Archive - 28 May 2019

Gobind lauds Facebook's efforts to fight misinformation

Gobind lauds Facebook's efforts to fight misinformation

'The free flow of information can be a good thing but it can also be abused,' says the minister.

Yapeim denies losing RM12m in gold pawn scheme, mulls legal action

Yapeim denies losing RM12m in gold pawn scheme, mulls legal action

Foundation gives news portal until Friday to apologise for the report.

Jho Low met exec linked in K-pop sex scandal through Psy

Jho Low met exec linked in K-pop sex scandal through Psy

Spokesperson says that Low is a friend of the pop star, and through him met Yang Hyun-suk.

'He does things for a reason' - PM defends AG against resignation calls

'He does things for a reason' - PM defends AG against resignation calls

He says that Syazlin Mansor could have continued to represent Adib's family in the inquest.

Teluk Gong residents allege illegal recycling factories protected by 'datuk'

Teluk Gong residents allege illegal recycling factories protected by 'datuk'

They claim that these factories are operating as usual despite being ordered shut by authorities.

Mahathir defends Mukhriz, says royal snub not a 'boycott'

Mahathir defends Mukhriz, says royal snub not a 'boycott'

'Sometimes you miss out some people, it does not mean you are boycotting them.'

Report: Malaysia among 'most exposed' in US-China trade war spillover

Report: Malaysia among 'most exposed' in US-China trade war spillover

Bloomberg predicts that the worst blows from a drop in Chinese exports would fall on Taiwan, Korea and M'sia.

Perak Health Dept to monitor housing areas near plastic waste dumpsites

Perak Health Dept to monitor housing areas near plastic waste dumpsites

Exco A Sivanesan warns that dumpsites near residential areas could have adverse effects on health.

PM: Harapan needs to address race issues to beat Umno-PAS

PM: Harapan needs to address race issues to beat Umno-PAS

UPDATED 10PM | It needs to counter the pull of the two parties on the Malays, prime minister says.

Suaram: Freedom of expression 'better, but not great' after May 9

Suaram: Freedom of expression 'better, but not great' after May 9

Project coordinator Dobby Chew says this at the launch of the 2018 Malaysia Human Rights Report.

Mahathir assures bumi safeguards to stay amid call for ECRL quota

Mahathir assures bumi safeguards to stay amid call for ECRL quota

UPDATED 10.20PM | Negotiated tenders will continue under the Harapan administration, he says.

Jho Low served 'dinner and sex' - fugitive financier linked to Korean scandal

Jho Low served 'dinner and sex' - fugitive financier linked to Korean scandal

An entertainment mogul purportedly arranged sex workers for the fugitive financier in 2014.

Perak MB slammed for implying that Orang Asli are 'encroachers'

Perak MB slammed for implying that Orang Asli are 'encroachers'

Activist Tijah Yok Chapil urges Harapan to recognise orang Asli rights and not be hypocritical.

Cradle CEO murder: Widow released on RM500k bail pending trial

Cradle CEO murder: Widow released on RM500k bail pending trial

Samirah Muzaffar also ordered to surrender passport and report to a police station every two weeks.

Factbox: Groups in the European Parliament

Factbox: Groups in the European Parliament

National parties in the newly elected legislature line up in pan-EU groups.

AG explains lawyer's axing, shocked she declined to act for Adib's family

AG explains lawyer's axing, shocked she declined to act for Adib's family

He notes how Syazlin Mansor often contradicted DPPs, thus causing embarrassment.

EU vocal about palm oil but silent on plastic waste - DAP Youth leader

EU vocal about palm oil but silent on plastic waste - DAP Youth leader

Satees Muniandy questions its inaction over the illegal movement of hazardous materials.

Withdrawal won't affect status of 'Adib assaulted' expert witness - AG

Withdrawal won't affect status of 'Adib assaulted' expert witness - AG

Tommy Thomas says Shahrom's role in the inquest is unaffected by lawyer Syazlin Mansor's withdrawal. 

Perversion of human rights in 'New Malaysia'

Perversion of human rights in 'New Malaysia'

COMMENT | Perhaps all politicians should be made to attend “Rehabilitation Classes on Human Rights”.

Drop charges against duo who obstructed Penang eviction, PSM urges AG

Drop charges against duo who obstructed Penang eviction, PSM urges AG

The pair were reportedly defending a low-income family being forced out of their PPR unit.

Probe ongoing, Yapeim DG still suspended

Probe ongoing, Yapeim DG still suspended

Abibullah was suspended on May 21 to facilitate an internal probe into alleged wrongdoing.

Wan Saiful: In face of many challenges, debating bumi privileges not a priority

Wan Saiful: In face of many challenges, debating bumi privileges not a priority

The Bersatu leader calls for a stop to the playing up of sensitive issues by certain quarters.

Energy Commission instructed to probe 'shocking' electricity bills

Energy Commission instructed to probe 'shocking' electricity bills

UPDATED 5.15PM | Meanwhile, the public can file their complaints at the commission's website.

Minister's aide: AG wanted lawyer out, no objection during early stages

Minister's aide: AG wanted lawyer out, no objection during early stages

This was conveyed through a letter dated May 23, says Zuraida's political secretary. 

Anwar believes Umno-PAS pact will fray closer to GE15

Anwar believes Umno-PAS pact will fray closer to GE15

UPDATED 4.21PM | This due to their differences in policies and ideology, he says.

AG urges civil society to keep on 'troubling politicians'

AG urges civil society to keep on 'troubling politicians'

He tells those attending the launch of Suaram’s 2018 human rights report not to be complacent.

Allow security law detainees to defend themselves: reforms caucus

Allow security law detainees to defend themselves: reforms caucus

UPDATED 4.10PM | Chairperson Anwar Ibrahim says this does not mean the caucus is weak on terrorism.

Give Felda settlers some aid for Raya, urges Anwar

Give Felda settlers some aid for Raya, urges Anwar

UPDATED 4.23PM | He says how much to give is up to the government.

Are competitive standards a problem for M'sian schools?

Are competitive standards a problem for M'sian schools?

COMMENT | We cannot ignore the need for high English language proficiency.

Witness: Nik Faisal told me RM143m came from SRC

Witness: Nik Faisal told me RM143m came from SRC

NAJIB TRIAL | I found this out after the authorities began investigations, says Ihsan Perdana managing director.

Ummah mulls mass protest after withdrawal of Adib's lawyer

Ummah mulls mass protest after withdrawal of Adib's lawyer

The group will also send a memorandum to PM and Agong to demand AG's sacking and an online petition for him to quit.

Report: Zuraida appointed lawyer without AG's knowledge

Report: Zuraida appointed lawyer without AG's knowledge

A source close to the AG's Chambers says the ministry has its own legal officers.
Ihsan Perdana boss: We were 'forced' to write cheques

Ihsan Perdana boss: We were 'forced' to write cheques

NAJIB TRIAL | Shamsul Anwar testified he complied anyway to issue the cheques to individuals or entities not known to him.
IGP: We are open to looking into jailed cop's claim that he was framed

IGP: We are open to looking into jailed cop's claim that he was framed

However, he needs to come up with fresh evidence, says top cop. 

Penang gov't, Gerakan commemorate Lim Chong Eu

Penang gov't, Gerakan commemorate Lim Chong Eu

Several activities have been lined up to celebrate the 100th year of birth of the state's second chief minister.
60 containers of plastic waste imported by 'traitors' to be sent back

60 containers of plastic waste imported by 'traitors' to be sent back

UPDATED 3.15PM | Minister says the original exporters will bear the shipping costs.

Police ready to reinvestigate ex-telco CEO over sex abuse allegations

Police ready to reinvestigate ex-telco CEO over sex abuse allegations

IGP says previous investigations were classified as NFA by the AGC due to a lack of evidence.

AG's silence on lawyer's withdrawal will fuel 'conspiracy' claim, warns PAS MP

AG's silence on lawyer's withdrawal will fuel 'conspiracy' claim, warns PAS MP

Ahmad Amzad demands an immediate explanation from Tommy Thomas.

Johor Bahru MP defends decision to buka puasa at gurdwara

Johor Bahru MP defends decision to buka puasa at gurdwara

This after his invitation to break fast at a Sikh place of worship was criticised online.
Khalid Samad explains 'no more public hearing' statement

Khalid Samad explains 'no more public hearing' statement

Minister says a report quoting him was 'confusing and misses the point'.

Huawei reviewing FedEx relationship, says packages 'diverted'

Huawei reviewing FedEx relationship, says packages 'diverted'

Huawei claims FedEx diverted two parcels destined for addresses in Asia to the US and attempted to reroute two others.

Historian Khoo Kay Kim passes away

Historian Khoo Kay Kim passes away

UPDATED 7.38PM | He was 82.

PKR Youth says it was not involved in organising Ramadan event

PKR Youth says it was not involved in organising Ramadan event

The event, for which Anwar Ibrahim apologised, was organised by the Youth deputy chief, says the wing.

After EU poll disaster, Britain's main parties gird for no-deal Brexit battle

After EU poll disaster, Britain's main parties gird for no-deal Brexit battle

Brexit risks shattering the election prospects of both the Conservatives and Labour.

MAICCI wants PM to intervene in lack of foreign workers

MAICCI wants PM to intervene in lack of foreign workers

Indian entrepreneurs in several sectors need around 50,000 foreign workers immediately, it says.

Thirteen schoolgirls, three adults wounded in Japan stabbing

Thirteen schoolgirls, three adults wounded in Japan stabbing

Suspect began attacking them at bus stop in Kawasaki city, then stabbed himself in the neck.

Indonesia reveals plot to kill top officials during unrest

Indonesia reveals plot to kill top officials during unrest

UPDATED 7.20PM | Six people suspected of plotting to assassinate four state officials were arrested.

DAP bars members from using mosques for political programmes

DAP bars members from using mosques for political programmes

All its 300 branches in Perak will be directed to abide by the state ruler’s order, says its chief Nga Kor Ming.

LFL calls for negligence probe after remand prisoner dies from TB

LFL calls for negligence probe after remand prisoner dies from TB

Family members, who had visited Proosothaman in prison, say he was in intense pain, but only given a Panadol.

Day 19: Finance minister advised SRC to seek extra RM2b from KWAP - witness

Day 19: Finance minister advised SRC to seek extra RM2b from KWAP - witness

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-PM Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

Yoursay: Should Anwar be Malaysia's 8th PM?

Yoursay: Should Anwar be Malaysia's 8th PM?

YOURSAY | 'Representatives of the four parties agreed that Anwar shall be the next PM.'
Putrajaya to relax entry requirements for Chinese tourists

Putrajaya to relax entry requirements for Chinese tourists

A formal announcement will be made soon, says Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Yoursay: Wise of Kit Siang not to debate ‘Nothing2Hide’ Najib

Yoursay: Wise of Kit Siang not to debate ‘Nothing2Hide’ Najib

YOURSAY | ‘Don’t give Najib the publicity and attention he craves.’
No more public hearing under new DBKL plan - Khalid

No more public hearing under new DBKL plan - Khalid

Unless project contradicts KL Development Plan 2020 and 2040, public hearings will be unnecessary, he says.

Huawei vs the US

Huawei vs the US

COMMENT | Trump clearly wants the US to dominate and he is using means, fair and foul, to ensure that.

Lawyer in Adib case pulls out, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

Lawyer in Adib case pulls out, and 9 other things that happened yesterday

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