Archive - 8 May 2019

Wisma Putra summons Vietnamese ambassador to explain high number of vessels entering M'sian waters.

Such a move is essential to contain further risks, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. 

Nawaz Sharif resumes 7-year sentence for failing to disclose income source that allowed him to acquire steel mill firm. 

Long-delayed results give incumbent PM's party a clear advantage in bid to retain power. 

SANDAKAN POLLS | Local voters are wise enough to reject those who don't have voters' interests at heart, says CM. 

Iszuree Ibrahim says Penang deputy CM must think instead about the greater good for the northern region.  

INTERVIEW | And he appreciates the people not taking potshots at him, he adds.

INTERVIEW | I have kept to this promise that I will step down and give way to Anwar, he says.

Mahathir's speech will be televised live on TV1 and RTM, among others.

This is because rulers are not elected, says Human Rights Watch Asia deputy director. 

MP SPEAKS | He can choose to explain either the 1MDB scandal or Malaysia as a global kleptocracy.

Mahathir says gov't had to backtrack on ratification because some people “twisted information.”

NAJIB TRIAL | Maybank employee confirms two transactions which were included in chart shown by ex-AG in 2016. 

The Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce president rates the government six marks out of 10.

A special audit report allegedly claims EC officials colluded with Mindef to transfer voters prior to GE14.

The political party seeks to serve as an alternative for Malays, post-GE14.

Former PM's lawyer says filing of suits was 'rushed' and unfair to his client. 

This is over the corruption and money-laundering cases involving Najib's wife and his former aide. 

COMMENT | The refusal to release the CEP's report is especially inexcusable.

He says this is why police are taking the civil forfeiture route against him.

SANDAKAN POLLS | The Sabah police chief says the situation remains well under control, and advises candidates to comply with rules and regulations.

WANG KELIAN RCI | Malay Mail photographer Mohd Sayuti recalls how he and colleague discovered mass graves at Wang Kelian. 

Standing firm against smear campaign.

The current sentiment is to view development critically eye and shoot reminders when necessary.

Khairul Azwan warns that when Harapan gets its act together, it may spell doom for Umno.

Human Rights Watch's Asia veep says the government has done little for the reform and backtracked on some promises.

"The return of these assets through the legal process also proves that wrongdoings had taken place in relation to 1MDB."

Nik Amar adds that Kelantan will hold the prime minister to his word.

The proposed seed law can also lead to less tasty rice and big companies dominating the seed market.

COMMENT | The May 9 change was beautiful, but now we are stuck in 'one-step forwards, one-step back' mode.

Daim Zainuddin believes that locating Jho Low is more complicated than ECRL.

The NGO has published a report detailing alleged multiple legal breaches by a palm oil producer in Mulu, Sarawak.

He also maintains the rail project will be loss-making for years, but M’sia was ‘legally bound” by the original deal.

Cops have said that the gov't decision will hamper enforcement work.

Wong Chin Huat recalls how he was detained for making a similar call to protest the Perak coup in 2009.

Risk of a trade war is amplified as US President Trump renews threats to raise tariffs on China imports.

Delving into palm oil products available in market.

SANDAKAN POLLS | He says PBS should be rejected for associating with 'foul-mouthed' Bung Moktar

MP SPEAKS | Steady, incremental progress is what we can expect under the Harapan gov't.

SANDAKAN POLLS | They are chosen by Allah to remind the gov't to stop lying, claims Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

COMMENT | Malays need to be set free from Malay politicians

COMMENT | May 9, 2018, saved us from continuing the slide into another banana republic bankrupted by corrupt so-called leaders.

LETTER | Despite warnings from the authorities, nothing seems able to prevent this scourge.

They intend to seize a total of RM711 million worth of luxury items, including 27 luxury cars and a property.

SANDAKAN POLLS | These two Umno stalwarts will boost the party machinery for the voting, just three days away.

LETTER | Police, migrate to higher technologies in your work; do not stagnate improvements to driving comforts.

NYT says it obtained printouts from Trump’s official Internal Revenue Service tax transcripts.

LETTER | We ushered in the new gov't with much hope and expectations, but there've been many disappointments.

This comes after the US voices concern over the increasing Iranian activity in the region.

COMMENT | Harapan should be driving home the point to the far right that there is a new sheriff in town.

Najib, meanwhile, chides the transport minister for failing to consult the police on security issues.

SANDAKAN POLLS | He says voters have to decide whether they want all races to be taken care of, or just Malays.

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