Archive - 27 May 2019

Two dead, 14 injured in Pattani Ramadan market bomb blast

Two dead, 14 injured in Pattani Ramadan market bomb blast

Police say a teenager died at the scene while a woman passed away at the Pattani hospital. 
Aziz Bari prepared to be dropped as Perak exco

Aziz Bari prepared to be dropped as Perak exco

'As far as I know, there will be no changes. Things remain status quo,' he says. 
Muhyiddin: Don't let Mazlan's appointment undermine leadership ties

Muhyiddin: Don't let Mazlan's appointment undermine leadership ties

Important to ensure that cooperation and unity remain the guiding principle, says Bersatu chief.

Mechanic jailed 4 years for Klang marathon runner's death

Mechanic jailed 4 years for Klang marathon runner's death

He is found guilty of causing the death of Evelyn Ang by reckless driving.
Better to teach non-Muslims about Islam - PAS lawmaker

Better to teach non-Muslims about Islam - PAS lawmaker

Because Islam is a religion that promotes peace for all humanity, says Khairuddin Aman Razali.
Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino dies

Malaysia's last male Sumatran rhino dies

'His last weeks involved the most intense palliative care humanly possible,' says Christina Liew.

Lim: Establish RCI to reveal 'week of long knives of July 2015'

Lim: Establish RCI to reveal 'week of long knives of July 2015'

He claims Najib orchestrated a multi-faceted operation to attack important principles of democracy.  

Problems with electricity bill? TNB invites users to visit shops

Problems with electricity bill? TNB invites users to visit shops

This comes as its social media accounts have become inundated by complaints about high bills.
Puzzled by lawyer's withdrawal, Adib's family seeks explanation

Puzzled by lawyer's withdrawal, Adib's family seeks explanation

This is over Syazlin Mansor's announcement on withdrawing from the inquest earlier today.

No decision yet on method of reducing toll, says PM

No decision yet on method of reducing toll, says PM

'We promised to abolish tolls, but if tolls are abolished, the gov't’s burden will increase tremendously.'
Gov't writes off RM3.8b state gov't debt for rural water supply project

Gov't writes off RM3.8b state gov't debt for rural water supply project

Mahathir says the loan was based on the balance that had not been settled on Dec 31, 2018. 
Prosecution went on 'forum shopping' in contempt bid - Shafee's lawyer

Prosecution went on 'forum shopping' in contempt bid - Shafee's lawyer

David Mathews claims prosecution wished to avoid having the bid heard at Mohd Nazlan’s court.

Minister: AG represents ministry and Fire Dept, lawyer's role redundant

Minister: AG represents ministry and Fire Dept, lawyer's role redundant

Zuraida is asked about a purported letter from a senior gov't official telling Syazlin to withdraw.
Lawyer unhappy over 'chiding' of federal counsel in Shafee contempt case

Lawyer unhappy over 'chiding' of federal counsel in Shafee contempt case

'I do not think that it (media reports) was an accurate recreation of your (judge's) remarks that day.'

Guan Eng refuses to fall into 'tunnel trap', likens Najib to road accident

Guan Eng refuses to fall into 'tunnel trap', likens Najib to road accident

DAP leader sees no reason to respond to 'shameless, immoral and unethical' person who spews 'lie after lie'.

'Bin Abdullah' case: Federal Court to hear NRD appeal again

'Bin Abdullah' case: Federal Court to hear NRD appeal again

Lawyer representing a couple and their child says case management has been fixed for June 28.

Razak Baginda still facing charges in France

Razak Baginda still facing charges in France

Only one indictment, in relation to 'complicity in passive corruption', has been dropped.

MAS and Japan Airlines sign joint business MOU

MAS and Japan Airlines sign joint business MOU

Both airlines are aiming for the joint business to commence in time for the Tokyo Olympics.

AG denies telling Dr M, Daim 'no solid proof' against Najib

AG denies telling Dr M, Daim 'no solid proof' against Najib

In rubbishing a social media posting, Thomas says there is 'strong evidence' against the ex-PM.

After mocking Penang tunnel, Najib asked about missing 1MDB funds

After mocking Penang tunnel, Najib asked about missing 1MDB funds

Afif Bahardin responds to ex-PM, says money allegedly swindled from the firm is also 'yilek'.

In spirit of Reformasi, PKR won't nominate candidates for royal titles

In spirit of Reformasi, PKR won't nominate candidates for royal titles

One should not enter politics for fame, adds PKR treasurer-general Lee Chean Chung. 

Lawyer quit Adib inquest due to 'new turn of events'

Lawyer quit Adib inquest due to 'new turn of events'

Syazlin Mansor says she discussed the matter with minister Zuraida Kamaruddin, but remains tight-lipped on details.  

PSM slams 'arrogant' US Embassy, urges minister to press on with 11-year case

PSM slams 'arrogant' US Embassy, urges minister to press on with 11-year case

The case concerns the alleged unfair dismissal of the embassy’s former security guard L Subramaniam.

Japan to limit foreign ownership of firms in its IT, telecom sectors

Japan to limit foreign ownership of firms in its IT, telecom sectors

The rule, effective Aug 1, covers 20 such sectors.
T'ganu Sultanah seeks early verdict in suit against S'wak Report

T'ganu Sultanah seeks early verdict in suit against S'wak Report

Sultanah Nur Zahirah is seeking ruling on whether Clare Rewcastle-Brown's book is defamatory, without going for full trial. 

Lawyer withdraws, says this voids 'Adib assaulted' expert's appointment

Lawyer withdraws, says this voids 'Adib assaulted' expert's appointment

UPDATED 1.50PM | INQUEST | Syazlin Mansor does not tell the Coroner's Court the reason for her withdrawal.

Ku Nan's RM1m graft trial to begin on Sept 3

Ku Nan's RM1m graft trial to begin on Sept 3

Prosecution may call 20 to 30 witnesses for ex-minister's trial, adds DPP Mohamad Firdaous Mohamed Idris. 

Solve climate, social issues instead, youths tell Penang gov't

Solve climate, social issues instead, youths tell Penang gov't

Why splurge on megaprojects when flash floods, unsustainable development and homelessness need to be tackled, NGO asks.

The absurdity of another M'sian in S'pore being sentenced to death

The absurdity of another M'sian in S'pore being sentenced to death

COMMENT | D Nagaenthran's mental illness could have saved him from the gallows.

Putrajaya greenlights RM10.8m for Sandakan hospital

Putrajaya greenlights RM10.8m for Sandakan hospital

Lim Guan Eng says the allocation is for the purchase of medical equipment and a new building.

Policeman killed, four injured in Songkhla bombing

Policeman killed, four injured in Songkhla bombing

Thai police tracking down the mastermind behind the blast.

Myanmar soldiers jailed for Rohingya killings freed after less than a year

Myanmar soldiers jailed for Rohingya killings freed after less than a year

They served less time than two Reuters reporters who uncovered the killings.

China's robot censors crank up as Tiananmen anniversary nears

China's robot censors crank up as Tiananmen anniversary nears

Tools to block content related to the 1989 crackdown have reached unprecedented levels of accuracy.

Pro-Europe vote fragments, but limits nationalist gains in EU election

Pro-Europe vote fragments, but limits nationalist gains in EU election

Far-right and nationalist parties see strong gains in the European Parliament polls.

Facts on Ramadan event were twisted, says PKR Youth leader

Facts on Ramadan event were twisted, says PKR Youth leader

UPDATED 10AM | After Anwar's apology, Akram Ahmar denies the event contained elements that go against Islamic norms.

Iran says it will defend itself against any aggression

Iran says it will defend itself against any aggression

Its foreign minister issues this warning as tension with US mounts.
Trump agrees with Kim on Biden - White House

Trump agrees with Kim on Biden - White House

Both are critical in their assessment of the Democratic presidential candidate. 

Yoursay: Umno doesn't know difference between race and nationality

Yoursay: Umno doesn't know difference between race and nationality

YOURSAY | ‘A person can be a Malay, Chinese, Indian, Kadazan, Dusun, Iban, Dayak… and still be a M'sian.’

What is Isma-like hate mongering?

What is Isma-like hate mongering?

COMMENT | People who are clamouring for hate speech laws are enabling Harapan to carry out fascist policies.

Yoursay: Futile to proceed? EC tribunal has got it all wrong

Yoursay: Futile to proceed? EC tribunal has got it all wrong

YOURSAY | 'Indeed, the fact that the EC members have retired is totally irrelevant.'
Why is DAP unusually quiet?

Why is DAP unusually quiet?

COMMENT |  "We can expect DAP top guns to be less vocal. That may be disappointing to some, but must be accepted, even grudgingly."

Daim outlines Harapan's priorities, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Daim outlines Harapan's priorities, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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