Archive - 17 June 2019

Anwar: Allegations linking me to sex videos make no sense

Anwar: Allegations linking me to sex videos make no sense

PKR chief stresses there is no reason for him or his supporters to be involved in such actions.

Disabled rights activist rejoices after 'war’ with ministry ends

Disabled rights activist rejoices after 'war’ with ministry ends

This comes after the meeting with minister Wan Azizah and her deputy Hannah Yeoh.

Mahathir calls for high-tech investments from UK

Mahathir calls for high-tech investments from UK

 This is in line with the country’s goals of providing high income for its people, says PM.

Did SRC's board take 'government' to mean 'PM'?

Did SRC's board take 'government' to mean 'PM'?

NAJIB TRIAL | Former SRC chair clashes with defence counsel when grilled over his witness statement.
Measles outbreak plausible explanation, Bateq tribe should not be blamed

Measles outbreak plausible explanation, Bateq tribe should not be blamed

Dr Steven Chow dismisses the idea that the villagers were not keen to be vaccinated.
China is harvesting organs from Falun Gong members, finds expert panel

China is harvesting organs from Falun Gong members, finds expert panel

 It said it heard clear evidence forced harvesting had taken place over at least 20 years.

Gov't not tabling bill to abolish mandatory death penalty on drug cases yet

Gov't not tabling bill to abolish mandatory death penalty on drug cases yet

Minister Liew Vui Keong says the gov't is waiting on the outcome of an ongoing Federal Court case. 

King grants audience to Azmin at Istana Negara

King grants audience to Azmin at Istana Negara

 The minister pledges to adhere to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's advice and guidance.

Canada clarifies stance on plastic waste from M'sia

Canada clarifies stance on plastic waste from M'sia

The earlier statement from ECCC spokesperson Gabrielle Lamontagne only referred to a specific vessel en route to Canada.

Penang planning to seek funds from Putrajaya for LRT

Penang planning to seek funds from Putrajaya for LRT

CM says state will submit application once the transport master plan is approved by federal government.

Doctors want to fix our healthcare system - here's their prescription

Doctors want to fix our healthcare system - here's their prescription

They will spend the next 100 days compiling public support and recommendations for the Health Ministry.
No agenda behind Haziq's appointment as aide, clarifies deputy minister

No agenda behind Haziq's appointment as aide, clarifies deputy minister

UPDATED 7.40PM | Shamsul Iskandar says this following claims that he had an ulterior motive for doing so.
Federal Court to hear Najib's appeal to disqualify Sri Ram on Aug 7

Federal Court to hear Najib's appeal to disqualify Sri Ram on Aug 7

After failing in the High Court and Court of Appeal, former premier makes third attempt in bid to oust lead prosecutor. 

Dogged by sex scandal, Azmin confident truth shall prevail

Dogged by sex scandal, Azmin confident truth shall prevail

The embattled minister believes Harapan will emerge stronger from this crisis to deliver its promises.

Ex-IGP: Wang Kelian, a safe haven for Thai human traffickers

Ex-IGP: Wang Kelian, a safe haven for Thai human traffickers

WANG KELIAN RCI | Khalid Abu Bakar says probes did not show any parties from Malaysia involved.

Huawei CEO says underestimated impact of US ban, sees revenue dip

Huawei CEO says underestimated impact of US ban, sees revenue dip

The downbeat assessment comes after weeks of defiant comments from company executives who maintained Huawei was technologically self-sufficient.

Police: Haziq not flight risk, 21 quizzed over sex videos

Police: Haziq not flight risk, 21 quizzed over sex videos

DIGP also rules out need to hire foreign experts to determine if the alleged clips are authentic.

Tenth Orang Asli villager warded at Hulu T'ganu Hospital

Tenth Orang Asli villager warded at Hulu T'ganu Hospital

State health director says the man had visited Kampung Kuala Koh recently.

Guan Eng: Goh Gaik Kim says she's not Jho Low's aunt

Guan Eng: Goh Gaik Kim says she's not Jho Low's aunt

UPDATED 7.45PM | Jho Low also denies having any family relationships with Goh.

Speaker bars MPs from raising sex videos, Zaid calls it 'strange ruling'

Speaker bars MPs from raising sex videos, Zaid calls it 'strange ruling'

Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof says talking about the issue can affect police investigations.

Brace for tough times ahead, economist warns M'sians

Brace for tough times ahead, economist warns M'sians

Jomo Kwame Sundaram says the economy is facing real problems.
June 25 deadline for Rewcastle Brown to reply affidavits

June 25 deadline for Rewcastle Brown to reply affidavits

Sultanah Nur Zahirah had applied for her suit against Rewcastle Brown and two others to be decided by summary judgement.

Johnson gets boost in race for 10 Downing Street

Johnson gets boost in race for 10 Downing Street

Former minister gets support from ex-rival to replace May as PM.

'Sex videos do not appear to be altered' - Aussie news report quotes experts

'Sex videos do not appear to be altered' - Aussie news report quotes experts

'None could confirm Azmin is the man in the video, they only concluded the video appears to not have been digitally altered'.
No need for Wan Azizah to step down - PKR Youth leader

No need for Wan Azizah to step down - PKR Youth leader

Chua says there is no mention of DPM giving way to Anwar in Harapan's transition plan agreement.

Malaysia, China, and why it's so important that we understand each other

Malaysia, China, and why it's so important that we understand each other

COMMENT | There is an urgent need to deepen Malaysia’s understanding of contemporary China and China’s understanding of Southeast Asia

The Malaysian medical education crisis and some ideas on how to fix it

The Malaysian medical education crisis and some ideas on how to fix it

UM medical faculty dean Dr Adeeba called for an official cap on the number of medical students, less medical schools and a review of the whole system. 

DAP rep lauds immigration clampdown on unlicensed foreign traders

DAP rep lauds immigration clampdown on unlicensed foreign traders

Bagan Dalam rep Satees Muniandy says move is to be "commended, not condemned."

Business operators lodge report against MBPJ officers over alleged bribery

Business operators lodge report against MBPJ officers over alleged bribery

UPDATED 2.41PM | They claim the officers solicited the bribe as an inducement not to issue summonses against them.

Bateq toddler died of measles

Bateq toddler died of measles

UPDATED 4.12PM | Health Ministry has identified measles as the disease ravaging the Orang Asli community.

Anwar's aide did not meet Haziq at KLIA, claims source

Anwar's aide did not meet Haziq at KLIA, claims source

'Raja Petra's statement is false and heavy with evil intent,' source says of the blogger's claim.

Aug 20 fixed for court decision on fatwa declaring SIS 'deviant'

Aug 20 fixed for court decision on fatwa declaring SIS 'deviant'

After five-year wait, the NGO gets its day in court to hear outcome of its challenge against the edict.
Report: Jho Low's aunt is the company secretary of TRX City Sdn Bhd

Report: Jho Low's aunt is the company secretary of TRX City Sdn Bhd

UPDATED 7.50PM | Report claims Goh Gaik Kim has been holding the position since end-March 2011. 

PKR must probe sex clips since accuser, accused are members – Johor chief

PKR must probe sex clips since accuser, accused are members – Johor chief

'If the deputy president is denied justice in his own party, what more the ordinary members?'

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong freed from jail, will join protest

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong freed from jail, will join protest

Wong was one of the leaders of the 2014 'Umbrella' pro-democracy protests.

Husam subpoenas K'tan MB, exco in Air Kelantan lawsuit

Husam subpoenas K'tan MB, exco in Air Kelantan lawsuit

Ahmad Yakob has asked his lawyer to dismiss the bid, says he is busy at the state assembly. 

Azmin's sex scandal viral video - yet another fake production?

Azmin's sex scandal viral video - yet another fake production?

LETTER | With high-tech and sophisticated cameras, talents and skills around, all kinds of fakes can be created.

Three-year-old Bateq toddler dies, death toll hits 15

Three-year-old Bateq toddler dies, death toll hits 15

The postmortem will be performed today to determine the cause of death, P Waythamoorthy says.

Chinese activists seek UN probe into Tiananmen crackdown

Chinese activists seek UN probe into Tiananmen crackdown

The activists want the UN body to investigate gross violations of human rights in the military assault.
Jeram rep: Wan Azizah should step down as DPM in favour of Anwar

Jeram rep: Wan Azizah should step down as DPM in favour of Anwar

Mohd Shaid Rosli says it's only logical that she quits because 'we can't have husband and wife holding PM and DPM posts'.
With 2 weeks to rollout, dealers still in the dark about fuel subsidies

With 2 weeks to rollout, dealers still in the dark about fuel subsidies

Petrol Dealers' Association Malaysia nervous about motorists taking their anger out on them.

The continuous tragedies of the Orang Asli people

The continuous tragedies of the Orang Asli people

LETTER | Who will take up the baton of responsibility on the unending sufferings imposed on our native peoples?

Videos and weirdos: a new credo?

Videos and weirdos: a new credo?

LETTER | Give us a break from this kind of low-level lewd videos.
'Azmin preferred Pakatan Rakyat to Harapan, didn't back Dr M at first'

'Azmin preferred Pakatan Rakyat to Harapan, didn't back Dr M at first'

Bersatu's Rais Hussin tries to set Syed Saddiq straight over the economic affairs minister's track record.

Dr M engages audience with wit, humour at Cambridge talk

Dr M engages audience with wit, humour at Cambridge talk

The PM highlights history from colonial rule to current events in an off-the-cuff speech.
We should all rise above gutter politics

We should all rise above gutter politics

MP SPEAKS | All Malaysians must unite to build Malaysia into a world-class nation.

China raids hit North Korean defectors' 'Underground Railroad'

China raids hit North Korean defectors' 'Underground Railroad'

At least 30 escapees have been rounded up in a string of raids across China since mid-April.

Mahathir adds glitter to London Raya do

Mahathir adds glitter to London Raya do

The prime minister a hit with the Malaysian and foreign guests.

IGP: Balance needed between officers' welfare and public sentiment

IGP: Balance needed between officers' welfare and public sentiment

'The welfare of police officers and the needs of the public must go in tandem,' Hamid says.

Day 26: Witness concedes SRC documents from Nik Faisal may not be authentic

Day 26: Witness concedes SRC documents from Nik Faisal may not be authentic

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

Israel launches 'Trump Heights' on Golan, but construction may lag

Israel launches 'Trump Heights' on Golan, but construction may lag

It lacks funds, as well as final approval, for its precise location and name, according to a memo from the PM’s office.

Dismal picture for the future of our elephants

Dismal picture for the future of our elephants

LETTER | Crucial to plan long-term strategies for peaceful human-elephant coexistence.
Hong Kong leader says sorry as protesters insist she quits

Hong Kong leader says sorry as protesters insist she quits

Carrie Lam apologises to people over her handling of bill allowing for extradition to mainland China.

Johor Corp records RM5.62 billion revenue for 2018

Johor Corp records RM5.62 billion revenue for 2018

This is a slight hike from the RM5.56 billion it recorded a year earlier.

Yoursay: Do we have too many GPs in Malaysia?

Yoursay: Do we have too many GPs in Malaysia?

YOURSAY | ‘The health minister needs to conduct a study to find out why M’sians are so unhappy with their GPs.’

Yoursay: Should Azmin take leave until probe is completed?

Yoursay: Should Azmin take leave until probe is completed?

YOURSAY | ‘It seems easy to demand that a minister go on leave. Just post a video and make a police report.’

Is hoping for meritocracy futile?

Is hoping for meritocracy futile?

COMMENT | 'More often then not, hope is a form of delusion.'

1MDB co-conspirators jailed in Abu Dhabi, and 7 things that happened yesterday

1MDB co-conspirators jailed in Abu Dhabi, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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