Archive - 15 June 2019

Buddies of Perlis politicians dodge RM26.4m taxes, Shahidan wants answers

Buddies of Perlis politicians dodge RM26.4m taxes, Shahidan wants answers

This comes after Perlis ruler rebuked local politicians for abetting illicit activities.

Anwar launches free online tuition programme for PD students

Anwar launches free online tuition programme for PD students

The initiative is aimed at students from Year One to Form Five.

Orang Asli patients at Hulu Terengganu hospital stable

Orang Asli patients at Hulu Terengganu hospital stable

They are the members of the affected Bateq tribe.

Plan to standardise syariah criminal laws approved

Plan to standardise syariah criminal laws approved

Gov't says inconsistencies in punishments are unjust to the accused.

Police exhume one more Orang Asli body

Police exhume one more Orang Asli body

It is believed to be the body of a 63-year-old woman.

May 13 eyewitness: Build monument, get leaders to pledge 'no repeat'

May 13 eyewitness: Build monument, get leaders to pledge 'no repeat'

More than a 100 youths attend Malaysiakini's forum on the event today. 

Time for Kak Wan to move over for Anwar

Time for Kak Wan to move over for Anwar

LETTER | Anwar will need a little bit of time to readjust after his two decades in Mahathir’s prison.

Cops need time to authenticate sex video - IGP

Cops need time to authenticate sex video - IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador says police haven't obtained leads yet on video's authenticity. 

Haziq released from police custody

Haziq released from police custody

UPDATED 6.32PM | The Santubong PKR Youth chief is seen leaving in the back seat of a sedan car.
Bank Negara chief: 1MDB put spotlight on financial institution practices

Bank Negara chief: 1MDB put spotlight on financial institution practices

Foreign institutions didn't implement necessary controls to mitigate risk of being used for money laundering, says Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus. 
PAS, Umno working out seat distribution for next election

PAS, Umno working out seat distribution for next election

This is part of preparations to form the next government, according to PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Jho Low funded TMI back in 2010 - report

Jho Low funded TMI back in 2010 - report

The fugitive financier reportedly stepped in to defuse tension between the portal and then PM Najib Abdul Razak.
Hadi fears foreign meddling in lewd videos

Hadi fears foreign meddling in lewd videos

Such gutter politics were the usual tactics of foreigners, says the PAS president.

'Puzzled' Wanita PKR questions timing of sex video clips

'Puzzled' Wanita PKR questions timing of sex video clips

UPDATED 6.48PM | Its chief, Haniza Mohd Talha, says it all happened after Latheefa Koya's appointment as MACC chief.
14 qualify to export durian fruits to China

14 qualify to export durian fruits to China

The list of companies to be announced on Monday.
Trump says 'Iran did do it,' as fears mount over confrontation

Trump says 'Iran did do it,' as fears mount over confrontation

US seeking international support about threat to shipping.
The heart shall not stop

The heart shall not stop

COMMENT | 'As I prepare to undergo a quadruple bypass open heart surgery, I feel the mind must be stronger than the body.'

Police to quiz Azmin and aide over sex video scandal

Police to quiz Azmin and aide over sex video scandal

UPDATED 5.13PM | IGP reportedly says minister will be called in, while Hilman Idham says he will give statement on June 17.

Lawyers flay PSC for calling up Latheefa over her 'vision and mission'

Lawyers flay PSC for calling up Latheefa over her 'vision and mission'

Lawyers question the PSC's motive in wasting a civil servant's time with such a briefing.

UK court sets Assange US extradition hearing for February 2020

UK court sets Assange US extradition hearing for February 2020

The WikiLeaks founder faces charges from hacking government computers to violating an espionage law.
Azmin unfazed by Haziq's carnal intercourse case

Azmin unfazed by Haziq's carnal intercourse case

Minister reiterates that sex video scandal has been an example of gutter politics 'since day one'.

Amidst calls to take leave, Azmin says focus remains on the job

Amidst calls to take leave, Azmin says focus remains on the job

UPDATED 1.53PM | Economic affairs minister says he remains focused on delivering results, adding he will co-operate with the ongoing probe. 

Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill

Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill

Carrie Lam makes the announcement in dramatic retreat after widespread protests.

Sex, lies and video clips

Sex, lies and video clips

The alleged Haziq-Azmin sex video is the latest in a long list of such scandals involving politicians.
Condemning police brutality in Hong Kong protests

Condemning police brutality in Hong Kong protests

LETTER | 'Many M'sians faced similar brutal treatment by the police during Bersih rallies and other peaceful protests.'

Activist condemns 'cheap publicity' that reinforces homophobia

Activist condemns 'cheap publicity' that reinforces homophobia

Some companies are promoting their products through questionable advertising tricks.

CID chief: Haziq to be released only if today's investigations are over

CID chief: Haziq to be released only if today's investigations are over

Lawyers for the Santubong PKR Youth chief also say their client will be out on police bail.
Azmin Ali, the politician I know

Azmin Ali, the politician I know

COMMENT | 'He has been a fighter in the past, and I believe he is still one now.'

Is the grass greener in Thailand?

Is the grass greener in Thailand?

COMMENT | Infrastructure-wise, the country has made good progress.

Azmin tells supporters that ‘the truth shall prevail’

Azmin tells supporters that ‘the truth shall prevail’

‘…Fear not for the truth shall prevail and we shall overcome. In God we trust.’
Deputy minister says he was quizzed by police for five hours

Deputy minister says he was quizzed by police for five hours

Shamsul was called in to assist investigations into the Haziq-Azmin sex video scandal.
Should Azmin resign if the sex video is genuine?

Should Azmin resign if the sex video is genuine?

COMMENT | We are witness to the spectacle of another anointed one in vicious gutter politics.

Yoursay: A conspiracy backed by powerful people?

Yoursay: A conspiracy backed by powerful people?

YOURSAY | ‘Haziq has a lot of backing and without a doubt, his intention is to bring down Azmin.’
Cops nab Haziq and 9 things that happened yesterday

Cops nab Haziq and 9 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.