Archive - 23 June 2019

DOE to check illegal dumpsite after schools hit by possible toxic gas again

DOE to check illegal dumpsite after schools hit by possible toxic gas again

Department expresses concern that 'something' may have been dumped in Sungai Kim Kim.  

Working with 'infidels' will make you one too - Dr M jabs PAS

Working with 'infidels' will make you one too - Dr M jabs PAS

PM says PAS must declare Umno as an Islamic party before forging political cooperation.  

Umno leader willing to take lie detector test over sex video

Umno leader willing to take lie detector test over sex video

Lokman Adam says this is to prove that he was not involved in making the sex video implicating Azmin.  

Don't be selective, Hisham says after 7-hour grilling by MACC

Don't be selective, Hisham says after 7-hour grilling by MACC

Former defence minister says this after giving his statement on the land swap deals. 

Weighing in on sex video, Kadir gives examples of ministers who resigned

Weighing in on sex video, Kadir gives examples of ministers who resigned

He says the sex video is a test on Harapan's pledge to be open, transparent and accountable. 
Mat Hasan: How to return '1MDB money' when Umno's accounts frozen?

Mat Hasan: How to return '1MDB money' when Umno's accounts frozen?

Acting Umno president describes Johor Bahru MP Akmal Nasir's call as 'baseless'.

I've no doubt power transition will take place, says Anwar

I've no doubt power transition will take place, says Anwar

UPDATED 9.05PM | PKR chief stresses 'it's a done deal' and that Mahathir has been 'genuine and frank'.

Anwar: Nobody takes 'Azmin a better PM' author seriously

Anwar: Nobody takes 'Azmin a better PM' author seriously

PKR chief says Yahaya Ismail is a mercenary writer whose books never made it to the mainstream.

PKR points to Harapan document after Rais claims no handover agreement

PKR points to Harapan document after Rais claims no handover agreement

The pre-election document touches on Mahathir as Harapan's prime ministerial candidate and Anwar as his successor.

PAS leader reported to cops over 'end vernacular schools' comment

PAS leader reported to cops over 'end vernacular schools' comment

DAP lawmaker Terence Naidu says that Salamiah Md Nor's statement falls afoul of Article 152.

No proposal to conduct electoral redelineation - Khalid Samad

No proposal to conduct electoral redelineation - Khalid Samad

Minister says the matter would not occur as DAP is not the only party in the Harapan gov't.
Hadi: Only 'isolated voices' in PAS concerned about Umno cooperation

Hadi: Only 'isolated voices' in PAS concerned about Umno cooperation

PAS MUKTAMAR | He clarifies that PAS will only informally cooperate with Umno for the time being.

New party to replace Umno? Zahid leaves it to Mat Hasan

New party to replace Umno? Zahid leaves it to Mat Hasan

'Ask the person who is carrying out the duties of the president.'

Amid disbandment speculation, Harapan to lodge ROS complaint against Umno

Amid disbandment speculation, Harapan to lodge ROS complaint against Umno

UPDATED 6PM | Syed Saddiq says stern action should be taken against Umno for receiving RM212m in 1MDB-linked funds.

Orang Asli have the right to their beliefs

Orang Asli have the right to their beliefs

LETTER | Any attempt to lure the community into religious conversions should be condemned.

DAP Youth chief calls Zahid's 'bluff' on alleged seat plot

DAP Youth chief calls Zahid's 'bluff' on alleged seat plot

This comes after the Umno chief's claim on the plot to amend the constitution to benefit DAP.

India rejects US report on attacks on minority Muslims

India rejects US report on attacks on minority Muslims

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar maintains that 'India is proud of its secular credentials.'

PKR info chief slams fixation with handover timetable

PKR info chief slams fixation with handover timetable

Extremist politics - not leadership transition - is the threat to peace and prosperity, says Shamsul Iskandar.

PAS doesn't see Harapan lasting long due to internal conflict

PAS doesn't see Harapan lasting long due to internal conflict

PAS MUKTAMAR | Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man tells the party machinery to prepare for snap polls.

Trump delays mass deportation raids, seeks deal with Democrats

Trump delays mass deportation raids, seeks deal with Democrats

The round-up targets families in up to10 US cities.
Thai PM lays out vision for Asean at summit

Thai PM lays out vision for Asean at summit

Gen Prayuth Chan o-cha tells member countries to strengthen partnership to meet challenges.
Johari to hand over everything on 'extortion' bid to cops tomorrow

Johari to hand over everything on 'extortion' bid to cops tomorrow

Let them investigate the manuscript of the book on Anwar, says Sungai Petani MP.

Azmin's lawyer thumbs nose at Haziq's 'attention-seeking taunts'

Azmin's lawyer thumbs nose at Haziq's 'attention-seeking taunts'

N Surendran brushes off the challenge, saying 'we act according to our timetable'.

Compulsory for PAS to bring down Harapan, says ulama chief

Compulsory for PAS to bring down Harapan, says ulama chief

PAS MUKTAMAR | Nik Zawawi Salleh tells PAS members that there is no dispute over this goal.

Return 1MDB funds to show you've moved past Najib, Mat Hasan told

Return 1MDB funds to show you've moved past Najib, Mat Hasan told

PKR Youth chief says this is a 'golden opportunity' for the acting Umno president to step out of Najib's shadow.

Bodies of Bateq tribespeople buried in Kuala Koh Muslim cemetery

Bodies of Bateq tribespeople buried in Kuala Koh Muslim cemetery

Maik officer says the Muslim burials were carried out with the permission of the victims' families.

Probe necessary into higher cement prices in Sarawak - Lim

Probe necessary into higher cement prices in Sarawak - Lim

The finance minister says this is to find out whether monopoly practice is the cause.

Be careful of Malaysiakini's headlines, cautions PAS veep

Be careful of Malaysiakini's headlines, cautions PAS veep

PAS MUKTAMAR | Nik Amar claims certain media outlets are out to sow discord among party leaders.

PAS Youth chief: Make Mandarin, Tamil compulsory in primary schools

PAS Youth chief: Make Mandarin, Tamil compulsory in primary schools

PAS MUKTAMAR | This is one way to boost national unity, according to Khairil Nizam Khirudin.

Don't trick Orang Asli into converting, says Jakoa DG

Don't trick Orang Asli into converting, says Jakoa DG

Juli Edo unhappy that conversion to Islam has become a state agenda for Kelantan.

Hisham arrives at MACC to give statement on land swap deals

Hisham arrives at MACC to give statement on land swap deals

The former defence minister says he has nothing to hide and will cooperate.

S'gor ruler reminds pilgrims not to criticise Tabung Haji online

S'gor ruler reminds pilgrims not to criticise Tabung Haji online

Sultan Sharafuddin says doing so would not resolve any problems they are facing.

K'tan aims for one million people participants in dikir barat show

K'tan aims for one million people participants in dikir barat show

State tourism office is aiming to create a record with the event planned for October.

PAS leader urges party to learn from success of vernacular schools

PAS leader urges party to learn from success of vernacular schools

UPDATED 12.56PM | PAS MUKTAMAR | 'Upgrade to reach the highest standards so others will respect us,' says Dr Halimah Ali.

North Korea's Kim putting serious thought into Trump's letter

North Korea's Kim putting serious thought into Trump's letter

Leader says the letter has 'excellent content', according to state-run agency.

Hadi's son tops PAS central committee vote

Hadi's son tops PAS central committee vote

UPDATED 12PM | PAS MUKTAMAR | Khalil Abdul Hadi garners the most votes among the 18 elected to the committee.

We'll survive one way or another, says Johor Umno boss

We'll survive one way or another, says Johor Umno boss

Hasni Mohammad says the gov't cannot silence the spirit of the party among its members.

Kushner unveils economic part of Middle East peace plan

Kushner unveils economic part of Middle East peace plan

But the US$50b plan draws immediate flak from Palestinians who dismiss it as 'abstract promises'.
Sue me if you dare, Haziq taunts Azmin from Langkawi getaway

Sue me if you dare, Haziq taunts Azmin from Langkawi getaway

Let's have the evidence and details out in the open, says former political aide.

The fuss over scoring straight As

The fuss over scoring straight As

LETTER | Don’t let exam grades become the only metric of success.

Haziq yet to respond to PKR show-cause letter

Haziq yet to respond to PKR show-cause letter

The issue is expected to be discussed by party leaders at meeting today.

Of myopic and dumb politicians

Of myopic and dumb politicians

LETTER | How come learning another language can lead to disunity?
Trump says new sanctions on Iran to start Monday, tones down rhetoric

Trump says new sanctions on Iran to start Monday, tones down rhetoric

The US president says he's open to reaching a deal with Tehran.
Salahuddin gets letter from Johor palace over Raya garments

Salahuddin gets letter from Johor palace over Raya garments

The letter was received on June 20 and contained a copy of the state's dress code.

UK PM favourite Johnson wants Brexit in October - with or without deal

UK PM favourite Johnson wants Brexit in October - with or without deal

He has cast himself as the only candidate who will pull the UK out of the European Union by Oct 31.
Let's tax online businesses, Dr M tells Asean

Let's tax online businesses, Dr M tells Asean

This way, member countries can receive part of the profit tax, says PM.
Draft code of conduct to tackle South China Sea dispute, Asean urged

Draft code of conduct to tackle South China Sea dispute, Asean urged

Don't discuss the issue separately, says Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Yoursay: M'sia applying double standard with Zakir Naik

Yoursay: M'sia applying double standard with Zakir Naik

YOURSAY | 'Send the preacher home and allow him to clear his name in India.'

Zahid claims DAP seat plot, and 5 things that happened yesterday

Zahid claims DAP seat plot, and 5 things that happened yesterday

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