Archive - 3 February 2019

Najib: I never paid RM90m to Hadi, PAS

Najib: I never paid RM90m to Hadi, PAS

Ex-PM says Harapan gov't could easily check accounts if any such money flowed to the Islamist party.

Trader who allegedly insults Agong seeks forgiveness

Trader who allegedly insults Agong seeks forgiveness

Pahang police chief says the trader was released yesterday after being detained for two days. 

After settling suit, PAS maintains S'wak Report has no proof on RM90m

After settling suit, PAS maintains S'wak Report has no proof on RM90m

'There is no impact because everyone already knows about it. For us, it is a lie and libel,' says Tuan Ibrahim.
Khairuddin slams claim Dr M paying for S'wak Report's legal fees

Khairuddin slams claim Dr M paying for S'wak Report's legal fees

He says the fake poster was made viral at a time when Hadi asked for an out-of-court settlement.
Think tank: Cameron a wake up call to go beyond good governance

Think tank: Cameron a wake up call to go beyond good governance

Cent-GPS says voters who were highly reliant on commodity prices had voted against Harapan.

Mahfuz wants gov't to review demerit system

Mahfuz wants gov't to review demerit system

Amanah veep says the system is seen as a burden to the people.

Number of drug mules on the rise - Bukit Aman

Number of drug mules on the rise - Bukit Aman

Those involved are paid up to RM10k for transporting drugs, according to the Narcotics Crime Investigation Dept.

PAS says too costly to pursue S'wak Report, doesn't want to burden members

PAS says too costly to pursue S'wak Report, doesn't want to burden members

Razman Zakaria adds the party may need to collect more donations once the final cost becomes clear.
Former journalist claims intimidation by cops over FB post

Former journalist claims intimidation by cops over FB post

Joseph Tawie says his statement was recorded over a post critical of Gedong rep Mohd Naroden Majais.

Gov't open to studying law to protect neglected seniors

Gov't open to studying law to protect neglected seniors

'It is really inappropriate for any child to neglect or abuse his or her parents,' Waythamoorthy says.

Dr M: Monocultural farming a problem amid declining palm oil prices

Dr M: Monocultural farming a problem amid declining palm oil prices

PM advocates mixed farming to farmers to avoid financial difficulties when crop prices fall.

Perak MB denies rumours on clashes with DAP

Perak MB denies rumours on clashes with DAP

Faizal Azumu says the DAP leadership welcomed his presence in every programme the party organised. 

'King of Trolls' Najib strikes again, seeks 'permit' to selfie in Langkawi

'King of Trolls' Najib strikes again, seeks 'permit' to selfie in Langkawi

His FB post is believed to be in response to local Bersatu leaders lodging reports ahead of his visit.

Ministry in talks with developers accused of encroaching on gov't land

Ministry in talks with developers accused of encroaching on gov't land

Khalid Samad says company behind the Medan Imbi projects has been in touch with FT Ministry.

K'tan Bersatu accepts Azmin's appointment to lead state council

K'tan Bersatu accepts Azmin's appointment to lead state council

State party chief says there is no need to debate decisions made by central Harapan leaders.

New policies needed to regulate palm oil production and price

New policies needed to regulate palm oil production and price

LETTER | The government's current efforts to rectify the situation are not enough.
Home Ministry working on purging 'enemies' within - Azis

Home Ministry working on purging 'enemies' within - Azis

'I know there are traitors among us who leak information,' says the deputy minister.

MySalam deal shows MOF no different under Harapan

MySalam deal shows MOF no different under Harapan

LETTER | Great Eastern's so-called RM2b donation isn't really a donation when money does not change hands.

Cops seize RM5.6m of ketamine hidden in Chinese tea packets

Cops seize RM5.6m of ketamine hidden in Chinese tea packets

Three men arrested in the drug bust, says Bukit Aman Narcotics Crimes Investigation Department.

With CNY approaching, DAP rep suggests lifting of fireworks ban

With CNY approaching, DAP rep suggests lifting of fireworks ban

Gov't can impose conditions to ensure public safety and clamp down on smuggling, says Ong Boon Piow.

Where is PAS' dignity, Amanah asks after suit withdrawal

Where is PAS' dignity, Amanah asks after suit withdrawal

Raja Bahrin claims many PAS supporters want to know what happened to the donations to cover legal costs.

MAHB: We don't set, fix or control passenger service charge

MAHB: We don't set, fix or control passenger service charge

It says the PSC is under the purview of independent regulators Mavcom.

Daim's alarming defence of political patronage

Daim's alarming defence of political patronage

LETTER | There has merely been a changing of the guard, the perpetuation of the old regime is now more ferocious.

Australia says last asylum-seeker children will soon leave Nauru

Australia says last asylum-seeker children will soon leave Nauru

PM Scott Morrison says the last of the children have had their claims to resettle in the US processed.

No need for criticism against the Muslim dress code

No need for criticism against the Muslim dress code

LETTER | Those who choose to abide by the religious instruction are facing discrimination.

UK's May says to seek 'pragmatic' Brexit solution in Brussels

UK's May says to seek 'pragmatic' Brexit solution in Brussels

British PM denies that she will consider an early election if the Brexit deal passes Parliament.

Queries raised over appointment of 'Superman' to business council

Queries raised over appointment of 'Superman' to business council

Why make DAP-linked Hew the CEO of MCBC when there are others more qualified candidates, asks MCA veep.

MP wants Hadi to come clean on withdrawal of suit

MP wants Hadi to come clean on withdrawal of suit

Lim Lip Eng asks PAS to answer claims made by S'wak Report that it had received RM90m from Najib.

Maduro proposes new parliament vote as Venezuelans protest

Maduro proposes new parliament vote as Venezuelans protest

The president seeks to shore up his rule after a senior general defected to the opposition.

When hell freezes over, Malaysia will not be spared

When hell freezes over, Malaysia will not be spared

COMMENT | With the Earth crumbling around us, our priorities are still misplaced.

Mental health in M’sia - What you should know

Mental health in M’sia - What you should know

COMMENT | Improving the mental healthcare system and destigmatising mental illness are equally important.

Yoursay: Racist? Yes, which is why we should ratify Icerd

Yoursay: Racist? Yes, which is why we should ratify Icerd

YOURSAY | ‘If you don’t want migrants, create laws to stop them from coming – not abuse them when they are here.'

S’wak Report’s PAS article stays intact; Hanipa says Najib to get day in court

S’wak Report’s PAS article stays intact; Hanipa says Najib to get day in court

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

Education Ministry allocates RM100m for dilapidated schools in S’wak

Education Ministry allocates RM100m for dilapidated schools in S’wak

Ministry says Maszlee Malik is committed towards tackling dilapidated schools in the state and nationwide.