Archive - 26 July 2019

'Tourist police' mooted for Visit Malaysia Year 2020

'Tourist police' mooted for Visit Malaysia Year 2020

Mohamaddin Ketapi will soon meet with the Home Ministry to discuss the proposal.

The 20 senators who didn't attend the Undi 18 vote

The 20 senators who didn't attend the Undi 18 vote

UPDATED 12AM | 11 were from BN, one from PAS, and one each from Harapan component parties.

Suspect pleads not guilty to torching Perlis mufti's car

Suspect pleads not guilty to torching Perlis mufti's car

Mee Tomoi was charged under Section 435 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 14 years.

Minister calls on corporations to help B40 generate income

Minister calls on corporations to help B40 generate income

Zuraida Kamaruddin says this after a textile company handed over fabric leftovers to housewives in PPR flats.

Public urged not to speculate on Perak exco's alleged rape case

Public urged not to speculate on Perak exco's alleged rape case

Perak police chief says such provocations could jeopardise the ongoing investigation.

S'wak pig farms told to beef up biosecurity to keep swine fever out

S'wak pig farms told to beef up biosecurity to keep swine fever out

Douglas Uggah Embas also warns travellers not to bring back pork products from ASF-affected countries.

Malacca denies terminating Jaim officer's contract over Wan Ji

Malacca denies terminating Jaim officer's contract over Wan Ji

CM Adly Zahari says Rahimin Badri will still serve Jaim until his contract ends on Aug 31.

After pledges of support for Anwar, Zuraida calls for end to 'political stunts'

After pledges of support for Anwar, Zuraida calls for end to 'political stunts'

PKR veep claims these 'stunts' to remain relevant are disrupting the efforts to build a new Malaysia.

Cops land behind bars after convict walks free for 'RM2.5k'

Cops land behind bars after convict walks free for 'RM2.5k'

An inspector from Bukit Aman is among those arrested after the Pakistani national was released.

Penang airport horrible, laments AirAsia boss

Penang airport horrible, laments AirAsia boss

He also says that KK International Airport's Terminal 2 is not being utilised.

RON97 price down 11 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON97 price down 11 sen, RON95 and diesel unchanged

RON95 and diesel will remain at RM2.08 per litre and RM2.18 per litre respectively.

Two directors to leave Pharmaniaga

Two directors to leave Pharmaniaga

Izzat Othman and Fahmy Ismail to leave the group on July 31.

Haniff files to intervene in CJ's bid to strike out judge's explosive affidavit

Haniff files to intervene in CJ's bid to strike out judge's explosive affidavit

Lawyer says he has a right to, as his claim of judicial interference is a key element of the suit against the CJ.

'We can't hide anything,' say Cambodians at alleged China base

'We can't hide anything,' say Cambodians at alleged China base

Cambodian defense ministry rebuts WSJ report about secret deal to place Chinese forces at Ream naval base.

Numbers game continues - Pahang PKR latest to back Anwar amid rift

Numbers game continues - Pahang PKR latest to back Anwar amid rift

Group of 10 division heads led by Pahang PKR chief Fuziah Salleh pledges allegiance to party president. 

11th Malaysia Plan midterm review - first time transparency prioritised

11th Malaysia Plan midterm review - first time transparency prioritised

This will enable the trust deficit towards the country's institutions to be addressed, says MEA deputy DG.

Anwar wants to speed up needs-based affirmative action

Anwar wants to speed up needs-based affirmative action

UPDATED 4.23PM | He says this is the position of Pakatan Harapan and the prime minister.

A sneak peek into the 12th Malaysia Plan

A sneak peek into the 12th Malaysia Plan

Focus will be on sustainable development, economic empowerment and social re-engineering, says MEA deputy DG.

Kit Siang: Wong's Seda appointment 'does not violate' manifesto

Kit Siang: Wong's Seda appointment 'does not violate' manifesto

UPDATED 3.37PM | We follow the Harapan manifesto, check the content, he tells the media.

MACC: Luxury watch probe completed, awaiting AGC feedback

MACC: Luxury watch probe completed, awaiting AGC feedback

However, Latheefa Koya declines to clarify whether minister's aide bought watch or received it as a gift.

PAS wants Indira to apologise, denies role in sheltering ex-husband

PAS wants Indira to apologise, denies role in sheltering ex-husband

Tuan Ibrahim calls it a 'malicious' accusation aimed at linking PAS to extremist activities.

'We move on, domo arigato' - Anwar declines queries on sex video

'We move on, domo arigato' - Anwar declines queries on sex video

The PKR president urges the press to focus on economic issues instead.

Singapore opposition party fears use of fake news law in election

Singapore opposition party fears use of fake news law in election

Singapore is due to hold its next national election by early 2021.

So what if Malaysia Airlines isn't Malaysian anymore?

So what if Malaysia Airlines isn't Malaysian anymore?

COMMENT | We need to be pragmatic and practical… not waste millions of ringgit of taxpayers’ money.
'No political hypocrisy in moving Finance Ministry's entities to PM's Dept'

'No political hypocrisy in moving Finance Ministry's entities to PM's Dept'

UPDATED 4.23PM | Anwar Ibrahim says this is acceptable for the transition period.

Prosecution files bid to compel Najib to apologise over Facebook posts

Prosecution files bid to compel Najib to apologise over Facebook posts

NAJIB TRIAL | Posts defending credit card spending were meant to influence public and judiciary, prosecutors say.

Cops record Lokman's statement on 'IGP lied about sex video' charge

Cops record Lokman's statement on 'IGP lied about sex video' charge

Umno man says DNA samples can be extracted from the mattress, among others.

Leaked letter shows minister's aide received luxury watch as gift

Leaked letter shows minister's aide received luxury watch as gift

This surfaces after law minister told Dewan Negara that MACC cleared the aide after he showed that he had purchased it.

Lau: There were some overtures on Azmin joining Gerakan

Lau: There were some overtures on Azmin joining Gerakan

Gerakan president says emissaries came forth even before the sex video broke.

Why were PNB, Khazanah removed from MOF, asks Gomez

Why were PNB, Khazanah removed from MOF, asks Gomez

Academic says it could be because Harapan had promised the PM would not hold the finance portfolio.

New UK PM echoes Trump, vows to make Britain great again

New UK PM echoes Trump, vows to make Britain great again

Boris Johnson promises to push through new divorce deal with EU and energise British economy. 

China national plunges to her death trying to escape vice raid

China national plunges to her death trying to escape vice raid

Police nab 30 foreign women, believed to be sex workers, and 93 customers during 'Op Noda' in Kuala Lumpur.

Kit Siang: Time for Harapan to review unfulfilled manifesto pledges

Kit Siang: Time for Harapan to review unfulfilled manifesto pledges

UPDATED 3.32PM | Review needed to regain public confidence and ensure M'sia is moving in right direction, says DAP veteran. 

Selangor river should be a protected zone

Selangor river should be a protected zone

The Selangor River is the real river of life for the millions of people who are dependent on it.                                    

MTUC's position on foreign workers is spot on

MTUC's position on foreign workers is spot on

LETTER | The foreign worker exploitation in Malaysia has gone from bad to worse - the gov't must resolve this now.

Court to decide on Yayasan Rahah, Naza Quest Auto forfeiture suit on Aug 23

Court to decide on Yayasan Rahah, Naza Quest Auto forfeiture suit on Aug 23

UPDATED 11.25AM | MACC's suit seeks to forfeit RM839,489.82 from Yayasan Rahah, RM269,662 from Naza Quest Auto.

Undi 18 brings youth empowerment to life

Undi 18 brings youth empowerment to life

COMMENT | The youth are not just the leaders of our future, but are also the leaders of today.

N Korean missile launch 'a warning to South Korean warmongers'

N Korean missile launch 'a warning to South Korean warmongers'

Pyongyang must have super-powerful weapon systems to remove security threats to our country, says Kim Jong Un.

Remaining six RTD officers to be charged today

Remaining six RTD officers to be charged today

They will be charged in the Butterworth Sessions Court for allegedly protecting lorry drivers who violated traffic laws.

Turkey and Malaysia - time for a strategic reset

Turkey and Malaysia - time for a strategic reset

COMMENT | The groundwork is there for both nations to work closely and build on each other's strengths.

10,000 Thai security forces to hunt down Pattani attack suspects

10,000 Thai security forces to hunt down Pattani attack suspects

Army division chief says 20 suspects have been identified on Tuesday's attack on Muang District security control post.

MP questions Johor MB's failure to meet toxic waste victims

MP questions Johor MB's failure to meet toxic waste victims

The residents are angry, for there's also no aid from the state gov't, adds Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim.

The problem with conversations on child marriage

The problem with conversations on child marriage

COMMENT | 14,999 child marriages were recorded between 2007 and 2017 - averaging four a day.

Mahathir calls for revival of great Islamic civilisation

Mahathir calls for revival of great Islamic civilisation

He tells the media, along with Turkish President Erdogan, that the Muslim world is in a state of turmoil today.

Mahathir's mixed media legacy

Mahathir's mixed media legacy

COMMENT | Mahathir’s contentious relationship with the media during his decades of leadership shows the rocky road journalists had to tread.

MOF's 'no money no talk' statement insults Sarawakians

MOF's 'no money no talk' statement insults Sarawakians

COMMENT |  The finance minister should be more diplomatic in his language when dealing with the Sarawak gov't.

Yoursay: None should be above the law in sex video probe

Yoursay: None should be above the law in sex video probe

YOURSAY | 'Can we trust Farhash saying the CCTV footage from the hotel was deleted?'

Yoursay: X70 may save Proton, but at whose expense?

Yoursay: X70 may save Proton, but at whose expense?

YOURSAY | 'It is the national car policy that should be debated, as it makes all cars more expensive.'

Lawyer says Najib faces bankruptcy, and 10 news from yesterday

Lawyer says Najib faces bankruptcy, and 10 news from yesterday

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