Archive - 21 January 2019

China scientist who gene-edited babies fired by university

China scientist who gene-edited babies fired by university

According to state media, He Jiankui had forged ethical review papers to enlist volunteers for the procedure.

Let's help each other, Pahang MB tells voters

Let's help each other, Pahang MB tells voters

CAMERON POLLS | Wan Rosdy urges predominantly Chinese audience to vote BN to bring 'profit' to Cameron Highlands. 

IMF fears trade war and weak Europe could trigger sharp global slowdown

IMF fears trade war and weak Europe could trigger sharp global slowdown

The institution also cut 2019 growth forecast for developing countries by 0.2 points down to 4.5 pct.

Mahathir welcomes more FDI from Austria

Mahathir welcomes more FDI from Austria

After meeting Austrian chancellor, PM says M'sia hopes to increase trade volume with the EU country. 

Penang CM: Specifications and standards for bridge guardrails must be reviewed

Penang CM: Specifications and standards for bridge guardrails must be reviewed

Existing guardrails probably not tall enough to prevent vehicles from plunging into sea, says Chow Kon Yeow. 

Repent 'anti-Malay, anti-Islam' slander, DAP Youth tells PAS

Repent 'anti-Malay, anti-Islam' slander, DAP Youth tells PAS

Howard Lee responds to PAS Youth deputy chief's insistence that DAP has been trying to compromise constitutional safeguards.

With Cameron's Malay votes in BN's bag, all eyes turn to Orang Asli

With Cameron's Malay votes in BN's bag, all eyes turn to Orang Asli

ANALYSIS | An estimated 95 pct of Orang Asli voters backed BN in GE14, but their political allegiances may now be uncertain.

'Drug mules are being sent to gallows, not kingpins'

'Drug mules are being sent to gallows, not kingpins'

INTERVIEW | Legal don Azmi Sharom says gov't should review death penalty for drug-related offences, as it is an ineffective deterrent.  

Penang bridge crash: Vios driver tests positive for ganja

Penang bridge crash: Vios driver tests positive for ganja

UPDATED 5.54PM | The vehicle driven by the suspect had knocked into an SUV, which plunged off the Penang bridge, into the sea below.

Performing rites of devotion

Performing rites of devotion

Hindu devotees perform religious rites while walking towards Sri Subramaniar Temple during Thaipusam at Batu Caves. 

Claim of no open tender for Form Three textbooks untrue, says ministry

Claim of no open tender for Form Three textbooks untrue, says ministry

The dual language books for Science and Maths were published through an open tender, it points out.

EC warns against using racial issues in Cameron polls campaigning

EC warns against using racial issues in Cameron polls campaigning

UPDATED 4.52PM | Keep within the law, and do not confuse voters, EC chair Azhar Harun reminds candidates and their political parties.

Chef Wan sorry for losing temper at Najib, but maintains stance on Felda

Chef Wan sorry for losing temper at Najib, but maintains stance on Felda

The celebrity chef also tells Najib's supporters not to be instigators.

EC scrutinising 'gov't vehicle with Harapan flag' issue

EC scrutinising 'gov't vehicle with Harapan flag' issue

UPDATED 4.32PM | An independent observer has been tasked to furnish details of the incident to the EC, says the commission chair.

Why Malaysians choose to stay put in foreign lands

Why Malaysians choose to stay put in foreign lands

LETTER | Many who migrated have ignored the call to return home.

Guan Eng rebuts MCA's claim of taking credit over BN's achievements

Guan Eng rebuts MCA's claim of taking credit over BN's achievements

The tax collection assessment system is based on the current year, not the previous year as claimed by MCA, says the finance minister.

'Senseless' remark, Gerakan ticks off Chow over PDC monitoring

'Senseless' remark, Gerakan ticks off Chow over PDC monitoring

PDC will gradually be taken over by the federal government, says its deputy chief.
PAS claims deputy minister used his position to get at least five vehicles

PAS claims deputy minister used his position to get at least five vehicles

Where are the four other loaned vehicles, besides the one discovered to have been used for campaigning, asks Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Judiciary not jeopardised by gala dancing video - Malaysian Bar

Judiciary not jeopardised by gala dancing video - Malaysian Bar

Its president calls criticisms over the video 'utterly erroneous, and misplaced'.

MAS apologises over 'pork image' in magazine, but says it was beef

MAS apologises over 'pork image' in magazine, but says it was beef

The national airline says it had no intention to offend any party.
State assemblyperson remanded over RM500,000 false claims

State assemblyperson remanded over RM500,000 false claims

The Terengganu state rep with the title of 'datuk' remanded for three days.
'Seditious to touch Sedition Act' views show why it must go - Harapan MPs

'Seditious to touch Sedition Act' views show why it must go - Harapan MPs

The lawmakers argue that such views can discourage public discourse.
S'gor MB promises greenlight for new Batu Caves temple hall

S'gor MB promises greenlight for new Batu Caves temple hall

'If documents are in order, I have no problems facilitating the approvals,' says Amirudin Shari.

New King to be determined by five-vote majority

New King to be determined by five-vote majority

Pahang might find itself being put at the end of the election list, says constitutional law expert.
It wasn't me, says Fuziah of 'deputy minister abusing gov't machinery'

It wasn't me, says Fuziah of 'deputy minister abusing gov't machinery'

The Kuantan MP demands an apology from a blogger who made the claim, and threatens legal action if he fails to do so. 

BN candidate accuses deputy minister of obstructing his campaign

BN candidate accuses deputy minister of obstructing his campaign

CAMERON POLLS | Ramli Mohd Nor alleges Tengku Zulpuri Shah disrupted his campaigning by stopping his vehicle and demanding one of his aides to surrender his mobile phone.

Minister promises coupon system after school uniform bungles for poor kids

Minister promises coupon system after school uniform bungles for poor kids

No cover-up in the bungle, says Khalid
Penang PKR division chief expresses sadness over Mansor's criticism

Penang PKR division chief expresses sadness over Mansor's criticism

Mansor has hit out at the 'improperly' conducted recent state party meeting.
Day 10: Tok Pa surprises villagers with Harapan campaign debut

Day 10: Tok Pa surprises villagers with Harapan campaign debut

CAMERON POLLS DAY 10 | Ex-Umno leader tells Jelai audience that this is his first time campaigning for Harapan. 

Surendran hits out at 'outrageous' defence of Sedition Act

Surendran hits out at 'outrageous' defence of Sedition Act

The Sedition Act was enacted during the British colonial era, even before the Federal Constitution existed, the lawyer points out. 

Faced with racial and religious onslaught, Harapan ropes in Nik Omar

Faced with racial and religious onslaught, Harapan ropes in Nik Omar

CAMERON POLLS | Choose a candidate not on the basis of his religion, but on what he can do for the country, says Amanah leader. 

M'sia to propose initiatives to combat corruption

M'sia to propose initiatives to combat corruption

Mahathir to present the two key initiatives at the Vienna conference.
Felda youths should emulate Chef Wan, not king of kleptocracy and trolls

Felda youths should emulate Chef Wan, not king of kleptocracy and trolls

MP SPEAKS | 'Chef Wan's homecoming was unlike ex-PM Najib's staged visit to Felda Sungai Koyan'

Israeli military strikes Iranian targets in Syria

Israeli military strikes Iranian targets in Syria

Israel warns Syrian armed forces not to attack Israeli forces or territory.

Trump says no amnesty for 'Dreamers', signals support in broader deal

Trump says no amnesty for 'Dreamers', signals support in broader deal

The US president makes a bid to end a 30-day partial government shutdown.

PAS, Umno paint May 9 as disastrous for Malay Muslims

PAS, Umno paint May 9 as disastrous for Malay Muslims

 CAMERON POLLS | In a joint ceramah, both parties launch scathing attacks on Harapan.
Patronage is bishop, plutocracy is queen in pants

Patronage is bishop, plutocracy is queen in pants

COMMENT | If Malaysia wants to get cracking with reforms, plutocracy has to go.
Are PAS and Umno implying the acting Agong met with the 'enemies of Islam?'

Are PAS and Umno implying the acting Agong met with the 'enemies of Islam?'

COMMENT | This time, they have not only attacked the party, but also the royal institution.
Yoursay: Unfortunately, sometimes sports and politics do mix

Yoursay: Unfortunately, sometimes sports and politics do mix

YOURSAY | ‘The South African athletes during the apartheid era were equally innocent.’
Gov't vehicle sports Harapan flag; MACC nabs T'ganu assemblyperson

Gov't vehicle sports Harapan flag; MACC nabs T'ganu assemblyperson

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