Archive - 27 January 2019

DPM wants policies for all, despite Cameron's loss on Malay vote

DPM wants policies for all, despite Cameron's loss on Malay vote

Wan Azizah believes one other factor for Harapan's loss was that some voters think Mahathir is still with BN.
Najib: Selangor's 'debt' bigger than Pahang's

Najib: Selangor's 'debt' bigger than Pahang's

Ex-PM says Selangor's liabilities to the government are at RM25b, compared to RM3b for Pahang.

Cameron by-election loss a lesson learned for Harapan - Muhyiddin

Cameron by-election loss a lesson learned for Harapan - Muhyiddin

 'There is much that Harapan has to take into account, and we have to correct the existing problems.'
Maria Chin's son stabbed by a robber

Maria Chin's son stabbed by a robber

Petaling Jaya MP says her son was out on a walk in a park when he was attacked.

Sources: Entrepreneur minister hit by no-confidence challenge in Bersatu

Sources: Entrepreneur minister hit by no-confidence challenge in Bersatu

'It was a unanimous vote by the division leaders,' says a member of the supreme council. 

Syed Saddiq: Standing up against war crimes more important

Syed Saddiq: Standing up against war crimes more important

The minister remains unapologetic after the country lost right to host para swimming championships.

Gov't sets up RCI to probe Wang Kelian human trafficking, mass graves

Gov't sets up RCI to probe Wang Kelian human trafficking, mass graves

Muhyiddin says the names of the RCI members would be handed over to the Agong for consent.

Smoker jailed for 1 month after failing to pay RM1,000 fine

Smoker jailed for 1 month after failing to pay RM1,000 fine

This comes after the 34-year-old mother pleaded guilty at the Kota Bharu Magistrate's Court

Bersatu opens membership to Sabahans in peninsula

Bersatu opens membership to Sabahans in peninsula

'For now, Bersatu will not set foot in Sabah,' says supreme council member Abu Bakar Yahya.

Biggest factor for BN's win: Ramli the Orang Asli, says IDE

Biggest factor for BN's win: Ramli the Orang Asli, says IDE

Think tank says BN did the right thing by fielding a candidate that represents the voter demographics.
M'sia stripped of para swimming championships after Israeli ban

M'sia stripped of para swimming championships after Israeli ban

The IPC says a new venue would be sought for the same dates.

Quit if you can't look after us, Harapan Youth leader tells Saddiq

Quit if you can't look after us, Harapan Youth leader tells Saddiq

Hazmi Hassan reacts to Youth chief saying that the coalition must reflect after the Cameron polls loss.

TBS will be used as model for bus terminal upgrades - minister

TBS will be used as model for bus terminal upgrades - minister

Anthony Loke says gov't considering the introduction of a regulatory framework for these terminals.

Abdul Yazid Kassim appointed CEO of MRT Corp

Abdul Yazid Kassim appointed CEO of MRT Corp

Ex-Malakoff project director will oversee the completion of the MRT2 project.

S'gor think tank: PAS-Umno's Malay sentiment psywar a cancer

S'gor think tank: PAS-Umno's Malay sentiment psywar a cancer

IDE says that since GE14, the two have been trying to instil fear among Malays that they are no longer in charge.  

Mat Hasan: Victory in Cameron marks BN's resurrection in politics

Mat Hasan: Victory in Cameron marks BN's resurrection in politics

'We will not stop until Putrajaya is ours again,' says the acting Umno president.

Cabinet to make official announcement on ECRL next week

Cabinet to make official announcement on ECRL next week

Lim Guan Eng adds that the Chinese Embassy has been informed of the announcement date.

Ministry mulling making school mandatory until Form 5

Ministry mulling making school mandatory until Form 5

At present, the Education Act only compels students to stay in school until Std 6, explains Teo Nie Ching.

Philippines vows to 'crush godless criminals' after church bombs kill 27

Philippines vows to 'crush godless criminals' after church bombs kill 27

UPDATED 5PM | The attack comes just six days after the mainly Muslim southern region voted for autonomy.

'Datuk' held over RM1.8m false claims released

'Datuk' held over RM1.8m false claims released

Two others previously detained by the MACC in the graft case have also been freed on bail.

Congrats to BN but 'condolences' to MIC, says Anwar's aide

Congrats to BN but 'condolences' to MIC, says Anwar's aide

However, the aide is confident support for Harapan will increase once Anwar becomes PM.

Start showing results, PKR leader tells gov't after Cameron loss

Start showing results, PKR leader tells gov't after Cameron loss

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says the low- and middle-income groups cannot rely on sweet promises alone.

George Kent positive Harapan gov't appreciates its rail expertise

George Kent positive Harapan gov't appreciates its rail expertise

This is despite it being labelled as a 'crony' of BN.

It was Harapan, not BN, that played the race card - Najib

It was Harapan, not BN, that played the race card - Najib

Ex-PM cites Manogaran's 'kuih' analogy and PKR senator's remark to Orang Asli tok batin.

A year on from historic court win, Indira struggling to survive

A year on from historic court win, Indira struggling to survive

She says she is now bankrupt due to a loan taken by her ex-husband, and left with no news on her daughter.

With new pact, foreign troops could quit Afghanistan in 18 months

With new pact, foreign troops could quit Afghanistan in 18 months

Taliban sources say US negotiators have agreed to a draft peace deal to end the 17-year war.

'Congrats on the record tax collection, now pay Sabah, S'wak their dues'

'Congrats on the record tax collection, now pay Sabah, S'wak their dues'

Anifah Aman says Putrajaya's payments to the two states should be in accordance with MA63.

Canadian PM fires envoy to China after remarks on Huawei

Canadian PM fires envoy to China after remarks on Huawei

This comes after the envoy said it would be 'great for Canada' if US dropped extradition request for Huawei's CFO.

US calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela

US calls on world to 'pick a side' on Venezuela

Europe signals it were set to follow Washington in recognising Juan Guaido as president.

Why Pakatan Harapan fell in Cameron Highlands

Why Pakatan Harapan fell in Cameron Highlands

LETTER | The ruling coalition needs to learn from its mistakes.
Inconsistencies in Burmaa's testimony

Inconsistencies in Burmaa's testimony

LETTER | What Altantuya's cousin testified in 2007 and 2019 does not add up.

BN’s victory gives Harapan a much-needed jolt

BN’s victory gives Harapan a much-needed jolt

COMMENT | There is one message from the result in Cameron – never ever take the voters for granted.

Without a new roadmap, Harapan will remain helplessly adrift

Without a new roadmap, Harapan will remain helplessly adrift

COMMENT | The honeymoon is over, wake up and smell the tea. It’s time for a new direction and a new narrative.

Solving the heavy schoolbag issue isn't rocket science

Solving the heavy schoolbag issue isn't rocket science

COMMENT | Our children are not labourers for the elite, they are the architects of the future.

Living with and helping ‘other Sabahans’

Living with and helping ‘other Sabahans’

COMMENT | Given its unique circumstances, the issue of stateless people in Sabah requires a different approach.

PAS carries BN across finish line in Cameron Highlands

PAS carries BN across finish line in Cameron Highlands

ANALYSIS | Harapan holds its ground in Malay areas but is no match for BN-PAS combo.

Yoursay: The good and bad of the under-18 curfew

Yoursay: The good and bad of the under-18 curfew

YOURSAY | ‘Curfew for teenagers? Certainly, there are many other ways to curb social ills.’

First Orang Asli MP elected; ministers on different tracks over ECRL

First Orang Asli MP elected; ministers on different tracks over ECRL

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