Archive - 10 April 2019

Scientists with the Event Horizon Telescope project show photo from the M87 galaxy, 54m light-years away.

PARLIAMENT | Amendment also passed to regulate Islamic schools in the Federal Territories.

He will explain why he stepped down as Johor MB after an audience with Sultan Ibrahim.

The exercise will be carried out in stages, beginning with the Ampang corridor.

Jari Abdullah was shot in a gunfight while attempting to flee his captors.

No more counselling and only fines for smokers who light up in eateries from July.

RANTAU POLLS | Kg Gatco settlers say the ex-Negeri Sembilan MB failed to keep a pledge to give them land.

PM says this after calls for the constitutional amendment bill to have been referred to a select committee.

He adds that it is possible to retable the bill in the future, depending on the 'will' of the minister in charge.

LETTER | It is my opinion that the museum’s method of historiography is flawed and damaging.

INQUEST | Pathologist says it is better if he is asked about scans taken after Adib sustained injuries, rather than after his death.

This following reports that a dissolution of the Johor assembly is being sought.

UPDATED 7.24PM | 'He is not a novice elected representative, he was once a prime minister,' says Mahathir.

PARLIAMENT | Tajuddin Abdul Rahman stuns Harapan reps after revealing that he too was suspicious of the deal.

UPDATED 6.53PM | PM responds to warning from Johor sultan to unidentified parties to stop meddling in the state's affairs.

COA allows request from the defence to have the hearing rescheduled to April 23.

LETTER | It is time that we sit down again to understand each other and work out a compromise.

The committee comprises the CM, the two DCMs, the state secretary and state financial officer.

Dr Wan Azizah says the elite rescue team would help their Brunei counterparts gain international recognition.

Johor ruler says he will make the right decision at the right time, tells all quarters not to meddle in state's affairs.

PARLIAMENT | The Economic Affairs Minister says Najib has lied to the people and Felda settlers. 

He reiterates academic qualifications are not a condition of being appointed to cabinet.

Only one out of 120 MPs voted against the gun reform bill following last month's deadly shooting.

WHITE PAPER | Felda under Isa Samad's stewardship had gone on a global splurging spree through its investment arm Felda Investment Corporation.

Marina Mahathir signs petition stating that the treaty will provide justice to MH17 victims.

LETTER | Sustainable development is only possible if the government upholds our the law.

Gobind cites his wide experience and numerous awards in announcing two-year appointment.

He refuses to be drawn into the exchange between Mahathir and Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.

PARLIAMENT | He alleges that these cars were purchased despite the financial problems faced by the agency. 

Johor Umno believes the former MB is the best man for the job.

Federal Court rules the Court of Appeal did not err in rejecting the appeals.

LETTER | The opposition to Lynas is based on fanciful imagination of scientific probabilities that do not exist. 

A group of Lynas supporters, mostly the firm's employees, and another group of anti-Lynas campaign supporters hand over memoranda.

COMMENT | The result of the Rantau by-election will speak of Harapan's ability to hold onto the base it secured a year ago.

State opposition leader Hasni Mohammad will have an audience with Johor ruler to discuss the prospect of fresh polls.

PARLIAMENT | PM interjects during debate of Felda White Paper, asks why Ahmad Maslan hadn't raised his proposal to improve Felda with Najib earlier. 

This would be spent on new technologies for plantations and initiatives to safeguard settlers' welfare. 

It is a rights-abusing law that should be revoked rather than tinkered with, says HRW.

UPDATED 6.21PM | Minister Xavier Jayakumar says consultations are continuing, with two more states set to follow. 

Political economy professor Terence Gomez says there is very little oversight on how these GLCs are run.

MP SPEAKS | It is disappointing that egos and political affiliation could be put aside.

RANTAU POLLS | Umno acting president says BN colleagues' talk could create unhealthy speculation and attract illwishers. 

Ex-PM's wife regrets that Malaysians fell for the slander surrounding the infamous pink diamond ring.

COMMENT | Modi hot favourite to retain hot seat, but nothing is straightforward in this democracy.

UPDATED 1.15PM | RANTAU POLLS | The BN candidate says he prefers houses with a Negeri Sembilan Malay-style.

WHITE PAPER | The two companies indulged in 'aggressive' and 'uncontrolled' investments that did not generate expected returns.

This is a political thing and the sultan has got 'no role', says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

RANTAU POLLS | Former MIC president says locals should seize the chance to elect a future national leader.

Malaysiakini speaks to PAS sec-gen, T'gganu MB and Hadi's ex-aide on their alleged roles in Hadi-Clare lawsuit.

PAS central committee also allegedly in the dark over the settlement with S'wak Report editor. 

The area is now protected from any other land use activities including mining and logging.

RANTAU POLLS | These MPs did not vote, they just abstained with their own excuses, he says.

As the Israeli PM seeks fifth term in fight for political survival, exit polls give him an advantage after a close race.

COMMENT | 'The sad reality is that the PDRM has been mired in corruption, violence and misinformation for as long as I can remember.'

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