Archive - 7 January 2020

We're going to war, bro! Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne deploys to Middle East

We're going to war, bro! Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne deploys to Middle East

Group among 3,500 US paratroopers ordered to the region, final destinations classified.

Puerto Rico declares emergency, activates National Guard after earthquakes

Puerto Rico declares emergency, activates National Guard after earthquakes

Temblors killed at least one person, knocked out power across much of the island, says media.

Dong Jiao Zong conspicuously absent from Jawi dialogue

Dong Jiao Zong conspicuously absent from Jawi dialogue

P Waythamoorthy says 45 representatives from 32 organisations attended Jawi meeting.

Allow cross-border aid into Syria, UN pleads as millions trapped

Allow cross-border aid into Syria, UN pleads as millions trapped

More than three million civilians trapped in war zone, mostly women and children, says UN's Jens Laerke.

58 officers positive for drugs since August, says S'gor top cop

58 officers positive for drugs since August, says S'gor top cop

Policemen detained in 'Ops Blue Devil', says Selangor police chief Noor Azam Jamaludin.

Cleaning company CEO charged with wrongfully withholding passports

Cleaning company CEO charged with wrongfully withholding passports

The 41-year-old woman has been accused of doing so with eight of its foreign workers who have been handed to Immigration.

Ministry debunks DAP rep's claim MCA embezzled RM150m for hospital

Ministry debunks DAP rep's claim MCA embezzled RM150m for hospital

Health Ministry says Kampar hospital project and the budget cancelled, RM150m not disbursed.

After being asked to resign, Maszlee now understands Hang Tuah's feelings

After being asked to resign, Maszlee now understands Hang Tuah's feelings

The former education minister is heard saying so in a short clip uploaded on social media.

Affendi Buang begins duty as chief of Defence Force

Affendi Buang begins duty as chief of Defence Force

He previously served as the Air Force chief prior to his appointment as the 21st Defence Force chief.

Sabah MACC clears Shafie of Kimanis infringement allegations

Sabah MACC clears Shafie of Kimanis infringement allegations

KIMANIS POLLS | It confirms CM's explanation that photo being circulated was of him at a charity event in Sandakan.

Shafie Apdal denies Warisan blocked Umno from campaigning at kampung

Shafie Apdal denies Warisan blocked Umno from campaigning at kampung

KIMANIS POLLS | Sabah CM demands evidence from BN candidate for the Kimanis by-election Mohamad Alamin who made the claim.

Stop being aggresive! Bung Mokhtar warns Warisan supporters

Stop being aggresive! Bung Mokhtar warns Warisan supporters

KIMANIS POLLS | BN candidate barred from entering Kampung 6 by Warisan lackeys, says Kinabantangan MP.

'Setuju' on RM4b loan - Najib disagrees that others can't disagree if he agrees

'Setuju' on RM4b loan - Najib disagrees that others can't disagree if he agrees

SRC TRIAL | 'When I say agree, it is to agree to start the process,' former premier testifies.

Ministry-NGO to produce more sexual awareness YouTube videos

Ministry-NGO to produce more sexual awareness YouTube videos

Five previous videos achieved four million views as of last month, Hannah Yeoh.


Int Unity in Diversity organiser denies conference to counter KL Summit

Int Unity in Diversity organiser denies conference to counter KL Summit

Muslim Professionals Forum disputes report that event is Anwar's response to PM-backed Islamic gathering last month.

Post Maszlee: Remembering Ani Arope, YTL and Mahathir

Post Maszlee: Remembering Ani Arope, YTL and Mahathir

COMMENT | Few people might be tempted to wonder why Maszlee has been removed.

Shafie Apdal: Apologise over 'Malaysia vs Philippines' remark or I'll sue

Shafie Apdal: Apologise over 'Malaysia vs Philippines' remark or I'll sue

KIMANIS POLLS | Sabah CM is threatening legal action against Mohamad Hasan for alleging that Warisan is a party from the Philippines.

Mukhriz rubbishes talk that he'll take up education minister post

Mukhriz rubbishes talk that he'll take up education minister post

PM's son says there is still a lot of work to be done in his role as Kedah MB.

High Court sets Feb 7 to hear forfeiture application against Jakel Trading

High Court sets Feb 7 to hear forfeiture application against Jakel Trading

The government seeks to forfeit RM628,314 seized from Jakel Trading by MACC as the funds are allegedly linked to 1MDB.

PM: Muslims should unite after Iran commander's killing

PM: Muslims should unite after Iran commander's killing

Muslim countries should protect themselves against external threats, he says in describing the killing of Qassem Soleimani as immoral.
Jan 24 hearing for Najib's bid to stay IRB suit's proceedings

Jan 24 hearing for Najib's bid to stay IRB suit's proceedings

The IRB has filed a sought against Najib over the former prime minister's RM1.69 billion in income tax.

'Surprised but didn't inquire' - Najib grilled on nonchalance over SRC's investment

'Surprised but didn't inquire' - Najib grilled on nonchalance over SRC's investment

The former prime minister says he only took interest on matters brought to his attention.

The poor just want a decent life, not envious of the rich

The poor just want a decent life, not envious of the rich

COMMENT | Mahathir's logic is a humiliation to the millions of workers who work hard, day in and day out.

Karim explains why he was scolded by a voter

Karim explains why he was scolded by a voter

KIMANIS POLLS | The Warisan candidate says the man was upset for not being appointed a village head.

Minister hints at zero cost recruitment from Bangladesh

Minister hints at zero cost recruitment from Bangladesh

M Kula Segaran says terms of the new agreement will be similar to an agreement reached with Nepal.

Dr M takes a jab at Harapan, says it’s getting a taste of own medicine

Dr M takes a jab at Harapan, says it’s getting a taste of own medicine

This comes after 60 years of criticising the previous government as the opposition, the prime minister says.
'Gov't mulls separate committee to monitor enforcement agencies, except PDRM'

'Gov't mulls separate committee to monitor enforcement agencies, except PDRM'

This is if the EAIC is upgraded to the IPCMC, which will only focus on complaints against the police force, says Dr M.

Dr M: We are stable and peaceful, yet people think the gov't is not doing well

Dr M: We are stable and peaceful, yet people think the gov't is not doing well

The PM says this when asked about the Merdeka Center poll showing 61pct of the people believe the country is moving in the wrong direction.
Normal to launch a project years after completion, Najib did the same, says Zuraida

Normal to launch a project years after completion, Najib did the same, says Zuraida

Najib has questioned Zuraida's move to launch a fire and rescue station in Kimanis last week that was completed in 2018.

'Houses, tar road and bridge' - villagers will vote for party that helps

'Houses, tar road and bridge' - villagers will vote for party that helps

KIMANIS POLLS | 'We were worried that the water would wash away our house,' says a villager affected by the flood.

Glove maker WRP Asia being closely monitored, says HR Minister

Glove maker WRP Asia being closely monitored, says HR Minister

Labour Department officers at the factory to ensure the company's foreign workers are paid wages owed to them.

Dr M confirms asking Maszlee to quit, but 'not everything he did was wrong'

Dr M confirms asking Maszlee to quit, but 'not everything he did was wrong'

PM says the letter written to the former education minister has been made public by some irresponsible people.

Report card day for ministers, minor reshuffle to follow

Report card day for ministers, minor reshuffle to follow

For the first time Cabinet members have been asked to present their own performance evaluations.

From housewives to hijab-clad students, women take centre stage in Indian protests

From housewives to hijab-clad students, women take centre stage in Indian protests

Social norms often restrict Muslim women from public participation but the new citizenship law has brought them out.

Seremban councillor's house hit with red paint, dead chicken left behind

Seremban councillor's house hit with red paint, dead chicken left behind

This comes a day after K Senthivelu was accused of uploading a purportedly offensive picture of Zakir Naik on Facebook.
US denies Iran's Zarif a visa to attend UN - US official

US denies Iran's Zarif a visa to attend UN - US official

Washington says it can deny visas for security, terrorism and foreign policy reasons.

Bung: Take handouts and ask for money, but don't vote for Warisan

Bung: Take handouts and ask for money, but don't vote for Warisan

KIMANIS POLLS | 'Just take it as they are the ruling government,' the Sabah Umno chief said at a ceramah last night.

Liew 'nauseated' by Bung's sudden concern for Sabah-Sarawak rights

Liew 'nauseated' by Bung's sudden concern for Sabah-Sarawak rights

KIMANIS POLLS | De facto law minister lambasts Kinabatangan MP who voted against MA63 amendments last April.
Under Harapan, shouldn’t MRSM be for all Malaysians?

Under Harapan, shouldn’t MRSM be for all Malaysians?

COMMENT | MRSM should be taken over and managed wisely by a council of multicultural educationists.

The mutual benefits of stubbing out the smoking habit

The mutual benefits of stubbing out the smoking habit

LETTER | The government is expected to spend RM7.4 billion to treat major illnesses caused by smoking.

Health Ministry speeds up permit application process for flu medicine

Health Ministry speeds up permit application process for flu medicine

This is to meet the increase in demand for the Tamiflu drug from private healthcare facilities, it explains.

Prasarana CEO suspended, MAHB CEO resigns

Prasarana CEO suspended, MAHB CEO resigns

Prasarana's CEO has been suspended due to 'public dissatisfaction' while MAHB's CEO left to 'pursue other opportunities'.

Facing criticism, Delhi police probe attack on students at elite university

Facing criticism, Delhi police probe attack on students at elite university

Students said police had failed to act, leaving them at the mercy of the mob.
Seremban City Council member allegedly uploads offensive image of Zakir Naik

Seremban City Council member allegedly uploads offensive image of Zakir Naik

Police says five reports have been lodged against the city council member.

Australia bolsters defences as cost of huge bushfires rises

Australia bolsters defences as cost of huge bushfires rises

The fires have razed more than eight million hectares of land, killed 25 people and destroyed some 2,000 houses.

Pentagon chief says letter poorly worded, denies US leaving Iraq

Pentagon chief says letter poorly worded, denies US leaving Iraq

The letter says US-led coalition forces would be using helicopters to evacuate.
Pentagon says will not break law of war, despite Trump threat

Pentagon says will not break law of war, despite Trump threat

Targeting Iranian cultural sites with military action is considered a war crime under international law.
Day 67:  Najib doesn't know who has the audacity to forge his signature

Day 67: Najib doesn't know who has the audacity to forge his signature

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

Yoursay: An open letter to DAP

Yoursay: An open letter to DAP

YOURSAY | 'If protest does not work, DAP must cross the Rubicon and burn the boats.'

Yoursay: Kit Siang, it's time to bell the cat

Yoursay: Kit Siang, it's time to bell the cat

YOURSAY | 'We voted Harapan to usher in 'New Malaysia', not for Mahathir to hijack it...'

Straits Times interview a PR exercise for Jho Low

Straits Times interview a PR exercise for Jho Low

COMMENT | The story is not new as the fugitive sings the same old tune of innocence, but why did ST seemingly let itself be used?

Police to act against civil servants on drugs

Police to act against civil servants on drugs

A special operation called 'Operation Libero Purus' will be conducted to detect civil servants involved with drugs.

Jho Low interviewed, and 9 news from yesterday

Jho Low interviewed, and 9 news from yesterday

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

Tales from No Ordinary Jho

Tales from No Ordinary Jho

SATIRE | 'Let me reiterate that I am no thief but a middleman. Like Caesar’s wife, I am above all suspicions.'

'Rival camp blocks BN's campaign machinery from entering kampung'

'Rival camp blocks BN's campaign machinery from entering kampung'

KIMANIS POLLS | BN candidate says the party's opponent has become more aggressive but urges his supporters to not be afraid.

Shafie to meet Sabah Immigration on tourists 'bypassing' document inspection

Shafie to meet Sabah Immigration on tourists 'bypassing' document inspection

In two separate incidents over the past month, tourists managed to catch transit flights at KKIA without getting their travel documents endorsed.