Archive - 20 June 2019

Pasir Gudang possibly hit by toxic gas again with 15 victims

Pasir Gudang possibly hit by toxic gas again with 15 victims

Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation, says Dzulkefly Ahmad. 

Select committee postpones meeting to July 4 as Latheefa ‘unavailable’

Select committee postpones meeting to July 4 as Latheefa ‘unavailable’

Parliamentary Select Committee on Major Appointments was supposed to grill the new MACC chief today.
Azmin: I thought we believed in freedom of speech?

Azmin: I thought we believed in freedom of speech?

PKR deputy president alleges double standards, after party's disciplinary board warns members not to make 'baseless' accusations against PKR leadership.

Sungai Berua Orang Asli settlement almost deserted

Sungai Berua Orang Asli settlement almost deserted

Teachers go to the few houses still occupied to coax children to attend school.
Minister: Initial pneumonia result doesn't contradict measles findings

Minister: Initial pneumonia result doesn't contradict measles findings

Findings from first postmortem on Orang Asli villagers still stands, given the condition is a complication of measles, says Dzulkefly Ahmad. 

Anwar's aide: It looks like Azmin

Anwar's aide: It looks like Azmin

Farhash Wafa says he is unsure whether videos are real, but believes minister resembles man in series of sex videos.  

I agree with Mahathir, no need to switch DPM - Anwar

I agree with Mahathir, no need to switch DPM - Anwar

PKR president says he concurred with PM in a meeting today that focus should be on country's development.  

Wan Azizah: No need for Harapan, PKR will resolve sex video scandal

Wan Azizah: No need for Harapan, PKR will resolve sex video scandal

Unnecessary for Harapan presidential council to discuss scandal implicating PKR deputy president Azmin Ali, says Harapan president. 

In Hong Kong, science of crowd counting comes into focus

In Hong Kong, science of crowd counting comes into focus

Debate over crowd size at protests reflects growing split in opinion among protest organisers, police and researchers.

Maszlee: Teo didn't interfere in Islamic Education syllabus

Maszlee: Teo didn't interfere in Islamic Education syllabus

Minister claims his deputy was only sharing survey information from the ministry webpage. 

I fled to Bangkok in fear of Najib, claims ex-SRC director

I fled to Bangkok in fear of Najib, claims ex-SRC director

NAJIB TRIAL | Suboh Md Yasin tells the court what prompted him to leave M'sia with his wife in 2015.

Muhyiddin says won’t comment on SRC as matter in court

Muhyiddin says won’t comment on SRC as matter in court

UPDATED 1.07AM | Court testimony reveals he chaired a cabinet meeting which approved SRC memoranda.

Task force to begin with Amri, given 6 months

Task force to begin with Amri, given 6 months

UPDATED 7.57PM | Members of task force looking into the disappearances will be revealed soon, says home minister.

SRC approved RM250 million grant for 'CSR' programmes

SRC approved RM250 million grant for 'CSR' programmes

SRC Int'l never heard from partner on how the money was spent. 

'Shame' is becoming a lost trait in Malaysia

'Shame' is becoming a lost trait in Malaysia

LETTER | Here is a country that is suffering from a serious deficit of good and sound morals.

Cop facing attempted murder probe after shooting man running red light

Cop facing attempted murder probe after shooting man running red light

Bukit Gelugor MP calls for a probe to determine if operating procedures were followed.

Haziq: Why would I want to throw away my career?

Haziq: Why would I want to throw away my career?

UPDATED 5.30PM | He reportedly denies being linked to a PKR faction seeking to undermine Azmin, or being paid substantial sums for his video confession.

Dr M says Russia being made a scapegoat for downing of MH17

Dr M says Russia being made a scapegoat for downing of MH17

He says there is no proof that Russia is responsible.

Azmin wanted Haziq axed for backing BN candidate in last GE

Azmin wanted Haziq axed for backing BN candidate in last GE

UPDATED 5.26PM | PKR deputy president is also clueless how his accuser managed to evade the chopping block.

Malaysia hopes flight MH17 probe will reveal the real truth

Malaysia hopes flight MH17 probe will reveal the real truth

Ministry wants conclusions based on evidence and not politically motivated after four men charged in the Netherlands.

PAS Youth committee apologises for inviting Zakir Naik's disciple

PAS Youth committee apologises for inviting Zakir Naik's disciple

Newly elected PAS Youth chief claims to be in the dark over issues between Zamri Vinoth and Perlis members.

Fall armyworm invades crops across Asia

Fall armyworm invades crops across Asia

The infestation can affect food security and hits smallholders are worst hit.

Court upholds couple's 20-year jail term for maid's death

Court upholds couple's 20-year jail term for maid's death

The couple was sentenced to death initially, but the Federal court amended the murder charge to culpable homicide.

Haziq sacked as deputy minister's aide

Haziq sacked as deputy minister's aide

UPDATED 5.00PM | Primary Industries Ministry says this was effective Tuesday.  

Iran shoots down US military drone

Iran shoots down US military drone

The incident followed an earlier attempt to shoot down a US military drone last week.

Remarks about Jews is free speech, Dr M tells 'double standard' Europeans

Remarks about Jews is free speech, Dr M tells 'double standard' Europeans

The PM is unperturbed by the brickbats over his remarks during a talk at Cambridge Union.

Dress code or sexual harassment code? Open letter to MPPUUM

Dress code or sexual harassment code? Open letter to MPPUUM

LETTER | Sexual harassment is a complex issue stemming from a false sense of entitlement.

Strife in Harapan is Allah’s way of helping PAS - spiritual leader

Strife in Harapan is Allah’s way of helping PAS - spiritual leader

PAS MUKTAMAR | Hashim says ruling coalition's current scandals are self-inflicted and not caused by opposition.
MH17 tragedy family members welcome news of suspects identified

MH17 tragedy family members welcome news of suspects identified

'We never stopped praying that justice will be on the side of the victims.'

PM rules out need for Azmin to go on leave pending probe

PM rules out need for Azmin to go on leave pending probe

UPDATED 4.27PM | Mahathir also claims Azmin's situation is different from BN leaders who were investigated for other wrongdoings in the past.

Khairil Nizam wins PAS Youth chief post uncontested

Khairil Nizam wins PAS Youth chief post uncontested

PAS MUKTAMAR | This year's election saw no contest for the wing's three top posts, while 16 candidates ran for 12 committee member positions.

MIDF: Malaysia's economic direction clearer now

MIDF: Malaysia's economic direction clearer now

Current focus on free market, quality investment and high productivity expected to boost growth.

Banks shouldn't help people buy houses they can't afford

Banks shouldn't help people buy houses they can't afford

LETTER | This will only lead to a mortgage crisis.

Witness: Nik Faisal involved in cabinet memo

Witness: Nik Faisal involved in cabinet memo

NAJIB TRIAL | He also provided the material for a cabinet paper.

Hadi: I'll resign and dissolve party if I've immoral followers

Hadi: I'll resign and dissolve party if I've immoral followers

PAS MUKTAMAR | Although he does not mention names, the remarks come amid a sex scandal in PKR.

PKR leader decries 'plot' to frame Anwar for 'plot' against Azmin

PKR leader decries 'plot' to frame Anwar for 'plot' against Azmin

Hidden hands behind this scheme have ensured Anwar appears like the mastermind, says Jason Ong.

Strong quake hits Indonesia, no reports of damage

Strong quake hits Indonesia, no reports of damage

There is no risk of a tsunami.

Rosmah withdraws appeal, solar project graft trial goes to High Court

Rosmah withdraws appeal, solar project graft trial goes to High Court

This is after the High Court allowed the prosecution to jointly try Rosmah and Rizal Mansor over the case.
Time for Malaysia Airlines board to step down

Time for Malaysia Airlines board to step down

LETTER | They must step aside to allow a new team to take over.

Platonic politics, not porno-politics please

Platonic politics, not porno-politics please

COMMENT | Lewd democracy, porno-politics is uniquely Malaysian.

Convince non-Muslims their rights will be protected, delegate urges

Convince non-Muslims their rights will be protected, delegate urges

PAS MUKTAMAR | The protection of their rights is a religious duty for all Muslims, Youth delegate Ahmad Ubaidillah says.
Ex-director: Nik Faisal, with Najib's consent, called the shots in SRC

Ex-director: Nik Faisal, with Najib's consent, called the shots in SRC

UPDATED 4.58PM | NAJIB TRIAL | Suboh Mohd Yasin fled the country in 2015 but returned in June last year.

PKR leaders need to dismount from the tiger

PKR leaders need to dismount from the tiger

COMMENT | Possible for external forces creating discord to harm Anwar and Azmin's chances of becoming Prime Minister.

PAS must take the lead in its alliances, urges delegate

PAS must take the lead in its alliances, urges delegate

PAS MUKTAMAR | Khalil Abdul Hadi says religion must be the basis for cooperation with Umno, and PAS taking the lead will ensure Islam and the Constitution are upheld.

Is CEO remuneration important when they have failed?

Is CEO remuneration important when they have failed?

LETTER | If I were them, I would be ashamed to even accept a paycheque.

Author denies Anwar extortion claim, says he was selling manuscript's copyright

Author denies Anwar extortion claim, says he was selling manuscript's copyright

‘If Anwar is not interested, don’t buy the book… what’s the problem?’ author Yahaya Ismail says.
Perlis PAS Youth hurt by presence of Zakir Naik student

Perlis PAS Youth hurt by presence of Zakir Naik student

PAS MUKTAMAR | Zamri Vinoth had repeatedly slandered the party in the past, says delegate Azreen.
PKR Youth vice-chief's statement on Haziq 'his personal view', says secretary

PKR Youth vice-chief's statement on Haziq 'his personal view', says secretary

'PKR Youth refutes the statement as being officially from us. It is Nazree Yunos' personal view.'

We’ll face challenges to our economy with internal resiliency

We’ll face challenges to our economy with internal resiliency

MP SPEAKS | Our well-diversified economy and continued foreign interest in investments will weather the storms.

No access to running water for several villages in Kelantan

No access to running water for several villages in Kelantan

Amount of treated water available not sufficient to service all households in interior areas.

Langewiesche's MH370 crash theory is shallow, says cop

Langewiesche's MH370 crash theory is shallow, says cop

The investigations, which involved foreign experts, were transparent, says Mohd Khalil, who was one of the investigators.

Explainer: What is at stake in Istanbul's election re-run?

Explainer: What is at stake in Istanbul's election re-run?

The rerun of the election for Istanbul mayor has ramifications far beyond city hall.
Saudi crown prince linked to Khashoggi murder in UN report

Saudi crown prince linked to Khashoggi murder in UN report

UPDATED 2.40PM | The report publishes excerpts of what it calls conversations inside the Saudi consulate in Turkey.
'Appoint Orang Asli youth as medical assistants again'

'Appoint Orang Asli youth as medical assistants again'

They can convey health information using the language of their tribes, says Malaysian Orang Asli Youth Council.

Day 29: Bangkok to Abu Dhabi - SRC key witness on all-paid getaway trip

Day 29: Bangkok to Abu Dhabi - SRC key witness on all-paid getaway trip

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

Anwar leaves it to the police to investigate 'blackmail' threat

Anwar leaves it to the police to investigate 'blackmail' threat

The person who wrote the book was hired… action must be taken, says the PKR chief.

Yoursay: Loke caught between devil and deep blue sea with MH370

Yoursay: Loke caught between devil and deep blue sea with MH370

YOURSAY | ‘It is up to the Harapan to reveal the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.’
Prove authenticity of sex video first

Prove authenticity of sex video first

LETTER | Why are various parties trying to create diversions ever since the video surfaced?

Yoursay: Dr M, in his twilight years, should restore judicial independence

Yoursay: Dr M, in his twilight years, should restore judicial independence

YOURSAY | ‘Redeem yourself from your past actions. Be remembered for that.’
Time for Asean to recognise Rohingya as an ethnic group

Time for Asean to recognise Rohingya as an ethnic group

LETTER | Leaders must not agree to the repatriation plan as long as the genocide continues.

Guan Eng's selective use of statistics

Guan Eng's selective use of statistics

COMMENT | His statement actually masks a sharp drop in approvals for domestic investments.

Johari Abdul reveals extortion bid for Anwar book, and 7 things that happened yesterday

Johari Abdul reveals extortion bid for Anwar book, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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