Archive - 3 April 2019

Liew Vui Keong points to the high recidivism rate among drug offenders.

He also warns of certain quarters out to create friction between the two allies.

PM also notes that the abductions happened during BN rule, and not under Harapan.

LETTER | The facts of the case do not seem to support her embrace of Islam just before her death.

Prosecutors can still subpoena the new owners if need be, explains Hanipa Maidin.

Lawyer says Tommay Thomas' opening statement runs afoul of the Criminal Procedure Code.

The Indonesian victims claim they were punched, slapped and had their pay and passports withheld.

Khalid Abu Bakar, meanwhile, wants questions directed towards his successor instead.

INQUEST | The investigating officer makes the suggestion when grilled on the IGP's statement.

The study is being conducted with cooperation of Span and Johor gov't.

LETTER | The damning findings of the Suhakam inquiry is the most serious indictment of the police to date.

Nazirah Bibi insists her daughter wanted to be buried as a Muslim to be closer to her late father and brother.

The fugitive businessperson says yacht value 'trashed' for the sake of political rivalry.

NAJIB TRIAL | Tommy Thomas is the first M'sian attorney-general tasked with prosecuting a former PM.

RANTAU POLLS | He is also saddened by 93-year-old PM having to pick up the slack.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Malaysiakini has compiled the reports on Amri Che Mat and Raymond Koh here.

KA Petra chief says project's distance from shore means it falls under federal jurisdiction.

Young Men Sikh Association of Penang says it wants to set the record straight on her death.

UPDATED 5.43PM | Santiago denounces Mohamad Fuzi Harun for his alleged complicity in covering up the abductions.

INQUEST | Enlarging videos of the incident only resulted in pixelated images.

Only donations from parents and loved ones exempted, he adds.

The US$126m offer was the 'best price' the gov't could get for the sale of the superyacht.

UPDATED 5.27PM | The wives of Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh want answers and closure

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you the latest updates from ex-premier's SRC trial.

PARLIAMENT | Harapan MPs are currently allocated RM1.5 million annually, while opposition reps receive only RM100,000.

UPDATED 2.30PM | After Suhakam blames cops, the former home minister claims he did not issue the order.

Wan Azizah says both ministers have jurisdiction over matters concerning the Australian rare earth mining firm. 

UPDATED | 1.38PM | G Gnanaraja claims trial to duping Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd's MD.

CEO Sabin Samitah says he is bound by secrecy and not allowed to discuss the matter further.

ADUN SPEAKS | Now that Suhakam has announced its findings, Harapan gov't must act to bring perpetrators to justice. 

He says he has locus standi as a minister to voice the cabinet's consensus.

UPDATED 4.30PM | SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Panel specifically points to Special Branch for the 'enforced disappearance'. 

UPDATED 2.30PM | This ranks as the gov't's highest recovery to date from the 1MDB scandal.

The ex-PM's lawyers are expected to request another deferral with regard to the SRC case.

The Form Five students in Penang were reportedly inspired by a Youtube celebrity challenge. 

UPDATED 3.05PM | G Gnanaraja claims the letter circulating on social media just rumour.

Resolution urging all countries to foster a domestic environment of religious tolerance, peace and respect is adopted.

Carmakers have been warning the White House that the border closure will lead to the idling of US plants.

LETTER | Its recognition has been in place, to varying extents, for at least the last two decades.

RANTAU POLLS | The ex-minister claims Malaysians are reeling over unrealistic statements by gov’t leaders.

Oil-rich nation urged to reconsider harsh penalties taking effect today.

LETTER | Refrain from name-calling and restore dignity to parliamentary debates. Let us be proud of all of you.

According to JKPPL, his 'shocking' statement contradicts the stance taken by environment ministry and many lawmakers.

The PKR chief goes on to speak up for Negeri MB's right not to be complicit in the matter.

COMMENT | Is a live telecast, where Najib gets to play victim, the best way to gain support of the people?

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

RANTAU POLLS | This is main focus of the ceramah sessions the PKR leader is holding in the state constituency.

SATIRE | This comes as the headmaster has decreed that the first examination, at least, should proceed as scheduled.

Another report accusing Tengku Zulpuri of abusing gov't machinery during the Cameron campaign referred to MACC.

RANTAU POLLS | R Malar's manifesto also calls for low-cost housing and a people-friendly transport system.