Archive - 10 November 2019

Anwar: Politics is competition of ideas, not tussle for power

Anwar: Politics is competition of ideas, not tussle for power

PKR chief says the right attitude among party members could create a healthy political culture.
Man running naked in KL gets clothes, pocket money from cops

Man running naked in KL gets clothes, pocket money from cops

Police say the man did not have mental problems but was facing depression due to personal problems.
Johor MB: Our ties with DAP good, they're campaigning for us

Johor MB: Our ties with DAP good, they're campaigning for us

TG PIAI POLLS | Sahruddin Jamal says the campaign received the support from the highest DAP leaderships.

Bersatu summons Perak MB to explain 'solo battle against DAP' remark

Bersatu summons Perak MB to explain 'solo battle against DAP' remark

TG PIAI POLLS | Party sec-gen argues that what Ahmad Faizal Azumu said was based on his own experience.

NUJ unaware of Utusan's return next year

NUJ unaware of Utusan's return next year

Chairperson says the latest information is that the company was trying to liquidate its assets.

KJ: Don't get overconfident with bigger Chinese crowd at ceramah

KJ: Don't get overconfident with bigger Chinese crowd at ceramah

Rembau MP says he is concerned by the 'psywar' that DAP may wage in the final week of the campaign.
Cambodian opposition figure only underwent normal examination - Saifuddin

Cambodian opposition figure only underwent normal examination - Saifuddin

Minister says the examination was in accordance with the standard operating procedure.

Gov't to establish new economic corridor in Johor - Azmin

Gov't to establish new economic corridor in Johor - Azmin

TG PIAI POLLS | Minister says he would present the proposal to the Economic Action Council and PM. 

Kit Siang: MCA's Wee was silent on 1MDB, would returning him as MP change?

Kit Siang: MCA's Wee was silent on 1MDB, would returning him as MP change?

He welcomed Najib as his 'boss' during the latter’s visit to Tanjong Piai yesterday, notes Kit Siang.

Bicycle tragedy: Zahid's remarks tarnished image of judiciary - DAP MP

Bicycle tragedy: Zahid's remarks tarnished image of judiciary - DAP MP

TG PIAI POLLS | Lim Lip Eng says this after lodging a police report against the Umno president.

MCA: If DAP colour-blind, why the need for a Chinese rep to help Karmaine?

MCA: If DAP colour-blind, why the need for a Chinese rep to help Karmaine?

This in response to Guan Eng saying if Karmaine won, he would appoint Chin Tong to aid Karmaine with Chinese voters.

Appeal filed against driver acquitted of eight cyclists' deaths

Appeal filed against driver acquitted of eight cyclists' deaths

The Johor prosecution believes there are merits to file the notice of appeal.

MH360 turn-back due to landing gear problem - MAS

MH360 turn-back due to landing gear problem - MAS

Fight MH360, serviced by another aircraft, arrived in Beijing at 6.35 am today.

Harapan the best formula for Sarawak - Mat Sabu

Harapan the best formula for Sarawak - Mat Sabu

This is because the coalition represented the various races of the people in the country.

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha freed from house arrest

Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha freed from house arrest

The charge of treason remains and he is banned from politics and from leaving the country.

Guan Eng reveals some ministries got funds early but were late in disbursing

Guan Eng reveals some ministries got funds early but were late in disbursing

Meetings are held to ensure Budget 2020 will not experience delayed disbursement of allocations.

Sultan Nazrin: Unity agenda still vague after 62 years

Sultan Nazrin: Unity agenda still vague after 62 years

He said the process of building independent citizens who are united and possessing a national identity cannot be delayed.

Anwar: Policy debates in Putrajaya don't always match reality on the ground

Anwar: Policy debates in Putrajaya don't always match reality on the ground

His realisation on the matter came following his visits to villages in several states.

Gobind: Bernama and RTM undergoing reforms, no job cuts for now

Gobind: Bernama and RTM undergoing reforms, no job cuts for now

UPDATED | 3.08PM | There is a need for traditional media houses to consider their business models and commercial viability.

There should be no double standards over Perak MB, says DAP sec-gen

There should be no double standards over Perak MB, says DAP sec-gen

The issue will be addressed after the Tanjung Piai by-election, he says.

Guan Eng: DAP grassroots unhappy but still committed to Harapan win

Guan Eng: DAP grassroots unhappy but still committed to Harapan win

TG PIAI POLLS | UPDATED | 3.10PM | Guan Eng admits there is unhappiness about campaigning for a Bersatu candidate, but says PH parties have to work together.

Flight MH360 to Beijing turns back to KLIA

Flight MH360 to Beijing turns back to KLIA

The evening flight to China u-turns over Straits of Malacca.

BOSSku comes to Tanjong Piai not to campaign for the people but for himself

BOSSku comes to Tanjong Piai not to campaign for the people but for himself

MP SPEAKS | Wee Jeck Seng’s support for BOSSku is as good as an endorsement of the 1MDB scandal.

The 'basikal lajak' is not the real problem

The 'basikal lajak' is not the real problem

LETTER | When we stop robbing the young of their time and space to grow up, many social ills can be eradicated.

Coping with social and cultural stress of studying overseas

Coping with social and cultural stress of studying overseas

COMMENT | In the Australian state of Victoria alone, 27 students had committed suicide over the last six years.

MCA outdoes Harapan in contest for Tg Piai Chinese ceramah crowd

MCA outdoes Harapan in contest for Tg Piai Chinese ceramah crowd

TG PIAI POLLS | The MCA crowd was double the size, and displayed more exuberance than the Harapan ceramah audience. 

Tears of the silenced

Tears of the silenced

COMMENT | I see exhaustion - of having to live up to society’s expectations of how a man or a woman should behave.

Utusan will be back, says Redzuan after initial gaffe

Utusan will be back, says Redzuan after initial gaffe

He expects the paper to be relaunched in the early part of next year.

Thousands gather for 'martyrs' vigil amid Hong Kong protests

Thousands gather for 'martyrs' vigil amid Hong Kong protests

Many demanded 'revenge' after a student died in hospital this week following a high fall.

Indonesia arrests oil palm plantation owner over murder of two activists

Indonesia arrests oil palm plantation owner over murder of two activists

North Sumatra police detains Wibharry Padmoasmolo as the mastermind behind the killings.

Three dead as Australian firefighters battle widespread bushfires

Three dead as Australian firefighters battle widespread bushfires

Authorities warn that widespread fire danger on Tuesday will stretch firefighters' ability to protect people.

Karmaine can't recall Perak MB's controversial remarks

Karmaine can't recall Perak MB's controversial remarks

Tanjung Piai candidate confirms being present but says he doesn't remember what Ahmad Faizal Azumu said.

Germany marks 30th anniversary of Berlin Wall's fall

Germany marks 30th anniversary of Berlin Wall's fall

The toppling of the wall was followed a year later by the reunification of Germany in 1990.

Temiar convert receives preaching award from Perak Sultan

Temiar convert receives preaching award from Perak Sultan

Since converting in 1991, Arifin Long Chor has helped over 200 Orang Asli to embrace Islam.

Guan Eng: Give us five years please, then judge

Guan Eng: Give us five years please, then judge

Harapan will deliver despite problems inherited from previous administration, says DAP sec-gen

Yoursay: Yes, our politicians can learn a thing or two from Jacinda Ardern

Yoursay: Yes, our politicians can learn a thing or two from Jacinda Ardern

YOURSAY | ‘But they are too busy squabbling about race and religion.’

Zahid envisions another Perak coup and 8 news from yesterday

Zahid envisions another Perak coup and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Nurul invites Rainsy to meet MPs; Putrajaya praised for not barring him

Nurul invites Rainsy to meet MPs; Putrajaya praised for not barring him

Malaysia deserves kudos for permitting Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy to enter the country, says Human Rights Watch.