Archive - 26 May 2019

Umno veep cautions Maszlee on listening to DAP's matriculation feedback

Umno veep cautions Maszlee on listening to DAP's matriculation feedback

'The calls are laced with political motives and empty rhetoric that is confusing,' says Khaled Nordin.

Man stabbed by wife succumbs to injuries

Man stabbed by wife succumbs to injuries

Lahad Datu police say the victim is suspected of abusing his foreign wife.

Rais Yatim: Calls to curb deaths in custody must be heeded

Rais Yatim: Calls to curb deaths in custody must be heeded

Bersatu leader says this in reference to the recent death of an inmate at Sungai Buloh prison.

Solihan reveals discussing secretary post with Johor MB

Solihan reveals discussing secretary post with Johor MB

'I gave my views that he (Sahruddin Jamal) was not suitable for the position.'

Time for China to come clean on Uyghurs' re-education camp

Time for China to come clean on Uyghurs' re-education camp

LETTER | Reliable news sources have shown a serious pattern to round up the Muslims in Xinjiang. 

Anwar apologises for carnival-like Ramadan event

Anwar apologises for carnival-like Ramadan event

PKR chief says he told the youth wing not to organise events that are contrary to Islamic tradition.

Monkey shooting case: Police recover cage in river

Monkey shooting case: Police recover cage in river

However, Perak police chief says the animal carcass has not been found.

Strong quake rocks northern Peru, one dead

Strong quake rocks northern Peru, one dead

'This is a quake of great magnitude, the biggest in 12 years,' says Peruvian president.

Perak ruler consents to suspension of mosque, surau chairpersons

Perak ruler consents to suspension of mosque, surau chairpersons

This is for allowing political party programmes to be held under their watch.

Gov't urged to allocate 20pct quota for bumi contractors in ECRL

Gov't urged to allocate 20pct quota for bumi contractors in ECRL

M'sian Bumiputera Contractors Association says they would find it difficult to compete otherwise.

PKR will act on alleged sexual harassment if cops find wrongdoing

PKR will act on alleged sexual harassment if cops find wrongdoing

The police probe involves Sungai Siput MP S Kesavan and a woman known as 'Ammu'.

Transport Ministry denies neglecting taxi drivers' welfare

Transport Ministry denies neglecting taxi drivers' welfare

Kamaruddin Jaafar insists that ride-hailing operators are not being given preferential treatment.

Cops rule out foul play in Perak gas poisoning case

Cops rule out foul play in Perak gas poisoning case

The incident resulted in the death of one Bangladeshi national and two injuries.

No reason for Zahid to gloat about his path to No 2: Kit Siang

No reason for Zahid to gloat about his path to No 2: Kit Siang

Lim says Zahid and other BN leaders should have demanded full accountability from Najib.

Daim: Cost of living, housing, tolls are priorities for Harapan

Daim: Cost of living, housing, tolls are priorities for Harapan

The former minister says these are what the ordinary people want.

MACC to call Hindu NGO leader over temple land probe 'leak'

MACC to call Hindu NGO leader over temple land probe 'leak'

Azam Baki reiterates that both cases – on the temple land and against his officers – will be investigated.

Hindraf 2.0: Mitra another Sedic in the making?

Hindraf 2.0: Mitra another Sedic in the making?

P Uthayakumar highlights the risk Mitra is facing in an open letter to the PM.

Hindu NGO denies insulting MACC with temple land probe 'leak' exposé

Hindu NGO denies insulting MACC with temple land probe 'leak' exposé

Hindu Agamam Ani says identifying 'bad apples' does not amount to questioning the agency's integrity.

Mahathir congratulates Modi on election victory

Mahathir congratulates Modi on election victory

PM says M'sia looking forward to forging stronger ties with India.
Esszone curfew extended to June 10

Esszone curfew extended to June 10

Sabah police commissioner says this is to ensure that there are no intrusions by terrorists.

Trump, Abe conduct diplomacy over golf and sumo

Trump, Abe conduct diplomacy over golf and sumo

US president hopes to smooth tough talks over trade differences.

Liew: M'sia had no hand in S'pore decision to stay Pannir's execution

Liew: M'sia had no hand in S'pore decision to stay Pannir's execution

'The allegation that I have interfered with their judicial system is totally unfounded and baseless.'

Foreign fund outflow slows over holiday-shortened week

Foreign fund outflow slows over holiday-shortened week

Investors are turning to safer instruments such as bonds and US dollar due to global uncertainties.

Iskandar Puteri City Council accuses mayor of sabotaging traders

Iskandar Puteri City Council accuses mayor of sabotaging traders

Members say Adib Azhari Daud failed to grant 100 traders licences to take part in a Ramadan bazaar.

The Education Ministry's addiction to apartheid

The Education Ministry's addiction to apartheid

COMMENT | What we have now is a minister merely carrying out a political agenda.

Keeping faith in the fight with cancer

Keeping faith in the fight with cancer

COMMENT |  "I miss my brother who died on March 23, after struggling through chemotherapy to treat a rare form of bile duct cancer."

Amanah veep predicts Umno-PAS cooperation won't last

Amanah veep predicts Umno-PAS cooperation won't last

Husam says that the joint charter won't necessarily strengthen the ties between the two parties.

PM: New gov't committed to strengthening ties with China

PM: New gov't committed to strengthening ties with China


Dr Mahathir Mohamad notes that growth in bilateral trade has been meteoric.

Johari: Too early for Umno-PAS seat talks

Johari: Too early for Umno-PAS seat talks

Enhancing working relations between both parties should be the priority for now, he says.

China wants Germany to correct 'mistakes' over asylum for HK activists

China wants Germany to correct 'mistakes' over asylum for HK activists

Ray Wong and Alan Li are former members of pro-independence group Hong Kong Indigenous.

Kit Siang: After 'kleptocrats', nation must now take on 'sharks'

Kit Siang: After 'kleptocrats', nation must now take on 'sharks'

The veteran DAP leader stresses this must be part of Harapan's ongoing war on graft.

Heavy fighting rages in Libyan capital

Heavy fighting rages in Libyan capital

Eastern forces make new push, but fail to breach city's defences.
Israelis protest moves to grant Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court

Israelis protest moves to grant Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court

In a rare show of unity, nearly all opposition parties turn up for the demonstration.

Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault

Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault

Sources say Ankara stepped up supplies after failing to persuade Russia to end the escalation.
Subpoenas for Trump financial records on hold pending appeal

Subpoenas for Trump financial records on hold pending appeal

All parties reach rare accord to hold off for now on enforcing the subpoenas.
Yoursay: Hate speech laws should have been enacted yesterday

Yoursay: Hate speech laws should have been enacted yesterday

YOURSAY | ‘Such laws are a long time coming, and as each day passes, the hate grows with impunity.’

Higher education internationalisation and immigration

Higher education internationalisation and immigration

COMMENT | Other countries offer more streamlined approaches to student visa applications.

Pull up your socks, Tamil Language Council

Pull up your socks, Tamil Language Council

COMMENT | And why is Teo Nie Ching heading this council?

Mukhriz says sorry, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Mukhriz says sorry, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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