Archive - 6 November 2019

Fishermen: We don’t mind the help, but why now?

Fishermen: We don’t mind the help, but why now?

TG PIAI POLLS| The aid would help alleviate their financial burden but is seen as an attempt to win over people’s votes.
Court trio, including judge, charged with accepting RM17,500 in bribes

Court trio, including judge, charged with accepting RM17,500 in bribes

The offence was committed at the Kuala Kubu Bharu Sessions Court.

Umno leaders question AGC’s aborted LTTE charges against DAP rep

Umno leaders question AGC’s aborted LTTE charges against DAP rep

Where is the principle of rule of law that they trumpeted, asks Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

63.3pct of corruption complaints involve public sector - Azam Baki

63.3pct of corruption complaints involve public sector - Azam Baki

Corruption in marine enforcement had also affected national revenue, says MACC deputy chief commissioner.                   
Tweak poverty measurement method, says PM’s economic adviser

Tweak poverty measurement method, says PM’s economic adviser

Muhammed Abdul Khalid calculates the poverty rate to be 20 percent, says the official 0.4 percent rate “did not make any sense”.

Much for Penang to gain with PSR

Much for Penang to gain with PSR

LETTER | With the project, fishermen and their children can take up new careers, with better income and working conditions.

US$83 million from 1MDB transferred into personal account of PSI CEO, court told

US$83 million from 1MDB transferred into personal account of PSI CEO, court told

Tarek instructed his banker to then transfer the amount to Good Star Ltd, Jho Low's company.

Avoid southern Thai for time being - Kelantan gov't

Avoid southern Thai for time being - Kelantan gov't

Those who had no choice but to enter the region must exercise caution, says deputy menteri besar.
Zaid not surprised Dr M's 'anointed' successors viewed as failures

Zaid not surprised Dr M's 'anointed' successors viewed as failures

When the incumbent anoints a successor, then this is not a democracy, says former minister.

PKR MP questions how PM, MB missed 'mangrove to golf resort' project

PKR MP questions how PM, MB missed 'mangrove to golf resort' project

PARLIAMENT | Hassan Karim also asks how Irda allowed Forest City to construct houses that locals can't afford. 

The 'deep state' in academia

The 'deep state' in academia

LETTER |  The agenda of misrepresentation and disinformation is still actively carried out in some of our universities.

41 recipients of 1MDB money have appeared in court - MACC

41 recipients of 1MDB money have appeared in court - MACC

Almost all the cases have been resolved, says MACC deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki..

Economist: Toll reductions, fuel subsidies will not help all B40

Economist: Toll reductions, fuel subsidies will not help all B40

This is because more than a third of B40 households do not own cars or bikes, says the economic advisor to the PM.

Planned Sosma changes: Gov't looking at 28-day detention, economic sabotage

Planned Sosma changes: Gov't looking at 28-day detention, economic sabotage

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the proposed amendments to Sosma could be tabled in Parliament as early as March 2020.

Right now, Rohingya crisis bigger than China’s treatment of Uyghur - Dr M

Right now, Rohingya crisis bigger than China’s treatment of Uyghur - Dr M

He tells Financial Times M’sia will only join the world in protest if there’s a mass emigration of Uighur due to ill-treatment.
Indonesia to meet social media firms as it eyes 'negative content' fines

Indonesia to meet social media firms as it eyes 'negative content' fines

Indonesia plans to impose fines of up to US$36,000 (RM149,000) if they allow pornography, violence or other "negative" content on their platforms,

Court - Tian Chua can contest future polls, GE14 disqualification null

Court - Tian Chua can contest future polls, GE14 disqualification null

UPDATED 4.53PM | Speaking to the media later, the former Batu MP calls on public institutions to abide by the constitutional spirit. 

Local councils told not to discriminate between villages and residential areas

Local councils told not to discriminate between villages and residential areas

Gooi Hsiao Leung (PKR-Bukit Tengah) says Penang's 471 villages do not get the same level of municipal services as residential areas do.

Noraini upset PAC probe on VEP turned into 'Tg Piai election fodder'

Noraini upset PAC probe on VEP turned into 'Tg Piai election fodder'

Public Accounts Committee chief slams parties for using confidential information as campaign material 

Growing list of animals, IGP says 'chicken' Jho Low not in Cyprus

Growing list of animals, IGP says 'chicken' Jho Low not in Cyprus

Abdul Hamid Bador says he is still hiding in the same place as before but does not name the country.

At the moment, Dr M feels he's still best man for PM

At the moment, Dr M feels he's still best man for PM

The PM also reiterates his promise to pass the baton to Anwar Ibrahim.

Only Federal Court can decide LTTE bail issue under Sosma - DPP

Only Federal Court can decide LTTE bail issue under Sosma - DPP

 Prosecutor argues the application involved constitutional issues. 
PAS to seek explanation from Berjasa on its candidacy in Tanjung Piai by-election

PAS to seek explanation from Berjasa on its candidacy in Tanjung Piai by-election

Berjasa is fielding its president Badhrulhisham Abdul Aziz in the Tanjung Piai by-election.

Oil palm price higher under Harapan gov't - Johor MB

Oil palm price higher under Harapan gov't - Johor MB

He says the price of the commodity rose to RM350 per tonne last month, whereas during BN rule the price had fallen to RM84 per tonne.

Where is Jho Low? PM in the dark, but IGP sheds light

Where is Jho Low? PM in the dark, but IGP sheds light

According to Mahathir, the government is clueless but the police chief says the fugitive is on an island.

Over 20 false Facebook accounts undermining PH candidate

Over 20 false Facebook accounts undermining PH candidate

Johor Amanah deputy chairman Zulkefly Ahmad says so far no reports have been lodged against the Facebook account holders.

South Koreans fake funerals for life lessons

South Koreans fake funerals for life lessons

Many hope to improve their lives by simulating deaths. 

Succession plan: 'Court intrigue' fails to faze Anwar

Succession plan: 'Court intrigue' fails to faze Anwar

The PKR president also thanks Mahathir for his latest assurance regarding the succession plan.

Nurul Izzah: Why common chairperson for health, petrol subsidy programmes?

Nurul Izzah: Why common chairperson for health, petrol subsidy programmes?

UPDATED 7.51PM | PARLIAMENT | We don't want a certain control in the distribution of subsidies, says the Permatang Pauh MP.

Anwar abides by S'gor sultan's 'zakat for Muslims only' ruling

Anwar abides by S'gor sultan's 'zakat for Muslims only' ruling

PKR president says his suggestion to use zakat to help poor non-Muslims was a personal view.  

Tg Piai and other southern Johor fisherfolk to get RM1,000 special aid

Tg Piai and other southern Johor fisherfolk to get RM1,000 special aid

This aid has been given annually since 2015 to those affected by development in southern Johor, says MB Sahruddin Jamal.
Gov't still scrutinising proposals for takeover of Khazanah stake in Plus

Gov't still scrutinising proposals for takeover of Khazanah stake in Plus

We are evaluating impact of the takeover from the financial aspect, and in reducing the cost to highway users, says Azmin Ali.
Two police officers died, three others injured as lorry crashed into roadblock

Two police officers died, three others injured as lorry crashed into roadblock

The police officers were in the process of loading their gear after manning a roadblock.

Mara Corp defends MOU with Lynas Malaysia

Mara Corp defends MOU with Lynas Malaysia

Mara Corp chairman says contrary to reports that the MoU was signed without Mara Council's consent, all relevant stakeholders had been engaged.

Activist group decries 'police intimidation'

Activist group decries 'police intimidation'

Rama Ramanathan is being probed over a blog posting pertaining to the arrest of activist Jufazli Shi Ahmad.

Fighting racism with cartoons, Zunar releases new book

Fighting racism with cartoons, Zunar releases new book

'Cartoons against racism' seeks to send the message that Islam prohibits racism and all M'sians should enjoy the same rights.

10pct Touch 'n Go parking surcharge will soon be a thing of the past

10pct Touch 'n Go parking surcharge will soon be a thing of the past

PARLIAMENT | This will take time pending the expiry of surcharge-based contracts between Touch 'n Go and parking operators, says deputy minister.

Delay in Penang Arts Council creating uncertainties among artists, says assemblyperson

Delay in Penang Arts Council creating uncertainties among artists, says assemblyperson

The council was meant to bring all artists under one roof and to showcase their work, she says.

Prosecution aborts plan to slap new LTTE-related charges against DAP rep

Prosecution aborts plan to slap new LTTE-related charges against DAP rep

In an eleventh-hour move, the prosecution decides not to proffer two additional charges against P Gunasekaran.

China to 'perfect' HK system as water cannon breaks up protest

China to 'perfect' HK system as water cannon breaks up protest

Chinese Communist Party vows to clamp down on any separatist behaviour

RM329k suit: Azmin vows to settle outstanding travel bills

RM329k suit: Azmin vows to settle outstanding travel bills

Economic affairs minister says he will pay up after studying the statement of claim filed by his travel agency. 

39 fishermen tested positive for drugs in Kuala Kedah

39 fishermen tested positive for drugs in Kuala Kedah

All of them were arrested in the operation conducted by MMEA and Kota Setar Anti-Drug Agency.

EC denies anti-Gerakan bias, took down flags covering Wendy's image

EC denies anti-Gerakan bias, took down flags covering Wendy's image

TG PIAI POLLS | EC deputy chief Azmi Sharom says Gerakan's rep in the commission's enforcement unit did not object.  
Children imprisoned in India’s attempt to control tempers in Kashmir

Children imprisoned in India’s attempt to control tempers in Kashmir

The region’s Director General of Police admitted to the Supreme Court of India that 144 children had been detained since August 5.

PWD to clean up Jalan Gombak illegal dumpsite

PWD to clean up Jalan Gombak illegal dumpsite

PWD will seek assistance from other authorities, including Forestry Dept, to tackle illegal rubbish dumping issues.

Officials say at least 15 killed in attack in Thailand's restive south

Officials say at least 15 killed in attack in Thailand's restive south

This is one of the biggest attacks in recent times, says the Thai military.
UK accused of withholding report on Russian meddling to spare embarrassment

UK accused of withholding report on Russian meddling to spare embarrassment

The report has been scrutinised by Britain’s intelligence agencies who had cleared it for publication last month.
TikTok stresses its independence from China, US lawmakers unconvinced

TikTok stresses its independence from China, US lawmakers unconvinced

US lawmakers are concerned about the security of personal user data stored by the company.

Nine Americans killed in a bloodiest attack in Mexico

Nine Americans killed in a bloodiest attack in Mexico

This prompts President Trump to call for a joint war with Mexico on drug cartels.

Malaysia detains two Cambodian dissidents headed for Thailand

Malaysia detains two Cambodian dissidents headed for Thailand

The two Cambodians, who include an asylum seeker, were detained while waiting to board a flight.                   
Uber test vehicles involved in 37 crashes before fatal self-driving incident

Uber test vehicles involved in 37 crashes before fatal self-driving incident

A woman was killed in March 2018 when a Uber self-driving car crashed into her despite having a backup driver.

Johnson to launch election bid with promise to 'get Brexit done'

Johnson to launch election bid with promise to 'get Brexit done'

The early election was agreed by parliament last week following two years of disagreement over Brexit.

Sabah appreciates setting up of the 'Tiger Platoon'

Sabah appreciates setting up of the 'Tiger Platoon'

This police force is helping to eradicate the increasingly rampant crimes involving wildlife in the state.

Karmaine plans new aquafarming opportunities in Tg Piai

Karmaine plans new aquafarming opportunities in Tg Piai

TG PIAI POLLS | He also plans to set up a cooperative for people to engage in small business.

The burger politics of the Tanjung Piai by-election

The burger politics of the Tanjung Piai by-election

COMMENT | We get the politics that we press for because, ultimately, politicians are creatures of popular pressure.

Kedah lost RM1 million in revenue from mineral royalty

Kedah lost RM1 million in revenue from mineral royalty

This was through small offences, such as operating outside permitted hours and not issuing receipts.

NUJ condemns Media Prima's move to axe over 1,000 employees

NUJ condemns Media Prima's move to axe over 1,000 employees

The company will announce the list of workers who will lose their jobs by the end of December.  

Zakir Naik would consider 'Bible sessions' pornographic

Zakir Naik would consider 'Bible sessions' pornographic

COMMENT | 'In his 2016 'lecture' held at UiTM, Zakir Naik claimed that the Bible contained pornographic passages.'

Pledge to address loopholes during bauxite mining SOP trial welcomed

Pledge to address loopholes during bauxite mining SOP trial welcomed

Geram wants to know how it will be implemented, 'as we don't want it to look good just on paper', says its chief.

Difficult to get complete answers from Penang gov't, laments PKR rep

Difficult to get complete answers from Penang gov't, laments PKR rep

Kebun Bunga assemblyperson Jason Ong Khan Lee said this in response to queries he raised in the State Assembly.

Day 31: Shahrol's salary increased to RM90k for exceeding expectations

Day 31: Shahrol's salary increased to RM90k for exceeding expectations

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

Yoursay: Without pride and respect, Clean M’sia campaign will fail

Yoursay: Without pride and respect, Clean M’sia campaign will fail

YOURSAY | ‘Politicians having done nothing but generate hate and disunity for the past 62 years…’.
Yoursay: Tanjung Piai a referendum on Mahathir’s leadership

Yoursay: Tanjung Piai a referendum on Mahathir’s leadership

YOURSAY | ‘This by-election will be a barometer for the PM’s popularity.’
Everyone's a 'monkey', so let's not bad mouth others - Tok Mat tells Harapan

Everyone's a 'monkey', so let's not bad mouth others - Tok Mat tells Harapan

Minister Salahuddin Ayub's politicking at a school shows Harapan is no better than BN, the Umno deputy chief says.

Broker denies helping Jho Low get Cypriot citizenship, and 9 news from yesterday

Broker denies helping Jho Low get Cypriot citizenship, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Jeck Seng cries foul over reports lodged on BN-era VEP contract

Jeck Seng cries foul over reports lodged on BN-era VEP contract

TG PIAI POLLS | Police reports have been filed against him on a PAC probe into the Vehicle Entry Permit system that he is linked to.

For some Tg Piai youths, contenders can't fill shoes of the reluctant politician

For some Tg Piai youths, contenders can't fill shoes of the reluctant politician

TG PIAI POLLS | They speak fondly about the late Farid, who despite coming from an Umno family, had no political experience until close to GE14.

Mahathir: Harapan has a chance in Tg Piai

Mahathir: Harapan has a chance in Tg Piai

TG PIAI POLLS | However, Harapan leaders including himself would have to work hard and campaign.

'Mistakes were made,' Cyprus minister says on passports uproar

'Mistakes were made,' Cyprus minister says on passports uproar

Its finance minister says corrective measures have been in place early this year to curb abuse of its citizenship-for-investment scheme.