Archive - 15 May 2019

Temuan elder Sagong Tasi passes away

Temuan elder Sagong Tasi passes away

His case against the S'gor gov't set legal precedent that recognised Orang Asli rights to their customary lands.

Youth representative to be appointed to Dewan Negara

Youth representative to be appointed to Dewan Negara

PM says this will enhance the role of young leaders in decision-making.

We need to save our disappearing forests

We need to save our disappearing forests

LETTER | How long are we going to continue looking to our primary forests for revenue?

Amid trade war, China's Xi preaches openness, says no civilisation superior

Amid trade war, China's Xi preaches openness, says no civilisation superior

'Today’s China is not only China’s China. It is Asia’s China and the world’s China,' says the president.

Doctor explains how he got tangled in the 1MDB web

Doctor explains how he got tangled in the 1MDB web

NAJIB TRIAL | His devotion to helping the needy resulted in him being grilled by the MACC.

Anwar wants 'fair procedure' followed when ministers campaign

Anwar wants 'fair procedure' followed when ministers campaign

It can't be too open, he says, or ministers would spend all their time on the campaign trail.

Wikipedia blocked in China ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

Wikipedia blocked in China ahead of Tiananmen anniversary

'We can confirm Wikipedia is blocked across all language versions,' says the Wikimedia Foundation. 

Foreigners have no right to dictate - Anwar on LGBT issue

Foreigners have no right to dictate - Anwar on LGBT issue

PKR president stresses the importance for Malaysia not to cave in to international pressure.

Short-term rates remain stable on Bank Negara intervention

Short-term rates remain stable on Bank Negara intervention

Surplus in the conventional system reduced to RM22.43b, and RM12.7 billion in the Islamic system.

Civil servants in Negeri to get Aidilfitri aid of at least RM1,000

Civil servants in Negeri to get Aidilfitri aid of at least RM1,000

MB Aminuddin Harun says this will benefit a total of 3,481 civil servants.

Altantuya's family to file affidavit seeking probe papers from AGC

Altantuya's family to file affidavit seeking probe papers from AGC

This is on top of the original exhibits linked to the Altantuya murder case for which the plaintiff had applied.

Yapeim admits 'wrongdoing, negligence' by previous management

Yapeim admits 'wrongdoing, negligence' by previous management

UPDATED 5.06PM | This was found in an external PwC audit and internal probe by the trustee board, says its chair Mohd Daud Bakar.

Forensic expert demonstrates how Adib was likely hit by EMRS van

Forensic expert demonstrates how Adib was likely hit by EMRS van

UPDATED 9.47PM | INQUEST | The near-30 minute demonstration was to back up his theory on how the firefighter sustained injuries.

Promise of reform just a GE 'treat'? - PAS on political interference claim

Promise of reform just a GE 'treat'? - PAS on political interference claim

PAS Youth chief points out Pakatan Harapan used to chastise BN with similar accusations of political interference.

Guan Eng unveils Debt Management Office members

Guan Eng unveils Debt Management Office members

The DMO aims to review and control gov't debt and liabilities.

Population stands at 32.66m, with more males than females

Population stands at 32.66m, with more males than females

The sex ratio remains at 107 males per 100 females, according to the Statistics Department.

Report: Zahid warned against late completion of Hutan Melintang camp

Report: Zahid warned against late completion of Hutan Melintang camp

It says he wanted the project completed by August 2017, coinciding with an EC voter registration exercise.

Anwar reveals transition talks with Dr M ongoing, tightlipped on date

Anwar reveals transition talks with Dr M ongoing, tightlipped on date

UPDATED 6.01PM | Let Mahathir discuss this with me, says the PKR president.

Ambiga ticks off KL lawmakers for defending developers instead of the people

Ambiga ticks off KL lawmakers for defending developers instead of the people

She also says the FT minister must also do a better job to distance himself from the previous BN administration.

Disappointing to see Malaysia still in Rome Statute signatory list: Wisma Putra

Disappointing to see Malaysia still in Rome Statute signatory list: Wisma Putra

The gov't had issued a letter of withdrawal of Malaysia's participation in the Rome Statute to the UN on April 29.

Plant closure and relocation of production lines are ‘old news’, says Chow

Plant closure and relocation of production lines are ‘old news’, says Chow

Almost all employees were impacted between September 2015 and June 2017, none in 2018.

Ihsan Perdana says it blindly deposited millions into Najib's accounts

Ihsan Perdana says it blindly deposited millions into Najib's accounts

UPDATED 5.06PM |  NAJIB TRIAL | Its MD says they did not know who the accounts belonged to.

Hannah grills MACC over lack of progress in Taman Rimba Kiara probe

Hannah grills MACC over lack of progress in Taman Rimba Kiara probe

Multiple reports have been lodged over the development project, including one filed by her predecessor.

Wrong to blame Anwar for splitting Malays, PKR rep drubs 'insane' Hadi

Wrong to blame Anwar for splitting Malays, PKR rep drubs 'insane' Hadi

Afif Bahardin reminds the PAS president that it is the latter who condemned others as 'infidels'.

Kelantan MB Incorporated blames joint-venture partner for auction of state lands

Kelantan MB Incorporated blames joint-venture partner for auction of state lands

Lagenda Tunjong's failure to repay its bank loans led the bank to initiate legal action, it said.

'People are dying' - UN urges aid access for Myanmar's Rakhine state

'People are dying' - UN urges aid access for Myanmar's Rakhine state

Fighting between gov't troops and rebels has displaced nearly 33,000 and lack of aid is costing lives.

Deal to send Malaysian workers to Japan not finalised yet

Deal to send Malaysian workers to Japan not finalised yet

Memorandum of cooperation with Japan still being drafted, says Human Resource Minister M Kulasegaran.

1MDB: Goldman Sachs seeks dismissal of shareholder suit

1MDB: Goldman Sachs seeks dismissal of shareholder suit

Shareholders want directors to return their salaries for failing to act on '1MDB red flags'.

Access to work key to help refugees, says foundation head

Access to work key to help refugees, says foundation head

INTERVIEW | Businesses can contribute and benefit at the same time, says Hamdi Ulukaya.

Ringgit continues downward against US dollar at opening

Ringgit continues downward against US dollar at opening

However, it traded higher against the Singapore dollar and the British pound.
IGP jokes about 'I am a cop' placards after Warisan cries foul

IGP jokes about 'I am a cop' placards after Warisan cries foul

Abdul Hamid quips he may instruct SB personnel to carry placards to identify themselves.

US China trade spat may be negative for Asean's exports

US China trade spat may be negative for Asean's exports

Sino-US trade relations are increasingly strained, and Chinese demand for goods in the region may erode on uncertainty.

S Korea cabbie kills self in apparent protest against ride-sharing

S Korea cabbie kills self in apparent protest against ride-sharing

The 76-year old is the third to die in similar protests in the country over the past few months.

Mida forms team to promote development along ECRL project

Mida forms team to promote development along ECRL project

The dedicated team will engage and strategise various action plans, it says. 
May 13 - Gerakan believes time has come for truth to emerge

May 13 - Gerakan believes time has come for truth to emerge

Party president Dominic Lau urges the government to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

K'tan MB passes the buck on RM66m in state land to be auctioned

K'tan MB passes the buck on RM66m in state land to be auctioned

He says to refer the matter to the state corporation, in which he is chairperson.

DPM: Gov’t wants M'sia to be known for integrity, anti-corruption

DPM: Gov’t wants M'sia to be known for integrity, anti-corruption

Wan Azizah says GIACC and NACP would serve as the foundation for delivering Harapan's promises. 

Dr M's reminder to Bersatu reveals BN's decadent philosophy

Dr M's reminder to Bersatu reveals BN's decadent philosophy

LETTER | Bersatu should consider abandoning its Malay-only membership scheme to emphasize service to the nation instead of self-gratification.

How can some netizens actually condone a suicide?

How can some netizens actually condone a suicide?

MP SPEAKS | I refer to the 69 percent of the Sarawak girl’s Instagram followers who backed her desire to end her life.

Bersih tells ministers to take annual leave if they want to campaign

Bersih tells ministers to take annual leave if they want to campaign

Bersih stresses that the EC must remain firm in its restrictions against the government.
Concerted action needed to combat wildlife crime

Concerted action needed to combat wildlife crime

LETTER | Several species in the country are becoming severely depleted and may disappear!

Condemn the terrorist attacks planned in Adib’s name

Condemn the terrorist attacks planned in Adib’s name

ADUN SPEAKS | Our security forces must screen all foreign workers and refugees for terrorists.

Pompeo tells Russia: Don't meddle in next US presidential election

Pompeo tells Russia: Don't meddle in next US presidential election

It wants Moscow to take action to show there would be no repeat of its suspected 2016 meddling.
Kit Siang wants probe into GE14 results of Zahid, Hisham and Ismail

Kit Siang wants probe into GE14 results of Zahid, Hisham and Ismail

In relation to the alleged illegal transfer of military voters to their parliamentary seats, says DAP veteran.

Trump denies US plan to send 120,000 troops to counter Iran threat

Trump denies US plan to send 120,000 troops to counter Iran threat

'I think it’s fake news, OK? Now, would I do that? Absolutely. But we have not planned for that.'
Day 18: Had I known, I wouldn't have transferred funds - witness

Day 18: Had I known, I wouldn't have transferred funds - witness

LIVE | The criminal trial of ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak enters its 18th day at KL High Court.

Umno is not the Malays, the Malays are not Umno

Umno is not the Malays, the Malays are not Umno

COMMENT | Umno is just another political party. It does not carry the burden of the entire race on its shoulders.

Azmin defends Anwar, describes PAS sec-gen's remarks as 'irresponsible'

Azmin defends Anwar, describes PAS sec-gen's remarks as 'irresponsible'

He says charges against Anwar were politically motivated and he was given full pardon by the Agong.
Yoursay: Reezal mocking the law by accusing AG of treason

Yoursay: Reezal mocking the law by accusing AG of treason

YOURSAY | ‘Gov’t must deal with Umno MP firmly as the accusation is no trivial matter.’
Yoursay: He who stole from rakyat has committed treason, not AG

Yoursay: He who stole from rakyat has committed treason, not AG

YOURSAY | ‘And so have those who sought to cover up the treasonous acts.’

A new Malaysia was created on May 13

A new Malaysia was created on May 13

COMMENT | 'The only way for us to discover the truth about ourselves is to discover the truth about May 13.'

Many want a better understanding of May 13, survey shows

Many want a better understanding of May 13, survey shows

The Malaysiakini commissioned survey shows most believe it is okay to speak about the riots in public.

PM gripes about EC rules, and 9 things that happened yesterday

PM gripes about EC rules, and 9 things that happened yesterday

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