Archive - 7 November 2019

The Selangor Syariah High Court sentenced four of the men to six months’ jail, six strokes of the cane and a RM4,800 fine.

Source claims cops took activist's phone and laptop as part of their investigations on him. 

They have been freed and are on their way to a hotel, says Suhakam commissioner Jerald Joseph.

Self-exiled opposition party founder says Thai Airways staff refused to allow him to board.

TG PIAI POLLS | Harapan and BN campaigners have a shouting match in front of the Kukup night market.

Holding together the five parties that make up his administration has been a challenge, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Instead of constantly taunting them, I choose to enrol them in the National Cycling Development Programme, says the youth minister. 

Those who are eligible will obtain five months of benefits under the Job Search Allowance (JSA) scheme.

Wetness was detected at the bottom of a box containing iridium-192 but there was no leakage, says Fire Dept.

LETTER | Were Zahid's remarks within the limits of reasonable courtesy and good faith?

LETTER | The third phase of the scheme should be materialised despite the obstacles.

We do not want to be at odds with any other government as it is not Malaysia's affair, says Dr M. 

There will certain exemptions, however, says Bank Negara deputy governor Rasheed Ghaffour.

Overall, commercial crime registered a slight increase when compared to last year, reveals Abdul Hamid Bador.

TG PIAI POLLS | The three key areas to be given attention are economy, social welfare and cost of living.

TG PIAI POLLS | Faiz Fadzil slams Sembrong MP, defends Mat Sabu and Salahuddin.

She tells ex-DPM that rule of law was an alien concept to the previous administration and praises the magistrate for her courage.

 TG PIAI POLLS | Home Minister is also proposing an economic stimulus package to boost economy.

Nearly 100 Tamils gather in Belgrave Square to voice their objections to the arrests of 12 people by police.

Tommy Thomas says it is a lie to claim that all charges against P Gunasekaran were dropped.

I have informed the American officials that we do not think it is a good idea, says Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

Outgoing Penang state secretary shares his survival secrets mitigating between ruling coalitions. 

Saifuddin Abdullah denies Malaysia under pressure from Cambodia to arrest anyone deemed in opposition to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. 

UPDATED 5.41PM | PM says the Umno chief should focus on previous election defeat instead of harping on Tommy Thomas.

The situation is under control, says the Fire and Rescue Department.

Ramkarpal wants the Umno chief hauled to court for his statements regarding the Johor bicycle tragedy case.

Minister reiterates that he does not think his speech contained any racist element.

Malaysian Bar: Sosma an unnecessary piece of legislation, resulting in arbitrary powers to police. 

COMMENT | As long as we ourselves did not physically do the dumping, then we are apparently absolved of any responsibility.

M'sia is keeping tabs on Low but is unable to bring the fugitive financier home to face justice, says PM. 

Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) vice-president Mu Sochua is one of the two detained at KLIA.

Rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of India has done nothing concrete to revive a slowing Indian economy.

LETTER | It's disappointing the state assembly is made to look like a place where Ministers are sheltered by the Speaker.

It's not all about the money as landowners call for redevelopment to take heed of their needs first. 

PHOTO ESSAY | Life in the slow lane at Kampung Nelayan Air Masin.

London a possible venue for the signing of the long-awaited interim trade deal between the two countries.

The campaign will use traditional Communist Party mobilisation methods rather than cracking down on companies as in the past.

Johnson labels main rival Jeremy Corbyn as a socialist wrecker determined to usher in yet more political crisis.

TG PIAI POLLS | He slams claim by DAP rep Alan Tee that voters will be disappointed if the MCA man is elected.

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari offers himself, argues that Steven Sim is ranked too lowly in DAP to challenge the PAS' No 2.

TG PIAI POLLS | Unlike them, we the MCA never insulted Malays, Islam or the royal institution, adds the party president.

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

COMMENT | There have been many instances whereby actual harm has been occasioned by the spread of fake news and disinformation.

TG PIAI POLLS | While he didn't state race, criticism of the ruling has mostly been focused on the driver's ethnicity.

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