Archive - 1 April 2019

Amanah will sack members campaigning for independent candidate

Amanah will sack members campaigning for independent candidate

RANTAU POLLS | Party views such actions seriously as it contravened the principle of co-operation in Harapan.

Tribunal on ex-EC members undecided whether to make decision public

Tribunal on ex-EC members undecided whether to make decision public

AG says the tribunal can make the announcement and then recommendations to the king.

'Trial in any court is not allowed to be broadcast live'

'Trial in any court is not allowed to be broadcast live'

Chief registrar's office of the Federal Court says this after calls for a live broadcast of Najib's trial.

Najib makes another bid to postpone SRC trial

Najib makes another bid to postpone SRC trial

Ex-PM files a judicial review application against apex court’s refusal to grant him stay of the trial.

'Adib's uniform may have been washed before handed to police'

'Adib's uniform may have been washed before handed to police'

Investigating officer adds a group of firemen told him there was no need for a post-mortem. 

Salahuddin's aide nabbed over luxury watch ‘inducement’

Salahuddin's aide nabbed over luxury watch ‘inducement’

Minister says he would allow the law to take its course and not interfere in the MACC probe.

Johor MB in the dark about TMJ's ship hub claim

Johor MB in the dark about TMJ's ship hub claim

'Let me check. If true then I will tell you later,' says Osman Sapian.
That's politics, then and now - Rafidah on racial and religious rhetoric

That's politics, then and now - Rafidah on racial and religious rhetoric

Former minister says she too was subject to such attacks in the past.
Malays must break fear they’re under threat, says Johor MB

Malays must break fear they’re under threat, says Johor MB

UPDATED 8.02PM | 'This is no more than nonsensical political rhetoric propagated by those who cling onto political patronage.'
Police asked Adib what happened, but could not get answers

Police asked Adib what happened, but could not get answers

UPDATED 7.30PM | INQUEST | Cop says a doctor also asked the firefighter the same question with no answers. 

Amanah state rep: Yes Najib, it was my car

Amanah state rep: Yes Najib, it was my car

The former PM had identified the car parked in the vicinity of a protest against him.

NGO wants Dr M to step in to locate Indira's daughter

NGO wants Dr M to step in to locate Indira's daughter

Indira Gandhi Action Team submits memorandum to gov't, wants PM to advise police to set up special task force. 

EC rebuts Mat Hasan's claim it tried to slow BN's momentum

EC rebuts Mat Hasan's claim it tried to slow BN's momentum

RANTAU POLLS | M'kini's review of the time frame also shows it did not differ significantly from previous by-elections.

Cabinet to take back wet markets from foreigners

Cabinet to take back wet markets from foreigners

Gov't wants to reduce profiteering and safety problems, says Salahuddin Ayub. 

Streram: Mat Hasan is wrong, Rantau college will boost local economy

Streram: Mat Hasan is wrong, Rantau college will boost local economy

RANTAU POLLS | The Harapan candidate says colleges are not exclusive to major towns.

Let's meet for 'live' chat, Maszlee tells playwright Fa Abdul

Let's meet for 'live' chat, Maszlee tells playwright Fa Abdul

In a Mkini article, she had slammed the minister for his 'misplaced priorities' in introducing cashless payment system in schools.

Shut down RTM? No way! says Gobind

Shut down RTM? No way! says Gobind

The minister wants the broadcasting station to be people's first choice.

Come clean on stance in Lynas issue, gov't told

Come clean on stance in Lynas issue, gov't told

Gerakan says Harapan is divided, citing contradictory statements by its leaders on the matter.
Foreign political donations not bound by local tax laws, insists Najib

Foreign political donations not bound by local tax laws, insists Najib

The ex-premier replies to claims that IRB has slapped him with an RM1.5 billion tax bill.

Friendly fire: Redzuan says Yeo's Lynas position not backed by cabinet

Friendly fire: Redzuan says Yeo's Lynas position not backed by cabinet

UPDATED 4.40PM | No collective decision to send Lynas' radioactive waste out from M'sia, adds minister.

Build cheaper housing to cater to local demand, says ex-Penang exco

Build cheaper housing to cater to local demand, says ex-Penang exco

Toh Kin Woon says Taman Manggis eviction incident clearly shows there is insufficient supply of such units. 

Rais sends protest note to AGC over recognition of UEC

Rais sends protest note to AGC over recognition of UEC

However, the Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chief erroneously accuses the deputy education minister of exploiting the issue.
Minister avoids queries on new Johor ship hub

Minister avoids queries on new Johor ship hub

Putrajaya was accused of failing to inform the Johor government on the new shipping hub.

Lynas waste: Gov't wants to collaborate with Australia

Lynas waste: Gov't wants to collaborate with Australia

PARLIAMENT | This is to ensure the waste is sent to Australia, says deputy minister.

Rantau college idea 'good', but are there enough students? - Mat Hasan

Rantau college idea 'good', but are there enough students? - Mat Hasan

RANTAU POLLS | 'We must create critical mass first,' says the Umno candidate.

RM500 pre-Raya cash aid for armed forces vets - Mat Sabu

RM500 pre-Raya cash aid for armed forces vets - Mat Sabu

PARLIAMENT | The May 7 payment will benefit 159,368 vets, compared to 43,000 under a scheme by previous gov't.

Mahathir must make way for Anwar... now

Mahathir must make way for Anwar... now

COMMENT | Having dislodged the Najib administration, it is time for Mahathir to exit. Delaying would only risk tarnishing that singular achievement.

Research submitted to show Adib's injuries inconsistent with assault

Research submitted to show Adib's injuries inconsistent with assault

INQUEST | Dr Mohd Shah Mahmood testifies that Adib's injuries were inconsistent with assault patterns.

Loke steers clear of Umno-PAS bait, emphasises policy and moderation

Loke steers clear of Umno-PAS bait, emphasises policy and moderation

The DAP leader believes Harapan can win support if it solves economy, cost of living issues.

Putrajaya requests six-month extension for RTS project with S'pore

Putrajaya requests six-month extension for RTS project with S'pore

This is so M'sia can figure out a way to reduce cost of the project.

Violations against monarchy may come under Penal Code

Violations against monarchy may come under Penal Code

PARLIAMENT | This will help address abuse of social media to disparage the royal institution.
Village folks are telling me no need to campaign - Mat Hasan

Village folks are telling me no need to campaign - Mat Hasan

RANTAU POLLS | But he adds that he will not take things lightly as people may change their minds.

Good teachers key to improving education standards

Good teachers key to improving education standards

ADUN SPEAKS | The Kenyan winner of this year's Global Teacher Prize and Finland's education system show we have much to learn. 

'Follow the norm' - PAS against live telecast of Najib's trial

'Follow the norm' - PAS against live telecast of Najib's trial

Tuan Ibrahim expresses concern that live airing would lead to public commentary, accusations and speculation.

Identical goals, diverging paths

Identical goals, diverging paths

COMMENT | How the paths of Mujahid Yusof Rawa and sometime collaborator Abdul Rahman diverged

Speed offences leading to deaths down 11pct with AES cameras

Speed offences leading to deaths down 11pct with AES cameras

PARLIAMENT | Miros study shows the Automated Enforcement System cameras are effective, says Anthony Loke.
Public feedback on draft bill for media council needed

Public feedback on draft bill for media council needed

The government wants media industry to self-regulate and do away with press laws.

Ismail Sabri: Umno-PAS 'jihad' is not war

Ismail Sabri: Umno-PAS 'jihad' is not war

UPDATED 3.40PM | Umno veep says party is 'still moderate', adding that 'jihad' refers to struggle against Harapan gov't.

Developers abide by Penang's strict clause to build PPRs, says Jagdeep

Developers abide by Penang's strict clause to build PPRs, says Jagdeep

As such, developers hike up prices of their other properties, but only by 5 pct, the exco says.

Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese escapes death sentence

Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese escapes death sentence

UPDATED 2.25PM | Judge hands Doan Thi Huong a three-year sentence, which means she will be free soon.

Venezuelans set up burning barricades over lack of power, water

Venezuelans set up burning barricades over lack of power, water

Two major blackouts have fuelled public anger with the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

The problem with 'extremist' rhetoric

The problem with 'extremist' rhetoric

COMMENT | Religious extremism is the existential threat facing this country, but propaganda on this clouds the issue.

Najib slapped with RM1.5b tax bill - report

Najib slapped with RM1.5b tax bill - report

This is based on undeclared income of about RM4b from 2011 to 2017, a source tells The Edge.

Erdogan appears to concede Istanbul defeat after Ankara loss

Erdogan appears to concede Istanbul defeat after Ankara loss

Opposition mayoral candidate defeats AKP rival in Turkey's capital.
Losartan contamination: More issues of the FDA?

Losartan contamination: More issues of the FDA?

LETTER | The US Food and Drug Administration backs this anti-hypertensive drug - which is carcinogenic.

Anwar in favour of live telecast of Najib's money-laundering trial

Anwar in favour of live telecast of Najib's money-laundering trial

'The people deserve to know how much has been robbed,' says the PKR president.
When a clueless minister wants to go cashless

When a clueless minister wants to go cashless

COMMENT | Efforts and energy to develop tasks of no contribution to reforming our education system.

Hadi: PAS-Umno critics like 'Jews' who must be battled to save the country

Hadi: PAS-Umno critics like 'Jews' who must be battled to save the country

'Let's join forces and send the enemy to hell,' the PAS president cries at a joint gathering with Umno, reports TMI.
Yoursay: The political clowns in Rome Statute debate

Yoursay: The political clowns in Rome Statute debate

YOURSAY | ‘What does it have to do with Malay privileges, the royalty, or even same-sex marriages?'
At last, consistent Jeffrey Kitingan gets his due recognition

At last, consistent Jeffrey Kitingan gets his due recognition

COMMENT | He's the only MP with the courage to tell Putrajaya it cannot survive without Sabah and Sarawak.

Yoursay: Reading between the lines of Nurul’s criticism

Yoursay: Reading between the lines of Nurul’s criticism

YOURSAY | Her opinion and the reactions that followed say a lot about Harapan and its members.
Anti-Lynas backlash and 7 things that happened yesterday

Anti-Lynas backlash and 7 things that happened yesterday

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