Archive - 4 February 2019

PAS man says alliance with Umno will crush Anwar's ascension

PAS man says alliance with Umno will crush Anwar's ascension

Mokhtar Senik adds PAS and Umno will capture states held by Harapan, as well as the federal government.
IGP: No decision to abolish discount for traffic summonses yet

IGP: No decision to abolish discount for traffic summonses yet

Fuzi says police would get all the details on the discount offer and refer them to the Home Ministry. 

Police mull reward for information leading to Jho Low's arrest

Police mull reward for information leading to Jho Low's arrest

IGP says cops are also open to others giving out a reward for info on the fugitive businessperson. 

Russian couple detained for tossing baby in street performance

Russian couple detained for tossing baby in street performance

On the baby’s condition, cops say she was reported to be safe and had no injuries.
CNY spirit abounds as FT mufti presents cakes to neighbours

CNY spirit abounds as FT mufti presents cakes to neighbours

He says Malaysians should go back to basics in the sense they are one big family.
Miros: Additional AES cameras can cut down rate of road accidents

Miros: Additional AES cameras can cut down rate of road accidents

This is because speeding has been identified as one of the main causes of road accidents.

After court settlement, Nik Abduh 'audio' on RM2m from Umno dredged up

After court settlement, Nik Abduh 'audio' on RM2m from Umno dredged up

This comes two days after Hadi agreed to settle his defamation suit against Sarawak Report.

Felda settlers association welcome call to diversify crops

Felda settlers association welcome call to diversify crops

The prime minister had suggested that they diversify their crops to avoid being caught in a commodity price slump.
Celebrate diversity, never disrupt harmony - Dr M's CNY message

Celebrate diversity, never disrupt harmony - Dr M's CNY message

PM says nurturing the relationship among the people of various races, religions and cultures is not an easy thing.

Sabah agrees to set minimum marriage age at 18

Sabah agrees to set minimum marriage age at 18

Jannie Lasimbang says the review of the law would involve amending the Native Courts Enactment.

Semenyih polls – Farid Ravi dismisses Umno candidature speculation

Semenyih polls – Farid Ravi dismisses Umno candidature speculation

The well-knowm Islamic preacher says he is not interested in politics, preferring to concentrate on his vocation.
The falling ringgit: Why Harapan needs to do more ...

The falling ringgit: Why Harapan needs to do more ...

COMMENT | Can Malaysians move on beyond the convenient, nay expedient, blame game of historical “bungling”?
60pct of cancer cases in M'sia detected late - Dzulkefly

60pct of cancer cases in M'sia detected late - Dzulkefly

One of the main factors is the lack of awareness on the importance of screening, says minister. 
Gov't needs to do more for cancer patients

Gov't needs to do more for cancer patients

MP SPEAKS | Shortage of oncologists, high costs and availability of drugs among issues to be looked into.

'Superman' Hew's appointment not political, says Kok Wai

'Superman' Hew's appointment not political, says Kok Wai

He says the former MCA president was appointed transport minister despite being a nutritionist.
'Hindu' student made to take Islamic Studies, father seeks Edu Ministry's help

'Hindu' student made to take Islamic Studies, father seeks Edu Ministry's help

The NRD registered M Luganeshvari as a Muslim, despite a pending appeal by her Hindu-born mother to renounce Islam.
Ex-journalist lodges police report against Gedong rep

Ex-journalist lodges police report against Gedong rep

Joseph Tawie says he will lodge another report with the MACC on Thursday.
Police report lodged against Lokman Adam for alleged insults against Dr M

Police report lodged against Lokman Adam for alleged insults against Dr M

The defamatory remarks and insults were allegedly made in a video clip the Umno man posted on Facebook.

S’wak Report case: 'Be a gentleman and keep quiet', Hanipa tells PAS leaders

S’wak Report case: 'Be a gentleman and keep quiet', Hanipa tells PAS leaders

'Just admit the party that filed the suit was not confident to proceed to trial, let alone to win the case'.

Banners appear in Semenyih, dispute in Bersatu over candidate

Banners appear in Semenyih, dispute in Bersatu over candidate

A source from the party tells Malaysiakini that party grassroots are divided into several camps on the matter.
Adib inquest: Temple's task force files for judicial review

Adib inquest: Temple's task force files for judicial review

INQUEST | On the Coroner's Court barring it from being an interested party in the inquest into firefighter's death.

Kadir Jasin: Did PAS withdraw suit fearing 'the truth'?

Kadir Jasin: Did PAS withdraw suit fearing 'the truth'?

The veteran journalist alleges the Islamist party fears that the facts surrounding the RM90m would have come out.
PHEB a victim of fake news, says its chief and Penang DCM Ramasamy

PHEB a victim of fake news, says its chief and Penang DCM Ramasamy

It's done by irresponsible parties unhappy with a businessperson's support of the state gov't, he adds.
Peace in Southern Thailand hinges on discretion of both sides, says Rahim

Peace in Southern Thailand hinges on discretion of both sides, says Rahim

The Malaysian facilitator points out that the rebel groups and Bangkok must decide on the future course of the peace talks.
We have been sidelined, rues Kelantan DAP

We have been sidelined, rues Kelantan DAP

Its chairperson says other component parties in the state have been given positions.
Solve old-age poverty, instead of jailing their children

Solve old-age poverty, instead of jailing their children

LETTER | The gov't should address the high cost of living so senior citizens' welfare are better taken care of.

ECRL uncertainty seen as key reason for caution on construction sector

ECRL uncertainty seen as key reason for caution on construction sector

CIMB Research states conflicting news reports over the project also send mixed messages over its outlook.
Appointing Javanese, Bugis as village leaders - Sabah to study all aspects, says Shafie

Appointing Javanese, Bugis as village leaders - Sabah to study all aspects, says Shafie

The chief minister says the matter must be closely analysed to avoid disputes and marginalisation of ethnic groups.

3 steps for Harapan to win the communications war

3 steps for Harapan to win the communications war

The best defense is a good offense - especially a coordinated, unified offense.
It's 2019 but are M'sians really ready to be happy?

It's 2019 but are M'sians really ready to be happy?

COMMENT | We have come a long way - let's not give up now.

Research firm: Harapan risks losing popularity due to its policies, infighting

Research firm: Harapan risks losing popularity due to its policies, infighting

A substantial fall in its popularity could further escalate infighting among the coalition's component parties, warns Fitch Solutions.
Terminating water supply an act of extreme cruelty

Terminating water supply an act of extreme cruelty

ADUN SPEAKS | Sada did just that to 50 families in Sungei Getah Estate in Kedah.

Trump says sending US troops to Venezuela 'an option'

Trump says sending US troops to Venezuela 'an option'

The US president turns down Maduro's request for a meeting.

Rebel group suspends peace talks in KL with Thai gov't

Rebel group suspends peace talks in KL with Thai gov't

Efforts for peace in southern Thailand in disarray, with Majlis Syura Patani disappointed with attitude of peace panel head.
Pope arrives in UAE for historic Gulf visit, condemns Yemen war

Pope arrives in UAE for historic Gulf visit, condemns Yemen war

Pope Francis visiting UAE for interfaith dialogue.
A Malay Malaysia

A Malay Malaysia

COMMENT | Class divisions and conflict in Malay society.

Search team finds wreckage of missing soccer player Sala's aircraft

Search team finds wreckage of missing soccer player Sala's aircraft

The plane is believed to have crashed into the English Channel on Jan 21.
Yoursay: Conflicting tribunal views do not equal 'constitutional crisis'

Yoursay: Conflicting tribunal views do not equal 'constitutional crisis'

YOURSAY | 'Just because a lawyer was appointed by the AG doesn't mean they must share the same view.'
Yoursay: Punish errant ex-EC commissioners as lesson to all

Yoursay: Punish errant ex-EC commissioners as lesson to all

YOURSAY | 'This action to deprive them of their pensions is a good starting ground.'

PAS maintains RM90m from BN a lie; Bersatu and Amanah differ on Azmin

PAS maintains RM90m from BN a lie; Bersatu and Amanah differ on Azmin

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