Archive - 23 November 2019

Malaysiakini co-founders to release half of their shares to a Trust

Malaysiakini co-founders to release half of their shares to a Trust

The decision comes as part of the transition to pass the baton to new leaders.
20 years of change – from Mahathir to Mahathir

20 years of change – from Mahathir to Mahathir

COMMENT | Malaysiakini has taken its share of the blows. But we are still standing.
UPKO rebranded to United Progressive People of Kinabalu Organisation

UPKO rebranded to United Progressive People of Kinabalu Organisation

President Wilfred Madius Tangau said the party wants to promote a universal and inclusive politics through rebranding.
Johor Sultan emphasises importance of maintaining harmony, unity

Johor Sultan emphasises importance of maintaining harmony, unity

The ruler also emphasised the respect towards the sovereignty of the Malay Rulers.

Selangor Umno boycotts meeting chaired by Hisham 'lackey'

Selangor Umno boycotts meeting chaired by Hisham 'lackey'

A source said this is the first time a state Umno meeting did not take place due to a protest by division chiefs.

Action taken on 14 GOF members for cross-border smuggling

Action taken on 14 GOF members for cross-border smuggling

Commander of the northern brigade GOF, Abdul Ghani Mohammad Ji said eight of them had been dismissed.
Harapan not against reshuffle, Anwar says he has not applied

Harapan not against reshuffle, Anwar says he has not applied

This was told by Dr Mahathir Mohamad after the party's presidential council meeting.
We will fix our mistakes, PM says after Tg Piai post-mortem

We will fix our mistakes, PM says after Tg Piai post-mortem

Dr Mahathir said the party members are aware of their mistakes and will take steps to overcome it.

Ministry to study second-hand child safety seat option

Ministry to study second-hand child safety seat option

Proposal still at information-gathering stage, says Hannah Yeoh

Money is not everything, says Salahuddin

Money is not everything, says Salahuddin

He said if its members were too obsessed with money, it also could lead to the downfall of the party.
Cops question students over Oct protest at Parliament

Cops question students over Oct protest at Parliament

Police should focus on crime instead of probing activists, says student group adviser. 

New public trust for TAR UC is a transitional solution

New public trust for TAR UC is a transitional solution

The trust will be set up before MCA give up its control, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Stop keeping primates as pets - GPSM president

Stop keeping primates as pets - GPSM president

'Many people not aware that primates, including gibbons, have high aesthetic value in the wild.'

MP: Morally wrong for PM to claim ministers' can give out contracts

MP: Morally wrong for PM to claim ministers' can give out contracts

This may give rise to corruption which is against Harapan's manifesto, says Ramkarpal. 

Eight more Umno MPs refute Dr M's account of dinner at Azmin's

Eight more Umno MPs refute Dr M's account of dinner at Azmin's

They say the issue of power transition is Pakatan Harapan's internal affairs, not Umno's. 

Red tape hampering progress of ‘flying car’ ecosystem, laments minister

Red tape hampering progress of ‘flying car’ ecosystem, laments minister

Redzuan Yusof says while regulations are necessary, it’s not evolving fast enough with industry needs.

Power transition: A great leap forward or pending disaster?

Power transition: A great leap forward or pending disaster?

COMMENT | The country is plunging into deeper abyss of racism and religious bigotry, while people are suffering economic hardships.

Pope departs Thailand for Japan, bringing anti-nuclear message

Pope departs Thailand for Japan, bringing anti-nuclear message

He will visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world’s only two cities to suffer nuclear attacks.

Unite, focus on winning state polls, Anwar tells Sarawak PKR

Unite, focus on winning state polls, Anwar tells Sarawak PKR

Party president makes clarion call for solidarity at Miri convention.

Educators should not be too rigid in giving marks to students.

Educators should not be too rigid in giving marks to students.

LETTER | They should give remarks that allow communication to distinguish where the student needs improvement.

Doctors day out as Mahathir takes wife on city date

Doctors day out as Mahathir takes wife on city date

The couple also grab a bite at a cafe in Jalan Bukit Bintang.

Perak DAP committee in no rush to accept duo's return

Perak DAP committee in no rush to accept duo's return

State committee will have a meeting at an 'appropriate time and place' to make a decision. 

Corbyn: I would stay neutral in a second Brexit referendum

Corbyn: I would stay neutral in a second Brexit referendum

If it wins the election, Labour Party promises to negotiate new exit deal and put it to the public at a second referendum.

'We have evidence': LFL accuses S’pore of unlawful, brutal hanging methods

'We have evidence': LFL accuses S’pore of unlawful, brutal hanging methods

Lawyers for Liberty willing to discuss evidence, wants republic to impose moratorium on hanging.

Umno repaying Dr M in his own coin

Umno repaying Dr M in his own coin

COMMENT | Seven Umno MPs who met with Azmin Ali now say they asked him to defect, not the other way round.

Embassy: 'Assault' took place in Bkt Bintang, not Bkt Jalil stadium

Embassy: 'Assault' took place in Bkt Bintang, not Bkt Jalil stadium

A victim lodged report hours before the Indonesia-M'sia match, says Indonesian Embassy. 

Wan Kuzain misses SEA Games due to documentation issues

Wan Kuzain misses SEA Games due to documentation issues

The problems faced by the 21-year-old US-based football player couldn't be resolved before registration deadline yesterday.

Malaysia ready to deploy 5G, says tech expert

Malaysia ready to deploy 5G, says tech expert

Singapore, South Korea also aiming to be the frontier in 5G deployment, says Peter Lovelock. 
University campus siege nears end as Hong Kong gears up for election

University campus siege nears end as Hong Kong gears up for election

Some protesters sought a way out, others vowed not to surrender at the end of the siege at Polytechnic University in Kowloon.
With young prince and PR push, Saudi Arabia ready to take over G20 reins

With young prince and PR push, Saudi Arabia ready to take over G20 reins

The kingdom seeks to bounce back from uproar over human rights record and last year’s killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Attempt to smuggle oil into country foiled, 10 detained

Attempt to smuggle oil into country foiled, 10 detained

The Joint Task Force 2 detained the men after detecting a boat speeding from the Philippines towards Tawau in Sabah.

High death toll among productive workers due to smoking is alarming

High death toll among productive workers due to smoking is alarming

Smoking is recorded as the leading contributor to 20,000 deaths each year, says Health Minister.

No attempt to oust anyone in Amanah - Salahuddin

No attempt to oust anyone in Amanah - Salahuddin

'Amanah grassroots members should choose those who can discharge responsibilities entrusted upon them as leaders.'

Are our politicians 'wakil rakyat' or 'wakil towkay'?

Are our politicians 'wakil rakyat' or 'wakil towkay'?

COMMENT | We’ve been preoccupied with racial issues, but I believe money politics is a greater danger facing us.

Ipoh primary school’s gardening lessons yield bountiful harvest

Ipoh primary school’s gardening lessons yield bountiful harvest

SK Methodist Ipoh mulls opening a stall so students can sell produce from their very own garden.

Harapan is too pusillanimous to sack Mahathir

Harapan is too pusillanimous to sack Mahathir

COMMENT | Cowardice sold as pragmatism is what the Harapan government is all about. 

Attack of ‘Indonesian fans' did not take place at Bukit Jalil stadium - police

Attack of ‘Indonesian fans' did not take place at Bukit Jalil stadium - police

Updated 10.15AM | Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeals to Indonesians not to believe the hoax.

Deadline passed, MACC still waiting for opposition MPs asset declarations

Deadline passed, MACC still waiting for opposition MPs asset declarations

UPDATED 9.17AM | Oct 1 was the deadline for MPs to declare assets to House speaker, who will then pass it to MACC.

Umno says it does not back Shahidan’s unity gov’t proposal

Umno says it does not back Shahidan’s unity gov’t proposal

According to party sec-gen Annuar Musa, the proposal was Shahidan’s personal idea.
Details of Azmin's dinner emerges and 10 things that happened yesterday

Details of Azmin's dinner emerges and 10 things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: The New Malaysia that never was

Yoursay: The New Malaysia that never was

YOURSAY | ‘There won't be a next time as they have had enough and would be leaving when they can.’