Archive - 17 November 2019

HK campus protesters fire arrows as unrest spreads across Kowloon

HK campus protesters fire arrows as unrest spreads across Kowloon

Police say a media liaison officer was hit in the leg by an arrow and taken to hospital for treatment. 
GPS has no intention to rejoin BN - PBB veep

GPS has no intention to rejoin BN - PBB veep

This is even though BN has scored a big win in the Tanjong Piai by-election, adds Abdul Karim. 

Health Ministry requests 10,675 additional hospital staff

Health Ministry requests 10,675 additional hospital staff

Deputy minister says the application was to address the shortage of doctors, pharmacists and dentists.
Not many opposition MPs declare assets, says deputy speaker

Not many opposition MPs declare assets, says deputy speaker

Mohd Rashid Hasnon adds gov't MPs had complied with the matter since they were still in the opposition.

Chin Tong: Tg Piai is start of Harapan's end... or a new beginning

Chin Tong: Tg Piai is start of Harapan's end... or a new beginning

Johor DAP chief says the massive defeat is a watershed moment for Malaysian politics, an 'earthquake no less'.

'Presence of big powers challenging maritime landscape in South China sea'

'Presence of big powers challenging maritime landscape in South China sea'

Defence minister says the area must remain free and open without any concern of militarisation or hostility.
MK Ibrahim is new Negeri Sembilan Amanah chairperson

MK Ibrahim is new Negeri Sembilan Amanah chairperson

The election process for 17 main posts goes on smoothly with 106 delegates casting their votes.
Rubber tapper loses life savings of RM185k to scammers

Rubber tapper loses life savings of RM185k to scammers

Police say the 45-year-old victim was asked to transfer money into four bank accounts for investigation purposes.

Exco accused of rape says can return amid 'no blessing from DAP' claims

Exco accused of rape says can return amid 'no blessing from DAP' claims

Paul Yong maintains he can decide on returning to work as it was he who voluntarily went on leave.
Anwar has the power to do as he likes, says Zuraida

Anwar has the power to do as he likes, says Zuraida

She was responding to party president Anwar Ibrahim agreeing that Azmin should not officiate PKR's Youth wing congress.

Tg Piai win shows people's recognition of Muafakat Nasional - Zahid

Tg Piai win shows people's recognition of Muafakat Nasional - Zahid

He says Pakatan Harapan still lost despite making various promises of allocations.

Analysts: Tg Piai results will set Harapan, BN on more moderate course

Analysts: Tg Piai results will set Harapan, BN on more moderate course

'This is a crushing blow for Harapan. It signals that they cannot take non-Malay votes for granted,' says Merdeka Center.
Crowd cheers when DAP MP announces landslide defeat in Tg Piai

Crowd cheers when DAP MP announces landslide defeat in Tg Piai

The Kepong MP's own supporters seem to approve of Pakatan Harapan's defeat.

Najib's third trial expected to begin tomorrow

Najib's third trial expected to begin tomorrow

He is facing a charge with tampering with 1MDB's final audit report.

Finas CEO explains his call for the gov't to regulate Netflix

Finas CEO explains his call for the gov't to regulate Netflix

Ahmad Idham said he was only highlighting concerns raised by parents. 

No safety issues, says police on egging of Batu MP's Vellfire

No safety issues, says police on egging of Batu MP's Vellfire

KL police chief Mazlan Lazim said police are attempting to trace the perpetrators through CCTVs.

Tanjung Piai is Dr M's worst by-election loss

Tanjung Piai is Dr M's worst by-election loss

During Dr M's first reign, the ruling coalition he led would average 54.37pct during parliamentary by-elections.

Doomsday for Pakatan Harapan? Not yet

Doomsday for Pakatan Harapan? Not yet

ADUN SPEAKS | It is folly to read too much into a by-election, but Harapan must get its act together. 

Tanjung Piai debacle, lessons to be learnt and pitfalls to be avoided

Tanjung Piai debacle, lessons to be learnt and pitfalls to be avoided

COMMENT | The results are a clear indication of voters' pent-up anger and frustration Pakatan Harapan.

Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs in fresh university clashes

Hong Kong protesters hurl petrol bombs in fresh university clashes

Protestors are bracing for a possible final push by the police to clear them out of the last campus that is still occupied.

Trump's Ukraine phone call was 'unusual and inappropriate' - Pence aide

Trump's Ukraine phone call was 'unusual and inappropriate' - Pence aide

She says the call had specific references to Trump's 'personal agenda'.

Trio plead not guilty to charge of committing mischief by fire

Trio plead not guilty to charge of committing mischief by fire

The three allegedly tried to set fire to a factory in Sungai Petani.

Leaked Chinese government documents show details of Xinjiang clampdown - NYT

Leaked Chinese government documents show details of Xinjiang clampdown - NYT

Officials were given talking points explaining to returning university students that their family members had been taken away for training.

Police bail for seven students in rape case

Police bail for seven students in rape case

Police says they will not extend the remand for the students.

Give Rafizi and Nurul some time, urges Anwar

Give Rafizi and Nurul some time, urges Anwar

Rafizi told the press after acquittal that he was in no rush to return to politics.

Britain's Prince Andrew 'categorically' denies sex claims

Britain's Prince Andrew 'categorically' denies sex claims

The woman says that she had sex with the prince when she was 17 and underage.

I salute Tanjung Piai voters for teaching Harapan a lesson

I salute Tanjung Piai voters for teaching Harapan a lesson

COMMENT | It is a clear message to Harapan leaders who have been ignoring the people and think they can do no wrong.

No need to regulate Netflix

No need to regulate Netflix

LETTER | We should find ways to boost the local film industry instead.

Tg Piai a perfect riposte to Dr M's hubris

Tg Piai a perfect riposte to Dr M's hubris

COMMENT | Harapan's by-election defeat should end PM's sleepwalker's insulation from reality.
A jubilant Hadi says Tg Piai a vote against 'extremism'

A jubilant Hadi says Tg Piai a vote against 'extremism'

TG PIAI POLLS | Meanwhile, DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang believes Tanjung Piai voters also spoke on behalf of the rest of the country.

Raymond Koh: 1,000 days of unanswered questions

Raymond Koh: 1,000 days of unanswered questions

Kin and supporters demand answers from the government’s task force on the pastor’s abduction.

Chinese voters abandon Harapan at more than double the rate of Malay areas

Chinese voters abandon Harapan at more than double the rate of Malay areas

TG PIAI POLLS | Unlike previous by-elections, the coalition now finds itself drowned in a wave of protest votes that cuts across racial lines.

Yoursay: From mat rempits to mat lajaks

Yoursay: From mat rempits to mat lajaks

YOURSAY | ‘When the news broke, my conclusion was that the driver was at fault…’
BN scores landslide in Tg Piai, and 8 news from yesterday

BN scores landslide in Tg Piai, and 8 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.