Archive - 25 January 2019

Guess who took the first crack at the newly-rebranded GPS?

Guess who took the first crack at the newly-rebranded GPS?

LETTER | It took only three days for the carefully orchestrated show of unity to suffer its first crack.
Jakoa head apologises for project signboards

Jakoa head apologises for project signboards

Director-general Ajis Sitin says the signboards were an unintended mistake.
Law expert: Malaysia neither secular nor Islamic state

Law expert: Malaysia neither secular nor Islamic state

But Shad Saleem Faruqi says it is moving in the direction of 'a very conservative South Arabian type of Islamic state'.

CCM: All certified true copies issued by us are authentic

CCM: All certified true copies issued by us are authentic

It says that its system has been properly developed and was in compliance with the law.
Nga predicts tight race, urges voters to ignore 'straw hat guy'

Nga predicts tight race, urges voters to ignore 'straw hat guy'

CAMERON POLLS | Nga Kor Ming predicts disaster for Harapan if indie candidate gets even 200 votes.
Once again, DAP find themselves the underdogs

Once again, DAP find themselves the underdogs

CAMERON POLLS | ANALYSIS | Unfamiliar voter demographics and series of faux pas prove challenging for DAP.

On eve of polling, project signboards appear at Orang Asli villages

On eve of polling, project signboards appear at Orang Asli villages

UPDATED 9.56PM | CAMERON POLLS | Residents say the signboards were erected by several unknown individuals.

Sarawak CM, let the Israeli swimmers in

Sarawak CM, let the Israeli swimmers in

LETTER | Putrajaya has no moral right to decide that for Sarawak.

Hoping for a vibrant, noble monarchy

Hoping for a vibrant, noble monarchy

COMMENT | Inspiring love and respect for the monarchs can only be achieved by the good deeds of the monarchs themselves.
Khairy pans Guan Eng's 'd*** move' on eve of by-election

Khairy pans Guan Eng's 'd*** move' on eve of by-election

CAMERON POLLS | KJ again ticks off finance minister for using official channels for political purposes.

Apalasamy – DAP's noble highlands warrior

Apalasamy – DAP's noble highlands warrior

He was the DAP standard bearer in the early days when the going was tough.
Ambiga: Harapan million times better, show BN exit tomorrow

Ambiga: Harapan million times better, show BN exit tomorrow

Urging outstation voters to return home, she says the by-election must be treated like a 'GE fight'.
M'sian condom giant faces hard allegations over bad labour practices

M'sian condom giant faces hard allegations over bad labour practices

A UK daily's investigative report alleges Karex workers are poorly paid and placed in undignified living conditions.
In new MOF statement, Guan Eng reiterates Pahang's RM3.18b debt

In new MOF statement, Guan Eng reiterates Pahang's RM3.18b debt

Finance minister counters Pahang MB's assertion that the state's debt amounts to RM760 million. 

After Mat Sabu 'snub', army veterans to march on Parliament

After Mat Sabu 'snub', army veterans to march on Parliament

Group claims their letter was ignored, plans to submit memorandum to defence minister on veterans' welfare. 

'Bossku' rebranding exercise won't erase Najib's scandals - KJ

'Bossku' rebranding exercise won't erase Najib's scandals - KJ

The Rembau MP says the rakyat won't forget because of the ex-PM's pending court cases.

Kit Siang mentions him 11.4k times, 'King of Trolls' creeped out

Kit Siang mentions him 11.4k times, 'King of Trolls' creeped out

He wonders if the DAP veteran is using his photo as the background image on his mobile phone.

'I adore KSM award,' says Mahathir at his witty best

'I adore KSM award,' says Mahathir at his witty best

CAMERON POLLS | PM explains the acronym stands for 'Kerja Sampai Mati'.

Dr M cites an 'orange' difference between Najib and his gov't

Dr M cites an 'orange' difference between Najib and his gov't

He notes how the former premier was not required to wear the MACC's orange lock-up outfit.

What’s wrong with banning Israeli athletes?

What’s wrong with banning Israeli athletes?

COMMENT | I support the ban, for we can never truly separate politics from anything in life.

Think tank predicts BN win for Cameron Highlands

Think tank predicts BN win for Cameron Highlands

CAMERON POLLS | Ilham Centre says survey points to BN receiving support from majority of Malays and Orang Asli. 

Spurned by BN for decades, Blue Valley's Indians plead for help

Spurned by BN for decades, Blue Valley's Indians plead for help

CAMERON POLLS | All they want is to make a decent living.

Don't pander to the killjoys' sense of offence

Don't pander to the killjoys' sense of offence

COMMENT | Here is my A-to-Z list of political sensitivities gone mad in Malaysia.

Only a miracle can stop Najib's win in Cameron, says Kit Siang

Only a miracle can stop Najib's win in Cameron, says Kit Siang

He adds that Harapan victory will crush Najib's hope and he can bid a final goodbye to politics.

Petrol prices unchanged, diesel up 1 sen

Petrol prices unchanged, diesel up 1 sen

RON95 and RON97 petrol will remain at RM1.98 and RM2.28 per litre respectively. 

Isa applies for return of passport to perform umrah

Isa applies for return of passport to perform umrah

Judge chides defence counsel for submitting the application late.
Altantuya wanted to meet Razak Baginda over son's treatment, father claims

Altantuya wanted to meet Razak Baginda over son's treatment, father claims

Shaariibuu Setev said his daughter had hoped to arrange treatment for disabled son on final trip to M'sia. 

PM on Israel sports ban: We just got rid of one 'crook', why allow another?

PM on Israel sports ban: We just got rid of one 'crook', why allow another?

UPDATED 3.50PM | CAMERON POLLS | On eve of polls, Mahathir plays up issue with thinly-veiled jab at Najib Abdul Razak.

Finally, politicians have discovered our indigenous peoples' plight

Finally, politicians have discovered our indigenous peoples' plight

COMMENT | Violations of the rights of indigenous people remain a major concern.
'Can't see, dark, but can see his hair is white', quips Dr M

'Can't see, dark, but can see his hair is white', quips Dr M

CAMERON POLLS | He also struggles to recall the candidate's name, which he attributes to old age.

PDC's land strategy same as under Gerakan CMs, says Chow

PDC's land strategy same as under Gerakan CMs, says Chow

The CM rebuts Gerakan leader's criticism of the state's development strategy.
In BN stronghold, Dr M tells voters Umno has no future

In BN stronghold, Dr M tells voters Umno has no future

UPDATED 2.52PM | CAMERON POLLS | There is no point in voting for Umno, when its leaders are making a beeline to join Harapan, says PM.

Activists in 'Blackout 505' rally remain free

Activists in 'Blackout 505' rally remain free

Prosecution withdraws appeal against their acquittal, discharge.
Bank expects 2019 to remain challenging for M'sia

Bank expects 2019 to remain challenging for M'sia

OCBC Bank estimates moderate growth of 4.4 percent.
Cops looking for Jho Low's parents, fashion designer favoured by Rosmah

Cops looking for Jho Low's parents, fashion designer favoured by Rosmah

Police are also searching for Low's most trusted aide to facilitate their probe into the 1MDB scandal.

MySalam insurance scheme can weaken public healthcare system - Khaled

MySalam insurance scheme can weaken public healthcare system - Khaled

The Umno veep also questions the govt's move for leaving behind the M40s
Bersatu candidate to be fielded in Semenyih by-election

Bersatu candidate to be fielded in Semenyih by-election

Shortlist of potential candidates has been submitted to party's leadership.

Jho Low probe: Investigators looking further back into pre-1MDB deal

Jho Low probe: Investigators looking further back into pre-1MDB deal

M'sia is reportedly probing whether Jho Low and associates benefited from reselling T'ganu Investment Authority bonds.

Father saw photo of people Altantuya wanted to meet in M'sia

Father saw photo of people Altantuya wanted to meet in M'sia

Shaariibuu says his daughter had informed him she was seeing a 'big man'.
EC chief prepared to quit if M'sians displeased

EC chief prepared to quit if M'sians displeased

Questions over early closure of polling centres lead Azhar to make a 'solemn promise' to quit if people want him to.

11 Rohingya kids to be released by Immigration today - activist group

11 Rohingya kids to be released by Immigration today - activist group

The children were arrested during a Langkawi raid on Wednesday, says European Rohingya Council rep. 

Bersatu: Dr M's presence does not signal Harapan fighting losing battle

Bersatu: Dr M's presence does not signal Harapan fighting losing battle

CAMERON POLLS | Locals want to meet Dr M after GE14 and listen to him speak, says home minister. 

‘Paid witnesses’ claim absolutely untrue, says Manogaran

‘Paid witnesses’ claim absolutely untrue, says Manogaran

CAMERON POLLS | Harapan candidate denies allegation that Orang Asli witnesses were paid to testify against BN.

Day 14: Money agenda behind secret Umno-PAS talks, says Mat Sabu

Day 14: Money agenda behind secret Umno-PAS talks, says Mat Sabu

CAMERON POLLS DAY 14 | Umno MP criticises DAP veteran, says development pledge shouldn't be conditional. 

Is PDC a state development arm or land sales office, Chow quizzed

Is PDC a state development arm or land sales office, Chow quizzed

Gerakan continues verbal clash with the chief minister over the state agency issue.
Report: Cabinet decides to terminate ECRL project

Report: Cabinet decides to terminate ECRL project

UPDATED 11.20AM | Quoting sources, Sin Chew Daily reports that the gov't is still discussing compensation with the contractor.

'El Chapo' trial reveals drug lord's love life, business dealings

'El Chapo' trial reveals drug lord's love life, business dealings

Here are some of the most colourful tales from recent weeks in the courtroom.

Senate seeks solution to open US gov't, Trump insists on wall

Senate seeks solution to open US gov't, Trump insists on wall

The US president wants a down payment for his border security.
273 approvals in KL City Plan 2020 not in original draft, says lawyer

273 approvals in KL City Plan 2020 not in original draft, says lawyer

Derek Fernandez claims the approvals have made right to object to the approvals 'illusionary'.
Brazil's first openly gay congressman quits seat due to threats

Brazil's first openly gay congressman quits seat due to threats

He says he was tired of living with bodyguards since the execution-style murder of a fellow politician last year.
Brazil weakens law aimed at holding government to account

Brazil weakens law aimed at holding government to account

‘This just reduces bureaucracy when you classify secret documents.’
'The point is: are Orang Asli full citizens of M'sia?'

'The point is: are Orang Asli full citizens of M'sia?'

MP SPEAKS | I never said Orang Asli, the original inhabitants of the country, are not citizens.
Yoursay: Kelantan’s ‘logging or oil royalties’ tantamount to blackmail

Yoursay: Kelantan’s ‘logging or oil royalties’ tantamount to blackmail

YOURSAY | ‘How can you treat the Orang Asli as if they are a commodity to be traded?’
Yoursay: The ‘Paris photo’ - sin and perjury

Yoursay: The ‘Paris photo’ - sin and perjury

YOURSAY | ‘It is a case of ‘he says, she says’. No photograph, no proof.’
US seeks to cut off money for Venezuela's Maduro, aid opposition

US seeks to cut off money for Venezuela's Maduro, aid opposition

Washington steps up pressure on increasingly isolated Venezuelan president.
Clearing the air on anti-Semitism

Clearing the air on anti-Semitism

COMMENT | Austrian chancellor raised concerns about the phenomenon in his meeting with Dr M.
Kit Siang-Najib sparring continues; office of Goldman’s lawyers raided

Kit Siang-Najib sparring continues; office of Goldman’s lawyers raided

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Pahang gov't has failed to provide land for affordable housing - Zuraida

Pahang gov't has failed to provide land for affordable housing - Zuraida

The minister says each state government needs to present a strategic land location.