Archive - 16 November 2019

Chinese have returned to BN - Zahid

Chinese have returned to BN - Zahid

'This victory also showed that BN component parties are still relevant.'

Anwar says BN's majority a shock, Harapan to evaluate people's dissatisfaction

Anwar says BN's majority a shock, Harapan to evaluate people's dissatisfaction

Johor Harapan said the by-election result is a signal from voters which must be viewed seriously.

Minister apologises following Harapan's crushing defeat in Tg Piai

Minister apologises following Harapan's crushing defeat in Tg Piai

The people have spoken... My sincerest apologies to M'sian youths for my shortcomings, said Bersatu Youth chief Syed Saddiq.

Syed Husin calls poll routing referendum on Dr M's leadership

Syed Husin calls poll routing referendum on Dr M's leadership

Former PKR leader says the premier knows what to do and this must not be delayed.

EC announces BN's landslide victory in Tg Piai

EC announces BN's landslide victory in Tg Piai

MCA's Wee Jeck Seng won by a whopping 15,086-vote majority over Harapan's Bersatu candidate Karmaine Sardini.

Police: Four reports of unknown persons using others' IC to vote

Police: Four reports of unknown persons using others' IC to vote

The cases occurred at three polling centres in the Tg Piai by-election, says Pontian police chief.

Police seek Interpol help to track down death threat case suspects

Police seek Interpol help to track down death threat case suspects

The three China nationals had allegedly threatened to kill a company director in Penang on Nov 5.

Anwar warns of those outside, inside waiting to see PKR weaken

Anwar warns of those outside, inside waiting to see PKR weaken

The PKR president also wants the Sarawak convention to proceed as planned.

S'pore to hear M'sian drug mule's challenge to clemency rejection

S'pore to hear M'sian drug mule's challenge to clemency rejection

Pannir Selvam is on death row for a drug trafficking charge.

Pick another president if you dare - Anwar

Pick another president if you dare - Anwar

The PKR president says he will not endorse meetings held by factions, including the 'cartel'.

CM: S'wak 'graduated' from BN, no longer relies on Putrajaya for money

CM: S'wak 'graduated' from BN, no longer relies on Putrajaya for money

The state has its own ways to generate income, including by taxation, says Abang Johari Openg.

China's PLA soldiers helping clean up streets after Hong Kong protests

China's PLA soldiers helping clean up streets after Hong Kong protests

The soldiers rarely leave their barracks in Hong Kong.

BN crushes Harapan with 15,086-vote majority in Tg Piai

BN crushes Harapan with 15,086-vote majority in Tg Piai

Malaysiakini brings you the live results of the Tanjung Piai by-election.

Finas wants gov't to censor Netflix content

Finas wants gov't to censor Netflix content

They are uncensored and will bring dire consequences to children, says Finas CEO Ahmad Idham.

Employers want gov't to pay for paternity leave - Kulasegaran

Employers want gov't to pay for paternity leave - Kulasegaran

Kulasegaran says the ministry is expected to table its recommendations to the Cabinet by next month at the latest.

Trump asked Tokyo for US$8 billion to keep US troops in Japan - Foreign Policy magazine

Trump asked Tokyo for US$8 billion to keep US troops in Japan - Foreign Policy magazine

A Japanese official responds that the publication's report is incorrect.

ICC decision on crimes against Rohingyas shows flaws in anti-Rome Statute stance

ICC decision on crimes against Rohingyas shows flaws in anti-Rome Statute stance

COMMENT | The International Criminal Court has authorised the Prosecutor to commence investigations into crimes in Myanmar/Bangladesh against the Rohingyas.

Review power of IPCMC, avoid injustice - Pahang CID chief

Review power of IPCMC, avoid injustice - Pahang CID chief

He recommends separating IPCMC's investigative and punishment powers to prevent fraud and injustice.

'Close friend' scorches PKR sec-gen, calls him gutless puppet

'Close friend' scorches PKR sec-gen, calls him gutless puppet

Saifuddin, however, refuses to return fire and invites Zakaria to pose the puppet question at the MPP meeting.

PKR Wanita chief insists Azmin should open wings' congresses

PKR Wanita chief insists Azmin should open wings' congresses

She says no other political parties ever asked its advisor to officiate a congress.

Indonesia explores economic opportunities with Labuan as it relocates capital

Indonesia explores economic opportunities with Labuan as it relocates capital

Labuan MP Rozman Isli says the relocation of the republic's capital to Kalimantan will be a boon for cross-border trade.

Kelantan to seek federal allocation to build public swimming pools

Kelantan to seek federal allocation to build public swimming pools

The funds will be for two swimming pools, one for males and the other for females.

Vicious lie - EC chief on photo of him sporting PKR badge

Vicious lie - EC chief on photo of him sporting PKR badge

Azhar believes the photograph of him with Muhyiddin was snapped before the last general election.

Sri Lankans vote for a new president to heal divisions after Easter attack

Sri Lankans vote for a new president to heal divisions after Easter attack

Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is facing government minister Sajith Premadasa is a hotly contested election.

Much ado about nothing over Azmin's non-invitation

Much ado about nothing over Azmin's non-invitation

The non-invitation to Azmin is not a big blow to democracy, governance or even the credibility of Anwar as PM in waiting.

Batu MP's Toyota Vellfire splattered with eggs

Batu MP's Toyota Vellfire splattered with eggs

The incident happened late last night near a restaurant in Jalan Ipoh.

Hungary tightens control over courts and schools, raising rights concerns

Hungary tightens control over courts and schools, raising rights concerns

The Fidesz party has been steadily tightening its grip on media and courts since taking power nearly a decade ago.

Pope likens politicians who rage against gays to Hitler

Pope likens politicians who rage against gays to Hitler

'It is not coincidental that at times there is a resurgence of symbols typical of Nazism.'
RM500 special payment for Sabah civil servants

RM500 special payment for Sabah civil servants

Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal says the payment is to encourage civil servants to improve the quality of their service.

Gerakan cries foul over last-ditch campaigning

Gerakan cries foul over last-ditch campaigning

Campaigning is supposed to have ended at midnight, but vote canvassing is taking place outside many polling centres this morning.

M'sian students in HK will be evacuated if unrest worsens - Maszlee

M'sian students in HK will be evacuated if unrest worsens - Maszlee

Minister says MOE would also be in constant contact with Wisma Putra for any further action.  
Perak civil servants to receive special payment of one month's salary

Perak civil servants to receive special payment of one month's salary

The one month's salary or a minimum payment of RM2,000 will be paid by year-end.

Trump attacks impeachment witness on Twitter, Democrats see intimidation

Trump attacks impeachment witness on Twitter, Democrats see intimidation

As Yovanovitch testified, Trump fired off criticism on Twitter in a move Democrats labelled 'real-time' witness intimidation.
New regulations for basikal lajak needed - expert

New regulations for basikal lajak needed - expert

Malaysia should look at regulations in countries such as UK or Canada to protect all road users.

Malaysia’s leadership deficit on Rohingya justice

Malaysia’s leadership deficit on Rohingya justice

COMMENT | Despite the fiery rhetoric, there is little evidence M’sia sought to follow through on it.
Hundreds of pro-China protesters rally amid Hong Kong chaos

Hundreds of pro-China protesters rally amid Hong Kong chaos

They are denouncing increasingly violent anti-government unrest in the city and show support to the police.

Yoursay: BBC's Hardtalk got soft answers from Mujahid

Yoursay: BBC's Hardtalk got soft answers from Mujahid

YOURSAY | ‘Mujahid's ‘progressive Islam’ narrative rings hollow...’
It's either a win for Papagomo or Perak MB

It's either a win for Papagomo or Perak MB

COMMENT | A vote for Bersatu and a vote for MCA is more or less the same thing.

Tanjung Piai by-election: Voting ends, counting begins

Tanjung Piai by-election: Voting ends, counting begins

LIVE REPORTS | This is one of the most keenly fought by-election since 2018.

Rafizi wins court victory and 8 news from yesterday

Rafizi wins court victory and 8 news from yesterday

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