Archive - 2 February 2019

French 'yellow vests' march through Paris denouncing police violence

French 'yellow vests' march through Paris denouncing police violence

Protesters denounce use of flash ball riot control guns banned in much of Europe.

Wanita PKR urges law on violence against women to be introduced

Wanita PKR urges law on violence against women to be introduced

Haniza Talha says current guidelines to address workplace sexual harassment are insufficient.

Ikatan divided amid failed attempts to court Bersatu

Ikatan divided amid failed attempts to court Bersatu

Ikatan head Abdul Kadir purportedly wants Umno splinter group to join Bersatu, while its Youth chief objects. 

Rais to Bersatu: Leave Najib be, wait for his trial outcome

Rais to Bersatu: Leave Najib be, wait for his trial outcome

Unnecessary to lodge police reports over ex-PM's Langkawi trip, Negeri Sembilan party chief says. 

Trader arrested for allegedly insulting Agong

Trader arrested for allegedly insulting Agong

The 45-year-old is being probed under the Sedition Act for a Facebook post which went viral. 

Russia follows US in suspending nuclear arms treaty

Russia follows US in suspending nuclear arms treaty

The Russian gov't has also been instructed not to initiate disarmament talks with Washington. 

Voices of moderation must prevail

Voices of moderation must prevail

LETTER | Every effort must be made now to encourage M'sians to participate in muhibbah events. 

'Hallucinating' MIC has lost Cameron forever - Ramasamy

'Hallucinating' MIC has lost Cameron forever - Ramasamy

DAP central committee member rejects MIC's insistence that the seat is on loan.

The PBD Convention: A waste of time and money

The PBD Convention: A waste of time and money

COMMENT | It is increasingly becoming a festival solely for rich 'non-resident Indians'.

PSM likely to field Nik Aziz Afiq Abdul in Semenyih

PSM likely to field Nik Aziz Afiq Abdul in Semenyih

Party source says decision to pick local Youth member over veteran S Arutchelvan was made by central committee. 

Is drug use really a trigger for violent crimes?

Is drug use really a trigger for violent crimes?

Contrary to popular opinion, experts say there is no direct link between criminality and the consumption of drugs.

Muslim dress code: NGOs reiterate call for anti-discrimination laws

Muslim dress code: NGOs reiterate call for anti-discrimination laws

JAG responds to Human Resources Ministry’s statement that the guidelines are currently being finalised.

Duo arrested for threatening trader who allegedly insulted King

Duo arrested for threatening trader who allegedly insulted King

Police say the two men were angry over the trader's Facebook comments on the Agong.

Putting political mileage ahead of public healthcare

Putting political mileage ahead of public healthcare

LETTER | The RM100 million budget of Peka B40 can be better utilised within the public healthcare network.

S'wak Report editor pleased article on PAS' RM90m stays despite settlement

S'wak Report editor pleased article on PAS' RM90m stays despite settlement

'I stood my ground and the article remains online,' says Rewcastle-Brown.

Peka B40 scheme still in pioneer phase - Health Ministry

Peka B40 scheme still in pioneer phase - Health Ministry

Dzulkefly says the ministry is still studying the acceptance of all stakeholders towards the protection scheme.

Estimated RM1m damage after fire razes 200 stalls in Puchong

Estimated RM1m damage after fire razes 200 stalls in Puchong

40 firefighters and six fire engines were deployed to the scene early this morning.

Applications for second, third phases of BSH now open

Applications for second, third phases of BSH now open

Finance Ministry says the process of registration and updating household info began yesterday.

Rais - Bersatu's front runner for Semenyih polls?

Rais - Bersatu's front runner for Semenyih polls?

The acting Hulu Langat division head says, however, that it is up to the leadership to decide on his candidacy.

Annuar: BN victory in Semenyih will deal 'fatal blow' to Bersatu

Annuar: BN victory in Semenyih will deal 'fatal blow' to Bersatu

It will also hasten the transition of power from Mahathir to Anwar, he claims.

Hanipa: Many grumbling why Najib not yet behind bars, but...

Hanipa: Many grumbling why Najib not yet behind bars, but...

De facto deputy law minister stresses that Harapan respects the principle of the presumption of innocence.

Cops urged to monitor Najib function in Langkawi

Cops urged to monitor Najib function in Langkawi

UPDATED 5.36PM | Local Bersatu division lodges five reports to ensure that the ex-PM's programme is not racist or seditious.

Mahathir's departure will be Harapan's fall - Vigneswaran

Mahathir's departure will be Harapan's fall - Vigneswaran

The MIC chief says the coalition is surviving due to PM's previous experience in government.

MCA questions new stamp duty exemption, says it only benefits the rich

MCA questions new stamp duty exemption, says it only benefits the rich

Nicole Wong believes the gov't should be putting the needs of the B40 and fresh graduates first.

Burgess says private sale the norm after failed Equanimity auction

Burgess says private sale the norm after failed Equanimity auction

Brokerage firm CEO states this after Jho Low accused gov't of ruining the superyacht's value.

Your era of Umno sowing hate against PAS is over, Asyraf tells Dr M

Your era of Umno sowing hate against PAS is over, Asyraf tells Dr M

The Umno Youth chief expects Umno and PAS to continue their cooperation.

Ushering in the new year

Ushering in the new year

Workers prepare lanterns ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations at the Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur.

US aid in the West Bank and Gaza has ceased, says official

US aid in the West Bank and Gaza has ceased, says official

According to Middle East envoy, USAid assistance cut at the request of the Palestinian Authority. 

Hadi to settle Sarawak Report suit out of court

Hadi to settle Sarawak Report suit out of court

PAS president's political secretary says the settlement was finalised through a Feb 1 consent order.

NewsGuard's 'real news' seal of approval helps spark change in fake news era

NewsGuard's 'real news' seal of approval helps spark change in fake news era

NewsGuard markets itself as an independent arbiter of credible news.
Umno Youth attack on Sheikh Omar borders on racism, says Patriot

Umno Youth attack on Sheikh Omar borders on racism, says Patriot

Its president Mohd Arshad Raji adds that the DAP rep is qualified to sit on Yadim's board of trustees.

In defeat, Kit Siang reminds M’sians ‘we’re in the same boat’

In defeat, Kit Siang reminds M’sians ‘we’re in the same boat’

INTERVIEW | Cameron polls and a recent survey on Malay sentiments are causes for concern to the DAP veteran.

The Icerd-supporting hypocrites

The Icerd-supporting hypocrites

COMMENT | The political class benefit when people condone certain forms of racism.
US approves cheaper Botox alternative

US approves cheaper Botox alternative

The alternative known as Jeuveau will be up to 25 percent cheaper than Botox.

1MDB imbroglio may cost ex-Goldman CEO up to RM58m in bonuses

1MDB imbroglio may cost ex-Goldman CEO up to RM58m in bonuses

Goldman says Blankfein would receive US$20.5m in annual compensation for 2018.

MIC vows Cameron seat will return to the party in GE15

MIC vows Cameron seat will return to the party in GE15

MIC president S Vigneswaran insists the seat belongs to his party.

Don't let ex-EC chief off the hook; PM doesn't trust Malay sentiment poll

Don't let ex-EC chief off the hook; PM doesn't trust Malay sentiment poll

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

Yoursay: Harapan lost because they were second best

Yoursay: Harapan lost because they were second best

YOURSAY | ‘But its problem in Cameron Highlands was not insurmountable.’