Archive - 21 February 2019

UPDATED 12.30AM | 'We know where he is but we cannot being him back unless the country cooperates'.

Zuraida says this following probe into death of six firefighters in October last year.

She also urged party members to give their undivided support to the government.

SEMENYIH POLLS | 'No gov't would be able to repair all the damage in eight months'.

SEMENYIH POLLS | At least 10 police reports have been lodged since campaigning began.

SEMENYIH POLLS | Ku Abdul Rahman is the first defector to do so and more are expected to follow suit.

In saying this, veteran journo Kadir Jasin says Putrajaya is serious about self-regulation of local media.

Minister says political and economic considerations must be taken into account when pushing for change.

The premier says it reminded him of his days as defence minister in the 1980s.

He adds that he will assist the coalition's election machinery even if he is not the by-election candidate.

Selangor MCA chief questions the timing of Guan Eng's announcement.

UPDATED 6.19PM | The incident in Port Klang is deemed by locals as act of sullying a place of worship.

LETTER | M'sians have been long aware or suspected of the threadbare erosion of the justice system.

The fugitive had claimed he was ordered by Putrajaya to kill 'Russian spy' Altantuya, says Australian tribunal.

The focus is to complete the first phase of its development.

INQUEST | On X-ray report, Nantha Kumeran says he could see Adib was suffering from lung contusion.

The minister says he has maintained this stand from day one.

Ng Wei Aik says his Facebook post had been taken out of context and used to question the Penang CM.

UPDATED 1AM | SEMENYIH POLLS | The electoral watchdog cites the non-participation of the Harapan and BN candidates as the reason for cancellation.

Ex-PM says the Umno lawyer was helping him pay his former media advisor for 'several years of work'. 

China government calls for respect for the sovereignty of China in deciding its own destiny.

The Electoral Reform Committee is holding a series of public engagement sessions and will set up a website soon.

Amanah veep claims PAS is diverting attention from its own scandal over Nik Abduh audio recording. 

Ex-defence minister welcomes probe over land swap deal allegations. 

This is on the constitutionality of Section 18C of the Societies Act 1966.

UPDATED 3.36PM | The AG says any request for postponement must be made 'the ordinary way'.

Communications minister says RTM followed protocol in prioritising PM's speech over that of transport minister and Negeri MB.  

Council of Eminent Person chair says the team is coming over on his invitation. 

PM hopes civil servants can find jobs in other sectors once country is developed enough. 

If Bersatu insists on being race-based after the trip, it should consider leaving Harapan, he says.

Former law minister says failure to probe allegations of judicial misconduct could lead to erosion of public trust.

The whistleblower portal claims RM2.5 million in cash was put into PAS' Bank Islam account.

Tan Hong Pin calls committee member's statement urging PM to resign 'irresponsible'. 

With so much speculation over shifting allegiances, vote would be litmus test of party’s stance.

Its National Cyber Security Centre chief says Britain hasn't seen evidence of malicious activity by China comapny. 

With the population growing, maybe this can be planned for the future, adds the youth minister.

Four Defence Ministry land deals were specifically done to ensure BN politicians win, says Mat Sabu.

Stadlen's legal rep denies Stadlen is in hiding and rues the charge in absentia with laundering RM15 million.

COMMENT | Harapan should not respond to farcical allegations, but press PAS where it's weak...

QUESTION TIME | Inaction over alleged misrepresentation of qualifications reflects decline in coalition’s moral standards.

COMMENT | Train wreck syndrome or not, people like to read about Ibrahim Ali and other clickbait villains.

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