Archive - 3 December 2018

Lifting moratorium on repressive laws a step backwards

Lifting moratorium on repressive laws a step backwards

LETTER | There is a recent trend of backtracking on human rights promises of the new gov't now they are in power. 

Cops record Ganabatirau's statement over temple riots

Cops record Ganabatirau's statement over temple riots

Officers were seen entering his office at the state secretariat building earlier today.

US law group: Urgent need for tribunal for crimes against Rohingya

US law group: Urgent need for tribunal for crimes against Rohingya

PILPG says Myanmar military likely committed crimes against humanity, genocide and war crimes.

Audit report finds issues in Finas' finances

Audit report finds issues in Finas' finances

AUDIT REPORT | Film corporation failed to confirm accuracy of deferred grant balance and funds worth RM95m.

Felda launches anti-corruption policy

Felda launches anti-corruption policy

Amid cuts for TAR UC, Lim announces RM6m for 3 private colleges

Amid cuts for TAR UC, Lim announces RM6m for 3 private colleges

Auditor-general urges PAC to probe two ministries

Auditor-general urges PAC to probe two ministries

AUDIT REPORT | 'This does not mean that wrongdoing has been proven,' clarifies Madinah Mohamad.

Audit report reveals nearly 80pct of dilapidated school upgrades delayed

Audit report reveals nearly 80pct of dilapidated school upgrades delayed

AUDIT REPORT | Just 22 percent of total projects under MOE and JKR were completed on time.

Soros-founded school says it is being forced out of Hungary

Soros-founded school says it is being forced out of Hungary

'A European institution has been ousted from a member state of the EU,' says the Central European University rector.

Injured firefighter Adib now able to nod, open eyes

Injured firefighter Adib now able to nod, open eyes

He is still in critical but stable condition, according to deputy minister Mohamed Farid Md Rafik.

RM279m in housing subsidies used for other purposes - Audit report

RM279m in housing subsidies used for other purposes - Audit report

AUDIT REPORT | RM1R1M scheme deemed to fall short of target, with just over half the units built.

55 remanded over temple riots, cops appeal for info on 28

55 remanded over temple riots, cops appeal for info on 28

A total of 11 more suspects were remanded today, while eight had their remand orders extended.

Floods in S'gor to continue until completion of all mitigation projects

Floods in S'gor to continue until completion of all mitigation projects

AUDIT REPORT | Only 33 of 75 planned projects were completed between 2014 and 2017, says the report.

Utusan in the midst of formulating regularisation plan

Utusan in the midst of formulating regularisation plan

The media company has eight months to submit its plan to the relevant authorities for approval.

Audit report: BN announced 4,000 homes for settlers, but gave no funds

Audit report: BN announced 4,000 homes for settlers, but gave no funds

AUDIT REPORT | Less than half of the Rumah Bina Negara units were built when funds were later allocated.

Penang mufti: No need to hold anti-Icerd rally

Penang mufti: No need to hold anti-Icerd rally

He is worried that certain quarters with ill intentions may take advantage and make the situation worse.

BFM: Internal probe underway, some employees on leave

BFM: Internal probe underway, some employees on leave

Founder Malek Ali assures that the station is taking all allegations of sexual harassment seriously.

Harapan, BN reps spar on Icerd, accuse each other of sowing discord

Harapan, BN reps spar on Icerd, accuse each other of sowing discord

PARLIAMENT | Blame pinned on opposition for backing anti-Icerd rally, and on gov't for not opposing the treaty enough.

Najib claims Maszlee will soon be in history books himself

Najib claims Maszlee will soon be in history books himself

This after the minister says the 1MDB scandal and 'robbers' will be included in the syllabus.

Waytha: New committee should oversee Seafield temple

Waytha: New committee should oversee Seafield temple

Minister also says federal and Selangor governments working closely to resolve the land tussle.

Maszlee on IIUM post: I gave them more academic freedom, and quit

Maszlee on IIUM post: I gave them more academic freedom, and quit

INTERVIEW | The education minister explains the reason he took up the post, which drew brickbats.

Umno Youth leader drubs Perkasa boss over 'incendiary remarks'

Umno Youth leader drubs Perkasa boss over 'incendiary remarks'

Bill to amend UUCA to unshackle students will be tabled tomorrow

Bill to amend UUCA to unshackle students will be tabled tomorrow

What happens where there's a faulty SPM question?

What happens where there's a faulty SPM question?

LETTER | The Examinations Board should come to a fair decision on how this question will be marked. 

Qatar to withdraw from Opec and focus on gas exports

Qatar to withdraw from Opec and focus on gas exports

The country, however, says the move is not driven by a diplomatic dispute with the group's de facto leader Saudi Arabia. 

Anti-Icerd rally given green light by police, DBKL

Anti-Icerd rally given green light by police, DBKL

Azmin heads to Vienna as oil price falls below Budget 2019 estimate

Azmin heads to Vienna as oil price falls below Budget 2019 estimate

M'sia to seek clarity on earlier Opec commitment to cut production by 20,000 barrels a day.
Can Bersatu change the equation in S'wak?

Can Bersatu change the equation in S'wak?

Umno never spread its wings to Sarawak, but the two-year-old Bersatu has. Malaysiakini speaks to locals on this.

Happy birthday, DPM

Happy birthday, DPM

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail waves candidly to photographers who wished her a happy birthday in Parliament.

Seafield temple clashes: 68 arrested so far, says IGP

Seafield temple clashes: 68 arrested so far, says IGP

Mohamad Fuzi Harun adds that the situation at ground zero is under control. 

Committing to preserve interfaith harmony

Committing to preserve interfaith harmony

LETTER | We bear mutual responsibility to maintain and sustain the peace and harmony that helped us to cherish the rich and beautiful religious diversity of our beloved nation Malaysia.

Gov't formulating gender equality bill for women

Gov't formulating gender equality bill for women

This is to ensure women enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedom - DPM.
No need to lift moratorium on arbitrary laws

No need to lift moratorium on arbitrary laws

ADUN SPEAKS | Doing so sends the wrong message that Harapan condones obnoxious laws passed by BN gov’t.
IPCMC: Police must have the right to appeal, says ex-IGP

IPCMC: Police must have the right to appeal, says ex-IGP

'When other citizens got the rights, why shouldn't they (the police) have that right?' asks Hanif Omar. 

Suspects taken to Seafield temple to facilitate riot probe

Suspects taken to Seafield temple to facilitate riot probe

They arrived at the scene escorted by police and FRU officers.

MP questions lucrative number plates for Najib's propaganda unit

MP questions lucrative number plates for Najib's propaganda unit

Three such number plate series were granted to Brandworth Corp, which served the PM's Dept during Najib's term.
National cyber security policy to be introduced next year

National cyber security policy to be introduced next year

The Icerd outrage: How it was sparked and the facts

The Icerd outrage: How it was sparked and the facts

Think in the round, not in the lump

Think in the round, not in the lump

COMMENT | Johor Permaisuri deploys timely post that's balm for a vexed polity
Umno MP: Tabung Haji police report aimed at embarrassing me

Umno MP: Tabung Haji police report aimed at embarrassing me

'Tabung Haji never allowed me to defend myself,' says Abdul Azeez
CIJ: Using Sedition Act on Papagomo is 'a step backwards'

CIJ: Using Sedition Act on Papagomo is 'a step backwards'

Zahid: MCA has no right to demand BN dissolution, should know its position

Zahid: MCA has no right to demand BN dissolution, should know its position

The BN chairperson says he will consult with the 'other four' BN component parties on the fate of the coalition.

Military aided Saudi's war efforts in Yemen, cabinet not informed

Military aided Saudi's war efforts in Yemen, cabinet not informed

Correcting several misconceptions on certified sustainable palm oil

Correcting several misconceptions on certified sustainable palm oil

Malaysia to have first ever overseas branch campus of Japanese varsity

Malaysia to have first ever overseas branch campus of Japanese varsity

Japan changed its policy on establishing overseas campuses, following a request by Dr Mahathir, says its ambassador to Malaysia. 

Mexico’s new gov’t prepares sale of former president’s plane

Mexico’s new gov’t prepares sale of former president’s plane

298 recommendations in Auditor-General's Report 2017 Series 2

298 recommendations in Auditor-General's Report 2017 Series 2

The report also included confirmation of 2017 financial statements of federal statutory bodies, Federal Consolidated Funds, trust accounts, and other agencies, says the auditor-general.

1MDB scandal will be written in M'sian history, says Maszlee

1MDB scandal will be written in M'sian history, says Maszlee

UPDATED 2.47PM | PARLIAMENT | The education minister said this is so that future generations will not repeat such mistakes.

PAS: Don't use Tabung Haji exposé to distract from anti-Icerd rally

PAS: Don't use Tabung Haji exposé to distract from anti-Icerd rally

Children with disabilities don’t want ‘special’ treatment

Children with disabilities don’t want ‘special’ treatment

COMMENT | They have rights to the same things as everyone else – education, health, protection and care.
Ensure justice is served in sexual harassment probe at local radio station

Ensure justice is served in sexual harassment probe at local radio station

LETTER | Sexual harassment is a serious matter in journalism and should not be condoned by anyone.

Power given to gov't not to serve self-interests - Dr M

Power given to gov't not to serve self-interests - Dr M

The prime minister reminds civil servants that the country will not progress if the mandate given by the people is abused.

DOJ: US businessperson prepped 1MDB talking points for Najib

DOJ: US businessperson prepped 1MDB talking points for Najib

Labour threatens PM May with new Brexit hurdle

Labour threatens PM May with new Brexit hurdle

The Opposition party to press for contempt proceedings.
UK manufacturers head for sharp Brexit slowdown in 2019 - EEF

UK manufacturers head for sharp Brexit slowdown in 2019 - EEF

Brexit uncertainty hits foreign demand and businesses brace for potential shortages of raw materials.

Ambrin: I will explain everything on 1MDB audit report tomorrow

Ambrin: I will explain everything on 1MDB audit report tomorrow

'Let them (PAC) judge me after that,' says the former auditor-general.
Yoursay: Revisit court decisions made by ex-chief justice

Yoursay: Revisit court decisions made by ex-chief justice

YOURSAY | Did the 'special rights' apply to the law Abdul Hamid was supposed to mete out?
G20 seals landmark deal on WTO reform by ducking 'taboo words'

G20 seals landmark deal on WTO reform by ducking 'taboo words'

Delegates, however, gave no details of the proposed reform.
'Not without us': OKU activists press Harapan for greater inclusivity

'Not without us': OKU activists press Harapan for greater inclusivity

Fireman Adib no longer needs life support machine for his heart

Fireman Adib no longer needs life support machine for his heart

However, he still needs a ventilator for his lungs.
The gov't wants you to spend more time with your family

The gov't wants you to spend more time with your family

COMMENT | With stricter regulation of entertainment joints, Harapan is telling you how to live.

Yoursay: Former auditor-general Ambrin - from hero to zero

Yoursay: Former auditor-general Ambrin - from hero to zero

PAS orders full turnout at anti-Icerd rally; MCA wants BN dissolved

PAS orders full turnout at anti-Icerd rally; MCA wants BN dissolved

Home Ministry leaving probes on Waytha, Ganabatirau to police

Home Ministry leaving probes on Waytha, Ganabatirau to police

The probes follow allegedly seditious and racial remarks made by the two politicians in wake of riots.