Archive - 30 January 2019

Venezuela's Maduro says Trump out to kill him

Venezuela's Maduro says Trump out to kill him

Russia calls on opposition leader Juan Guaido drop demand for a snap election.

Khalid reveals 'irregularities' in two projects on gov't land

Khalid reveals 'irregularities' in two projects on gov't land

Developers of the two buildings given until the end of February to contact the FT Ministry.

Gov't mulls 99-year leases in Kg Baru redevelopment

Gov't mulls 99-year leases in Kg Baru redevelopment

UPDATED 9.50PM | FT minister says this will allow the reserve land status of the enclave to be maintained.

GST refunds being paid out in stages - Customs DG

GST refunds being paid out in stages - Customs DG

The department will also implement a bank guarantee as an option for GST-registred companies.

DBKL contracts for river cleaning project were raffled - FT minister

DBKL contracts for river cleaning project were raffled - FT minister

UPDATED 10.20PM | Khalid responds to accusation that he had conspired with KL mayor to award the contract without a proper tender.

Migrant worker hostel policy not 'racist', insists Penang CM

Migrant worker hostel policy not 'racist', insists Penang CM

Chow Kon Yeow doubles down on remarks, saying that hostels are a recognition of their right to housing.

Tribunal for ex-EC members not academic, AG says

Tribunal for ex-EC members not academic, AG says

He accuses the six of deliberately resigning before proceedings, and notes that their pensions could be affected.

Amanah MP: Najib contributed nothing to BN’s Cameron win

Amanah MP: Najib contributed nothing to BN’s Cameron win

Mahfuz Omar says it was PAS’ support that led to BN's ‘status quo’ victory.
Details needed on Mesiniaga-Xiddig venture

Details needed on Mesiniaga-Xiddig venture

LETTER | I would like to know the due diligence and risk assessments Mesiniaga has performed to satisfy itself of the client’s capabilities.
Court frees four friends accused of kidnapping 'datuk'

Court frees four friends accused of kidnapping 'datuk'

Kuantan High Court says the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case for the 2016 kidnapping.

Anwar-led caucus wants to be gatekeeper for new laws

Anwar-led caucus wants to be gatekeeper for new laws

The caucus on reform and governance recommends that it screen all gov't bills to be tabled in Parliament.

Open quarrels will lead to public 'disgust', Daim tells ministers

Open quarrels will lead to public 'disgust', Daim tells ministers

CEP chair says the excuse that cabinet members are new to the job is no longer acceptable.

'Racist' to say migrant workers prone to social ills, Penang CM told

'Racist' to say migrant workers prone to social ills, Penang CM told

Stanley Sudhagaran says Chow Kon Yeow should not create further prejudice toward migrant workers. 

'Bullied, teased' - Altantuya's son changed name after mother's death

'Bullied, teased' - Altantuya's son changed name after mother's death

UPDATED 7.08PM | Mungunshagai Bayarjargal was just nine when Altantuya was murdered.

Defamation: Apex court rules on going public with police report

Defamation: Apex court rules on going public with police report

Justice Azahar Mohamed says absolute privilege does not necessarily protect publication of police report's content by its maker.

Ex-DAP 'Superman' appointed CEO of M'sia-China Business Council

Ex-DAP 'Superman' appointed CEO of M'sia-China Business Council

MCBC chair Tan Kok Wai says that Hew Kuan Yau is an expert on the country.

Witness: Altantuya trailed, threatened by 'Razak Baginda's men'

Witness: Altantuya trailed, threatened by 'Razak Baginda's men'

UPDATED 6.45PM | Two men had stalked her for days leading up to her death, her cousin tells the court.

What's the problem? DAP rep on his Islamic agency appointment

What's the problem? DAP rep on his Islamic agency appointment

Sheikh Omar says this shows there are those in DAP with the credentials to speak about Islam.

Syed Ali denies firm got preferential treatment from Petronas

Syed Ali denies firm got preferential treatment from Petronas

Former Umno man says Uzma participated in the tender process.

Housing developers take huge risks

Housing developers take huge risks

LETTER | To do development, a developer needs economies of scale hence the huge projects and consequent risks.
Court rules constitutional challenge against Sosma as academic

Court rules constitutional challenge against Sosma as academic

Lawyers' application to challenge the act was dismissed today by a nine-member bench.

Forget Harapan vs BN, do more investigative work - Jomo tells media

Forget Harapan vs BN, do more investigative work - Jomo tells media

The economist believes that this is one way to advance the 'New Malaysia' concept.

Cabinet bars ministers from talking about ECRL negotiations

Cabinet bars ministers from talking about ECRL negotiations

UPDATED 5.06PM | Guan Eng says talks with China to be conducted 'away from public glare' due to 'sensitivity'.

M'sia to receive part of stolen 1MDB funds this year, says Guan Eng

M'sia to receive part of stolen 1MDB funds this year, says Guan Eng

UPDATED 4.40PM | However, the finance minister declines to reveal the source and exact amount.

Yadim's new appointments in line with Islamic ideals: Mujahid

Yadim's new appointments in line with Islamic ideals: Mujahid

The new board members were chosen to uphold three ideals of Harapan's Islamic values, he reveals.

Deloitte fined RM2.2m for not flagging 1MDB-linked irregularities

Deloitte fined RM2.2m for not flagging 1MDB-linked irregularities

UPDATED 3.48PM | Securities Commission slaps the maximum fine on accounting giant for lapses.
Petronas files reports over 'malicious allegations' in website

Petronas files reports over 'malicious allegations' in website

It is believed that the reports are over an article which alleged preferential treatment for certain companies.

Altantuya wanted to collect fees for 'submarine purchase' translations

Altantuya wanted to collect fees for 'submarine purchase' translations

The slain Mongolian had an agreement with Razak Baginda for translation work, her cousin tells the court.

Jomo: ECRL a scam to cover up 1MDB scandal

Jomo: ECRL a scam to cover up 1MDB scandal

UPDATED 2.25PM | The situation surrounding the rail project, according to the economist, was 'really bad'.

Anti-corruption plan should be a national agenda for everyone to adopt

Anti-corruption plan should be a national agenda for everyone to adopt

MP SPEAKS | All stakeholders, including students and youth, should play a part in building New Malaysia.
Race rhetoric worse than Manogaran's shirt gaffe, says ex-MP

Race rhetoric worse than Manogaran's shirt gaffe, says ex-MP

N Surendran calls it a 'gross injustice' to focus on this issue instead of the serious offences.

When fighting fire with fire is justifiable

When fighting fire with fire is justifiable

LETTER | Yes, Israelis should be banned from this country. But relations should be cut with other countries too.
Stop the hypocrisy, Mahathir told on Israeli athlete ban

Stop the hypocrisy, Mahathir told on Israeli athlete ban

Malaysia also practices discrimination within its borders, says Gerakan vice-president Baljit Singh.

Report: CCCC looking for amicable solution over ECRL

Report: CCCC looking for amicable solution over ECRL

Sources claim that the contractor is not taking talk of the project's termination lightly.

Merhom hopes RCI will deliver justice for Wang Kelian nightmare

Merhom hopes RCI will deliver justice for Wang Kelian nightmare

'They witnessed torture, shooting, sickness, hunger, weakness, hopelessness and death', says the Rohingya organisation.

Free 142 children detained under Poca now, gov't told

Free 142 children detained under Poca now, gov't told

UPDATED 12.45PM | The government should release all of them and give them due compensation, says Suaram.

Convert gov’t flats from rental scheme to ownership plans

Convert gov’t flats from rental scheme to ownership plans

LETTER | Take up after Hong Kong housing board in helping low-income earners own a home.

Current gov't must ensure justice for Wang Kelian victims

Current gov't must ensure justice for Wang Kelian victims

LETTER | Thai and Myanmar authorities involved have been prosecuted but M'sian culprits remain at-large.

US, China face deep trade, IP differences in high-level talks

US, China face deep trade, IP differences in high-level talks

Little indication Chinese officials are willing to address core US demands, say people familiar with the talks.

Survey: PAS now seen as Malay, Muslim defender - more than Umno

Survey: PAS now seen as Malay, Muslim defender - more than Umno

Nearly 30pct of Malay-Muslims picked PAS as the main protector of Malay and Islam issues, Ilham Centre reveals.

Is wooing PAS a good idea?

Is wooing PAS a good idea?

COMMENT | PAS' indifference to moderation as a means to federal power has become a powerful symbol of racial and religious unity.

Yoursay: Umno-PAS combo hard to beat in the hinterlands

Yoursay: Umno-PAS combo hard to beat in the hinterlands

YOURSAY | ‘It will be interesting to see if Rantau and Semenyih by-elections will yield the same results.’
Yoursay: Harapan must fight Umno-PAS divisive politics head-on

Yoursay: Harapan must fight Umno-PAS divisive politics head-on

YOURSAY | ‘Racial outbursts were not tackled in a quick and decisive manner…’

Perkasa: DAP's Sheikh Omar too 'liberal' for preaching job

Perkasa: DAP's Sheikh Omar too 'liberal' for preaching job

His affiliation matters more than his credentials, says the Malay rights pressure group.

'Pay or your brother will die': Threat by 'cop' under probe

'Pay or your brother will die': Threat by 'cop' under probe

The video shows the victim purportedly being shaken down by a 'cop' flashing his gun.

Putrajaya lays out plan to stem graft; new housing fund for B40

Putrajaya lays out plan to stem graft; new housing fund for B40

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