Archive - 15 February 2019

The EAC and the matter of illicit outflows

The EAC and the matter of illicit outflows

LETTER | How could Malaysia lose up to US$33.7 billion in illicit outflows from 2006-2015?
By-elections - beware of ministerial visit pitfalls

By-elections - beware of ministerial visit pitfalls

LETTER | It is important that ministers during their "working visits" do not attach any conditions to their handouts or promises.
Cambodia frees all 47 Malaysian detainees

Cambodia frees all 47 Malaysian detainees

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen approved the release.
Johor exco clarifies remark on Sg Pulai mangrove area

Johor exco clarifies remark on Sg Pulai mangrove area

Exco member says he did not confirm that the forest reserve was de-gazetted in 2017.

Police nab two activists defending evicted residents

Police nab two activists defending evicted residents

The two were held after standing in solidarity with 19 families at Tanah Wakap Abdul Carder.
Chief Registrar wants cops to probe judge's damning claims

Chief Registrar wants cops to probe judge's damning claims

The Federal Court's Chief Registrar's Office lodges a police report over the allegations.
Ministry may place more household goods under price control

Ministry may place more household goods under price control

Special committee to study and suggest a list of possible goods, says Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Report: Ex-Sabah Umno members flocking to Bersatu

Report: Ex-Sabah Umno members flocking to Bersatu

It says five MPs and eight state assemblypersons submit membership forms.
Harapan to focus on fence sitters in Semenyih

Harapan to focus on fence sitters in Semenyih

SEMENYIH POLLS | 'There is no use for us to focus on the hardcore supporters who have already made their decision' says S'gor Harapan chair Amirudin Shari.

Airbnb committed to responsible home-sharing

Airbnb committed to responsible home-sharing

LETTER | We understand that new rules are needed and we believe in regulations that are clear, fair and progressive.
Judges are not gods

Judges are not gods

MP SPEAKS | They are officers of the court bound by the strictest of ethical codes.
DAP Youth hits out at Bersatu expansion to Sabah

DAP Youth hits out at Bersatu expansion to Sabah

It’s disrespectful of the people’s choice and a knife in the back of Warisan-led government, says Phoong Jin Zhe.
Perda sues Shabudin over land sale

Perda sues Shabudin over land sale

The Penang authority seeks to either repossess both plots of land or demand for compensation.

No action against top judge as he's retired - CJ's office

No action against top judge as he's retired - CJ's office

Chief Justice explains this in an affidavit-in-reply to a suit alleging judicial interference.

Pakatan Harapan must return to its roots

Pakatan Harapan must return to its roots

MP SPEAKS | The ruling coalition won a fair mandate and must stick to its progressive ideals, not dance to the tune of the right-wing opposition.

Karuna's death in custody - withdraw appeal, urges lawyers group

Karuna's death in custody - withdraw appeal, urges lawyers group

The AG should not act as a defender of public authorities to help them escape liability, says Lawyers for Liberty.
Petronas group CEO named among 100 best global brand guardians

Petronas group CEO named among 100 best global brand guardians

Others on the list include Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Google’s Sundar Pichai and Shell’s Ben Van Beurden.
Guan Eng: 'Gambling funds' used to sponsor cops three times under Najib

Guan Eng: 'Gambling funds' used to sponsor cops three times under Najib

The finance minister's remark comes after the former premier claimed yesterday that he has never heard of such thing during his stint. 

Petrol prices up by one sen, diesel unchanged

Petrol prices up by one sen, diesel unchanged

After midnight, RON95 and RON97 will trade at RM1.98 and RM2.28 per litre respectively.
PM to visit China in April

PM to visit China in April

Mahathir says he's looking forward to improving bilateral ties with the republic.

Authorities mount search for passenger who fell off Penang ferry

Authorities mount search for passenger who fell off Penang ferry

The yet to be identified passenger is believed to have fallen overboard as the vessel headed from George Town to Butterworth this morning.

Minister touts lower tariffs, economic benefits for new solar project

Minister touts lower tariffs, economic benefits for new solar project

Yeo contends solar power not subject to volatility in fuel prices.
Cops nab six over alleged links with Islamic State

Cops nab six over alleged links with Islamic State

The suspects comprise four foreigners and two locals, says IGP. 

Indonesia to propose rubber export cuts in meeting with M'sia, Thailand

Indonesia to propose rubber export cuts in meeting with M'sia, Thailand

This will be put forward at a meeting to discuss ways to prop up prices for natural rubber.

MACC to meet Hamid over alleged judiciary interference

MACC to meet Hamid over alleged judiciary interference

The graftbuster says it can investigate if there are elements of corruption.
Hadi meets Dr M for the second time

Hadi meets Dr M for the second time

UPDATED 3:31PM | Meeting between premier and PAS president took place this morning, says PMO. 

Art Harun denies EC appointments due to court action

Art Harun denies EC appointments due to court action

UPDATED 3.34PM | Chairperson says he wouldn’t risk contempt, appointment plans in the pipeline since November.
Prosecution seeks to transfer Rizal's case to same court with Rosmah's

Prosecution seeks to transfer Rizal's case to same court with Rosmah's

It wants the corruption charges jointly tried with Rosmah's case.

Ex-Bersih activist refutes perception of partisanship in EC role

Ex-Bersih activist refutes perception of partisanship in EC role

UPDATED 3.17PM | Zoe Randhawa pledges to 'listen to all sides' for the sake of democracy, and reform.

Rahim Thamby Chik to Rafizi – debate me if you dare

Rahim Thamby Chik to Rafizi – debate me if you dare

Ex-Malacca CM slams Rafizi for his ‘collecting rubbish’ remark about Bersatu's acceptance of Umno defectors.
Rosmah's defence team objects to transfer of case to High Court

Rosmah's defence team objects to transfer of case to High Court

The case has been fixed for March 15, for mention. 

Updates on crackdown against illegal plastic recycling next week, says minister

Updates on crackdown against illegal plastic recycling next week, says minister

The public can also lodge reports with the Department of Environment, adds Yeo.
'They even beat firefighters,' witness claims to have heard

'They even beat firefighters,' witness claims to have heard

INQUEST | Contractor N Suresh tells this at an inquest to determine firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim's cause of death in the Seafield riots. 

Election Court throws out Marzuki's polls petition

Election Court throws out Marzuki's polls petition

Judge also orders the senator to pay RM5,000 in cost to the Election Commission.
Sangeet urges CJ, gov't to address COA judge's revelations

Sangeet urges CJ, gov't to address COA judge's revelations

'Failure to do will speak for itself,' she says.

Bukit Aman should counter criticisms of Turkey trip with solid proof

Bukit Aman should counter criticisms of Turkey trip with solid proof

MP SPEAKS | Pictures of seminar attended and actions of busting gambling syndicates would speak louder than words.

PM: Gov't will study proposal for RCI on judiciary

PM: Gov't will study proposal for RCI on judiciary

He said this when asked about the affidavit by COA judge Hamid Sultan Abu Backer.

Amanah Youth calls for RCI into alleged judicial interference

Amanah Youth calls for RCI into alleged judicial interference

Carry out the probe thoroughly and fairly, says its deputy chief.
Should someone who lied about his degree remain in the cabinet?

Should someone who lied about his degree remain in the cabinet?

COMMENT | It's ok to be a degree-less deputy minister, but being deceitful should not be acceptable.

Mahathir: Bersatu will be set up in Sabah to support Shafie

Mahathir: Bersatu will be set up in Sabah to support Shafie

UPDATED 3.43PM | Bersatu chair says move is meant to help, not challenge, Warisan-led gov't. 

Kinrara Oval to remain - Syed Saddiq

Kinrara Oval to remain - Syed Saddiq

The Youth and Sports Ministry has given special approval for the cricket association to continue operations at the cricket venue.

On the trail of defectors post-GE14

On the trail of defectors post-GE14

TRACKER | Our special page will help you keep track of the ever-changing allegiances in Parliament.
Come clean on top cops' trip to Turkey

Come clean on top cops' trip to Turkey

LETTER | It is a matter of transparency and accountability.

Call to support local electronics and electrical companies

Call to support local electronics and electrical companies

MP SPEAKS | They are better than their Chinese counterparts and more competitive than many European machine designers and makers.

Enact anti-hopping laws now, Gerakan says amid Umno defections

Enact anti-hopping laws now, Gerakan says amid Umno defections

Switching parties halfway after being elected is a betrayal of voters' trust, says Gerakan No 2. 

LFL: We have proof of further interference with judiciary

LFL: We have proof of further interference with judiciary

Group says it believes implicated judge is the one identified in COA judge's affidavit as 'ARLC'.
Please, Harapan, we have had enough of baloney

Please, Harapan, we have had enough of baloney

LETTER | Get your bearing right and do something better.
1MDB case: Roger Ng agrees to be extradited to US

1MDB case: Roger Ng agrees to be extradited to US

UPDATED 1.28PM | Ex-Goldman Sachs banker consents after extradition terms are read out in KL Sessions Court. 

MACC nabs Treasury officer over alleged RM1.5m bribe

MACC nabs Treasury officer over alleged RM1.5m bribe

UPDATED 12.22PM | The officer allegedly sought the amount from a company in exchange for a contract. 

Dire need for integrity in the Malaysian judiciary

Dire need for integrity in the Malaysian judiciary

LETTER | Let's implement changes within the judicial bureaucracy to reward good practices and punish the transgressors.

Support for Najib in Semenyih shows BN can win - PAS

Support for Najib in Semenyih shows BN can win - PAS

PAS No 2 Tuan Ibrahim says both he and his president, will support BN's candidates in the Semenyih polls. 

Unlicensed hotel, Airbnb operators urged to register with Tourism Ministry

Unlicensed hotel, Airbnb operators urged to register with Tourism Ministry

Delays in registering can lead to stern action from authorities, says Mohamaddin Ketapi.

Be brave and hold RCI on judiciary - Patriot

Be brave and hold RCI on judiciary - Patriot

The truth must be uncovered, stresses the veteran group president.
MACC sets up 24-hour ops centre for Semenyih polls

MACC sets up 24-hour ops centre for Semenyih polls

Public can report cases of corruption or abuse of power during by-election to the centre. 

DAP's 'foreign funding' more dangerous than RM90m - PAS

DAP's 'foreign funding' more dangerous than RM90m - PAS

The audio, in which PAS' Nik Abduh admitted that PAS had received money from Umno, is already 'academic', says party's deputy president.
Nothing wrong with IGP, top cops going to Turkey - Muhyiddin

Nothing wrong with IGP, top cops going to Turkey - Muhyiddin

Working trip wasn't directly sponsored by private company, says home minister. 

Roger Ng plans return to US to face 1MDB charges

Roger Ng plans return to US to face 1MDB charges

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker intends to plead not guilty in US court, says his lawyer. 

Do leaders need real degrees, or PhDs in 'ampu-bodek-ology'?

Do leaders need real degrees, or PhDs in 'ampu-bodek-ology'?

COMMENT | 'If degrees are immaterial, maybe we should judge people solely on their ability to curry favour.'

US negotiating multibillion-dollar fine with Facebook - report

US negotiating multibillion-dollar fine with Facebook - report

The social media has been under probe for inappropriately sharing information with Cambridge Analytica.
Trump puts on a few pounds, enters obese range - medical report

Trump puts on a few pounds, enters obese range - medical report

But the US president remains in good health overall.
Lawyer slams Johor gov't for keeping mum on Sg Pulai encroachment

Lawyer slams Johor gov't for keeping mum on Sg Pulai encroachment

 ’There can be no excuse for flattening part of a world-class mangrove reserve to build a golf course.'
Yoursay: New EC members should set benchmark of integrity, honesty

Yoursay: New EC members should set benchmark of integrity, honesty

YOURSAY | ‘The future of Malaysian democracy lies in the hands of the new appointees.’
Yoursay: Grave conflict of interest for betting firm to fund police trip

Yoursay: Grave conflict of interest for betting firm to fund police trip

YOURSAY | ‘Have we become so corrupt that we can’t see the wrong in this sponsored trip?’
Judge claims judiciary swindled public funds; Semenyih polls candidates unveiled

Judge claims judiciary swindled public funds; Semenyih polls candidates unveiled

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.