Archive - 18 March 2019

Man charged with insulting Hinduism changes plea to not guilty

Man charged with insulting Hinduism changes plea to not guilty

However, the judge reprimands Zamri Abdul Razak for changing his plea at the last minute.

Here we go again

Here we go again

LETTER | Sarawak and North Borneo as equals to the Federation of Malaya in 1963? 

Kepong MP claims Jamal-linked company among AP holders

Kepong MP claims Jamal-linked company among AP holders

PARLIAMENT | The Umno politician dares Lim Lip Eng to repeat the allegations outside Dewan Rakyat.

Dewan Rakyat unequivocally condemns NZ mosque shootings

Dewan Rakyat unequivocally condemns NZ mosque shootings

PARLIAMENT | The House observes a moment of silence for the victims and offers its condolences and sympathy.
Dutch police hunt for Turkish man after three shot dead in tram

Dutch police hunt for Turkish man after three shot dead in tram

UPDATED 10.55PM | Authorities say the shooting appears to be a terrorist attack.

Paraquat ban won't have major impact on agriculture costs

Paraquat ban won't have major impact on agriculture costs

Minister says the alternative poisons are more environment-friendly.

Nik Nazmi: Harapan shouldn't dance to Umno-PAS' tune

Nik Nazmi: Harapan shouldn't dance to Umno-PAS' tune

Setiawangsa MP thinks Harapan would be better off showing confidence in its own manifesto.

New Zealand mosque gunman 'lucid': lawyer

New Zealand mosque gunman 'lucid': lawyer

Tarrant declined to be represented by a lawyer, but the court appointed a duty lawyer to handle the case.

Cops arrest nine men over chemical waste dumping in Pasir Gudang

Cops arrest nine men over chemical waste dumping in Pasir Gudang

IGP says they have been remanded for six days to help police in the probe.

YTL to PAC: No basis to say we're responsible for marina shortcomings

YTL to PAC: No basis to say we're responsible for marina shortcomings

Company says its involvement ended once Putrajaya decided to lease the Pulau Mentagor marina to Perak.

Women's March: Police record statements from three more

Women's March: Police record statements from three more

Lawyer says the three are not among the organisers of the event.
Prosecution for Roger Ng's case wants more time as documents still abroad

Prosecution for Roger Ng's case wants more time as documents still abroad

Requests for assistance have been made to several countries, but no replies have been received.

Pasir Gudang fish farms to be monitored after chemical dump

Pasir Gudang fish farms to be monitored after chemical dump

Special committee established to test fish samples and water quality from these farms.

Nga refuses to apologise for 'Taliban state' remark

Nga refuses to apologise for 'Taliban state' remark

UPDATED 7.20PM | PAS Youth has the right to hold a mega rally, so long as they follow the law, he adds.

'Dewan Negara can't stop anti-fake news repeal when it's re-tabled'

'Dewan Negara can't stop anti-fake news repeal when it's re-tabled'

But a re-tabling in the Dewan Rakyat can only take place after Aug 16, says minister.

Socso contributions - Attitude of cab/e-hailing drivers appalling

Socso contributions - Attitude of cab/e-hailing drivers appalling

LETTER | The Socso contribution offers a crucial safety net for drivers.
MP who defected to Harapan urges gov't to reduce LGBT numbers

MP who defected to Harapan urges gov't to reduce LGBT numbers

PARLIAMENT | Noor Azmi Ghazali blames HIV on LGBT practices, calls it 'deviant and disgusting'. 

Najib 'eggs' minister over rising living costs

Najib 'eggs' minister over rising living costs

PARLIAMENT | 'If you can't even control the price of eggs, then don't even hope to control prices of other things.'

Medical student apologises over sexist, racist rant

Medical student apologises over sexist, racist rant

He posted the remarks on social media following the death of a local actress.
Najib: Closing my eyes in court doesn't mean I'm dozing

Najib: Closing my eyes in court doesn't mean I'm dozing

Ex-PM tells media not to 'make an issue out of it'. 

Driver critically injured in Subang airport runway accident

Driver critically injured in Subang airport runway accident

Probe underway into the incident which involved an airport engineering vehicle and a private aircraft.

First month's salaries not paid - media workers lodge report

First month's salaries not paid - media workers lodge report

The company - Syarikat Ritz Global TV - began operations on Feb 1. 

DAP's 'communist' ties: Speaker to rule on Annuar's remark

DAP's 'communist' ties: Speaker to rule on Annuar's remark

PARLIAMENT | Mohamad Ariff will refer to today's Hansard before deciding whether Ketereh MP should withdraw allegation. 

Palm oil alternatives use more land, produce less yield

Palm oil alternatives use more land, produce less yield

LETTER | Has Europe thoroughly researched the effects of its palm oil ban?

PAS Youth threatens rally if DAP trio doesn't apologise

PAS Youth threatens rally if DAP trio doesn't apologise

This over several statements the three made in relation to the formalisation of Umno-PAS ties.
School ordered to stop religious segregation of students

School ordered to stop religious segregation of students

The Sabah school principal has acknowledged her mistake in implementing the move.

No M'sian students affected by Lombok earthquake

No M'sian students affected by Lombok earthquake

According to the Education Ministry, the students are all staying in Bali.

S'gor ruler issues decree to shut down unregistered tahfiz schools

S'gor ruler issues decree to shut down unregistered tahfiz schools

SELANGOR DUN | Sultan Sharafuddin says this in his address at the opening of the state legislative assembly.

Two Goldman Sachs units to be summoned ahead of 1MDB case

Two Goldman Sachs units to be summoned ahead of 1MDB case

Units of the investment bank in HK and London ordered to respond by June.

Stop taking 'Nan Bao' capsules, consumers urged

Stop taking 'Nan Bao' capsules, consumers urged

The Health Ministry says the product contains poisonous substances.

Lawyer calls on S'pore to halt Malaysian's Friday execution

Lawyer calls on S'pore to halt Malaysian's Friday execution

The sentence against Michael Anak Garing, convicted of murder, should be commuted to life imprisonment, says N Surendran.

M'sia willing to consider issuing another samurai bond - Guan Eng

M'sia willing to consider issuing another samurai bond - Guan Eng

'We will definitely do it if we can get a similarly low rate,' adds the finance minister.

Ministry to provide food for 'starving' students in universities

Ministry to provide food for 'starving' students in universities

Domestic Trade Ministry to take its Food Bank Malaysia programme to varsity campuses.
Personal Data Protection Act under review - Gobind

Personal Data Protection Act under review - Gobind

Minister says amendments needed to ensure the law is in line with current developments.

PAC chief - can a referee also be a player, asks Gerakan

PAC chief - can a referee also be a player, asks Gerakan

It says the move to retain Ronald Kiandee as PAC chief 'violates' Harapan's election manifesto.
Make asset declarations compulsory, Anwar urges gov't

Make asset declarations compulsory, Anwar urges gov't

PARLIAMENT | He also calls for tough action against politicians and civil servants involved in corruption.

Anwar says his 'friend' Rameli now PAS supporter

Anwar says his 'friend' Rameli now PAS supporter

PARLIAMENT | 'I have never denied who are my friends,' says the Port Dickson MP.

Anwar says bound by manifesto on PAC chief but will hear Dr M out

Anwar says bound by manifesto on PAC chief but will hear Dr M out

UPDATED 5.35PM | He says he is unaware of any consensus for keeping on Ronald Kiandee as PAC head.
Kepong MP chides 'fork-tongued' MCA for deciding to stay in BN

Kepong MP chides 'fork-tongued' MCA for deciding to stay in BN

It was never the party's intention to leave BN, claims Lim Lip Eng.
Human rights and death sentence can co-exist

Human rights and death sentence can co-exist

ADUN SPEAKS | Many perceive justice for the victims to be more important than human rights for criminals.
Rompin's air quality briefly reaches 'very unhealthy' levels

Rompin's air quality briefly reaches 'very unhealthy' levels

While a forest fire rages in Pekan, Rompin's API reading peaked at 279 this morning.

Umno's 'strength' made MCA stay in BN - Nazri

Umno's 'strength' made MCA stay in BN - Nazri

The Padang Rengas MP dubs Umno's ties with PAS as the right way forward to face GE15.

Selangor sultan wants tougher penalties against river polluters

Selangor sultan wants tougher penalties against river polluters

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah says he has been informed four or five rivers in the state are polluted.
Police arrest 12 Filipinos, 1 M’sian terrorist suspects in Sabah

Police arrest 12 Filipinos, 1 M’sian terrorist suspects in Sabah

The suspects are alleged to be members of terrorist groups, including Abu Sayyaf and Royal Sulu Force.

The wind is in Streram's sails

The wind is in Streram's sails

COMMENT | From baulked candidate to an untrammelled one, the doctor feels rejuvenated for the Rantau polls.

Minister to hold 'peace' meeting on the Christchurch attack

Minister to hold 'peace' meeting on the Christchurch attack

UPDATED 3.09PM | Religious leaders, NGOs and the police will team up to strengthen the spirit of tolerance and peace, says Mujahid.
Chemical pollution: 119 discharged from hospital

Chemical pollution: 119 discharged from hospital

The number of those still warded at the Sultan Aminah and Sultan Ismail hospitals drops to 29.

Najib engaged in multiple tactics to delay his criminal trial: AG

Najib engaged in multiple tactics to delay his criminal trial: AG

UPDATED 2.07PM | The appellant has raised various issues every stage of the case, Thomas tells Court of Appeal.
Freedom of speech, with responsibility

Freedom of speech, with responsibility

LETTER | Harsh sentences are having little effect in stemming distrust among Malaysians. 

Gov't to table National Harmony Bill this year

Gov't to table National Harmony Bill this year

UPDATED 4.50PM | De facto Law Minister Liew Vui Keong says Putrajaya needs more time to table the bill.

Dewan Rakyat to debate Christchurch mosque shootings

Dewan Rakyat to debate Christchurch mosque shootings

UPDATED 4.35PM | PARLIAMENT | The motion is tabled by Port Dickson MP Anwar Ibrahim. 

PAC wants YTL probed for RM24m marina on uninhabited island

PAC wants YTL probed for RM24m marina on uninhabited island

The marina was built on Pulau Mentagor, which the company had initially planned to develop.

Tabung Haji asset transfers the best option, minister says

Tabung Haji asset transfers the best option, minister says

PARLIAMENT | Mujahid believes moving assets to an SPV is the best move for the turnaround plan.

Daroyah is second female S'gor deputy speaker

Daroyah is second female S'gor deputy speaker

She replaces Paya Jaras assemblyperson Mohd Khairuddin Othman.

Tok Mat's 'friendliness' a pull among some Rantau voters

Tok Mat's 'friendliness' a pull among some Rantau voters

Some constituents polled by Malaysiakini sang the praises of the acting Umno president.

Pakistan bestows national award on New Zealand mosque 'hero'

Pakistan bestows national award on New Zealand mosque 'hero'

Mian Naeem Rashid died, along with his son, while trying to confront shooter at Al-Noor Mosque.
DPM: No magic wand, give Harapan time to repair damage

DPM: No magic wand, give Harapan time to repair damage

It will take sweat and tears to solve problems left by BN, says Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Australian police raid homes linked to Christchurch gunman

Australian police raid homes linked to Christchurch gunman

UPDATED 2PM | NZ police, meanwhile, say they are certain only one shooter involved with the attacks.

Time to set up one-stop disaster national team

Time to set up one-stop disaster national team

LETTER | Such a body can transcend restrictions in time of disasters of mega proportions.
Ethiopian Airlines black boxes show similarities to Lion Air crash

Ethiopian Airlines black boxes show similarities to Lion Air crash

In both cases, pilots reported flight control problems.
Report: Umno drops plan to sue its former lawmakers

Report: Umno drops plan to sue its former lawmakers

According to sources, it will be too costly to pursue legal action.
Boeing finalising software upgrade, revising pilot training for 737 Max

Boeing finalising software upgrade, revising pilot training for 737 Max

This follows the two fatal crashes of this model of the aircraft in last five months.

Yoursay: Najib has no credibility to talk about trimming civil service

Yoursay: Najib has no credibility to talk about trimming civil service

YOURSAY | 'He never got it sorted when he was PM, so he thinks his solution now is the answer?'

War and killing have become a video game

War and killing have become a video game

COMMENT | The massacres in two mosques in New Zealand are a testament to rising Islamophobia.

Second M'sian killed in Lombok landslide identified

Second M'sian killed in Lombok landslide identified

UPDATED 11.27AM | Authorities are arranging for the bodies of both M'sians killed to be flown back today.

Yoursay: Umno slams Aussie senator - pot calling the kettle black?

Yoursay: Umno slams Aussie senator - pot calling the kettle black?

YOURSAY | ‘The way out of it is clearly to tone down racial and religious rhetoric.’

Chew reprimanded for what other DAP leaders have said

Chew reprimanded for what other DAP leaders have said

COMMENT | Right-wing white nationalism poses a greater threat than Islamic terrorism.

Thoughts gathered in a public toilet

Thoughts gathered in a public toilet

COMMENT | A public toilet is no place for a statesman who had graced the White House and Buckingham Palace.

MCA decides its fate lies with BN, and 7 things that happened yesterday

MCA decides its fate lies with BN, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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