Archive - 21 October 2019

Man apologises for insulting Kelantan sultan's sister

Man apologises for insulting Kelantan sultan's sister

The man, who was remanded for a week, hopes Tengku Amalin would forgive him.

India trade body tells members not to import M'sian palm oil

India trade body tells members not to import M'sian palm oil

It is taking a cue from New Delhi's protest against Mahathir's remarks on the Kashmir conflict.

Mavcom: We never received immigration congestion files from AirAsia

Mavcom: We never received immigration congestion files from AirAsia

Mavcom says it sent several reminders to AirAsia to hand over documentation regarding KLIA2, but there was no response.

Wong Chin Huat, Teoh Yong Xin new leaders for NGO Engage

Wong Chin Huat, Teoh Yong Xin new leaders for NGO Engage

LETTER | The new leadership will lead for the remaining term of 2019-2022. 

Jokowi invites Prabowo to join Indonesian cabinet

Jokowi invites Prabowo to join Indonesian cabinet

Some media reports suggest the retired general could serve as defence minister. 
AG responds to claim he ordered dismissal of tahfiz sexual abuse case

AG responds to claim he ordered dismissal of tahfiz sexual abuse case

Tommy Thomas says he had never issued such an instruction.
No choice but to give Isa Samad RM3m, ex-director testifies

No choice but to give Isa Samad RM3m, ex-director testifies

Ikhwan Zaidel says Isa had asked for the funds through his then special officer Zahid Md Arip.

PAS' Nasharudin to be charged with money laundering tomorrow

PAS' Nasharudin to be charged with money laundering tomorrow

This comes after the former PAS deputy president was detained and released by the MACC today.
Guan Eng sues Raja Petra over articles on RM6.3b Penang tunnel project

Guan Eng sues Raja Petra over articles on RM6.3b Penang tunnel project

The purported defamatory articles are in regard to the MACC probe into the issue of alleged corruption in the project.
LTTE-linked suspects file challenge against Sosma detention

LTTE-linked suspects file challenge against Sosma detention

Ramkarpal says several reasons were cited, including that provisions under Sosma were not strictly complied with.  

Nuemera claims police cleared it over country's largest data leak

Nuemera claims police cleared it over country's largest data leak

It is responding to a parliamentary written reply that a contract with MCMC was terminated after the leak.

MITI to ensure M'sia steers clear of US sanctions

MITI to ensure M'sia steers clear of US sanctions

The ministry won't tolerate untoward practices that would give US reasons to arbitrarily impose sanctions - deputy minister.

Key Amanah leaders sit out re-election, others defeated again

Key Amanah leaders sit out re-election, others defeated again

The party held a fresh round of elections after earlier ones were deemed to be void by the Registrar of Societies

Gov't evaluating need to amend law on attempted suicide - Wan Azizah

Gov't evaluating need to amend law on attempted suicide - Wan Azizah

DPM says the AGC was also in the midst of studying and reviewing the existing law.  
Maszlee: We'll try to fulfil free education promise in two, three years

Maszlee: We'll try to fulfil free education promise in two, three years

PARLIAMENT | 'At the university level, there are still minimal fees that the students have to pay.'

Nibong Tebal MP recovering after mid-speech collapse in Parliament

Nibong Tebal MP recovering after mid-speech collapse in Parliament

PARLIAMENT | Mansor Othman started slurring mid-speech, paused, then collapsed.

Harapan revives BN-era federally-appointed village council in Kelantan

Harapan revives BN-era federally-appointed village council in Kelantan

The Federal gov't brings back policy it opposed claiming a lack of cooperation from state-appointed village leadership.

Judiciary looking into proposal to use polygraph results as evidence - CJ

Judiciary looking into proposal to use polygraph results as evidence - CJ

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat says if accepted, the proposal would involve making amendments to the law.

Hacking the hackers: Russian group hijacked Iranian spying operation

Hacking the hackers: Russian group hijacked Iranian spying operation

Russian hackers piggy-backed on an Iranian cyber-espionage operation to attack dozens of countries, while masquerading as attackers from Iran.

Gojek CEO quits to join Indonesian cabinet, replacements named

Gojek CEO quits to join Indonesian cabinet, replacements named

Indonesia President Joko Widodo will be announcing Nadiem Makarim's role in the cabinet later this week.

Ismail Sabri: Harapan preached against vote-buying but now doing just that

Ismail Sabri: Harapan preached against vote-buying but now doing just that

It's mere excuses to justify that the allocations announced for the constituency are just a coincidence.

Lynas to have stricter conditions to end radioactive residue production

Lynas to have stricter conditions to end radioactive residue production

PARLIAMENT |  The renewal of the Lynas operating licence was approved by the AELB based on stricter conditions.

Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque water cannon incident

Hong Kong leader apologizes for mosque water cannon incident

Lam, dressed in a shawl, visited the mosque on Monday morning and apologized to Islamic leaders.

Umno sec-gen: Problems if Dr M forced to step down, Anwar can wait

Umno sec-gen: Problems if Dr M forced to step down, Anwar can wait

Annuar Musa says Mahathir should continue as prime minister for as long as he can as this helps to ensure political stability.

Hisham to Harapan leaders: Backdoor gov't? Talk to your PM

Hisham to Harapan leaders: Backdoor gov't? Talk to your PM

The Sembrong MP says Harapan should not make him and BN a scapegoat for Harapan's own insecurity.

Loke on MAHB's fierce selldown: What I said was leaked, it's beyond me

Loke on MAHB's fierce selldown: What I said was leaked, it's beyond me

UPDATED 2.33PM | The minister says he took Kadir Jasin's comments positively and will meet with the PM's media advisor tomorrow.

Minister confirms sighting of killer whales, assures it won't threaten seafood source

Minister confirms sighting of killer whales, assures it won't threaten seafood source

PARLIAMENT | He says the whales only appear rarely and not in large numbers.

King undertakes special visit to Japan

King undertakes special visit to Japan

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong will attend the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito tomorrow.

Near miracle country not bankrupted by 1MDB - Dr Mahathir

Near miracle country not bankrupted by 1MDB - Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says the damage is not just financial, but institutional as well.

Best for AG to clear the air on tahfiz sexual abuse case - lawyer

Best for AG to clear the air on tahfiz sexual abuse case - lawyer

Yusmadi Yusoff also questions silence from parties who in the past had called on Thomas to explain his actions.

Hassan Karim calls for immediate release of all detained under Sosma

Hassan Karim calls for immediate release of all detained under Sosma

They can be tried under other acts, but Sosma is a vicious law, says the Pasir Gudang MP.

Dr M on Hew's comic: Not for us to promote China's ideology to our children

Dr M on Hew's comic: Not for us to promote China's ideology to our children

UPDATED 12.40PM | He says Malaysia does not want any undue influence on young people from any country.
Good opposition necessary to enact effective laws - deputy speaker

Good opposition necessary to enact effective laws - deputy speaker

Rashid Hasnon lauds young debaters for putting in lots of research in second series of Parliamentary Debathon 2019 in Penang.

PAS wants Guan Eng probed for writing foreword to Hew's comic

PAS wants Guan Eng probed for writing foreword to Hew's comic

UPDATED 2.40PM | PAS' Kuala Nerus MP says this is because Lim had written the foreword of the controversial comic.

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia

Mahathir warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia

He says he is disappointed that proponents of free trade are now indulging in restrictive trade practices on a "grand scale".

Australian newspapers redact front pages to protest media curbs

Australian newspapers redact front pages to protest media curbs

They ran front pages with most of the words blacked out, giving the impression the copy had been censored.

DAP friendly-fire over Hew's comic: Youth sec-gen raps Johor party leader

DAP friendly-fire over Hew's comic: Youth sec-gen raps Johor party leader

Teh Hoong Kiat accuses Mahdzir Ibrahim of acting like an Umno cybertrooper.

Desperate Umno-PAS trying to topple Pakatan Harapan by targeting DAP, Amanah

Desperate Umno-PAS trying to topple Pakatan Harapan by targeting DAP, Amanah

MP SPEAKS | Desperation is setting in as Umno-PAS failed to find any chink in Harapan's solidarity

Sabahans urged to switch to digital TV before Oct 31

Sabahans urged to switch to digital TV before Oct 31

There are just 10 days left before the closing of analogue terrestrial television in the state.

Transition of power is far from clear-cut

Transition of power is far from clear-cut

COMMENT | The transition from Dr Mahathir to Anwar if unfulfilled will leave a poisonous legacy.

Cecil Rajendra: Oppose unjust laws with every fibre of your being

Cecil Rajendra: Oppose unjust laws with every fibre of your being

He says only a fraction of the legal profession dares to speak out against unjust laws.

Battered Trudeau team sees sign of election hope after scandals

Battered Trudeau team sees sign of election hope after scandals

The Canadian PM has taken his campaign on the offensive ahead of today's election.

Yoursay: Real professors don’t have time for MPN’s shenanigans

Yoursay: Real professors don’t have time for MPN’s shenanigans

YOURSAY | ‘The MPN has remained a racist enclave – a bastion of Umno’s racist ideology.’ 
Yoursay: Calls for withholding of Wong’s degree ‘vengeful, childish’

Yoursay: Calls for withholding of Wong’s degree ‘vengeful, childish’

YOURSAY| ‘These are not professors but purveyors of Malay/Muslim supremacy and nothing else.’

Brexit to proceed on Oct 31 despite PM's unsigned delay request, UK says

Brexit to proceed on Oct 31 despite PM's unsigned delay request, UK says

PM Boris Johnson was forced by Parliament to request a delay from the European Union.

Resurgent Hong Kong protesters stage huge rally, violence erupts again

Resurgent Hong Kong protesters stage huge rally, violence erupts again

The Civil Rights Front estimated a turnout of around 350,000 people.

Dr M: M'sia-Indonesia ties will continue to thrive under Jokowi-Ma'aruf leadership

Dr M: M'sia-Indonesia ties will continue to thrive under Jokowi-Ma'aruf leadership

The prime minister says this when congratulating Jokowi on his appointment as Indonesia's president for 2019-2024.

Sarawak Wanita PKR wants 30pct of candidates in next state election

Sarawak Wanita PKR wants 30pct of candidates in next state election

The women's wing also plans to set up 31 Wanita branches across the state by mid-2020.

India's M'sian palm oil boycott may trigger a firestorm

India's M'sian palm oil boycott may trigger a firestorm

COMMENT | There is an unsaid policy that Asean members will not support any country that threatens one of the bloc's members.

Day 24: Proceedings adjourn early for Shafee’s eye check-up

Day 24: Proceedings adjourn early for Shafee’s eye check-up

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.
UM hack - feckless activism is not justified

UM hack - feckless activism is not justified

COMMENT | If you are angry with the vice chancellor who made racists remarks, why treat the staff as collateral damage?

Kadir weighs in on 'Hisham move' and 8 news from yesterday

Kadir weighs in on 'Hisham move' and 8 news from yesterday

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