Archive - 26 January 2019

EC satisfied with highest by-election turnout since GE14

EC satisfied with highest by-election turnout since GE14

CAMERON POLLS | Today's turnout could partly be due to showdown between federal and state gov't, says Azhar Harun. 

Kit Siang congratulates Ramli on becoming first Orang Asli MP

Kit Siang congratulates Ramli on becoming first Orang Asli MP

CAMERON POLLS | DAP veteran commends the by-election victor in a brief statement.

Hadi: BN win a rejection of DAP's 'extreme politics'

Hadi: BN win a rejection of DAP's 'extreme politics'

CAMERON POLLS | The people have also rejected Harapan for failing to fulfil its pledges, claims PAS president.

Mat Hasan thanks PAS for helping BN retain Cameron

Mat Hasan thanks PAS for helping BN retain Cameron

CAMERON POLLS | De facto Umno chief says BN-PAS alliance is a 'good strategy' which will continue to be used.

Harapan’s silver lining: Gaining ground among Orang Asli

Harapan’s silver lining: Gaining ground among Orang Asli

CAMERON POLLS | Harapan wins an estimated 27 pct of Orang Asli votes, up from 5 pct previously. 
Najib: It is a 'people's victory'

Najib: It is a 'people's victory'

CAMERON POLLS | He thanks voters, including Felda settlers and Orang Asli, for choosing Ramli Mohd Nor.

Braving the rain for the ballots

Braving the rain for the ballots

Workers brave the rain to bring in ballot boxes to the EC's tallying centre for the Cameron polls.
Two cut-up bodies found in Sungai Buloh

Two cut-up bodies found in Sungai Buloh

Both victims are believed to have been killed about two weeks ago before their bodies were disposed of.

Penang PKR acting chief's appointment based on party constitution - Nurul Izzah

Penang PKR acting chief's appointment based on party constitution - Nurul Izzah

The Permatang Pauh MP says only the PKR party headquarters can confirm this issue.

Official: BN retains Cameron, Ramli to be first Orang Asli MP

Official: BN retains Cameron, Ramli to be first Orang Asli MP

UPDATED 8.38PM | Turnout was 68.79 percent, the highest in any by-election following the 14th general election.

Johor sultan grants audience to DPM

Johor sultan grants audience to DPM

This is Wan Azizah’s first audience with Sultan Ibrahim since being appointed as deputy premier. 
Home Ministry to consult religious authorities on G25 book ban

Home Ministry to consult religious authorities on G25 book ban

This is because the book touches on Islamic matters that the ministry is not an authority on, says Muhyiddin Yassin. 

Azmin present at Thursday's cabinet meeting, says officer

Azmin present at Thursday's cabinet meeting, says officer

Economic affairs minister's officer confirms he was present at cabinet meeting where decision to scrap ECRL was reportedly made.  

Bersih: Manogaran's shirt excuse flimsy, EC must file police report

Bersih: Manogaran's shirt excuse flimsy, EC must file police report

UPDATED 5.44PM | As a seasoned election campaigner and lawyer, it suggests the Harapan candidate should have known better.
Five or six names shortlisted for Semenyih by-election - Muhyiddin

Five or six names shortlisted for Semenyih by-election - Muhyiddin

The Bersatu president says the names were proposed by its Hulu Langat division.

Oil royalty, logging two separate matters, says Azmin

Oil royalty, logging two separate matters, says Azmin

Oil royalty can't be used as an excuse to damage environment by allowing logging to continue, he adds.
'PAS-BN cooperation in Semenyih will depend on Cameron result'

'PAS-BN cooperation in Semenyih will depend on Cameron result'

CAMERON POLLS | Hadi says he is thus far satisfied with the relationship between both opposition parties.

Ministers do have own WhatsApp group, says Muhyiddin

Ministers do have own WhatsApp group, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 6.45PM | The home minister shoots back in reply to Najib's ridicule.

No plans for veterans' welfare claims baseless, refutes ministry

No plans for veterans' welfare claims baseless, refutes ministry

Veterans Affairs Dept chief points out that the government has repeatedly discussed such matters.

Does Harapan have the edge in Cameron Highlands?

Does Harapan have the edge in Cameron Highlands?

COMMENT | It is doubtful that voters will so quickly forget all that was done to them under BN rule. 

4,963 cases of domestic violence reported last year

4,963 cases of domestic violence reported last year

Women's minister Wan Azizah expresses concern over the rising number of cases.

'King of Trolls': Guan Eng, Azmin don't have Whatsapp group

'King of Trolls': Guan Eng, Azmin don't have Whatsapp group

Najib pokes fun of the two leaders over the ERCL cancellation.

Report: Guan Eng shocked over Azmin's ECRL announcement

Report: Guan Eng shocked over Azmin's ECRL announcement

The finance minister says he will act on Mahathir's instruction.

All CCM-certified documents are authentic, says MCMC

All CCM-certified documents are authentic, says MCMC

It points out that all licensed certification authorities under its regulation are audited annually.

MyPPP contemplating suit against ROS over deregistration

MyPPP contemplating suit against ROS over deregistration

M Kayveas says legal action will have to be taken if the party's appeal is not given due consideration.

BN supporters heckle Kit Siang and entourage

BN supporters heckle Kit Siang and entourage

CAMERON POLLS | War of words also breaks out between Harapan and BN supporters.

Palm oil issue tops M'sia-EU bilateral talks

Palm oil issue tops M'sia-EU bilateral talks

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah holds meetings with counterparts in Brussels.

Minister orders probe to check if signboards 'internal sabotage'

Minister orders probe to check if signboards 'internal sabotage'

Waythamoorthy says there are strict instructions not to emulate BN-style campaign tactics.

Termination of ECRL due to RM500m annual interest - Azmin

Termination of ECRL due to RM500m annual interest - Azmin

UPDATED 10.49AM | Economic affairs minister stresses that the cabinet decision on the project is final.

No basis for banning female circumcision

No basis for banning female circumcision

COMMENT | There is a huge difference between FGM and FC under the Shafii school of jurisprudence.

Greater transparency needed in GLC appointments

Greater transparency needed in GLC appointments

LETTER | Key positions in GLCs should not be regarded as political reward. 

Securities Commission probing KPMG, Deloitte over 1MDB

Securities Commission probing KPMG, Deloitte over 1MDB

The two firms not named, but SC confirmed that a review of the conduct of auditors is ongoing.

Hundreds missing after dam burst at Brazil mine, seven bodies found

Hundreds missing after dam burst at Brazil mine, seven bodies found

UPDATED 10.20AM | The burst dam sent a torrent of sludge through the workers’ cafeteria at lunchtime.
Terence Gomez responds to Daim Zainuddin

Terence Gomez responds to Daim Zainuddin

COMMENT | ‘Daim argued that I had gone too far by contending that patronage may soon be king.’
What role will private insurers play in MySalam?

What role will private insurers play in MySalam?

LETTER | It is uncertain if the populist scheme will make healthcare cost-effective and sustainable.

Queen sends a Brexit message to UK politicians - end your bickering

Queen sends a Brexit message to UK politicians - end your bickering

The palace declines comment, though the British media is clear about the significance of her remarks.

D-DAY: Voter turnout is 68.79pct

D-DAY: Voter turnout is 68.79pct

CAMERON POLLS | In the last general election, the total voter turnout was 79.03 percent.

'Broken man': Right wing rips Trump over no-wall shutdown deal

'Broken man': Right wing rips Trump over no-wall shutdown deal

They say he was outmanoeuvred by Democratic US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Trump backs down on border wall money, agrees to end shutdown

Trump backs down on border wall money, agrees to end shutdown

But he vows that the shutdown will resume on Feb 15 if there is still no deal by then.

Yoursay: Throw the book at ex-EC commissioners

Yoursay: Throw the book at ex-EC commissioners

YOURSAY | ‘Charge them with activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.’

Kremlin-linked contractors help guard Venezuela's Maduro

Kremlin-linked contractors help guard Venezuela's Maduro

Sources say there may be up to 400 Russian contractors in the country amid US-backed opposition protests.

Malaysia is in no position to lecture Israel

Malaysia is in no position to lecture Israel

COMMENT | Does anyone believe the Malay political elite makes a distinction between Zionism and Jews? 

DAP hoping for a Cameron miracle; Jakoa apologises for signboards

DAP hoping for a Cameron miracle; Jakoa apologises for signboards

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