Archive - 4 March 2019

M'sia accedes to Rome Statute of the ICC

M'sia accedes to Rome Statute of the ICC

Wisma Putra says the instrument of accession was signed by minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Report: Gov’t mulls expropriating highway concessionaires

Report: Gov’t mulls expropriating highway concessionaires

Sources say it may or may not include compensation for the existing owners.

S'gor sultan disappointed over insults against Prophet, Islam

S'gor sultan disappointed over insults against Prophet, Islam

Sultan Sharafuddin reminds the people, especially the non-Muslims, to stop tarnishing the sanctity of Islam.
EC to determine Rantau by-election date on Wednesday

EC to determine Rantau by-election date on Wednesday

The special meeting will be chaired by EC chief Azhar Azizan Harun.
Cambodian job scam: Police hunt down three suspects

Cambodian job scam: Police hunt down three suspects

Cops say the three suspects are believed to be the mastermind of the fraud syndicate.
Rantau candidate: PKR has several names, says Anwar

Rantau candidate: PKR has several names, says Anwar

He says the party would discuss the matter at the political bureau meeting tomorrow or on Wednesday.

Let’s talk - Umno urges MCA, MIC

Let’s talk - Umno urges MCA, MIC

Report says Mohamad Hasan has called for a BN supreme council meeting.
Kadir presses for media council to be formed this year

Kadir presses for media council to be formed this year

He says Harapan gov't has the political resolve to ensure the industry is free to regulate itself.
Ex-CM Rahim demands apology, RM1.5m from DAP lawmaker

Ex-CM Rahim demands apology, RM1.5m from DAP lawmaker

This is over Khoo Poay Tiong's remarks urging Bersatu to reject Rahim's membership application.
Anti-Icerd rally organisers urge Agong to sack AG

Anti-Icerd rally organisers urge Agong to sack AG

The Gerakan Pembela Ummah lodges a police report towards this.
The Semenyih rebuke

The Semenyih rebuke

COMMENT | Harapan has been so focused on politicking that it lost track of the reasons it was put into office.

Soldiers holding 'Don't insult our Prophet' banner doctored, says armed forces

Soldiers holding 'Don't insult our Prophet' banner doctored, says armed forces

It advises against the using of the armed forces' name and images for propaganda purposes.
MCA, MIC won't survive without Umno, amused Nazri says

MCA, MIC won't survive without Umno, amused Nazri says

'The strength of BN lies with Umno, not them. They have been rejected by their communities.'
'Moving on' can also mean expelling Umno from BN - source

'Moving on' can also mean expelling Umno from BN - source

It does not necessarily mean that MCA and MIC would quit the ailing coalition.
We win and lose as one - Penang Bersatu ticks off PKR rep

We win and lose as one - Penang Bersatu ticks off PKR rep

The PKR man had called for Anwar to quickly take over the PM's post.
For Malays to focus on 'corrupt' Najib, DAP's image must be softened: Rais

For Malays to focus on 'corrupt' Najib, DAP's image must be softened: Rais

Strong anti-DAP sentiments is drawing Malays' focus away from Najib's corruption cases.

MCA and MIC 'moving on', say exploring new alliance

MCA and MIC 'moving on', say exploring new alliance

UPDATED 5.10PM | They say racial remarks by Umno leaders have prompted this.

Pioneer 5G test in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya to begin next month

Pioneer 5G test in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya to begin next month

Gobind stresses that security concerns remain a a priority of the government.

Counter right-wing rhetoric with new national narrative

Counter right-wing rhetoric with new national narrative

COMMENT | For the next few years, we are going to see every single issue be turned into a racial and religious one.
Mahathir told to rope Anwar into government

Mahathir told to rope Anwar into government

Mira sec-gen says the move would better prepare Anwar for when he takes over as PM.

PAS Youth chief credits Anwar for Harapan's Semenyih defeat

PAS Youth chief credits Anwar for Harapan's Semenyih defeat

He said Anwar had attacked PAS because the party supported Dr Mahathir as PM for a full term.

Ex-BN party cautions Harapan may become BN 2.0

Ex-BN party cautions Harapan may become BN 2.0

Adopting race-based policies would be a violation of the coalition's reform pledges, says Dominic Lau.

Wife, underage boys charged with murder of Cradle Fund CEO

Wife, underage boys charged with murder of Cradle Fund CEO

UPDATED 4.45PM | Samirah Muzaffar and two boys are charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

An eye-opening trip to Xinjiang

An eye-opening trip to Xinjiang

LETTER | This region of diverse ethnic groups is making encouraging progress.
DPM reminds civil servants not to sabotage government

DPM reminds civil servants not to sabotage government

Wan Azizah says Putrajaya is aware that some are still loyal to the previous administration.

Car rams Israeli soldiers in West Bank, attackers shot

Car rams Israeli soldiers in West Bank, attackers shot

Israeli media say two of the attackers are dead.

MACC confirms opening six probes on Penang tunnel

MACC confirms opening six probes on Penang tunnel

Two investigation papers are being studied by the DPP, while the rest are being probed by the agency.

Bersih, a toothless tiger?

Bersih, a toothless tiger?

COMMENT | We are more of a (watch)dog on the leash of the law, barking to alert our master, the rakyat.

Putrajaya proposes index to measure cost of living

Putrajaya proposes index to measure cost of living

Lim Guan Eng says this is to help employers determine the right salary increase.
Three years after Orang Asli kids perish, minister to request for new school

Three years after Orang Asli kids perish, minister to request for new school

The community wants a new school closer to their village at Pos Simpor, Gua Musang.
Semenyih polls: Dr M the worse election offender

Semenyih polls: Dr M the worse election offender

COMMENT | The prime minister's remarks at a ceramah constitute a clear violation of electoral laws.
EPF chief urges focus on raising wages, not fund contributions

EPF chief urges focus on raising wages, not fund contributions

Tunku Alizakri warns that increasing the percentage of EPF contributions could have severe implications.

Ronnie Liu warns Harapan not to 'out-Malay' Umno, PAS

Ronnie Liu warns Harapan not to 'out-Malay' Umno, PAS

DAP man warns that it could be a 'colossal mistake of the highest order'.

'CEO killed with blunt object during domestic argument'

'CEO killed with blunt object during domestic argument'

They were arrested at their home early this morning, say police.
The race to racism post-Semenyih

The race to racism post-Semenyih

COMMENT | Short-sighted, rattled politicians are seeing everything through racial lens.  

NGO lauds Syed Saddiq for hiring ex-convicts

NGO lauds Syed Saddiq for hiring ex-convicts

Volunteer Malaysia says the first of three former convicts clocked in for work last week.

PKR politburo to determine Streram's fate in Rantau

PKR politburo to determine Streram's fate in Rantau

Wan Azizah says a meeting will soon be convened to discuss the candidate for the seat.

PKR rep calls for swift replacement of Dr M following Semenyih loss

PKR rep calls for swift replacement of Dr M following Semenyih loss

A Kumaresan says Anwar Ibrahim is needed to restore confidence in Pakatan Harapan.

Maszlee promises to restore RM250 book vouchers for students

Maszlee promises to restore RM250 book vouchers for students

Education minister apologises to students for RM100 cash aid under the new BPPT scheme.

Gerakan unconvinced by Lim's denial of graft in tunnel project

Gerakan unconvinced by Lim's denial of graft in tunnel project

Oh Tong Keong says the former Penang CM must sue and demand an apology from Raja Petra.

Raja Petra's graft claims 'pure fiction', says tunnel boss

Raja Petra's graft claims 'pure fiction', says tunnel boss

Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli describes the blogger's postings as a 'series of nefarious posts'. 
Real reform needed to remove the 'cancer' in RTM

Real reform needed to remove the 'cancer' in RTM

COMMENT | State broadcaster must serve the people, not the government of the day.

Huawei CFO suing Canada over December arrest

Huawei CFO suing Canada over December arrest

Meng Wanzhou's lawyers argue that her detention was in violation of her constitutional rights.

Germany to strip Islamic State fighters of citizenship

Germany to strip Islamic State fighters of citizenship

Three criteria must be met for the denaturalisation of Germans who take up arms for the Islamist group.

Theresa May promises £1.6b fund for Brexit-backing towns

Theresa May promises £1.6b fund for Brexit-backing towns

'Stronger Towns Fund' seen as part of an effort to win Labour MPs' support for Brexit deal.

Yoursay: An ‘inclusive’ history will be a breath of fresh air

Yoursay: An ‘inclusive’ history will be a breath of fresh air

YOURSAY | ‘History belongs to all M’sians and should make everyone proud – not sceptical and doubtful.’

Yoursay: AG is right to nip hate messages in the bud

Yoursay: AG is right to nip hate messages in the bud

YOURSAY | ‘The police should not wait for someone to make a report.’

The MCA is right, but it's cold comfort

The MCA is right, but it's cold comfort

COMMENT | Its claim that Dr M is using DAP to further his Bumiputera agenda is correct.

Think tank on 'penumpang' backfiring and 8 things that happened yesterday

Think tank on 'penumpang' backfiring and 8 things that happened yesterday

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