Archive - 30 March 2019

Dzulkefly mulls standalone law to enforce smoking ban

Dzulkefly mulls standalone law to enforce smoking ban

The move, he says, is to ensure the public does not fall victim to secondhand smoke.

KJ urges Rantau folk to make it a hat-trick for Mat Hasan

KJ urges Rantau folk to make it a hat-trick for Mat Hasan

RANTAU POLLS | This is after the acting Umno president 'scored' for BN in Cameron and Semenyih.

Discounts for Akleh Highway users in April

Discounts for Akleh Highway users in April

There will be a three hour discount window on Monday and Friday in April.

MOE: Ask employers why salaries for fresh grads on the decline

MOE: Ask employers why salaries for fresh grads on the decline

Maszlee states that all his ministry can do is produce more highly-skilled graduates.

Johor to discuss third bridge to S'pore with Putrajaya

Johor to discuss third bridge to S'pore with Putrajaya

MB says talks will be held with three ministries to find a long-term fix to traffic woes.

Thai king revokes Thaksin Shinawatra's royal decorations

Thai king revokes Thaksin Shinawatra's royal decorations

Maha Vajiralongkorn's order comes less than a week after the disputed national election.

Health Ministry asks patients not to panic over BP drugs recall

Health Ministry asks patients not to panic over BP drugs recall

Dr Lee Bon Chye says medications with losartan can be returned and replaced with alternatives.

Book on Anwar to be launched in PWTC

Book on Anwar to be launched in PWTC

Abim denies any agenda behind launching 'Anwar Ibrahim: Semangat Darah Muda' in the Umno-owned building.

Battle for Rantau: Meet the candidates

Battle for Rantau: Meet the candidates

KINIGUIDE | A quick look at the four candidates running for the Negeri Sembilan seat.

Turns out indie candidate is an Amanah member

Turns out indie candidate is an Amanah member

UPDATED 7PM | Mohd Nor Yassin, however, insists that he is still a member of PAS.

Fire Dept to continue search for missing Gopeng trail runner

Fire Dept to continue search for missing Gopeng trail runner

UPDATED 10.52PM | Search continues despite other agencies calling off SAR operations.

Petition for live telecast of Najib's trial gets second wind

Petition for live telecast of Najib's trial gets second wind

Excited about seeing the ex-premier in the dock, netizens are renewing push to watch it live.

Extremism will see nation-building efforts aborted

Extremism will see nation-building efforts aborted

ADUN SPEAKS | The threats of old are still present; only now, they no longer have a stake in maintaining stability.

Rembau chief says pride of Anwar, PKR at stake in Rantau

Rembau chief says pride of Anwar, PKR at stake in Rantau

RANTAU POLLS | 'If we lose we will be in trouble,' believes R Tanggam.

CM: Even with levy, Penangites paid up to RM9m to use plastic bags

CM: Even with levy, Penangites paid up to RM9m to use plastic bags

Chow says state gov’t considering proposal to increase charge from 20 sen to 50 sen.

Ministry urges cops to probe viral messages on Guan Eng

Ministry urges cops to probe viral messages on Guan Eng

Two police reports on the matter have been lodged at the Dang Wangi police headquarters.

Lim: I've addressed tunnel issue, but Najib still coy on HK asset

Lim: I've addressed tunnel issue, but Najib still coy on HK asset

After receiving RM1.6b offer for the M'sia Building, Putrajaya now seeking even higher bids.

LTAT dividends delayed due to BN-era administrative issues

LTAT dividends delayed due to BN-era administrative issues

Defence MInister Mat Sabu says many accounts are not up to date as a result.

Umno senator claims Rantau voters growing worried about Islam's status

Umno senator claims Rantau voters growing worried about Islam's status

RANTAU POLLS | However, he declines to make the Cent-GPS survey public.

Mahathir asks for more time over CEP report's classified status

Mahathir asks for more time over CEP report's classified status

Some information relates to matters still under negotiation, which is why he wants it kept under wraps.

EC targets 70 percent turnout in Rantau

EC targets 70 percent turnout in Rantau

RANTAU POLLS | Semenyih was 73pct, and this round could be even higher, says EC deputy chief.

Harapan won't abuse gov't machinery in Rantau - Anwar

Harapan won't abuse gov't machinery in Rantau - Anwar

RANTAU POLLS | PKR president responds to Bersih's complaint on Miri MP distributing food coupons.

PAS attempt to sideline SIS a dangerous move, says PJ MP

PAS attempt to sideline SIS a dangerous move, says PJ MP

Instead of demonising the NGO, Maria Chin asks PAS to look at the work it has done for marginalised women.

EC: MP's coupons can be viewed as 'treating', up to court to rule

EC: MP's coupons can be viewed as 'treating', up to court to rule

UPDATED 1.06PM | Teo’s actions fall into a grey area as period before election isn’t clearly defined, says Azmi Sharom.

Tok Mat: Campaign without undermining racial harmony in Rantau

Tok Mat: Campaign without undermining racial harmony in Rantau

RANTAU POLLS | Sentiment echoed by Harapan leaders who said it should not be centred on race and religion.

China: Belt and Road critics are prejudiced against us

China: Belt and Road critics are prejudiced against us

Top diplomat denies that the superpower is forcing participants into a cycle of debt.
Daim: CEP report can be public but not my call to make

Daim: CEP report can be public but not my call to make

Jomo changes stand and now agrees, saying no harm in releasing Council’s recommendations.
Dr M says he's PM in a hurry as mortality is on his mind

Dr M says he's PM in a hurry as mortality is on his mind

Mahathir acknowledges he was an interim PM and is prepared to leave when the time comes.
Facebook removes online network in Philippines over 'inauthentic behaviour'

Facebook removes online network in Philippines over 'inauthentic behaviour'

It bans a businessman said to have managed the president’s online election campaign in 2016.
George Clooney urges boycott of Brunei-owned hotels over gay sex penalties

George Clooney urges boycott of Brunei-owned hotels over gay sex penalties

Hashtag #BoycottBrunei gaining in popularity as stars protest plan to implement harsh laws for sodomy and adultery.
Australia plans tougher social media laws

Australia plans tougher social media laws

Prison and hefty fines if companies fail to quickly remove violent material from their platforms.
MIC to Streram - prove attack claims or we’ll sue

MIC to Streram - prove attack claims or we’ll sue

UPDATED 12.25PM | Saravanan demands proof or apology within 24 hours, failing which the party will take legal action.
Mueller report on Trump and Russia to be made public by mid-April: Barr

Mueller report on Trump and Russia to be made public by mid-April: Barr

'Everyone will soon be able to read it on their own,' Barr wrote in the letter to Congress.
Revealed - Talks collapsed after Trump slipped Kim a note

Revealed - Talks collapsed after Trump slipped Kim a note

Instead of a love letter, North Korean leader received blunt demand for transfer of nuclear weapons to the US.
Are unanimous judgments necessary in criminal appeals?

Are unanimous judgments necessary in criminal appeals?

COMMENT | The public should be aware of legal technicality, instead of being swept away by allegations of interference.

Rantau - battle between future 'prime ministers'

Rantau - battle between future 'prime ministers'

All eyes are on whether Anwar will be able to hit a home run.

Will the rakyat go mad if they read the CEP report?

Will the rakyat go mad if they read the CEP report?

COMMENT | Zaid Ibrahim, as usual, is right to point to the mendacity of the government.
Disquiet over CEP report secrecy, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Disquiet over CEP report secrecy, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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

Yoursay: No such thing as a free lunch, Streram

Yoursay: No such thing as a free lunch, Streram

YOURSAY | ‘It is good to help poor students, but why only Rantau, and why now?’
Rantau by-election to see four-cornered contest

Rantau by-election to see four-cornered contest

RANTAU POLLS | The nomination process concludes, kicking off a 14-day campaign period.