Archive - 2 March 2019

Drubbed in Semenyih, PSM says M'sians not ready for third-alternative

Drubbed in Semenyih, PSM says M'sians not ready for third-alternative

But party central committee member S Arutchelvan notes that the party maintained support of two percent.

Aiman vows to keep serving Semenyih despite losing

Aiman vows to keep serving Semenyih despite losing

'I will do my best for the people of Semenyih'.

Mukhriz tells Harapan to address mistakes after Semenyih defeat

Mukhriz tells Harapan to address mistakes after Semenyih defeat

UPDATED 11.27PM | 'Wherever we have made mistakes or there are weakenesses, we must do our best to remedy it'.

After polls win, Mat Hasan credits Najib for bringing new aura to BN

After polls win, Mat Hasan credits Najib for bringing new aura to BN

UPDATED 11.25PM | He deems the 'bossku' persona as a contributing factor to the by-election victory.

Semenyih win: Fulfil promises instead of attacking me, Najib tells gov't

Semenyih win: Fulfil promises instead of attacking me, Najib tells gov't

UPDATED 11PM | The former PM says this when asked if BN's victory was a vindication for him.

149 foreigners nabbed despite attempt to flee from windows, hide in ceiling

149 foreigners nabbed despite attempt to flee from windows, hide in ceiling

This is as Immigration officers raided a workers' hostel in Klang.

Search op for four more victims of capsized boat to resume tomorrow

Search op for four more victims of capsized boat to resume tomorrow

So far two bodies have been found - a seven-year-old boy and a 42-year-old woman.

Four groups get special path for public university enrolment

Four groups get special path for public university enrolment

Disabled, athletes, Orang Asli and those from low-income households will no longer have to compete with others, says Maszlee.

Proposed Rantau candidates to be tabled at Harapan meeting on March 9

Proposed Rantau candidates to be tabled at Harapan meeting on March 9

PKR political bureau to make its pick soon, says Saifuddin Nasution.

Canada approves Huawei extradition proceedings, China seethes

Canada approves Huawei extradition proceedings, China seethes

Founder's daughter due to appear in Vancouver court on March 6.

Nazri is wrong: Appointments just and beyond reproach

Nazri is wrong: Appointments just and beyond reproach


LETTER | Racial identity, religious background irrelevant for top gov't posts.

OFFICIAL: BN wins Semenyih with 50.44pct vote share

OFFICIAL: BN wins Semenyih with 50.44pct vote share

LIVE REPORT | Zakaria Hanafi beats Harapan’s Muhammad Aiman Zainali by 1,914 votes. 

Not for sale: Minister crashes public's flying car dream

Not for sale: Minister crashes public's flying car dream

Going airborne still possible since transport companies are targetted and Grab is interested.

PAS wants Penang to furnish details of underwater tunnel project

PAS wants Penang to furnish details of underwater tunnel project

Its information chief Nasrudin Hassan says the project is of public interest in view of the allegations of corruption.
Gov't quick to charge those who defame Prophet - unlike BN, says Mujahid

Gov't quick to charge those who defame Prophet - unlike BN, says Mujahid

'The previous gov't only acted in 2016 against someone who had insulted the Prophet in 2014'

Why the U-turn from Pakatan over incinerators?

Why the U-turn from Pakatan over incinerators?

LETTER | When in opposition they fought against Barisan's plans to introduce them, now they are singing a different tune.

No-gift policy: Minister auctions off painting given to him

No-gift policy: Minister auctions off painting given to him

It was sold for RM4,888, which Saifuddin Nasution says will be donated to a welfare fund for Rohinga refugee kids.

So what if Syed Saddiq is young?

So what if Syed Saddiq is young?

LETTER | For once, young M'sians have a voice in among the country's decision makers.

S'pore reminds Dr M his gov't did not review water deal in 1987

S'pore reminds Dr M his gov't did not review water deal in 1987

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan describes the PM's views on the matter as a 'red herring'
MACC detains senior FGV officer over RM10k bribe

MACC detains senior FGV officer over RM10k bribe

This is for allegedly recommending extension of contract of a company.
We’ll buy water from friends in Terengganu, says Kelantan MB

We’ll buy water from friends in Terengganu, says Kelantan MB

He has discussed contingency plan with counterpart in case current dry spell leads to shortage.
M'sia re-elected to OIC human rights commission

M'sia re-elected to OIC human rights commission

Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman is the country's representative on the panel.

Rafizi: GLC boss implicated in 'RM1.4m payment' not Anwar's best friend

Rafizi: GLC boss implicated in 'RM1.4m payment' not Anwar's best friend

He pours scorn on PAS supporters attempting to give the impression that Hadi was framed.
More parliamentary select committees to be established

More parliamentary select committees to be established

The speaker says this is to ensure all ministries are governed under one regulatory system.
MCA forms shadow cabinet to keep tabs on Pakatan Harapan

MCA forms shadow cabinet to keep tabs on Pakatan Harapan

UPDATED 4.55PM | The party wants to play the role of a responsible opposition.
PM agrees to 'visa on arrival' proposal for Langkawi

PM agrees to 'visa on arrival' proposal for Langkawi

Tourism minister says he will inform the home minister about the VOA.
Bersih lodges four police reports against Harapan and BN

Bersih lodges four police reports against Harapan and BN

UPDATED 3.15PM | Among the issues is vote canvassing activities at four polling stations, says its executive director.

MPs of all races equal, MCA says after ‘penumpang’ remark

MPs of all races equal, MCA says after ‘penumpang’ remark

UPDATED 3.37PM | The MCA president adds that as long as they are elected by the people, they are genuine MPs.
Let Harapan do its housekeeping first, says deputy minister

Let Harapan do its housekeeping first, says deputy minister

Nine months too short a period to judge its performance, he adds.
Lynas needs to stop producing new residue - Fuziah

Lynas needs to stop producing new residue - Fuziah

The MP says the operator must do so if it fails to remove existing waste by September.

MACC files police report on Raja Petra's Penang tunnel claims

MACC files police report on Raja Petra's Penang tunnel claims

This is after the blogger leaked what he claims to be MACC's investigation papers.
Goldman facing up to US$9b in fines over 1MDB, say experts

Goldman facing up to US$9b in fines over 1MDB, say experts

The 1MDB scandal has been weighing heavily on Goldman's stock price for months.
How much do you know about Sungai Pulai?

How much do you know about Sungai Pulai?

LETTER | Imperative for Johoreans to be familiar with the looming water crisis.
MCA claims Dr M using DAP to realise 'bumi agenda'

MCA claims Dr M using DAP to realise 'bumi agenda'


UPDATED 5PM | The vision of non-racial politics has gone up in smoke, says its sec-gen.

Nazri may not be a moron but his reasoning is moronic

Nazri may not be a moron but his reasoning is moronic

COMMENT | Instead of promoting peace and harmony, the former minister is inciting hatred.
Pakistan releases captured Indian pilot; confrontation cools

Pakistan releases captured Indian pilot; confrontation cools

Abhinandan’s MiG-21 jet was shot down by a Pakistani fighter during a clash over Kashmir.
Group brushes off NRD's demand for an apology

Group brushes off NRD's demand for an apology

Ingat insists its concerns over Prasana Diksa's fate are legitimate, calls for further investigations.
How to change behaviour of our politicians

How to change behaviour of our politicians

Ooi Kee Beng is right to identify political culture as a primary problem in Malaysia.
Racists, bigots in Malaya, daylight robbers in S'wak

Racists, bigots in Malaya, daylight robbers in S'wak

COMMENT | We are still wrapped in a world where race and religion reign supreme.
The polls are wrong, Harapan to retain Semenyih

The polls are wrong, Harapan to retain Semenyih

COMMENT | Perhaps with a reduced majority but voters will still root for the gov't.
Semenyih – Harapan could win even if it loses

Semenyih – Harapan could win even if it loses

COMMENT | Who knows, the Umno candidate may at a later date jump ship to Bersatu.
Voting for Semenyih state seat ends

Voting for Semenyih state seat ends

Voters in Semenyih choose their next state lawmaker today in what is a closely watched by-election.

Rafizi uncovers 'RM1.4m' payment and 10 things that happened yesterday

Rafizi uncovers 'RM1.4m' payment and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
As scrutiny mounts, Hadi urges PAS supporters to seek ‘God’s favour’

As scrutiny mounts, Hadi urges PAS supporters to seek ‘God’s favour’

As the party faces probes, he calls on supporters to show penance by praying and fasting.
Yoursay: Rakyat not waiting for economic ‘Aladdin’s lamp’, just reform

Yoursay: Rakyat not waiting for economic ‘Aladdin’s lamp’, just reform

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan should lay out a roadmap of their plans for the economy.’