Archive - 8 December 2019

Zuraida claims Anwar tried to convince her on Azmin sex video

Zuraida claims Anwar tried to convince her on Azmin sex video

UPDATED 11.35PM | PKR vice president rips into Anwar's supporters and says she is ready to be sacked.

PKR deputy uses sex allegations as examples in measure of loyalty

PKR deputy uses sex allegations as examples in measure of loyalty

Azmin says he defended Anwar against sodomy allegations since 1998 but he did not receive similar support.

I don't want Anwar influenced by people who don't understand reformasi - Azmin

I don't want Anwar influenced by people who don't understand reformasi - Azmin

In his speech, Azmin says that PKR was not founded by 'one man or one family'.

Muhammad Haiqal crowned South East Asia's 'sprint king'

Muhammad Haiqal crowned South East Asia's 'sprint king'

The 20-year-old M'sian sprinter won the coveted SEA Games men's 100m gold medal with a 10.35 finish. 

Malaysia records first polio case after 27 years

Malaysia records first polio case after 27 years

Three-month-old baby from Sabah in ICU, says Health Ministry director-secretary Noor Hisham Abdullah. 

Azmin and supporters make their stand at venue of PKR's founding

Azmin and supporters make their stand at venue of PKR's founding

UPDATED 10.12PM | Tonight's gathering comes hours after Azmin’s supporters snubbed the last day of the PKR congress in Malacca.

Key takeaways from Amanah AGM

Key takeaways from Amanah AGM

AMANAH AGM | No holds barred criticisms from delegates, who took aim at not only Harapan ministers, but also their own leaders.

AG clarifies he didn't talk to EC chief on Rafizi's case

AG clarifies he didn't talk to EC chief on Rafizi's case

Thomas is quoted as saying his officers appealed against Rafizi's acquittal despite a decision not to pursue the case further.

Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare in Myanmar

Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare in Myanmar

Gambia filed a lawsuit accusing Buddhist-majority Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority.

60 pct of PH manifesto promises fulfilled - Lim

60 pct of PH manifesto promises fulfilled - Lim

After 60 years of rule by the previous government, it's impossible to make changes in three or four years. says Guan Eng.

Xavier: Reconciliation always on our minds

Xavier: Reconciliation always on our minds

We will sit down together to do a post-mortem and decide on what we are going to do next, he says.

Dr M to look into 'deep state among civil servants' claim

Dr M to look into 'deep state among civil servants' claim

PM expressed confidence that the Harapan gov't was capable of handling issue if it was indeed taking place.

Thousands rally in Hong Kong as gov't appeals for calm

Thousands rally in Hong Kong as gov't appeals for calm

Earlier today, police arrest 11 people and seized weapons, including the first seizure of a handgun in six months of protests.

Anwar wants reconciliation but warns he will be more strict

Anwar wants reconciliation but warns he will be more strict

PKR AGM | Party president vows to be more stern, calls for reprieve over incidents which marred congress. 

Azmin assures that he will not leave PKR

Azmin assures that he will not leave PKR

PKR AGM | Azmin Ali still considers Anwar Ibrahim to be his boss and wants to talk.

Armada exco: Malaysia Youth council chair busy promoting 'bossku'

Armada exco: Malaysia Youth council chair busy promoting 'bossku'

Mohd Ashraf Mustaqim said Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim has issued a false statement against the ministry

Sack Azmin? Issue does not arise, says Anwar

Sack Azmin? Issue does not arise, says Anwar

PKR AGM | Leadership has not given affirmation over delegates call for Azmin and Co's termination from party, says Anwar. 

Harapan unaffected by incident at PKR Congress - Dr M

Harapan unaffected by incident at PKR Congress - Dr M

Dr Mahathir says that it is the party’s internal problem and he will not interfere.

EC chief: I did not discuss Rafizi's case with AG

EC chief: I did not discuss Rafizi's case with AG

The only case that I had discussed with the AG in recent time was the Tian Chua case, he says.

Key takeaways from Umno AGM

Key takeaways from Umno AGM

UMNO AGM | The party grassroots are fully behind party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and urges other leaders to fall in line.

Muhyiddin: Stop the provocation

Muhyiddin: Stop the provocation

Police to update findings over modified Jalur Gemilang, Negaraku and 'revival' of communism, says home minister.

Guan Eng: Phantom voters allegation to fan racial sentiments

Guan Eng: Phantom voters allegation to fan racial sentiments

If he (Omar Faudzar) fails to produce evidence, action could be taken against him, says DAP sec-gen.

Up to Anwar to save PKR from blind fanaticism, Tian Chua says

Up to Anwar to save PKR from blind fanaticism, Tian Chua says

PKR AGM | Party veep cautions delegates about fanatic, extremist supporters. 

UK's Johnson ahead but polls suggest majority might be tough

UK's Johnson ahead but polls suggest majority might be tough

The election pits Johnson’s plan to get Brexit done next month against Labour’s call for a second referendum on Brexit.

United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation

United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation

President Trump says the swap showed the United States and Iran “can make a deal together”.

Will MIC become just an insignificant appendage of Muafakat Nasional?

Will MIC become just an insignificant appendage of Muafakat Nasional?

LETTER | MIC should not be over-excited with the voters rejection of Harapan in the recent by-election

At final day of PKR congress, Azmin & Co missing

At final day of PKR congress, Azmin & Co missing

PKR AGM | Some absent leaders will have their speeches read out by representatives.

Saudi airman may have become radicalised before US Navy base attack

Saudi airman may have become radicalised before US Navy base attack

Group: Accused quoted Osama bin Laden on social media hours before shooting spree.

Ex-AG Apandi: AGC always files for appeal automatically

Ex-AG Apandi: AGC always files for appeal automatically

This enables AGC to be apolitical and any prosecution based strictly on facts and law, says Mohd Apandi Ali.

Eight-gold harvest for Malaysia on day seven

Eight-gold harvest for Malaysia on day seven

Rhythmic gymnastics squad toast of contingent by contributing four gold medals.

Queen receives Craft Icon of the Year Award in India

Queen receives Craft Icon of the Year Award in India

The award acknowledges Tunku Azizah’s work in developing Malaysia's arts and crafts heritage.

Sabah Umno granted autonomy at assembly

Sabah Umno granted autonomy at assembly

UMNO AGM | Bung Moktar: Sabah Umno to decide candidate for Kimanis by-election.

PKR ceasefire collapse and 5 news from yesterday

PKR ceasefire collapse and 5 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: The PDRM X-files: LTTE and CPM

Yoursay: The PDRM X-files: LTTE and CPM

YOURSAY | Why is the celebration of the Hat Yai Peace Accord an event that should be investigated by the police?