Archive - 25 May 2019

Kepong MP offers free petrol for food delivery riders

Kepong MP offers free petrol for food delivery riders

He says the move is to appreciate their services.

18 missed calls - Zahid recounts fateful night 'Bossku' made him DPM

18 missed calls - Zahid recounts fateful night 'Bossku' made him DPM

He says he didn't know who was calling him. 

Sabah Armada pro-tem chiefs receive appointment letters

Sabah Armada pro-tem chiefs receive appointment letters

 They are led by Sabah Armada chief Mohd Isquzawan Israq Arsit.

RM10b EPCC, associated contracts for pipeline contracts terminated: Guan Eng

RM10b EPCC, associated contracts for pipeline contracts terminated: Guan Eng

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) is now negotiating the compensation with China-based contractors. 

Perak sultan summons Harapan, Umno and PAS leaders

Perak sultan summons Harapan, Umno and PAS leaders

 This is over the use of mosques for political activities
Lim can avoid Najib's trap by withdrawing from debate - MP

Lim can avoid Najib's trap by withdrawing from debate - MP

Nga Kor Ming stresses it's also a waste of time debating with the former PM.
New Johor Bersatu chief unveils lineup, MB absent

New Johor Bersatu chief unveils lineup, MB absent

Dr Sahruddin Jamal's omission was at his own request, says Mazlan Bujang.

Bar raps 'misinformed' Perak MB over Orang Asli blockade removal

Bar raps 'misinformed' Perak MB over Orang Asli blockade removal

It says past cases show courts recognise common law customary land rights of Orang Asli.

Lawyer questions arrest warrant against ex-spy chief

Lawyer questions arrest warrant against ex-spy chief

Shahrudin Ali contends accused needn't show up for case management.
Death toll in coaching centre fire rises to 20

Death toll in coaching centre fire rises to 20

Indian police file culpable homicide case against three persons.
MIC: Leave Jalan Tun Sambanthan as is - find another road for Jalan Harmoni

MIC: Leave Jalan Tun Sambanthan as is - find another road for Jalan Harmoni

Saravanan urges Mujahid to find another road to rename to promote unity and harmony.

Defying Congress, Trump declares ‘emergency’ to sell weapons to Saudis

Defying Congress, Trump declares ‘emergency’ to sell weapons to Saudis

Citing tensions with Iran, he sweeps aside objections from Congress to complete US$8b sale of weapons.
Gov't looking to attract more foreign investments to boost economy

Gov't looking to attract more foreign investments to boost economy


The PM also points out when the economy is healthy, the ringgit will strengthen'.

Terengganu MB: Best to keep quiet about 'lying' claims

Terengganu MB: Best to keep quiet about 'lying' claims

Ahmad Samsuri says he will leave the matter to the mining company for any further actions it wants to take.
Contest to replace May as British prime minister hots up

Contest to replace May as British prime minister hots up

Five candidates now in the running for the top job.

BN gov't cancelled reserved land status for commercial development - MP

BN gov't cancelled reserved land status for commercial development - MP

Nga Kor Ming wants the land to be returned to its former status.
Hostel warden suspected of sodomising tahfiz students remanded again

Hostel warden suspected of sodomising tahfiz students remanded again

Kangar district police says 28-year-old suspect was remanded following a second police report lodged by a victim.

New IGP boldly doing what none of his predecessors dared to

New IGP boldly doing what none of his predecessors dared to

MP SPEAKS | His warning to the 'men in blue' to sever ties with criminals is welcomed by all Malaysians. 

Go debate with the judge - Syed Saddiq tells Najib

Go debate with the judge - Syed Saddiq tells Najib

Minister backs Kit Siang's decision not to cross swords with embattled ex-premier.

Klang Selatan top cop pledges to investigate 'torture' claims by Poca duo

Klang Selatan top cop pledges to investigate 'torture' claims by Poca duo

Teenager and mentally-challenged man allege they were beaten up, 17 months after G Ganeshwaran's custodial death.

PKR to discuss sexual harassment claim against Kesavan

PKR to discuss sexual harassment claim against Kesavan

It will decide whether to conduct an internal probe on the MP accused of harassing a woman.

Mukhriz: No excuse, I should’ve stopped to greet Johor ruler

Mukhriz: No excuse, I should’ve stopped to greet Johor ruler

The Bersatu deputy president's explanation comes following his earlier apology to the Johor sultan.
US deploys more troops to shore up defences against Iran

US deploys more troops to shore up defences against Iran

The move comes as Washington blames Iran for tanker attacks.
Resigning as MB was the best thing for me - Osman

Resigning as MB was the best thing for me - Osman

However, the ex-menteri besar didn't give the exact reasons for his move.
Gov't to help Pannir with 'best legal advice' in Singapore clemency appeal

Gov't to help Pannir with 'best legal advice' in Singapore clemency appeal

Singapore's Court of Appeal has granted Malaysian on death row a stay of execution but he is still fighting for his life.

Gov't looking at possible merger of STPM, matriculation syllabus

Gov't looking at possible merger of STPM, matriculation syllabus

Education Minister Maszlee Malik says merger move is among the proposals considered to address matriculation issue.

Malaysia slowly rebounding after '15 years with malperforming PMs'

Malaysia slowly rebounding after '15 years with malperforming PMs'

COMMENT | Malaysia is no failed state, Pakatan Haparan has been spluttering not failing.

‘We're not Chinese officers’: Indonesia fights anti-China disinformation

‘We're not Chinese officers’: Indonesia fights anti-China disinformation

Fact-checkers say hoaxes and calls for violence on social media have spiked this week.

An urgent need for Harapan to win hearts and minds

An urgent need for Harapan to win hearts and minds

COMMENT | The object is to bring changes to the lives of people as quickly as possible.
Malaysians not involved in Jakarta riots, says foreign minister

Malaysians not involved in Jakarta riots, says foreign minister

For the moment, gov't does not plan to bring back Malaysians who are still there.

French police hunt suitcase bomber after blast in Lyon

French police hunt suitcase bomber after blast in Lyon

The explosion in the central city of Lyon injured 13 people.
Are Malays really lagging far behind?

Are Malays really lagging far behind?

COMMENT | Let’s take a look at the data on Malay participation in higher education and professional fields.
Protesters demand end to transgender killings as Trump rollbacks LGBT rights' gains

Protesters demand end to transgender killings as Trump rollbacks LGBT rights' gains

Muhlaysia Booken was among three black transgender women who died of gunshot wounds within five days this month.
Prabowo refuses to concede defeat in Indonesian election

Prabowo refuses to concede defeat in Indonesian election

This is despite that Jokowi won with a majority of almost 17 million votes.
Rekindling our sense of shared identity

Rekindling our sense of shared identity

MP SPEAKS | We must expose the myth of race and rebuild Malaysia as a shared society. There is no other alternative.

DAP MP proposes special select committee on former EC members

DAP MP proposes special select committee on former EC members

Khoo Poay Tiong also calls for an RCI after the disbandment of a tribunal into the ex-EC members’ alleged misconduct.

'Are we all racists?' A response

'Are we all racists?' A response

COMMENT | The racial discourse in this country is a tricky terrain to navigate.

Yoursay: Isma hell-bent on stirring racial, religious discord

Yoursay: Isma hell-bent on stirring racial, religious discord

YOURSAY | ‘Aminuddin should have maintained his protest whoever it was who had issued the stamps.’
Premature end to EC tribunal and 9 things that happened yesterday

Premature end to EC tribunal and 9 things that happened yesterday

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