Archive - 14 May 2019

Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

Saudi Arabia says oil facilities outside Riyadh attacked

It claims two armed drones struck oil pumping stations in a 'cowardly' act of terrorism.

Sabah CM's office accuses 'blogger' of pitting Warisan against SB

Sabah CM's office accuses 'blogger' of pitting Warisan against SB

However, the blogger alleged to have 'created the bad blood' is left unnamed.

Trafficking, passport forgery syndicate crippled after 11 arrests

Trafficking, passport forgery syndicate crippled after 11 arrests

IGP says the syndicate has an international network covering Sri Lanka, Europe and Malaysia.

WhatsApp security breach may have targeted human rights groups

WhatsApp security breach may have targeted human rights groups

WhatsApp gives advice on protecting privacy; it believes human rights activists may have been targeted.

M'sia, S'pore hold first committee meeting on maritime boundaries

M'sia, S'pore hold first committee meeting on maritime boundaries

The meeting was jointly chaired by the heads of both countries' Foreign Ministries.

Dr M: Bersatu will be rewarded with developed country, not positions

Dr M: Bersatu will be rewarded with developed country, not positions

He seeks to appease party members not rewarded with gov't positions after Harapan took Putrajaya.

There would be two deaths if Adib pulled from van, inquest told

There would be two deaths if Adib pulled from van, inquest told

INQUEST | HKL forensic expert says this is because any perpetrator would also be in the danger zone.

Don't sweep 'dedak cartel' under the carpet, PAS warned

Don't sweep 'dedak cartel' under the carpet, PAS warned

Zaharudin welcomes the party's gag order, but says he will fight if the case is buried.

M'sians must do more to help police counter terror threats

M'sians must do more to help police counter terror threats

LETTER | Silence, inactivity and not taking responsibility are not an option.

Thank you, Royal Malaysian Police!

Thank you, Royal Malaysian Police!

LETTER | This for their splendid efforts to foil a Ramadan terror plot.

Zahid's bid to retrieve passport for umrah dismissed

Zahid's bid to retrieve passport for umrah dismissed

Three-member COA bench unanimously rejects the former DPM's appeal.

Confront security threat in 'new Malaysia'

Confront security threat in 'new Malaysia'

LETTER | We have to learn from countries that have experienced terrorism first-hand.

I had to rent my own helicopter - Dr M laments EC's curbs

I had to rent my own helicopter - Dr M laments EC's curbs

Prime minister says EC regulations seem to favour those not in government.

More than half of M'sia-Thai border still unfenced, RCI told

More than half of M'sia-Thai border still unfenced, RCI told

WANG KELIAN RCI | Witness says, however, that unfenced area is classified as 'difficult to penetrate'.

Tabung Haji still awaiting Saudi decision on larger hajj quota

Tabung Haji still awaiting Saudi decision on larger hajj quota

CEO Zukri Samat says that a letter has been sent to Riyadh for the additional 10,000 places.

Federal Court rules Penang has no power to set up PPS

Federal Court rules Penang has no power to set up PPS

Judge says that there is no provision in the Local Gov't Act allowing for the establishment of the unit.

New tinted ruling: First error by Transport Ministry

New tinted ruling: First error by Transport Ministry

LETTER | The matter needs to be re-discussed with the police. 

Laws regulating Felda to be reevaluated for better governance

Laws regulating Felda to be reevaluated for better governance

Mohd Radzi Md Jidin believes this will help prevent fraud in the future.

Defence Ministry lodges MACC reports on land swap deals

Defence Ministry lodges MACC reports on land swap deals

It calls for a more comprehensive probe into the 16 projects.

Bangladesh police 'rescue' 69 Rohingya being trafficked to M'sia

Bangladesh police 'rescue' 69 Rohingya being trafficked to M'sia

The refugees were picked up at Cox's Bazar as they were to be brought here by boat.

After new ruling, Dr M gets loads of food including 'one-tonne dodol'

After new ruling, Dr M gets loads of food including 'one-tonne dodol'

The cap of RM500 has resulted in his house being filled with flowers and food.

High Court denies Shafee access to his passport

High Court denies Shafee access to his passport

The counsel wanted his passport to attend a criminal case in Australia.

Witness: KWAP panel need not heed cabinet ministers

Witness: KWAP panel need not heed cabinet ministers

NAJIB TRIAL | Najib's defence team attempts to disassociate him from the decision on the RM4b loan.

Dr M: We'll study calls for May 13 truth and reconciliation commission

Dr M: We'll study calls for May 13 truth and reconciliation commission

Prime minister gives brief reply when asked if gov't will consider such a move.

'Razak Baginda gave samples of his handwriting to police'

'Razak Baginda gave samples of his handwriting to police'

Witness says the political analyst was asked to jot down words, which included 'Amina' and 'Hotel Malaya'. 

Warisan: SB officers welcomed, but identify yourself

Warisan: SB officers welcomed, but identify yourself

The party says there is no ban on police personnel attending its events.

Court sets 48 days to hear Najib-Irwan RM6.6b CBT case

Court sets 48 days to hear Najib-Irwan RM6.6b CBT case

The trial will take place from Jan 6 next year.

Many investors still coming to invest in Malaysia: Leiking

Many investors still coming to invest in Malaysia: Leiking

A Bloomberg report alleges global funds are bypassing Malaysia as they fail to see promised reforms.
Asset declaration part of ministers' KPI - Mahathir

Asset declaration part of ministers' KPI - Mahathir

'We will also extend it to all MPs, even if they are in the opposition,' says PM.
Past PMs implicated in land swap deals will be probed, vows Mahathir

Past PMs implicated in land swap deals will be probed, vows Mahathir

He says the police will investigate him as well, as no one is above the law.

PM denies political interference in civil servants' duties

PM denies political interference in civil servants' duties

'There's no disturbance, just misunderstanding,' Mahathir says of Cuepacs' claim. 

Sabah gov't should focus on its people, not foreigners

Sabah gov't should focus on its people, not foreigners

LETTER | Why so much concern to give citizenship to the foreigners who are swamping the state?
Hadi, the people have already judged Anwar

Hadi, the people have already judged Anwar

LETTER | Being the PAS spiritual leader does not give you the licence to shoot as you please for your political mileage.
M'sians need to appreciate peace, harmony and unity - Perpaduan

M'sians need to appreciate peace, harmony and unity - Perpaduan

It says the misunderstanding on religious, cultural and racial aspects could make the country vulnerable. 

After 'dedak cartel' revelation, PAS issues gag order

After 'dedak cartel' revelation, PAS issues gag order

PAS sec-gen says members can still speak freely, just not in the open.

Johor civil servants to receive special aid for Aidilfitri

Johor civil servants to receive special aid for Aidilfitri

There are more than 16,000 state civil servants in Johor.
Remembering May 13: Darkest episode in our nation's history

Remembering May 13: Darkest episode in our nation's history

COMMENT | All M'sians must now march forward, shoulder-to-shoulder, to attain the ‘shared prosperity’. 

Decision on Jasin election petition on June 12

Decision on Jasin election petition on June 12

The petitioner is Harapan candidate for the seat in GE14, Khairuddin Abu Hassan.

EU’s palm-based biofuel ban: Does it breach WTO free trade rules?

EU’s palm-based biofuel ban: Does it breach WTO free trade rules?

Eliminating trade discrimination with equal treatment and lowered trade barriers.

Exorcising the spectre of May 13, 1969

Exorcising the spectre of May 13, 1969

COMMENT | We must understand why the riots happened to ensure that we do not see a repeat.

Duterte set to strengthen rule as loyalists lead Philippine Senate vote

Duterte set to strengthen rule as loyalists lead Philippine Senate vote

Early results suggested Duterte-backed candidates would take most of the 12 Senate seats available.
Bursa Malaysia opens in the red

Bursa Malaysia opens in the red

This after China announced plans to impose higher tariffs on US$60b worth of US goods. 

Global funds lose patience with Malaysia, fail to see reform

Global funds lose patience with Malaysia, fail to see reform

Other countries favoured as reforms pledged by the new gov't have not come about, Bloomberg reports.

Veteran Palestinian negotiator denied US visa for first time

Veteran Palestinian negotiator denied US visa for first time

Hanan Ashrawi says it could be a retaliation for her criticism of Trump and Israel.
Human rights NGO slams deportation of Thai asylum seeker

Human rights NGO slams deportation of Thai asylum seeker

Praphan Pipithnamporn is likely to face persecution for her anti-monarchy views, says Human Rights Watch.

A Malay game of thrones

A Malay game of thrones

COMMENT | In Malaysia, ‘We the Ruler’ has become entangled with ‘We the People’.
River pollution in Sg Kampung Baru Site C, Port Dickson

River pollution in Sg Kampung Baru Site C, Port Dickson

It is believed to have stemmed from pig and frog farm activities, says Department of Environment.

Day 17: RM2b disbursed before gov't's letter of guarantee - witness

Day 17: RM2b disbursed before gov't's letter of guarantee - witness

LIVE | The criminal trial of ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak enters its 17th day today at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.

The story of Mohsin, Michael, and friendship after May 13

The story of Mohsin, Michael, and friendship after May 13

As school reopened in the aftermath of May 13, schoolboys reunite and find refuge from prejudice in the classroom.

Indonesian caught hiding in landing gear section of jet

Indonesian caught hiding in landing gear section of jet

He was found hiding in a cargo plane in Penang, hoping to get a free ride to Medan.

Yoursay: Harapan can lose the battle, but not the war

Yoursay: Harapan can lose the battle, but not the war

YOURSAY | ‘Manage protests that will come with perceived unpopular changes. Change is never comfortable.’
Yoursay: May 13 – never forget, never repeat

Yoursay: May 13 – never forget, never repeat

YOURSAY | ‘The memory of those dark terrible days still evoke shock and unbelievable pain.’
New policy to address abandoned housing projects

New policy to address abandoned housing projects

It is being drafted to fine-tune the standard operating procedures, says Housing Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin
Lifting the shroud of secrecy to ease May 13 victims' trauma

Lifting the shroud of secrecy to ease May 13 victims' trauma

Those affected by the riot still struggle 50 years on, underlining the need for more safe spaces for sharing and healing.

Time to open UiTM to all Malaysians

Time to open UiTM to all Malaysians

COMMENT | Structural reforms in higher education we had hoped for under Pakatan Harapan are now dust in the wind.

The man who makes us laugh at our oppressors

The man who makes us laugh at our oppressors

BOOK LAUNCH | Few Malaysians have suffered the systematic harassment that Zunar has.

Forgetting May 13

Forgetting May 13

QUESTION TIME | Our older citizens must let go and like the young, have no memory of or desire to commemorate May 13, 1969.


Cops thwart terror plot, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

Cops thwart terror plot, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

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