Archive - 16 February 2019

Salahuddin prepared to meet Johor sultan over mosque speech

Salahuddin prepared to meet Johor sultan over mosque speech

Minister denies making political speech, says he hopes to meet Sultan Iskandar to explain himself. 

Cambodian minister: Incident should serve as lesson for everyone

Cambodian minister: Incident should serve as lesson for everyone

Othsman Hassan says salary offered to 47 M'sian detainees was too good to be true. 

Impossible for us not to support BN, says PAS veep

Impossible for us not to support BN, says PAS veep

Iskandar Ab Samad says the order given was to support BN's Semenyih candidate. 

Warisan to issue statement on Bersatu’s Sabah expansion tomorrow

Warisan to issue statement on Bersatu’s Sabah expansion tomorrow

Darell Leiking says Warisan supreme council hasn't held meeting with president Shafie Apdal so far. 

Mujahid issues letter demanding apology from Hadi

Mujahid issues letter demanding apology from Hadi

Minister seeks apology over PAS president's statement, titled 'He has a degree, but small brain'. 

EC chief: Elections aren't a battlefield, show some manners

EC chief: Elections aren't a battlefield, show some manners

SEMENYIH POLLS | Art Harun calls on all parties to be respectful, in wake of Semenyih fracas. 

Johor sultan 'angered' by minister's alleged speech in mosque

Johor sultan 'angered' by minister's alleged speech in mosque

UPDATED 9.26PM | Salahuddin Ayub, however, denies making a political speech.

Ex-judge calls for proper selection, another wants an RCI

Ex-judge calls for proper selection, another wants an RCI

Syed Ahmad Idid and Mohd Hishamudin Yunus react to explosive revelation of alleged judicial interference.

Stop indicating disunity, PKR info chief urges Harapan leaders

Stop indicating disunity, PKR info chief urges Harapan leaders

Conflicting statements may affect chances of winning Semenyih polls, says Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.  

Report: Hadi gives reporters the slip after Dr M's remarks

Report: Hadi gives reporters the slip after Dr M's remarks

SEMENYIH POLLS | He was asked about PM saying that PAS would not back Umno in the by-election.

Federal gov't isn't powerless over Sg Pulai, lawyer tells minister

Federal gov't isn't powerless over Sg Pulai, lawyer tells minister

N Surendran calls Xavier Jayakumar's comments 'irresponsible', urges Putrajaya to halt development in forest reserve. 

I jumped ship for the sake of my constituents, says Shabudin

I jumped ship for the sake of my constituents, says Shabudin

He says Tasek Gelugor 'can now get whatever services and assistance from the government.'

Saddiq claims he was in headlock, but Papagomo says it’s a hug

Saddiq claims he was in headlock, but Papagomo says it’s a hug

Bersatu Youth chief says he was threatened, while Umno Youth exco member says he was protecting the former. 

‘Freshie’ ministers still learning on the job - Mat Sabu

‘Freshie’ ministers still learning on the job - Mat Sabu

Some of his fellow cabinet members are 'learning how to fight through war,' says the defence minister.

All Perda decisions on land sale made by consensus - Shabudin

All Perda decisions on land sale made by consensus - Shabudin

Ex-Perda chief welcomes probe over land sales, says former board hopes to clarify any misunderstandings. 

Sabahan activists stage silent demo during PM’s speech

Sabahan activists stage silent demo during PM’s speech

The group wants to highlight the many problems the state faces even after the change of gov't.

RCI needed to probe revelations on the judiciary

RCI needed to probe revelations on the judiciary

LETTER | Remedial action will not be effective unless the type and extent of the problem can be ascertained.

M'sians freed from Cambodian jail miss flight home

M'sians freed from Cambodian jail miss flight home

UPDATED 7PM | Saifuddin Abdullah says there was a problem involving administrative matters and logistics.

DPM would welcome RCI on alleged judicial misconduct

DPM would welcome RCI on alleged judicial misconduct

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail calls the proposal 'a good and appropriate move.'

More investments in MCKIP after PM's China visit - Kian Ming

More investments in MCKIP after PM's China visit - Kian Ming

Deputy international trade minister also predicts that GDP for 2019 may be higher than analysts' projections.

Wisma Putra arranging paperwork for 47 M'sians freed by Cambodia

Wisma Putra arranging paperwork for 47 M'sians freed by Cambodia

All detainees freed from the Banteay Mancheay jail will have their papers in order by today.

'Very desperate', Ismail refutes Dr M's claim PAS won't back Umno

'Very desperate', Ismail refutes Dr M's claim PAS won't back Umno

SEMENYIH POLLS | Many PAS leaders turned up for BN Semenyih candidate, says the Umno VP.

FT minister to meet traders on Jalan TAR closure

FT minister to meet traders on Jalan TAR closure

KL mayor says this after receiving a memorandum from dissatisfied shopkeepers.

If needed, DAP will campaign in Malay areas - Guan Eng

If needed, DAP will campaign in Malay areas - Guan Eng

UPDATED 3PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | DAP, he adds, will help its Harapan partners as much as it can.

Gov't open to all options, Liew says on alleged judicial misconduct

Gov't open to all options, Liew says on alleged judicial misconduct

'We will not leave any stone unturned,' adds the minister about actions to be taken.

PAS won’t back Umno in Semenyih polls, claims Dr M

PAS won’t back Umno in Semenyih polls, claims Dr M

UPDATED 2.30PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | He says this when asked about what transpired in his meeting with Hadi.

EPF declares 6.15pct dividend for conventional savings, 5.9pct for shariah

EPF declares 6.15pct dividend for conventional savings, 5.9pct for shariah

The total payout for 2018 amounts to RM47.31 billion.

Putrajaya unhappy over Sg Pulai, but our hands are tied - Xavier

Putrajaya unhappy over Sg Pulai, but our hands are tied - Xavier

UPDATED 3.30PM | 'It is already done, so what you want (us) to do?' asks the natural resources minister.

Putrajaya's clarity, certainty behind GDP growth - Guan Eng

Putrajaya's clarity, certainty behind GDP growth - Guan Eng

Finance minister also notes that the 1 percent headline inflation for 2018 is the lowest in nine years.

Bersatu Youth claims Syed Saddiq almost assaulted by BN supporters

Bersatu Youth claims Syed Saddiq almost assaulted by BN supporters

UPDATED 1.10PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | 'BN supporters provoked us from afar,' alleges assistant secretary.

Police Turkey trip: No need for new SOP, says home minister

Police Turkey trip: No need for new SOP, says home minister

UPDATED 2.35PM | Muhyiddin stresses that he approved the trip after ensuring there was no conflict of interest.

Muhyiddin: Gov't yet to decide on protection for Hamid

Muhyiddin: Gov't yet to decide on protection for Hamid

Judge who claims that judiciary involved in swindling public funds urged to lodge a report.

BN supporter dies outside nomination centre

BN supporter dies outside nomination centre

SEMENYIH POLLS | Police believe he collapsed after suffering from breathing difficulties.

MCA members wear 'Bossku' T-shirts, say Najib better than Dr M

MCA members wear 'Bossku' T-shirts, say Najib better than Dr M

SEMENYIH POLLS | Mahathir only talks about the Chinese being rich, claims one division chief.

After Auschwitz visit, Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitism

After Auschwitz visit, Pence accuses Iran of Nazi-like anti-Semitism

This comes a day after the US vice president attacked Europe for allegedly undermining sanctions on Tehran.

US steps up pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift

US steps up pressure on Maduro via sanctions, aid airlift

The measures are seen as a wider attempt to undermine the Venezuelan president.

Five killed as gunman opens fire at Illinois warehouse

Five killed as gunman opens fire at Illinois warehouse

Five police officers also injured in the attack.

EC confirms four-cornered fight for Semenyih

EC confirms four-cornered fight for Semenyih

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you the nomination process live.

Love in Georgetown and our education system

Love in Georgetown and our education system

Cancellation of this local theatre production tells us something about our education system.
Trump declares emergency for border wall, House panel launches probe

Trump declares emergency for border wall, House panel launches probe

UPDATED 11AM | US president risks plunging into a lengthy legislative and legal battle with Democrats.

If I were Dr Mahathir today at 93…

If I were Dr Mahathir today at 93…

COMMENT | The first thing I would do is to stay far, far away from politics and resign as Bersatu chairperson.
Nod for Nik Abduh's fib? Hadi won't say

Nod for Nik Abduh's fib? Hadi won't say

The PAS president tries to shift attention when asked about the 'funds from Umno' audio clip.

Azmin reminds Najib of trollies full of loot

Azmin reminds Najib of trollies full of loot

SEMENYIH POLLS | The PKR deputy hits back at the former PM over grocery shopping antics.

Does Harapan really want to control Mahathir?

Does Harapan really want to control Mahathir?

The reality is that the Malay establishment never relied on elections to maintain power.
Yoursay: Why is gov’t silent over golf course in forest reserve?

Yoursay: Why is gov’t silent over golf course in forest reserve?

YOURSAY | ‘When we disregard and destroy nature's gifts, there will be consequences.’

Hadi meets Dr M again; Najib-era 'sinful' sponsorship exposed

Hadi meets Dr M again; Najib-era 'sinful' sponsorship exposed

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