Archive - 27 April 2019

Mujahid: Tabung Haji receives new deposits of nearly RM1b

Mujahid: Tabung Haji receives new deposits of nearly RM1b

Mujahid says this is following the restructuring of the pilgrimage fund by Pakatan Harapan gov't.

Umno man claims getting heat after announcing royal quartet talk

Umno man claims getting heat after announcing royal quartet talk

He had earlier sent out a public invitation to a 'teh tarik' session featuring four princes.

Acting DIGP assures officers of redeployment after task forces dissolved

Acting DIGP assures officers of redeployment after task forces dissolved

The top cop also affirms that the restructuring will not affect the force's crime-fighting efforts.

Sri Lanka police chief refusing to quit despite president's request - sources

Sri Lanka police chief refusing to quit despite president's request - sources

The president blamed the IGP and defence secretary for not sharing advance warnings of the Easter Sunday attacks.

Group reports Syed Husin to cops for comments critical of royalty

Group reports Syed Husin to cops for comments critical of royalty

The group's president said that the activist's words could incite people to go against the Malay rulers.

China puts gentler face on Belt and Road, hits back at critics

China puts gentler face on Belt and Road, hits back at critics

President Xi says the mega project is of 'high quality' and a win-win international cooperation.

Appearing on PAS stage, KJ says there's no choice

Appearing on PAS stage, KJ says there's no choice

He calls for the Umno-PAS cooperation to go beyond Malays and Islam.

Muhyiddin: Disbandment of police taskforce part of gov't reform agenda

Muhyiddin: Disbandment of police taskforce part of gov't reform agenda

Among the taskforces involved in restructuring are those on organised crime as well as narcotics.

Deputy finance minister: Opinion poll could be basis for gov't plans, actions

Deputy finance minister: Opinion poll could be basis for gov't plans, actions

Amiruddin Hamzah welcomes such surveys as they can give an overview of the administration's work.

Explaining economic state, Anwar gives analogy of splurging family

Explaining economic state, Anwar gives analogy of splurging family

'If we splurge during our time, we will enjoy it, but they forget those who come after will have to bear a heavy burden'.

TMJ's 'change the PM' comment irks Bersatu man

TMJ's 'change the PM' comment irks Bersatu man

Mohd Rafiq says everyone, including the royal institution, should respect the people's choice of government.

MACC opens operation room for Sandakan by-election

MACC opens operation room for Sandakan by-election

SANDAKAN POLLS | The 24-hour facility is open for the public to lodge complaints about any corruption or abuse of power during the polls.

13 police reports lodged against man for insulting Hinduism

13 police reports lodged against man for insulting Hinduism

The man had allegedly done so via a video clip posted on social media.

Anwar: Approval rating drop not the end, spurs Harapan to improve

Anwar: Approval rating drop not the end, spurs Harapan to improve

'We take it positively but a survey is a survey, it is not definitive'.

Najib: Yes, BN discussed Rome Statute but did not ratify for a reason

Najib: Yes, BN discussed Rome Statute but did not ratify for a reason

The former PM replies to AG's statement over the ratification of the Rome treaty.
RM550m fund, RM100m grant for oil palm smallholders

RM550m fund, RM100m grant for oil palm smallholders

The government takes steps to ease their financial burden.
Despite declining national poll numbers, Shafie says Sabah is different

Despite declining national poll numbers, Shafie says Sabah is different

SANDAKAN POLLS | This is as East M'sia is the only region where more voters think the country is on the right track.

Three Maika shareholders file suit over 'missing' RM144m

Three Maika shareholders file suit over 'missing' RM144m

They claim the amount should have been distributed to thousands of shareholders.

Rome treaty being used to play on Malay fear, argues Syed Husin

Rome treaty being used to play on Malay fear, argues Syed Husin

The former academic claims certain leaders bring up race, religion to strengthen their own position.
M'sians urged to show solidarity in #SalamSriLanka tonight

M'sians urged to show solidarity in #SalamSriLanka tonight

The rally will commence in the vicinity of St Mary’s Cathedral in Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur at 8pm.

'War crimes unheard of in Malaysia, why the fuss with Rome Statute?'

'War crimes unheard of in Malaysia, why the fuss with Rome Statute?'

'All these offences do not exist in our statute,' points out Tommy Thomas.
Rome Statute forum gets heated when Umno man chides panellist

Rome Statute forum gets heated when Umno man chides panellist

He was met with a chorus of boos and asked to leave the auditorium.

Free enrolment at industrial training institutes for Orang Asli SPM holders

Free enrolment at industrial training institutes for Orang Asli SPM holders

Human resources minister says intention is to get community involved in vocational training.

Gov't succumbed to urban elites, disconnected from rural Malays, says Anwar

Gov't succumbed to urban elites, disconnected from rural Malays, says Anwar

The PKR chief argues that bread-and-butter issues need to be tackled with the 'greatest urgency'.
Give opposition a voice in Sandakan, says Linda Tsen

Give opposition a voice in Sandakan, says Linda Tsen

UPDATED 3.42PM | SANDAKAN POLLS | This is to ensure better check-and-balance against the state and federal government, she claimed

PM ‘irresponsible’ for Rome Statute blame game - student activist

PM ‘irresponsible’ for Rome Statute blame game - student activist

UPDATED 3.02PM | He and his government should not raise the white flag but address the confusion, says Asheeq Ali.
AG gives UK example, says Queen Elizabeth not blamed for 'war crimes'

AG gives UK example, says Queen Elizabeth not blamed for 'war crimes'

He says the ICC targets 'direct perpetrators', and will not subject the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and other Malay rulers to trial.
Over 200 election staff in Indonesia reported dead due to fatigue

Over 200 election staff in Indonesia reported dead due to fatigue

Another 1,695 workers fell ill as the vote-counting process continues.
Dr M attends roundtable at Belt and Road forum

Dr M attends roundtable at Belt and Road forum

Leaders attending the roundtable summit will issue a joint communique at the end of the event.
15 killed in Sri Lanka in shootout with suspected Islamist militants

15 killed in Sri Lanka in shootout with suspected Islamist militants

UPDATED 1.02PM | The dead included six children after gun battle erupted on Friday evening in Sainthamaruthu, south of Batticaloa.

The Western-educated bomber who botched Sri Lanka hotel attack

The Western-educated bomber who botched Sri Lanka hotel attack

His target was the breakfast buffet at the Taj Samudra, a luxury hotel on Colombo’s seafront.
'Black sheep': The fiery preacher behind Easter Sunday bombs

'Black sheep': The fiery preacher behind Easter Sunday bombs

Zahran’s path from provincial troublemaker to alleged jihadist mastermind was marked by years of missed or ignored signals.
Five-cornered fight in Sandakan polls

Five-cornered fight in Sandakan polls

UPDATED 12.20PM | SANDAKAN POLLS | It's official, DAP's Vivian Wong will take on former lawmaker PBS' Linda Tsen and three independents.

Proton to get RM1.88b financing from China Construction Bank

Proton to get RM1.88b financing from China Construction Bank

The money is to fund expansion around the region, says the national car maker.
Water supply in Klang Valley restored today

Water supply in Klang Valley restored today

Syabas says water supply in six affected areas in back to normal.

Harapan should stop playing the victim card

Harapan should stop playing the victim card

COMMENT | It feels like every time it announces a new policy, it waits for the Malay right to object and quickly backtracks.
US hopeful of trade deal with Japan by May

US hopeful of trade deal with Japan by May

Trump aiming to rebalance trade relationship and reduce chronic US trade deficits with Japan.

KJ: Guan Eng's soft spot for developers appearing again

KJ: Guan Eng's soft spot for developers appearing again

‘He should not be turning banks into a scapegoat while giving developers a lifeline.’
Multi-horse race in Sandakan as three independents emerge

Multi-horse race in Sandakan as three independents emerge

UPDATED 2.26PM | SANDAKAN POLLS | Three independents are joining DAP and PBS in the race for Sandakan.

Shafie: All Sabah's native dances, games and instruments to be recognised

Shafie: All Sabah's native dances, games and instruments to be recognised

Sabah CM says that safeguarding cultural heritage will enhance harmony and mutual understanding.

Teresa Kok: The opposition loves me

Teresa Kok: The opposition loves me

INTERVIEW | The more they poke fun at me on palm oil, the more attention given to the industry, she says. 

'Despite taking a big hit in approval ratings, we must stay the course'

'Despite taking a big hit in approval ratings, we must stay the course'

Several Harapan leaders point out that economic turnaround will require time.

Harapan tanks in opinion polls and 8 things that happened yesterday

Harapan tanks in opinion polls and 8 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: Will fall in popularity be a wake-up call for Harapan gov’t?

Yoursay: Will fall in popularity be a wake-up call for Harapan gov’t?

YOURSAY | ‘While ratings dip is normal after honeymoon period, certain mistakes have made it worse for Harapan.’
Sandakan by-election kicks off today with nomination day

Sandakan by-election kicks off today with nomination day

SANDAKAN POLLS | So far, DAP and Parti Bersatu Sabah are expected to field candidates in the coming polls.

Cracks in building force flat occupants to evacuate

Cracks in building force flat occupants to evacuate

The Keramat Permai residents are moved to a school as a safety measure.