Archive - 4 April 2019

RANTAU POLLS | Among others, his manifesto aims to prioritise constituents' well-being and community development. 

RANTAU POLLS | R Malar laments being 'stopped and chased off' from PKR's 20th anniversary celebrations. 

LETTER | The Council of Churches of M'sia is thankful to Suhakam for conducting this inquiry with integrity, impartiality, transparency and courage.

PM says the money should be used instead for research on treatment for cancer or other diseases.

Plane repeatedly nosedived despite crew performing proper procedures, say Ethiopian investigators. 

He however says that it is a promotion and not a 'negative' move.

PARLIAMENT | BN MP decries alleged double standards after school receives warning letter for allowing him to attend event. 

De facto Law Minister Liew Vui Keong says the the RCi is subject to further action by the AGC.

The Johor exco says the cause is a leak from biocomposite centre, which forced several water treatment plants to shut down.

Genting's emergence at tail-end of 1MDB scandal isn't its first encounter with beleaguered state fund. 

Bar president also wants the gov't to take Suhakam's findings seriously, and implement its recommendations.

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve was gazetted in 1900 and is the oldest forest reserve in the country.

Commissioner says it’s now up to gov’t and police to prove they were not behind Koh and Amri’s disappearances.

RANTAU POLLS | He says there is a special force contacting and convincing this group to vote.

PARLIAMENT | Mastura Mohd Yazid claims activists are trying to rewrite history in relation to the Communists.

LETTER | From the viewpoint of a retired ministry official.

Court of Appeal rules in favour of 120 appellants who fought case stretching back to 1995.

This, he says, is because Harapan has failed to keep its promises, leaving the country in shambles.

Opposition MPs will have plenty of chance to air their views on amendments to Article 1(2).

This after the gov't decided to appoint Noraini Ahmad to replace Ronald Kiandee as the chairperson.

They had requested an adjournment in relation to their bid to hold a watching brief at the Adib inquest.

LETTER | There is a need for more discussion and mutual consultation as the people are left in the dark.

RANTAU POLLS | 'That means all this while you said charge sheets have been prepared, that is just falsehood,' he says.

Perak exco Aziz Bari claims there have been reports of skin cancer among residents living nearby.

Court orders the gov't to pay damages after the order to prohibit distribution and sale of 'Sapuman: Man of Steal'.

On PKR's 20th anniversary, Anwar urges supporters to learn from the past to strengthen the country's future.

PARLIAMENT | She says it allows the ministry to ensure houses are built according to requirements.

RANTAU POLLS | PKR sec-gen suspects it is work of Umno-BN cybertroopers.

RANTAU POLLS | He cites careers of other politicians, including Dr M, who bounced back from a 1969 election loss.

Dr M adds the proposal on restructuring TH would be tabled during the cabinet meeting tomorrow.

Widodo and his challenger Prabowo ramp up efforts to appeal to millennials.

Regardless, Chow Kon Yeow says the state will intensify its search for new investors.

Khalid Abu Bakar also asserts that his testimony at Suhakam's inquiry still stands.

His latest arrest is yet another dramatic twist in the once-feted executive’s fall from grace.

The suspect also faces 39 counts of attempted murder, with additional charges under consideration.

An investigation can be reopened once the report has been presented and the AGC gives the green light.

Scomi will refurbish five grounded monorail sets at RM181 mil, and provide seven new sets worth RM122 mil.

RANTAU POLLS | He notes that Mahathir has stressed that Anwar would succeed him.

 This after Suhakam fingers police in the disappearances of activists Amri and Koh.

LETTER | Second-hand smoke is just as detrimental and more awareness is needed in this matter.

PARLIAMENT | But he adds that the gov't will not employ 'tax backdating methods' as was done 'during Najib's time'.

Transport Minister says they are reasons for cancellation of the project.

The country's imports contracted at a faster rate than exports, according to Miti.

UPDATED 1PM | RANTAU POLLS | Candidate says BN supporters have been getting calls offering cash for votes.

UPDATED 3.03PM | PARLIAMENT | Muhyiddin says the AGC concluded that it is the judiciary's prerogative to interpret existing laws.

PARLIAMENT | The last constitutional amendment took place in 2009.

LETTER | Suggestions and points the Johor gov't and revelant agencies need to consider.

COMMENT | It's the beginning of a campaign of discrimination against the whole of Malaysia, and Malaysians must not fall for it.

COMMENT | The most important reason for a fair trial is to ensure our society believes in justice again.

MP SPEAKS | The birth of Keadilan - later PKR - on this day 20 years ago brought a fresh breeze into politics.

UPDATED 3.45PM | PARLIAMENT | Mahathir says revealing details at this stage could expose gov't to defamation suits.

COMMENT | Instead of the colour of students’ shoes and cashless schools, the minister needs to focus on improving education.

PARLIAMENT | 'We are now close to a level where it will not affect our efforts to administer and develop the country.'

Rights group calls for the suspension of the IGP, who headed the Special Branch at the time.

The video shows four paratroopers firing shots at the picture with the caption ‘Happy with that’.

COA to rule on 1995 agreement promising compensation for the workers of Padang Meha Hup Seng Estate.

Wong Chen says it was her 'uncompromising stance' that led to the motion to replace the chairperson.

Alexander Nanta Linggi says Putrajaya did not brief the coalition on the constitutional amendment.

'One for you, two for me,' Umno chief says at ceramah - and tells PAS leaders present that he's only joking.

Chairperson Ronald Kiandee will be replaced by Umno Parit Sulong MP Noraini Ahmad.

RANTAU POLLS | 'We, the people, should not forget his contributions... The problems in court he is facing are his deal.'

Two of the late-incumbent Stephen Wong's daughters are being considered, but one is said to stand a better chance.

Kent Carburnay Acuin was caught climbing on top of a car naked near Bukit Bintang last month.

Critics say it is unlikely the heavy metals originated from bauxite mines and stockpiles.

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