Archive - 12 April 2019

Loke denies ECRL to Negeri a Rantau election goodie

Loke denies ECRL to Negeri a Rantau election goodie

He says the ECRL renegotiation began long before the by-election was announced.

Cops gather evidence on Indonesian marked ballot papers

Cops gather evidence on Indonesian marked ballot papers

The IGP is expected to issue a statement on the matter.

On eve of polling, BN turns to prayer

On eve of polling, BN turns to prayer

RANTAU POLLS | BN candidate Mohamad Hasan says he's confident of victory.

Liew: Couldn't GPS be like Sabah MPs?

Liew: Couldn't GPS be like Sabah MPs?

Turns out that most opposition MPs from Sabah backed the constitutional amendment bill.
Who gave you embargoed documents, Najib asks Chin Huat

Who gave you embargoed documents, Najib asks Chin Huat

Former PM also asks if the political analyst was subjected to any punishment for breaking the embargo.
KJ needles Kulasegaran on 'our race must vote Streram' ceramah

KJ needles Kulasegaran on 'our race must vote Streram' ceramah

RANTAU POLLS | 'I hope the translation is incorrect,' tweets Rembau MP about minister's speech. 

Constitutional amendment bill in accordance with MA63

Constitutional amendment bill in accordance with MA63

LETTER | MA63 should not be politicised.

Penang needs a new economic vision

Penang needs a new economic vision

LETTER | Penang needs to use this opportunity of a "New Malaysia" to shift to a "New Penang".

Appointment to agencies based on expertise - Salahuddin

Appointment to agencies based on expertise - Salahuddin

The minister says the commitment of the individual is also taken into account.
Insulting Agong: IGP instructed to investigate immediately

Insulting Agong: IGP instructed to investigate immediately

Home Minister Muhyiddin says the gov't would not compromise with those who violate laws with the intention of creating social disharmony.

Osman: Technically, I'm still the Johor MB

Osman: Technically, I'm still the Johor MB

He urges reporters to wait until the Johor ruler grants him an audience tomorrow for details.

Don’t politicise Pengerang blast - Johor exco

Don’t politicise Pengerang blast - Johor exco

Dr Sharuddin Jamal says steps have been taken to deal with the matter.
Olympic Council denies appointing COO with links to Jho Low

Olympic Council denies appointing COO with links to Jho Low

UPDATED 6.13PM | However, it acknowledges that Ung Su Ling was among candidates shortlisted for the role.

M'sian gets 4.5 years' jail for smuggling 6m cigarettes into Australia

M'sian gets 4.5 years' jail for smuggling 6m cigarettes into Australia

He is one of 2 syndicate organisers nabbed by Australian Border Force in Aug 2017.

Chief Justice Richard Malanjum retires

Chief Justice Richard Malanjum retires

'To all my fellow judges, give your best, expect nothing,' were his parting words.

RON97 up 5 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

RON97 up 5 sen, RON95 and diesel prices unchanged

Finance Ministry says prices for RON95 and diesel have been maintained to reduce people's financial burden.

Legal eagle sinks talons into prince's 'silly' argument on Rome Statute

Legal eagle sinks talons into prince's 'silly' argument on Rome Statute

Going by the same logic we should not have traffic laws because there are still accidents, says lawyer.

Daim: ECRL savings enough to build Petronas Twin Towers twice over

Daim: ECRL savings enough to build Petronas Twin Towers twice over

UPDATED 4.37PM | He reportedly says this after concluding re-negotiations that slashed RM21.5 billion from ECRL's cost.

Streram denies involvement in 2016 RM80m scam

Streram denies involvement in 2016 RM80m scam

RANTAU POLLS | He says he once owned charity foundation used for dealings but was ejected from directorship without his knowledge.

Pengerang explosion: Ministry to take action following report from Dosh

Pengerang explosion: Ministry to take action following report from Dosh

Deputy HR Minister says a preliminary report should be available this evening.

Partnering to help child domestic abuse survivors

Partnering to help child domestic abuse survivors

Deputy minister welcomes WAO-Rehda collaboration to set up child care centre.

Be firm on Islamophobia in Malaysia

Be firm on Islamophobia in Malaysia

LETTER | Insulting social media posts and provocative remarks by politicians on the rise.

Star mulls contesting Sandakan by-election

Star mulls contesting Sandakan by-election

However, this depends on talks with partners in Gabungan Bersatu Sabah, says party chief Jeffrey Kitingan. 

EC dismisses allegation of bias in Rantau by-election campaign

EC dismisses allegation of bias in Rantau by-election campaign

RANTAU POLLS | Azhar Azizan Harun says the EC has received an equal number of complaints against the two political parties.

No repeat of 'Dr M vs palace' showdown, says analyst

No repeat of 'Dr M vs palace' showdown, says analyst

Times have changed, says James Chin in ruling out an explosive climax to the ongoing tit-for-tat.

Deal inked - ECRL back on track, cost slashed by RM21.5b

Deal inked - ECRL back on track, cost slashed by RM21.5b

UPDATED 2.35PM | This follows a supplementary agreement between Malaysia and Chinese construction firm CCCC.

Kenneth Eswaran, wife charged with exploiting Indonesian maids

Kenneth Eswaran, wife charged with exploiting Indonesian maids

The duo pleaded not guilty and were released on bail.

Helping hand - M'sia to supply 188b rubber gloves

Helping hand - M'sia to supply 188b rubber gloves

The manufacturers say that they will produce the gloves to meet 2019 global demand.
Inquest into Adib's death put off again to April 16

Inquest into Adib's death put off again to April 16

INQUEST | Coroner postpones proceedings after the 29th witness was unable to attend.

S'gor police: Two reports filed over marked Indonesian ballot papers

S'gor police: Two reports filed over marked Indonesian ballot papers

UPDATED 5.30PM | IGP is expected to issue a formal statement on the matter, says state police chief Noor Azam Jamaludin.
Students not forced to attend discussion with Zakir Naik - UUM

Students not forced to attend discussion with Zakir Naik - UUM

Universiti Utara Malaysia’s Kelab Perkim is organising it to expose them to social realities and current issues, says Deputy VC.
More than 10 houses damaged in Pengerang blast

More than 10 houses damaged in Pengerang blast

Residents lodge police reports following damage to their homes.

Umno denies involvement with Facebook page insulting Agong

Umno denies involvement with Facebook page insulting Agong

The page lists the Umno headquarters phone number under its contact details. 

Making the Federal Constitution work for us

Making the Federal Constitution work for us

LETTER | Interpretation of our constitution must not violate the basic power structure, or infringe on the overarching principles of our democracy.
Harapan's disastrous communication deficit

Harapan's disastrous communication deficit

LETTER | Not enough has been done to prepare the rakyat for some of the gov't’s key initiatives.

Pengerang residents feel 'strong vibrations' from blast

Pengerang residents feel 'strong vibrations' from blast

The explosion rocks residents' doors and sets off car alarms, then neighbours rush out to see smoke and fire in the distance.

Amendment failure a lost opportunity for Sarawak

Amendment failure a lost opportunity for Sarawak

 LETTER | These parliamentarians are less concerned for the people and more concerned about their political gains. 
Thai cities urged to rein in world's biggest water fight

Thai cities urged to rein in world's biggest water fight

A number of nation's main reservoirs have low water levels, meaning Songkran could be less wet this year.
After years of giving refuge, Ecuador suspends Assange's citizenship

After years of giving refuge, Ecuador suspends Assange's citizenship

Assange's lawyer claims the WikiLeaks founder angered the country's president Lenin Moreno.

Hadi campaigns for Mat Hasan, drubs 'Pak Pandir' government

Hadi campaigns for Mat Hasan, drubs 'Pak Pandir' government

RANTAU POLLS | Just like a bumbling fool, the Harapan gov't pushes all issues to 'the old (BN) government', he says.

Two hurt in blast at Petronas oil and gas facility in Pengerang

Two hurt in blast at Petronas oil and gas facility in Pengerang

UPDATED 11.56AM | The incident happened at the Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development in Johor about 1.25am.

Should Mahathir go now? Certainly not!

Should Mahathir go now? Certainly not!

COMMENT | 'Can you imagine the dangers brought about by a power vacuum after Mahathir's removal? Think Iraq or Libya.'

Yoursay: If Harapan gets an 'F', what would BN's grade be?

Yoursay: If Harapan gets an 'F', what would BN's grade be?

YOURSAY | 'This assessment by the opposition cannot be trusted at all.'

Yoursay: Constitution reigns supreme, but only if adhered to

Yoursay: Constitution reigns supreme, but only if adhered to

YOURSAY | 'It must be clarified, once and for all, as to who has the right to appoint the MB.'

Once 'invincible' Mat Hasan faces real test in Rantau

Once 'invincible' Mat Hasan faces real test in Rantau

RANTAU POLLS | While still formidable, Harapan's federal power and Streram's appeal among Indians could make this a close fight tomorrow.

Dr M spells out hazards of absolute power, and 7 things that happened yesterday

Dr M spells out hazards of absolute power, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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

Gobind: Manifesto's core has been achieved - to save M'sia from corruption

Gobind: Manifesto's core has been achieved - to save M'sia from corruption

RANTAU POLLS | Minister cites gov't resolving issues related to key agencies such as Tabung Haji and Felda.