Archive - 5 April 2019

Saifuddin Abdullah highlights those 'sowing fear', while Syed Saddiq tweets about 'undemocratic' attempts to overthrow PM. 

UPDATED 12.27AM | This depends on whether a lower cost for the deal can be renegotiated, says finance minister. 

Houlin Zhao says US security concerns about Chinese telecoms giant can't be substantiated so far. 

Its Foreign Affairs Ministry says it has not received 'any communication or information' from M'sia on Johor Straits project. 

The court also moved Muhammad Shafee's trial to a later date.

Meanwhile, Zaid Ibrahim says gov't cannot blame rulers or rivals for its U-turn on the Rome Statute.

Ti Lian Ker asks whether long-time Lynas critics will accept gov't conditions for mining firm to continue operations. 

MP SPEAKS | There is more than enough evidence of the activity and waste generated there.

Prices per litre for RON95, RON97 and diesel remain at RM2.08, RM2.63 and RM2.18, respectively.

Charles Santiago says the move reflects badly on the country's democratic and human rights reforms.

Parliament briefing linked the losses to FGV shares being bought at inflated prices, says Akmal Nasir. 

INTERVIEW | The party's debut in the East M'sian state is also a strategy in achieving two-thirds majority in Parliament, says Mohd Rafiq.

UPDATED 6.56PM | One organiser, S Arutchelvan, expresses dissatisfaction with police's last-minute rejection of assembly notice.

INTERVIEW | Supreme council member Mohd Rafiq shares what changed Mahathir's mind, as well as what convinced Shafie Apdal to accept the move.

The Fire and Rescue Dept are still investigating the source of the smoke on the 3rd floor.

RANTAU POLLS | PKR man urges voters not to be fooled by words of 'two-faced' ex-premier.

Minister Liew Vui Keong says all parties should thus abide by withdrawal, regardless of personal views on the matter.

Ex-premier's wife doesn't attend High Court mention for soliciting and receiving bribes over solar hybrid projects in Sarawak.

RANTAU POLLS | Harapan candidate says he attended contest organised by local NGO to 'show support'. 

UPDATED 5.50PM | Lynas, or companies interested in taking over, must first reduce radioactive levels of raw materials prior to shipment to M’sia.

PM says the issues, including water problems, maritime and aerospace borders, will be discussed in a 'friendly' manner. 

CJ then quashes death sentences of two foreign nationals and substituted it for jail term.

He was earlier quoted as chiding those who lead a party life in KL but return to vote in support of hudud laws.

UPDATED 5.53PM | Edmund Bon cites Article 127 of the statute, which states that withdrawal takes effect a year after notifying the UN. 

Senior citizen among pair who said they were assaulted.

The MOF subsidiary was penalised for issuing loan funds not based on progress of the projects.

Dr Mahathir says this is because Suhakam's accusation is directed at the present police chief.

LETTER | Its e-payment system and the 10 pct surcharge lacks efficiency and the gov't should allow more players to participate in this business.

LETTER | It is about equal partnership and the future of the Federation as a whole.

Kajidata Research's poll shows that youths are the most dissatisfied with the ruling coalition.

The deputy minister added that she looks forward to Nurul Izzah's return to the committee.

UPDATED 5.42PM | Dr Mahathir Mohamad says this is because people are 'easily misled' over the treaty.

COMMENT | We are currently observing a frenzy of enthusiasm by the public who call for early or quick trials of certain persons.

The seven-member Federal Court panel will deliver its judgment at 11am on April 10.

RANTAU POLLS | The Rembau MP says BN must explain to the rakyat this is part of the legal process, and no one is presumed guilty.

After close to two decades of fighting Mahathir, the Umno man says it is 'pitiful' the party is now under him.

RANTAU POLLS | The PM-in-waiting says he will continue Mahathir’s reforms against corruption, and abuse of power.

UPDATED 3.51PM | He’s now in critical condition after being airlifted to hospital in Jolo.

UPDATED 2.40PM | EC announces that nomination for the parliament seat in Sabah will be held on April 27.

ADUN SPEAKS | The state's water jurisdiction runs parallel with that of Malaysia and shall be 12 nautical miles, according to the law and constitution.

INTERVIEW | Phase one of the port’s commercial expansion is expected to boost spending by tourists.

The ICC is looking into possible war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan.

RANTAU POLLS |  Gobind Singh tells him to 'get up to speed' over latest developments in ex-premier's 1MDB case.

An updated directive has been issued on Kelantan state secretary's order that only four portraits be displayed.

Our struggle must continue, for we hail from the sacrifices and services of the people, she says at PKR's anniversary do.

LETTER | Redzuan, so profits of Lynas are more important than the safety of our people and country?

LETTER | Two eminent ones have confirmed Lynas is 'fully compliant with internationally accepted exposure limits'.

COMMENT | Some people say it is hard to change the lives of other people. I disagree.

RANTAU POLLS | He criticises Harapan gov't at Rantau polls ceramah, accusing it of taking RM82 b from Petronas.

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