Archive - 1 May 2019

A call for decent work for OKU this Labour Day

A call for decent work for OKU this Labour Day

LETTER | Most never even get a chance to prove their worth and potential.

Venezuela's Guaido calls for 'largest march in history' in uprising effort

Venezuela's Guaido calls for 'largest march in history' in uprising effort

Choice of Workers’ Day for a major march is an appeal to the traditional base of Maduro and his predecessor Chavez.

Let the gov't do its job - Amanah Youth on PM-royalty spat

Let the gov't do its job - Amanah Youth on PM-royalty spat

Constitutional monarchy will be respected as long as boundaries not crossed, says Sany Hamzan.

Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for skipping bail

Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for skipping bail

Judge says WikiLeaks founder exploited his privileged position to express disdain for British justice.

Any party can apply to use public facilities, DAP reminds Najib

Any party can apply to use public facilities, DAP reminds Najib

SANDAKAN POLLS | Sabah DAP produces application letter to use Sandakan Municipal Council assets for a ceramah.

Ongkili accuses Harapan of doing 'literally nothing' for Sabah's energy needs

Ongkili accuses Harapan of doing 'literally nothing' for Sabah's energy needs

SANDAKAN POLLS | PBS leader says all ongoing projects were approved by the previous BN gov't.

Two dead from suspected methanol poisoning in Perak

Two dead from suspected methanol poisoning in Perak

UPDATED 10PM | The men were admitted to the ICU after suffering from blurred vision, nausea, vomiting and stomach aches.

Bung, wife arrested for alleged graft, abetment - MACC

Bung, wife arrested for alleged graft, abetment - MACC

UPDATED 9.19PM | It is believed that the arrests are linked to the Kinabatangan MP's former role in Felcra.

UK tech firms' investment shows confidence in M'sian economy - Gobind

UK tech firms' investment shows confidence in M'sian economy - Gobind

Communications and multimedia minister says that the move will also help enhance innovation in the country.

As M'sia praised for racial harmony, PM admits it's not always easy

As M'sia praised for racial harmony, PM admits it's not always easy

'Most times, the differences are amplified and the similarities subdued,' says Mahathir.

Australian court finds man guilty of plotting to blow up airliner

Australian court finds man guilty of plotting to blow up airliner

Khaled Khayat was accused of planning the terrorist attack at the behest of Islamic State.

Sandakan polls campaign: Police get 3 reports, open 2 probes

Sandakan polls campaign: Police get 3 reports, open 2 probes

District police chief advises each candidate to comply with rules and regulations, as well as conditions in issued permits.

May Day rally - cops allow workers to 'liberate' Dataran Merdeka

May Day rally - cops allow workers to 'liberate' Dataran Merdeka

The rallygoers are permitted to enter the square for the first time since 2014.

Islamic scholar Abu Hassan Din passes away

Islamic scholar Abu Hassan Din passes away

The 73-year-old was former grand imam of the National Mosque and had been the religious advisor to several Agongs.

Sri Lankan president says foreign mastermind may be behind bombings

Sri Lankan president says foreign mastermind may be behind bombings

He also says the Islamic State may have launched 'a new strategy'.

Indie candidate: I'll give my life fighting for the people's rights

Indie candidate: I'll give my life fighting for the people's rights

SANDAKAN POLLS | Hamzah Abdullah says this is why he left Pakatan Harapan.

No one would dare or want to insult the Malays

No one would dare or want to insult the Malays

LETTER | In what specific ways are the Malays and Muslims being bullied in this country?

Better to have 3D job than no job - PM to jobless M'sians

Better to have 3D job than no job - PM to jobless M'sians

There will be capital outflow if migrants continue to do them, he says at a Labour Day event.

Undermining public confidence in the administration of justice

Undermining public confidence in the administration of justice

LETTER | Confidence of the public in the administration of justice is not something that is built overnight, 

Tsen hopes for PBS comeback with Sandakan win

Tsen hopes for PBS comeback with Sandakan win

SANDAKAN POLLS | As vice-president, she says it's her obligation to ensure the revival of her party's political might.  

M'sia losing out due to single airport operator system: Mavcom

M'sia losing out due to single airport operator system: Mavcom

Because there is no competition, the sector is unattractive.

Dr M: No world stability if Israel's terrorism not stopped

Dr M: No world stability if Israel's terrorism not stopped

Time has come for international community to end Israel’s occupation of Palestine, says PM. 

Mahathir points to Hamid Bador as new IGP

Mahathir points to Hamid Bador as new IGP

UPDATED 2.26PM | The former Special Branch director is the current acting deputy IGP.

Rome Statute forum: Dr M says sedition probe doesn't always mean prosecution

Rome Statute forum: Dr M says sedition probe doesn't always mean prosecution

UPDATED 1.44PM | Neither will the police probe stifle free speech, he adds.

The government is still strong

The government is still strong

COMMENT | It's fall in popularity can be seen as a natural readjustment or normalisation.

I'm not deaf to incinerator concerns, assures Zuraida

I'm not deaf to incinerator concerns, assures Zuraida

INTERVIEW | Minister says she met with KL Tak Nak Insinerator and pledged not to build a WTE plant in Taman Beringin.

Veterans: Asri lost clout for not speaking up enough on BN-era scandals

Veterans: Asri lost clout for not speaking up enough on BN-era scandals

He therefore has little credibility now to speak for the people, they say.

The workers that keep Malaysia ticking

The workers that keep Malaysia ticking

PHOTO ESSAY | Malaysiakini takes a look at the migrant workers taking up the jobs some Malaysians won't.

Xavier: Task force on gov't land to present findings in a month

Xavier: Task force on gov't land to present findings in a month

INTERVIEW | 'We want to make sure what belongs to the federal gov't is used in the best manner possible.'

Penang rep moots forming cybertrooper team to defend Harapan's name

Penang rep moots forming cybertrooper team to defend Harapan's name

Jason Ong expresses concern over alleged Harapan supporters attacking those deemed to be against the PTMP.

Two dead, four injured in shooting at University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Two dead, four injured in shooting at University of North Carolina, Charlotte

The suspect, believed to be a student, opened fire on the last day of classes and campus is in lockdown.

PAS rep wants legislation to curb spread of other religions to Muslims

PAS rep wants legislation to curb spread of other religions to Muslims

Mohd Yusni Mat Piah wants an enactment which empowers state or federal gov’t to formulate relevant laws.

Did Ongkili raise 1MDB issue in cabinet, asks Kit Siang

Did Ongkili raise 1MDB issue in cabinet, asks Kit Siang

DAP veteran asks whether PBS president brought up the scandal during tenure as energy minister. 

As support ebbs, how can Harapan turn the tide?

As support ebbs, how can Harapan turn the tide?

A recent survey shows little cause for celebration, despite the coalition's upcoming first anniversary in power. 

Gov't expected to amend laws to restore local elections in 2020

Gov't expected to amend laws to restore local elections in 2020

INTERVIEW | These include the Local Government Act 1976 and other relevant laws, says Housing Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Preaching to the unconverted

Preaching to the unconverted

COMMENT | The idea that Kalimuthu was only testifying to his personal experience with the Hindu faith, is bunkum.

Nails on the wall

Nails on the wall

COMMENT | The moral of the story does not always needed to be spelled out - but this parable should ring a bell or two.

Malaysia to dive back into tin mining, says Xavier

Malaysia to dive back into tin mining, says Xavier

INTERVIEW | Natural resources minister foresees huge revenue due to rising global prices.

Yoursay: ‘We should stand with Dr M to defend our constitution’

Yoursay: ‘We should stand with Dr M to defend our constitution’

YOURSAY | ‘But where are his ministers? Why are they silent?’

Equanimity’s new name, and 9 things that happened yesterday

Equanimity’s new name, and 9 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.