Archive - 20 July 2019

Azmin absent from PKR retreat again despite Anwar's overtures

Azmin absent from PKR retreat again despite Anwar's overtures

UPDATED 10.39PM | The deputy president does not turn up for a scheduled speech.

Johor PKR chief quit partly due to royal spat, reveals Anwar

Johor PKR chief quit partly due to royal spat, reveals Anwar

The other reason was due to an internal conflict with Johor PKR members, he says.

Bersatu aims for inaugural polls by June next year, says Mukhriz

Bersatu aims for inaugural polls by June next year, says Mukhriz

The party EGM today passes an amendment to allow for this.

Temiar released, to rebuild blockade tonight

Temiar released, to rebuild blockade tonight

The blockade had been torn down earlier today by loggers with police present.

All ministers were present so we took a photo - PM on reshuffle rumours

All ministers were present so we took a photo - PM on reshuffle rumours

UPDATED 7.52PM | A photo of the full cabinet had sparked speculation of a cabinet reshuffle.

Dr M's Science and Maths in English push meets resistance

Dr M's Science and Maths in English push meets resistance

The argument against PPSMI is that while teaching of English should be enhanced, it should not be done through science and mathematics.

Prosecute all enforcement officers that break the law

Prosecute all enforcement officers that break the law

LETTER | Charge THEM in court rather than internal ‘secret’ disciplinary actions.

Mahathir is the source of instability

Mahathir is the source of instability

LETTER | He has been entangling the succession issue for far too long.

Dr M warns Bersatu against Umno's 'dumb and dumber' ways

Dr M warns Bersatu against Umno's 'dumb and dumber' ways

Dr Mahathir says self-serving leaders will prevent those better from rising, leading to a dumbing down of party leadership and eventual rejection by people.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

LETTER | Doesn’t this Yusop fable capture Malaysia’s game of thrones?

PKR welcomes IGP saying Azmin 'not involved' in sex video

PKR welcomes IGP saying Azmin 'not involved' in sex video

We repeat our stance in rejecting gutter politics, says Anwar Ibrahim.

Works Minister won't sign statement supporting Anwar

Works Minister won't sign statement supporting Anwar

The PKR state chiefs of Kedah, Perlis, Terengganu, Kelantan, Malacca, and the Federal Territories signed a statement yesterday pledging support for Anwar.

Water disruption: Illegal workshop discharge suspected cause of pollution

Water disruption: Illegal workshop discharge suspected cause of pollution

S'gor exco: Luas found a black layer of oil at an inlet to IWK sewerage facility in Sungai Liam.

Remand extended another three days for Haziq and Farhash

Remand extended another three days for Haziq and Farhash

The remand period will start tomorrow and end on July 23.

Dewan Negara to also see motion compelling senators to declare assets

Dewan Negara to also see motion compelling senators to declare assets

PARLIAMENT | Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Liew Vui Keong is expected to table the motion in the Dewan Negara on Monday.

Minister to cops: Release Temiar villagers, stop siding with loggers

Minister to cops: Release Temiar villagers, stop siding with loggers

Orang Asli men arrested after the loggers, with police assistance, removed a blockade set up at Temiars' customary land.

Govt's reforms lead to M'sia’s sovereign credit ratings reaffirmation

Govt's reforms lead to M'sia’s sovereign credit ratings reaffirmation

MP SPEAKS | Sceptics had expected downgrade due to legacy issues that loaded us with high debt and failed governance.

Suspected Japanese arsonist is ex-convict who believed studio stole his novel

Suspected Japanese arsonist is ex-convict who believed studio stole his novel

The attack targeting the well-known animation studio, Kyoto Animation, kills 33 people, and leaves 10 in critical condition,

Umno-PAS alliance to have a new name

Umno-PAS alliance to have a new name

Tuan Ibrahim: A special ceremony will be held after the alliance's charter is ready.

Spotlight on post-Undi 18 as survey finds younger voters unhappy with Harapan

Spotlight on post-Undi 18 as survey finds younger voters unhappy with Harapan

Despite the unhappiness towards Harapan, more young voters think the country is moving in the right direction.

Endorsement of Mahathir's call to Harapan parties to stop infighting

Endorsement of Mahathir's call to Harapan parties to stop infighting

MP SPEAKS | If not, Pakatan Harapan risks losing power in next general election.

Don't drag others into political fight - IGP

Don't drag others into political fight - IGP

Abdul Hamid says sex video consuming huge amount of cops' time and resources.

Three Temiar Orang Asli arrested after clash with loggers

Three Temiar Orang Asli arrested after clash with loggers

UPDATED 3.30PM | COAC: Villagers report that loggers, with assistance from police, have taken down Temiar's blockade.

'Putrajaya's repeated amnesty only encourages foreigners to come illegally' - Cenbet

'Putrajaya's repeated amnesty only encourages foreigners to come illegally' - Cenbet

The government is embarking on another amnesty programme which will begin on Aug 1 until Dec 31.

César Pelli, Argentine architect of the Petronas Towers, dies aged 92

César Pelli, Argentine architect of the Petronas Towers, dies aged 92

Pelli’s famous works include the World Financial Centre in New York, and renovation of New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

PKR veteran advises Azmin to respect Anwar

PKR veteran advises Azmin to respect Anwar

Kuala Kangsar PKR women's chief Jaliah attends rally in support of detained Farhash Wafa.

MCA secretary-general Chew Mei Fun resigns

MCA secretary-general Chew Mei Fun resigns

Chew is resigning to pursue her doctorate at Peking University in China.

Dr M's approval rating rebounds with Malays and Chinese, Indian support falters

Dr M's approval rating rebounds with Malays and Chinese, Indian support falters

Pakatan Harapan's approval rating has been on a downtrend since the May 2018 general election.

Most of 34 victims in Kyoto Animation arson attack in 20s and 30s: NHK

Most of 34 victims in Kyoto Animation arson attack in 20s and 30s: NHK

Police confirm identity of the suspect as Shinji Aoba, who is being treated for heavy burns.

Iran says it seized British tanker, denies US brought down drone

Iran says it seized British tanker, denies US brought down drone

Britain urgently seeking information on oil tanker, which suddenly changed course and could not be contacted.

Water supply in midst of restoration, pollution source identified in Batang Kali

Water supply in midst of restoration, pollution source identified in Batang Kali

Syabas says treatment plants resumed full operations, but restoration will take time.

Najwan denies being a conspirator in sex video scandal

Najwan denies being a conspirator in sex video scandal

Former Azmin ally says the sex scandal shouldn't be linked to PKR party elections.

Four teen girls arrested for 'stepping on the Quran' incident

Four teen girls arrested for 'stepping on the Quran' incident

The four girls from Kelantan would be in remand until Sunday for allegedly insulting Islam.

What to expect from PKR's leadership retreat this weekend

What to expect from PKR's leadership retreat this weekend

What are the party leaders up to? Will the retreat lead to unity?

DAP rep: Azmin should realise he doesn't stand chance of becoming PM

DAP rep: Azmin should realise he doesn't stand chance of becoming PM

'The majority faction in PKR, as well as Amanah and DAP, backs Anwar as next prime minister.'

Yoursay: So Zakir Naik has franchised his 'talks' to his students

Yoursay: So Zakir Naik has franchised his 'talks' to his students

YOURSAY | 'Not only did we allow the preacher to stay, we are now allowing him to start a franchise.'

After claiming assault, Wan Ji being probed for defamation

After claiming assault, Wan Ji being probed for defamation

UPDATED 3.45PM | Police confirm that prison authorities have lodged a report against the preacher.

AG meets Beng Hock's family

AG meets Beng Hock's family

Family told that reclassification of the case was an administrative matter.

Dr M hopes cooler heads prevail and 10 other news items you may have missed yesterday

Dr M hopes cooler heads prevail and 10 other news items you may have missed yesterday

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

Anwar Ibrahim’s days are numbered

Anwar Ibrahim’s days are numbered

COMMENT | 'The war of words between the PKR president and his deputy has been a long time coming.' 

Off-budget debts: MRT, Pan Borneo, LRT, and PTPTN top list

Off-budget debts: MRT, Pan Borneo, LRT, and PTPTN top list

Firm owned by Finance Ministry funded MRT and S'wak leg of Pan Borneo Highway, but needs help repaying sukuk bonds. 

Install CCTVs in prisons, says former inmate after assault allegations

Install CCTVs in prisons, says former inmate after assault allegations

Based on his own experience, lawyer Arun Kasi says he is not surprised when Wan Ji claimed he was beaten up.