Archive - 18 January 2020

Support of all races for BN increased in Kimanis polls - Bung

Support of all races for BN increased in Kimanis polls - Bung

KIMANIS POLLS | The Sabah BN chair also calls for the PSS plan to be aborted as soon as possible,

Anwar: Harapan, Warisan need to redouble efforts after Kimanis defeat

Anwar: Harapan, Warisan need to redouble efforts after Kimanis defeat

PKR president says what is important is to acknowledge the nationwide discontent.

BN retakes Kimanis with 2,029-vote majority

BN retakes Kimanis with 2,029-vote majority

KIMANIS POLLS | Mohamad Alamin's victory means the Kimanis parliamentary seat returns to BN's fold.

Till Apec do we last and begin

Till Apec do we last and begin

COMMENT | There are six reasons why Malaysia needs to take Apec seriously even though Apec is losing steam.

About 200,000 influenza vaccine doses to be available soon: Dzulkefly

About 200,000 influenza vaccine doses to be available soon: Dzulkefly

He urges healthcare providers not to take advantage of the epidemic by overcharging patients for the vaccine.

Guan Eng: First time Plus toll rates being reduced

Guan Eng: First time Plus toll rates being reduced

The positive approach is to ensure the well-being of the people, he says.

Media Council will only work if PPPA abolished, CIJ reiterates

Media Council will only work if PPPA abolished, CIJ reiterates

To have both exist simultaneously would defeat purpose of a self-regulatory body to oversee media standards, it says.

Sabah Umno sees revival after BN takes Kimanis with bigger majority

Sabah Umno sees revival after BN takes Kimanis with bigger majority

KIMANIS POLLS | Malaysiakini brings you live coverage and analysis of the Kimanis by-election.

Justice for murder victims' families is not the death penalty

Justice for murder victims' families is not the death penalty

LETTER | A better administration of the justice system and adequate compensation for the families' loss would be better.

Gov't spending is more than affordability and legality

Gov't spending is more than affordability and legality

LETTER | With high pay for officials and lavish purchases for their use, it seems rakyat's interest is at most incidental or secondary.

Please beef up our children's cross cultural understanding

Please beef up our children's cross cultural understanding

LETTER | After recent racial fiascos involving schools, this should be Dr M's first task as acting education minister.

Six PKR reps in Harapan council to have 'one voice' on PM issue

Six PKR reps in Harapan council to have 'one voice' on PM issue

The six are Anwar Ibrahim, Saifuddin Nasution, Azmin Ali, Dr Wan Azizah, Tian Chua, and Dr Xavier Jayakumar.

10 PKR state chiefs call for Zuraida's sacking

10 PKR state chiefs call for Zuraida's sacking

Party disciplinary board should do so for her alleged indiscipline and outburst against Anwar, they say.

PKR issues Zuraida with show-cause letter

PKR issues Zuraida with show-cause letter

She has to respond within 14 days from yesterday, before a decision is taken, says PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution.

Dr M may be the only Harapan leader to read IRC report, says Ambiga

Dr M may be the only Harapan leader to read IRC report, says Ambiga

'I don’t even know if every agency was given a copy', she says regarding report on proposed institutional reforms.

Ambiga: I don't recognise some in gov't who were so fearless before

Ambiga: I don't recognise some in gov't who were so fearless before

UPDATED 3PM | 'They are now so afraid of the people who put them there. I find all that a little bit alarming.'

Deliver reforms by June or we may be back on the streets - Ambiga

Deliver reforms by June or we may be back on the streets - Ambiga

UPDATED 2.25PM | 'This is not because of the government, this is because of the people.'

Kelantan MB's a man, not an angel - says Kadir on Mercedes purchase

Kelantan MB's a man, not an angel - says Kadir on Mercedes purchase

Veteran journalist takes a dig at PAS leaders' alleged focus on their enjoyment at the expense of the people.

Desa Putra Condo residents' concerns fall on deaf 'ignorant' ears

Desa Putra Condo residents' concerns fall on deaf 'ignorant' ears

LETTER | Protest against high-rise apartment being built next door due to various problems ignored by DBKL, developer.

Floods, road closures in Australia as storms lash some bushfire-hit regions

Floods, road closures in Australia as storms lash some bushfire-hit regions

But the country is still battling nearly 100 forest blazes.

Digi to broaden 5G real-time virtual tourism experience in Langkawi

Digi to broaden 5G real-time virtual tourism experience in Langkawi

This technology will allow visitors a preview of attraction spots to help them choose where to go next, it says.

An eye for an eye: Maintain death penalty for extreme criminals

An eye for an eye: Maintain death penalty for extreme criminals

LETTER | The criminal justice system without capital punishment is not equipped or tailored to handle such offenders.

In her absence, Zuraida's supporters, detractors face-off at PKR HQ

In her absence, Zuraida's supporters, detractors face-off at PKR HQ

UPDATED 11.47AM | Police are on standby as the taunts from both sides become heated.

Michigan governor urges broader Facebook crackdown on hate speech

Michigan governor urges broader Facebook crackdown on hate speech

Governor Gretchen Whitner says hundreds of posts on Facebook have called for violence against Muslims and Michigan legislators.

Maldives desperate for funds as islands risk going under

Maldives desperate for funds as islands risk going under

More than 80% of the Maldives’ land is less than one meter above sea levels.
In the face of eviction, families hope for some form of intervention

In the face of eviction, families hope for some form of intervention

ADUN SPEAKS | Workers have been staying in Ladang Sungai Kecil plantation quarters in Penang for generations.

Can't sell your presidential plane? Mexico mulls raffle instead

Can't sell your presidential plane? Mexico mulls raffle instead

The government’s efforts to sell the plane over the past year came to nothing.
When Hadi Awang compares G25 to a terrorist group

When Hadi Awang compares G25 to a terrorist group

Who is a danger to Malaysian society - someone like Hadi Awang or G25?

US House committee renews push for Pompeo's Iran testimony

US House committee renews push for Pompeo's Iran testimony

The committee threatens to subpoena US Secretary of State for information regarding Presiden Trump's order to kill Iranian military commander.

Is the 18pct discount by Plus a big deal?

Is the 18pct discount by Plus a big deal?

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini attempts to answer questions on the decision to cut toll charges by 18 percent.

Yoursay: Good to reduce tolls, bad to extend concession

Yoursay: Good to reduce tolls, bad to extend concession

YOURSAY | ‘The decision not to sell Plus to private bidders is definitely good news for M’sians.’
Kimanis polls closes with expected record turnout

Kimanis polls closes with expected record turnout

LIVE REPORT | Malaysiakini brings you live coverage of the Kimanis by-election polling process.

Reduced tolls on Plus highways from Feb 1, and 9 news from yesterday

Reduced tolls on Plus highways from Feb 1, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Bersatu to wait for court decision on Dengkil rep, party members nabbed for drugs abuse

Bersatu to wait for court decision on Dengkil rep, party members nabbed for drugs abuse

Party chairperson Mahathir Mohamad says Bersatu will decide on the fate of its Selangor state assemblyperson after the court's verdict.