Archive - 11 March 2019

Stern action against illegal renting out of PPR units - Zuraida

Stern action against illegal renting out of PPR units - Zuraida

She says the ministry had received complaints from the public and taken note of the issue. 
Wall of North Korean embassy defaced, cops probing incident

Wall of North Korean embassy defaced, cops probing incident

Police say the suspects defaced the walls with Korean scripts which meant 'Free Korea'. 

Siti Aisyah arrives safely in Indonesia

Siti Aisyah arrives safely in Indonesia

This after being detained in M'sia for more than two years on suspicion of killing Kim Jong-nam.
Wake up PDRM: 'Permits' for peaceful assemblies don't exist

Wake up PDRM: 'Permits' for peaceful assemblies don't exist

LETTER | There is not a single mention of the word 'permit' or 'illegal' in the PAA.

Najib’s lawyers want wider access to docs in RM42m SRC case

Najib’s lawyers want wider access to docs in RM42m SRC case

They tell the Court of Appeal it was in the interest of 'fair play' that this should be ordered.
Surendran: 'No permit' excuse outrageous, Harapan doing a BN on rallies

Surendran: 'No permit' excuse outrageous, Harapan doing a BN on rallies

He says Harapan has forgotten the long struggle to defend the right to assemble peacefully.

Harapan faces tricky navigation in dealing with child marriages

Harapan faces tricky navigation in dealing with child marriages

Hannah Yeoh says the issue is complex and not as straightforward as it seems.

MP questions Utusan's motive in playing fashion police

MP questions Utusan's motive in playing fashion police

He says Utusan targets DAP and Star MPs but ignores MPs from Umno, GPS and PAS.
Dutch model’s family files for revision of 'misadventure' ruling

Dutch model’s family files for revision of 'misadventure' ruling

Lawyer for the Smits says that there was enough evidence for coroner to arrive at homicide verdict.

No permit for Women's March, says home minister

No permit for Women's March, says home minister

Muhyiddin states that organisers violated the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.

GPS always ready to cooperate with gov't - Abang Johari

GPS always ready to cooperate with gov't - Abang Johari

"But if their policies are bad for us, we will fight," he said.

PKR's Streram to get another shot at Rantau

PKR's Streram to get another shot at Rantau

UPDATED 7.18PM | Harapan's pick for GE14 will represent the coalition again in Rantau polls, says Anwar. 

After 'acid attack' threat, Mujahid lodges police report

After 'acid attack' threat, Mujahid lodges police report

The alleged threat against the minister was made on a Facebook page.

In defence of our jobs study methodology

In defence of our jobs study methodology

LETTER | The study was not designed as part of any political agenda.

Insulting Islam – heavy sentence for first timers excessive, says ex-mufti

Insulting Islam – heavy sentence for first timers excessive, says ex-mufti

Citing the recent case, he adds wisdom of Islam should be portrayed without punishing the ignorant.
S'wak gov't must refine proposal to build international schools

S'wak gov't must refine proposal to build international schools

LETTER | A number of considerations include criteria for students’ intake, teachers’ qualifications and transparency of annual reports.

Understanding the Women’s March

Understanding the Women’s March

COMMENT | Let's approach the matter with compassion and understanding.
Ministry to explain new AP holders claim this week

Ministry to explain new AP holders claim this week

Ong Kian Ming says this after portal alleged the gov't approved 38 new AP holders.

News portals should be responsible for readers' comments - Gobind

News portals should be responsible for readers' comments - Gobind

Minister says this concerns comments which touch on race, religion and the royal institution.

Amid safety concerns, which local airlines have Boeing 737 MAX jets?

Amid safety concerns, which local airlines have Boeing 737 MAX jets?

MAS is set to receive 15 MAX 8 planes next year, while Malindo had shifted models of the same make to Lion Air.

Minister Yeo and scion of IOI boss get hitched

Minister Yeo and scion of IOI boss get hitched

They signed their wedding papers this morning, says report.

AG: Malaysia agreed to Indonesia's request to free Siti Aisyah

AG: Malaysia agreed to Indonesia's request to free Siti Aisyah

Thomas also states that the Indonesian accused of killing Kim Jong-nam can return to her home country.

Terrorism – top court acquits ex-cop of withholding info

Terrorism – top court acquits ex-cop of withholding info

The Federal Court rules on a technicality that she is not legally bound to share such information.
Mukhriz: Umno generously handing over Kedah to PAS

Mukhriz: Umno generously handing over Kedah to PAS

The cooperation between Umno and PAS will only benefit the latter in the state, MB says.

Democratic space for all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender

Democratic space for all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender

LETTER | The real abuse of this space is not allowing people with differing views to use it.

Gov't defends Malays without chest-thumping, unlike rivals - PM

Gov't defends Malays without chest-thumping, unlike rivals - PM

UPDATED 3.57PM | He warns that what Umno and PAS are doing is bad for a multiracial nation.

BN to propose Wanita Umno chief Noraini as new PAC head

BN to propose Wanita Umno chief Noraini as new PAC head

But Arau MP Shahidan Kassim says it's the government's prerogative.

Dr M says same-sex marriages illegal in M'sia, but Umno can wed PAS

Dr M says same-sex marriages illegal in M'sia, but Umno can wed PAS

UPDATED 3.19PM | Mahathir gives his blessings for the opposition parties' 'marriage'.

'Orchestrated' war crimes reason to oppose Rome Statute - TMJ

'Orchestrated' war crimes reason to oppose Rome Statute - TMJ

The crown prince replies after Twitter user asks why royals should reject it.

TMJ speaks for himself on Rome Statute concerns, says Mahathir

TMJ speaks for himself on Rome Statute concerns, says Mahathir

UPDATED 2.49PM | 'He is not an elected representative,' the premier tells reporters.

10 years' jail for insulting Islam excessive - MCA agrees with DAP

10 years' jail for insulting Islam excessive - MCA agrees with DAP

The BN component says the 22-year-old S'wakian should be screened for learning disability first.
Putrajaya to instruct review of MAS' Boeing 737 MAX contract

Putrajaya to instruct review of MAS' Boeing 737 MAX contract

UPDATED 2.26PM | Following yesterday's crash, Azmin says Khazanah has to look into the matter urgently.

Zahid absent on first day of Dewan Rakyat, uncontactable

Zahid absent on first day of Dewan Rakyat, uncontactable

Mahdzir Khalid says he is in the dark as to why the Umno president did not turn up.

Explain ‘two-faced’ stance on Umno, Amanah man tells PAS

Explain ‘two-faced’ stance on Umno, Amanah man tells PAS

Raja Bahrin says PAS seems reluctant to govern with Umno in the east coast despite collaboration in the polls.

King: Cultivate genuine racial unity, not mere slogans

King: Cultivate genuine racial unity, not mere slogans

Sultan Abdullah also has a message for social media users – 'Act within the confines of the law'.

Nazir proposes new NCC to rebuild M'sia

Nazir proposes new NCC to rebuild M'sia

He says the target should be a “Better Malaysia” rather than a “New Malaysia”.
Focus on Women's March demands, stop demonising LGBT

Focus on Women's March demands, stop demonising LGBT

MP SPEAKS | We cannot exclude women and yet attempt to build a progressive and inclusive nation for all.

M'sian human rights rep schools politicians on meaning of democracy

M'sian human rights rep schools politicians on meaning of democracy

Believing that only the views of the majority matter is a 'dangerous misunderstanding', warns Eric Paulsen.

China orders its airlines to suspend use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

China orders its airlines to suspend use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

The directive comes following the deadly crash of one of the planes in Ethiopia.

'Don't share child's photos, details on social media'

'Don't share child's photos, details on social media'

Their social media presence may expose them to sexual grooming, says M'sians Against Pornography.

Boeing's 737 MAX back in spotlight after second fatal crash

Boeing's 737 MAX back in spotlight after second fatal crash

Same model in Ethiopian Airlines crash was flown by Lion Air in the tragedy last October.

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'What about the 138 times MCA likened Umno-PAS to Taliban?'

'What about the 138 times MCA likened Umno-PAS to Taliban?'

Keranji lawmaker asks if Najib Razak and Asyraf Wajdi will ask MCA to apologise.

Court drops charge against Siti Aisyah for Jong-nam murder

Court drops charge against Siti Aisyah for Jong-nam murder

UPDATED 2.20PM | High Court orders discharge not amounting to acquittal of the Indonesian national.

The stupidity of abusing race to stay in power

The stupidity of abusing race to stay in power

COMMENT | Transcending entrenched racial stereotypes is hard, but necessary.
Weed out 'clowns, comic characters', Harapan gov't told

Weed out 'clowns, comic characters', Harapan gov't told

Veteran journalist A Kadir Jasin says this is to ensure coalition continues to command trust and respect.
Majoritarian impulses must be curbed in Rantau by-election

Majoritarian impulses must be curbed in Rantau by-election

ADUN SPEAKS | Even if PKR fields a Malay candidate, there is no guarantee of enough Malay votes to ensure victory.

DAP faults 'dishonest' study on local job market

DAP faults 'dishonest' study on local job market

The party says the Cent-GPS study takes a biased view against private sector employers.

Solomon's 'disappointment' a surprise to us

Solomon's 'disappointment' a surprise to us

LETTER | And, the proposal he submitted earlier was done without the endorsement of the MTUC General Council.

Ex-AIAC director seeking immunity from arrest, prosecution

Ex-AIAC director seeking immunity from arrest, prosecution

N Sundra Rajoo files a judicial review of his case at the High Court.

'End justifies the means' politics is immoral

'End justifies the means' politics is immoral

LETTER | It is time that the politics of race and religion is replaced by the politics of service.

Nerves fray, tempers flare as Venezuela blackout hits fourth day

Nerves fray, tempers flare as Venezuela blackout hits fourth day

President Nicolas Maduro seen as intent on staying put.

Yoursay: No double standards, go after Zakir Naik too

Yoursay: No double standards, go after Zakir Naik too

YOURSAY | 'He takes great pleasure in running down other religions to the delight of his Muslim audiences.'
Ethiopian plane crash had passengers from 35 countries

Ethiopian plane crash had passengers from 35 countries

The Boeing 737 passenger jet to Nairobi that crashed had 149 passengers and eight crew members on board.

My dear gov't - do simple things to keep the faith

My dear gov't - do simple things to keep the faith

COMMENT |  Clogged drains, abandoned cars, rickety bridges; maybe tackling practical issues is better than mediocre efforts at applying lofty principles.

Yoursay: Yes, Anwar, it’s the economy, stupid

Yoursay: Yes, Anwar, it’s the economy, stupid

YOURSAY | ‘When stomachs are full, noises tend to reduce.’
Mujahid Yusof Rawa is not a reformer like he claims he is

Mujahid Yusof Rawa is not a reformer like he claims he is

Mujahid does what the Umno regime did before, which is demonise human rights groups like Sisters in Islam and the WAO.

Bid to curb job discrimination, and 6 things that happened yesterday

Bid to curb job discrimination, and 6 things that happened yesterday

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