Archive - 12 May 2019

Lim: Sandakan victory sign Sabahans want MA63 restored

Lim: Sandakan victory sign Sabahans want MA63 restored

He says the gov't tried to make an amendment to the constitution but was thwarted by the opposition. 

Bar praises IGP's backing of IPCMC, hopes for new dawn on accountability

Bar praises IGP's backing of IPCMC, hopes for new dawn on accountability

Abdul Fareed Abdul Gafoor stresses that an IPCMC does not violate the Federal Constitution.
'Dedak cartel' revelation received Hadi's blessing, says son-in-law

'Dedak cartel' revelation received Hadi's blessing, says son-in-law

Zaharudin says his critics had tried to urge Hadi to ask him to withdraw his allegations.  

Tontos placing GPS devices on Aksem vehicles

Tontos placing GPS devices on Aksem vehicles

Aksem DG says three vehicles were detected with GPS devices placed on their rear bumpers.

Sabah DCM warns corrupt village chiefs will be stripped of posts

Sabah DCM warns corrupt village chiefs will be stripped of posts

'Do not be like the grassroots leaders before this,' says Jaujan Sambakong.

At rally, Hindraf 2.0 demands seven Indian-majority seats

At rally, Hindraf 2.0 demands seven Indian-majority seats

UPDATED 8.10PM | Uthayakumar says BN and Harapan politicians have not spoken up for the Indian community.

'Johor Harapan slipping back to old BN ways of giving away land'

'Johor Harapan slipping back to old BN ways of giving away land'

Kadir Jasin hopes that claims of land being transferred to royals are investigated by the new MB.

Man stabs imam for reading Quran over loudspeaker

Man stabs imam for reading Quran over loudspeaker

Cops say the man was angry at having his sleep disturbed.

Hisham wants proof he benefitted from land swap deals

Hisham wants proof he benefitted from land swap deals

Hisham says the defence minister and his deputy should not throw stones in a glass house.

With IPCMC Malaysia no longer seen as police state

With IPCMC Malaysia no longer seen as police state

LETTER | IPCMC is a watchdog over the police and serves as an ombudsman of complaints against unlawful police behaviour.

Myanmar pilot safely lands plane on its nose after landing gear failure

Myanmar pilot safely lands plane on its nose after landing gear failure

No one reported injured in the incident.
After Sandakan victory, Vivian Wong visits father's grave

After Sandakan victory, Vivian Wong visits father's grave

The newly-elected MP dedicated her victory yesterday to the late Stephen Wong.

Minister bans 'murderous' anti-vaxxer seminar from youth centre

Minister bans 'murderous' anti-vaxxer seminar from youth centre

'Free speech and expression have its limits,' tweets Syed Saddiq.

Australia's PM launches official campaign six days out from election

Australia's PM launches official campaign six days out from election

The government trailing the opposition centre-left Labor Party, led by Bill Shorten.

Guan Eng credits 'Sabah Bossku' for Sandakan win

Guan Eng credits 'Sabah Bossku' for Sandakan win

DAP sec-gen says voters were touched by Shafie's push for development and change in Sabah.

IGP shocked SB personnel barred from Warisan's media conferences

IGP shocked SB personnel barred from Warisan's media conferences

'The police officers on duty there are not enemies of any party,' according to Abdul Hamid Bador.

India votes in penultimate phase of seven-round general election

India votes in penultimate phase of seven-round general election

Opposition seeks united stand in bid to topple PM Narendra Modi.

Latest Sri Lanka arrest throws spotlight on Wahhabism in eastern hotbed

Latest Sri Lanka arrest throws spotlight on Wahhabism in eastern hotbed

Scholar allegedly has links with Easter Sunday bombngs ring leader.

Restoration of water supply in Klang at 98pct - Air S'gor

Restoration of water supply in Klang at 98pct - Air S'gor

Spokesperson also denies claims of more water disruptions due to the three burst pipes.

Wan Azizah to mothers: Congratulations and thank you

Wan Azizah to mothers: Congratulations and thank you

The DPM expresses gratitude to mothers for their sacrifices.

Yapeim brushes off allegations RM1m from orphans' fund misused

Yapeim brushes off allegations RM1m from orphans' fund misused

Foundations says the money came from its general fund, and does not amount to RM1m.

Zaharudin lists five members of PAS' 'dedak cartel'

Zaharudin lists five members of PAS' 'dedak cartel'

The 'cartel' refers to those who received funds from, or who are linked to Umno.

Gloomy Ramadan for Utusan staff, salaries delayed

Gloomy Ramadan for Utusan staff, salaries delayed

A company memo says it still faces 'a critical cash flow problem.'

Notice to close eateries during Ramadan merely advice - K'tan MB

Notice to close eateries during Ramadan merely advice - K'tan MB

However, Ahmad Yakob urges people to respect prayer times.

Report finds Mindef land swaps also occurred during Dr M's first term

Report finds Mindef land swaps also occurred during Dr M's first term

This despite the defence minister denying Mahathir's involvement in the problematic cases.

China still 'cautiously optimistic' on US trade talks despite new tariffs

China still 'cautiously optimistic' on US trade talks despite new tariffs

But US Treasury secretary says no further negotiations planned 'as of now.'

Bung claims votes were bought in Sandakan

Bung claims votes were bought in Sandakan

Sabah Umno chief also cites a lack of funds for the failure to mobilise 9,700 party members.

Najib counters Kit Siang, asks how many times son has been KO-ed

Najib counters Kit Siang, asks how many times son has been KO-ed

The former PM ticks off the DAP stalwart for 'knockout blow' remarks.

Cuban LGBT activists defy government, hold first indie pride parade

Cuban LGBT activists defy government, hold first indie pride parade

More than a hundred Cubans marched nearly 1km before being stopped by authorities.

PKR Youth chief wants to reveal Yapeim whistleblower's identity

PKR Youth chief wants to reveal Yapeim whistleblower's identity

But Akmal Nasir says they must be given protection first.

ANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes

ANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes

The ruling party has secured enough seats to give President Cyril Ramaphosa another five-year term.
EU ambassador confident of strong ties despite palm oil dispute

EU ambassador confident of strong ties despite palm oil dispute

'Our relations are about more than palm oil,' says Maria Castillo Fernandez.

PAS wants Hadi's son-in-law to explain 'dedak cartel' remarks

PAS wants Hadi's son-in-law to explain 'dedak cartel' remarks

The party to seek further information if Zaharudin Muhammad made those remarks.

Takiyuddin defends calling Anwar a convict

Takiyuddin defends calling Anwar a convict

Get your facts straight, the PAS leader tells those asking him to apologise.

Rouhani calls for unity to face 'unprecedented' US pressure

Rouhani calls for unity to face 'unprecedented' US pressure

The call comes amidst American military build-up in the Gulf region.
Gunmen storm five-star hotel in Pakistan, killing at least one

Gunmen storm five-star hotel in Pakistan, killing at least one

Military says militants cornered in hotel staircase.
Yoursay: Can Dr M free himself from race-and-religion straitjacket?

Yoursay: Can Dr M free himself from race-and-religion straitjacket?

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir, affirmative action should be based on needs, and not on race.’

The post-GE14 electoral reform journey

The post-GE14 electoral reform journey

COMMENT | Measures to overhaul M'sian election system have been heartening, but challenges remain.

May 13 - at Peace Lane before the storm

May 13 - at Peace Lane before the storm

COMMENT | There was a group of around 30 or so people, all men and some boys.

DAP retains Sandakan, and 5 things that happened yesterday

DAP retains Sandakan, and 5 things that happened yesterday

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