Archive - 6 May 2019

Scientists warn a million species at risk of extinction

Scientists warn a million species at risk of extinction

They say in a landmark report on the devastating impact of modern civilisation on the natural world.

Bomb blast, shootings rock Southern Thailand

Bomb blast, shootings rock Southern Thailand

Thai police say five cops were injured in a bomb explosion in Songkhla.

After US extradition, 1MDB-linked banker to face trial in M'sia too

After US extradition, 1MDB-linked banker to face trial in M'sia too

AG says Roger Ng was being surrendered to the US on a temporary basis.

Known for dissenting judgments, Tengku Maimun explains her position

Known for dissenting judgments, Tengku Maimun explains her position

The new CJ believes her seniors bear no ill feeling towards her in her ascension to the top judiciary post.  

Muhyiddin seeks to give Home Ministry a 'caring' make-over

Muhyiddin seeks to give Home Ministry a 'caring' make-over

INTERVIEW | From one that is harsh and full of abuses, to one that is concerned and humane.

After Dr M's royal swipe, Kadir asks IGP to 'reopen probe'

After Dr M's royal swipe, Kadir asks IGP to 'reopen probe'

'Little boy is like the atomic bomb which flattened Hiroshima in 1945', says PM's media advisor.

Jagdeep: 87pct in favour of Dewan Sri Pinang as arts and cultural centre

Jagdeep: 87pct in favour of Dewan Sri Pinang as arts and cultural centre

Penang exco says the survey on the building's future will continue for another month. 

Najib's lawyer grills witness over Mail Global Resources

Najib's lawyer grills witness over Mail Global Resources

Mystery company received RM35m from SRC's corporate social responsibility arm in 2015.

Umno sec-gen - One cool, other blows hot on first day of Ramadan

Umno sec-gen - One cool, other blows hot on first day of Ramadan

Annuar Musa appears to make a veiled reference to the PM's criticism of the Johor crown prince.

Slide in Harapan’s commitment to fundamental freedoms - Report

Slide in Harapan’s commitment to fundamental freedoms - Report

Human rights NGOs Article 19 and Civicus say this applies to freedom of expression, assembly and association.
State PKR chief urges ceasefire between Dr M and Johor palace

State PKR chief urges ceasefire between Dr M and Johor palace

He says good relations between Mahathir and Johor palace would facilitate development in the state.

Parliamentary committee to review appointment of CJ, IGP

Parliamentary committee to review appointment of CJ, IGP

Committee chair William Leong says review is in line with Harapan's pledge for Parliament to serve as check and balance on executive. 

Altantuya's father loses cool when grilled on 'Paris photo'

Altantuya's father loses cool when grilled on 'Paris photo'

'Why don't you call the persons in the photo to tell you whether or not it's them?'

Dr M concedes Harapan walking tightrope over race and religion

Dr M concedes Harapan walking tightrope over race and religion

INTERVIEW | PM cites the Matriculation issue as an example of this quagmire.

Tengku Maimun takes oath of office as new CJ

Tengku Maimun takes oath of office as new CJ

The former Federal Court judge's appointment was effective from May 2.

'RM42b heist and unanswered questions' – Jho Low still a wanted person

'RM42b heist and unanswered questions' – Jho Low still a wanted person

INTERVIEW | PM says despite sale of Low’s superyacht and return of 1MDB funds, authorities are still on the hunt.
Harapan urged to use RTM, Bernama to fight extremist views

Harapan urged to use RTM, Bernama to fight extremist views

Forum panellists say the gov't needs to come up with a progressive, inclusive narrative in response.

No chance of 'another 1MDB' rearing its ugly head

No chance of 'another 1MDB' rearing its ugly head

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng stresses the government's top agenda is to restore trust.

Transport Ministry urged to meet Kedah, Penang gov'ts over Kulim airport

Transport Ministry urged to meet Kedah, Penang gov'ts over Kulim airport

Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow expresses reservations about airport, says state gov't had used 'existing avenues' to highlight issue.

Dr M: Those who want MB as Johor Bersatu chief have not met me

Dr M: Those who want MB as Johor Bersatu chief have not met me

INTERVIEW| Bersatu chairperson says this was also not raised when he met the MB and excos last week.

Rally dangerously based on baseless claims, rhetoric

Rally dangerously based on baseless claims, rhetoric

COMMENT | The organisers were irresponsible for misinforming supporters.
Independents for Sandakan say they're fully immersed in local issues

Independents for Sandakan say they're fully immersed in local issues

SANDAKAN POLLS | Hamzah Abdullah, Sulaiman Abdul Samat and Chia Siew Yung participate in a Bersih forum.

Malaysia's Axiata to merge with Norway's Telenor

Malaysia's Axiata to merge with Norway's Telenor

Joint company will have close to 300 million customers.

PAS warns of Uyghur-like fate if infidels run M'sia

PAS warns of Uyghur-like fate if infidels run M'sia

Mokhtar Senik urges youths to register as voters to topple 'DAP-controlled' Harapan in GE15.

Najib signed the gov't guarantee for KWAP loan to SRC

Najib signed the gov't guarantee for KWAP loan to SRC

NAJIB TRIAL | The former PM played a pivotal role in KWAP's loan to SRC, court hears.
Over 300 SMEs sign up for Industry 4.0 scheme

Over 300 SMEs sign up for Industry 4.0 scheme

The programme is to help firms assess their readiness to adopt 4.0 technologies.

PM defends 'fast learners' in cabinet, rules out reshuffle

PM defends 'fast learners' in cabinet, rules out reshuffle

UPDATED 5.34PM | INTERVIEW | 'There will be no cabinet reshuffle. Am I clear?'

Britain to open first 'body farm' for forensic research

Britain to open first 'body farm' for forensic research

Forensic experts are working with the military to set it up to in a bid to help police solve more murder cases.
Dr M calls prince 'stupid' and 'little boy' in latest salvo

Dr M calls prince 'stupid' and 'little boy' in latest salvo

UPDATED 3.42PM | INTERVIEW | But Mahathir declines to comment on the sultan, stating that he didn't want to say anything 'not good'.

Lim: Penang airport expansion plan never approved by BN gov't

Lim: Penang airport expansion plan never approved by BN gov't

No money was ever allocated for the project, points out the finance minister.
Roger Ng extradited to US to face 1MDB-related charges

Roger Ng extradited to US to face 1MDB-related charges

The ex-Goldman Sachs banker was sent to the US last Friday after a deal was reached with the DOJ.

AG breaks down RM15.5m costs for Equanimity sale

AG breaks down RM15.5m costs for Equanimity sale

Operational costs comprised the majority of expenses, with RM12.7m being spent on fees, supplies, and insurance.

After DAP shuts its AGM doors, like MCA, Wee recalls Kit Siang's criticism

After DAP shuts its AGM doors, like MCA, Wee recalls Kit Siang's criticism

He says the DAP veteran mocked him when MCA held its AGM behind closed doors.
Alternative opportunity for SPM leavers who did not get UPU

Alternative opportunity for SPM leavers who did not get UPU

YPC International College offers 100% Foundation Scholarship to SPM school leavers

Welcoming the IGP's assurances on the IPCMC

Welcoming the IGP's assurances on the IPCMC

LETTER | Proham would like to offer its expertise to ensure that the proposed commission is effective.

Australia shoots down Putrajaya's bid to return Lynas' radioactive waste

Australia shoots down Putrajaya's bid to return Lynas' radioactive waste

We are not going to take mine waste back from overseas, says Aussie minister.
Shunning the 'brownie point' mentality this Ramadan

Shunning the 'brownie point' mentality this Ramadan

COMMENT | We earn the love of Allah through serving mankind and respecting all His creations.

Gerakan's Teng retracts 'defamatory' statements against Guan Eng

Gerakan's Teng retracts 'defamatory' statements against Guan Eng

UPDATED 12.17PM | Teng unconditionally withdraws the media statements he made against the then Penang CM in January last year.
US deploying carrier, bombers to Middle East to deter Iran

US deploying carrier, bombers to Middle East to deter Iran

National security adviser John Bolton says this will send a 'clear and unmistakable message' to Tehran.

Musa Aman trial transferred to High Court

Musa Aman trial transferred to High Court

KL Sessions Court judge agrees to the transfer requested by the prosecution. 

Harapan’s one-year assessment: Good record, but could be much better

Harapan’s one-year assessment: Good record, but could be much better

COMMENT | Where there is unfair resistance to change for the better, the gov't has to be tougher and forge ahead.

Hunger games

Hunger games

COMMENT | "Every year when Ramadhan comes around we play this pretentious game to be holy in this “holy” month."

Is vested interest at work in Lynas?

Is vested interest at work in Lynas?

LETTER | Conflicting statements now being made about the rare earth processing plant.

BN-era Iksim protests audit over alleged zakat fund mismanagement

BN-era Iksim protests audit over alleged zakat fund mismanagement

The Institute of Islamic Research contends that it does not fall under MAIWP jurisdiction.

Putrjaya must engage with Penang on Kulim International Airport

Putrjaya must engage with Penang on Kulim International Airport


ADUN SPEAKS | We want the federal government to listen to our views.

41 reported killed after Russian passenger plane crash-lands in Moscow

41 reported killed after Russian passenger plane crash-lands in Moscow

Aeroflot plane bounced along the tarmac at Sheremetyevo airport before bursting into flames.

US may review ties with countries deemed anti-Israel: envoy

US may review ties with countries deemed anti-Israel: envoy

Elan Carr of the US State Dept says there is a shift in policy toward equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism.

Dangerous fallacy to think Malaysia's on the road to integrity

Dangerous fallacy to think Malaysia's on the road to integrity

MP SPEAKS | There are still those trying to whitewash wrongdoings.
Day 13: Banker doesn't know whether transferred funds came from SRC

Day 13: Banker doesn't know whether transferred funds came from SRC

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-PM Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

Guan Eng supports decentralisation, but funds are lacking

Guan Eng supports decentralisation, but funds are lacking

INTERVIEW | The country's economy and fiscal position need to be improved first, adds the finance minister.

Yoursay: Don’t let new tin mining plan go the way of Lynas

Yoursay: Don’t let new tin mining plan go the way of Lynas

YOURSAY | ‘Get your mining SOP in order, protect the catchment areas, and most of all protect local communities.’
PM must seriously review Zakir Naik case

PM must seriously review Zakir Naik case

COMMENT | We are harbouring a fugitive, a money launderer, a hate monger.
Zunar slams Harapan's pledges, points to repressive laws

Zunar slams Harapan's pledges, points to repressive laws

Cartoonist warns he will target Harapan like he did BN if it does not buck up.

Does DAP need a friend like Perlis' mufti?

Does DAP need a friend like Perlis' mufti?

COMMENT | How can the DAP have friendly ties with Asri who has dismissed the corruption allegations against PAS president Hadi Awang?

Yoursay: Najib does not deserve even one sen from gov’t

Yoursay: Najib does not deserve even one sen from gov’t

YOURSAY | ‘If the ex-PM is found guilty, does the Treasury then get a refund?’

Johor Bersatu chiefs want state MB to be their party leader

Johor Bersatu chiefs want state MB to be their party leader

A division head says gathering called by ex-MB Osman Sapian concluded Dr Sahruddin Jamal should be the party state chief.

Dr M tells of plot by the corrupt, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Dr M tells of plot by the corrupt, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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