Archive - 5 December 2019

LETTER | Suhakam extends its appreciation to the gov't for debating its 2018 annual report in Parliament for the first time.

PKR AGM | Flower garlands were also placed on Azmin as people clamoured to take pictures of him at the Malacca International Trade Centre.

PKR AGM | The deputy president said each member had a role to play in PKR which has made justice for all as their main ideology.

Busiau Ampirak represented Pensiangan Umno Youth division during the party's meeting at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

Since when did Malaysia start recognising LGBT as part of its cultural values, asks Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

UMNO AGM | Umno Youth chief says youths no longer rely on mainstream media, and Umno has benefited from capitalising this.

UMNO AGM | As such there is no need for the party to change its stance, says the one-time education minister.

PARLIAMENT | 'Toothless tiger' no more as minister vows to guarantee, preserve human rights. 

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the views and opinions of important stakeholders are vital in improving the Bill.

UMNO AGM | INTERVIEW | Speakers should debate on policies with facts and not emotion, says Ismail Sabri.

Zahida Zarik Khan alleged that the ruling coalition had damaged the word 'manifesto' by failing to keep their election promises.

Honour the 'original' annual matching grant, varsity board tells gov't.

LETTER | Why does the government continue to "play doctor” with our public healthcare system?

UPDATED 7.11PM | PARLIAMENT | Tajuddin Abdul Rahman says decision unfair since he already apologised.

Due to the floods, three deaths have been recorded so far, says Kelantan police chief Hasanuddin Hassan.

UMNO AGM | It will recommend whether to formalise the pact and include other BN parties, says the Umno deputy president.

All 139 Pakatan Harapan MPs have submitted their forms to the Dewan Rakyat speaker.

The 57-year-old said that he was issued threats in interrogation sessions conducted by four non-uniformed officers.

The insurance policies were for 11 luxury cars and MPVs as well as nine superbikes and motorcycles.

LETTER | No longer will there be political intervention that will result in the buying of expensive "toys".

Gov't sources say the initiative meant to curb spread of fake news.

Tronoh assemblyperson Paul Yong has been charged with raping his 23-year old Indonesian maid in his residence.

New Court of Appeals President Rohana Yusof is among five women judges to receive appointment letters from Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

After the meeting, the top leadership asked everyone to focus on the congress in Malacca, says Nazree Yunus.

Anwar-Azmin to attend party congress in Malacca, but will the banks of the watershed break? 

PARLIAMENT | She had claimed that Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng had used those words on Sarawakians.

UPDATED 4.44PM | UMNO AGM | Umno leaders should not take things for granted despite the overwhelming Tg Piai victory, she cautions.

INTERVIEW | Lawyer arguing Malaysia’s case hopes the new ruling will shed light on hazy RM24b bailout.

This comes amid heightened Australian concerns that China is seeking to interfere in Canberra's affairs.

This is because Opcom is not a licensee under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

The PKR president thanks Azmin and MPP members he met yesterday for "helping to dial down the temperature".

LETTER | This act of moral policing violates the basic tenets of Islam.

UPDATED 7.50PM | Allegation an attempt to tarnish my image ahead of the PKR congress and the transition of power, he adds.

COMMENT | We believe that to make democracy work, we have to actively step up demands from outside Putrajaya and Parliament.

UMNO AGM | Wanita Umno chief takes gov't to task over Chin Peng's ashes, Jalur Gemilang fiasco. 

PARLIAMENT | No sign of disloyalty from civil servants despite public perception saying otherwise, says minister.

LETTER | Are we on track to be the first nation in the world to stagnate because of sexual immoralities? 

Last year the report labelled Malaysia as a "bright spot" for civic freedom in Asia, following the change of government.

ADUN SPEAKS | It didn’t matter students will benefit from increased allocation, it only mattered that the money did not come under MCA's control.

COMMENT |  The ruling coalition's self-destruction is assured unless its top two are gotten rid off.

Palm oil from Malaysia, Indonesia take biggest chunk of India's overall vegetable oil imports. 

US-China ties at a critical crossroad due to trade frictions, but it's possible to return to a better path, says ambassador Cui Tiankai.

The number of evacuees in Kelantan fell to 11,436 at 8am today compared with 12,269 yesterday.

Leaders declare at 70th-anniversary summit they would stand together against a common threat from Russia and prepare for China’s rise.

However, Rahim Noor says stern action must be taken if the events were meant to revive communism.

COMMENT | 'In political warfare, all kinds of tactics, dirty or above board, are part and parcel of the game.'

The epidemic has infected more than 4,200 and killed over 60 people, mostly babies and young children.

He says Yusoff never mentioned such an incident to his family.

The Malaysian contingent stands at third spot in medals won in the 30th SEA Games, after the Philippines and Vietnam.

The prison receives about 120 HIV-positive inmates each year, says its deputy director.

Bukit Aman’s CID chief issues the warning when announcing a probe into event to mark the 30th anniversary of Hat Yai Peace Accord.

ADUN SPEAKS | This was a deliberate act by Tajuddin, intended to insult not only Rayer but the entire Hindu community in M'sia.

YOURSAY | 'Where is the dignity of the PKR politicians who are happy to tango with Mahathir?'

YOURSAY | 'Najib's defence an insult to the intelligence of the rakyat.'

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

He returns home to find his house ransacked and two safes containing important documents were missing.

UPDATED 12.30AM | UMNO AGM | 'We can't move forward without a concrete agenda, a plan, and an explanation of what to do if entrusted to rule again.'