Archive - 27 March 2016

Hadi reminds PAS members to stay away from Citizens' Declaration

Hadi reminds PAS members to stay away from Citizens' Declaration

He says leadership change should not invite chaos.
Najib wishes Christian community Happy Easter

Najib wishes Christian community Happy Easter

'God bless you, PM!' his Facebook fans say in return.
Motorcyclist rams into parked trailer, woman dies

Motorcyclist rams into parked trailer, woman dies

The motorcyclist hit the rear end of the trailer at high speed, police say.
Sirul videos not recorded in detention, insists Australian immigration

Sirul videos not recorded in detention, insists Australian immigration

This is based on his experience, the flannel backdrop and CCTV recordings.
'Bad feng shui' may have led to bungalow deal, says DAP MP

'Bad feng shui' may have led to bungalow deal, says DAP MP

Teresa Kok says many protests, including a mock funeral, have been held at Jalan Pinhorn.
Dr M: Not for us to say who's next PM, it may not be Zahid

Dr M: Not for us to say who's next PM, it may not be Zahid

CONGRESS | He acknowleges that by convention, the next PM will come from party with the most MPs - Umno.
'Sign without fear, Najib can't jail a million people'

'Sign without fear, Najib can't jail a million people'

UPDATED 9.17PM | CONGRESS | Mahathir urges all to back the Citizens' Declaration.
Dr M urges rulers pressure Najib out, says late Johor sultan his friend

Dr M urges rulers pressure Najib out, says late Johor sultan his friend

UPATED 8.34PM | CONGRESS | He rubbishes claims that palace-government ties are better under Najib.
Azizah sidesteps question of whether she’ll meet Dr M

Azizah sidesteps question of whether she’ll meet Dr M

PKR president says this is irrelevant, as PKR’s objective is not just to oust Najib.
Zam confirms Utusan editor pushed out over 1MDB, RM2.6b stance

Zam confirms Utusan editor pushed out over 1MDB, RM2.6b stance

Ku Seman Ku Hussain quit the Umno-owned daily after 32 years of service.
Journalists aren’t lobbyists, says former Utusan editor

Journalists aren’t lobbyists, says former Utusan editor

Ku Seman in his last Mingguan column urges Utusan journalists to ‘free their readers’ minds’.
Keep hands off rakyat's money, Rafizi tells Najib and wife

Keep hands off rakyat's money, Rafizi tells Najib and wife

UPDATED 6.52PM | CONGRESS | The Pandan MP points out how he didn’t disturb Mahathir, Muhyiddin and Mukhriz.
Belgium charges three suspects over airport bombing

Belgium charges three suspects over airport bombing

‘March on fear’ in Brussels is called off in order to spare the over-taxed police force.
Report: Bulldozers stopped in Shanghai by posters of leader

Report: Bulldozers stopped in Shanghai by posters of leader

The South China Morning Post reported that cops were seen yesterday removing the posters.
PAS slams Utusan for Hadi’s anti-DAP spin

PAS slams Utusan for Hadi’s anti-DAP spin

It says the article ‘Unite against DAP Agenda - Hadi’ was allegedly wrong.
Johari: Proposed political funding control act still under discussion

Johari: Proposed political funding control act still under discussion

The deputy finance minister says the panel was studying the existing related acts or laws.
Umno rebels’ leader expelled from party

Umno rebels’ leader expelled from party

UPDATED 4.25PM | CONGRESS | But GKCM’s Kamarul Azman says he wants to ‘thank’ Ku Nan for doing so.
Country’s secrets not the same as a crook’s secrets, says Zaid

Country’s secrets not the same as a crook’s secrets, says Zaid

UPDATED 3.55PM | CONGRESS | Crooks and their allies, he says, should be imprisoned, if possible for life.
Petronas dismisses social media message alleging gas release

Petronas dismisses social media message alleging gas release

The company says it has never issued such a message urging people to stay indoors.
'Zahid and Hisham should also apologise for Aminulrasyid shooting'

'Zahid and Hisham should also apologise for Aminulrasyid shooting'

UPDATED 4.54PM | Kit Siang says it is sad the IGP continues to defend the police over Aminulrasyid's fatal shooting.
Has Utusan editor quit because of RM2.6b issue?

Has Utusan editor quit because of RM2.6b issue?

Ku Seman Ku Hussain acknowledges that today’s column is his last for the newspaper.
Is Ku Li showing signs of being a ‘lallang-man’?

Is Ku Li showing signs of being a ‘lallang-man’?

YOURSAY | ‘To quote lawyer and poet Cecil Rajendra, ‘Polar bears don't lie, politicians do’.’

Judge VT Singham devoted his life for the deliverance of justice

Judge VT Singham devoted his life for the deliverance of justice

I would like to extend my personal and MIC’s condolences to the family of retired High Court Judge VT Singham.
Aminulrasyid - one death, two legal outcomes

Aminulrasyid - one death, two legal outcomes

Lawyers say the different outcomes are due to different standards of proof in civil, criminal cases.
Mahathir: Hear no evil, see no evil in Umno as all being fed

Mahathir: Hear no evil, see no evil in Umno as all being fed

LIVE | Catch the unprecedented rally of foes with our live updates and KiniTV's live broadcast of the People's Congress.
Bilqis Hijjas, behind the yellow balloon - dance, activism, family

Bilqis Hijjas, behind the yellow balloon - dance, activism, family

MALAYSIANSKINI | She was charged with dropping yellow balloons on Najib.

IGP goes after Pua for ‘distorting facts’ in Aminulrasyid tweet

IGP goes after Pua for ‘distorting facts’ in Aminulrasyid tweet

UPDATED 11.34AM | Khalid accuses the DAP MP for confusing the public on the fatal police shooting case.
Bersih must meet civil society to decide on declaration

Bersih must meet civil society to decide on declaration

COMMENT | Civil society should and must be a part of any Save Malaysia campaign.
Plight of late Johor hockey coach not forgotten

Plight of late Johor hockey coach not forgotten

YOURSAY | ‘Brian Gomez, we salute your father and your family for being so courageous.’
Syed Husin Ali won't label himself a leftist

Syed Husin Ali won't label himself a leftist

INTERVIEW | Despite life and its critical parts tangled up with leftist ideology, the scholar-writer-politician thinks the label can be a distraction.
Kini Roundup: Mahathir tells of betrayal, Umno shy on bashing DAP

Kini Roundup: Mahathir tells of betrayal, Umno shy on bashing DAP

RECAP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.