Archive - 6 March 2019

ERC chief says high number of outstation voters in T'ganu and K'tan leads to disproportionate situation between population and voter tallies. 

Fuziah Salleh says the halal status of vaccines should not be called into question.

Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi had his statement recorded at the commission's headquarters today.

Cordon erected outside the Uni of Essex, and several building shut down at the Uni of Glasgow.

The move could revive the agency in five years, says Anak chair Mazlan Aliman.

UPDATED 10PM | Images show madrasa buildings still standing at scene of Indian bombing.

Instead, the minister says, now is the time for Harapan to give Mahathir its utmost support.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Inquiry findings set to be announced on April 3.

IGP says these proposals were submitted to Putrajaya via a special police committee.

PM also questions if the union means PAS accepts the scandal-ridden Najib as their 'Bossku'.

DAP sec-gen says that the '1Malaysia' concept previously championed by BN is now over.

This after a law firm representing Norlella Md Akram says the posting was private and not intended for public consumption.

Chow Kon Yeow says he is saddened by the allegations, which are a first in his political career.

Heads of four bodies call for a freeze in trade talks with Europe until the ban is resolved.

Anita Baranting says she decided to join the party after noticing its 'sincerity' in helping the people.

Gopal Sri Ram says removing court's discretion to impose a sentence interferes with judicial function.

Fuzi says it is necessary to comply with the court process.

Nageeb Ahmad assures that an internal decision will be made on the matter.

The PKR GE14 candidate says fielding a Malay candidate could backfire amongst non-Malay constituents.

COMMENT | It is clear that new history books are urgently needed for our schools.

With 23 out of 40 seats in hand, the faction can appoint student council office bearers amongst themselves.

'We think that no damages ought to be awarded, that is the gov't's position' says counsel.

The application wil be heard on March 15.

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says all students will be granted the right to education.

Teams will receive discounted AirAsia fares to fly to games across M'sia and the region. 

This is according to a gazette following the state gov't's decision on the matter in January.

The BN sec-gen has repented and is now a firm believer that Umno and PAS should work together.

He also says all are welcome to Malaysia regardless of their sexuality or religion.

The driver is said to have bribed the officials so they would not take action against her for smuggling goods in.

UPDATED 6PM | Cops say they were led to the spot by a man suspected to have been involved in her disappearance.

Liew Chin Tong forecasts attacks from two sides in a 'scorched earth policy'.

Perak PAS Youth chief Akmal Kamarudin didn't account for the fact that two Umno lawmakers have left the party.

UPDATED 1.36PM | Nomination day will be on March 30, EC chief Azhar Harun adds. 

MP SPEAKS | This is less of a 'marriage' and more of a commercial arrangement with willing donor and recipient.

Cops are still looking for two other individuals – Mohd Ghafar Abd Jamal and Lai King Loong.

He reportedly said this in Germany ahead of a tourism fair when asked if M'sia is safe for homosexuals.

COMMENT | Analysis was skewed by the belief that a majority of voters would be able to tell right from wrong.

UPDATED 12.34PM | Company tweets series of videos and photos, with worker explaining such teaching methods are normal in plantation industry. 

Sources say bomb parcels were posted from Ireland, with Irish police saying they are assisting probe. 

COMMENT | Two corrupted kin have married each other to produce a form of nationalism neither understands. 

The report will be lodged on March 8, in conjunction with the former MIC president turning 83.

Malaysian Palm Oil Council chief says legal, technical arguments will be presented against EU plan to limit palm oil use. 

Tenaganita says court wants to clarify whether M'sia is party to relevant international conventions.

COMMENT | Harapan has been scrambling to pin the blame on someone for the recent defeat in Semenyih.

He points out that the fund's biggest losses stemmed from its failure to turn the airline around.