Archive - 4 June 2019

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Malaysiakini

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from Malaysiakini

Malaysiakini wishes all our readers a joyous and blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Syabas targets full restoration of Klang water supply by midnight

Syabas targets full restoration of Klang water supply by midnight

82 percent of affected areas have had their supply restored after the pipe burst in Setia Alam yesterday.

Raya has come early for Latheefa Koya this year

Raya has come early for Latheefa Koya this year

LETTER | Resignation or not, one cannot shed the public perception that a politician is now controlling the MACC.

PM: Be thankful for being able to celebrate Raya in peace

PM: Be thankful for being able to celebrate Raya in peace

In Aidilfitri message, he points out that Muslims in other parts of the world are beset by conflict and famine.

King calls for appreciation of peace, prosperity in Aidilfitri message

King calls for appreciation of peace, prosperity in Aidilfitri message

'In line with the multiracial nature of the country, Aidilfitri should be celebrated with joy by all M'sians.'

Sabah DAP defends appointment of treasurer to state assembly

Sabah DAP defends appointment of treasurer to state assembly

Chan Foong Hin points out that Loh Ee Eng was awarded a Sabah permanent resident permit in 1999.

Parliament has no role in appointing MACC chief, says Sri Ram

Parliament has no role in appointing MACC chief, says Sri Ram

Former judge explains that such appointments are made by the king upon the advice of the PM.

MCA president feels 'disturbed for Anwar' over Latheefa's appointment

MCA president feels 'disturbed for Anwar' over Latheefa's appointment

He hopes Latheefa being made MACC chief isn't a 'grand conspiracy' to stop Anwar from becoming PM.

Kids protesting climate crisis off the hook, MOE reiterates

Kids protesting climate crisis off the hook, MOE reiterates

Teo states she met SJK (T) Sungai Ara principal, who said that the protest occurred after school hours.

New MACC chief will send shivers down crooks' spines - NGOs

New MACC chief will send shivers down crooks' spines - NGOs

NGO leaders praise Latheefa's appointment, noting that she is fearless and principled.

Ka Siong wants Guan Eng to come clean on PPP, national debt

Ka Siong wants Guan Eng to come clean on PPP, national debt

Lim should explain how much PPP obligations have fallen and how this has impacted the debt, he says.

PAS veep thought Latheefa's MACC appointment was 'fake news'

PAS veep thought Latheefa's MACC appointment was 'fake news'

Iskandar Samad says the agency should be led by independent figure without any previous political relationships.

Latheefa: I quit PKR yesterday

Latheefa: I quit PKR yesterday

UPDATED 5.26PM | New MACC chief responds to Fahmi Fadzil's call for her to resign from the party.

NFC - what a bull

NFC - what a bull

LETTER |  Who would want to pay RM250 million and take over NFC?

MACC pledges support for new chief, lauds predecessor

MACC pledges support for new chief, lauds predecessor

During his time, Shukri led the commission with excellence, reads a post on the commission's FB page.

PSM: No-nonsense Latheefa's first task is to probe Taib

PSM: No-nonsense Latheefa's first task is to probe Taib

S Arutchelvan says the new MACC chief is an individual who would not compromise on wrongdoings.

'New MACC chief should emulate Dewan Rakyat speaker's example'

'New MACC chief should emulate Dewan Rakyat speaker's example'

Fahmi Fadzil says this is to avoid cries of partisanship.

Mission accomplished - Shukri on quitting MACC

Mission accomplished - Shukri on quitting MACC

Shukri Abdull explains his decision for cutting his contract short but declines to comment on his successor.

UTM, stop bullying MJIIT students!

UTM, stop bullying MJIIT students!

LETTER | UTM's management is now proficient in showing extremely unprofessional behaviour.

Quitting PKR will not alter negative perception, says select committee head

Quitting PKR will not alter negative perception, says select committee head

UPDATED 5.50PM | William Leong also reveals that the committee was kept in the dark regarding Latheefa's appointment.

SUPP: Non-native CM possible if S'wakians back 'outside' parties

SUPP: Non-native CM possible if S'wakians back 'outside' parties

Dr Sim Kui Hian draws parallels with the nomination of Loh Ee Eng as a Sabah state rep.

Kit Siang wants dragnet extended to Rahman Dahlan, two others

Kit Siang wants dragnet extended to Rahman Dahlan, two others

He says this after IGP's confirmation that the report filed against Apandi would be probed.

Sri Ram proposes 'internal' inquiry instead of judiciary RCI

Sri Ram proposes 'internal' inquiry instead of judiciary RCI

The retired judge says this will allow implicated judges a second chance to explain themselves.

King, queen to hold Aidilfitri open house in Kuantan on June 6

King, queen to hold Aidilfitri open house in Kuantan on June 6

People are welcome to the event to be held at Istana Abdulaziz from 10am to 1pm.

MACC chief steps down, Latheefa Koya takes over

MACC chief steps down, Latheefa Koya takes over

UPDATED 4.20PM | According to the PMO, Shukri has stepped down prior to the expiration of his contract on May 17, 2020.

Brawling on camera 'Datuk Seri' casts aspersions on police

Brawling on camera 'Datuk Seri' casts aspersions on police

Police, on the other hand, have received the greenlight to charge Seow Kah Foong over the incident.

No action against schoolchildren in Penang climate change protest

No action against schoolchildren in Penang climate change protest

The 11 schoolchildren who took part in a climate change protest will not face action from the Penang Education Department

Cabinet ministers extend Aidilfitri greetings

Cabinet ministers extend Aidilfitri greetings

Muhyiddin calls on Muslims to take the opportunity to forge goodwill among fellow humans.
Getting ready for Raya

Getting ready for Raya

Shoppers seize the chance for some last-minute Hari Raya shopping at Dataran Merdeka. 
‘Common misinformation’ Harapan promised to abolish PTPTN repayments

‘Common misinformation’ Harapan promised to abolish PTPTN repayments

‘The question is pay now or pay later […] but never about not paying, which is a rampant assumption.’
DAP leader to Maszlee: Don't use family and PM to defend yourself

DAP leader to Maszlee: Don't use family and PM to defend yourself

Teng Chang Khim criticises Maszlee for comments justifying his defence of the matriculation programme.
Why Anwar Ibrahim is the de facto prime minister

Why Anwar Ibrahim is the de facto prime minister

ADUN SPEAKS | It is simply a matter of time before Mahathir hands over the reins to Anwar.

Lynas: Critics wrong, gov't says no groundwater contamination by us

Lynas: Critics wrong, gov't says no groundwater contamination by us

Rare-earth miner says it is disappointing that activists have made misleading claims.

PAS leader cries foul over 'media plot' to split the party

PAS leader cries foul over 'media plot' to split the party

Iskandar Samad claims this is to sabotage the Islamist party's cooperation with Umno and weaken the opposition.

Kim Jong-un's sister reemerges after 52 days

Kim Jong-un's sister reemerges after 52 days

The younger sister of N Korea's leader has appeared after rumours of her punishment resulting from a failed summit.
'Angry nephew' burns down blind women's ancestral home

'Angry nephew' burns down blind women's ancestral home

Three blind elderly women left homeless when their 100-year-old ancestral home in Kampung Titi Besi was destroyed in a blaze.

Malaysia to buy drones worth RM80m from US

Malaysia to buy drones worth RM80m from US

The drone is the unarmed ScanEagle manufactured by a Boeing subsidiary.  

Opcom shares rebound slightly after sharp drop with Mokhzani quitting

Opcom shares rebound slightly after sharp drop with Mokhzani quitting

Shares fell 12pct on Monday after the company announced executive chairman Mokhzani Mahathir had resigned.

What Aidilfitri really means to us

What Aidilfitri really means to us

LETTER | It's meaning is different to every human who celebrates the festival.

We are fully dependent on millions of foreign workers

We are fully dependent on millions of foreign workers

LETTER | The foreign worker replacement scheme must prioritise victims of previous rehiring debacle.

Kadir tells ministers to do heavy lifting, not leave everything to Dr M

Kadir tells ministers to do heavy lifting, not leave everything to Dr M

They must do their bit to sell M'sia to domestic and international investors, says the veteran journo.
Stop distracting people from BN's scandals, Ka Siong told

Stop distracting people from BN's scandals, Ka Siong told

Amanah Youth leader slams the MCA chief for taking a dig at Mat Sabu’s speech at an international conference.

Bombs rock army base at Thailand-Malaysia border

Bombs rock army base at Thailand-Malaysia border

The home-made bombs were planted by the roadside and activated with a timer.

Uphold the rule of law on Lynas issue

Uphold the rule of law on Lynas issue

LETTER | We, who elected Harapan into the gov’t, want tough decisions to safeguard our well-being and that of our environment.

Yoursay: An alleged instigator who claims he was 'incited'

Yoursay: An alleged instigator who claims he was 'incited'

YOURSAY | 'It's time JMM chief Azwanddin and his ilk take responsibility for their action.'
Yoursay: At least, Apandi should be hauled up for obstructing justice

Yoursay: At least, Apandi should be hauled up for obstructing justice

YOURSAY | ‘Apandi obstructed justice by declaring there were no wrongdoings involved in 1MDB...’
Why interfaith celebrations bring me such joy

Why interfaith celebrations bring me such joy

COMMENT | Let's not allow intolerance and chauvinist attitudes to ruin one of the best parts of being Malaysian.

New questions over that 'RM1 trillion debt'

New questions over that 'RM1 trillion debt'

QUESTION TIME | Guan Eng's claims may be seen as meant more for politics than in pursuit of the financial truth.

Putrajaya sues for NFC loan, and 7 other things that happened yesterday

Putrajaya sues for NFC loan, and 7 other things that happened yesterday

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