Archive - 14 June 2019

No need to pressure Azmin to go on leave - Anwar

No need to pressure Azmin to go on leave - Anwar

He says Azmin going on leave will only aggravate the situation.

Haziq faces multiple investigations, including carnal intercourse

Haziq faces multiple investigations, including carnal intercourse

He was arrested just as he was about to leave for Manila.

Cops: We did not barge into Haziq's house

Cops: We did not barge into Haziq's house

They say they had let themselves into the compound through an unlocked gate.

Who says what about Lynas

Who says what about Lynas

LETTER | Why is Lynas being selectively targeted by these few politicians?

Time for politicians to be disciplined for a better M'sia

Time for politicians to be disciplined for a better M'sia

LETTER | Parliament should consider sanctioning politicians who continuously manipulate issues.

After backing Azmin, PKR man accused of sending 'Azmin will be finished' text

After backing Azmin, PKR man accused of sending 'Azmin will be finished' text

Blisson Zainuddin's alleged Whatsapp messages are revealed after he hints at an internal plot against Azmin.
'Catch them!' - Councils told to crack down on illegal waste dumpers

'Catch them!' - Councils told to crack down on illegal waste dumpers

Punishment could range from fines of anywhere from RM5,000 to RM500,000 or up to five years jail, says Jagdeep.

Contempt challenge - Shafee's 'mala fide' claim a red herring, says AGC

Contempt challenge - Shafee's 'mala fide' claim a red herring, says AGC

Senior federal counsel argues said the claim of 'forum shopping' is irrelevant. 

Haziq detained at KLIA, lawyer clueless of his whereabouts

Haziq detained at KLIA, lawyer clueless of his whereabouts

UPDATED 8.23PM | Federal CID chief Huzir Mohamed confirms arrest, lawyer suggests lodging missing persons report.
Domestic worker's death – AG says appealing acquittal of employer

Domestic worker's death – AG says appealing acquittal of employer

Whereas source claims Tommy Thomas not consulted when prosecution requested for DNNA.
Petition pressuring AG to explain why Adelina's employer freed hits 28K

Petition pressuring AG to explain why Adelina's employer freed hits 28K

It also demands for a Domestic Workers’ Bill be tabled, debated and passed in Parliament. 

Reformasi group calls for PM handover timeline from Dr M

Reformasi group calls for PM handover timeline from Dr M

Otai Reformis doesn't rule out taking to the streets again if Mahathir doesn't hand over to Anwar.
Dr M banks on the young generation for a brighter future Malaysia

Dr M banks on the young generation for a brighter future Malaysia

The fate of the nation is in the hands of the younger generation.

Patriot salutes the IGP for being exemplary reader

Patriot salutes the IGP for being exemplary reader

LETTER | Are our politicians also having the quality of leadership like our IGP?

M'sia has little to gain from CPTPP, says UN researcher

M'sia has little to gain from CPTPP, says UN researcher

The country's trade balance will see a 13 percent fall if it ratifies the agreement, according to Unctad officer Rashmi Banga.

Five police personnel remanded for drugs

Five police personnel remanded for drugs

Seven suspects, including five police personnel, were arrested following a raid at a night club in Melaka.

Muslim NGOs launch '1m signatures' campaign to back Dr M on Zakir Naik

Muslim NGOs launch '1m signatures' campaign to back Dr M on Zakir Naik

Mapim calls on all Malaysian Muslims to unite in backing the PM so that he does not cave in to pressure.

Slander worse than murder, Anwar warns

Slander worse than murder, Anwar warns

PKR president draws upon his own experience, urges people to be mindful of attempts to destroy unity. 
RON97 price to plunge 22 sen, other fuels unchanged

RON97 price to plunge 22 sen, other fuels unchanged

From midnight tonight, RON97 will trade at RM2.41 per litre. RON95 and diesel remain at RM2.08 and RM2.18 per litre. 
'I lost my husband, three children in two weeks'

'I lost my husband, three children in two weeks'

The grief-stricken 50-year-old from the Bateq tribe is unable to sleep, as she keeps thinking of the pain her loved ones suffered.

Azmin urges politicians to take heed of PM's stance on gutter politics

Azmin urges politicians to take heed of PM's stance on gutter politics

The people want the government to offer good values and principles.

Stop police brutality in HK! No extradition to China!

Stop police brutality in HK! No extradition to China!

LETTER | The government's increasingly aggressive behaviour is a worrying trend.
Adib inquest tops Umno Youth's 10 reasons for PM to fire AG

Adib inquest tops Umno Youth's 10 reasons for PM to fire AG

Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki points to lawyer Syazlin Mansor's claim about attempts made to disrupt inquest.

Dr M's remarks on Zakir Naik sets dangerous precedent, warns ex-MIC chief

Dr M's remarks on Zakir Naik sets dangerous precedent, warns ex-MIC chief

'Should we judge judicial systems of foreign countries according to our own convenience and political choices?'

Canada has no plans to take back plastic waste in Malaysia

Canada has no plans to take back plastic waste in Malaysia

Canada says it received no information about any plastic waste shipments.

Leave me out, Rafizi steers clear of 'internal plot' hint

Leave me out, Rafizi steers clear of 'internal plot' hint

The PKR vice-president responds to claims Haziq was previously aligned to his camp.

Hilman: Haziq told me he was a victim in anti-Azmin plot

Hilman: Haziq told me he was a victim in anti-Azmin plot

UPDATED 3.19PM | The political secretary gives his version of the meeting with the Santubong PKR Youth chief.
PM’s statement on sex video will hinder probe - MIC leader

PM’s statement on sex video will hinder probe - MIC leader

Mahathir is criticised for saying the video, implicating a minister, is likely fake.
Lokman Adam, Gobalakrishnan released on police bail

Lokman Adam, Gobalakrishnan released on police bail

The two were released at 7am today, after the initial police probe was concluded, says Selangor CID chief.
DPM: No water contamination from manganese mining near Kuala Koh

DPM: No water contamination from manganese mining near Kuala Koh

Wan Azizah says Chemistry Dept found water quality in Orang Asli village and mine to be compliant with national standards.
MCMC tracking down perpetrators of sex videos of 'minister'

MCMC tracking down perpetrators of sex videos of 'minister'

It's the top priority and the authorities are working hard on it, says MCMC chairperson Al-Ishsal Ishak.
'Is Haziq being protected?' Sabah PKR Youth leader hints at internal plot

'Is Haziq being protected?' Sabah PKR Youth leader hints at internal plot

Blisson Zainuddin also reveals how Haziq allegedly pestered him for details on Azmin's activities during the Sandakan polls.
Thank you, Lee Chong Wei

Thank you, Lee Chong Wei

He unites the country everytime he steps onto the badminton court.

Haziq's father: Man in sex video not my son

Haziq's father: Man in sex video not my son

'I analysed the videos hoping it's a fake.'

Donations pour in for Kuala Koh Orang Asli community

Donations pour in for Kuala Koh Orang Asli community

The villagers receive various forms of contributions after news of their plight surfaced.
Telekom Malaysia confirms 'visit' from MACC

Telekom Malaysia confirms 'visit' from MACC

The telco says it continues to extend its cooperation to the graftbusters.

PJ house fire kills three family members

PJ house fire kills three family members

UPDATED 3.28PM | The fire destroyed the two-storey terrace house at Kampung Lindungan, Petaling Jaya, early this morning.

Lynas must remove its radioactive wastes from Malaysia

Lynas must remove its radioactive wastes from Malaysia

LETTER | The government has the sovereign right to enact laws, rules and conditions to protect the citizens,

Reformasi group calls for Azmin to be placed on leave pending ‘sex video’ probe

Reformasi group calls for Azmin to be placed on leave pending ‘sex video’ probe

UPDATED 4.25PM | Otai Reformis also cautions PM Mahathir against ‘double standards’ in dismissing the video outright.
Roadshows needed to inform public about mySalam scheme

Roadshows needed to inform public about mySalam scheme

Many in the B40 group are unaware of the National Health Protection Scheme (mySalam)

Hong Kong protesters scuffle with police, gov't offices shut

Hong Kong protesters scuffle with police, gov't offices shut

Hundreds of people kept up a protest against a planned extradition law with mainland China.

Accused Christchurch gunman pleads not guilty to all charges in NZ court

Accused Christchurch gunman pleads not guilty to all charges in NZ court

Brenton Tarrant, 29, appears in court by video link from a maximum security facility in Auckland.
Kit Siang wants to know if Latheefa will probe Apandi

Kit Siang wants to know if Latheefa will probe Apandi

In regard to Apandi, as former AG, clearing Najib of wrongdoing in 1MDB and SRC International scandals.

Gov’t urged to activate National Environmental Health Action Plan

Gov’t urged to activate National Environmental Health Action Plan

K’tan Amanah Youth chief says this is necessary following the deaths of Orang Asli settlers in Kuala Koh.
Trump loses loyalist Sarah Sanders in yet another White House departure

Trump loses loyalist Sarah Sanders in yet another White House departure

She is the latest in a long line of senior advisers to leave the White House.

Oil tanker attacks: US releases video showing Iran's military recovering mine

Oil tanker attacks: US releases video showing Iran's military recovering mine

US blames Iran for the attacks in the Gulf of Oman, Iran rejects assertion.
Wisma Putra condemns attack on Saudi Arabian airport

Wisma Putra condemns attack on Saudi Arabian airport

It says no Malaysian was affected by the missile fired into the Abha International Airport in Asir Province.

Yoursay: Mahathir’s warped logic in refusing to extradite Zakir Naik

Yoursay: Mahathir’s warped logic in refusing to extradite Zakir Naik

YOURSAY | ‘His comparison between Zakir and Sirul is misconceived, misleading and misses the point.’
Parliamentary panel to grill Latheefa on three aspects

Parliamentary panel to grill Latheefa on three aspects

One is to grill the new MACC chief on her impartiality as a former politician, says PSC chief William Leong.

Day 25: Witness and defence argue over SRC ownership transfer

Day 25: Witness and defence argue over SRC ownership transfer

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

Wildlife Dept, security forces to cooperate on declawing illegal tiger hunting

Wildlife Dept, security forces to cooperate on declawing illegal tiger hunting

Perhilitan will work with the police and the armed forces in Ops Belang, says National Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar.

Johor police chief Mohd Khalil is new Bukit Aman NCID chief

Johor police chief Mohd Khalil is new Bukit Aman NCID chief

His posting as the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department takes effect from July 15.

Yoursay: Sex video a case of back to the future for Dr M

Yoursay: Sex video a case of back to the future for Dr M

YOURSAY | ‘I hope Mahathir appreciates the irony of his situation.’
Is Mahathir a feminist?

Is Mahathir a feminist?

COMMENT | 'There is a stark difference between disgraced former PM, Najib Abdul Razak, and Mahathir in their promotion of women.'

David vs Goliath – in reality, the big guy almost always wins

David vs Goliath – in reality, the big guy almost always wins

COMMENT | The balance of power is stacked in favour of the privileged, and sometimes people die because of it.

Dr M, what's so special about Zakir Naik?

Dr M, what's so special about Zakir Naik?

COMMENT | 'The more vociferous civil society and others go against controversial preacher Zakir Naik, the fiercer Dr Mahathir Mohamad emerges to defend him.'

PKR comms director: Sex video culprits well-funded, well-organised

PKR comms director: Sex video culprits well-funded, well-organised

Fahmi Fadzil points to 'intentional' creation of WhatsApp groups and access to journalists' contact details. 

Lokman arrested for obstructing police, and 8 things that happened yesterday

Lokman arrested for obstructing police, and 8 things that happened yesterday

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