Archive - 3 November 2019

Jho Low obtained Cypriot passport after authorities closed in - report

Jho Low obtained Cypriot passport after authorities closed in - report

The fugitive businessperson bought an unfinished villa worth five million euros to fulfil certain conditions, report says.

Communal 'exploitation' message a hurdle for Harapan - Mat Sabu

Communal 'exploitation' message a hurdle for Harapan - Mat Sabu

TANJUNG PIAI POLLS | Amanah president says the by-election will be an uphill task for the coalition.
MCA's Tanjung Piai man steers clear amid Umno-PAS pact

MCA's Tanjung Piai man steers clear amid Umno-PAS pact

TANJUNG PIAI POLLS | Wee Jeck Seng believes voters here do not always engage in topics of race and religion.
Hong Kong shopping mall clashes end in bloodshed

Hong Kong shopping mall clashes end in bloodshed

A human chain in the upmarket HK island mall of Cityplaza turns into a bloody face-to-face conflict with police. 
K'tan Temiar land dispute: Putrajaya fails to get injunction against companies

K'tan Temiar land dispute: Putrajaya fails to get injunction against companies

'It is trite law that no injunction can be given against the government (state or federal),' judge rules. 
Defence Ministry seeking AG's advice over undelivered helicopters

Defence Ministry seeking AG's advice over undelivered helicopters

RM112 million has been paid to date but no helicopters received.

Injunction scuttles PKR division polls amid tussle

Injunction scuttles PKR division polls amid tussle

The injunction is filed by one of the 12 candidates who was disqualified from contesting in the Tanjung Manis division polls.
More than 2,000 copies of Hew's comics seized - Muhyiddin

More than 2,000 copies of Hew's comics seized - Muhyiddin

This follows a ban on the pro-China comic following an attempt to distribute them in schools.

Seven years on, 'disappointed' Dr M says not easy to conclude RCEP

Seven years on, 'disappointed' Dr M says not easy to conclude RCEP

The PM says he thought the trade deal could have been completed within a year.

Lawyer: Cops have CCTV, why ask proof of torture in LTTE case

Lawyer: Cops have CCTV, why ask proof of torture in LTTE case

T Rajasekaran criticises IGP for demanding the complainant to show proof of being mistreated. 
MTUC slams Kula for allowing multiple unions, likens it to union-busting

MTUC slams Kula for allowing multiple unions, likens it to union-busting

It will greatly harm the solidarity of trade unions and weaken the bargaining power of workers, says J Solomon.
Guan Eng: Claims I am a puppet finance minister a false narrative

Guan Eng: Claims I am a puppet finance minister a false narrative

If I am a puppet, I am only a puppet of the people, says finance minister.

Young working women highest number of domestic abuse victims

Young working women highest number of domestic abuse victims

Over 1,600 cases affecting these women were reported in the first nine months of this year.

Muhyiddin: M'sia has terror transit problem but we act on it

Muhyiddin: M'sia has terror transit problem but we act on it

Cops will determine whether there are such elements and will move to arrest them, says home minister.

Four-year-old boy dies in house fire

Four-year-old boy dies in house fire

Sabah Fire and Rescue Department said that a 64-year-old woman and a six-year-old child suffered burns.

Beware of mule account scam: MCPF

Beware of mule account scam: MCPF

More than 50 percent of mule account cases involved students, with their accounts used by third parties for cyber crimes.

Co-curriculum can help unearth potential of students - Education DG

Co-curriculum can help unearth potential of students - Education DG

He says students who are not so academically inclined may have talents in other areas.

National cleanliness policy must start with family

National cleanliness policy must start with family

The policy focuses on recycling the management of garbage disposal.

Heritage museum 'Dayak Palace' to be built in Kuching

Heritage museum 'Dayak Palace' to be built in Kuching

When completed, the nine-storey building will exhibit the Bidayuh, Iban and Orang Ulu's traditional costumes.

Custodial deaths, torture cases not exclusive among Indians

Custodial deaths, torture cases not exclusive among Indians

ADUN SPEAKS | Contrary to common knowledge, Malay detainees have been the most affected by these issues.

SMSL : Gov't shouldn't allow Lynas process more rare earth ore

SMSL : Gov't shouldn't allow Lynas process more rare earth ore

Its chairperson questions if Lynas has revealed the full details of the composition of imported lanthanide concentrate.

Home Ministry denies involvement in false documentation for migrants in Sabah

Home Ministry denies involvement in false documentation for migrants in Sabah

The ministry said it has lodged a police report on this matter.

'Were LTTE-linked accused even questioned before torture claims dismissed?’

'Were LTTE-linked accused even questioned before torture claims dismissed?’

UPDATED 5.55PM | MP Ramkarpal Singh questions IGP Abdul Hamid Bador's seeming haste in issuing the denial.

Illegal loggers kill Amazon indigenous warrior who guarded forest, wound another

Illegal loggers kill Amazon indigenous warrior who guarded forest, wound another

There has been an increase in invasions of reservations by illegal loggers and miners since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.

Clamp down on the scammers

Clamp down on the scammers

LETTER | Senior citizens are worst affected by scams as they lose money they need for their retirement years.

Flood evacuees in Perak remain at 512

Flood evacuees in Perak remain at 512

Several districts in Perak are experiencing 'stagnant flood' where the water could not flow out to the sea or rivers.

Mercy M'sia founder Dr Jemilah Mahmood wins prestigious Asean Prize

Mercy M'sia founder Dr Jemilah Mahmood wins prestigious Asean Prize

The Asean Prize, a prestigious regional award, acknowledges the inspiring and outstanding achievements of an individual or organisation in promoting the Asean spirit.

Clean-up operation underway as Hong Kong reels from worst violence in weeks

Clean-up operation underway as Hong Kong reels from worst violence in weeks

Protesters set fire to metro stations and vandalised buildings, including an office of China's official news agency Xinhua.

M'sia can become 'the new tiger' if people continue to support Harapan - Muhyiddin

M'sia can become 'the new tiger' if people continue to support Harapan - Muhyiddin

TANJUNG PIAI POLLS | The Bersatu president said this during a Harapan rally for the Tg Piai by-election in Pontian last night.

Trade talks in balance at Southeast Asian leaders summit

Trade talks in balance at Southeast Asian leaders summit

New demands from India dash plans to finalise the China-backed RCEP deal this weekend.

Vape association wants gov't to allow sale of vape but with regulations

Vape association wants gov't to allow sale of vape but with regulations

Mevta calls on the government to impose regulations similar to that used in the UK.

Judge blocks Trump rule requiring prospective immigrants have health insurance

Judge blocks Trump rule requiring prospective immigrants have health insurance

US citizens and an advocacy organisation have filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration ruling which could bar many prospective immigrants.

Malaysia loses first leg 1-4 to Great Britain in Tokyo 2020 hockey play-off

Malaysia loses first leg 1-4 to Great Britain in Tokyo 2020 hockey play-off

Malaysia faces an uphill task to qualify for the Olympics and must produce a flawless display in the second-leg tonight.

Large crowd shows Jeck Seng still has clout

Large crowd shows Jeck Seng still has clout

TG PIAI POLLS | A mostly middle-aged Chinese crowd was vocal in their support for the former MP.

Yoursay: While justice is blind, M’sians are ‘driven’ by race

Yoursay: While justice is blind, M’sians are ‘driven’ by race

YOURSAY | ‘When reacting in grief, they may be those who will shift the blame to others.’
Who's who in the six-way Tanjung Piai rumble

Who's who in the six-way Tanjung Piai rumble

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini's guide to the by-election's six candidates according to their place on the ballot paper.

Six-way showdown in Tanjung Piai and 8 news from yesterday

Six-way showdown in Tanjung Piai and 8 news from yesterday

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