Archive - 14 October 2019

Maria Chin can't intervene until Naza boss granted leave for contempt - lawyer

Maria Chin can't intervene until Naza boss granted leave for contempt - lawyer

Procedurally sound for applying leave to initiate contempt without Maria's attendance, adds Akberdin.

Opposition cries no money but Guan Eng says K'tan oil royalty already paid

Opposition cries no money but Guan Eng says K'tan oil royalty already paid

'So I hope there will not be untruthful statements which are not grounded in facts,' says finance minister.
Putrajaya ends contract with firm over one of country's largest data leak

Putrajaya ends contract with firm over one of country's largest data leak

Criminal probe on the matter has been handed over to the Attorney-General's Chambers.                

Indian buyers slash M'sian palm oil purchases fearing duty hike - traders

Indian buyers slash M'sian palm oil purchases fearing duty hike - traders

India is considering restricting imports of some products after M'sia criticised New Delhi for its actions in Kashmir. 
Defence to zoom in on Shahrol's text messages with Najib

Defence to zoom in on Shahrol's text messages with Najib

NAJIB TRIAL | 1MDB CEO testifies he only text the former premier on birthdays. 

Cops, RMAF member nabbed at nightclub, some tested positive for drugs

Cops, RMAF member nabbed at nightclub, some tested positive for drugs

Bukit Aman says a senior assistant registrar was also arrested in the 1am operation along Jalan Raja Chulan. 

Khairy: Investment dropped due to absence of power transition timeline

Khairy: Investment dropped due to absence of power transition timeline

PARLIAMENT | This has led to uncertainty among local and foreign investors, says Rembau MP. 

Paedophile who preyed on 23 kids in KL stabbed to death in UK prison

Paedophile who preyed on 23 kids in KL stabbed to death in UK prison

Richard Huckle was attacked in his cell at Full Sutton Prison in York, reports BBC.

Don't 'auction off' country by lowering housing cap, says Ismail Sabri

Don't 'auction off' country by lowering housing cap, says Ismail Sabri

PARLIAMENT | Bera MP uses the same criticism made by Harapan leaders against BN over the Forest City.
PM's defence of Sosma arrests hard to swallow, rues Ramasamy

PM's defence of Sosma arrests hard to swallow, rues Ramasamy

This is not Harapan, says DAP leader, who also reminds Mahathir of his criticism of Sosma in the past.
Auditor-general moots new caps to tackle off-balance sheet debt

Auditor-general moots new caps to tackle off-balance sheet debt

'Currently, we have no limit to cap the government guarantees,' says Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid..
Umno leaders vow to fight MACC’s compound notices for ‘1MDB funds’

Umno leaders vow to fight MACC’s compound notices for ‘1MDB funds’

Up to 42 MACC compound notice recipients are to lodge police reports against MACC.
National schools not treated fairly in Budget 2020 - Ismail Sabri

National schools not treated fairly in Budget 2020 - Ismail Sabri

PARLIAMENT | He questions the basis for the allocations to the different types of schools.

Thailand unveils puppies with royal pedigree

Thailand unveils puppies with royal pedigree

University veterinarians used semen from the male offspring of Khun Thong Daeng to impregnate two royal dogs. 
Satisfied with dragnet briefing, Dr M says cops had no choice but to use Sosma

Satisfied with dragnet briefing, Dr M says cops had no choice but to use Sosma

'In the absence of other laws that could be applied, they used the Sosma Act.'

Decision on RTS to be announced by Oct 31 - Anthony Loke

Decision on RTS to be announced by Oct 31 - Anthony Loke

Last May, S'pore and M'sia agreed to suspend work on the RTS project linking Johor Bahru with Singapore.

Female labour force must be mobilised - Wan Azizah

Female labour force must be mobilised - Wan Azizah

'There are many capable women in M'sia whose talents are not utilised.'

Enforcement of vaping ban still under study

Enforcement of vaping ban still under study

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says a survey found 300,000 students using E-cigarettes.

Police: hydrogen caused balloons explosion, not helium

Police: hydrogen caused balloons explosion, not helium

The explosion resulted in 16 people suffering minor injuries including nine children.

AICHR quartet breaks convention with message on haze

AICHR quartet breaks convention with message on haze

Four out of 10 AICHR reps remind member states of commitment to turn region haze-free by 2020.

Five associates of French police HQ attacker arrested

Five associates of French police HQ attacker arrested

On Oct 3, Mickael Harpon killed three officers and one civilian employee before he was shot dead.

India bars public gatherings in Ayodhya as court verdict nears

India bars public gatherings in Ayodhya as court verdict nears

The Supreme Court starts hearing final arguments on whether a Hindu temple should be built on the ruins of a mosque.

M'sian Bar: Surveillance would have revealed evidence, charge 'LTTE' suspects

M'sian Bar: Surveillance would have revealed evidence, charge 'LTTE' suspects

Do not unnecessarily detain the suspects for 28 days as provided under Sosma, says Abdul Fareed.

Minister: M'sia inspired to be global halal gelatine supplier

Minister: M'sia inspired to be global halal gelatine supplier

'This could reduce the halal gelatine import into the country by 30 pct.'

Anwar appeals for cops to be given space, not pressure in LTTE probe

Anwar appeals for cops to be given space, not pressure in LTTE probe

UPDATED 4.27PM | He disagrees with the need for the parliamentary select committee to scrutinise the arrests under Sosma.

The Philippines' police chief resigns over drug scandal accusation

The Philippines' police chief resigns over drug scandal accusation

He is accused of involvement in 'recycling' confiscated drugs, an allegation that could undermine govt’s anti-narcotics campaign.

Fake video showing Trump killing press condemned

Fake video showing Trump killing press condemned

The video shows Trump’s head superimposed on a man opening fire at faces with logos of various news organizations.

Jakim has too much money

Jakim has too much money

LETTER | This big allocation is just another confirmation that religious politics are here to stay.

Siti Aisyah withdraws full acquittal appeal in Jong-nam murder charge

Siti Aisyah withdraws full acquittal appeal in Jong-nam murder charge

This follows AG Tommy Thomas' assurance in open court that he will not take any future action against her.

Guan Eng assures no undue spendings amid economic uncertainties

Guan Eng assures no undue spendings amid economic uncertainties

'There will be no undue utilisation of our resources unless it is for strategic national interest.'

Guan Eng tells counter-terrorism boss to focus on probe, not his remarks

Guan Eng tells counter-terrorism boss to focus on probe, not his remarks

'Someone said I am interfering with investigations, I have never said that.'

Day 21: 1MDB prevented Audit Dept from photocopying its documents in 2010

Day 21: 1MDB prevented Audit Dept from photocopying its documents in 2010

1MDB LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib's 1MDB trial.
Budget 2020 neglects Kelantan, Terengganu - Ismail Sabri

Budget 2020 neglects Kelantan, Terengganu - Ismail Sabri

PARLIAMENT | The opposition leader says the PAS-led states aren't getting as much as the other states.

DAP backs PAS on White Paper, Ramasamy ropes in 1MDB and Zakir Naik

DAP backs PAS on White Paper, Ramasamy ropes in 1MDB and Zakir Naik

He says White Paper should detail why the Indian-born preacher is 'being protected' in Malaysia.

Umno veep questions DAP 'double standard' over LTTE arrests

Umno veep questions DAP 'double standard' over LTTE arrests

Khaled Nordin goes a step further and calls on police to probe DAP for possible LTTE links.

Kit Siang suggests White Paper on terror includes IUMS, implicates Hadi

Kit Siang suggests White Paper on terror includes IUMS, implicates Hadi

Hadi was a former IUMS vice-president, but did not defend his post in 2018.

Najib, Rosmah get photos of items seized by authorities last year

Najib, Rosmah get photos of items seized by authorities last year

The High Court gives them a month to go through the photos and see if they can identify all items.

Guan Eng: Segmented minimum wage to spur industries to rural areas

Guan Eng: Segmented minimum wage to spur industries to rural areas

Increase in the minimum wage to RM1,200 for employees at major cities was announced under Budget 2020.

Trade war rejuvenates 'Silicon Valley' firms in Penang

Trade war rejuvenates 'Silicon Valley' firms in Penang

US companies are looking for factories outside China to escape retaliatory tariffs, leading to Penang’s resurgence.

Singing and dancing, Haitians flock to streets in anti-government protest

Singing and dancing, Haitians flock to streets in anti-government protest

Citizens demand president Jovenel Moise to step down as anger grows over fuel and food shortages.

Former IGP clueless about difference between news and satire

Former IGP clueless about difference between news and satire

MP SPEAKS | Musa Hassan compounds his mistake in believing a satirical article to be serious by refusing to back down.


Search operation for missing Mohd Danish to focus on rubbish traps

Search operation for missing Mohd Danish to focus on rubbish traps

The nine-year-old is feared drowned after falling into a drain in Ampang last Tuesday.

Govt's readiness for 5G technology the focus in Parliament today

Govt's readiness for 5G technology the focus in Parliament today

The 5G technology and banning vape are among the issues to be discussed during the Minister's Question Time.

Canada's Trudeau vows to forge ahead with campaign after security threat

Canada's Trudeau vows to forge ahead with campaign after security threat

A security threat forces him to wear a bulletproof vest at a campaign rally on Saturday.

Budget 2020: Rakyat's issues still a serious concern

Budget 2020: Rakyat's issues still a serious concern

COMMENT | We appreciate the various efforts taken. However, there are several aspects in the budget that give us serious cause for concern...

Hong Kong gears up for pro-democracy rally after latest weekend of unrest

Hong Kong gears up for pro-democracy rally after latest weekend of unrest

Activists planned to gather near government headquarters a day after demonstrators rampaged across the territory.
Transport Ministry to be lenient with e-hailing drivers without PSV licence

Transport Ministry to be lenient with e-hailing drivers without PSV licence

But this is only towards those who have registered for PSV examination of taking steps to fulfil requirements.

Singapore eases monetary policy for first time in 3 years

Singapore eases monetary policy for first time in 3 years

Singapore's economy grew less than expected in the third quarter, avoided slipping into a technical recession.
Ku Nan ordered to enter defence on RM2m graft charge

Ku Nan ordered to enter defence on RM2m graft charge

UPDATED 12.30PM | He is accused of accepting RM2m bribe via a Hong Leong Islamic Bank cheque.

Lim Guan Eng’s bullyboy tactics using TAR-UC

Lim Guan Eng’s bullyboy tactics using TAR-UC

COMMENT | The MCA/DAP TAR UC squabble is politics at its pettiest

Man wearing 'Commissioner of Police' vest arrested

Man wearing 'Commissioner of Police' vest arrested

The man was detained while wearing the vest at a religious programme in Sentul.

Yoursay: Are there no level-headed moderate Malays?

Yoursay: Are there no level-headed moderate Malays?

YOURSAY | 'If you are a Malay and you are reading this comment, I pray that you will speak out…'
Yoursay: Malay Dignity Congress forgets to blame corrupt leaders

Yoursay: Malay Dignity Congress forgets to blame corrupt leaders

YOURSAY | 'Not a single resolution at the congress mentioned about punishing corrupt Malay leaders…'
Who were the LTTE?

Who were the LTTE?

KINIGUIDE | They fought a bloody separatist war against the Sri Lankan government from 1983 to 2009.

MACC nabs two senior RTM officials and 8 news from yesterday

MACC nabs two senior RTM officials and 8 news from yesterday

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