Archive - 7 May 2019

Opposition party CHP says polls can be renewed over and over again, but that it 'will emerge victorious every time.'

Cops confirm remand to aid probe into the alleged dissemination of misinformation on social media.

LETTER | The idea that it can be transformed overnight by the adoption of the 'latest technology' is unrealistic.

'These happen from time to time because there is always demand for cheap liquor,' says health minister.

Spokesperson dismisses claims that Muslims in China are not allowed to fast during Ramadan.

INTERVIEW | This is in keeping with the proposed 'cradle to grave' policy, she says.

INTERVIEW | 'Probably, I will be much more involved in looking over his shoulder,' says the DPM.

Anthony Loke says, however, that tinting for front side windows and windshield will stay at 70 and 50pct.

The TV channel also alleged that the preacher was given a ‘slot on M’sia’s national broadcaster’.

Chow Kon Yeow says these groups must be appreciated for safeguarding the city's cultural heritage.

SANDAKAN POLLS | Don't sit in air-conditioned rooms thinking DAP would win, says Chan Foong Hin.

The prime minister has long experience in administration, he adds. 

SANDAKAN POLLS | He also claims the PM wants to ensure that the spirit of the constitution is observed.

Malaysia has similar laws that prevent the import of waste, the company adds.

Company says non-radioactive waste can replace gypsum, but doesn't touch on other reported risks.

LETTER | They welcome honest striving to reduce wasteful use of scarce resources.

Xavier Jayakumar adds a faulty retaining wall led to the pipes being 'displaced and dislocated'.

EPF Incentive scheme will cover those from indigenous groups, says DPM

Wan Azizah says the matter first needs to be discussed with the Environment Ministry.

The past year in power, according to the DAP veteran, has not been a bed of roses.

Research firm expects the project to create jobs, open up new areas, and increase FDI.

SANDAKAN POLL | Polling for the by-election is set for May 11.

It becomes the first central bank in SEA to do so, to 'preserve the degree of monetary accommodativeness'.

Party man claims that growth of Kulim aviation base will impact negatively on Penang airport.

The central bank says the reserves position would be sufficient to finance 7.4 months of retained imports.

He compares the silence of Harapan ministers to that of BN ministers during the 1MDB scandal.

Axiata had stressed that any jobs to let go will be purely voluntary.

NAJIB TRIAL | He proposed the RM1 billion loan, but set terms that were different from what SRC International wanted.

Thomas says this would not have been possible without the help of US and Singaporean authorities.

'You can express your views, but just because you have a view doesn't mean you are correct.'

It has been credited to an account specifically opened for this purpose, Thomas says.

He says it is troubling that the US is working with Malaysia, which he accuses is led by an 'anti-Semite'.

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo had been convicted in September and sentenced to seven years in jail.

Mahathir’s adviser claims public servants bemoan the lack of trust by ministers.

Former football star featured prominently for Selangor and Johor during his career.

Disappointed accuser feels 'gross injustice' had been done to her by the dismissal of her complaint.

All suspected plotters and those directly linked are in custody or dead, says Sri Lankan acting police chief.

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

COMMENT | The haste with which mega projects are being pushed through raises questions on re-emergence of patronage.

UPDATED 10AM | SANDAKAN POLLS | Early voting involving 270 police personnel began at 8am today.

However, PAS central committee member Nik Abduh wants the directive withdrawn.

COMMENT | Looking back on that fateful night in May, I must confess that I am totally underwhelmed.

Lawyer says its better for his client to be in New York than a Malaysian jail. 

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