Bukit Aman: We have traced pink diamond money trail
(The Star) - Bukit Aman has pieced together the money trail behind the purchase of a pink diamond that allegedly used 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.
Bukit Aman IGP secretariat…
TMJ meets with Umno and PAS youth chiefs
(The Star) - Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim has granted an audience to Johor Umno youth leaders and their PAS counterparts.
State Umno youth chief Mohd Hairi Md Shah said…
ICC rejects request to investigate war crimes in Afghanistan
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected a request to investigate alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
(BBC) - In a press release, judges of the court highlighted Afghanistan's instability…
Brunei says controversial Sharia law aimed at ‘prevention’
Brunei's foreign ministry has said implementing Sharia law is about prevention rather than punishment, after intense criticism of its decision to implement the strict Islamic code.
(BBC) - Under…
Russia passes bill to allow internet to be cut off from foreign servers
(The Guardian) - Russian politicians have approved a controversial bill that would allow Moscow to cut off the country’s internet traffic from foreign servers, in a key second reading that paves…
IMF and World Bank urge caution with China loans
(FMT) - Increased lending by China to developing nations is increasingly under the spotlight amid concerns that growing debt burdens and onerous conditions could sow the seeds of a crisis.
The…
UUM defends Zakir Naik talk, says none made to attend
(MMO) - Universiti Utara Malaysia will proceed with hosting a talk by controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik, which an administrator said was to give students a glimpse of reality.
Deputy…
Sources: Jho Low believed to be roaming freely in China
(MMO) - Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low is believed to be residing in China as he had allegedly moved unfettered within the country recently, a report citing sources has said.…
Prominent businessman and wife claim trial to exploiting domestic workers
(FMT) - The former president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and his wife were charged with three counts of exploitation and forced labour at the Sessions…
RM3.5mil ‘given to Terengganu PAS’
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigators discovered the source to be Umno.
(The Star) - Investigations into the RM90mil PAS allegedly received from Umno has also uncovered that…
Urgent meeting over Jho Low-linked COO
The decision to hire Su Ling out of 59 applicants was made by a three-man panel headed by OCM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria, deputy president Datuk Seri Azim Zabidi and secretary general Dato…
Anwar: What discord? Criticism within Pakatan part of new culture
"You have an old Umno mindset. You see just a bit of criticism, and you panic. Let it be. This is a new culture. We give criticism, and we air our views."
(The Star) - Exchange of criticism…
Mahathir repeats what he said in 1985 about the Raja-Raja Melayu
(MMO) - Granting Rulers absolute power may lead to them advancing their personal interests instead of their states, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.
News portal Malaysiakini reported that…
Umno-PAS alliance is to counter DAP political domination
(MMO) - An alliance between Umno and PAS is necessary to return parity to the local political landscape that is allegedly dominated by the DAP, Rantau hopeful Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said today.…
Julian Assange: Wikileaks co-founder arrested in London
(BBC) - Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Mr Assange took refuge in the embassy seven years ago to avoid extradition to Sweden over a…
Johor part of Malaysia, says Dr M as spat with palace continues
(FMT) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad says there is no question of meddling in Johor’s affairs as suggested by the Sultan of Johor yesterday, as a spat continues between the prime minister and members of…
KLCI drops 0.69% to lowest level in 3 years
(The Edge Market) - The FBM KLCI dropped 0.69% to its lowest level in three years at the midday break today and wiped out some 267 points from its 2018 peak of 1,895.18.
At 12.30pm, the FBM…
Rafizi on pink diamond: It’s Najib’s word against DoJ filing
The fact that Rosmah did not end up with the diamond did not negate the case that the diamond was bought using 1MDB funds, according to US investigations.
(The Star) - Although the government…
Johor Sultan: Some people need to stop making noise
(The Star) - Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar wants certain quarters to stop meddling in matters concerning the state.
His Majesty said he was currently overseas but was…
We’re not absolute monarchy, neither is Johor, says Dr Mahathir
(FMT) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad has defended his view that the palace has no role in the appointment of the menteri besar, in remarks which are likely to increase tension between him and the Johor…
Rosmah wants ‘pink diamond’ accusers to apologise to the people
(The Star) - It is more important that the people who accused her of purchasing a 22-carat pink diamond apologise to the people than to apologise to her, says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
The wife…
Sarawak MP tells why constitutional amendment bill failed
(FMT) - Former federal minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he chose not to support a constitutional amendment on the status of Sabah and Sarawak tabled by the Pakatan Harapan government…
Fake News in India and Indonesia’s Elections 2019
(The Diplomat) - As two of the largest democracies in the world gear up for elections in April and May 2019, it is worth paying close attention to the potential impact of fake news. Fake news is a…
Occupy movement leaders found guilty of causing a public nuisance in Hong Kong
(SCMP) - Verdicts have been handed down for nine key figures accused of organising the 2014 Occupy movement, a series of pro-democracy protests that shut down substantial portions of Hong Kong’s…
Minister: Six states approved water rate hikes, two more soon
Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar announced today that six states have agreed to raise water tariffs, with two others to do so shortly.
(MMO) - The Kuala Langat MP…
New Johor MB up to elected party, not palace, says Dr M
(FMT) - Dr Mahathir Mohamad today maintained that the prerogative to appoint the next Johor menteri besar remains with the government and not the palace, following a series of hard-hitting…
‘PH failed to keep its pledge’
I have been let down by the previous administration and had hoped that Pakatan would carry out what it promised to do
(The Star) - Kindergarten teacher M. Indira Gandhi says she is let down by…
Attempt to restore the status of Sabah and Sarawak fails
(MMO) - Pakatan Harapan leaders expressed their disappointment after the attempt to amend the Federal Constitution, with regard to the status of Sabah and Sarawak, was shot down at the policy…
‘I told you Rosmah didn’t buy pink diamond’, says Najib
(FMT) - Najib Razak tonight criticised those who claimed his wife, Rosmah Mansor, had purchased a US$27 million (RM110.7 million) 22-carat pink diamond after Putrajaya confirmed no purchase took…
TMJ: Bring it on if I’ve said anything seditious
(The Star) - Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim (pic) says he is ready to face any criminal action if he has indeed made any seditious remarks.
"Sila (please do). If I have to…