Archive - 24 February 2019

Muhyiddin to Najib on toll plan: What did you do as PM?

Muhyiddin to Najib on toll plan: What did you do as PM?

SEMENYIH POLLS | 'I was in the cabinet, we kept discussing and discussing but there was no decision.'

MCA and DAP clash in ceramah within earshot

MCA and DAP clash in ceramah within earshot

UPDATED 1.10AM | SEMENYIH POLLS | Police pulls plug after things get too hot.

Mahathir: I don't understand PAS' flip-flop

Mahathir: I don't understand PAS' flip-flop

He is uncertain of party's stance despite the expression of support for him to stay on as PM.

Dr M: Takeover of highways based on gov't's capability

Dr M: Takeover of highways based on gov't's capability

It's the first step taken by the gov't to fulfil the GE14 manifesto, says PM.

Police open three investigation papers over insult on Islam

Police open three investigation papers over insult on Islam

IGP says the cases are being investigated under the Penal Code and MCMC Act 1998.
PAS grateful to MACC clearing the air on 1MDB-linked funds

PAS grateful to MACC clearing the air on 1MDB-linked funds

Takiyuddin says PAS will take legal action against anyone perpetuating the claim.
Ezam takes aim at Anwar: 'Should welcome PAS support for Dr M'

Ezam takes aim at Anwar: 'Should welcome PAS support for Dr M'

SEMENYIH POLLS | He says the PKR president had reacted negatively to PAS' pledge.

Awkward moment as village chief can't recognise new gov't leaders

Awkward moment as village chief can't recognise new gov't leaders

SEMENYIH POLLS | The emcee then reminds the chief that he had been provided with a speech text.

Loke: Not all motorists drunkards, don't forget night shift workers

Loke: Not all motorists drunkards, don't forget night shift workers

SEMENYIH POLLS | Announcement on toll negotiations was not an attempt to fish for votes, adds Minister.

In Bossku campaign, Muhyiddin sees Najib's ambition to return as PM

In Bossku campaign, Muhyiddin sees Najib's ambition to return as PM

SEMENYIH POLLS | However, he is unconcerned by Najib's publicity blitz in Semenyih.
Toll abolition pledge from GE14, not to fish for votes - Azmin

Toll abolition pledge from GE14, not to fish for votes - Azmin

SEMENYIH POLLS | The acquisition of the tolled highways is a long-drawn process, says minister.

Azmin rebuts 'PAS propaganda': We've been busy campaigning for Bersatu

Azmin rebuts 'PAS propaganda': We've been busy campaigning for Bersatu

SEMENYIH POLLS | 'They feel uncomfortable with the strength of Harapan,' says PKR No 2.

Umno, PAS warn rally if 'no action' over insulting Prophet Muhammad

Umno, PAS warn rally if 'no action' over insulting Prophet Muhammad

They urge the authorities to rearrest and charge the 68-year-old man who was released on police bail. 

MACC confirms no 1MDB funds found in PAS' account

MACC confirms no 1MDB funds found in PAS' account

Mohd Shukri Abdull states that no evidence found to link the official account and the firm.

Minister wants end to 'bailout cycle' for failing football associations

Minister wants end to 'bailout cycle' for failing football associations

Syed Saddiq says these FAs seek state and later federal help when they can't pay players' salaries.

MCA tells 'crazy' Nazri to join Harapan for playing race card

MCA tells 'crazy' Nazri to join Harapan for playing race card

SEMENYIH POLLS | Youth chief Nicole Wong says Nazri's statements were hurtful to non-Malays. 
Umno calls Putrajaya's move on toll concessions a bailout of Gamuda

Umno calls Putrajaya's move on toll concessions a bailout of Gamuda

SEMENYIH POLLS | 'How much of the government funds will be used?' asks Mohamad Hasan.

PKR reiterates support for Dr M amid PAS' coup theory

PKR reiterates support for Dr M amid PAS' coup theory

Its leadership council stresses the need for the unity within Harapan to be defended.

Gov't announces RM100 cash aid for university students

Gov't announces RM100 cash aid for university students

BPPT will be an improvement on BN's distribution of RM250 book vouchers, according to MOF.

DAP Youth trio tells Syed Saddiq that reforms can't wait

DAP Youth trio tells Syed Saddiq that reforms can't wait

Failing to fulfil Harapan's reform agenda would constitute a 'betrayal' of the rakyat's wishes, they say.

MCA: Will Harapan's toll-free plan encourage street racing?

MCA: Will Harapan's toll-free plan encourage street racing?

Most ordinary folks will not benefit from proposed highway policy, says Chew Mei Fun.

Want to see Rosmah? Then vote BN in Semenyih - Najib

Want to see Rosmah? Then vote BN in Semenyih - Najib

SEMENYIH POLLS | Ex-PM tells voters that he and his wife will visit Kg Minang if BN wins in the polls.

Police urged to take swift action after Hindu idols found at Klang surau

Police urged to take swift action after Hindu idols found at Klang surau

Mujahid Yusof Rawa says this could spark provocation if allowed to continue.

Individuals with gang tattoos face up to 3 years' jail

Individuals with gang tattoos face up to 3 years' jail

Bukit Aman's D7 Unit states that 72 secret socities have been gazetted as unlawful.

Stop debating halal status of vaccines, minister tells anti-vaxxers

Stop debating halal status of vaccines, minister tells anti-vaxxers

UPDATED 5.30PM | 'Vaccines produced in this country are halal, not haram,' says Mujahid.

Bersatu man: Najib should be happy about new toll policy

Bersatu man: Najib should be happy about new toll policy

Akhramsyah Sanusi says the ex-PM would back the move if he were truly the people's champion.

Loke's aide apologises for rant against RTM

Loke's aide apologises for rant against RTM

Lim Swee Kuan states that he is now clear about the state broadcaster's procedures.

Finance Ministry assures economy healthy despite deflation

Finance Ministry assures economy healthy despite deflation

Lim Guan Eng says the 0.7pct fall in CPI for January does not mean the economy is in recession.

Cops open two more investigation papers for Semenyih polls

Cops open two more investigation papers for Semenyih polls

SEMENYIH POLLS | This brings the total to eight from 28 police reports received.

'Can states be blamed if federal-approved projects cause pollution?'

'Can states be blamed if federal-approved projects cause pollution?'

Kelantan deputy CM points out that the DOE has a say in approving development projects.

Congestion charge a 'no-brainer', Najib and Wee told

Congestion charge a 'no-brainer', Najib and Wee told

The move will reduce rush hour traffic while helping motorists save money, says PKR strategist Sim Tze Tzin.

Esszone curfew extended to prevent security breaches

Esszone curfew extended to prevent security breaches

Sabah police commissioner says the curfew, which was due to end tomorrow, will be extended to Mar 12.

China aims to 'optimise' spread of controversial Confucius Institutes

China aims to 'optimise' spread of controversial Confucius Institutes

The stated mission of the government-run bodies is to satisfy global demand to learn Chinese.

Prize-winning former journalist dies of cancer

Prize-winning former journalist dies of cancer

Stephen J Duthie was a correspondent during one of the most tumultuous periods for journalism in the region.

Kim leaves by train for summit with Trump in Hanoi

Kim leaves by train for summit with Trump in Hanoi

This is the second high-stakes nuclear meeting between the two leaders.
Khalil: PAS won't clash with Umno again in future elections

Khalil: PAS won't clash with Umno again in future elections

SEMENYIH POLLS | Joint committee to be set up to ensure the two parties won't lock horns in electoral contests.

Anwar: I won't interrupt Dr M, don't disrupt me when it's my turn

Anwar: I won't interrupt Dr M, don't disrupt me when it's my turn

SEMENYIH POLLS: Let Mahathir do his work, adds the PKR president.
Thousands march as France's 'yellow vest' protests rumble on

Thousands march as France's 'yellow vest' protests rumble on

The movement stages its 15th consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the government.
Maduro's troops block Venezuela aid convoy with tear gas, bullets

Maduro's troops block Venezuela aid convoy with tear gas, bullets

Maduro's government on a collision course with Washington.
Nazri reaches for racial playbook in Semenyih

Nazri reaches for racial playbook in Semenyih

From appointing non-Muslims to top positions to Adib's death, Putrajaya got it all wrong, says ex-law minister.

Behind the mirror of our educational vision

Behind the mirror of our educational vision

COMMENT | Behind this mirror lies the structure of inequality based on race and religious bigotry.
Yoursay: Dr M must bite the bullet on civil service downsizing

Yoursay: Dr M must bite the bullet on civil service downsizing

YOURSAY | ‘This is a hard call, even in Malaysia Baru.’

Gov't moves to 'abolish' tolls and 8 things that happened yesterday

Gov't moves to 'abolish' tolls and 8 things that happened yesterday

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

DOJ: Jho Low gave MO1 US$10m under guise of Mecca ‘project’

DOJ: Jho Low gave MO1 US$10m under guise of Mecca ‘project’

US Justice Department says funds were transferred through a Saudi intermediary.

1MDB co-conspirators got extra US$73.5m in 2013 - DOJ

1MDB co-conspirators got extra US$73.5m in 2013 - DOJ

US Justice Department claims these funds were diverted from 1MDB’s bond offering in 2013.

DOJ: Riza, McFarland spent US$4.2m on mystery stock

DOJ: Riza, McFarland spent US$4.2m on mystery stock

The shares are among three 1MDB-linked assets the US Justice Department is seeking to seize in latest filings.