Archive - 6 April 2019

IGP: It's disappointing that Suhakam is 'punishing' the police

IGP: It's disappointing that Suhakam is 'punishing' the police

Fuzi said this is as the commission chose to make its inquiry report public.

TH payout: Harapan chose duty over lying to make people happy - Anwar

TH payout: Harapan chose duty over lying to make people happy - Anwar

RANTAU POLLS | 'We can fake our accounts or we can fulfil our promise'.

Dr M lacks leadership and commitment to human rights

Dr M lacks leadership and commitment to human rights

LETTER | The latest flip-flop has tarnished Harapan's reputation further.

Ex-Umno members want Bersatu as new home, Dr M explains Sabah move

Ex-Umno members want Bersatu as new home, Dr M explains Sabah move

'They were free to join any party in Harapan, but we found that the biggest chunk wanted to join Bersatu.'

Plot against Dr M: Anwar points to 'particular royal family member'

Plot against Dr M: Anwar points to 'particular royal family member'

UPDATED 8.30PM | He claims Dr M elaborated the matter to him during a private discussion.

Zahid doesn't have timeline for comeback but 'ready to serve'

Zahid doesn't have timeline for comeback but 'ready to serve'

The de facto president says his decision will not be based on pressure by party grassroots.

Lynas is being unscientific, not SAM or CAP

Lynas is being unscientific, not SAM or CAP

LETTER | Lynas claims that wastes from water leeching purification are naturally-occurring radioactive material while we claim that the wastes are technologically-enhanced naturally-occurring radioactive material.
Muhyiddin hints ex-Umno rep may lead Sabah Bersatu

Muhyiddin hints ex-Umno rep may lead Sabah Bersatu

UPDATED 6.55PM | Hajiji Noor, who defected to Bersatu recently, among key position holders, says the party president.

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

The sedition charge, which was filed by the junta, was the second case opened against Thanathorn.
Waythamoorthy buoyed by Padang Meha compensation decision

Waythamoorthy buoyed by Padang Meha compensation decision

The judgement awarded to displaced workers after 23-year battle could be precedent-setting, he says.

Najib: Time for people to question Harapan’s broken promises

Najib: Time for people to question Harapan’s broken promises

Ex-premier slams current government, saying it lacks moral legitimacy.

Family claims MIC exploited senior citizen by making him wear Bossku T-shirt

Family claims MIC exploited senior citizen by making him wear Bossku T-shirt

RANTAU POLLS | In a recording, MIC deputy president M Saravanan is seen asking the 60-year-old to change.

PAS welcomes Malaysia's withdrawal from Rome Statute

PAS welcomes Malaysia's withdrawal from Rome Statute

We welcome anything that benefits Islam, says its spiritual leader Hashim Jasin.

Rome Statute withdrawal a regressive move, decries Kit Siang

Rome Statute withdrawal a regressive move, decries Kit Siang

The DAP veteran says people should be more knowledgeable about this issue.

Gov't to address foreigners' ID documentation, stateless children issues in Sabah

Gov't to address foreigners' ID documentation, stateless children issues in Sabah

Restructuring of departments will be carried out to achieve this, says the home minister.

Abang Johari: Sabah, S'wak CMs did not give approval for amendment of Article 1(2)

Abang Johari: Sabah, S'wak CMs did not give approval for amendment of Article 1(2)

S'wak CM Abang Johari the MA63 committee never discussed the actual wordings in its meetings.

Enforced disappearance: Rights group threatens to sue IGP, gov't

Enforced disappearance: Rights group threatens to sue IGP, gov't

However, families of Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat say the group does not represent them.

Law minister orders legal assistance to France, Switzerland, Luxembourg

Law minister orders legal assistance to France, Switzerland, Luxembourg

The investigations concern an assortment of graft and white-collar crimes, but no further details are available.

Acting DIGP confident IGP Fuzi will answer 'enforced disappearance' claims

Acting DIGP confident IGP Fuzi will answer 'enforced disappearance' claims

Abdul Hamid Bador says Suhakam's findings on Raymond Koh's and Amri Che Mat's disappearances has badly affected the police force.

'Because of a person who wants to be free to beat up people' - read Mahathir's transcript

'Because of a person who wants to be free to beat up people' - read Mahathir's transcript

Read the full transcript of yesterday's press conference explaining M'sia's shocking withdrawal from the Rome Statute.

Kelantan crown prince to tie the knot with Swedish bride on April 19

Kelantan crown prince to tie the knot with Swedish bride on April 19

The prince orders gifts meant for the occasion to be channelled to welfare organisations instead.

Mat Hasan lauds Guan Eng's teaser for ECRL reroute to N9

Mat Hasan lauds Guan Eng's teaser for ECRL reroute to N9

RANTAU POLLS | This makes a lot of sense as land in Negeri Sembilan is cheaper, but the state must benefit by having an ECRL station built there.

Inspired by caricature mocking Najib, NGO 'makes clowns' of Harapan ministers

Inspired by caricature mocking Najib, NGO 'makes clowns' of Harapan ministers

Guan Eng, Maszlee, Teresa and Mujahid receive similar red-nose touch-ups.

M'sia, S'pore reach agreement to end airspace standoff

M'sia, S'pore reach agreement to end airspace standoff

Island republic withdraws procedures for Seletar Airport while Malaysia lifts restrictions over Pasir Gudang.
MA63 amendments a big step by Harapan – opponents have vested interests

MA63 amendments a big step by Harapan – opponents have vested interests

ADUN SPEAKS | The Federal gov’t is sincere over status of Sabah and Sarawak, but GPS state gov’t playing a sly waiting game.
Are e-hailing operators acting like taxi drivers?

Are e-hailing operators acting like taxi drivers?

LETTER | Transport ministry should make sure that customers are not held to ransom.

'Don't vote Keling' banner in Rantau - Mat Hasan denies it's BN

'Don't vote Keling' banner in Rantau - Mat Hasan denies it's BN

UPDATED 3PM | RANTAU POLLS | Banners urge voters not to support an Indian candidate and vote for BN instead, ex-MB claims it's reverse psychology.
How excess speed, hasty commands, and flawed software doomed an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX

How excess speed, hasty commands, and flawed software doomed an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX

A damaged sensor was feeding faulty data to a stall-prevention system, and excess speed made it difficult for pilots to regain control.

More and more businesses cut ties with Brunei over gay sex death penalty

More and more businesses cut ties with Brunei over gay sex death penalty

Borneo nation experiencing further backlash over its move towards harsher laws; Oxford students want Sultan's honorary degree rescinded.
Topple Dr M at our peril

Topple Dr M at our peril

LETTER | While the Rome Statute as been mispresented, it's best we give it a miss to avoid a clash between royalty and the government.

International chorus condemning Rome Statute pullout

International chorus condemning Rome Statute pullout

‘The ICC is the only avenue for justice for the millions of victims of international crimes.’
We know who kidnapped Amri Che Mat and Raymond Koh

We know who kidnapped Amri Che Mat and Raymond Koh

COMMENT | ‘If the state security apparatus took the two men, the only resolution is for the state to return them.’
Yoursay: Mat Hasan insulting Rantau folk by feeding them fiction

Yoursay: Mat Hasan insulting Rantau folk by feeding them fiction

YOURSAY | ‘He dares to publicly and glaringly twist the facts without so much as batting an eyelid.’
M’sia withdraws from Rome Statute, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

M’sia withdraws from Rome Statute, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Equanimity sale proof of 1MDB scandal, says Guan Eng

Equanimity sale proof of 1MDB scandal, says Guan Eng

‘They say the 1MDB scandal is fake. If 1MDB is fake, how did we sell the Equanimity?’
Filipino transwoman alleges assault in detention - NGOs call for protection

Filipino transwoman alleges assault in detention - NGOs call for protection

Rights groups express concern over after Acuin claims she was physically attacked while in custody.

Human rights group calls for IGP's immediate suspension

Human rights group calls for IGP's immediate suspension

Any delay in wake of Suhakam inquiry findings would continue to besmirch police's reputation, says Suaram.