Archive - 25 March 2019

Report: Negeri MB to quit as golf club president

Report: Negeri MB to quit as golf club president

This comes after the club members unanimously decided to overturn an alcohol ban.

French Muslim group sues Facebook, Youtube over NZ attack footage

French Muslim group sues Facebook, Youtube over NZ attack footage

This is as the live stream by the attacker was available on the social networking platforms.

Bangladesh in no hurry to relocate Rohingya, in talks with UN bodies

Bangladesh in no hurry to relocate Rohingya, in talks with UN bodies

The country had planned to 100,000 of the nearly one million Rohingya Muslims from Cox's Bazar to Bhasan Char.

Whipped or stoned to death - Brunei urged to halt new anti-LGBT laws

Whipped or stoned to death - Brunei urged to halt new anti-LGBT laws

Changes to its penal code may see those found guilty of same-sex activity being whipped or stoned to death.

Foreign companies keen to acquire stake in M'sia Airlines - Daim

Foreign companies keen to acquire stake in M'sia Airlines - Daim

The CEP chair clarifies that it may not necessarily be a takeover but purchase of stocks instead.

Jonker Walk 'free alcohol' promo: City council to take legal action against organisers

Jonker Walk 'free alcohol' promo: City council to take legal action against organisers

MBMB's investigations show that no approval was obtained from local authorities.

Lawyer grills Guan Eng on 'provocation' of former Penang BN chief

Lawyer grills Guan Eng on 'provocation' of former Penang BN chief

The ex-Penang CM was questioned for five hours today.

Viral statement over Nurul's remark not issued by Harapan

Viral statement over Nurul's remark not issued by Harapan

PKR sec-gen clarifies that none of the coalition's component parties had issued such a statement.

Sg Kim Kim pollution: Company, two directors slapped with 15 more charges

Sg Kim Kim pollution: Company, two directors slapped with 15 more charges

The charges are over failing to notify authorities about waste generation, among others.

Kedah gov't apologises over monument mistake

Kedah gov't apologises over monument mistake

The word 'wira' on the signboard at the site was a technical error, says exco.

Najib concerned over plans to sell Malaysia Building in HK

Najib concerned over plans to sell Malaysia Building in HK

He says gov't assets should be held until they appreciate in value.
Gov't not considering ‘self-determination’ for Sabah, S’wak

Gov't not considering ‘self-determination’ for Sabah, S’wak

De facto law minister Liew Vui Keong also says Putrajaya will not agree to dissolve MA63. 

Dr M: Resignation of opposition PAC members 'their own business'

Dr M: Resignation of opposition PAC members 'their own business'

'If they want to resign, they can do so,' PM says regarding move by 3 BN and PAS lawmakers.  
'DAP tool' - Salahuddin wants Hadi to name Harapan leader

'DAP tool' - Salahuddin wants Hadi to name Harapan leader

He says he should be prepared to prove his claim since he dares make it in the first place.
Responding to Nurul's remarks, youth minister spells out who Dr M is

Responding to Nurul's remarks, youth minister spells out who Dr M is

Syed Saddiq heaps praise on the PM, while PAS and Umno attempt to leverage on the issue.

PKR lawmaker suggests Anwar heads NEAC

PKR lawmaker suggests Anwar heads NEAC

PARLIAMENT | This so that elements of reform are fairly reflected in development strategies, says Tan Yee Kew.

We were doing our job, not protesting – Mkini interns set record straight

We were doing our job, not protesting – Mkini interns set record straight

Malaysiakini's interns with the BM desk clear the air after being accused of protesting against Najib.
'Nurse' lacks expertise, will not be asked to testify – Adib family's lawyer

'Nurse' lacks expertise, will not be asked to testify – Adib family's lawyer

Kamaruzaman A Wahab responds to the woman's viral social media post regarding firefighter's injuries.

Welfare aid – 'wakil rakyat' signature no longer required

Welfare aid – 'wakil rakyat' signature no longer required

The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has also reduced the 10-page form to only three pages.

Charges of cheating amid confusion over Thailand's election result

Charges of cheating amid confusion over Thailand's election result

UPDATED 5.54PM | The commission reported that the pro-junta Palang Pracharat was leading with 7.69 million votes.

Cops wrapping up probe into clash at students' 'clown face' protest

Cops wrapping up probe into clash at students' 'clown face' protest

Further action will be taken upon instructions from the DPP, says IGP.

Penang exco's service centre struck by racist graffiti

Penang exco's service centre struck by racist graffiti

Chong Eng says she hopes the incident isn't related to 'hatred being spread by certain quarters'.

The trials of Nurul Izzah

The trials of Nurul Izzah

COMMENT | The Permatang Pauh MP has confronted the beast that is the government, and bears scars of the pain

Kedah MCA Youth gives 'pro-Japanese' memorial a makeover

Kedah MCA Youth gives 'pro-Japanese' memorial a makeover

Activists 'dedicate' memorial at Sultan Abdul Halim bridge to those who fought Japan during WWII.

Guan Eng uncertain if NST, BH part of Harapan gov't

Guan Eng uncertain if NST, BH part of Harapan gov't

He tells a defamation hearing that he agrees that they were part of the BN government.

Report: Zakir Naik's assets worth RM113m, money meant for 'Muslim welfare'

Report: Zakir Naik's assets worth RM113m, money meant for 'Muslim welfare'

Indian authorities have detained controversial preacher's close aide, Najmudin Sathak.
DAP lawmaker claims 'most backbenchers' want Kiandee out of PAC

DAP lawmaker claims 'most backbenchers' want Kiandee out of PAC

PARLIAMENT | He adds that although he is an 'old friend', this was a matter of principle.

Gov't yet to decide on compensation for Pasir Gudang pollution victims

Gov't yet to decide on compensation for Pasir Gudang pollution victims

PARLIAMENT | DPM says that the gov't is first focusing on treatment and preventive measures.

BN, PAS members of PAC to resign until chief replaced

BN, PAS members of PAC to resign until chief replaced

UPDATED 4.09PM | Resignation will be in effect until PM picks new PAC leader from the opposition, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob. 

Lesson gleaned from Tories - Anwar warns infighting sounds death knell for parties

Lesson gleaned from Tories - Anwar warns infighting sounds death knell for parties

PKR president warns that infighting driven by personal gain has been the downfall of many gov'ts.

Umno to sue Nga over 'Taliban state' remark

Umno to sue Nga over 'Taliban state' remark

Secretary-general Annuar Musa says he has instructed a legal firm to take the necessary steps.

Nga: Kiandee should be allowed to finish PAC work

Nga: Kiandee should be allowed to finish PAC work

The Public Accounts Committee chair is overseeing many ongoing probes, notes Teluk Intan MP.
Tighten belts till national debt paid off, Dr M to gov't servants

Tighten belts till national debt paid off, Dr M to gov't servants

He says eliminating the nation's RM1 trillion debt will take time.
Malaysia exploring new markets for palm oil - minister

Malaysia exploring new markets for palm oil - minister

Putrajaya is looking to North Africa and the Middle East for new markets.

Dr M: Plan to buy Chinese jets just a suggestion

Dr M: Plan to buy Chinese jets just a suggestion

The prime minister says the country has no plans as yet to buy any type of jets.

Penang CM ticks off Gerakan for targeting by-elections

Penang CM ticks off Gerakan for targeting by-elections

Chow Kon Yeow points out that these usually take place after resignations or deaths.

Umno lawyer Hafarizam switches bailors in money laundering trial

Umno lawyer Hafarizam switches bailors in money laundering trial

Accused of receiving RM15m from Najib, he makes the change as the previous bailor quit his law firm.

The fallout from Nurul vs Dr M - Syed Saddiq opens fire on KJ for sniping Azmin

The fallout from Nurul vs Dr M - Syed Saddiq opens fire on KJ for sniping Azmin

Nurul Izzah Anwar's interview with ST sets off a chain reaction of tweets from politicians.

Citizens must have equal right to confer nationality on spouses, children

Citizens must have equal right to confer nationality on spouses, children

LETTER | Laws that discriminate on the basis of gender impact on the lives of many M'sians and their families.

New Zealand PM announces RCI for Christchurch attack

New Zealand PM announces RCI for Christchurch attack

RCI will probe events leading up to attack and look into country's intelligence services, says Jacinda Ardern.

'Perpaduan' best when politics, religion absent

'Perpaduan' best when politics, religion absent

LETTER | Having rallies is no use if they do not result in people changing their views.
Case against ex-AIAC director postponed pending judicial review

Case against ex-AIAC director postponed pending judicial review

Filing of charges put off for a day to hear Sundra Rajoo's application to uphold his immunity.

Different views no excuse for violence, says Higher Education Dept

Different views no excuse for violence, says Higher Education Dept

It adds that it strongly rejects any attempt to suppress the students' freedom to speak.
Hadi responds with 'Communist' label to 'Taliban' jab

Hadi responds with 'Communist' label to 'Taliban' jab

He pens a poem saying those likening PAS to the Taliban are backed by Communists.

Elephant in the racial discriminatory employment room

Elephant in the racial discriminatory employment room

COMMENT | Let's put this subject in the public and policy spotlight.

Onus on parents to apply for children's citizenship, says Azis

Onus on parents to apply for children's citizenship, says Azis

UPDATED 2.43PM | Deputy home minister insists that the burden of proof is on parents, not the gov't.

Shafee to challenge AG's bid to cite him for contempt

Shafee to challenge AG's bid to cite him for contempt

Lawyer to file application to set aside the leave granted to the AG to initiate contempt proceedings.

2019-03-25

2019-03-25

Look at my track record before calling me a racist - Mat Hasan

Look at my track record before calling me a racist - Mat Hasan

He tells his critics to come to Negeri to see how he helped non-Malays when he was MB.

Clown face caricature no provocation, students tell UM VC

Clown face caricature no provocation, students tell UM VC

Abdul Rahim Hashim's statement, they say, implies the protesters broke the law.

Losing Nurul Izzah to principles

Losing Nurul Izzah to principles

COMMENT | She has a bright political future and a household name, but she chooses the path less travelled.

Oil prices slide on concerns of a sharp economic slowdown

Oil prices slide on concerns of a sharp economic slowdown

Economic concerns outweigh supply disruptions, as Morgan Stanley warns of rising inflation.

Boy with disabilities hailed as hero of Lombok earthquake

Boy with disabilities hailed as hero of Lombok earthquake

The deaf, mute six-year-old rescued a group of M'sian tourists in the 5.8-magnitude quake.

Five takeaways from the Trump-Russia investigation

Five takeaways from the Trump-Russia investigation

The Mueller probe concluded with a summary submitted to Congress by the US attorney general.

Mueller report: No evidence Trump campaign colluded with Russia

Mueller report: No evidence Trump campaign colluded with Russia

The US president hails the two-year probe as 'complete and total exoneration'.

Thailand's pro-army party leads in election, results delayed

Thailand's pro-army party leads in election, results delayed

The country's EC puts off announcement of results by a day, without giving a reason.

Rome Statute, royalty and the constitution

Rome Statute, royalty and the constitution

LETTER | The treaty and the ICC assume jurisdiction over crimes of a very different nature – international crimes.

Brexit up in the air as May pushes divorce deal for third time

Brexit up in the air as May pushes divorce deal for third time

British PM holds crisis talks with senior colleagues and hardline Brexiteers.

Yoursay: Up to M'sia to prove EU's deforestation claim 'baseless'

Yoursay: Up to M'sia to prove EU's deforestation claim 'baseless'

YOURSAY | 'If we stop buying EU products over palm oil ban, they can stop buying ours.'

Yoursay: Adib inquest - let the truth, not our prejudice, prevail

Yoursay: Adib inquest - let the truth, not our prejudice, prevail

YOURSAY | 'Maybe politicians, both ruling and opposition, will learn to finally have some shame.'

No business of the media to build inclusive narrative

No business of the media to build inclusive narrative

COMMENT | We cannot have an inclusive narrative when religious and racial flash points cannot be discussed openly.

S'poreans linked to toxic waste probe, and 8 things that happened yesterday

S'poreans linked to toxic waste probe, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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

Adib case: MP accused of threatening nurse files police report

Adib case: MP accused of threatening nurse files police report

Noor Amin Ahmad says he had merely asked the nurse to provide a statement.

Seremban golf club members overturn alcohol ban at EGM

Seremban golf club members overturn alcohol ban at EGM

Seremban International Golf Club reaches unanimous decision to overturn ban imposed by MB-led committee.