Archive - 24 March 2019

Mohamad Fuzi Harun calls on security forces to update and strengthen their expertise in various aspects. 

Thailand's EC says Palang Pracharat party, which supports junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, is leading with 7 million votes.

This applies to users who have been told that their passwords were readable by Facebook employees.

Sundra Rajoo reiterates that his post comes with immunity, points to court's previous rejection of remand bid.

FT minister says gov't may need to pay over RM150m in compensation to developer if housing project is scrapped. 

Johor police chief says they are awaiting S'pore's help to arrest 30-year-old factory owner.

Ex-PKR veep N Surendran says 'timing, platform, and manner' of Nurul Izzah Anwar's comments on Dr M were inappropriate. 

Umno veep questions Harapan's position on bid to construct crematorium for Hindu community. 

Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas points to 'serious contamination' in groundwater from toxic heavy metals since 2015. 

LETTER | 'Jacinda Ardern, in the unlikely event you decide not to seek re-election, we need you in M'sia.'

UPDATED 6PM | Mohd Asmirul Anuar Aris says the word 'heroes' will be amended to 'soldiers'. 

He says he completed his Doctorate degree (Engineering) in Electric Systems at Universiti Malaysia Perlis in2015.

Maszlee said universities must support students as long as they do not break the law.

'All of us were once foreigners,' Penang Stop Human Trafficking representative tells an event.

The woman is believed to be from the Perak royal family.

Study by M'sians Against Pornography found about 80pct of children watched pornography in 2018.

UPDATED 6.53PM | Mahathir has threatened retaliation over the ban on palm biofuels.

She says Harapan must change its approach, rather than "suddenly embracing the Malay agenda."

Mahathir says his son had to spend a lot of money during his stint as Sepang International Circuit chairperson.

There are certain things that cannot be done in this country, Mahathir states.

Khairy believes gov't could have ratified the treaty, but only after 'softening the ground' first.

Thailand has been ruled by the military following a coup in 2014.

'We, Pakatan Harapan, can do it anytime,' Mahathir says on replacing Kiandee.

UPDATED 5PM | A lorry driver has been charged with illegally dumping waste, and two company directors charged with collusion.  

The mere passing grade results from manifesto promises largely unkept.

COMMENT | This is needed if 'transparency and accountability' is really the maxim of the gov't.

Dr Mahathir's proposal to set up two special courts for corruption cases is good to speed things up. 

Mutual long-term benefits discussed during Mahathir's three-day visit to the country.

One such detail reinforces the theory that the captain hijacked the aircraft, says The Australian.

LETTER | Dialogue between minister and stakeholders on water was a success.

Organisers estimated that over a million people turned out for the 'Put it to the people' march.

Jihadist cells in other countries show no sign of backing down, while those in the West might plot new attacks.

COMMENT | Dr M has a point with what he said in Pakistan – but only up to a point.

If the PM is toppled, Britain's exit from the European Union would be thrust into doubt.

William Barr is due to release the key findings of Robert Mueller's investigation shortly.

YOURSAY | ‘We wish those holding executive power were as principled as the Permatang Pauh MP.’

COMMENT | Economic and environmental aggressions, among others, ought to be addressed.

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