Archive - 6 February 2019

EU's Tusk says no-plan Brexiteers deserve 'place in hell'

EU's Tusk says no-plan Brexiteers deserve 'place in hell'

Theresa May’s bid to renegotiate deal is rebuffed a day before her arrival in Brussels.

PAS: Where's the 'biased' impact study on dual-language programme?

PAS: Where's the 'biased' impact study on dual-language programme?

Khairuddin Aman Razali fears that DLP could become the nation's 'main education policy.'

Cops identify family of three killed Silk Expressway accident

Cops identify family of three killed Silk Expressway accident

UPDATED 9PM | Goh Tian Hing and his parents were killed after the vehicle they were in skidded and caught fire.

Netanyahu election rival moots West Bank settlement removals

Netanyahu election rival moots West Bank settlement removals

'We need to find a way not to have dominion over other people,' says ex-general Benny Gantz.

I studied in the US' Cambridge International University - Marzuki

I studied in the US' Cambridge International University - Marzuki

The university, however, is not accredited and has a dubious website.

Warisan VP: No talks with Bersatu, please honour agreement

Warisan VP: No talks with Bersatu, please honour agreement

Deal with Warisan for Bersatu to not set up base in Sabah still stands, according to Junz Wong.

Deputy minister decries edits to qualifications on Wikipedia page

Deputy minister decries edits to qualifications on Wikipedia page

'Evil intentions' behind the flurry of edits to his academic details, says Marzuki Yahya.

DAP never worked with 'this' PAS, Kit Siang tells MCA

DAP never worked with 'this' PAS, Kit Siang tells MCA

This after Wee Ka Siong defended BN-PAS cooperation, saying DAP did the same when in the opposition.

Police, Perak Forestry Dept deny Orang Asli threatened over blockade

Police, Perak Forestry Dept deny Orang Asli threatened over blockade

Acting Perak police chief states that the Kg Tasik Cunex case will not be investigated further.

Siti Nurhaliza not Harapan's pick for Semenyih - Mukhriz

Siti Nurhaliza not Harapan's pick for Semenyih - Mukhriz

SEMENYIH POLLS | 'Her name has not come up so far,' says the Bersatu deputy president.

Johari Abdul moots 'Bangsa Kedah' to foster unity

Johari Abdul moots 'Bangsa Kedah' to foster unity

State PKR chief thinks Kedahans should remain united regardless of their political beliefs.

Bersatu ready to enter Sabah, talks with Warisan ongoing

Bersatu ready to enter Sabah, talks with Warisan ongoing

Sec-gen Marzuki Yahya says an announcement on the matter will only be made after the Semenyih polls.

MOF lodges report over ‘Tabung Haji only umrah provider’ claim

MOF lodges report over ‘Tabung Haji only umrah provider’ claim

Finance Ministry denies it issued  an order banning Muslims from engaging other umrah package providers
Waytha told off for being like MIC after saying Harapan can't help Indians

Waytha told off for being like MIC after saying Harapan can't help Indians

'I urge him not to bring this culture of divide and rule into the coalition,' says PKR's G Rajandran.

Align MYSalam, Peka B40 to national health plan

Align MYSalam, Peka B40 to national health plan

LETTER | In the quest for political mileage, politicians have disregarded the national health agenda.
Report: Orang Asli accuse Perak Harapan gov't of logging native land

Report: Orang Asli accuse Perak Harapan gov't of logging native land

It mirrors the situation on the east coast, where Gua Musang Orang Asli accuse the PAS state govt of the same.

Anwar, Wan Azizah visit Azmin after his surgery

Anwar, Wan Azizah visit Azmin after his surgery

Economic affairs minister is recovering after an operation to remove gallstones.

Analysts: 'Uncle Kentang' won't split votes in Semenyih

Analysts: 'Uncle Kentang' won't split votes in Semenyih

SEMENYIH POLLS | History shows that only extraordinary independents stand a chance at the polls, they say.

Join forces with us, S'gor Umno Youth tells 'Uncle Kentang'

Join forces with us, S'gor Umno Youth tells 'Uncle Kentang'

SEMENYIH POLLS | They want him to campaign with them for BN to show dissatisfaction with Harapan.

PSM seeks funds, volunteers for Semenyih bid

PSM seeks funds, volunteers for Semenyih bid

SEMENYIH POLLS | It officially announces it will contest the March 2 polls, but has yet to name a candidate.

Courageous of Sabah to set minimum marriage age at 18

Courageous of Sabah to set minimum marriage age at 18

MP SPEAKS | With consolidated efforts from all parties, child marriages can soon be a thing of the past.
MAHB rejects mediation overture on KLIA2 fees from AirAsia

MAHB rejects mediation overture on KLIA2 fees from AirAsia

The letter to amicably resolve their ongoing dispute on passenger service charges was sent by the airline’s lawyers.

Police: Secret societies target suburbs for extortion

Police: Secret societies target suburbs for extortion

They have now set their sights on housing construction sites, says senior Bukit Aman officer Rohaimi Md Isa.

PAS right to settle Sarawak Report suit - Umno sec-gen

PAS right to settle Sarawak Report suit - Umno sec-gen

Annuar Musa says PAS had to take action as the article could have hurt the party at the polls.

Syed Saddiq did meet Vincent Tan, says tycoon's son

Syed Saddiq did meet Vincent Tan, says tycoon's son

This was done to get more local products to be promoted in 7-Eleven outlets, Morvin Tan explains.

MACC begins probe into claim PAS was paid RM90 million

MACC begins probe into claim PAS was paid RM90 million

UPDATED 5.34PM | It began probe after a report was received from the police yesterday, a source informs.

Queensland floods: Malaysian students are safe

Queensland floods: Malaysian students are safe

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says report this was received from Education Malaysia Australia.

Fake news, Dr M says on cabinet reshuffle rumours

Fake news, Dr M says on cabinet reshuffle rumours

The speculation started following a blog post claiming Azmin would be appointed DPM.

Malaysia must leverage on its diversity to become top-class

Malaysia must leverage on its diversity to become top-class

MP SPEAKS | We must share the ideal that this beloved nation belongs to all of us, that we have a shared destiny.
Najib: I never cancelled Mahathir's projects, I improved them

Najib: I never cancelled Mahathir's projects, I improved them

We cannot cancel what the previous administration did, (but) we can make it better than before, he says.

Rule of law - the 'reset button' needs to be pressed

Rule of law - the 'reset button' needs to be pressed

COMMENT | To ensure there is no selective immunity in the prosecution of graft and power abuse cases in the country.

Must the transgender community fear for their lives?

Must the transgender community fear for their lives?

LETTER | The police must protect all Malaysians, despite nationality, gender, religion and sexual orientation.

Yoursay: Harapan’s dilemma – win Malay support or continue with reforms?

Yoursay: Harapan’s dilemma – win Malay support or continue with reforms?

YOURSAY | 'It is impossible to have the cake and eat it at the same time.'

Stop the unfair treatment of the aged workers

Stop the unfair treatment of the aged workers

LETTER | The retirement age for Malaysians is 60, but still many are not ready to slow down at work and retire.

Doctors move parents to say 'no' to female genital mutilation

Doctors move parents to say 'no' to female genital mutilation

They will launch campaign at two Cairo hospitals by pinning blue ribbon badges to the clothing of newborn baby girls.

US Senate passes pro-Israel bill, measure also rebukes Trump

US Senate passes pro-Israel bill, measure also rebukes Trump

Senate backed the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act by a lopsided 77-23.

Wang Kelian – into the heart of darkness

Wang Kelian – into the heart of darkness

COMMENT | I think nobody really wants to uncover the truths behind these mass killings near the Thai border.

Semenyih will be the Waterloo of Najib, Umno and PAS

Semenyih will be the Waterloo of Najib, Umno and PAS

COMMENT | Najib and Zahid, once again, will be the albatrosses around the necks of Umno and PAS.

I must be a serial killer, jests Najib

I must be a serial killer, jests Najib

The former PM relates the 'great lies' spread by Harapan that led to BN's downfall in GE14.

Diversity, harmony celebrated across political divide on CNY

Diversity, harmony celebrated across political divide on CNY

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