Archive - 5 February 2019

Cops raid private party in Pudu, arrest 117

Cops raid private party in Pudu, arrest 117

Police say 314 people were interrogated and 115 of them tested positive for drugs.
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Kelantan

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Kelantan

The Chinese community in the state are deeply knowledgeable of the Malay-Muslim customs.
Zahid returns to political scene this Thursday

Zahid returns to political scene this Thursday

He will be speaking at a forum in his Bagan Datuk constituency, on PAS and Umno's alliance.
In CNY greeting, Hadi recalls ties with Chinese foster uncles, in-law

In CNY greeting, Hadi recalls ties with Chinese foster uncles, in-law

He says a civilised society should take advantage of a country's diversity to unite.
Guan Eng: 2019 will be beginning of nation's economic development

Guan Eng: 2019 will be beginning of nation's economic development

'We have been able to strengthen our fiscal position since last year,' says finance minister. 
MAIM: Allegation over mosque management defamatory, malicious

MAIM: Allegation over mosque management defamatory, malicious

Mohd Sofi refutes Malacca PAS commissioner’s claim that mosques in the state were no longer 'functioning'.
Wan Azizah says not heard of impending cabinet reshuffle

Wan Azizah says not heard of impending cabinet reshuffle

Any decision on changes to the cabinet was the prerogative of Mahathir, adds DPM.

Marzuki to show proof of his Cambridge University degree

Marzuki to show proof of his Cambridge University degree

'I regard this as a political game. Let’s leave it to the police,' says deputy foreign minister.  
Mahathir to forge greater bumiputera economic agenda

Mahathir to forge greater bumiputera economic agenda

COMMENT | The Malays, especially the Umno Malays, must thank Dr M for their abundant bounty.

Najib clashes with 'Superman' over MCBC appointment

Najib clashes with 'Superman' over MCBC appointment

One says the other has not apologised and the other says one has not repented.
Agricultural land scarce, says Banting assemblyperson

Agricultural land scarce, says Banting assemblyperson

He cites the example of farmers ploughing land actually gazetted as a forest reserve.
MOE denies 'forced Islamic Studies' claim, says 'Hindu' student taking Moral

MOE denies 'forced Islamic Studies' claim, says 'Hindu' student taking Moral

DG Amin Senin adds under the Education Act, Islamic Studies a core subject for Muslim students. 

After fire, Uptown Puchong traders deny 'no permit' claim

After fire, Uptown Puchong traders deny 'no permit' claim

The Seri Serdang assemblyperson had claimed that their bazaar was operating without a planning permit.
RM90m fund: No need official report for MACC probe, says Amanah

RM90m fund: No need official report for MACC probe, says Amanah

Faiz Fadzil says allegation had been exposed by media and the defence documents filed by S'wak Report editor.  

Explain settlement and video, Raja Bahrin tells PAS

Explain settlement and video, Raja Bahrin tells PAS

He says the party's leadership must provide details of the Sarawak Report suit settlement and the Nik Abduh video
'Uncle Kentang' reveals plans to join Semenyih polls

'Uncle Kentang' reveals plans to join Semenyih polls

SEMENYIH POLLS | He pledges that he will follow the ways of Islam in serving the people.
Filial piety still shines among the Chinese

Filial piety still shines among the Chinese

COMMENT | The jottings by Tunku Mufuza, a former TNB lawyer, inspired me to write this.

Gov't mulls 'cradle to grave' policy for vulnerable groups

Gov't mulls 'cradle to grave' policy for vulnerable groups

This follows the recent tragedy where two senior citizens died after being caught in a crowd that turned up for free food vouchers.
Report: Equanimity brokerage firm in talks with 20 interested buyers

Report: Equanimity brokerage firm in talks with 20 interested buyers

Bloomberg reports that the buyers, some 'big household names in yachting terms', come from the Middle East, Russia and Asia.

PM’s wife Dr Siti Hasmah visits Azmin Ali in Hospital

PM’s wife Dr Siti Hasmah visits Azmin Ali in Hospital

The minister’s daughter tweets this, but does not say which hospital or what surgery Azmin underwent.

Mat Hasan: Understand each other's cultures to erase suspicions

Mat Hasan: Understand each other's cultures to erase suspicions

At the MCA open house, the acting Umno president says diversity is the nation's strength and should not be turned into a weakness.
How Malaysia can transform from a global kleptocracy...

How Malaysia can transform from a global kleptocracy...

MP SPEAKS | And move on to become a leading nation in integrity in the world.

Common for opposition parties to cooperate, says Wee

Common for opposition parties to cooperate, says Wee

UPDATED 2.05PM | MCA president says DAP and PAS had once cooperated when both were in the opposition bloc.
MACC: No report lodged on PAS' RM90 million by 'Umno'

MACC: No report lodged on PAS' RM90 million by 'Umno'

TMI reports that no formal report has been filed on the matter, despite all the coverage over the claim.

'BN candidate must be marketable, acceptable to all'

'BN candidate must be marketable, acceptable to all'

SEMENYIH POLLS | Umno acting president Mohamad Hasan says he's not going to field a candidate who 'has expired'.
Senator warns of 'war' among Republicans over Trump border wall

Senator warns of 'war' among Republicans over Trump border wall

It seems to me Trump's going to have to go it alone, by declaring an emergency, says Lindsey Graham.

US Senate breaks from Trump on Syria troop pullout vote

US Senate breaks from Trump on Syria troop pullout vote

It votes 70-26 in favour of a non-binding amendment, drafted by Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Huawei CFO may fight extradition by claiming US political motive

Huawei CFO may fight extradition by claiming US political motive

Meng Wanzhou is the central figure in a high-stakes dispute between the United States and China.

Yoursay: Will M'sia ever be racially, religiously tolerant?

Yoursay: Will M'sia ever be racially, religiously tolerant?

YOURSAY | Not as long as there are parties that use religion to justify exclusion and discrimination.

Critics poke at PAS over S'wak Report suit; PM's CNY message promotes diversity

Critics poke at PAS over S'wak Report suit; PM's CNY message promotes diversity

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

Gong Xi Fa Cai from Malaysiakini

Gong Xi Fa Cai from Malaysiakini

We hope the Year of the Pig will bring peace, justice and freedom to all.