Archive - 11 May 2019

EC calls Sandakan polls a 'model of a good election'

EC calls Sandakan polls a 'model of a good election'

SANDAKAN POLLS | Azhar says this is the best by-election under his watch, despite the low turnout.

Anwar cautions Harapan against resting on Sandakan laurels

Anwar cautions Harapan against resting on Sandakan laurels

SANDAKAN POLLS | He says the coalition must continue to work hard to ensure the people's economic well-being. 

Anwar: Emphasise education over grand houses of worship

Anwar: Emphasise education over grand houses of worship

He says the country cannot have grand mosques and temples at the expense of education.

Sabah's own 'Bossku' hopes Umno gets the message

Sabah's own 'Bossku' hopes Umno gets the message

SANDAKAN POLLS | He says by-election win shows that Umno is no longer relevant in Sabah.

Mat Hasan: If Umno looks bad, so do the Malays

Mat Hasan: If Umno looks bad, so do the Malays

He reiterates that the party will hold fast to its Malay-Muslim agenda. 

Kit Siang calls Sandakan win a knockout blow to 'Bossku'

Kit Siang calls Sandakan win a knockout blow to 'Bossku'

UPDATED 10.01PM | SANDAKAN POLLS | He calls the latter's 'Malu Apa Bossku' campaign 'shameless'.

Academician gives Mujahid a failing mark

Academician gives Mujahid a failing mark

According to the don, the minister has failed to curb certain quarters from controlling Malays via religion.
OFFICIAL: DAP retains Sandakan, Harapan snaps losing streak

OFFICIAL: DAP retains Sandakan, Harapan snaps losing streak

LIVE REPORTS | Follow our live coverage of the Sandakan by-election counting process. 

We protest the petition to cancel Penang's PSR project

We protest the petition to cancel Penang's PSR project

LETTER | We do not want a small group of people to hijack our future.

Don't let Zakir Naik talk on stage alone, says academic

Don't let Zakir Naik talk on stage alone, says academic

Architecture professor suggests that fiery preacher only allowed to participate in debates, not deliver monologues.

Hadi thanks Dr M for 'cleansing' PAS, Umno of problem individuals

Hadi thanks Dr M for 'cleansing' PAS, Umno of problem individuals

He says this will help the two parties take power in GE15.

Are laws designed to protect consumers or businesses?

Are laws designed to protect consumers or businesses?

LETTER | Government's actions must benefit both sides.
Stop pointing fingers and blaming the civil service, PAS Youth tells Harapan

Stop pointing fingers and blaming the civil service, PAS Youth tells Harapan

Its deputy chief says the coalition does this because it can't improve.

Lawyer: Gov't decisions still valid even if ministerial functions not gazetted

Lawyer: Gov't decisions still valid even if ministerial functions not gazetted

New Sin Yew cites a law to buttress his argument.
Parliament to introduce prime minister's question time

Parliament to introduce prime minister's question time

Emulating the UK process, it is one of the three key reforms to be proposed in July.
Selangor to claim compensation for burst water pipes

Selangor to claim compensation for burst water pipes


According to the MB, the state is evaluating the costs incurred.

Cops open six investigation papers on possible campaign violations

Cops open six investigation papers on possible campaign violations

SANDAKAN POLLS | Reports including allegations of poster and bunting mischief, slander, bribery and holding talk without permit.

Time to stop debating ethics with the opposition

Time to stop debating ethics with the opposition

LETTER | It is okay, there's no need to be too democratic.
Let Dr M finish his job, says Bersatu veep

Let Dr M finish his job, says Bersatu veep

Abdul Rashid says PM isn't clinging on, will go when the time comes.

Warden detained over alleged sodomy of tahfiz students

Warden detained over alleged sodomy of tahfiz students

The suspect from Kulim, Kedah was detained by a team from the Kuala Kangsar district police headquarters.

Ministerial functions order removed from gazette? Minister in the dark

Ministerial functions order removed from gazette? Minister in the dark

Ask the chief secretary to the government, says Liew Vui Keong.

Prosecute ex-ministers involved in land swap deals, gov't urged

Prosecute ex-ministers involved in land swap deals, gov't urged

It's treason of the highest order, says MP of the deals involving Defence Ministry's real estate.
Johor ruler shares passion for horses with Queen Elizabeth II

Johor ruler shares passion for horses with Queen Elizabeth II

Sultan Ibrahim spends several minutes chatting with the British monarch at the Windsor Horse Show.
Iranian cleric threatens to destroy US fleet with 'one missile'

Iranian cleric threatens to destroy US fleet with 'one missile'

US warns merchant ships of possible Iranian attacks.
RM1m from orphans' fund used to pay legal fees of Najib aide - report

RM1m from orphans' fund used to pay legal fees of Najib aide - report

Report claims that money was channelled to lawyer who was also on Yapeim's board of directors.

32 pct voter turnout by 12 noon in Sandakan by-election

32 pct voter turnout by 12 noon in Sandakan by-election

SANDAKAN POLLS | DAP's Vivian Wong and two independents cast their votes.
Not too late for Shafee to apologise over estate insult

Not too late for Shafee to apologise over estate insult

ADUN SPEAKS | This senior lawyer needs to behave himself and maintain dignity in the public eye.

Weighing and balancing the one-year record of Harapan

Weighing and balancing the one-year record of Harapan

COMMENT | There are hiccups but the going has been good so far.
Good move to repeal Sedition Act - now do more

Good move to repeal Sedition Act - now do more

LETTER | Gov't should show its commitment and sincerity by dropping all pending charges under this repressive law.

Gov't to set up agency to handle child protection issues, says Hannah

Gov't to set up agency to handle child protection issues, says Hannah

Deputy minister says that child department under Social Welfare Department is burdened with too many responsibilities.

Selangor Sultan's suspension of Najib's titles should be lauded

Selangor Sultan's suspension of Najib's titles should be lauded

ADUN SPEAKS | The former premier is charged with grave crimes and yet many latch on to his shameless persona.

Johor MB keeps mum on Bersatu division heads' memo

Johor MB keeps mum on Bersatu division heads' memo

Dr Sahruddin Jamal merely says the memo delivered to PM is about a Bersatu meeting.
12 police, one MACC reports lodged during Sandakan campaign: EC chief

12 police, one MACC reports lodged during Sandakan campaign: EC chief

SANDAKAN  POLLS | However, Azhar Harun points out that they are on minor issues.
After the change: Business as usual?

After the change: Business as usual?

COMMENT | Where much change was expected and could have been quickly instituted, little has changed.
Public support for 'Shared Prosperity' model vital

Public support for 'Shared Prosperity' model vital

 LETTER | This may well be our last reasonable chance to move strongly ahead.

Harapan does not need more time; it needs to stop wasting time

Harapan does not need more time; it needs to stop wasting time

COMMENT | They are changes they can make but these would not be politically expedient.

PAS leader belittled king's pardon for Anwar, says PKR Youth

PAS leader belittled king's pardon for Anwar, says PKR Youth

UPDATED 3.30PM | It demands PAS sec-gen Takiyuddin Hassan to retract his ‘ex-con’ remarks.
Pasir Gudang MP wins full acquittal on sedition charges

Pasir Gudang MP wins full acquittal on sedition charges

High Court rules that lower court previously erred in granting Hassan Karim a discharge not amounting to acquittal.
Police accept government's decision on new tint ruling

Police accept government's decision on new tint ruling

'We adhere to and respect the decision of transport minister on this matter,' says traffic police chief Azisman.
US charges Jho Low and ex-Fugees rapper over funding in 2012 election

US charges Jho Low and ex-Fugees rapper over funding in 2012 election

Low had allegedly directed the transfer of approximately US$21.6m from foreign entities to Michel.
Polling kicks off in Sandakan by-election

Polling kicks off in Sandakan by-election

A total of 39,684 ordinary voters are eligible to cast their ballots before the polling stations close at 5pm.
Yoursay: Dr M has little time left to go down as a statesman

Yoursay: Dr M has little time left to go down as a statesman

YOURSAY | ‘Does he represent our aspirations for tomorrow or our hopelessness of today?’
Cops agree to IPCMC and 10 things that happened yesterday

Cops agree to IPCMC and 10 things that happened yesterday

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