Archive - 10 December 2019

Wisma Putra confirms one M'sian injured in New Zealand volcano eruption

Wisma Putra confirms one M'sian injured in New Zealand volcano eruption

The victim is currently in critical condition and is receiving treatment at Christchurch Hospital, says Wisma Putra.

Get ready for discounts and flash deals on Klook’s massive 12.12 sale!

Get ready for discounts and flash deals on Klook’s massive 12.12 sale!

It's the biggest Christmas sale of the year!

TAR UC board’s composition violates rules, claims alumni group

TAR UC board’s composition violates rules, claims alumni group

This is because all eight members are either current or former MCA senior leaders.

Najib sues Ambank, Joanna Yu for taking instructions from Jho Low

Najib sues Ambank, Joanna Yu for taking instructions from Jho Low

Najib's lawyer claims that Yu's actions had resulted in Najib being kept in the dark and red flags from being raised.

Trio sue Dr M, cabinet over Lynas' 6-month operating licence extension

Trio sue Dr M, cabinet over Lynas' 6-month operating licence extension

The suit aims to quash the six-month extension given to Lynas.

Cops question PKR Youth secretary over fighting at youth wing's congress

Cops question PKR Youth secretary over fighting at youth wing's congress

The congress saw several rounds of fighting, and at least two people were injured.

Police detain six over brawl at PKR Youth congress

Police detain six over brawl at PKR Youth congress

The six were picked up in stages from Dec 6 until yesterday.

US trade offensive takes out WTO as global arbiter

US trade offensive takes out WTO as global arbiter

The EU ambassador to the WTO says economic relations will run the risk of being based on power, not rules.

'Zahid-owned' Akalbudi funds used for charity, says Umno rep

'Zahid-owned' Akalbudi funds used for charity, says Umno rep

However, he is unsure how much of the funds were actually used for this purpose.

New police recruits to sit for Islamic or moral test

New police recruits to sit for Islamic or moral test

The move is to ensure all recruits have a high level of integrity, as well as religious and moral values.

Act against Zuraida, PKR info chief tells disciplinary board

Act against Zuraida, PKR info chief tells disciplinary board

Shamsul Iskandar says the housing and local government minister's remarks were both discourteous and unethical.

Mahathir pledges to step down for Anwar, but not before November

Mahathir pledges to step down for Anwar, but not before November

He will not hand over before a summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries that Malaysia is to host in November

Cut the red tape, start tapping young talents - Hannah Yeoh

Cut the red tape, start tapping young talents - Hannah Yeoh

She says youth must be included in the system of processes relevant to their development to expose hidden talent and capabilities.

Death in custody: Dharmendran's wife awarded RM490k

Death in custody: Dharmendran's wife awarded RM490k

Dharmendran was found dead at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters on May 21, 2013.

MACC’s mistake, says Steven Sim on doubled assets number

MACC’s mistake, says Steven Sim on doubled assets number

The income and asset declaration website is amended to show deputy minister’s assets remain the same as last year.

PKR MP still in favour of asset declaration despite fears for family's safety

PKR MP still in favour of asset declaration despite fears for family's safety

However, he thinks only the incremental asset from the day MPs are elected should be made public.

Rohingya pray for justice on eve of Myanmar genocide hearings

Rohingya pray for justice on eve of Myanmar genocide hearings

Myanmar's forces accused of carrying out widespread and systematic atrocities under the 'operation clearance' campaign.

Mahathir hopeful of 1MDB settlement with Goldman soon

Mahathir hopeful of 1MDB settlement with Goldman soon

The PM says Goldman Sach's current offer of 'one point something' billion dollars is too small.

Civil servants to get RM500 special assistance on Dec 18

Civil servants to get RM500 special assistance on Dec 18

A special payment of RM250 will also be paid to government pensioners.

Ask 'old people' for advice, world's oldest PM says to the youngest

Ask 'old people' for advice, world's oldest PM says to the youngest

A combination of the youth's idealism and their seniors' experience would be good, Mahathir tells his Finnish counterpart.

Malaysia considering selling stakes in Petronas to states: Dr M

Malaysia considering selling stakes in Petronas to states: Dr M

Mahathir says the government cannot meet the demand for a quadrupling of royalties paid by the company to 20 percent of its profit.

Ismail Sabri slams AG over Rafizi's appeal withdrawal

Ismail Sabri slams AG over Rafizi's appeal withdrawal

The Umno vice-president claims rule of law is now dead in Malaysia.

Umno rep: My SD saying Zahid returned Akalbudi money false

Umno rep: My SD saying Zahid returned Akalbudi money false

Khairuddin Tarmizi says he signed a false SD saying that Zahid had repaid the foundation after using its funds to settle his bills.

World Bank: Affluent Malaysians taking advantage of gov't housing policies

World Bank: Affluent Malaysians taking advantage of gov't housing policies

Housing in Malaysia is 'severely unaffordable' and those who can afford it are messing with the market

Miti hopes China's investments will soar in 2020 via special channel

Miti hopes China's investments will soar in 2020 via special channel

The special channel announced during Budget 2020 could accelerate foreign direct investment from China, says Darell Leiking.

Yeo: Marine debris policy to be established

Yeo: Marine debris policy to be established

Minister says it will holistically address plastic waste polluting seas and beaches.

Felcra to pay out RM50.54m in interim dividends

Felcra to pay out RM50.54m in interim dividends

This is 70 percent of its income from January to August, and will be distributed to 67,000 people.

Ministry always focused on comms upgrading aspects: Gobind

Ministry always focused on comms upgrading aspects: Gobind

 As a minister and leader, he needs to listen to whatever criticisms there are, he says.                   

Electricity tariff for domestic consumers maintained

Electricity tariff for domestic consumers maintained

Non-domestic consumers would enjoy a surcharge reduction in their electricity bills effective Jan 1 to June 30 next year.

Funding TAR UC without breaking basic principles of governance

Funding TAR UC without breaking basic principles of governance

ADUN SPEAKS | For the benefit and welfare for the students, it is best that MCA quit TARUC.

I was shocked by allegation against Anwar, recalls oath commissioner

I was shocked by allegation against Anwar, recalls oath commissioner

R Mohanna also denies that his company's license has expired, thus rendering Yusoff's SD invalid.

Marina: Equal rights proponents not out to 'dance naked in the streets'

Marina: Equal rights proponents not out to 'dance naked in the streets'

Marina Mahathir says wrong to assume minorities are demanding special privileges.

40 Chinese nationals nabbed in Ipoh raid

40 Chinese nationals nabbed in Ipoh raid

They are believed to be part of the remaining suspects who had escaped during an operation in Cyberjaya last month.

Sabah polio case linked to outbreak in Philippines: WHO, Unicef

Sabah polio case linked to outbreak in Philippines: WHO, Unicef

The particular strand only infects communities that are ‘seriously under-immunised'.
Cops grill Anwar's accuser another 4 hours in second round of questioning

Cops grill Anwar's accuser another 4 hours in second round of questioning

UPDATED 5.01PM | A second witness is also summoned but police are tightlipped on the identity.

Malaysia has a new attraction

Malaysia has a new attraction

LETTER | The Miss Universe mix-up was a blessing in disguise as it became the centre of attention.

Concerns over possible reclamation at Pg island's northern tip

Concerns over possible reclamation at Pg island's northern tip

The northern beachfront is not designated for reclamation under the 2020 Penang Structure Plan.

Liew: Report on alternative sentencing for death penalty by January

Liew: Report on alternative sentencing for death penalty by January

De facto law minister says report vital as death penalty abolishment will have serious implications on existing sentences.

Tearful goodbye: DPM pays last respect to father

Tearful goodbye: DPM pays last respect to father

Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail pays her last respect to her father Wan Ismail Wan Mahmood who passed away at 93-years-old today.

Mahathir now earns more than RM100k a month

Mahathir now earns more than RM100k a month

MACC website also shows DPM’s assets plunged while those belonging to two deputy ministers doubled.

For better patient care, cut out the middlemen

For better patient care, cut out the middlemen

LETTER | Is there a hidden agenda for GLCs who are operating MCOs?

Najib: I let Rosmah pick RM500k watch to make up for my abrupt departure

Najib: I let Rosmah pick RM500k watch to make up for my abrupt departure

SRC TRIAL | He had to leave family while on holiday in Hawaii in 2014, to return home to deal with a flood crisis in Kelantan. 

Youths to debate Malaysia Agreement 1963 on Sunday

Youths to debate Malaysia Agreement 1963 on Sunday

It will be moderated by deputy Dewan Rakyat speaker and take place at UMS as part of Malaysiakini's Parliamentary Debathon 2019. 

Rafizi to focus on AI... not Anwar Ibrahim but artificial intelligence

Rafizi to focus on AI... not Anwar Ibrahim but artificial intelligence

Only through learning we can be better and contribute better, he says.

Prison privatisation: Who runs the show?

Prison privatisation: Who runs the show?

LETTER | One common requirement is to keep the prison at capacity or pay for unused, empty beds.

Prison privatisation: Who runs the show?

Prison privatisation: Who runs the show?

LETTER | One common requirement is to keep the prison at capacity or pay for unused, empty beds.

US Democrats expected to unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump

US Democrats expected to unveil two articles of impeachment against Trump

Trump is accused of pressuring Ukraine to probe a political rival, and then of obstructing Congress' efforts to investigate his actions.

Gov't to revisit cabotage policy liberisation in Sabah, Sarawak - Loke

Gov't to revisit cabotage policy liberisation in Sabah, Sarawak - Loke

The cabotage policy in M'sia began in 1980 and was loosened by the previous administration on June 1, 2017.

Labuan woman duped RM230k in love scam

Labuan woman duped RM230k in love scam

Clerk befriended 'future hubby' since 2017 on WeChat who sweet-talked her into helping with his financial woes. 

Short-term accommodation and hotels can coexist

Short-term accommodation and hotels can coexist

LETTER | The recent conversations and draft regulatory framework which is being finalised deeply worries us.

Police corruption negates gov't's anti-corruption reforms

Police corruption negates gov't's anti-corruption reforms

COMMENT | Based on complaints received by MACC, the enforcement sector is the second highest in list of sectors prone to corruption.

Don't allow communist ideology to creep back in

Don't allow communist ideology to creep back in

LETTER | Many veterans made sacrifices to fight against movement so any attempt to revive it must be stomped.

The arguments for mandatory vaccination in Malaysia

The arguments for mandatory vaccination in Malaysia

LETTER | Vaccines have saved millions of lives and prevented the suffering of millions more.

MTUC meets with Senate leaders in bid to block Labour Laws Reform Bill

MTUC meets with Senate leaders in bid to block Labour Laws Reform Bill

Trade union leaders are concerned some of the proposed amendments will facilitate union-busting.

Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings

Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings

 Tiny West African country Gambia initiates the three-day hearings by filing a lawsuit in November.
Dr M sidesteps 'sack Azmin over sex video' poser

Dr M sidesteps 'sack Azmin over sex video' poser

PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin had claimed that Anwar told her Mahathir had requested him to sack Azmin from the party.

World's youngest PM to head women-led Finnish cabinet

World's youngest PM to head women-led Finnish cabinet

Marin, 34, will have a finance minister two years her junior in a cabinet of 12 women and seven men.
Protests erupt as India pushes for religion-based citizenship bill

Protests erupt as India pushes for religion-based citizenship bill

The bill would give citizenship to non-Muslim minorities from three neighbouring countries.

Malaysia scores high in human development index - UNDP

Malaysia scores high in human development index - UNDP

Its report says Malaysia’s life expectancy at birth increased by 5.1 years, while GNI per capita increased by about 167.6 percent between 1990 and 2018.

At least one M'sian confirmed among fatalities in NZ volcano eruption

At least one M'sian confirmed among fatalities in NZ volcano eruption 

No signs of life on volcano island with at least eight people missing and presumed dead.

Yoursay: Gov’t is ashamed of the peace accord it signed?

Yoursay: Gov’t is ashamed of the peace accord it signed?

YOURSAY | ‘I always thought that celebrating the anniversary of a peace accord is a good thing.’
Yusoff Rawther's lawyer ridicules conspiracy talk linking Dr M to his client

Yusoff Rawther's lawyer ridicules conspiracy talk linking Dr M to his client

If there really was a plot, the lawyer adds, he wouldn't be right at the forefront of the case.

Yoursay: Azmin, does Mahathir want 'reformasi'?

Yoursay: Azmin, does Mahathir want 'reformasi'?

YOURSAY | 'Reformasi is the slogan mouthed off to deflect from the weak commitment towards real reform.'

Gov't mulls use of drones at country's borders

Gov't mulls use of drones at country's borders

These drones will be used to address security issues, says Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong arrives in UK for a special visit

Yang di-Pertuan Agong arrives in UK for a special visit

His Majesty and the Raja Permaisuri Agong will attend be there till Dec 16 and tomorrow, they’ll attend a luncheon with Queen Elizabeth II.

Day 62: Najib disagrees that KWAP investment panel mere window dressing

Day 62: Najib disagrees that KWAP investment panel mere window dressing

LIVE | Malaysiakini brings you live reports from ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak's SRC International trial.

Wan Azizah's father Wan Ismail Wan Mahmud passes away

Wan Azizah's father Wan Ismail Wan Mahmud passes away

UPDATED 11.45AM | The deputy prime minister's father died in the early morning hours.

1MDB untruths and unbelievable statements

1MDB untruths and unbelievable statements

COMMENT | Some were statements of convenience, others were made as a sense of loyalty but most were utter lies.

10 ways to tackle poverty

10 ways to tackle poverty

COMMENT | The poor have also been badly let down by previous governments, including Dr Mahathir's previous 22-year stint as PM.

Najib's luxury spending for wife and diplomacy, and 9 news from yesterday

Najib's luxury spending for wife and diplomacy, and 9 news from yesterday

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