Archive - 1 March 2019

Semenyih folks turn up in droves for polling day eve rallies

Semenyih folks turn up in droves for polling day eve rallies

SEMENYIH POLLS | Both Harapan and BN make last-minute appeals.
Lokman: Problem with AG is that he was Chin Peng's lawyer

Lokman: Problem with AG is that he was Chin Peng's lawyer

SEMENYIH POLLS | As such, he implies that he has communist leanings.
Income tax exemption on rental income now available

Income tax exemption on rental income now available

LETTER | The exemption order was just published on Feb 27, 2019, and it takes effect from Jan 1, 2018.
Insults and the 'new Malaysia'

Insults and the 'new Malaysia'

LETTER | Let us not cruise on autopilot with old rules and patterns.
Time to counter Najib

Time to counter Najib

LETTER | Harapan has been slow and unimpressive in responding to Najib's online attacks.
Johor plans to no longer depend on S'pore for treated water supply

Johor plans to no longer depend on S'pore for treated water supply

Menteri Besar Osman Sapian says the plan will be finalised soon.

Azmin: Petrol ceiling price reduction nothing to do with polls

Azmin: Petrol ceiling price reduction nothing to do with polls

He points to the stable prices of oil worldwide over the past few weeks.
Azmin: S'gor breeds successful Malays, not neglect them

Azmin: S'gor breeds successful Malays, not neglect them

PKR No 2 says there are more successful Malays in Selangor than any other state. 

PAS spiritual leader's Porsche sold off, says aide

PAS spiritual leader's Porsche sold off, says aide

This was revealed when he showed the documents to the MACC. 

Charges against Papagomo too harsh, says Lip Eng

Charges against Papagomo too harsh, says Lip Eng

Calling someone 'stupid' is rude, not a criminal offence, the DAP MP says.

DAP MP: Swift action against Papagomo, none against crooked cops?

DAP MP: Swift action against Papagomo, none against crooked cops?

Lim Lip Eng lodges an MACC report on this matter and claims there is bribery within Bukit Aman.

Penang land reclamation – ‘Why put sand in our rice bowls?’

Penang land reclamation – ‘Why put sand in our rice bowls?’

Fisherman’s daughter laments disruptive effect of state government’s development projects.

Girl's MyKid record intact, NRD demands apology from NGO

Girl's MyKid record intact, NRD demands apology from NGO

Legal action will be taken if NGO doesn't apologise, says NRD chief.
Final say for new hospitals comes from Finance Ministry, says Dzulkefly

Final say for new hospitals comes from Finance Ministry, says Dzulkefly

The health minister responds to Dr M's speech in Semenyih last night.

Survey: BN to win Semenyih unless Harapan replicates GE14 'magic'

Survey: BN to win Semenyih unless Harapan replicates GE14 'magic'

SEMENYIH POLLS | More than half of the respondents agree that Najib's 'Bossku' campaign had a positive impact for BN.
Pro-MCA NGO wants KFC boycott but says research not done

Pro-MCA NGO wants KFC boycott but says research not done

It claims prices were increased 'silently'.

NGOs stage protest against Penang's mega projects

NGOs stage protest against Penang's mega projects

These include road projects, undersea tunnel and island reclamation plans.

RON97 up 5 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 up 5 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 will cost RM2.43 per litre from midnight tonight.

Deal by Boustead to sell hotel not yet finalised, says Defence Ministry

Deal by Boustead to sell hotel not yet finalised, says Defence Ministry

It accuses Najib of spreading fake news about the purported sale.
NGOs gather at Semenyih mosque to protest insults to Prophet

NGOs gather at Semenyih mosque to protest insults to Prophet

Vowing to defend him with their last drop of blood, the groups held a demo after Friday prayers.
Asyraf Wajdi warns of rally bigger than anti-Icerd

Asyraf Wajdi warns of rally bigger than anti-Icerd

The Umno Youth chief says it would be in response to the government's alleged failure to curb attacks on Islam.
Indian voters want more action from Harapan gov't

Indian voters want more action from Harapan gov't

SEMENYIH POLLS | They support the ruling coalition but also raise several issues in the constituency.

Vell Paari: Maika payments to me were refunds

Vell Paari: Maika payments to me were refunds

MIC sec-gen also claimed to have been blackmailed prior to SR article.
Study on toll concession takeover due within three months

Study on toll concession takeover due within three months

Finance minister says further takeovers are likely to be more complicated than one currently being negotiated with Gamuda.
Shafee claims AG reversing on freedom of speech stand with contempt bid

Shafee claims AG reversing on freedom of speech stand with contempt bid

He recollects how Thomas opposed a gag order application, saying 'this is a free country with freedom of speech'.
Rafizi turns sleuth, implicates GLC boss in PAS' 'RM1.4m' for Clare

Rafizi turns sleuth, implicates GLC boss in PAS' 'RM1.4m' for Clare

After comparing numbers, PKR veep discovers the 14-digit account number and successfully transfers RM10.

Witness: Mob attacked car at temple riots, but later apologised

Witness: Mob attacked car at temple riots, but later apologised

ADIB INQUEST | Passenger Chan Wei Jiet said mob halted attack on his car after hearing him speak to driver.

Call for more severe penalty over insults against prophet

Call for more severe penalty over insults against prophet

Protesters want the federal government to take action.
US going after Osama’s son, places US1 million bounty on his head

US going after Osama’s son, places US1 million bounty on his head

Counter-terrorism officials say Hamza is emerging as leader of Al-Qaeda, which is lying low but still active.
Sarawak can become major tourist destination

Sarawak can become major tourist destination

LETTER | Coordinated efforts needed to make this dream a reality.
Gov’t targets to collect RM150b in direct taxes this year

Gov’t targets to collect RM150b in direct taxes this year

Lim Guan Eng says this was achievable based on the targeted economic growth of 4.9 per cent.

No-go for school outdoor activities in hot weather

No-go for school outdoor activities in hot weather

Education Ministry also reminded parents to encourage children to drink plenty of water.

Clare's lawyer: If account fake, bank made huge mistake

Clare's lawyer: If account fake, bank made huge mistake

UPDATED 2.27PM | Americk Sidhu contends that the cheque for the amount was written in front of him.
'RM1.4m for S'wak Report' – PAS claims bank account fake

'RM1.4m for S'wak Report' – PAS claims bank account fake

UPDATED 3.54PM | 'Some friends checked the account number, and it doesn't exist,' says info chief.

Nothing wrong with having socialist ideas

Nothing wrong with having socialist ideas

Harapan leaders should honour their commitment to put the people first, particularly on issues of affordable education and healthcare.
PSM accuses Dr M of BN-like threat against voters

PSM accuses Dr M of BN-like threat against voters

UPDATED 2.12PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | 'This is gutter politics and cheap politics', Arutchelvan censures the PM.

Explain track record, Wang Kelian RCI chief told

Explain track record, Wang Kelian RCI chief told

Lawyers for Liberty wants Arifin Zakaria to come clean on his previous tenure as chief justice.

Downscaling LRT 3 is an absurd move

Downscaling LRT 3 is an absurd move

Lower capacity and frequency of trains, delayed completion and reduced park and ride spots indicate a lack of vision by transport ministry.

Najib fails in bid to dismiss Sri Ram

Najib fails in bid to dismiss Sri Ram

UPDATED 4.01PM | This is in relation to the former premier's 1MDB-related cases.

What does PM see in Syed Saddiq?

What does PM see in Syed Saddiq?

COMMENT | The young minister is best placed to reform our sports scene, but more steps must be taken. 

N Korea wanted sanctions lifted in exchange for partial nuclear plant closure

N Korea wanted sanctions lifted in exchange for partial nuclear plant closure

This is according to a senior US State Department official.

Five years on, missing MH370 remains a mystery

Five years on, missing MH370 remains a mystery

A look back on various search efforts over the years.

Are taxpayers footing the bill for 'special advisers'?

Are taxpayers footing the bill for 'special advisers'?

COMMENT | Such appointments by ministers give rise to some grave concerns.
I’ll walk out of interviews but not on my people, says Najib

I’ll walk out of interviews but not on my people, says Najib

Ex-premier brushes off award given to Al-Jazeera, saying there was no basis for journo's Altantuya obsession.
Court greenlights AG's bid to cite Shafee for contempt

Court greenlights AG's bid to cite Shafee for contempt

UPDATED 11.22AM | This is over a video of Shafee commenting on the move to discharge Najib over three money- laundering charges.

Tok Mat: Squatters now dwell in big house, landlords turn squatters in small house

Tok Mat: Squatters now dwell in big house, landlords turn squatters in small house

SEMENYIH POLLS | Though using race to fish for votes, Umno's acting chief insists he is not a racist.

Palm oil producing countries to send ministerial mission to lobby EU

Palm oil producing countries to send ministerial mission to lobby EU

Board led by Indonesia and Malaysia to challenge proposed directive restricting use of palm oil.

India welcomes Pakistan's return of captured pilot, as powers urge de-escalation

India welcomes Pakistan's return of captured pilot, as powers urge de-escalation

The pilot, identified as Wing Commander Abhinandan, became the human face of the flare-up.

Alleged tampering of 1MDB report: Najib, Arul mention put off to April 5

Alleged tampering of 1MDB report: Najib, Arul mention put off to April 5

The prosecution requested for new date today pending application to transfer case to High Court.

Israeli AG plans to charge Netanyahu in corruption cases

Israeli AG plans to charge Netanyahu in corruption cases

This is the first time a serving Israeli PM has been put on official notice of planned prosecution.
Two more PAS men make MACC statements over RM90 million probe

Two more PAS men make MACC statements over RM90 million probe

UPDATED| 1.47PM PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin and exco member Nasir Daud quizzed about funds allegedly channelled by Umno to PAS

Letter on not backing Bersatu in Semenyih, PKR says it’s a fake

Letter on not backing Bersatu in Semenyih, PKR says it’s a fake

This was the work of political foes who had run out of capital, says Fahmi.
Umno Youth chief questions 'tissue-hearted' Syed Saddiq's manhood

Umno Youth chief questions 'tissue-hearted' Syed Saddiq's manhood

SEMENYIH POLLS | Not only his heart but his body is also like tissue, says Asyraf Wajdi.

Summit collapse clouds future of US-N Korea nuclear diplomacy

Summit collapse clouds future of US-N Korea nuclear diplomacy

The two sides gave conflicting accounts of what happened.
Singapore – frenemy of the State

Singapore – frenemy of the State

COMMENT | The island republic is a pesky, precocious kid brother who annoys us but...

Yoursay: Loke should’ve declined invitation for wife to attend China talks

Yoursay: Loke should’ve declined invitation for wife to attend China talks

YOURSAY | ‘The minister should adhere to best practices and set strict standards for himself.’
Yoursay: For Harapan supporters, more disappointment than hope

Yoursay: For Harapan supporters, more disappointment than hope

YOURSAY | ‘Some voters will either cast protest votes to a prove a point or not vote at all.’
Clare confirms Hadi paid RM1.4m confidentially to settle suit

Clare confirms Hadi paid RM1.4m confidentially to settle suit

UPDATED 8.33AM | S'wak Report editor said court did not order costs, as PAS president already paid 'contribution'. 

Dr M: Futile to vote BN as it has no power to fulfil promises

Dr M: Futile to vote BN as it has no power to fulfil promises

SEMENYIH POLLS | Votes for opposition will thus be squandered, PM tells ceramah audience. 

Clinic with no doctor, bus terminal with no bus

Clinic with no doctor, bus terminal with no bus

SEMENYIH POLLS | Population in this constituency is on the rise but facilities leave much to be desired.

'Irritated Najib' interview wins award and 8 things that happened yesterday

'Irritated Najib' interview wins award and 8 things that happened yesterday

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