Archive - 24 April 2019

Zamri Man was placed in the Perak state secretariat from Feb 18, and will undergo rehab.

Chairperson Ahmad Shah Hussein Tambakau says that the east coast of the state is still a hit with tourists.

The five-year plan that kicked off in 2018 focuses on six core issues.

Application to get a statement from the 14-year-old suspect, the son of a US Embassy staffer, has gone unanswered. 

Sahruddin reiterates that he picked executive council members from reps he is comfortable working with.

Tunku Ismail tweets screenshots of articles pertaining to a federal guarantee of state constitutions.

NAJIB TRIAL | Bank manager testifies that SRC director was listed as a signatory for five accounts.

The Bersatu president also explained what led to the reshuffle of the Johor executive council.

Suhaizan Kayat calls for a discussion between state and federal experts.

WANG KELIAN RCI | Khalid Abu Bakar said the matter required close scrutiny, according to ex-Perlis top cop.

Malaysia is a federation, not a unitary nation, he adds. 

Bersatu leader comments on claims of two are at loggerheads over changes to Johor exco lineup.

He brushes off PM's 'noise' on airspace, maritime borders and water as just politics.

LETTER | What kind of national school system tells students that it is God’s word to stone someone to death?

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the federal constitution invalidated the states' constitutions.

Tommy Thomas was in lawyer Arun Kasi's shoes and was slapped with a six-month jail term.

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says the decision was made in a cabinet meeting earlier today.

WANG KELIAN RCI | It was to prevent migrants from reusing the camp in the future, says ex-Perlis deputy police chief.

WANG KELIAN RCI | However, Wan Hamzah Wan Kadir says the arrest had nothing to do with Wang Kelian.

SANDAKAN POLLS | Info chief Musli Oli says the decision was made to support cooperation between opposition parties.

Swiss banking giant upgrades its forecast, expects short-term boost for ringgit and healthy GDP growth.

COMMENT | Public should be able to express views about the judiciary without being threatened with imprisonment.

Commission responds to police chief's remarks on making the report on 'enforced disappearances' public.

It says Kelvin Tay had wrongly claimed Malaysia had a current account deficit.

M'sia supports the Belt and Road Initiative on policy synergy, infrastructure and financial cooperation. 

Saifuddin Nasution clarifies yesterday's media reports on his statement that the price cap may be removed.  

The prosecution had applied for it while the defence asked for a week to file its argument against the application.

“My slipper had a big piece of flesh – whose flesh I didn’t know.”

Economist Richard Record calls on M'sian gov't to strengthen human capital development and reduce reliance on oil revenue.

UPDATED 5.23PM | The Jaringan Melayu Malaysia president claims trial to both charges.

The protests paralyzed parts of HK for 79 days in late 2014, and became known as the Umbrella Movement.

UPDATED 7.10PM | The victim told the court she no longer wanted to be questioned.

PKR president says he will turn down the finance minister post if it is offered to him.

PAS president shares his thoughts on Islam and rulers under the Harapan administration.

Mohamad Fuzi says the Special Branch contract worker was a civil servant who has since resigned.

LETTER | What is the craze to reclaim 1,698ha for the three artificial islands driven by?

The deputy home minister was injured while riding toward Ranau, now in stable condition.

LETTER | YWP must listen to the people who are actually living in Bukit Kiara longhouses.

LETTER | The industry knows that legal amendments take a long time, enabling it to regularly thwart regulation attempts.

LETTER | The ongoing court cases are prime examples of what can go wrong.

LETTER | Health ministry and MMC need to work together to address limbo transition from housemanship to MO.

NAJIB TRIAL | The High Court is told the money eventually went to the corporate figure's wife and children.

Diehard fans, some costumed as their favourite characters, gather as early as 7am to catch the first screenings of 'Avengers: Endgame'.

An earlier proceeding was postponed after the Petronas representative failed to turn up.

UPDATED 1.56PM | SANDAKAN POLLS | Raymond Tan resigned two days ago, forcing Gerakan to sit out the by-election.

Minister Yeo Bee Yin says company will be charged, and waste sent back to country of origin. 

Minister Yeo Bee Yin says company involved will be charged, and waste sent back to country of origin. 

Using terms such as 'kangkung professors' is very demeaning and uncalled for, says Reezal Merican.

A long-agreed phrase on the subject was removed yesterday.

Two of these - the airport runway upgrading and Anip River flood mitigation - were approved under 11MP, he adds.

UPDATED 10PM | President Sirisena also asks for the resignations of police chief and defence minister.

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INTERVIEW | Interim measures will be taken to ensure better protection for maids, says Kula.

Standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear programme on the agenda in this first summit between the two.

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from eighth day of Najib's SRC International trial.

This follows the attacks on mosques in New Zealand and churches in Sri Lanka, says report.

INTERVIEW | Auditors can check whether workers are getting wages, leave, hospitalisation and other benefits.

COMMENT | It is arguable whether this form of contempt is still in existence, or whether it has become obsolete.

COMMENT | 'The hypocrisy when it comes to responses whenever Christians are vilified in this country is farcical.'

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