Archive - 4 May 2019

Illegal trawlers bane for over 1,000 Muar fishermen

Illegal trawlers bane for over 1,000 Muar fishermen

The problem has been around for the past 50 years, says the Muar MP.

Pandikar turns up the charm for PBS on Sandakan campaign trail

Pandikar turns up the charm for PBS on Sandakan campaign trail

SANDAKAN POLLS | Some of the villagers he met shouted 'topple DAP!'.

If you want to finish us off, go '110 pct', TMJ tells 'Kadir'

If you want to finish us off, go '110 pct', TMJ tells 'Kadir'

He refers to a meeting at Menara Ilham where alleged plotting took place.

Mat Sabu likens white paper to 'grocery list' for defence planning

Mat Sabu likens white paper to 'grocery list' for defence planning

It will outline the nation's defence needs based on detailed research.

Hamid Bador: I'll ensure IPCMC serves both cops and the public

Hamid Bador: I'll ensure IPCMC serves both cops and the public

New IGP says he supports the government's wish to improve the image of the police.

My mum thrown into a nursing home - why we need the IPCMC

My mum thrown into a nursing home - why we need the IPCMC

LETTER | The police believed a report made by a mentally disabled man.

'Don't sow hatred in mosques or face consequences'

'Don't sow hatred in mosques or face consequences'

Minister Mujahid says mosques must be free of political party ideologies, and warns that slander during Ramadan could cause problems.

Police to probe Ummah rally over 'incomplete documents'

Police to probe Ummah rally over 'incomplete documents'

Ummah rep says good thing that wasn't a riot.

Seremban MP gives RM147,000 to mosques, surau

Seremban MP gives RM147,000 to mosques, surau

DAP's Anthony Loke says this is part of his initiative since 2013 to approach and understand the people.

Corrupt Warisan leaders will be dragged to court, Leiking assures

Corrupt Warisan leaders will be dragged to court, Leiking assures

'Being free of corruption and power abuse is the key to the people’s continued support.'

Nine retired police officers’ associations object to IPCMC formation

Nine retired police officers’ associations object to IPCMC formation

The existing Police Commission should be strenghtened instead of setting up IPCMC, says Respa president Mohd Ismail Che Rus.

Finance Ministry denies S'wak sidelined in infrastructure development

Finance Ministry denies S'wak sidelined in infrastructure development

Its minister Lim Guan Eng points out that RM4.3b has been allocated for projects in the state.
Johor crown prince not present, but a hit at Ummah rally

Johor crown prince not present, but a hit at Ummah rally

Several placards praising him were carried by rally participants.

'Missing' Ipoh mayor to be replaced within a month

'Missing' Ipoh mayor to be replaced within a month

Exco member Paul Yong Choo Kiong says the new mayor's identity would only be revealed after the swearing-in ceremony.

'So would Najib sue those accusing him of murder?'

'So would Najib sue those accusing him of murder?'

Najib has been one of the foremost exponents of falsehoods, spending millions before GE14 on 'political intelligence'.

Shafee: Rome Statute will affect 'rogue' rulers, AG should be honest

Shafee: Rome Statute will affect 'rogue' rulers, AG should be honest

The lawyer gives his takes on the Rome treaty during a forum.
Rome Statute row: Rais wants to meet academic quartet

Rome Statute row: Rais wants to meet academic quartet

The Negri Bersatu chief in bid to seek explanations on their arguments against the Rome treaty.
Many lands given up by Johor sultan not highlighted, laments TMJ

Many lands given up by Johor sultan not highlighted, laments TMJ

The crown prince points out the good things his father had done.
‘Man of integrity’ Hamid able to fix 'battered' police image - Patriot

‘Man of integrity’ Hamid able to fix 'battered' police image - Patriot

The veterans group says the new IGP can raise the morale of the force.
Ummah rally ends as heavy downpour ensues

Ummah rally ends as heavy downpour ensues

LIVE | Top Umno, PAS leaders join the frontline.

Wan Azizah, Anwar set to join Sandakan campaign trail

Wan Azizah, Anwar set to join Sandakan campaign trail

The duo is likely to make an appearance as campaigning enters the final one week.
Johor ruler says didn't know land involved RTS, willing to give up for free

Johor ruler says didn't know land involved RTS, willing to give up for free

UPDATED 12.20PM | His private secretary says this is on condition that the project must proceed immediately to ease commuting at the border.

Thailand crowns king in ornate ceremonies

Thailand crowns king in ornate ceremonies

'I shall reign in righteousness,' proclaims the new monarch.

DAP wants to engage Asri after criticism of failing to safeguard Islam

DAP wants to engage Asri after criticism of failing to safeguard Islam

Its secretary-general Lim Guan Eng is seeking a meeting with the Perlis mufti.
Land transferred to Johor sultan two days after 'consenting' to RTS realignment

Land transferred to Johor sultan two days after 'consenting' to RTS realignment

The price increased by RM1.3b after realignment, with 13 percent of the total project cost to compensate the Johor ruler.

Local elections deliver Brexit bashing for Britain's May and opposition

Local elections deliver Brexit bashing for Britain's May and opposition

'It just seems voters, period, saying: ‘A plague on both your houses’.'
Preacher denies insulting Hinduism, claims issue stirred by anti-Islam groups

Preacher denies insulting Hinduism, claims issue stirred by anti-Islam groups

'I was the real victim in the issue,' alleges Muhammad Zamri.
Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam arrives in Hanoi

Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam arrives in Hanoi

Huong, 30, will heading back to her family home, a small town 130km from Hanoi.
Honest cops would have no fear of the IPCMC

Honest cops would have no fear of the IPCMC

COMMENT | They would welcome it because they are sick and tired of always having to look over their shoulder.

Jho Low agrees to sell RM161m mansion in Los Angeles

Jho Low agrees to sell RM161m mansion in Los Angeles

Both Low's representative and US prosecutors have agreed to the sale.

Sandakan polls as important for Shafie as it is for DAP

Sandakan polls as important for Shafie as it is for DAP

SANDAKAN POLLS | While DAP and Warisan are allies in Putrajaya, in Sabah, Shafie is first among equals.
What do Sandakan candidates think of Sabah's migrant woes?

What do Sandakan candidates think of Sabah's migrant woes?

SANDAKAN POLLS |  Almost one-third of Sabah's population is categorised as 'non-Malaysian citizens'.

The invisible people of Pulau Berhala

The invisible people of Pulau Berhala

SANDAKAN POLLS | Dreaming of freedom that is so near, yet so far.

Johor rail conundrum and 9 things that happened yesterday

Johor rail conundrum and 9 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Teresa Kok leads palm oil promotion mission to Europe

Teresa Kok leads palm oil promotion mission to Europe

She will engage with important palm oil trading partners in the EU and address the anti-palm oil sentiment.

Yoursay: Tengku Maimun - a Daniel come to justice

Yoursay: Tengku Maimun - a Daniel come to justice

YOURSAY | ‘Recreate the Palace of Justice - not the edifice, but the office.’