Archive - 2 June 2019

'Don't politicise distribution of food by non-Muslim leaders'

'Don't politicise distribution of food by non-Muslim leaders'

Adly Zahari responds to criticisms of a Malacca exco handing out bubur lambuk during Ramadan.

Slow project funding affecting all states, not just Sabah - PM

Slow project funding affecting all states, not just Sabah - PM

UPDATED 10.20PM | 'The problem is we have a lot of obstacles due to the previous government.'

Shafie: Warisan now has over 200,000 members

Shafie: Warisan now has over 200,000 members

Party president also announces eight new appointments to the supreme council.

Free petrol for motorcyclists in Kepong tomorrow

Free petrol for motorcyclists in Kepong tomorrow

Lim Lip Eng says the programme, held together with Amanah, is a gesture of appreciation ahead of Raya.

TNB focused on resolving customer concerns

TNB focused on resolving customer concerns

It again asks customers with complaints to visit its outlets or call its CareLine.

No need for second Sabah RCI, says Liew

No need for second Sabah RCI, says Liew

De facto law minister says the 2013 report can be presented to Parliament and the Sabah assembly.

Group lodges report against FB user for allegedly insulting Mujahid

Group lodges report against FB user for allegedly insulting Mujahid

GMPN says the user uploaded the edited picture in which the minister appeared to be carrying a kavadi.  

Appointment of new Ipoh mayor to be completed by July

Appointment of new Ipoh mayor to be completed by July

Perak exco Paul Yong says the appointment is now being processed by the PSD.

H&M's pro-LGBT 'Love for All' range not sold in M'sia, says rep

H&M's pro-LGBT 'Love for All' range not sold in M'sia, says rep

It points out that the H&M brand is currently present in 72 markets worldwide.

Syazlin must be reinstated as counsel in Adib inquest immediately

Syazlin must be reinstated as counsel in Adib inquest immediately

LETTER | The AG's instruction for the lawyer to withdraw is highly suspect, and threatens to derail the whole inquest.

Debt to GDP ratio down despite outstanding RM1.1 trillion

Debt to GDP ratio down despite outstanding RM1.1 trillion

COMMENT | Putrajaya's debt and liabilities would have risen were it not for cost rationalisation on megaprojects.

Kit Siang calls for increase to cops' housing allowance

Kit Siang calls for increase to cops' housing allowance

DAP leader stresses that this is especially necessary in major cities to offset rising living costs.

Exploiting children? NGO says Penang councillor 'out of touch'

Exploiting children? NGO says Penang councillor 'out of touch'

Kaum points out thousands of children around the world also took part in the climate crisis event.

Hindraf 2.0: Foreign workers scheme comes at expense of poor Indians

Hindraf 2.0: Foreign workers scheme comes at expense of poor Indians

Its leader P Uthayakumar wants Putrajaya to reconsider its move to reintroduce the plan.

Nik Abduh, Ahmad Samsuri as PAS vice-presidents?

Nik Abduh, Ahmad Samsuri as PAS vice-presidents?

There is a campaign for the two leaders close to Hadi to win the posts in this year's muktamar, says a source.

Big ego displayed on buildings and roads

Big ego displayed on buildings and roads


COMMENT | If you're interested in self-glorification, politics is not for you.

PKR to probe ex-Malacca division women chief's move to Umno

PKR to probe ex-Malacca division women chief's move to Umno

State Wanita chief Ginie Lim says Rohani Mahmood's decision is regrettable.

Sungai Gelugor mosque celebrates first interfaith buka puasa

Sungai Gelugor mosque celebrates first interfaith buka puasa

Guests of various faiths see the event as something meaningful and special.

Umno-PAS cooperation not a ticket to stir racism, says Nik Abduh

Umno-PAS cooperation not a ticket to stir racism, says Nik Abduh

PAS leader reminds the parties to be wary of enemies who are trying to keep racism afloat.

Probe Apandi over alleged 1MDB cover-up - Kepong MP

Probe Apandi over alleged 1MDB cover-up - Kepong MP

In his police report, Lim Lip Eng says probe should also include former MACC chief and ex-IGP.

Minister explains delay in setting up judiciary RCI

Minister explains delay in setting up judiciary RCI

Liew Vui Keong says Putrajaya will wait for the outcome of a legal challenge.

M'sia's inclusion in US watchlist likely a ploy to boost export - experts

M'sia's inclusion in US watchlist likely a ploy to boost export - experts

However, it is not expected to have a significant impact due to the country’s good trade policy.
Follow Prophet's teachings on interfaith issues, Muslims urged

Follow Prophet's teachings on interfaith issues, Muslims urged

PKR sec-gen says this after a royal rebuke against Johor Bahru MP for attending an interfaith buka puasa event. 

Kadir cautions against Jho Low speculation, says could affect covert operations

Kadir cautions against Jho Low speculation, says could affect covert operations

The veteran newsman emphasises such misinformation could only give rise to false hope.
Bar agrees on conflict of interest in Adib inquest but regrets late objections

Bar agrees on conflict of interest in Adib inquest but regrets late objections

President Abdul Fareed gives a scenario where Adib's family sues the gov't, both represented by the same lawyer.

Yoursay: Another 50,000? Time to kick our foreign worker addiction

Yoursay: Another 50,000? Time to kick our foreign worker addiction

YOURSAY | ‘Pay more and get local workers. Stop relying on cheap, exploitable foreign workers.’
IGP says Jho Low arrest rumours inaccurate, and 7 things that happened yesterday

IGP says Jho Low arrest rumours inaccurate, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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