Archive - 16 June 2019

Chemistry Dept denies samples taken from different river

Chemistry Dept denies samples taken from different river

Samples were taken by the Environmental Department from six locations in the settlement, it says. 
PKR will wait for police probe, Anwar says on Haziq

PKR will wait for police probe, Anwar says on Haziq

Party did not want to make a hasty decision by punishing Haziq until he was proven guilty, he adds.

Guan Eng to discuss cement price with Saifuddin

Guan Eng to discuss cement price with Saifuddin

Finance minister says he had received complaints from several developers on the issue.

No crisis brewing in PKR over sex video scandal - Saifuddin

No crisis brewing in PKR over sex video scandal - Saifuddin

'Business as usual because we have decided to leave the investigation to the authorities.'

In Penang, Azmin continues to prod PKR leadership on sex videos

In Penang, Azmin continues to prod PKR leadership on sex videos

He says evidence adduced from the public forum warrants an explanation from the leadership.

PKR sec-gen: We didn't give out data for sex videos, but...

PKR sec-gen: We didn't give out data for sex videos, but...

Saifuddin Nasution says the data of party members are available upon request and there is no secret about it.
Ministry to summon industry players amid bid to hike cement prices

Ministry to summon industry players amid bid to hike cement prices

Saifuddin Nasution says the matter was a sensitive one as it would affect the cost of housing. 
Co-conspirators linked to 1MDB sentenced to jail by Abu Dhabi court

Co-conspirators linked to 1MDB sentenced to jail by Abu Dhabi court

However, WSJ notes that the convictions are not related to the 1MDB scandal.

150 Orang Asli leave Sg Berua settlement after arrivals from Kuala Koh

150 Orang Asli leave Sg Berua settlement after arrivals from Kuala Koh

Semaq Beri chief says Bateq tribespeople fled Kuala Koh out of fear of the disease outbreak.

DPM: Gov't yet to receive formal extradition request for Zakir Naik

DPM: Gov't yet to receive formal extradition request for Zakir Naik

The preacher is wanted on money laundering charges in India.

Ummah wants to meet Agong over Adib inquest

Ummah wants to meet Agong over Adib inquest

Kamaruzaman Mohamad says a letter requesting an audience has been submitted to the palace.

Another Orang Asli admitted to Hulu T'ganu hospital

Another Orang Asli admitted to Hulu T'ganu hospital

State health director says the man had been experiencing fever and cough.

ECRL: Gov't assures owners of compensation for land acquisition

ECRL: Gov't assures owners of compensation for land acquisition

Loke says that the amount of land needed will only be determined after the alignment is finalised.

M'sians dressed in black gather in solidarity with HK protesters

M'sians dressed in black gather in solidarity with HK protesters

UPDATED 4.40PM | However, police bar them from marching towards the city centre.

Youths support Harapan due to awareness, not lack of morals, Hadi told

Youths support Harapan due to awareness, not lack of morals, Hadi told

Mujahid urges PAS not to make religious slurs against those who do not support the party.

Putrajaya willing to consider funding for PTMP if asked - Guan Eng

Putrajaya willing to consider funding for PTMP if asked - Guan Eng

He says his ministry would have to study any potential application from Penang first.

Mujahid not defending Penang Amanah chief post in party polls

Mujahid not defending Penang Amanah chief post in party polls

The minister says it's time to give others the chance to lead the party in the state.

Ex-CJ hits out at lawyers seeking postponements of court cases

Ex-CJ hits out at lawyers seeking postponements of court cases

Zaki Azmi wants judges to be more selective and disallow such practices.

Rozali Mohamud to become Seberang Perai mayor after council upgrade

Rozali Mohamud to become Seberang Perai mayor after council upgrade

Penang exco Jagdeep Singh says the swearing-in will occur after the king's consent is obtained.

Four more Bateq bodies to be brought out today, weather permitting

Four more Bateq bodies to be brought out today, weather permitting

The operation to bring out bodies also will take into account the tribe's customs.

'Who gave the contact info?' Azmin wants explanation from PKR leaders

'Who gave the contact info?' Azmin wants explanation from PKR leaders

UPDATED 1.25PM | Deputy president says those who circulated the sex videos had contact numbers of branch leaders.

Answers to the sex video conundrum found?

Answers to the sex video conundrum found?

LETTER | There is a marked shift in the attitude of authorities after Haziq's arrest.

Gov't must ensure effective enforcement to protect the environment

Gov't must ensure effective enforcement to protect the environment

LETTER | Contamination of water sources must be regarded as a threat to national security and well-being.

Anti-graft crusader sworn in as Slovakia's first female president

Anti-graft crusader sworn in as Slovakia's first female president

Zuzana Caputova says that officials who have proven incapable of curbing corruption should be sacked.

Anwar denies he and his supporters behind sex video plot

Anwar denies he and his supporters behind sex video plot

The slander against Azmin, PKR president says, cannot be met with more slander.

China says reached 'broad consensus' with UN after Xinjiang visit

China says reached 'broad consensus' with UN after Xinjiang visit

The US objected to the visit by UN counterterrorism chief to the purported 'reeducation camps'.

Now, I hold a candle for Chua Soi Lek

Now, I hold a candle for Chua Soi Lek

COMMENT | The former minister came out clean in owning up to his mistake in sexual misadventure.
A simple vision for Harapan - and the country

A simple vision for Harapan - and the country

COMMENT | The ruling coalition must get its act together and subscribe to a common stand.

Saudi Arabia seeks oil supply protection as US, Iran face off

Saudi Arabia seeks oil supply protection as US, Iran face off

Mohammed bin Salman also joins chorus blaming Tehran for the attacks on two oil tankers.

Tens of thousands dressed in black rally to demand HK leader steps down

Tens of thousands dressed in black rally to demand HK leader steps down

UPDATED 4PM | Organisers expect more than a million people to turn up for the protest.

Kit Siang fearful of sex video scandal destroying Harapan

Kit Siang fearful of sex video scandal destroying Harapan

DAP leader says this is the greatest challenge to the ruling coalition since GE14.

Wan Azizah sympathises with Azmin's family over sex video controversy

Wan Azizah sympathises with Azmin's family over sex video controversy

The deputy prime minister says she rejects 'gutter politics'.

Soldiers engaged in immorality unworthy to wear uniform - army chief

Soldiers engaged in immorality unworthy to wear uniform - army chief

Ahmad Hasbullah Mohd Nawawi reacts to a video of man having sex in an army uniform.

Brusque to bruised: Self-styled Iron Lady buckles under pressure

Brusque to bruised: Self-styled Iron Lady buckles under pressure

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam creates fresh crisis for China after suspending extradition bill.

Yoursay: Perhaps Dr M should ‘interview’ Haziq like he did Azizan

Yoursay: Perhaps Dr M should ‘interview’ Haziq like he did Azizan

YOURSAY | 'The wheel has come full cycle and the same charges are being levelled at his protégé.'

Cops release Haziq, and 5 things that happened yesterday

Cops release Haziq, and 5 things that happened yesterday

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