Archive - 4 November 2019

Karmaine's oil palm comment should not be misunderstood - Muhyiddin

Karmaine's oil palm comment should not be misunderstood - Muhyiddin

TG PIAI POLLS| When he said voters to be grateful, I believe Karmaine meant to be grateful as a Muslim, says Bersatu president.
Hadi: MCA candidate against Act 355 bill is personal, PAS works with party

Hadi: MCA candidate against Act 355 bill is personal, PAS works with party

TG PIAI POLLS |  PAS president downplays Wee Jeck Seng's opposition to the bid to amend Act 355.                  
Muhyiddin: We cannot give up on hunt for Jho Low

Muhyiddin: We cannot give up on hunt for Jho Low

'Whatever it is, we want to bring him back to Malaysia to face the court of law,' says home minister.
Cypriot gov't to relook at scheme that netted Jho Low a new passport

Cypriot gov't to relook at scheme that netted Jho Low a new passport

Meanwhile, Cyprus ex-minister calls for Low's passport be revoked if it is proven he had committed a crime.
Mohammadin clears up pharaohs exhibition confusion

Mohammadin clears up pharaohs exhibition confusion

 Tourism Minister explained in Dewan Rakyat that he had actually signed off on the request to loan the artefacts.
Gov't MP hits at 'shameful' minister for brushing off child sexual abuse concerns

Gov't MP hits at 'shameful' minister for brushing off child sexual abuse concerns

The tourism minister insists that it is not a matter under his ministry.

Jho Low not off the hook despite US$1b settlement - Guan Eng

Jho Low not off the hook despite US$1b settlement - Guan Eng

PARLIAMENT | Finance minister says the settlement with DOJ only showed that Low had committed wrongdoings.

Wage war on poverty, Penang govt told

Wage war on poverty, Penang govt told

Almost 1 in 3 people in Penang are in the B40 low-income group, says PKR Bukit Tengah assemblyperson Gooi Hsiao Leung. 
Archbishop of Cyprus helped fast-track Jho Low's citizenship, claims report

Archbishop of Cyprus helped fast-track Jho Low's citizenship, claims report

Cypriot daily reveals that Low was available for a meeting to discuss potential investments on church land.

Ambiga suggests M'sian leaders look at New Zealand PM

Ambiga suggests M'sian leaders look at New Zealand PM

This is after Jacinda Ardern's video detailing her government's achievements over two years in two minutes goes viral.

Palm oil exports 'optimum'

Palm oil exports 'optimum'

Government efforts paying off amid supply exceeding demand, says minister

Wee promises more umrah trips for old folks if BN wins Tg Piai by-election

Wee promises more umrah trips for old folks if BN wins Tg Piai by-election

TG PIAI POLLS | 'This is my promise and it will be sinful if I do not deliver,' says MCA man.

'Drunk on palm oil' Harapan candidate challenged to live on RM1k income

'Drunk on palm oil' Harapan candidate challenged to live on RM1k income

TG PIAI POLLS | Puteri Umno chief censures Karmaine over his 'be grateful for RM270 per tonne price tag' remark.

'Tiger platoon' to join hunt for poachers in Sabah and S'wak

'Tiger platoon' to join hunt for poachers in Sabah and S'wak

In Sabah, all five PGA battalions are joining the hunt for wildlife poachers. 

Allowing MCA to contest in Tg Piai shows Umno not racist, says Hishammuddin

Allowing MCA to contest in Tg Piai shows Umno not racist, says Hishammuddin

TG PIAI POLLS|  Despite Muslim unity between PAS and Umno, PAS can still accept MCA, says Umno Sembrong MP.                
No inquest after 4 months, lawyer cries foul

No inquest after 4 months, lawyer cries foul

PhD candidate Thomas Orhions Ewansiha from Nigeria allegedly died from seizures while in custody.
Manhunt for Jho Low turns into 'bear' hunt – IGP rues uncooperative foreign authorities

Manhunt for Jho Low turns into 'bear' hunt – IGP rues uncooperative foreign authorities

Bukit Aman told he now looks like a bear after plastic surgery and walks like an ox.
PM: Khazanah best to mitigate PLUS' financial woes

PM: Khazanah best to mitigate PLUS' financial woes

But Mahathir keeping options open to resolve RM30 billion debt faced by toll concessionaire 

No need to worry about India's potential palm oil ban - Teresa

No need to worry about India's potential palm oil ban - Teresa

PARLIAMENT | The minister said that India never officially said it would boycott Malaysian palm oil.

24,600 private sector employees laid off as of Sept 30 this year

24,600 private sector employees laid off as of Sept 30 this year

As of August, there were 50,326 job vacancies for graduates, and 642,798 vacancies for non-graduate posts.

Felda settlers reminisce good times with BN at protest

Felda settlers reminisce good times with BN at protest

Teresa Kok, however, is puzzled as to why a protest is being held when the price of palm oil is rising.
Malaysia well ahead in achieving UN's sustainable development goals

Malaysia well ahead in achieving UN's sustainable development goals

UN official Stefan Priesner said the country can still do more by targeting vulnerable groups and locations where poverty exists.

Gov't urged to maintain tolls, remove petrol subsidies to ease traffic jams

Gov't urged to maintain tolls, remove petrol subsidies to ease traffic jams

Study finds most car drivers not in favour of carpooling.

Ex-minister, two former deputies accused of pocketing Sedic funds

Ex-minister, two former deputies accused of pocketing Sedic funds

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED | 3.30PM | Waythamoorty says MACC is still investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for the Indian community.

Budget 2020: Sarawak allocates RM9.891b to development, focus on rural areas

Budget 2020: Sarawak allocates RM9.891b to development, focus on rural areas

Free water, school bus services amonginitiatives, says Abang Johari.

Takiyuddin: Shameful for speaker to remove MP's microphone

Takiyuddin: Shameful for speaker to remove MP's microphone

PARLIAMENT | The microphone was removed from the table of Pasir Salak MP Tajuddin Abdul Rahman, who had been suspended from the House.

Group protests alignment of LRT to near Sg Nibong mosque

Group protests alignment of LRT to near Sg Nibong mosque

They say that the 19km LRT route to Komtar would encroach on land belonging to the mosque.

Opposition needs moderate non-Muslims like 'one seat' MCA, says Hadi

Opposition needs moderate non-Muslims like 'one seat' MCA, says Hadi

TG PIAI POLLS | The PAS president says this formula could change, depending on the situation when the next general election looms.

'One island is enough!' - several hundred rally against Penang reclamation project

'One island is enough!' - several hundred rally against Penang reclamation project

Today there is a one day boycott of the seas by the fisherfolks to raise awareness of their plight.

Gov't to allow more bauxite mines if new SOP works

Gov't to allow more bauxite mines if new SOP works

PARLIAMENT | The Pahang gov't is testing the effectiveness of new SOP in existing bauxite mines, says natural resources minister.

Sosma-LTTE: Who is calling the shots?

Sosma-LTTE: Who is calling the shots?

COMMENT | Malaysia is in trouble if the 'deep state' and not the elected state is in control.

Guan Eng: 1MDB debt at RM50.75b, gov't paid RM8.93b to date

Guan Eng: 1MDB debt at RM50.75b, gov't paid RM8.93b to date

PARLIAMENT | Assets recovery fund of RM1.45b is barely enough to cover debt interest over the next eight months.

Why are so many children drowning in hotel swimming pools and theme parks?

Why are so many children drowning in hotel swimming pools and theme parks?

LETTER | Drowning is a major cause of death among children in Malaysia - some 500 drown each year!

When wild elephants battle intrusions by agro giants

When wild elephants battle intrusions by agro giants

LETTER | These huge agriculture firms invading Orang Asli lands and homes of the wildlife operate under political cover.

Yoursay: Mahathir should at least own up to his mistakes

Yoursay: Mahathir should at least own up to his mistakes

YOURSAY | 'Mahathir did not save Malaysia (in 1997-98); he saved his own cronies.'

McDonald's CEO dismissed over consensual relationship with employee

McDonald's CEO dismissed over consensual relationship with employee

The fast-food giant's board determined that CEO Steve Easterbrook had violated company policy.

Yoursay: 'If Jho Low indeed gets asylum, what we did to India, UAE can do to us'

Yoursay: 'If Jho Low indeed gets asylum, what we did to India, UAE can do to us'

YOURSAY | 'I suppose what we think is fair for Zakir Naik is also fair for others to do the same for Jho Low.'

Day 29: PetroSaudi controlled JV company, ignored 1MDB's requests - Shahrol

Day 29: PetroSaudi controlled JV company, ignored 1MDB's requests - Shahrol

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB trial.

Waytha: Unity not just down to gov't, must reach grassroots

Waytha: Unity not just down to gov't, must reach grassroots

It is important to inculcate togetherness at the grassroots level, prioritising the well-being of the people, he adds.

Trump wades into UK politics, urges Johnson, Farage to unite

Trump wades into UK politics, urges Johnson, Farage to unite

Both are my friends - and they need to safeguard prospects for expanded US-UK trade after Brexit, the US president says.

Tanjung Piai is not a credible bellwether for non-Malay dissatisfaction

Tanjung Piai is not a credible bellwether for non-Malay dissatisfaction

COMMENT | A test of resolve for dissatisfied non-Malay voters will happen only when a PKR or DAP candidate is on the firing line.

Karmaine says villagers should be grateful for price of palm oil fruit

Karmaine says villagers should be grateful for price of palm oil fruit

TG PIAI POLLS | Be grateful for the RM270 a tonne price. As villagers, you don't have many expenses, adds the Bersatu candidate.

Retiree-led team bags top prize at 'Seek The Truth' treasure hunt

Retiree-led team bags top prize at 'Seek The Truth' treasure hunt

The team wins RM3,000 in Malaysiakini's first-ever treasure hunt, a journey from Petaling Jaya to Penang.

Guan Eng explains Khazanah hot potato, and 8 news from yesterday

Guan Eng explains Khazanah hot potato, and 8 news from yesterday

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