Archive - 2 December 2018

S'gor MB to meet all parties involved in temple crisis soon, says exco

S'gor MB to meet all parties involved in temple crisis soon, says exco

V Ganabatirau adds that state gov't will not flout court decision to move temple to new location. 

Riots: Hakam speaks out against use of Sedition Act, other 'repressive laws'

Riots: Hakam speaks out against use of Sedition Act, other 'repressive laws'

'GPS will not give Harapan easy passage in S'wak'

'GPS will not give Harapan easy passage in S'wak'

PBB Wanita chief says coalition will fight to convince S'wakians that only local parties are capable of representing them. 

BN has not received application from MCA to exit coalition - Zahid

BN has not received application from MCA to exit coalition - Zahid

Amid tensions, Johor Permaisuri shares family's interracial relationships

Amid tensions, Johor Permaisuri shares family's interracial relationships

Raja Zarith Sofiah expresses sadness over racial tensions following temple riots, praises Indian staff and friends who helped her family.

Vincent Tan donates RM50k to injured firefighter

Vincent Tan donates RM50k to injured firefighter

After 'amok' statement, cops to probe Ibrahim Ali

After 'amok' statement, cops to probe Ibrahim Ali

Home minister says action will be taken against Perkasa president if he has uttered words intended to spark racial tension. 

Report: Tabung Haji cooked books to justify pre-GE14 dividend payment

Report: Tabung Haji cooked books to justify pre-GE14 dividend payment

S'pore Straits Times quotes senior official as saying Tabung Haji allegedly faked its accounts to justify RM2.7b payout.

DAP Youth wants NEP to focus on the poor

DAP Youth wants NEP to focus on the poor

The resolution, which calls for the New Economic Policy to be reviewed, is one of 18 passed at national congress. 

MCA passes resolution to dissolve BN, set up new coalition

MCA passes resolution to dissolve BN, set up new coalition

PAS issues letter, instructs 'maximum' turnout at anti-Icerd rally

PAS issues letter, instructs 'maximum' turnout at anti-Icerd rally

Temple riots: Cabinet gives approval to enforce Sedition Act

Temple riots: Cabinet gives approval to enforce Sedition Act

Seafield riots: Up to cops to use Sedition Act, Anwar says

Seafield riots: Up to cops to use Sedition Act, Anwar says

What is important, stressed PKR president, is that the riot instigators are charged.

Mexicans marvel as presidents' home opened to public

Mexicans marvel as presidents' home opened to public

Newly minted Mexico gov't opens up presidential home, with one visitor describing its interiors as 'obscene ostentation'. 

S'wak kids deserve better, says emotional Maszlee

S'wak kids deserve better, says emotional Maszlee

Education minister disappointed over poor condition of Bintulu schools, resolves to make improvements. 

Harapan no 'stumbling block', we inherited a rotten system - Anwar

Harapan no 'stumbling block', we inherited a rotten system - Anwar

PKR president responds to his MCA counterpart Wee Ka Siong's criticism of the ruling coalition.

Anwar: Waytha’s ministership is Mahathir's prerogative

Anwar: Waytha’s ministership is Mahathir's prerogative

Port Dickson MP responds to Perkasa president calling for minister to resign over recent statements on temple riots. 

'Innocent until proven guilty', Asyraf says after TH reports Umno leader to cops

'Innocent until proven guilty', Asyraf says after TH reports Umno leader to cops

Umno Youth chief calls for a fair, transparent and non-prejudiced legal process. 

Depositors' savings safe despite police reports, assures Tabung Haji

Depositors' savings safe despite police reports, assures Tabung Haji

CEO Zukri Samat says the reports will have no impact upon the pilgrimage fund's operations. 

It's our wedding month, fiancée tells firefighter injured in riots

It's our wedding month, fiancée tells firefighter injured in riots

'It's December. Counting to our day. The day we have been waiting for,' Nurul Najihah posts on Facebook.

Ibrahim Ali says too many Indians in cabinet lineup

Ibrahim Ali says too many Indians in cabinet lineup

France to consider state of emergency to prevent riots recurring

France to consider state of emergency to prevent riots recurring

Gov't rep says state of emergency will be among options considered at presidential meeting on  'yellow vest' movement. 

Kula: Locals not affected by Workmen's Compensation Act repeal

Kula: Locals not affected by Workmen's Compensation Act repeal

Minister says he will ensure local workers do not get less than what they are getting now.

Howard Lee elected new DAP Youth chief

Howard Lee elected new DAP Youth chief

His rival's running mate, Chiong Yoke Kong, also records narrow win to become deputy chief. 

'It's meaningless' - Johor opposition leader returns allowance, room in protest

'It's meaningless' - Johor opposition leader returns allowance, room in protest

These do not equal democracy and transparency, says Hasni Mohammad.

Enough rhetoric, we'll 'run amok' if needed - Perkasa warns

Enough rhetoric, we'll 'run amok' if needed - Perkasa warns

Zuraida: Wakaf land plan for affordable housing under study

Zuraida: Wakaf land plan for affordable housing under study

If viable, housing minister says, it will also be made mandatory that such homes are at least 900 sq ft in size.

Law to stop habit of wasting food in the pipeline

Law to stop habit of wasting food in the pipeline

Gov't also considering imposing fines on customers at hotels and restaurants who wasted food, says DPM.

Delegates stage walkout over MCA resolution to dissolve BN

Delegates stage walkout over MCA resolution to dissolve BN

Johor supports bid to revive crooked bridge proposal

Johor supports bid to revive crooked bridge proposal

State exco Mazlan Bujang says preliminary studies on the project are being conducted.
Attack me but don't victimise students, Guan Eng tells MCA

Attack me but don't victimise students, Guan Eng tells MCA

Take a leaf from FGV's suits to recover lost monies, 1MDB told

Take a leaf from FGV's suits to recover lost monies, 1MDB told

Wanted in India, Zakir Naik insists he has not broken any law

Wanted in India, Zakir Naik insists he has not broken any law

Controversial Islamic preacher makes rare public speech in Kangar as part of a new speaking tour.

MB: Johor rejects any laws which go against constitution

MB: Johor rejects any laws which go against constitution

Osman Sapian also says that time must be given to conduct specific research on Icerd.
Conservative Indonesian Muslims hold big rally in Jakarta

Conservative Indonesian Muslims hold big rally in Jakarta

It signals the growing influence of Islamist groups ahead of the country's election in 2019.
Lim: Opposition staging rallies because they're all out of issues

Lim: Opposition staging rallies because they're all out of issues

The happens because they cannot fight Harapan with facts and figures, says the DAP sec-gen.

Federal projects in Sarawak will proceed, says PM

Federal projects in Sarawak will proceed, says PM

The state's development is Putrajaya's responsibility, adds the prime minister.
Liow calls for unity as he bids teary farewell to MCA presidency

Liow calls for unity as he bids teary farewell to MCA presidency

Ministry drawing up law for construction of houses of worship - Zuraida

Ministry drawing up law for construction of houses of worship - Zuraida

The regulation is to make it compulsory for approval to be obtained first, says the minister.

MCA should debate quitting, not dissolving BN - Gan

MCA should debate quitting, not dissolving BN - Gan

DAP Youth wants party-hopping law to stem 'worrying' Umno crossovers

DAP Youth wants party-hopping law to stem 'worrying' Umno crossovers

UPDATED 2.41PM | 'Yes, we want Harapan to expand, but not at the cost of accepting enemies,' says Wong Kah Woh.

I will be PM to take Britain out of EU, says UK's May

I will be PM to take Britain out of EU, says UK's May

Odds seem stacked against British PM on getting exit deal approved by parliament. 

Harapan gov't a 'stumbling block' to people's happiness, says Wee

Harapan gov't a 'stumbling block' to people's happiness, says Wee

UPDATED 4.18PM | MCA AGM | New president brands Harapan a mere election machine that knows little about running the country. 

New Mexico president vows to end 'rapacious' elite in first speech

New Mexico president vows to end 'rapacious' elite in first speech

'State of insurrection' as yellow vest riots engulf Paris

'State of insurrection' as yellow vest riots engulf Paris

'Guan Eng just jealous of MCA for having its own university'

'Guan Eng just jealous of MCA for having its own university'

MCA looks to Taiwan mayor to plot its political comeback

MCA looks to Taiwan mayor to plot its political comeback

UPDATED 3.17PM | MCA AGM | Party will draw inspiration from Han Kuo-yu's upset win to become mayor of Kaohsiung.

Mahathir: Yes, Bersatu's a 'racist' party, but...

Mahathir: Yes, Bersatu's a 'racist' party, but...

That does not mean it is against other non-race-based parties, the premier says.

US, China declare 90-day halt to new tariffs, White House says

US, China declare 90-day halt to new tariffs, White House says

Both countries engaging in new trade negotiations after Trump and Xi's high-stakes meeting in Argentina.

With Bersatu in S'wak, Putrajaya must take state's interests into account

With Bersatu in S'wak, Putrajaya must take state's interests into account

The people were neglected by Sarawak BN at the time, says state Harapan chief.

Of the temple attack, black shoes, iPads and the future of schooling

Of the temple attack, black shoes, iPads and the future of schooling

COMMENT | There must be a better way to chart a better future for Malaysia.

Isn’t buying votes something we know only too well?

Isn’t buying votes something we know only too well?

COMMENT | It's about time the Election Commission made clearer on what constitutes bribery during the electoral process.
Yoursay: Harapan must keep its fingers on pulse of rural electorate

Yoursay: Harapan must keep its fingers on pulse of rural electorate

YOURSAY | ‘Disaster awaits if Malay heartland ignored in pursuit of reform agenda.’
Dr M aims to capture S’wak; MCA Youth turns to activism

Dr M aims to capture S’wak; MCA Youth turns to activism

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

Temple riots: Police open four investigation papers under Sedition Act

Temple riots: Police open four investigation papers under Sedition Act