Archive - 15 April 2016

About 50 heads of villages and local leaders greeted him at the airport tonight.

They say cash prize not important, incentive was to achieve and bring glory to M'sia.

S’wak DAP, which received the document, claims it shows BN running illegal campaign using public funds.

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Najib Abdul Razak speaking at the launch of Invest Malaysia 2016 last Tuesday was justifiably upbeat over the apparent turn-around of the Malaysian economy.

A Kadir Jasin claims ‘greater powers’ are at work.

Those who were not at the event would not know about the facts of the matter, says one parent.

Minister poses question as she berates the opposition's spin on the issue.

Taiping MP making comparison with Penang, says Zambry.

However, the youngest brother wanted the body cremated, another brother David testifies.

Sessions Court found him guilty of illegally collecting deposits amounting to RM35 million, 10 years ago.

Party says its central committee will definitely apply to join BN if they win handsomely.

Zaid Ibrahim says 1MDB issues are too complicated for Malays to understand.

This means our leadership still shines in OIC context, says Najib.

Counsel Geethan Ram asks if death could have been due to ‘plastic bag asphyxia suicide’.

There is some hidden mischief in bringing in religious speakers who are touted as experts to speak on topics like ‘similarities in Islam and Hinduism’ in a multi-racial society.

There is some hidden mischief in bringing in religious speakers who are touted as experts to speak on topics like ‘similarities in Islam and Hinduism’ in a multi-racial society.

The MB is appealing Court of Appeal ruling in favour of Utusan.

COMMENT | 'If convicted, I will stay to serve out whatever sentence meted out.'

PKR says their current earning is lower than the RM1,000 minimum wage.

'We do not have many active political years left,' says the DAP veteran.

Saudi minister's remarks prove ex-PM peddled wild allegations against Najib, he says.

He will administer the state while his father pays a visit to Canada.

The U-turn by Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir on the 1MDB debacle opens up more cans of wriggling questions.

Big names in the movement must take a back seat, say analysts.

Will the Penang chief minister be given the boot from the state tomorrow?

In full view of the audience, she recites the syahadah (declaration of faith) and becomes a Muslim.

UPDATED 3.05PM | PKR vice-president says it is the people who must determine their leaders.

It says it's exercising its veto power as seat negotiation at national level not in line with state level.

Malaysians’ disbelief in PM's exoneration not due to colonial mentality.

'It is clear Pua contradicts himself. He does not know if he loves me or hates me'.

Magistrate allows Adam Adli and Mohd Fariz to refer illegal rally case to the High Court.

Former PAS veep says he had never made such allegation as reported in the PAS mouthpiece Harakah.

They are off the mark in their accusations, says former minister.

UPDATED 1.07PM | 'I think this is a complete overreaction to a small matter,' he says after being charged in a KL Sessions Court.

UPDATED 1.30PM | 'After questioning me for two days, he still wants to spend quality time with me...'

UPDATED 2.19PM | Umno supreme council member Puad Zarkashi shoots back at ex-DPM’s criticisms of 1MDB’s wrongs.

UPDATED 11.25AM | High Court dismisses Najib's application to strike out defence of fair comment. 

UPDATED 12.15PM | Seremban MP is turned back, but Kit Siang manages to enter the Land of the Hornbills.

It tells Bursa the cancellation is to improve firm’s overall returns of investments.

Deputy Youth chief Andy Yong says the country is ‘backsliding’ in freedoms, as shown by the rash of sedition charges.

A strong earthquake hit south-western Japan, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds.

YOURSAY | ‘If the best Umno can offer is someone like Zahid, then God save us...'

It was the fourth lecture by the Islamic preacher in Terengganu since arriving in the country on April 9.

As far as we are concerned, the matter is closed, says Saudi's Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir.

The PJ Utara MP throws the gauntlet at Arul Kanda, now that the excuse of an ongoing probe no longer impedes.

‘If I have to go, I will make sure to drag everyone involved…’ vows Rafizi.

YOURSAY | ‘Once Najib stops being PM, he would lose his immunity.’

COMMENT | I would rather that my Muslim friends invite speakers who deal with corruption.

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

The international rights NGO condemns the eight-month sentence on the activist for his comments on BN win in GE13.

MP SPEAKS | Based on recent revelations, the PAC should reconvene and call key witnesses like Najib to testify.

YOURSAY | ‘The truth will not set you free but will land some in jail at least.’

The ex-minister may be testing the water for Dr M, but analysts say people want genuine reform, not an Umno hawk.

He says this will only split apart the movement, which should unite ‘for one goal only’.

’How can someone like this be the prime minister?’ asks the former PM.