Archive - 10 June 2019

Health Ministry prepared to do forensic tests if Orang Asli bodies found

Health Ministry prepared to do forensic tests if Orang Asli bodies found

However, Dzulkefly Ahmad says the ministry would leave to the police on the exhumation of the bodies.
About 100 Malians killed in attack on Dogon village

About 100 Malians killed in attack on Dogon village

Violence between Dogon hunters and Fulani herders has killed hundreds since January.
Lodge report, cops advise Kemaman fake note victims

Lodge report, cops advise Kemaman fake note victims

A woman is making purchases from roadside stalls, using fake RM100 notes.

Najib backed SRC's RM1.5b investment abroad - witness

Najib backed SRC's RM1.5b investment abroad - witness

NAJIB TRIAL | Ex-PM had a four-eyed meeting with SRC CEO soon after the firm secured first RM2b loan.

Johor sultan meets Bersatu division chiefs, Mazlan absent

Johor sultan meets Bersatu division chiefs, Mazlan absent

This meeting comes two days after Sultan Ibrahim hosted a Hari Raya open house with Umno leaders.
Takiyuddin has statement recorded over Anwar's royal pardon issue

Takiyuddin has statement recorded over Anwar's royal pardon issue

PAS sec-gen says the case against him is being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code. 

Ramkarpal: Dr M's Zakir-Sirul analogy misconceived, risks bilateral tensions

Ramkarpal: Dr M's Zakir-Sirul analogy misconceived, risks bilateral tensions

Sirul was convicted for murdering Altantuya but Zakir has yet to stand trial, says DAP lawmaker. 

Anwar: Accept PM's decision, let Latheefa do her job

Anwar: Accept PM's decision, let Latheefa do her job

PKR chief says continuous polemics would have a negative impact on the Harapan government.

PM: Subjecting entire judiciary to RCI will hamper crucial court cases

PM: Subjecting entire judiciary to RCI will hamper crucial court cases

UPDATED 7.40PM | Dr M says this when asked if the government will expedite the formation of the RCI.

Rich nations should also provide support for reforestation

Rich nations should also provide support for reforestation

Decisive policies to ensure Malaysian forest cover will not go below 50%.
Palm oil is among the most factually supported oils and fats research

Palm oil is among the most factually supported oils and fats research

Always factually informed to stay ahead of new advancements.

Dr M: Probe Apandi and others? Not enough manpower to go after everyone

Dr M: Probe Apandi and others? Not enough manpower to go after everyone

Now the focus is on serious cases such as the alleged abuse of KWAP funds, says PM.

Dr M likens Zakir Naik's status to Sirul's extradition request

Dr M likens Zakir Naik's status to Sirul's extradition request

UPDATED 7.50PM | 'We are also entitled to determine if the person we send back would be given fair justice'.

PM brushes aside 'new MACC chief spells trouble for Anwar' claim

PM brushes aside 'new MACC chief spells trouble for Anwar' claim

Mahathir reiterates that he picked Latheefa as she is the most suitable person for the task.

China stays silent on G20 Xi-Trump meeting, but says door open for talks

China stays silent on G20 Xi-Trump meeting, but says door open for talks

US president has repeatedly said is getting ready to meet Chinese counterpart at the Osaka summit.

Anwar's office denies 'assault', claims complainant had 'drug problems'

Anwar's office denies 'assault', claims complainant had 'drug problems'

Anwar's press secretary claims alleged incident did not take place between a party state chief and a researcher.

Activist: Orang Asli deaths direct result of environmental destruction

Activist: Orang Asli deaths direct result of environmental destruction

The same Kuala Koh villagers were healthy before state gov't took their land away, says Colin Nicholas.

Transport Ministry refutes report on Penang Airport

Transport Ministry refutes report on Penang Airport

The Transport Ministry says it has no knowledge of any proposals for a new airport in Seberang Perai.

No compromising on environmental safety with Lynas

No compromising on environmental safety with Lynas

"International best practice is that the residues of industrial processing are managed in the country where the processing takes place."

'Sensational' - Guan Eng dismisses report on new Penang airport

'Sensational' - Guan Eng dismisses report on new Penang airport

The finance minister ticks off The Star for sowing confusion and making baseless speculation.

Bung Moktar, wife corruption case re-mention fixed on July 4

Bung Moktar, wife corruption case re-mention fixed on July 4

The Kinabatangan MP and Zizie Izette face graft charges totalling RM2.8m.
After MACC appointment, Zunar 'steamrolls' Dr M

After MACC appointment, Zunar 'steamrolls' Dr M

'If the prime minister picks the person, then it is no different from the past,' says the cartoonist.

PM to civil servants: It's your duty to obey policies of ruling gov't

PM to civil servants: It's your duty to obey policies of ruling gov't

Dr Mahathir Mohamad stresses those in the public sector must be free from party politics.

Ismee: Nik Faisal was the link between SRC and Najib

Ismee: Nik Faisal was the link between SRC and Najib

UPDATED 3.48PM | NAJIB TRIAL | Former director reveals the former premier's influence on SRC International.

Gov't to cordon off Orang Asli village where 14 deaths occurred

Gov't to cordon off Orang Asli village where 14 deaths occurred

UPDATED 3.05PM | This is to prevent the spread of the disease that caused the deaths, K'tan Health Dept says.

Husband of lawyer axed from Adib's inquest quits as minister's aide

Husband of lawyer axed from Adib's inquest quits as minister's aide

Ahmad Soffian and Zuraida did not state the reason for the resignation.

Congrats Malaysiakini, on a job well done

Congrats Malaysiakini, on a job well done

COMMENT | The news portal's recognition from SOPA came after its splendid, truthful and spirited coverage of Malaysia’s 14th General Election.

NGOs question M'sia's stand on global waste

NGOs question M'sia's stand on global waste

They believe the issue cannot be ignored as the amount of plastic waste shipped into the country is increasing.
As 'ultimate boss', Najib influences KWAP - witness

As 'ultimate boss', Najib influences KWAP - witness

NAJIB TRIAL | The testimony relates  to the authority of Najib's handwritten note on SRC International Sdn Bhd's application for a RM3.95 billion loan in 2011.

PKR rep: Select committees need upright members or will be rubber stamps

PKR rep: Select committees need upright members or will be rubber stamps

Political appointees will be biased and toe the party line, says Edmund Santhara Kumar.

Solving illegal parking is no rocket science

Solving illegal parking is no rocket science

All DBKL needs to do is choose the most efficient method to tackle errant drivers.
HK pushes extradition bill despite biggest protest since handover

HK pushes extradition bill despite biggest protest since handover

UPDATED 5.40PM | 'I don’t think it is an appropriate decision for us now to pull out of this bill,' says Carrie Lam.

Penang in the dark about proposals for new Seberang Perai airport

Penang in the dark about proposals for new Seberang Perai airport

A report says two companies have proposed building a new airport in two different locations in south Seberang Perai.

Reveal any plan for new airport in Seberang Perai, CM urged

Reveal any plan for new airport in Seberang Perai, CM urged

Gerakan questions Chow Kon Yeow on news report that Penang will close the international airport on the island.

Amanah Youth calls for task force on Orang Asli deaths

Amanah Youth calls for task force on Orang Asli deaths

Amanah Youth calls for a task force to investigate the real reason behind the deaths.

PM does not have unfettered discretion to make key appointments

PM does not have unfettered discretion to make key appointments

COMMENT | This interpretation of the law is oversimplistic and contradicts the principle of parliamentary democracy.

A response to Lim Kit Siang on Latheefa’s appointment

A response to Lim Kit Siang on Latheefa’s appointment

LETTER | More and more spurious arguements being forward on Latheefa's appointment.

Give us time frame for task force - Koh's family to Muhyiddin

Give us time frame for task force - Koh's family to Muhyiddin

Distressed family asks for more details on proposed probe into enforced disappearances.

Over 800,000 construction workers to benefit from new 'Green Card'

Over 800,000 construction workers to benefit from new 'Green Card'

Almost a million construction workers will benefit from the new Construction Personnel Registration Card.

Fuziah: Lynas not in the clear over dangerous residue just yet

Fuziah: Lynas not in the clear over dangerous residue just yet

Kuantan MP points out that the detection of groundwater contamination requires protracted monitoring.

More than 500,000 march in Hong Kong over proposed extradition law

More than 500,000 march in Hong Kong over proposed extradition law

Massive crowds in Hong Kong took to the streets to protest a proposed extradition law.

Tokayev elected Kazakh president, police disperse fresh protests

Tokayev elected Kazakh president, police disperse fresh protests

UPDATED 5.27PM | 500 detained after protests in Almaty and Nur-Sultan against Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Close detention camps, free the Uyghurs

Close detention camps, free the Uyghurs

LETTER | The cruelty the Uyghur Muslims have endured is beyond the bounds of humanity.

MP: Settle decades-old Orang Asli land case according to market price

MP: Settle decades-old Orang Asli land case according to market price

Hassan Karim emphasises resolution of Orang Laut Seletar compensation case must not be unilateral.

India seeks to secure arrest warrant for Zakir Naik

India seeks to secure arrest warrant for Zakir Naik

The ED will request an Interpol red notice against him upon securing a non-bailable warrant from a special court.

To Latheefa: Pursue justice for Beng Hock

To Latheefa: Pursue justice for Beng Hock

LETTER | Reopen the probe on the death of the DAP aide.
Yet another historic icon to be wiped out - for 'development'

Yet another historic icon to be wiped out - for 'development'

LETTER | The people to protest, on June 14, move to wipe out the historic Taiping Aerodrome, built in 1929.

Day 21: 'SRC board went to Switzerland to check if money still in the bank'

Day 21: 'SRC board went to Switzerland to check if money still in the bank'

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

Home Ministry formulating holistic plan to address illegal immigrants

Home Ministry formulating holistic plan to address illegal immigrants

More comprehensive efforts to strengthen governance and improve the current system, says minister.
Yoursay: High hopes for Latheefa to reopen probe on ex-S'wak CM

Yoursay: High hopes for Latheefa to reopen probe on ex-S'wak CM

YOURSAY | ‘We shall see whether she is able to live up to her words and rid this country of corruption.'

Yoursay: Yet another setback to our inter-religious effort

Yoursay: Yet another setback to our inter-religious effort

YOURSAY | ‘The JB parliamentarian is to be praised, not admonished, for efforts to unite the people.’
The fallout from Latheefa's appointment

The fallout from Latheefa's appointment

COMMENT | 'While politicians have attacked this appointment as process deviation, the reality is that there was never any process to begin with.'

PAS top two win uncontested, and 6 things that happened yesterday

PAS top two win uncontested, and 6 things that happened yesterday

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