Archive - 13 May 2019

Cuepacs still receives complaints of political interference post-GE14

Cuepacs still receives complaints of political interference post-GE14

However, Azih Muda says he does not have the details on the number of complaints received. 
Hadi denies blessing son-in-law's 'dedak cartel' revelation

Hadi denies blessing son-in-law's 'dedak cartel' revelation

PAS president says he had been unaware of the allegations revealed by Zaharudin Muhammad. 

Maszlee to head TVET empowerment committee, says Kula

Maszlee to head TVET empowerment committee, says Kula

'Our aim is to review TVET-related issues thoroughly,' says human resources minister. 
Even auditor general does not question CMI, Guan Eng testifies

Even auditor general does not question CMI, Guan Eng testifies

Former Penang CM says there is nothing wrong in establishing the Chief Minister Incorporated. 

'Datuk' CEO, CFO remanded for alleged graft in defence contract

'Datuk' CEO, CFO remanded for alleged graft in defence contract

The is over an RM17 million contract to supply equipment for armoured combat vehicles.

Obsession with controlling what women wear needs to stop

Obsession with controlling what women wear needs to stop

LETTER | Actions of K'tan Islamic Affairs Dep't humiliates and degrades women, and implies women are a danger to moral order of society.

Recap 1: What we've learned from Najib's SRC trial so far

Recap 1: What we've learned from Najib's SRC trial so far

KINIGUIDE | This article will attempt to answer some common questions about the trial.

Rafizi to use refund from NFC trial for bright students

Rafizi to use refund from NFC trial for bright students

Putrajaya High Court today orders NFC executive chairperson Mohamad Salleh Ismail to refund RM300k.

University leadership must prioritise science and knowledge

University leadership must prioritise science and knowledge

LETTER | Go back to basics: why are we academics, and why do we exist at all? 

Harapan pressed to tackle youth unemployment in its second year

Harapan pressed to tackle youth unemployment in its second year

M'sian Youth Council also calls for a hike in the minimum wage and increased internet access in rural areas.

MB: Selangor to double efforts to keep the people's trust

MB: Selangor to double efforts to keep the people's trust

Amirudin Shari aims to make the state a model for the rest of the country.

Cops urged to probe Takiyuddin's statement on Anwar's royal pardon

Cops urged to probe Takiyuddin's statement on Anwar's royal pardon

Kelantan PKR Youth says the PAS sec-gen should not call the Agong's decision into question.

Ex-deputy minister denies involvement in Yapeim scandals

Ex-deputy minister denies involvement in Yapeim scandals

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki says he was not involved in managing the foundation, nor did he accept rewards. 

Minister targets year-end for tabling of food bank bill

Minister targets year-end for tabling of food bank bill

According to Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, this will ensure more systematic implementation.

Historic Sandakan polls quashes myth of 'Bossku' invincibility

Historic Sandakan polls quashes myth of 'Bossku' invincibility

MP SPEAKS | It also pulverises myth that Harapan gov't is a one-term administration. 

Felda DG: We can't just clock in and out, uplifting poor requires 'jihad'

Felda DG: We can't just clock in and out, uplifting poor requires 'jihad'

Othman Omar stresses that employees of the agency need to have the right attitude.

Gerakan urges gov't to abolish matriculation

Gerakan urges gov't to abolish matriculation

Dominic Lau thinks Harapan should have the courage to do what is 'politically correct'.

National implications of the Sandakan by-election

National implications of the Sandakan by-election

MP SPEAKS | Can Harapan's 'winning formula’ be applied to the rest of Malaysia?

'Razak Baginda told me he didn't ask Azilah to kill Altantuya'

'Razak Baginda told me he didn't ask Azilah to kill Altantuya'

Siti Aisyah, secretary to political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda, recalls her meeting with the latter.
Daim laments the return of racism

Daim laments the return of racism

Look towards the future, instead of dwelling on the past, the special adviser to the gov't says.

Cops foil terrorist plot to attack non-Muslim houses of worship

Cops foil terrorist plot to attack non-Muslim houses of worship

UPDATED 4.14PM | Cell linked to Islamic State also planned to kill high-profile individuals, adds IGP Abdul Hamid Bador.

Home minister says IPCMC bill to be tabled this year

Home minister says IPCMC bill to be tabled this year

UPDATED 4.50PM | Muhyiddin states this will allow the commission to be set up by the end of 2019.

Zaharudin: T'ganu MB, Hadi's son not part of 'dedak cartel'

Zaharudin: T'ganu MB, Hadi's son not part of 'dedak cartel'

Hadi's son-in-law refutes speculations these two are among the unnamed five he said took money from Umno.
Muhyiddin: No official request to declassify May 13 documents

Muhyiddin: No official request to declassify May 13 documents

Home minister also stresses that Harapan is focused on the present and future, not the past.

Penang civil servants to get special Hari Raya bonus

Penang civil servants to get special Hari Raya bonus

All the state civil servants will get minimum RM1,000.
Rafizi wins appeal in NFCorp defamation case

Rafizi wins appeal in NFCorp defamation case

Court of Appeal rules there is merit to the PKR vice-president's appeal.

Argentina seeks JV with M'sia on renewable, nuclear energy

Argentina seeks JV with M'sia on renewable, nuclear energy

'There are a lot of things we can do together because we have the same vision,' says VP Gabriela Michetti.

With DAP in silent mode, there's need for Third Force

With DAP in silent mode, there's need for Third Force

COMMENT | We need brave professionals to continue momentum of change.
Sri Lanka imposes new curfew as mosques attacked

Sri Lanka imposes new curfew as mosques attacked

UPDATED 8.15PM | It also blocks Facebook and WhatsApp to stop people from inciting violence.

Tabung Haji posts Q1 2019 net profit of RM440 million

Tabung Haji posts Q1 2019 net profit of RM440 million

Its stronger financial position comes with the successful completion of its restructuring and rehabilitation process.

Barring cops from party events against the law, IGP tells Warisan

Barring cops from party events against the law, IGP tells Warisan

UPDATED 3.30PM | Abdul Hamid Bador responds to the party stopping SB from attending its press conferences.

CCID chief Mazlan Mansor appointed as deputy IGP

CCID chief Mazlan Mansor appointed as deputy IGP

UPDATED 3.08PM | His appointment fills the vacancy left by the retired Noor Rashid Ibrahim.

50 years on, seeking the path to reconciliation after the May 13 riots

50 years on, seeking the path to reconciliation after the May 13 riots

How might Malaysia close this dark chapter of history, using lessons from abroad?

May 13, never again

May 13, never again

The 1969 riot that changed Malaysia.

Land swap deals: Patriot urges probe on former defence ministers

Land swap deals: Patriot urges probe on former defence ministers

Act against all officials who failed to follow SOPs, says its president Mohamed Arshad Raji.

A critical review of Dr M's 'shared prosperity' agenda for 2030

A critical review of Dr M's 'shared prosperity' agenda for 2030

LETTER | What is different in the new thrusts from that touched on in the Midterm Review of 11MP?

Risking my life to save my neighbours on May 13, 1969

Risking my life to save my neighbours on May 13, 1969

‘I slammed the brakes and prayed the car would stop. When it did, I felt the muzzle of a gun on my temple.’

US presidential contender favours breaking up Facebook

US presidential contender favours breaking up Facebook

Kamala Harris says the social media company is a utility that has gone unregulated.

China defiant on trade, White House adviser wants tough action

China defiant on trade, White House adviser wants tough action

Trump says US is 'right where we want to be with China' and is likely to meet with President Xi at G20 in June.

Murder and mayhem in Kampung Baru - my May 13 story

Murder and mayhem in Kampung Baru - my May 13 story

‘Hysterical, I tore my shirt and started screaming, ‘Let them go! Kill me!’. Fifty years on, I can still smell the blood.’

Report: Yapeim lost RM12m through Ar-Rahnu gold pawn scheme

Report: Yapeim lost RM12m through Ar-Rahnu gold pawn scheme

According to TMI, the foundation incurred the loss after forcing its subsidiary to buy RM80m of unclaimed jewellery.

Trump may provoke US lawmakers to impeach him: Democrat

Trump may provoke US lawmakers to impeach him: Democrat

Adam Schiff says it's the president's perverse way of dividing 'us more'.
Iran commander calls US military in Gulf a target, not a threat

Iran commander calls US military in Gulf a target, not a threat

The senior commander says the threats have switched to opportunities.
Australian opposition holds slim lead ahead of May 18 election - poll

Australian opposition holds slim lead ahead of May 18 election - poll

Labour's leader popularity hits a four-year high, according to the survey.
The murdered child I cannot forget

The murdered child I cannot forget

COMMENT | In a hospital 29 years ago a bundle of rubbish moved, revealing the broken body of a dying toddler.

Man faces 140 years in prison for threatening to kill Trump, others

Man faces 140 years in prison for threatening to kill Trump, others

The accused sent bomb threats and mail containing suspicious white powder last year.
Should Mahathir serve a full term?

Should Mahathir serve a full term?

COMMENT | 'Anwar Ibrahim has a legitimate claim to the crown of Putrajaya.'

Yoursay: The ‘civil service’ tail should not wag the dog

Yoursay: The ‘civil service’ tail should not wag the dog

YOURSAY | ‘Trust deficit or not, Harapan still needs to clean up the civil service.’

50 years on, it's time to declassify the secrets of May 13

50 years on, it's time to declassify the secrets of May 13

COMMENT | We need a commission to uncover the culprits responsible and to identify those who perished.

Yoursay: 'Najib, give us a break, we're sick of your lies'

Yoursay: 'Najib, give us a break, we're sick of your lies'

YOURSAY | 'We can lend him our ears, but certainly not our brains.'
Hadi's son-in-law reveals 'dedak cartel', and 8 things that happened yesterday

Hadi's son-in-law reveals 'dedak cartel', and 8 things that happened yesterday

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