Archive - 29 March 2019

Rantau PKR branch chief attacked, Streram blames MIC

Rantau PKR branch chief attacked, Streram blames MIC

The victim suffered a cut to his upper arm.

CLP exam: Requirements for UEC holders changed

CLP exam: Requirements for UEC holders changed

Board chairperson Tommy Thomas says the changes were made following a review.
Elite TTDI residents blocking poor longhouse folks from new homes

Elite TTDI residents blocking poor longhouse folks from new homes

LETTER | Don’t forget that we are also part of the TTDI community and we were here first.
Judiciary RCI - process must be followed, says Azmin

Judiciary RCI - process must be followed, says Azmin

He was asked why there has been no update on the matter to date.

Women's ministry to have fewer events, more policies for the people

Women's ministry to have fewer events, more policies for the people

Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail says this is to put gov't resources to better use.

Disciplinary board's decision clearing lawyer of misconduct upheld

Disciplinary board's decision clearing lawyer of misconduct upheld

The Bar Council had filed an appeal against a decision clearing Cecil Abraham.

Azmin: CEP report doesn't affect national security, should be made public

Azmin: CEP report doesn't affect national security, should be made public

The Economic Affairs Minister says it only contains council's recommendations on how to improve economy.

'Crybabies' tweet directed at himself, says Azmin

'Crybabies' tweet directed at himself, says Azmin

He also argues that Anwar's 'some want to protect their posts at all cost' remark was not aimed at him.
Most of the Web not safe space for civil discourse

Most of the Web not safe space for civil discourse

COMMENT | We’ve all seen social media shaming can happen due to assumptions.

Rally condemning Ramasamy's farmer eviction claims held in Cameron

Rally condemning Ramasamy's farmer eviction claims held in Cameron

Protesters defend Pahang MB against Penang deputy CM's criticisms over eviction of Kuala Terla farmers. 

RON97 up 2 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 up 2 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 petrol will cost RM2.63 per litre this week.

Pakatan will deliver on Orang Asli development, says Waytha

Pakatan will deliver on Orang Asli development, says Waytha

He denies claims by activist that Putrajaya has not been sincere with the community.
Ipoh theme park: Quit politics if 'annoyed' about accountability, ex-MB told

Ipoh theme park: Quit politics if 'annoyed' about accountability, ex-MB told

Zambry Abdul Kadir had practised group decision-making process during his time in office, says Keranji state rep Chong Zemin.

Ramasamy claims 'illegal settlers' polluting river in Cameron, not farmers

Ramasamy claims 'illegal settlers' polluting river in Cameron, not farmers

The Penang Deputy CM II slams Pahang MB for 'punishing innocent farmers'.

CEP report an official secret – this gov't must be mad, rues Zaid

CEP report an official secret – this gov't must be mad, rues Zaid

Gerakan president Dominic Lau also questions the reasons for the report to be shrouded in secrecy.

Mirzan effect? Shares surge for loss-making firm after PM's son made director

Mirzan effect? Shares surge for loss-making firm after PM's son made director

A day after Mirzan Mahathir's appointment, GETS Global takes top spot in Bursa's top gainers list.
Investigators believe anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian crash - WSJ

Investigators believe anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian crash - WSJ

Investigators of an earlier Boeing 737 MAX crash in Indonesia also focused on the newly introduced system.

Ex-CID chief withdraws appeal against Najib

Ex-CID chief withdraws appeal against Najib

Mat Zain Ibrahim had claimed that the oath of office and loyalty the former PM Najib took had been altered.

Netflix and chill? Think again

Netflix and chill? Think again

COMMENT | If censoring television programmes really will reduce sex crimes, then let's go for it. 

Wan Rosdy fires salvo at Ramasamy over eviction of farmers claim

Wan Rosdy fires salvo at Ramasamy over eviction of farmers claim

Focus on the demolition of villages around Penang instead of meddling in Pahang issues, the MB tells DCM II.

Race, religion and redemption

Race, religion and redemption

COMMENT | Harapan leaders must remain true to the cause to ensure M'sia does not revert back to its Machiavellian past.

Apex Court sets aside the late Karpal's sedition conviction

Apex Court sets aside the late Karpal's sedition conviction

UPDATED 4.28PM | The late lawmaker's wife says five years after his death, Karpal can now 'rest in peace'.

Prosecution wants CJ to postpone 1MDB case to 'give way' for SRC trial

Prosecution wants CJ to postpone 1MDB case to 'give way' for SRC trial

A source says the prosecution will pen a letter to Richard Malanjum over this matter.
Forensic expert: Adib sustained injuries within 13-second window

Forensic expert: Adib sustained injuries within 13-second window

UPDATED 6.39PM | INQUEST | This is based on video of the Nov 27 riots, says Dr Mohd Shah Mahmood.
Children are not voters – nothing wrong with coupon handout, says Streram

Children are not voters – nothing wrong with coupon handout, says Streram

Rantau candidate brushes off Bersih claims that food coupon gifts were an electoral violation.
Johor sultan in talks to open supermarket with ‘guaranteed’ cheaper rates

Johor sultan in talks to open supermarket with ‘guaranteed’ cheaper rates

Aside from selling goods at lower prices, Sultan Ibrahim says the supermarket also assures quality of the items.

Free food coupons by Miri MP in Rantau an election offence, says Bersih

Free food coupons by Miri MP in Rantau an election offence, says Bersih

It adds that handouts 'before election' should constitute acts carried out from the moment a seat is declared vacant.

'Different races, but like family' – MIC hogs limelight in PAS mouthpiece

'Different races, but like family' – MIC hogs limelight in PAS mouthpiece

Harakah Daily dedicates four articles to PAS president's visit to MIC headquarters. 

Differences in opinion no 'small matter', Anwar

Differences in opinion no 'small matter', Anwar

LETTER | Infighting and disagreements within PKR is of concern to people, as the party is an important one in Harapan.

US lawsuit filed against Boeing over Ethiopian Airlines crash

US lawsuit filed against Boeing over Ethiopian Airlines crash

The lawsuit says Boeing failed to warn the public, airlines and pilots of plane’s allegedly erroneous sensors.

Equal opportunity for all

Equal opportunity for all

LETTER | We are blessed with natural resources but more needs to be done for it to benefit everyone.

S'wak signs letter to improve reduced impact logging guidelines

S'wak signs letter to improve reduced impact logging guidelines

The agreement signed by state gov't and the United Nations FAO will assess the new guidelines for the state.

Goldman Sachs fined US$45m by UK watchdog for reporting failures

Goldman Sachs fined US$45m by UK watchdog for reporting failures

Between 2007 and 2017, Goldman made more than 220 million errors in its transaction reporting.
Victims' names read out to silent crowd at Christchurch memorial

Victims' names read out to silent crowd at Christchurch memorial

Thousands gathered at Hagley Park in remembrance for the 50 shot dead in the two mosques.

Avoid cruelty to wildlife, Malaysians told

Avoid cruelty to wildlife, Malaysians told

Don’t take law into your own hands when dealing with wildlife.
US energy secretary unsure if Saudi nuclear approvals came after Khashoggi killing

US energy secretary unsure if Saudi nuclear approvals came after Khashoggi killing

He told a Senate hearing that he would get back on the specific timing of the approvals.

Anwar says ‘minor’ infighting will not hamper PKR fight for Rantau

Anwar says ‘minor’ infighting will not hamper PKR fight for Rantau

It’s not going to affect the party’s campaign in the Rantau by-election, he stresses.
Cashless system for schools in the works - Maszlee

Cashless system for schools in the works - Maszlee

Education Ministry in talks with BSN to discuss ideas and a pilot project is to be carried out in a few schools.

Transgender guitarist strikes a different note

Transgender guitarist strikes a different note

Shika, a designer and visual artist, says she was inspired to pursue music after visiting Japan.
Two nights in the life of a columnist

Two nights in the life of a columnist

COMMENT | I was the target of quite a bit of wordy rattlings during a visit back, a few months ago...

Philippine journalists taking the rap in Duterte's latest war

Philippine journalists taking the rap in Duterte's latest war

Duterte attacks Rappler as 'fake news' and 'foreign-owned' in public speeches.

Yoursay: Hadi, combat corruption first, then you can tax the rich

Yoursay: Hadi, combat corruption first, then you can tax the rich

YOURSAY | And we must also separate education from religion.
Jho Low: Freezing of dad's bank accounts shows no fair trial for me

Jho Low: Freezing of dad's bank accounts shows no fair trial for me

'This is yet another example of the Mahathir regime’s trial by media...' he said through his lawyers.

Yoursay: Similarities between Zakir Naik and Jho Low

Yoursay: Similarities between Zakir Naik and Jho Low

YOURSAY | 'As for the extradition, we are doing to India what China is doing to us.’
When a Sarawak minister responds swiftly…

When a Sarawak minister responds swiftly…

COMMENT | Several issues I and others have raised with Dr Sim Kui Hian have been tackled, swiftly.

Give no platform to racist buffoons

Give no platform to racist buffoons

COMMENT | How can media avoid being caught in the clash between religions and cultures?

Harapan 'U-turns' allegedly driving many to Umno, and 7 things that happened yesterday

Harapan 'U-turns' allegedly driving many to Umno, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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