Archive - 8 January 2020

Azmin considers the internal problems that dogged the party in 2019 to be 'history'.

ADUN SPEAKS | If the original land is not suitable, why can’t MCA look for an alternate suitable land?

Her parents have filed a civil suit against the Dusun Pantai Hill resort.

The KL High Court rules in favour of the US gov't in the purported unlawful dismissal of the former security guard.

After a full investigation, we have upheld the principle that schools are for us to celebrate all festivals, says deputy minister.

Former premier says tapped phone calls prove he was not lying about 1MDB scandal.

PMO says it is not a method of spreading religion and such claims will damage the racial unity of the country.

The school had previously taken down its decorations, following a complaint lodged by a lawyer.

This is a quote allegedly uttered by Rosmah Mansor in an audio clip released by the MACC.

If you want to know more about extremism, you should at least know the basics of the religion first, he says.

His lawyer Shafee Abdullah claims that MACC conference this morning was sub judice to Najib's ongoing trials.

Ex-PM says it is normal for spouses to talk about their daily affairs.

Najib's response came after his phone calls with UAE president and Crown Prince while he was PM was made public.

KIMANIS POLLS | The controversy surrounding the Sabah Temporary Pass will also contribute to Warisan's defeat, he says.

Chow says there are 16 new councillors in MBSP and 11 in MBPP.

Cabinet’s move to grant 6-month extension usurped Yeo’s power and should be declared null and void, they say.

Lawyer Syahredzan Johan says the amendments to the CPC in 2012 allowed interception, listening and recording of communications.

KIMANIS POLLS | Karim Bujang says the state pursued a good suggestion, but now the opposition is politicising it.

KIMANIS POLLS | Former minister Anifah says Mahathir was at the helm at the time when BN ruled.

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says for every increase in the oil price by US$1, Petronas will get RM300 million more.

There is also no basis for him to do so, he says, in relation to a sexual complaint case against the PKR head.

The question now is whether Rizal Mansor will testify against his ex-boss.

But let the prime minister make the announcement on who will be given the position, he says.

UPDATED 5.25PM | PKR chief says people must help to diffuse tensions in dealing with issues linked to race and religion.

Ex-PM's wife declines to comment on audio recording leaked by MACC, beyond saying her lawyers are looking into it.

PKR head says they only had a 'heart to heart' talk and did not discuss the cabinet during his meeting with PM yesterday.

Major airlines, including MAS and Singapore Airlines, have announced they will avoid both Iraq and Iran.

KIMANIS POLLS | Mohamad Alamin says Anifah has served the Kimanis parliamentary constituency for a long time.

KIMANIS POLLS | The former minister says Warisan would have lost the last election if the party had included provision pass in its manifesto.

LETTER | The Iranian general's killing was illegal under international law and an act of terror by the US.

The Baling MP sounded relieved when told that his name was not among the suspects.

COMMENT | Decorating schools during festive seasons is not something new at all, and it promotes diversity.

The state gov't has been warned not to repeat mistakes of the previous BN administration of overdevelopment on Penang Hill.

The ex-PM's wife was livid over how her husband was handling matters. She also pans his advisers as goons.

There were 32 pre-cabinet meetings between the king and Mahathir in 2019.

Financial markets roil after Iran attacks US forces in Iraq leaving investors fearful of wider conflict.

UPDATED 2.55PM | In teleconversations with UAE's crown prince, ex-PM says Riza Aziz has been made a scapegoat.

Change.org disputes claim following suspicion over surge of more than 20,000 signatures within half an hour.

The minister announced an allocation to build huts for smokers in public areas, in response to the smoking ban.

Among the damning recordings is one between the former premier and his irate wife, Rosmah Mansor.

The largest of the quakes was registered at magnitude 6.4, the most powerful to hit the Caribbean island in 102 years.

Residents along the east coast have been urged to be ready to evacuate, despite the third day of cooler weather.

The fuel will next be available in Labuan and East M’sia before it is sold in the peninsular, says Teresa Kok.

YOURSAY | 'Anwar is falling into the trap of trying to be all things to all men.'

YOURSAY | 'I just love (not) how men of faith, decide to use and abuse the Constitution when it suits them.'

Tehran launches more than a dozen ballistic missiles from its territory against at least two Iraqi military bases.

This is on the Notices of Assessment the Sarawak gov’t issued to the national petroleum corporation to make the payment.

KIMANIS POLLS | The party's vice-president says PAS has been well received by locals.

KIMANIS POLLS | UPDATED 10.40PM | This is the protest against the implementation of the Sabah Temporary Pass, being organised by two local NGOs.

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

This is to enable the Islamic body to gain first-hand and valid information on developments in the region, says Bai Tian.

So far, there are no signs of an outbreak, says state health director Dr Aman Rabu.

COMMENT | There are poor people who abuse the system for their benefit, but the majority are just trying to get by.

Most Tamil schools appear to have received the forms but several Chinese schools are still waiting for it.

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

KIMANIS POLLS | Mahathir is a leader who understands Sabah's needs and aspirations, says chief minister.

Issuance of the PSS will not exceed the number of existing document holders, says Mohd Azis Jamman.