Archive - 23 March 2019

Pope accepts resignation of Chilean cardinal accused of covering up abuse

Pope accepts resignation of Chilean cardinal accused of covering up abuse

The 77-year-old faces multiple charges and had exercised his right to remain silent when questioned.

Al Shabaab attack on Somali ministry in Mogadishu kills at least 15

Al Shabaab attack on Somali ministry in Mogadishu kills at least 15

The Islamist group is fighting to establish its own rule in Somalia.

Ministry approves RM4.3m allocation for Langkawi, Kulim

Ministry approves RM4.3m allocation for Langkawi, Kulim

Zuraida announces that RM3.3m will go to the island, in view of Lima'19 starting on Tuesday.

Hot weather till May, water shortage expected in six states

Hot weather till May, water shortage expected in six states

The affected states are Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Perak, Kedah, Pahang and Kelantan

Survey: 80 pct of children aged 10-17 have watched porn

Survey: 80 pct of children aged 10-17 have watched porn

It also reveals that 89 pct of children between 13 and 17 have been victims of online grooming.

MACC does not rule out calling Hadi to assist probe on RM1.4m cheque

MACC does not rule out calling Hadi to assist probe on RM1.4m cheque

Its deputy chief commissioner says investigation is still ongoing.

Cops probing scuffle between Najib supporters, students for group fighting

Cops probing scuffle between Najib supporters, students for group fighting

KL police chief says action will also be taken against any violation of Peaceful Assembly Act.

PM: In-depth review of M'sia Airlines needed before decision is made

PM: In-depth review of M'sia Airlines needed before decision is made

He also says the approach taken by previous gov't did not make sense.

Jho Low slams Dr M, says Penang home built a decade before 1MDB

Jho Low slams Dr M, says Penang home built a decade before 1MDB

Speaking through his attorneys, the fugitive says it is Mahathir's way of politicising the issue.

Home minister, please get tough or step down

Home minister, please get tough or step down

COMMENT | We are outraged by the assault on students, harassment of journalists and the impunity of right-wing goons.

Minister defends booting AAM, skirts queries on Mokhzani’s return to motorsports

Minister defends booting AAM, skirts queries on Mokhzani’s return to motorsports

Syed Saddiq only explains that MAM has always been registered to carry out national motorsports events.

Social media abuse: MCMC raids 11 locations in several states

Social media abuse: MCMC raids 11 locations in several states

Most offences detected led to the act of transmitting pornographic content.

MyKad address: Bersih urges NRD to create geocoded database

MyKad address: Bersih urges NRD to create geocoded database

The electoral watchdog says this would help eliminate dubious voters in the electoral roll system.

The problem with Umno and Umno Youth

The problem with Umno and Umno Youth

COMMENT | Party elders and youth wing have let each other down, creating a vicious cycle of mutual blame.

Islamic countries over-reliant on the West, says Dr M

Islamic countries over-reliant on the West, says Dr M

Lagging behind in development makes them fearful of challenging injustice, claims PM.
Johor sultan: Step up enforcement, shut down factories that flout laws

Johor sultan: Step up enforcement, shut down factories that flout laws

His Majesty also calls on the gov't to review the types of industries in Pasir Gudang.

Sultan Ibrahim: Don't question my authority over land, forest, Islamic affairs

Sultan Ibrahim: Don't question my authority over land, forest, Islamic affairs

UPDATED 7.53PM | Johor sultan says the state was independent and sovereign long before the Federation of Malaya or Malaysia

Putrajaya violated Federal Constitution with Rome Statute - Johor sultan

Putrajaya violated Federal Constitution with Rome Statute - Johor sultan

UPDATED 7.05PM | 'Anyone who touches on the rights and powers of a monarch or state gov't can be considered traitors.'

NZ shooting: Haziq's father discharged, says Mujahid

NZ shooting: Haziq's father discharged, says Mujahid

Mohd Tarmizi has to use crutches because there are still bullet fragments in his buttocks, adds minister.

UM condemns provocations, urges students, 'supporters' to be mature

UM condemns provocations, urges students, 'supporters' to be mature

Vice-chancellor says the university does not condone verbal or visual provocation. 

Unhappy Harapan PAC members write to PM

Unhappy Harapan PAC members write to PM

Eight of them express dissatisfaction over PM's decision to maintain Kiandee as the committee chair.

Abolishing mandatory death penalty allows time for education, says Hanipa

Abolishing mandatory death penalty allows time for education, says Hanipa

Government eventually decided on ‘less drastic’ step of partial abolishment as public weren't ready.
'Zambry should be held accountable for lopsided theme park deal'

'Zambry should be held accountable for lopsided theme park deal'

Keranji reps Chong Zhemin says the RM390m cost of the theme park in Ipoh later ballooned to RM607m.

Police deny terrorists torched Perlis mufti's car

Police deny terrorists torched Perlis mufti's car

Perlis top cop says the suspected motive is leaning towards revenge or of a personal element.

Kedah exco: Japanese ‘hero’ memorial gaffe not mine

Kedah exco: Japanese ‘hero’ memorial gaffe not mine

State gov't has no intention of glorifying World War II invaders, will rectifying wording on bridge memorial.
Worst argument ever? Aussie diplomat reacts to ex-IGP's death penalty claim

Worst argument ever? Aussie diplomat reacts to ex-IGP's death penalty claim

Musa’s theory that capital punishment would have stopped mosque shootings leads to response from envoy.
Alcohol ban: MB should give power back to golf club members

Alcohol ban: MB should give power back to golf club members

COMMENT | The latest spat has re-ignited the debate about politicians and their roles in sports clubs.  

Ready to go: Draft bill to lower voting age to 18

Ready to go: Draft bill to lower voting age to 18

'There is a big chance it will be amended in the ongoing Parliament sitting,' says Hanipa Maidin.
Do the right thing and resign, deputy minister tells PAC chair

Do the right thing and resign, deputy minister tells PAC chair

Kiandee should vacate position if he believes in principles of reform, says Sim.
Car was torched by 'terrorists', claims Perlis mufti

Car was torched by 'terrorists', claims Perlis mufti

Mohd Asri says this after viewing the CCTV footage of the incident. 
MCA Youth slams attack on students, offers them legal aid

MCA Youth slams attack on students, offers them legal aid

UPDATED 4.12PM | Group denounces violent response to peaceful protest, urges calm resolution to difference of opinions.
UM student: I protested against Maszlee too but was not harassed

UM student: I protested against Maszlee too but was not harassed

UPDATED 3.08PM | 'Silent protest is a rightful practice of our democratic and constitutional rights,' says Wong Yan Ke.

Jho Low's family house in Penang seized

Jho Low's family house in Penang seized

UPDATED 1.35PM | Luxurious mansion forfeited as subject matter in money-laundering investigations.
Hands off journalists, says communications minister

Hands off journalists, says communications minister

This comes after Umno leaders harassed M'kini interns. 

M'sia, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to work closely on Islamic issues

M'sia, Pakistan reaffirm commitment to work closely on Islamic issues

They stress that terrorism cannot be associated with any religion or belief.

Junta chief croons, Thaksin says 'we will win' in Thai election battle

Junta chief croons, Thaksin says 'we will win' in Thai election battle

Under the new constitution written by the junta, pro-military parties can form gov't despite winning a minority of seats. 
Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

Syria vows to recover Golan as Trump policy shift draws criticism

In Golan, Druze Arabs also rejected Trump's move, while Israeli settlers welcomed it.
Boeing whistleblowers sought as some MAX 737 orders in jeopardy

Boeing whistleblowers sought as some MAX 737 orders in jeopardy

A US lawmaker urges current or former Boeing employees to come forward with information.
Many 'march for love' in New Zealand as mosques reopen

Many 'march for love' in New Zealand as mosques reopen

They honour the 50 worshippers massacred in Christchurch a week ago.

Najib’s gangsters a symbol of deeper rot in society

Najib’s gangsters a symbol of deeper rot in society

LETTER | Manhandling students for a silent protest and harassing journalists for reporting that is a sinister brand of hooliganism that needs to be checked.
Peace rally also targets hatemongers in M'sia

Peace rally also targets hatemongers in M'sia

Minister urges the people to foster unity and reject those who would divide them.
Academics tell cops to go after real wrongdoers in attack on UM students

Academics tell cops to go after real wrongdoers in attack on UM students

They also slammed Najib's supporters for trying to racialise the issue.
Clad in white, participants rally for solidarity and peace

Clad in white, participants rally for solidarity and peace

UPDATED 10.40PM | Among the speakers is a rep from the family of Mohd Haziq, who was killed in the Christchurch shooting.

M’sia can be a gateway to aerospace, aviation industry

M’sia can be a gateway to aerospace, aviation industry

COMMENT | The country can drive growth in this area with its skills, talent and business-friendly policies.

MCA made the right hard choice

MCA made the right hard choice

COMMENT | In a way, Umno needs MCA as much as MCA needs Umno.
Najib's posse roughs up students and 8 things that happened yesterday

Najib's posse roughs up students and 8 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: Mujahid, what’s there to explain to Zakir Naik?

Yoursay: Mujahid, what’s there to explain to Zakir Naik?

YOURSAY | You don't owe him, a foreigner, a duty to tell him how to behave himself in the host country.