Archive - 26 April 2019

Mkini photog, CEO win at the MPI-Petronas Journalism Awards 2018

Mkini photog, CEO win at the MPI-Petronas Journalism Awards 2018

Anwar says S'pore 'a great friend and neighbour'

Anwar says S'pore 'a great friend and neighbour'

An open letter to Dr M

An open letter to Dr M

LETTER | You and Harapan pledged to save Malaysia but are doing the exact opposite of your GE14 manifesto.

Muhyiddin's aide reveals 'truth' behind exco reshuffle to counter slander

Muhyiddin's aide reveals 'truth' behind exco reshuffle to counter slander

He says Muhyiddin would have abided by Dr M's decision if he had known about it.

CEO's widow willing to follow strict bail conditions - Shafee

CEO's widow willing to follow strict bail conditions - Shafee

Samirah Muzaffar is appealing against a High Court's refusal to grant her bail.
Insulting the king: gardener gets two months' jail

Insulting the king: gardener gets two months' jail

Sri Lankan police hunt 140 people linked to Easter bombings

Sri Lankan police hunt 140 people linked to Easter bombings

About 10,000 troops deployed for searches, security work.
Rubber smallholders in Sabah to receive RM600 each

Rubber smallholders in Sabah to receive RM600 each

Finance Ministry has set aside RM42mil for distribution to 70,000 plantation smallholders.

'Influential person' offered Muhyiddin PM post after GE14, says aide

'Influential person' offered Muhyiddin PM post after GE14, says aide

Marzuki Mohamad says his boss turned this down out of respect for Mahathir.

BN not ready to accept Parti Cinta as member yet

BN not ready to accept Parti Cinta as member yet

PCM's application to join the coalition has not been approved.

Sandakan by-election: EC reminds all to adhere to election ethics, laws

Sandakan by-election: EC reminds all to adhere to election ethics, laws

Home loan rejected? Complain to MOF - Guan Eng

Home loan rejected? Complain to MOF - Guan Eng

Action may be taken against banks that reject loan applications without reasonable justification.

Amid claims Dr M mulled quitting, Muhyiddin quips he 'berhenti' in China

Amid claims Dr M mulled quitting, Muhyiddin quips he 'berhenti' in China

Bersatu president denies there is a rift between Mahathir and him, but acknowledges they have differing opinions.

Survey finds Harapan saddled with unpopular policies

Survey finds Harapan saddled with unpopular policies

Economic confidence in Harapan plummets, but voters willing to give time

Economic confidence in Harapan plummets, but voters willing to give time

Woman charged with abusing two girls with hot kitchen tongs

Woman charged with abusing two girls with hot kitchen tongs

Meizura Kadis, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to 20 years imprisonment if convicted for allegedly scalding her friend's daughters.
Water supply in affected areas almost fully restored

Water supply in affected areas almost fully restored

Syabas thanks consumers for their cooperation.

Stranded Malaysian climber gets dramatic helicopter rescue in Himalayas

Stranded Malaysian climber gets dramatic helicopter rescue in Himalayas

Names of prospective IGP given to PM - Muhyiddin

Names of prospective IGP given to PM - Muhyiddin

Debunking the common myths about palm oil

Debunking the common myths about palm oil

In a sea of pros and cons surrounding palm oil, public ignorance must go first.
M'sia to get its first artificial intelligence park

M'sia to get its first artificial intelligence park

Najib misled by wording of 7 SRC charges, says defence

Najib misled by wording of 7 SRC charges, says defence

Ex-PM seeks to strike out charges, with lawyers arguing he had insufficient notice of the alleged offences' details. 

New PTPTN repayment scheme soon to be ready for public comment

New PTPTN repayment scheme soon to be ready for public comment

The scheme would include a 'modified' version of the scheduled salary deduction mechanism that received much backlash last year.

Poll: PM sees massive dip in approval rating, down to 46pct

Poll: PM sees massive dip in approval rating, down to 46pct

Love it, hate it, palm oil is used in many foods and non-food products

Love it, hate it, palm oil is used in many foods and non-food products

Bread, chocolate, margarine, pizza and soap, almost half the supermarket products.
Students evacuated as IMU receives bomb threat

Students evacuated as IMU receives bomb threat

Calories and nutrition for world population

Calories and nutrition for world population

Breaking down the 'healthy' behind palm oil.

PBS names Linda Tsen for Sandakan, banks on ex-MP's experience for upset

PBS names Linda Tsen for Sandakan, banks on ex-MP's experience for upset

Time to build new Penang gov't offices, state assembly building

Time to build new Penang gov't offices, state assembly building

We need new working space for our government officers, as we will also be having more staff, says governor.
New Zealand cops red-faced as thief steals 11 guns from station

New Zealand cops red-faced as thief steals 11 guns from station

Bukit Aman running internal probe on seven Pekan cops arrested by MACC

Bukit Aman running internal probe on seven Pekan cops arrested by MACC

Resign, Thomas, for letting us down terribly

Resign, Thomas, for letting us down terribly

LETTER | The AG's contempt proceedings go against freedom of speech.

Azis Jamman in stable condition after surgery

Azis Jamman in stable condition after surgery

Scaled-down Rimba Kiara project win-win solution - Minister

Scaled-down Rimba Kiara project win-win solution - Minister

He also dismisses allegations of conflict of interest stemming from his position in the landowner, the Federal Territory Foundation.

MACC obtains four-day remand for a Datuk Seri and her adviser

MACC obtains four-day remand for a Datuk Seri and her adviser

Penang finances strong and stable - RM230mil revenue increase for 2018

Penang finances strong and stable - RM230mil revenue increase for 2018

Governor cites strong performance as proof that competency, accountability and transparency (CAT) policy is paying off.

Don't 'run away', attend Rome Statute forum: Student activist dares academics

Don't 'run away', attend Rome Statute forum: Student activist dares academics

Gov’t mulls including ‘anti-racial discrimination’ to fair housing policy

Gov’t mulls including ‘anti-racial discrimination’ to fair housing policy

Mahathir expresses full support for China's Belt and Road initiative

Mahathir expresses full support for China's Belt and Road initiative

After Rantau fiasco, Amanah warns against rogue candidates in Sandakan

After Rantau fiasco, Amanah warns against rogue candidates in Sandakan

All must unite to fight the scourge of terrorism

All must unite to fight the scourge of terrorism

LETTER | Only by collective efforts can such atrocious crimes be prevented.
Parliament 'too powerful'? Speaker to slow down reforms to help MPs adapt

Parliament 'too powerful'? Speaker to slow down reforms to help MPs adapt

Mohamad Ariff also reportedly chides uncouth MPs for tainting the august house.
Minister: 1.9m tonnes of palm oil exports to China will aid smallholders

Minister: 1.9m tonnes of palm oil exports to China will aid smallholders

Mahathir meets Xi in joint pursuit of better relations

Mahathir meets Xi in joint pursuit of better relations

'They blame me when it rains and when it doesn't' – AG on Rome Statute

'They blame me when it rains and when it doesn't' – AG on Rome Statute

UK aid funds six global sexual exploitation, anti-slavery projects

UK aid funds six global sexual exploitation, anti-slavery projects

The Modern Slavery Innovation Fund is funding these projects, from Malaysia to Mauritius.
China's Xi says Belt and Road must be green, sustainable

China's Xi says Belt and Road must be green, sustainable

The superpower has repeatedly said it is not seeking to trap anyone with debt and only has good intentions.

Leaders must be wary when using social media

Leaders must be wary when using social media

LETTER | Messaging on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram can be grossly misinterpreted.
Sri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid fears of more attacks

Sri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid fears of more attacks

DAP logo to be used in Sandakan by-election, says Shafie

DAP logo to be used in Sandakan by-election, says Shafie

Matriculation: Boosting overall intake isn't right solution, says MIC

Matriculation: Boosting overall intake isn't right solution, says MIC

M Veeran says Indian community's main gripe is perceived racism and favouritism shown by Education Ministry.

Goldman Sachs and other banks targeted by climate activists in London

Goldman Sachs and other banks targeted by climate activists in London

EU, UN launch joint project to prevent nuclear terrorism acts

EU, UN launch joint project to prevent nuclear terrorism acts

This will be done through the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.

Sri Lanka revises death toll from attacks to 253, down by 100

Sri Lanka revises death toll from attacks to 253, down by 100

Yoursay: Hadi’s deliberate misreading of the constitution spells danger

Yoursay: Hadi’s deliberate misreading of the constitution spells danger

YOURSAY | ‘Let the bigots of old fade away, so that the new generation can start to think critically.’
IGP: Two Sabah areas are now transit points for IS militants

IGP: Two Sabah areas are now transit points for IS militants

Yoursay: 10 pct for non-bumis in matriculation intake is way too low

Yoursay: 10 pct for non-bumis in matriculation intake is way too low

Malaysia Innovation Policy Council to drive growth of tech industry

Malaysia Innovation Policy Council to drive growth of tech industry

Cotton wool wrap for Malays, barbed wire for non-Muslims

Cotton wool wrap for Malays, barbed wire for non-Muslims

Johor ruler offers olive branch to Putrajaya, and 7 things that happened yesterday

Johor ruler offers olive branch to Putrajaya, and 7 things that happened yesterday

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