Archive - 7 April 2019

Be firm Pakatan Harapan

Be firm Pakatan Harapan

LETTER | The gov't has failed to maintain a strong position to the questions of human rights.

Academics convinced rulers with 'biased' paper, students claim

Academics convinced rulers with 'biased' paper, students claim

They say the four academics should have presented both positives and negatives of Rome Statute.

Dr M reacts more fiercely when challenged - Mukhriz

Dr M reacts more fiercely when challenged - Mukhriz

Kedah MB says this in reference to attacks on Mahathir's government over the Rome Statute.

PTPTN: RM56b allocated for over three million students since 1997

PTPTN: RM56b allocated for over three million students since 1997

Wan Saiful says gov't will continue to make PTPTN as the ultimate financial provider to benefit future generations.
Large following in Sabah not a threat to Warisan - Bersatu sec-gen

Large following in Sabah not a threat to Warisan - Bersatu sec-gen

Marzuki Yahya says this will only strengthen Harapan at the federal level.

Anwar: Some trumpet Umno-PAS unity but quietly seek 'insurance' from me

Anwar: Some trumpet Umno-PAS unity but quietly seek 'insurance' from me

RANTAU POLLS | Mat Hasan will not officially take over as Umno president, he adds.

Thai cops nab M'sian with 64kg cannabis in Songkhla

Thai cops nab M'sian with 64kg cannabis in Songkhla

Police say the man planned to smuggle the drugs into Penang.

Rome Statute: Johor sultan thanks Putrajaya for listening to people's voice

Rome Statute: Johor sultan thanks Putrajaya for listening to people's voice

Sultan Ibrahim says he will continue to defend the country's sovereignty and harmony of its people.

Anwar appreciative of Dr M's vote of confidence

Anwar appreciative of Dr M's vote of confidence

This after the PM praised his designated successor's leadership qualities in an interview.

Aide: Johor MB's KL trip 'normal', don't believe in rumours

Aide: Johor MB's KL trip 'normal', don't believe in rumours

Press sec says Osman Sapian will be attending the 9th S'pore-M'sia Leaders' Retreat on Tuesday. 
Pakistan says India preparing another attack this month

Pakistan says India preparing another attack this month

According to Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, this could take place between April 16 and 20.

Sabah's rural road network gets RM316.9m boost

Sabah's rural road network gets RM316.9m boost

Rina Harun says three of the 81 planned projects in the state have been completed.

ECRL contract in line with PWD standards, Najib tells Dr M

ECRL contract in line with PWD standards, Najib tells Dr M

Ex-PM challenges Putrajaya to reveal the document if the reverse is true.

Businessperson in Penang tunnel case faces more charges tomorrow

Businessperson in Penang tunnel case faces more charges tomorrow

This is in addition to three charges last week for allegedly duping the project's main contractor.

Expose the 'deep state'

Expose the 'deep state'

LETTER | Gov't must confront the challenge, or continue to be held hostage.

M'sian golfer dies in hotel room during tournament

M'sian golfer dies in hotel room during tournament

Arie Irawan, 28, was one of the players at the Sanya Championship in Hainan.

Johor MB to meet Mahathir tomorrow, say sources

Johor MB to meet Mahathir tomorrow, say sources

The meeting comes amid speculation of a reshuffle in the Johor administration.

Streram campaign manager denies putting up 'keling' banner

Streram campaign manager denies putting up 'keling' banner

RANTAU POLLS | U Karunesh says this is an attempt to slander him.

Daily 15-minute exercise break for all ministries soon

Daily 15-minute exercise break for all ministries soon

Civil servants will have to do it in the mornings or evenings, says Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Hold debate on Rome Statute at all levels of society

Hold debate on Rome Statute at all levels of society

COMMENT | Only after extensive debate should be matter be brought before Parliament.

'Solo announcement was Dr M's call, not due to cracks in cabinet'

'Solo announcement was Dr M's call, not due to cracks in cabinet'

INTERVIEW | Foreign minister shares the events leading up to the decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute.

Mat Hasan denies wrongdoing in RM10m transfer

Mat Hasan denies wrongdoing in RM10m transfer

UPDATED 12.40PM | RANTAU POLLS | 'There was no abuse of power... I just bought an apartment in London.'

Dr M: Flip-flops necessary to right wrong decisions made

Dr M: Flip-flops necessary to right wrong decisions made

The premier responds to allegations of his administration going back on many of its electoral promises.
Minister confirms ECRL reroute to Negeri if project back on track

Minister confirms ECRL reroute to Negeri if project back on track

RANTAU POLLS | Loke says a decision on whether the project will resume will be made when PM visits China.

Long live the Rome Statute! Long live idiocy?

Long live the Rome Statute! Long live idiocy?

COMMENT |The gov't's U-turns on ICERD and the Rome Statute signify our entry into an Age of Mass Ignorance.

In astrophysics milestone, first ever photo of black hole expected

In astrophysics milestone, first ever photo of black hole expected

Scientists will reveal 'groundbreaking results' from Event Horizon Telescope project this week.

Harapan has reduced corruption by about 90pct - Dr M

Harapan has reduced corruption by about 90pct - Dr M

 In an exclusive interview with NST, the premier describes his predecessor Najib Abdul Razak as the 'worst leader'.
Venezuelans rally to demand power, water and end to Maduro

Venezuelans rally to demand power, water and end to Maduro

Tens of thousands take to the streets to back opposition leader Juan Guaido.

After Rome Statute pullout, MP sceptical of refugee treaty being ratified

After Rome Statute pullout, MP sceptical of refugee treaty being ratified

Charles Santiago says refugees will now have to depend on other international conventions.

Netanyahu plans to annex settlements in West Bank if re-elected

Netanyahu plans to annex settlements in West Bank if re-elected

Palestinians swiftly condemn the Israeli PM's remarks.
Don’t take Sabah, Sarawak for a ride again

Don’t take Sabah, Sarawak for a ride again

We were fooled once. It will not happen twice.
Wang Kelian queries raised at George Town refugee festival

Wang Kelian queries raised at George Town refugee festival

Refugee Zahid Alom points out that many of the culprits behind the atrocities remain at large.

Saifuddin: People's choice must be defended against the 'deep state'

Saifuddin: People's choice must be defended against the 'deep state'

INTERVIEW | Foreign minister stresses the need to defend the democratically elected gov't.

PM withdrew from Rome Statute to avoid clash with royals - Anwar

PM withdrew from Rome Statute to avoid clash with royals - Anwar

RANTAU POLLS | The rulers had convened and were concerned their powers would be affected, he says.

Negeri speaker revives Mat Hasan's RM10m money changer case

Negeri speaker revives Mat Hasan's RM10m money changer case

Zulkefly Mohamad Omar asks why the former MB has not been arrested.
Our proposed amendments for Article 1(2)

Our proposed amendments for Article 1(2)

LETTER | Restore Sabah's and Sarawak's rightful status in the federation.

Let the IPCMC ennoble the Royal Malaysian Police

Let the IPCMC ennoble the Royal Malaysian Police

COMMENT | Separate good apples from bad, and uphold the honour of PDRM.
Yoursay: Something’s not right if nation can’t join anti-genocide treaty

Yoursay: Something’s not right if nation can’t join anti-genocide treaty

YOURSAY | ‘It seems the administration has fallen into the opposition’s ‘triple R’ trap...’
An alleged royal plot, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

An alleged royal plot, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

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