Archive - 14 July 2019

Wan Ji claims assaulted by prison warden during detention

Wan Ji claims assaulted by prison warden during detention

'I was wondering what I did wrong while the other wardens laughed,' says the preacher.
No sign of physical assault on Nigerian who died in custody - Immigration DG

No sign of physical assault on Nigerian who died in custody - Immigration DG

However, the department is still waiting for a medical report from HUKM to confirm his cause of death.

Pasir Gudang pollution victims lodge police report

Pasir Gudang pollution victims lodge police report

Among the victims are residents of Taman Pasir Putih, Kota Masai and Tanjung Puteri Resort.
Jeyakumar is new PSM chairperson

Jeyakumar is new PSM chairperson

Notably, Gerakan leaders attend the PSM' congress where the election is held.

Najib returns fire: Nazri hurt MCA, rejected cooperation with PAS

Najib returns fire: Nazri hurt MCA, rejected cooperation with PAS

Ex-PM says Nazri too can be BN adviser but questions his commitment to stand up against Harapan.

Death toll in Nepal rains rises to 47, dozens missing, injured

Death toll in Nepal rains rises to 47, dozens missing, injured

Many parts of the country have been pounded by incessant monsoon rains since Thursday. 

Geramm condemns Lembah Pantai Umno for 'evicting' non-Malay journos

Geramm condemns Lembah Pantai Umno for 'evicting' non-Malay journos

UPDATED 7.30PM | It says news organisations, regardless of language, should receive similar access.

Nazri: Sack us, but see what happened with Muhyiddin and Shafie

Nazri: Sack us, but see what happened with Muhyiddin and Shafie

'I do not fear. If they want to cast us out, then cast us out. I did not attack the Umno president.'

Hong Kong protesters resume chorus of opposition to extradition bill

Hong Kong protesters resume chorus of opposition to extradition bill

Demonstrators march in Sha Tin, a town between Hong Kong island and the border with China. 
'Foolish' for exco to blame graft claim on 'conspiracy' - Perak PKR chief

'Foolish' for exco to blame graft claim on 'conspiracy' - Perak PKR chief

Farhash says there is no need for excuses, and police probe will vindicate Abdul Yunus if he is indeed innocent.

Wee pretending to be stupid over tax laws, says Guan Eng

Wee pretending to be stupid over tax laws, says Guan Eng

Finance minister says MCA should know that paying taxes does not legitimise unlawful money.
M'sia seizes US$240m from Chinese state firm's bank account: paper

M'sia seizes US$240m from Chinese state firm's bank account: paper

The seizure comes nearly a year after it suspended two pipeline projects on which CPP was the lead contractor.

Heineken: Now you can, but not all of you

Heineken: Now you can, but not all of you

The brewer responds after Najib Razak poses questions on FB.

Huawei plans extensive layoffs at its US operations: WSJ

Huawei plans extensive layoffs at its US operations: WSJ

The layoffs could be in the hundreds, one person tells the Journal.

Nazri reminds Zahid that he is no longer Najib's pol sec

Nazri reminds Zahid that he is no longer Najib's pol sec

Nazri urges Umno president Zahid Hamidi not to be overly influenced by Najib.

Bangladesh's Ershad, opposition leader and former army ruler, dies at 90

Bangladesh's Ershad, opposition leader and former army ruler, dies at 90

Ershad had been on life support for 10 days in a military hospital in Dhaka, with liver and kidney functions impaired.

Nazri and KJ: Insane to expect better results with Najib at helm

Nazri and KJ: Insane to expect better results with Najib at helm

The duo concurs with each other that the decision is one that is personal and not in the party's interest.

In latest book Sultan Nazrin says M'sia must strive for inclusive development

In latest book Sultan Nazrin says M'sia must strive for inclusive development

The book, his second, charts the nation's growth over the last 150 years.

Perak exco lodges police report over graft accusation

Perak exco lodges police report over graft accusation

Abdul Yunus says he would also lodge formal complaints to PKR's disciplinary board and the Education Ministry against those who accused him of soliciting 'commissions'.
KJ to Najib: Don't use Umno as a 'shield'

KJ to Najib: Don't use Umno as a 'shield'

Charges against Najib Razak are serious while Umno members are innocent, says Khairy.

Khairy: Don't treat us as outcasts for speaking out

Khairy: Don't treat us as outcasts for speaking out

The Rembau MP says his criticism against Najib's BN advisory board appointment was done for the sake of the party.

Tourism industry expected to generate RM192 billion next year

Tourism industry expected to generate RM192 billion next year

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mohamaddin Ketapi says his ministry is confident of 30 million tourist arrivals next year.

Siblings, whose parents were out helping firemen, perish in fire

Siblings, whose parents were out helping firemen, perish in fire

Their parents were out to help prepare food for firemen battling a chemical plant fire at the Pulau Indah Industrial Park, Port Klang.

Kit Siang prods MCMC, cops on funders of Najib’s ‘cybertroopers’

Kit Siang prods MCMC, cops on funders of Najib’s ‘cybertroopers’

A resurgence of cybertroopers means that funding for their activities have been reorganised after its post-GE14 collapse, says Lim.

Nuns say it again, convent land not for sale

Nuns say it again, convent land not for sale

The Penang Education Department has approved the land being returned to the Sisters.

Rape case culprit must be dealt with seriously: Indonesia commissioner

Rape case culprit must be dealt with seriously: Indonesia commissioner

Commissioner Thaufiek Zulbahary hopes "there will be no impunity."

Malaysia as Asean's cryptocurrency hub

Malaysia as Asean's cryptocurrency hub

COMMENT | Though cryptocurrency platforms are largely in the US and Europe, 70 percent of capital flows into digital assets are from Asia.

Partial blackout hits Manhattan; utility begins restoring power

Partial blackout hits Manhattan; utility begins restoring power

Casts of some Broadway theatres perform in the street, while civilians helped to direct traffic in absence of working traffic lights.

Sabah Bersatu to set up 501 branches

Sabah Bersatu to set up 501 branches

Sabah Bersatu chief Hajiji Noor says the party will submit its application to the registrar of societies in a week's time.

Kit Siang: I've never said Dr M was corrupt

Kit Siang: I've never said Dr M was corrupt

"I would say there were instances of power abuse and all that," Lim tells NST in an interview.

UK police identify suspect behind leaked envoy memos: Report

UK police identify suspect behind leaked envoy memos: Report

Memos from Kim Darroch, Britain's ambassador to the US, prompts an angry response from the US president, causing the envoy to resign.

Perak exco denies graft allegation, and 9 news from yesterday

Perak exco denies graft allegation, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Yoursay: Chief klepto as BN adviser a blatant display of arrogance

Yoursay: Chief klepto as BN adviser a blatant display of arrogance

YOURSAY | ‘How can this appointment be seen as restoring faith?’

Beng Hock's family to meet AG next week

Beng Hock's family to meet AG next week

July 16, 2019 will be the 10th anniversary of his death.

Cops closing in on viral sex video 'mastermind'

Cops closing in on viral sex video 'mastermind'

IGP Abdul Hamid Bador says police still don't know who is the mastermind, but have found clues pointing to him.