Archive - 18 February 2019

This comes after reports that Britain has decided it can mitigate risks.

SEMENYIH POLLS | Muhyiddin says the problem in Perak is minor and 'we don't want distractions'.

UPDATED 8.04PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | Bersatu president says when trapped, the normal thing for them is to lie.

COMMENT | We emphasise again the urgency for laws to be amended and for these laws to include all children.

INQUEST | The Civil Defence Force trainee says he felt 'broken' after not making it in time for the firefighter's funeral.

Amanah, PKR and DAP leaders dismiss talk of a possible backdoor deal between the two parties.

Federal Court rules Warisan's Kimanis candidate complied with the Election Petition Rules.

KL police chief says that they have the suspect’s information, including his address.

Xavier Jayakumar says all activities on the mining and export of the mineral can be resumed.

UPDATED 5.55PM | He wants Takiyuddin Hassan to furnish evidence of such a plot.

The PKR president says the claim is an attempt to divert attention away from RM90m issue.

PAS claims, for this reason, it has pledged support to the prime minister.

UPDATED 3.58PM | The Sabah chief minister urges party members to remain calm and focus on developing the state.

SEMENYIH POLLS | The 30-year-old Harapan candidate says he's confident the voters will back him despite his young age. 

The accused is alleged to have committed the offence at a cemetery in Bukit Mertajam, last year.

UPDATED 7.12PM | COA judge says he will only provide information once a taskforce to convene an RCI is formed.

Najib's FB page is doing 'far better' than those of major politicians, according to an advertising firm.

UPDATED 3.30PM | INQUEST | Civil Defence Force trainee says he spotted this while ferrying him to a hospital.

UPDATED 3.41PM | Acting Umno president Mohamad Hasan says he is prepared for a fresh contest.

Juan Guaido sets Feb 23 deadline for a showdown with Maduro.

'Billion Dollar Whale' is a sad but fascinating tale of corruption, says the business magnate.

The Dewan Negara speaker also suggests the state appointment quota be raised from two senators per state to three.

This after the US president invoked a national emergency to tap into military and other funds to build the wall. 

BOOK REVIEW | Kee Thuan Chye's account of the years between GE13 and GE14 makes for a good read.

COMMENT | Rappler arrest and Khashoggi killing are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to muzzling journos.

An attack on the national parliament's computer network had been detected this month.

UPDATED 11.58AM | Consent judgement agreed by both parties with no admission of liability by gov't and police.

Communications minister says he will 'do the necessary' after reading report from state broadcaster.

SEMENYIH POLLS | If PAS supporters vote for BN this time, the ruling coalition will find it tough to retain the seat.

SEMENYIH POLLS | Aiman clarifies he put his studies on hold as he had to care for his sick grandmother.

MP SPEAKS | Delay in ordering an RCI into the allegations of judicial interference is undermining public faith.

ADUN SPEAKS | 'Even after receiving funds from Umno, Hadi would not think twice of betraying Umno.'

The Swiss AG had authorised prosecution of the ex-PetroSaudi employee last September.

LETTER | This fraternal organisation has been wrongly demonised for too long in Malaysia.

The Amanah president decries the Islamist party's 'backdoor dealings' with Umno. 

At a CNY event, the prime minister advises against being hostile towards other races and religions.

The backlash occurs amidst rising communal tensions across the country.

This is to ensure locals don't fall for scams abroad, says ministry sec-gen.

Lim Lip Eng dares PAS deputy to put the allegation on record or face a defamation suit. 

Poland upset over remarks about Polish collaboration in the Holocaust.

Berlin says this will occur even if Britain leaves the EU with a deal.

Analysts say the tour is an attempt by Mohammed to rebuild his reputation after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

SEMENYIH POLLS | Don't look at the federal gov't as it has only been in power for 9 months, says Amirudin Shari. 

 VP Mike Pence's trip to Europe deepened divisions with traditional allies over Iran and Venezuela.

YOURSAY | ‘Criminality has infected all branches of the government, from the top to the bottom.’

YOURSAY | ‘If Mahathir feels that this deal was hatched out of pragmatism, then he has to explain himself.’

COMMENT | What is the government's stance on gambling?

COMMENT | PSM works for the grassroots; winning an electoral contest is not the point of their struggle.

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

Takiyuddin Hassan says meeting with Dr M was to pledge support in the event of a no-confidence vote.