

CAMERON POLLS | This is because they have been deprived of information on political developments, he points out.

Day 9: First ever Hadi-Mat Hasan ceramah attracts 1,000

Day 9: First ever Hadi-Mat Hasan ceramah attracts 1,000

CAMERON POLLS DAY 9 | Campaigning continues with the by-election less than a week away.

Rina Harun calls for woman candidate in Semenyih

Rina Harun calls for woman candidate in Semenyih

Women make up half the electorate in the constituency, notes the Srikandi Bersatu chief.

73 killed after fuel pipeline in central Mexico explodes

73 killed after fuel pipeline in central Mexico explodes

Supply shortage due to Lopez Obrador's bid to stamp out fuel theft led to locals rushing to the gushing pipeline.

Minister: Kelantan gov't wrong on Orang Asli land ownership

Minister: Kelantan gov't wrong on Orang Asli land ownership

Waythamoorthy points out that courts have repeatedly reaffirmed customary land rights.

Why did Goldman give M'sia a 'black card' line of credit?

Why did Goldman give M'sia a 'black card' line of credit?

LETTER | What the bank did is nothing less than an economic crime against the country.

UK's May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse

UK's May wants Irish treaty to break Brexit impasse

Report states that a deal with Ireland would remove opposition to her Brexit plan from the DUP.

GPS will be new platform for Sarawak gov't - CM

GPS will be new platform for Sarawak gov't - CM

The newly-launched coalition will protect the rights and future of the state, says Abang Johari.

It was only one song, says minister on dancing video with CJ, AG

It was only one song, says minister on dancing video with CJ, AG

Liew, however, refuses to comment on the separation of powers between the judiciary and executive.

A poisoned chalice and a qualified apology from Goldman Sachs

A poisoned chalice and a qualified apology from Goldman Sachs

COMMENT | The embezzlement of the 1MDB funds has created an unprecedented debt burden for Malaysia.

Be afraid, Big Brother is watching you

Be afraid, Big Brother is watching you

COMMENT | Monitoring social media comments on the monarchy goes against the idea of a true democracy.
Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

Deputy law minister puzzled by fuss over dancing CJ

UPDATED 2.47PM | However, Hanipa Maidin stresses that critics are entitled to express their opinions.

I would welcome Israeli swimmers to S’wak

I would welcome Israeli swimmers to S’wak

COMMENT | In the hornbill state, we are not accustomed to mixing sports with politics.
The cross and the deep-Salafi state

The cross and the deep-Salafi state

COMMENT | We must stand up against radical school of thoughts that lead to irrational fear and discrimination.
Could a Green New Deal help M’sia invest in clean energy?

Could a Green New Deal help M’sia invest in clean energy?

COMMENT | Gov’t stimulus to promote clean tech could boost the economy and create sustainable green energy jobs.

Yoursay: An ugly debate over the ‘lit cross’ controversy

Yoursay: An ugly debate over the ‘lit cross’ controversy

YOURSAY | ‘It’s time we keep our religion at home. All of us.’

PAS links K'tan suit to Cameron; dancing CJ gets critics in a twist

PAS links K'tan suit to Cameron; dancing CJ gets critics in a twist

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