Archive - 18 November 2019

BN, PKR MPs gather at Azmin's official residence tonight

BN, PKR MPs gather at Azmin's official residence tonight

UPDATED 12.30AM | Sources say at least 22 BN MPs and five PKR MPs were at the meeting.

Amnesty wants 'attempted gay sex' charges dropped

Amnesty wants 'attempted gay sex' charges dropped

'The whole affair is a scandal and a judicial travesty,' it says.
Pasir Puteh MP fractures ankle in road accident near Tapah

Pasir Puteh MP fractures ankle in road accident near Tapah

It is understood that Nik Muhammad Zawawi was on his way from Perlis to the Parliament in KL.
Water supply disruption in Gombak, Hulu Selangor next week

Water supply disruption in Gombak, Hulu Selangor next week

This is due to the upgrading of the water supply system at Bukit Kanching.
Jason Lo charged with trespassing, injecting drug into body

Jason Lo charged with trespassing, injecting drug into body

The singer is accused of injecting methamphetamine in the toilet of Brickfields district police headquarters.  
Yayasan Akalbudi set up for charity, eradicate poverty - witness

Yayasan Akalbudi set up for charity, eradicate poverty - witness

The foundation was formerly known as Yayasan Budi with Zahid Hamidi as one of its founders, court hears.
Time for authorities to update on sex video - Dr M's legal adviser

Time for authorities to update on sex video - Dr M's legal adviser

'This is to ensure the rule of law is seen to be upheld and to dispel any negative perception about the delay,' says Haniff Khatri.
SME Bank allocates RM1b loan to local contractors for ECRL's civil work

SME Bank allocates RM1b loan to local contractors for ECRL's civil work

Contractors will be able to borrow up to RM50 million each with an interest rate between six to seven percent.

After Tg Piai, Guan Eng adamant MCA should give up TAR UC for funding

After Tg Piai, Guan Eng adamant MCA should give up TAR UC for funding

This is despite Teo Nie Ching admitting that TAR UC issue was among reasons why Chinese voters swung back to BN.

Aflix clarifies meet after critics pan Finas CEO's 'censor Netflix' call

Aflix clarifies meet after critics pan Finas CEO's 'censor Netflix' call

It says the meeting in September was held to formally inform Finas of their launch plans.

Pahang civil servants get RM750 as special bonus

Pahang civil servants get RM750 as special bonus

MB says payments totaling RM6 million will be made out to all 8,000 state civil servants, regardless of grade.
Task force to tackle CAAM's air safety rating downgrade

Task force to tackle CAAM's air safety rating downgrade

Aviation veteran Kok Soo Chon to lead team of experts, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke 

Indonesia police link suicide bombing to IS-inspired group

Indonesia police link suicide bombing to IS-inspired group

Anti-terrorism officers have shot dead two suspected bomb makers during a raid on the weekend.  
Malaysia bans open-loop ship scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020 rule

Malaysia bans open-loop ship scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020 rule

Shippers urged to reduce sulfur content in fuels used in their vessels from Jan 1.

Cops to summon MACC officers as part of new probe into Beng Hock's death

Cops to summon MACC officers as part of new probe into Beng Hock's death

Selangor police chief: Five other witnesses have recorded statements. 

Amri's wife sues police, 20 others over activist's disappearance

Amri's wife sues police, 20 others over activist's disappearance

Norhayati claims the defendants are liable for the failure to probe Amri's disappearance, either directly or indirectly.

UPM prevents Hadi from appearing as talk programme guest

UPM prevents Hadi from appearing as talk programme guest

The organiser claims 'external pressure from higher-ups' as the cause for postponement of tomorrow's programme.

Food Bank Siswa to be expanded next year - Saifuddin

Food Bank Siswa to be expanded next year - Saifuddin

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says his ministry has allocated RM25 million for the purpose.

Malaysians in protest and Harapan should listen

Malaysians in protest and Harapan should listen

LETTER | Pakatan Harapan could have bitten more than they could chew on undelivered promises. 

What was hidden from the 1MDB audit report?

What was hidden from the 1MDB audit report?

Former PM Najib Razak had passages altered or removed, says DPP Gopal Sri Ram.

Police have right to check handphones, says deputy home minister

Police have right to check handphones, says deputy home minister

Azis Jamman says officers are allowed to inspect phones to maintain public order. 

'Special delivery' for Foodpanda from illegal dumpsite

'Special delivery' for Foodpanda from illegal dumpsite

University dean hauls up rubbish-filled bags from illegal dumpsite to mobile food delivery office.  

'Not a single sen from Yayasan Akalbudi's RM31m used to help poor'

'Not a single sen from Yayasan Akalbudi's RM31m used to help poor'

Ahmad Zahid faces 47 charges involving the foundation set up to help destitute people.

Task force to oversee CAAM corrective measures

Task force to oversee CAAM corrective measures

The task force, headed by aviation veteran Kok Soo Chon, would consist of technical personnel and international experts in aviation.

Penang local council urged to explain hill-cutting in Mount Erskine

Penang local council urged to explain hill-cutting in Mount Erskine

Earthworks and hill-cutting carried out on steep slopes have raised alarm bells among residents and NGOs.

Harapan presidential council must lead the gov't, not otherwise, says PKR MP

Harapan presidential council must lead the gov't, not otherwise, says PKR MP

The role of the council must be strengthened to ensure that the ruling coalition is on the right track, adds Hassan Abdul Karim.
Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to pin back campus protesters

Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to pin back campus protesters

Hundreds are holed up in the Polytechnic University with petrol bombs and other homemade weapons.

The pain of the denial of my entry into Sarawak

The pain of the denial of my entry into Sarawak

COMMENT I landed there at 3.50pm and my request for medical aid for my high blood pressure was ignored - until several interventions by ministers.
Enough check and balance to ensure no more 1MDB - Kadir Jasin

Enough check and balance to ensure no more 1MDB - Kadir Jasin

UPDATED 3.06PM | 'The reforms would safeguard country under any gov't, ensure another 1MDB wouldn't be established.'

Two Wees: MCA not taking Chinese swing for granted

Two Wees: MCA not taking Chinese swing for granted

In joint PC dominated by Ka Siong, the MPs promise to work hard for their constituents.
Court denies despatch rider bail for LTTE-linked items

Court denies despatch rider bail for LTTE-linked items

Judge turns down application based on public interest, national security. 

Tanjung Piai a small referendum against Harapan, says Zahid

Tanjung Piai a small referendum against Harapan, says Zahid

Not only Chinese voters have returned to BN, he said, but young voters as well.

Commotion in Dewan Rakyat about politicians entering schools and campuses

Commotion in Dewan Rakyat about politicians entering schools and campuses

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Cheng denies that the government barred opposition politicians from entering schools.

Malaysia’s ‘Roy Keane’ ready to clip Garuda wings

Malaysia’s ‘Roy Keane’ ready to clip Garuda wings

Gan dedicates goal to his newborn son and will be the man to watch against Indonesia. 

China warns US to 'stop flexing muscles' in South China Sea

China warns US to 'stop flexing muscles' in South China Sea

This comes after US blames China for wanting to exploit oil and gas reserves in disputed waters.

Anwar: No race card in Tg Piai, there was swing in Chinese and Malay voters

Anwar: No race card in Tg Piai, there was swing in Chinese and Malay voters

We need to truly understand the frustrations of our people, Malays, Chinese and Indians, he says.

Prosecution to call Arul Kanda as witness against Najib

Prosecution to call Arul Kanda as witness against Najib

AUDIT TAMPERING TRIAL | The former 1MDB CEO is being jointly tried with Najib in the trial, which begins today.

Malaysia is sliding back, and directionless

Malaysia is sliding back, and directionless

COMMENT | I’m not saying this because of the Tanjung Piai polls. What Malaysia needs is a new leader who can keep the country to the right path.
'PM to announce resignation soon' message is fake - PMO officer

'PM to announce resignation soon' message is fake - PMO officer

This comes after Harapan's heavy defeat in the Tg Piai by-election, which Mahathir's detractors said reflected on his leadership.

Hong Kong protest: Call for de-escalation and peace

Hong Kong protest: Call for de-escalation and peace

LETTER | Bersih 2.0 appeals for immediate cessation of hostile actions on both sides of the conflict. 

Hisham: Still a long way to go for BN

Hisham: Still a long way to go for BN

He believes BN still needs to address its problems despite the success seen in the Tanjung Piai by-election.

Jeck Seng sworn in as Tanjung Piai MP

Jeck Seng sworn in as Tanjung Piai MP

The MCA leader took his oath before the Dewan Rakyat Speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.

Dr M expected to lose by 2,000 votes at most

Dr M expected to lose by 2,000 votes at most

Harapan chair promises a 'detailed, serious and honest' assessment of the by-election loss.

Azmin wants Harapan to back Dr M, Wong Chen says PM must accept blame

Azmin wants Harapan to back Dr M, Wong Chen says PM must accept blame

As leader of the coalition, Mahathir has to come up with a new game plan or risk further losses, says Kelana Jaya MP.

Penang mufti urges Muslims to take part in Harmony Centre

Penang mufti urges Muslims to take part in Harmony Centre

Centre is in line with Islamic teachings, says Wan Salim Mohd Noor.

Harapan's loss in Tg Piai 'a bad sign' for 2021 Sarawak election

Harapan's loss in Tg Piai 'a bad sign' for 2021 Sarawak election

"Where have the 20 percent oil royalty and 50 percent income tax share for Sarawak gone to?" asks PBB information chief Idris Buang.

Najib's postpone bid fails, 1MDB final audit report trial to start today

Najib's postpone bid fails, 1MDB final audit report trial to start today

The former prime minister’s postponement application was dismissed during open court proceedings this morning.

2019-11-18

2019-11-18

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lankan presidency by big margin

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lankan presidency by big margin

He wins after tapping into the anger and fears of majority communities following the Easter bombings this year.

The turning of the tide in Tanjong Piai

The turning of the tide in Tanjong Piai

COMMENT | Two firsts – worst loss for an incumbent gov’t in a federal by-election and highest swing against Dr M in his two terms as PM.
Lawyer urges Perak MB to suspend Paul Yong from exco duties

Lawyer urges Perak MB to suspend Paul Yong from exco duties

Yong is selfish, irresponsible, and rude for announcing his return as the state executive councillor, says Haniff Khatri.

In Trump-Nixon impeachment comparison, Pelosi raises spectre of resignation

In Trump-Nixon impeachment comparison, Pelosi raises spectre of resignation

The disgraced Nixon at least cared enough about the country to leave office before his impeachment, she says.

Orang Asli income programme extended to five more settlements

Orang Asli income programme extended to five more settlements

The programme is to help Orang Asli community generate higher income through vegetable and fruit cultivation, says deputy minister.

Hong Kong police seal off university amid fears of crackdown

Hong Kong police seal off university amid fears of crackdown

Hundreds of protesters are trapped inside a major university, after almost two straight days of standoffs.

Yoursay: Now Anwar must step up to fight BN's 'extremism'

Yoursay: Now Anwar must step up to fight BN's 'extremism'

YOURSAY | 'Harapan dug its own grave by abandoning its vote base for a vote base that is fed on 'dedak'.'

Finally, Anwar comes out swinging

Finally, Anwar comes out swinging

COMMENT | The PKR president is demonstrating that he has the cajones to take on political operatives.

Yoursay: Paradoxically, Tg Piai delivers Harapan's best loss

Yoursay: Paradoxically, Tg Piai delivers Harapan's best loss

YOURSAY | 'You can only lose those who entrusted you, and not gain those who did not.'

Interceptor helps clean Klang River, but just cleaning river unsustainable, says operator

Interceptor helps clean Klang River, but just cleaning river unsustainable, says operator

The problem will persist unless we stop throwing plastic waste into the river, says the firm.

Chinese voters abandon Harapan, and 8 news from yesterday

Chinese voters abandon Harapan, and 8 news from yesterday

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