Archive - 13 February 2019

Najib: I'm a thief who steals people's hearts

Najib: I'm a thief who steals people's hearts

The former premier responds to PKR deputy president Azmin Ali dubbing him 'Pencuriku'.

Saifuddin contacts Cambodian DPM over release of 47 M'sians

Saifuddin contacts Cambodian DPM over release of 47 M'sians

He says two Wisma Putra officials are in Banteay Meanchey to continue discussions with Cambodian authorities.

Clarify Johor MB's 'fake degree', Khaled tells UPM, Maszlee

Clarify Johor MB's 'fake degree', Khaled tells UPM, Maszlee

Umno veep takes education minister to task for alleged inaction over the controversy.

PSM announces youth member as Semenyih candidate

PSM announces youth member as Semenyih candidate

UPDATED 11PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | Nik Aziz Afiq Abdul, 25, is a local traditional masseur.

Philippine journalist at odds with Duterte arrested for libel

Philippine journalist at odds with Duterte arrested for libel

Rappler chief executive Maria Ressa accused of cyber libel over a 2012 article.

Ramkarpal: Bersatu taking in Umno defectors 'completely wrong'

Ramkarpal: Bersatu taking in Umno defectors 'completely wrong'

Bukit Gelugor rep says there is no evidence to suggest the seven MPs have 'repented' since leaving Umno. 

PAS: Why was 'middle finger' charge against Siti Kasim dropped?

PAS: Why was 'middle finger' charge against Siti Kasim dropped?

The episode has created a negative perception of the AGC, says info chief Nasrudin Hassan.

Anti-corruption plan just a camouflage?

Anti-corruption plan just a camouflage?

LETTER | The PM and the Harapan administration have already shown everything is just lip service.
Indonesia pressures Instagram to take down gay Muslim comic strips

Indonesia pressures Instagram to take down gay Muslim comic strips

Minister warns that the service could be blocked if the account displaying the comic was not removed.

Restate stand on Muhyiddin's 'Malay first' remark, Kit Siang told

Restate stand on Muhyiddin's 'Malay first' remark, Kit Siang told

MCA veep points to the DAP veteran's criticism of Muhyiddin's similar remark nine years ago.
'Blind spot' meant no contact between fire truck, EMRS van

'Blind spot' meant no contact between fire truck, EMRS van

INQUEST | Supervisor Badrul Hisyam Salim says Adib's team missed his order to stay in vehicle during temple riots.

Shahril: EAC a tacit admission all is not well on the ground?

Shahril: EAC a tacit admission all is not well on the ground?

Isn't the cabinet already supposed to improve the economy, Umno Youth deputy chief asks.

Court dismisses bid by Seafield temple devotees to stop demolition

Court dismisses bid by Seafield temple devotees to stop demolition

UPDATED 7.42PM | One City allowed to continue with its writ of possession for the land.

Islamic council told to stop eviction of 19 families in Butterworth

Islamic council told to stop eviction of 19 families in Butterworth

Families holding out for better compensation for MAIPP's Tanah Wakaf Abdul Cauder development project.

Employment injury scheme enacted after detailed study

Employment injury scheme enacted after detailed study

LETTER | Benefits of insurance for the self-employed are long-term and wide-ranging, says Socso.
PAS calls for probe on DAP's 'foreign funding'

PAS calls for probe on DAP's 'foreign funding'

The Islamist party denies lodging the report in relation to Nik Abduh's controversial audio recording.
MOF: Gaming company sponsored Fuzi's anti-online gambling trip

MOF: Gaming company sponsored Fuzi's anti-online gambling trip

Lim Guan Eng says that it wasn't the ministry that funded the Istanbul trip, but Da Ma Cai.

Nik Abduh: Hadi gave his blessings for 'money from Umno' audio denial

Nik Abduh: Hadi gave his blessings for 'money from Umno' audio denial

Bachok MP says he wanted to come clean, but PAS leaders insisted he deny the matter in view of the GE.

Thai election body seeks dissolution of party that nominated princess

Thai election body seeks dissolution of party that nominated princess

The Thai Raksa Chart is one of several parties up by Thaksin Shinawatra loyalists.

Tanah Merah MP joins Bersatu but son remains loyal to Umno

Tanah Merah MP joins Bersatu but son remains loyal to Umno

Ikmal Hazlan says although his father is on the opposite side, their relationship will not be broken.
Now an ally, Guan Eng still condemns Shabudin's 'monster' view

Now an ally, Guan Eng still condemns Shabudin's 'monster' view

DAP sec-gen says he will raise the issue of ex-Umno MPs joining Bersatu during Harapan's presidential meeting.

Health Ministry has never approved herbal remedies for dengue - DG

Health Ministry has never approved herbal remedies for dengue - DG

Dr Noor Hisham advises the public to practise preventive measures and to seek immediate medical treatment if symptoms appear.
Is Azmin insulting Cameron or Semenyih folk, asks Najib

Is Azmin insulting Cameron or Semenyih folk, asks Najib

Ex-PM responds to minister's 'come to Semenyih if you dare' remark.
Penang city council responsible for Bukit Kukus landslide, probe reveals

Penang city council responsible for Bukit Kukus landslide, probe reveals

Investigation committee also lists three companies it says are responsible for the tragedy.

Witness: Someone told me fireman 'kena bantai', others clueless

Witness: Someone told me fireman 'kena bantai', others clueless

INQUEST | Amirrul Adli M Yussli also recalls seeing a group of men helping the injured firefighter. 

M'sia can post 4.8 to 4.9 GDP growth for 2018 - deputy minister

M'sia can post 4.8 to 4.9 GDP growth for 2018 - deputy minister

Ong Kian Ming says the country will be able to grow further this year with good policies in place.

After losing faith in cops, pastor Koh’s family seeks PM's help

After losing faith in cops, pastor Koh’s family seeks PM's help

They want Dr M to order a fresh police probe into the disappearance of Koh and three others.

Be wary of recruiting opportunists, warns Hannah Yeoh

Be wary of recruiting opportunists, warns Hannah Yeoh

Her statement comes a day after Bersatu takes in ex-Umno MPs.

Ismail Sabri: 'Spirit of Camerons' will take Umno to victory in Semenyih

Ismail Sabri: 'Spirit of Camerons' will take Umno to victory in Semenyih

SEMENYIH POLLS | The victory in Camerons has strengthened Umno's confidence, he adds.
Two years on, Pastor Koh abduction case is gathering dust

Two years on, Pastor Koh abduction case is gathering dust

LETTER | The public has a right to expect more resolutions of unsolved cases under the Pakatan Harapan administration.
'Frogs hopping into Bersatu': Betrayal

'Frogs hopping into Bersatu': Betrayal

ADUN SPEAKS | This is not what the rakyat voted for in GE14.

We got RM90m but our office lifts not working, quips Hadi

We got RM90m but our office lifts not working, quips Hadi

During a press conference in Marang, the PAS president is bombarded with questions on S'wak Report's claim

Najib misfeasance suit – court to hear review application

Najib misfeasance suit – court to hear review application

Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Khairuddin Abu Hassan's review is to be heard after appeal by Tony Pua on a similar case.
Don't host F1 if no money even for athletes, KJ tells PM

Don't host F1 if no money even for athletes, KJ tells PM

Ex-minister dismisses Dr M's statement that he hopes to see M'sia host F1 race again. 

Hadi: Nik Abduh spoke about Umno money 'in an academic sense'

Hadi: Nik Abduh spoke about Umno money 'in an academic sense'

He refers to a recording in which Nik Abduh says PAS asked Umno for RM2 million.
Public being misled over Penang tunnel and highway projects

Public being misled over Penang tunnel and highway projects

COMMENT | The assertion that 'PIL 1 is the most expensive highway to be built in history' is invalid and made with ill-intention.
MCCC hopes M'sia-China find common understanding on projects

MCCC hopes M'sia-China find common understanding on projects

These are the ECRL and other projects that are being reviewed by the Harapan government.
We should be ashamed of how we treat foreign workers

We should be ashamed of how we treat foreign workers

LETTER | While quick to protest over perceived infringements on our own rights, Malaysians have a terrible record of defending migrant labourers.
MACC probes DBKL officers over river cleaning project 'leak'

MACC probes DBKL officers over river cleaning project 'leak'

KL mayor has also ordered transfer of 20 personnel from DBKL's procurement division.

Ex-Kota Tinggi MP claims trial to 14 bribery charges

Ex-Kota Tinggi MP claims trial to 14 bribery charges

Ehsanuddin is given RM30,000 bail and ordered to report to MACC on the first week of every month.

Firing and hiring of an MB - Lessons from the Perak crisis

Firing and hiring of an MB - Lessons from the Perak crisis

SPECIAL REPORT | Experts share their views on laws that could prevent such events from resulting in political uncertainty.

Launching ‘Era Melayu Baru’

Launching ‘Era Melayu Baru’

COMMENT | Semenyih should be the launchpad for Harapan’s vision of a New Malay.
Possibilities in living, and the finality of dying

Possibilities in living, and the finality of dying

COMMENT | As I see loved ones being struck down by cancer, life takes on a poignant meaning.

Raub gold mine loses appeal against Bukit Koman resident

Raub gold mine loses appeal against Bukit Koman resident

UPDATED 3.40PM | Federal Court rules that RAGM failed to prove two news articles were defamatory.

Jalan TAR to be reserved for pedestrians, buses from March 15

Jalan TAR to be reserved for pedestrians, buses from March 15

This is so the public can shop and carry on other activities without having to deal with traffic, says the FT minister.

Mother of dead maid treated 'like a dog' calls for justice

Mother of dead maid treated 'like a dog' calls for justice

'She died not because of her sickness, but because she was tortured.'

Theresa May seeks more time to amend Brexit deal

Theresa May seeks more time to amend Brexit deal

'Hold your nerve,' the British PM tells lawmakers as EU holds firm it will not reopen the deal.

Hanipa: Leaders’ academic qualifications an ethical matter, not legal

Hanipa: Leaders’ academic qualifications an ethical matter, not legal

However the deputy de facto law minister says honesty is expected of politicians.

Siti Kasim: An inconvenient woman

Siti Kasim: An inconvenient woman

COMMENT | Siti Kassim gives the finger to religious bigots and fascist racists.

Malays in Semenyih won't fall for 'Pencuriku' Najib's antics, says Azmin

Malays in Semenyih won't fall for 'Pencuriku' Najib's antics, says Azmin

'I will wait for you in Semenyih, I will chase you and catch you and expose you as a thief'.

No summons yet from Umno for leaving party, says Hulu T'gganu MP

No summons yet from Umno for leaving party, says Hulu T'gganu MP

It was reported that the opposition party was going to take legal action against defectors.

Ministers' presence in Semenyih not an issue - Azmin

Ministers' presence in Semenyih not an issue - Azmin

He says ministers are constantly serving regardless if there is a by-election or not.

UK foreign secretary condemns attack on BBC cameraman at Trump rally

UK foreign secretary condemns attack on BBC cameraman at Trump rally

A supporter pushed the journalist and cursed him.

'El Chapo' found guilty by US jury, expected to receive life without parole

'El Chapo' found guilty by US jury, expected to receive life without parole

The 11-week trial saw more than 50 witnesses testifying.
BN, Harapan to unveil Semenyih candidates tomorrow

BN, Harapan to unveil Semenyih candidates tomorrow

SEMENYIH POLLS | Both will announce their chosen candidates within an hour of each other.

No country for fake degrees

No country for fake degrees

COMMENT | The last thing we need is for ministers to lie to us to get into a position to govern us.

Yoursay: Refraining from posting holiday photos isn't enough

Yoursay: Refraining from posting holiday photos isn't enough

YOURSAY | 'Let Harapan leaders and their families flaunt their wealth, to their own ruin and destruction.'
Yoursay: Ministers shouldn't promote any product besides nation's resources

Yoursay: Ministers shouldn't promote any product besides nation's resources

YOURSAY | 'Soft drinks today, billion ringgit projects tomorrow.'
Indira wants cops to reveal status of search for missing daughter

Indira wants cops to reveal status of search for missing daughter

'If you could find Jamal Md Yunos in Indonesia in a few days, why can’t you find my child?'

PAS hands over accounts to MACC

PAS hands over accounts to MACC

The bank statements will facilitate the probe into claims the party received RM90 million.

Ex-Umno MPs join Bersatu; EAC a show of no-confidence?

Ex-Umno MPs join Bersatu; EAC a show of no-confidence?

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

PM hopes F1 comes back to M’sia

PM hopes F1 comes back to M’sia

Dr M also expresses hope that M'sia will continue to produce motorsport stars, including engineers.