Archive - 24 January 2019

Sultan Nazrin offered to be deputy Agong out of concern for the people

Sultan Nazrin offered to be deputy Agong out of concern for the people

Rulers had chosen Sultan Ibrahim as the deputy king, but the Johor ruler did not offer himself for the position.

Authenticity of CCM-certified documents may be in doubt - sources

Authenticity of CCM-certified documents may be in doubt - sources

MACC official calls for those who suspect the authenticity of certified true copies to come forward.

As world looks on, Venezuela's Guaido to keep up pressure on Maduro

As world looks on, Venezuela's Guaido to keep up pressure on Maduro

Congress chief swore himself in as interim head of state with the support of the US and Canada.

Najib denies Indian votes will give Harapan the edge in Cameron

Najib denies Indian votes will give Harapan the edge in Cameron

CAMERON POLLS | He responds to Sivarraajh saying that Indian voters are torn as MIC is not contesting.

Water rate hike: Why should rakyat sacrifice, asks ex-S'gor MB

Water rate hike: Why should rakyat sacrifice, asks ex-S'gor MB

Khalid Ibrahim says Harapan's plan to hike water tariffs goes against its 'people first' slogan.

1MDB probe to be wrapped up by March - IGP

1MDB probe to be wrapped up by March - IGP

The findings will be handed to the attorney-general for further action, says Mohamad Fuzi Harun.

Kit Siang seeks outstation voters' help to save M'sia from Najib again

Kit Siang seeks outstation voters' help to save M'sia from Najib again

CAMERON POLLS | Return home in order to put an end to the former premier's attempt to use the polls as a launchpad.

Johor mulling tax breaks to develop northern region

Johor mulling tax breaks to develop northern region

MB Osman Sapian adds that developing northern Johor will decrease migration into the state capital.

December inflation up 0.2 percent year-on-year

December inflation up 0.2 percent year-on-year

Consumer price index rises with increases in the prices of housing and utilities.

MACC wrapping up probe into Immigration's RM3.5b IT system

MACC wrapping up probe into Immigration's RM3.5b IT system

No concrete evidence of power abuse found so far, but investigators will reopen probe if new information surfaces.

Defence grills Altantuya's cousin if 'photo with Najib' exists

Defence grills Altantuya's cousin if 'photo with Najib' exists

'I put it to you there was no such picture... I put it to you, that this is a made up story'.

1962 agreement - What if we just held on to our water?

1962 agreement - What if we just held on to our water?

LETTER | Even the student at Oxford Union conceded that the deal we have with S'pore is unfair.

PSM raises concerns over B40 insurance scheme

PSM raises concerns over B40 insurance scheme

Dr D Michael Jeyakumar says MySalam will drive both patients and specialists to private healthcare.

MOF should not be part of Harapan's election machinery

MOF should not be part of Harapan's election machinery

COMMENT | Ironically, Harapan is now transgressing and doing what they objected to in the past.

Ex-MP: Kayveas has zero impact, not a threat to BN

Ex-MP: Kayveas has zero impact, not a threat to BN

CAMERON POLLS | Sivarraajh accuses the former MyPPP president of seeking cheap publicity.

Betau Orang Asli chiefs roll out blue carpet for Najib

Betau Orang Asli chiefs roll out blue carpet for Najib

CAMERON POLLS | Former PM gets rock star treatment from Orang Asli in Pos Betau.

Six ex-EC commissioners to face tribunal

Six ex-EC commissioners to face tribunal

UPDATED 5.23PM | This in relation to allegations of misconduct by the EC in the run-up to and on polling day last year.
Jong-nam trial: Prosecution ordered to supply witness statements

Jong-nam trial: Prosecution ordered to supply witness statements

DPP informs Court of Appeal that they will serve the statements to defence lawyers in two weeks.

Pahang ruler Sultan Abdullah is the new Agong

Pahang ruler Sultan Abdullah is the new Agong

UPDATED: 4PM | Conference of Rulers picks Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

High Court upholds MyCC decision against MyEG

High Court upholds MyCC decision against MyEG

MyEG ordered to pay a penalty of RM9.337 million for abusing its dominant position.

Cops raid Goldman's KL lawyers' office for 1MDB-related documents

Cops raid Goldman's KL lawyers' office for 1MDB-related documents

They are currently at Rahmat Lim & Partners in KL's Mid-Valley City searching for documents.
Indonesia frees Christian politician jailed for blasphemy

Indonesia frees Christian politician jailed for blasphemy

He had served a reduced two-year sentence for claimed blasphemy against Islam.
Singapore PM's brother backs his rival with election looming

Singapore PM's brother backs his rival with election looming

He says Tan Cheng Bock is the leader the republic deserves.
Najib to 'think about' debating 'obsessed' Kit Siang

Najib to 'think about' debating 'obsessed' Kit Siang

CAMERON POLLS | Let me think about it, says ex-PM when the question of a possible public debate is posed to him.

Feb 15 mention date for Shahidan's sexual assault case

Feb 15 mention date for Shahidan's sexual assault case

Case documents were provided to his defence team today.

Water rate hike - Johor, Sabah say 'no' but minister says all agreed

Water rate hike - Johor, Sabah say 'no' but minister says all agreed

They contradict minister Xavier Jaykumar's stand that all the states had agreed to the increase in principle.
Day 13: Victory for BN will be victory for Najib, says Guan Eng

Day 13: Victory for BN will be victory for Najib, says Guan Eng

CAMERON POLLS DAY 13 | DAP sec-gen urges constituents to 'vote for change'.

Kit Siang: Don't let Najib's 'devilish comeback plan' succeed

Kit Siang: Don't let Najib's 'devilish comeback plan' succeed

He warns Malaysians not to fall into the 'stop talking about 1MDB, let the court decide' trap.

Lure of the ceramah stage leads to poor turnout at debate

Lure of the ceramah stage leads to poor turnout at debate

CAMERON POLLS | More than half of debate attendees appeared to be either media or plainclothes police.
Conference of Rulers conclude meeting to elect new Agong

Conference of Rulers conclude meeting to elect new Agong

UPDATED 1.40PM | Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal expected to issue an official statement on the election this evening.

Ex-Teluk Datuk rep charged over RM33k in false claims

Ex-Teluk Datuk rep charged over RM33k in false claims

Loh Chee Heng had previously been sacked from DAP following internal probe into abuse of state funds.

Hanipa: Who lied, Najib or Altantuya's cousin?

Hanipa: Who lied, Najib or Altantuya's cousin?

Deputy minister says this after Najib accused Burmaa Oyunchimeg of lying in court. 

Dr M unaware of CCCC's alleged termination from ECRL project

Dr M unaware of CCCC's alleged termination from ECRL project

'I don't know whether it has been terminated or not,' he says when asked about the matter.

Mulu natives want oil palm companies out of national park's vicinity

Mulu natives want oil palm companies out of national park's vicinity

They have reportedly asked for help from S'wak CM to stop rainforest destruction by oil palm companies. 

Threatened, followed and abused: M'sia urged to make stalking a crime

Threatened, followed and abused: M'sia urged to make stalking a crime

Most cases involve women who try to end relationships with abusive partners, says the Women's Aid Organisation.

Eight 'sick' gov't projects worth over RM500m identified in Johor

Eight 'sick' gov't projects worth over RM500m identified in Johor

These infrastructure and building projects have been delayed for months or, in some cases, years. 

M'sia to explore potential collaborations with Palestine, says minister

M'sia to explore potential collaborations with Palestine, says minister

Darell Leiking says collaborations will be sought in Islamic finance, agriculture and renewable energy. 

Yoursay: Let’s not beef over ‘pork image’

Yoursay: Let’s not beef over ‘pork image’

YOURSAY | ‘Why can’t we focus on better service and better management, instead of being offended by photos?’
Yoursay: Hard to move on until 1MDB culprits are behind bars

Yoursay: Hard to move on until 1MDB culprits are behind bars

YOURSAY | ‘We need to put away those who have committed financial crimes against the state.’
Act fast, don't panic when car plunges into water - Fire DG

Act fast, don't panic when car plunges into water - Fire DG

Unfasten your seat belt and exit by winding down car window, says Mohammad Hamdan Wahid. 

US-backed forces about to end Islamic State's last enclave in Syria

US-backed forces about to end Islamic State's last enclave in Syria

This comes after a four-month bombing campaign that has left hundreds of civilian casualties.

Hopes fade for football star Sala as rescuers suspend search

Hopes fade for football star Sala as rescuers suspend search

Rescuers say there is almost no chance of Emiliano Sala being found alive after voice recording emerges.

10 ways to increase incomes, raise living standards

10 ways to increase incomes, raise living standards

QUESTION TIME | We M'sians are easy to manage, but have been let down by lousy leaders.
Umno wants explanation from ‘dancing pair’; Najib croons about his innocence

Umno wants explanation from ‘dancing pair’; Najib croons about his innocence

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