Archive - 31 March 2019

Tok Mat accuses EC of trying to break BN's momentum

Tok Mat accuses EC of trying to break BN's momentum

RANTAU POLLS | He says the commission took longer than usual to announce the nomination and by-election dates.

'Hers Fund' - Ministry allocates RM20m to assist rural women entrepreneurs

'Hers Fund' - Ministry allocates RM20m to assist rural women entrepreneurs

Rina Harun says this programme, aimed at empowering the group.

Ex-US vice-president Biden denies inappropriate conduct over alleged kiss

Ex-US vice-president Biden denies inappropriate conduct over alleged kiss

'If it is suggested I did so, I will listen respectfully. But it was never my intention'.

CEP report: Anwar urges all to give PM space

CEP report: Anwar urges all to give PM space

The Port Dickson MP says time is needed for recommendations needed to be identified so that it could be explained to the people.

Kg Pasir Airport folk grateful to Streram for bus stop

Kg Pasir Airport folk grateful to Streram for bus stop

RANTAU POLLS | Harapan candidate Dr S Streram got the facility built in two weeks by advancing RM8,000 of his own money.

'No suggestion Lynas contributes to heavy metals increase in underground water'

'No suggestion Lynas contributes to heavy metals increase in underground water'

The company says this is according to the ministry's review committee's report submitted to the gov't.

UEC recognition for CLP not by Education Ministry, says Maszlee

UEC recognition for CLP not by Education Ministry, says Maszlee

He says that matters relating to the UEC should be referred to its task force.

Mukhriz appointed Mada chairperson

Mukhriz appointed Mada chairperson

The March 1 appointment was announced today by Agriculture Minister Salahuddin Ayub.

Wan Azizah preaches in BN stronghold but finds the converted

Wan Azizah preaches in BN stronghold but finds the converted

RANTAU POLLS | Kg Sri Lalang is enemy territory but many of the 200 ceramah attendees were Harapan supporters.

Indie campaigns with clothes peg on lips, raises Tok Mat's 'penumpang' remark

Indie campaigns with clothes peg on lips, raises Tok Mat's 'penumpang' remark

RANTAU POLLS | She also says candidates should have a voice and not be shut out by their parties.

Rally calls for Agong to intervene in eviction of Cameron farmers

Rally calls for Agong to intervene in eviction of Cameron farmers

Supporters plead with Sultan Abdullah, who is also the state ruler, to stop Pahang MB's 'political vendetta'.

Comedian tipped to win Ukraine's presidential polls

Comedian tipped to win Ukraine's presidential polls

Volodymyr Zelenskiy plays a fictional president in a popular TV series.

As clock ticks down, Nurul stresses importance of Harapan's first year

As clock ticks down, Nurul stresses importance of Harapan's first year

'It is the year to demonstrate the political will to bring about change.'

Gov't rules out suspension of sustainable palm oil certification

Gov't rules out suspension of sustainable palm oil certification

Smallholders had asked for implementation of MPSO to be put on hold until the market improves.

BN targets anti-Lynas Harapan leaders, Wong Tack tells Redzuan to butt out

BN targets anti-Lynas Harapan leaders, Wong Tack tells Redzuan to butt out

Najib highlights an old video of Guan Eng warning of a radioactive disaster in Kuantan.

Want better water services? Pay 'a few sen' more, says minister

Want better water services? Pay 'a few sen' more, says minister

Xavier says tariff hike would also help gov't mitigate floods, deal with drought, and ensure safety of treated water.

121 BN-era projects greenlit after renegotiated savings of RM806m

121 BN-era projects greenlit after renegotiated savings of RM806m

The total value of these projects has been brought down to RM13.13b, says Lim Guan Eng.

Fuziah: Unfortunate that many in gov't convinced by Lynas' narrative

Fuziah: Unfortunate that many in gov't convinced by Lynas' narrative

Deputy minister says the mining company has not mentioned the long half-life of its radioactive waste.

Mahathir, Daim visit pineapple juice factory in Kedah

Mahathir, Daim visit pineapple juice factory in Kedah

The PM, who drove himself to the Gurun factory, says it works like a 'well-oiled machine.'

DAP man urges Pahang to cease evictions, offer 'way out' for farmers

DAP man urges Pahang to cease evictions, offer 'way out' for farmers

Tanah Rata rep Chiong Yoke Kong says dialogues will help both parties find a ‘win-win solution’.

Three charged with trafficking two tonnes of meth

Three charged with trafficking two tonnes of meth

No plea recorded from the three accused before Johor Bahru magistrate.

Rule change in the works to allow licences for disabled e-hailing drivers

Rule change in the works to allow licences for disabled e-hailing drivers

UPDATED 4.20PM | Transport minister pledges to amend regulations and enable them to continue working.

Plateauing average lifespan put down to non-communicable diseases

Plateauing average lifespan put down to non-communicable diseases

Health minister pinpoints reason behind average lifespan remaining the same for a decade.

Turks begin voting in local polls which Erdogan could lose in big cities

Turks begin voting in local polls which Erdogan could lose in big cities

UPDATED 11.20PM | The president has described the polls as an existential choice for the country.

New Visit Malaysia 2020 logo to be unveiled in May

New Visit Malaysia 2020 logo to be unveiled in May

The initial logo launched last year had attracted mostly flak from many quarters.

Cabinet will decide whether to make CEP report public - DPM

Cabinet will decide whether to make CEP report public - DPM

UPDATED 4.12PM | Amid calls for declassification, Wan Azizah says she has discussed the matter with the PM.

Najib wants live telecast of his money laundering trial

Najib wants live telecast of his money laundering trial

UPDATED 4.48PM | ‘The people deserve to know the truth,’ says the former premier.

Food Bank Malaysia has benefited 45,850 households

Food Bank Malaysia has benefited 45,850 households

Wan Azizah says the programme also succeeded in saving 1,055 tonnes of excess food.

DPM warns broadcasting Najib's trial risks turning it into a 'circus'

DPM warns broadcasting Najib's trial risks turning it into a 'circus'

UPDATED 3.30PM | Wan Azizah says the law should be left to take its course.

Teacher loses RM113,000 to 'Inspector Narita' in Macau scam

Teacher loses RM113,000 to 'Inspector Narita' in Macau scam

The total includes an RM80k loan, as well as her bank and Tabung Haji savings.

Daim 'happy' to hand over ECRL talks to any interested takers

Daim 'happy' to hand over ECRL talks to any interested takers

He also denies any discontent within Harapan over him being picked to head negotiations.

Before mosque attacks, NZ failed to record hate crimes for years

Before mosque attacks, NZ failed to record hate crimes for years

Wellington keeps no comprehensive records of hate crimes, despite multiple requests to do so.

Power-sharing hiccups normal for 'teething' gov't, Daim says

Power-sharing hiccups normal for 'teething' gov't, Daim says

He stresses that it is vital for a coalition in its infancy to find common goals and principles.

Pope calls plight of migrants 'a wound that cries out to heaven'

Pope calls plight of migrants 'a wound that cries out to heaven'

This wound can never be healed by physical barriers, Francis says.

Palestinians mass at Gaza border to mark protest anniversary

Palestinians mass at Gaza border to mark protest anniversary

Tens of thousands turn out to mark one year since the 'Great March of Return' demonstrations.

MCA trolls Streram walkabout with colour commentary

MCA trolls Streram walkabout with colour commentary

RANTAU POLLS | They turn on the loudspeakers to ask voters to pick the BN candidate instead.

NGOs demand release of CEP report, even if redacted

NGOs demand release of CEP report, even if redacted

Groups that contributed to the IRC to make their own submissions public.

Of flying cars, cashless society and educational priorities

Of flying cars, cashless society and educational priorities

COMMENT | Let’s get some of the basics right before we start dreaming too big.

The Tamil boy who doesn't speak Tamil

The Tamil boy who doesn't speak Tamil

COMMENT | Once a mere curiosity of circumstance, not speaking my own language is now a source of frustration.

Four-way fight in Rantau, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Four-way fight in Rantau, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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

Yoursay: What next, Mastura? Ban the Internet too?

Yoursay: What next, Mastura? Ban the Internet too?

YOURSAY | ‘We don’t need politicians to dictate what we should watch.’

Mat Hasan: We want to bring forth a two-party system

Mat Hasan: We want to bring forth a two-party system

RANTAU POLLS | M'sia must prepare for mature politics, says the BN candidate.