Archive - 2 November 2019

"Have the police and MACC become tools of political leaders, asks Ezam Mohd Noor.

LETTER | Journalists in Malaysia might be spared from the bullet but we remain victims of poor decisions.

I stand firm on the explanation given by my officers that the allegations are completely baseless and very irresponsible, he says

Running clashes occur between police and black-clad, masked activists.

Six police patrol vehicles were at a supermarket car park and further investigation led to the arrests.

Indonesian rider Muhamdir dies after incident in IATC race.

A threatening phone call led a bomb squad to be sent to the police station for checks.

So when Mahathir shoots it down, this plot will not be possible anymore, says finance minister in an interview with Oriental Daily.

TG PIAI POLLS | The by-election will also be a referendum on the Harapan government's performance, says the Umno VP.

LETTER | The industrial relations system in the country has, to a large extent, been framed to serve the interest of the government in power.

'I observed what happened to me and what happened to other people, and I do my own conclusion.'

 Minister says all conditions and policies were all as they had been as stated in the Land Public Transport Act 2010.

UPDATED 6.58PM | He said the party should focus on the agenda of the people instead.

Public hearing also hears police concerns on punishment and social media allegations. 

Political activities containing negative messages and create division could violate sanctity of the mosques, says minister.

TG PIAI POLLS | This is because Berjasa's entry into the Tg Piai by-election was not endorsed by PAS.

UPDATED 6.45PM | PKR president says he 'isn't apologetic' about associating with the party. 

The matter was highlighted by Malaysiakini columnist R Nadeswaran.

TG PIAI POLLS | BN candidate takes a swipe at Harapan over alleged unfulfilled election promises. 

Last month, Dr Wan Azizah announced govt would enforce CRS use in vehicles from Jan 1 2020.

'Sometimes when they're unnice to us, we have to be unnice to them,' PM tells business summit in Bangkok. 

The SJKT Sungai Ara principal accepts transfer, admits certain quarters were unhappy with his school activities.

It's mere coincidence that LTTE-linked suspects are DAP members, says home minister. 

TG PIAI POLLS | Badhrulhisham Abdul Aziz says the main reason he's contesting is to carry the voice of Tg Piai's Malay Muslims. 

Report also notes M'sian efforts to combat terrorism through legal prosecution, border patrol, and social media monitoring.

TG PIAI POLLS | Najib says his eyes have mostly recovered as he comes to support BN candidate Wee Jeck Seng.

'Cost of living will increase when an economy is moving from lower-middle to upper-middle status.'

COMMENT | 'Not only will my vote be a sign of protest; my rooting for the underdog remains the more important reason.'

PM says M'sia rejected 1MDB compensation offer by investment bank, because it was unsatisfactory. 

UPDATED 5.44PM | Lim urges candidates and political parties to shun racial and religious rhetoric when campaigning.

NY Supreme Court rejected Uber's argument the city wrongly gave its Taxi and Limousine Commission power to enforce cap.

Ovidio Guzman was briefly arrested, then freed by outnumbered officials who feared bloody confrontation with cartel henchmen.

Khoo Poay Tiong urges minister to provide explanation in order to prevent further damage to police force's integrity.

One woman died and at least 155 people wounded as security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters.

Bangladesh-born Saifullah Al-Mamun captured after collaboration with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Eamon Harrison, 23, from Northern Ireland, is accused of 39 counts of manslaughter as well as human trafficking and immigration offences.

The overcrowding caused by the deportation services management for illegal Filipino migrants.

Xi is no stranger to the farm state. He first visited Iowa in 1985.

The last-minute switch raises big logistical challenges, left activist Greta Thunberg stranded on wrong side of the Atlantic.

Its US$1 billion acquisition of US social media app Musical.ly  has come under scrutiny.

UPDATED 3.25PM | Candidates from Harapan, BN, Gerakan, and Berjasa, along with two independents, registered for the by-election. 

The negotiators have been racing to finalise a text of a ‘phase one’ agreement for Trump and Xi to sign this month.

He replaces Khairul Anuar Yahya, who is currently on leave before compulsory retirement on April 8 next year.

Problems related to a treatment plant's raw water filtration system have been fixed, says Air Selangor. 

COMMENT | With five LTTE-linked suspects alleging torture, it's another step by Harapan to destroy whatever remains of their New Malaysia.

LETTER | Patriot is of the view that there were serious irregularities in the procurement of these specialised helicopters.

Minister Mujahid Yusof Rawa says media should be responsible and fair to gov't for country's development. 

'It is open to interpretation whether the settlement is Jho Low's admission that he was involved in unlawful activities.'

TG PIAI POLLS | The ninth by-election since GE14 kicks off with nomination of candidates at 9am.

Law Commission will recommend legislative amendments while Ombudsman will handle public complaints on delivery of public services.

'Those who claim to be mere conduits should help MACC identify end-user.'