Archive - 8 April 2019

M'sia, S'pore to draft supplementary agreement on RTS project

M'sia, S'pore to draft supplementary agreement on RTS project

Anthony Loke says the project would involve both countries’ AGs in drafting the agreement.
Two ex-soldiers found guilty of conspiring to promote terrorism

Two ex-soldiers found guilty of conspiring to promote terrorism

They and an Indonesian national failed to raise reasonable doubt, rules Court of Appeal. 

M'sia ready to handle southern Johor airspace, says Loke

M'sia ready to handle southern Johor airspace, says Loke

'This is our sovereignty issue. We wish to manage our own air space,' adds minister. 

Hands off academics behind Rome Statute paper, students warn gov't

Hands off academics behind Rome Statute paper, students warn gov't

UPDATED 11.55PM | They say the gov't should make counter-arguments rather than take action against them.  
Mahathir, Hsien Loong to meet at first retreat in Putrajaya

Mahathir, Hsien Loong to meet at first retreat in Putrajaya

They are expected to discuss unresolved bilateral issues during the retreat.

Gerakan delivers paper model of Lynas factory for Wong Tack to burn

Gerakan delivers paper model of Lynas factory for Wong Tack to burn

Pahang Gerakan Youth chief says Wong's office did not accept the gift so they just left it by the street. 

Students behind anti-Rome Statute leak start petition citing MH17

Students behind anti-Rome Statute leak start petition citing MH17

They urge those with 'bad intentions' to stop manipulating the ICC justice system.

Ministry denies report on marginalisation of Tamil language

Ministry denies report on marginalisation of Tamil language

'The Education Ministry has never implemented policies discriminating against any first languages.' 
Urban redevelopment needs to be holistic

Urban redevelopment needs to be holistic

It is imperative that a 100 percent agreement of all parcel owners be obtained first.
Son's drug case: Mat Sabu leaves it to the law

Son's drug case: Mat Sabu leaves it to the law

'I leave it to the legal practitioners. There are no comments,' says minister.

PAC report on former Perak MB to be tabled in July

PAC report on former Perak MB to be tabled in July

PAC conducted the hearing behind closed doors after Zambry refused to attend if it were carried out publicly.

Sugar tax will not involve drinks served at eateries - Dzulkefly

Sugar tax will not involve drinks served at eateries - Dzulkefly

It is better to educate the public not to take coloured sweet drinks, says minister.
Penang CM refutes report on green light for PIL1 and LRT projects

Penang CM refutes report on green light for PIL1 and LRT projects

Chow Kon Yeow urges newspaper to rectify report to avoid confusion among stakeholders.

Independent candidate Malarvizhi has no regrets contesting in Rantau

Independent candidate Malarvizhi has no regrets contesting in Rantau

“This is the first and last time I am contesting," she says.

Indonesian loses blasphemy appeal over mosque loudspeaker complaint

Indonesian loses blasphemy appeal over mosque loudspeaker complaint

Supreme Court upholds 18-month sentence on Meliana, a mother of four from Medan.

Mujahid: Waiting period to perform hajj to be shortened

Mujahid: Waiting period to perform hajj to be shortened

Minister says some Tabung Haji depositors have to wait for up to 100 years.

Vehicle transshipment in ports now exempted from APs

Vehicle transshipment in ports now exempted from APs

Previously, every vehicle entering Malaysia, even though it was not for the local market, needed an AP.

Dr M: Gov't has reintroduced PPSMI without announcing it

Dr M: Gov't has reintroduced PPSMI without announcing it

PM says it was brought back by the previous administration, with some schools allowed to teach in English.

VVIP's wife did not purchase pink diamond, deputy minister confirms

VVIP's wife did not purchase pink diamond, deputy minister confirms

UPDATED 6.42PM | PARLIAMENT | The agent who had brought the jewellery into the country also left with them.

Putrajaya tables new bill to impose departure levy

Putrajaya tables new bill to impose departure levy

UPDATED 8.50PM | PARLIAMENT | The bill states the finance minister has the jurisdiction to fix the levy rate.
Mahathir rues changed Umno, says party ‘has become PAS’

Mahathir rues changed Umno, says party ‘has become PAS’

'It is not the Umno that I knew. It is not the Umno that was founded in 1946.'

India's Modi makes election vow to remove Kashmir's special rights

India's Modi makes election vow to remove Kashmir's special rights

'Nationalism is our inspiration,' says the PM at the launch of the BJP manifesto.

37 Rohingya illegal immigrants detained

37 Rohingya illegal immigrants detained

All are picked up at several locations after they reached land.
Gardener pleads guilty to insulting Agong on Facebook

Gardener pleads guilty to insulting Agong on Facebook

He had been charged under s233(1) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. 

Revised National Automative Policy to be wheeled out later this year

Revised National Automative Policy to be wheeled out later this year

It will address future technological trends, like NxGV, Industry 4.0 and AI, says Ong Kian Ming.

Karuna Nithi's brother joins march for IPCMC

Karuna Nithi's brother joins march for IPCMC

P Elam Sezhian wants justice for his brother who died in police custody in 2013.

Malaysian government steps up efforts for the common good

Malaysian government steps up efforts for the common good

Sabah Forestry Department identifies Lahad Datu as reforestation site.

Gov't to propose law to redevelop buildings without all owners' consent

Gov't to propose law to redevelop buildings without all owners' consent

UPDATED 3.30PM | Khalid Samad sees the need to seek agreement from all unit holders as a 'hindrance'.

Ministry sees trade mission to US generating RM6.6b in investments

Ministry sees trade mission to US generating RM6.6b in investments

Miti says these will primarily be in the chemical and electrical and electronics sectors.

Activists march to Parliament to demand for IPCMC

Activists march to Parliament to demand for IPCMC

Activists remind the government of old cases, including the 'black eye incident' and the Altantuya's murder, to justify need for IPCMC. 

A coup in M’sia? Nothing is impossible, says minister

A coup in M’sia? Nothing is impossible, says minister

Khalid Samad says this is possible if the Malay majority, including uniformed personnel, believe their positions are in danger.
Sabah and Sarawak downgraded by their MPs in 1976

Sabah and Sarawak downgraded by their MPs in 1976

COMMENT | Are both equal to Malaya, or just equal to the 11 states of Peninsular Malaysia?

Minister's son to be charged with drug abuse, says Muhyiddin

Minister's son to be charged with drug abuse, says Muhyiddin

The suspect was arrested during a police raid on Jan 5.

Mat Hasan: I was 'homeless' after GE14, not broke

Mat Hasan: I was 'homeless' after GE14, not broke

UPDATED 2.17PM | Former Negeri Sembilan MB responds to jibes about using RM10m to purchase London house.
Rome Statute: Patriot sees 'big picture', warns of move to undermine gov’t

Rome Statute: Patriot sees 'big picture', warns of move to undermine gov’t

'Any coercion of our democratically elected government to step down through sinister means is against the will of the people.'

Rome Statute won't diminish our sovereignty or rulers' status

Rome Statute won't diminish our sovereignty or rulers' status

LETTER | Gov't should reconsider its decision to withdraw from the statute.
Gov't received over a thousand MySalam claims since January

Gov't received over a thousand MySalam claims since January

PARLIAMENT | Amiruddin tells the Dewan that payments have been disbursed for 97 of the claims.

Maybe Anwar wants to be Umno president, quips Mat Hasan

Maybe Anwar wants to be Umno president, quips Mat Hasan

UPDATED 1.28PM | RANTAU POLLS | He responds to Anwar saying that he is unlikely to be handed the top post in the party.

M’sia, S’pore mutually suspend implementation of overlapping port limits

M’sia, S’pore mutually suspend implementation of overlapping port limits

The suspension is based on working group recommendation, says S'pore gov't. 

Sustainable palm oil: Bridging appreciation and commitment

Sustainable palm oil: Bridging appreciation and commitment

Norway Parliament voted to implement measures and taxes to exclude palm oil-based biofuels by 2020.
In a constitutional monarchy, the constitution is supreme

In a constitutional monarchy, the constitution is supreme

COMMENT | 'We must recognise the legislative and executive powers of the elected gov't.'

Malaysia, Indonesia send protest letter to EU on palm oil curbs

Malaysia, Indonesia send protest letter to EU on palm oil curbs

UPDATED 5.55PM | Signed by Jokowi and Mahathir, the letter objects to the plan to phase out palm biofuels.

Gnanaraja slapped with 68 counts of money laundering involving RM11.4m

Gnanaraja slapped with 68 counts of money laundering involving RM11.4m

UPDATED 3.10PM | The businessperson has claimed trial to the charges.

Tabung Haji denies mass withdrawals due to record-low dividends

Tabung Haji denies mass withdrawals due to record-low dividends

CEO Zukri Samat says a police report will be lodged against those spreading the 'baseless' rumour.

Early voting in Rantau begins tomorrow

Early voting in Rantau begins tomorrow

RANTAU POLLS | A total of 110 military and police personnel will cast their ballots, says the EC.

Rohingya men don't agree with child marriages, says community worker

Rohingya men don't agree with child marriages, says community worker

But the volunteer adds nobody cares about their situation.

Australia's opposition Labor tipped to win May election

Australia's opposition Labor tipped to win May election

But polls show Scott Morrisson remains the preferred PM over Labor's Bill Shorten.

MACC findings on RM90m probe into PAS given to DPP - sources

MACC findings on RM90m probe into PAS given to DPP - sources

Authorities tying up loose ends in the investigation into the funds allegedly received from Umno.

A rebuttal of the alleged academic presentation to rulers

A rebuttal of the alleged academic presentation to rulers

COMMENT | Several points raised on the Rome Statute in the purported study are rather disconcerting.

10 workers killed after factory bus plunges into monsoon drain

10 workers killed after factory bus plunges into monsoon drain

Most of the victims were foreign contract workers on the way to their workplace in Sepang.

US Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns

US Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns

She was best known for defending Trump’s policy of separating migrant children from their parents.

Rome Statute: The beans have been spilled

Rome Statute: The beans have been spilled

LETTER | Relying on inaccurate and so-called learned advice is a dereliction of high office responsibilities.

Lynas reviews rare earths ore processing as Malaysia ups pressure

Lynas reviews rare earths ore processing as Malaysia ups pressure

UPDATED 3PM | As regulations intensify, the company says it sees value in processing near the Australian mine.

Britain plans social media regulation to battle harmful content

Britain plans social media regulation to battle harmful content

Imposing fines, blocking access to websites are some of the steps being proposed.

Mahathir justified in pulling out of Rome Statute

Mahathir justified in pulling out of Rome Statute

COMMENT | The Rome statute fiasco was initiated by elements who can plunge this country into a protracted constitutional crisis.

Yoursay: The heat is on in Rantau polls

Yoursay: The heat is on in Rantau polls

YOURSAY | With the by-election less than a week away, which side has the upper hand?
Yoursay: Najib, we taxpayers are fuming too

Yoursay: Najib, we taxpayers are fuming too

YOURSAY | 'Even if RM2.6 billion was a Saudi donation, there is still RM1.4 billon of unaccounted riches.'
Moving towards an economy of well-being

Moving towards an economy of well-being

COMMENT | Economic indicators are useful for measuring growth, not so much quality of life.

Spotlight on Johor MB's fate, and 7 things that happened yesterday

Spotlight on Johor MB's fate, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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