Archive - 16 April 2016

No names for Najib's replacement as PM, says Mahathir

No names for Najib's replacement as PM, says Mahathir

This is despite Zaid Ibrahim endorsing Zahid Hamidi as the new prime minister.
Second earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture

Second earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture

The number of casualties so far stands at 32 people.
'Trying to win by barring DAP leaders an insult to S'wak voters'

'Trying to win by barring DAP leaders an insult to S'wak voters'

'That's foolish to think this way,' says DAP's Liew Chin Tong after his deportation.
Two cops probed for allegedly freeing suspect who raped four year old

Two cops probed for allegedly freeing suspect who raped four year old

Police are also stil hunting for the freed suspect.
Zahid visits Kelantan MB in hospital

Zahid visits Kelantan MB in hospital

Ahmad Yakob is recovering after a minor operation due to a haemorrhage on the left side of his head.
Police waiting for AG's feedback on four investigation papers against Dr M

Police waiting for AG's feedback on four investigation papers against Dr M

IGP also advises Mahathir to respect the federal constitution.
Zakir's presence triggers a phenomenon in T'ganu

Zakir's presence triggers a phenomenon in T'ganu

'We did not expect his every lecture to be attended by thousands of people,' says state exco member.
Muhyiddin blasts Azalina in her own backyard

Muhyiddin blasts Azalina in her own backyard

At a ceramah in Pengerang, the former DPM also questions her reading ability.
Terengganu MB responds to medical student's plight

Terengganu MB responds to medical student's plight

T'ganu MB meets the student after she raised her plight in a forum.
‘Bad press over RM30 prize good news for cycling programme’

‘Bad press over RM30 prize good news for cycling programme’

No one knew about JCM before, and now they do, says Khairy.
Muhyiddin rues Najib's unrivalled unpopularity in M'sian history

Muhyiddin rues Najib's unrivalled unpopularity in M'sian history

'Never in the political history of the country has the popularity of a PM plummet to 27 percent. Never.'
Perlis prince tells Muslims to change their attitudes

Perlis prince tells Muslims to change their attitudes

Be more hardworking and productive, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail urges.
'Dr M must apologise to PM after Saudi minister statement'

'Dr M must apologise to PM after Saudi minister statement'

UPDATED 6.45PM | Salleh Said Keruak, Umno veterans and Kayveas says so after the Saudi minister's comment.
Vernacular schools and national unity

Vernacular schools and national unity

A compromise must be made by both sides.
Rosmah shares lessons from M'sia at First Ladies conference

Rosmah shares lessons from M'sia at First Ladies conference

She shares three salient points in cancer control in Malaysia.
S'wak bumiputera no longer 'lain-lain' in official forms

S'wak bumiputera no longer 'lain-lain' in official forms

Zahid makes the announcement and urges all to support Adenan.
Hadi hugs preacher Zakir, Najib shakes his hand

Hadi hugs preacher Zakir, Najib shakes his hand

PAS and Umno presidents both call on the controversial Muslim preacher ahead of his KL lecture.
KJ: I'm ready to debate any prince, but TMJ doesn't acknowledge me

KJ: I'm ready to debate any prince, but TMJ doesn't acknowledge me

Khairy questions whether Tunku Ismail would acknowledge him as a debate opponent with value.
Rahman promises Taman Manggis exposes, plus roadshows

Rahman promises Taman Manggis exposes, plus roadshows

This after a debate with Guan Eng is canned on police advice.
Another DAP MP barred from entering Sarawak

Another DAP MP barred from entering Sarawak

Liew Chin Tong is sent back to KL, hours after Lim Guan Eng sails through.
'Court's decision to jail, not fine Haris alarming'

'Court's decision to jail, not fine Haris alarming'

NGO Negara-Ku questions why Haris was not fined as the option was available when he was charged.

Lim goads Rahman on, suggesting minister saved by IGP

Lim goads Rahman on, suggesting minister saved by IGP

TV3 canceled debate but Lim says as far as he is concerned, the event is still on.
Rahman-Guan Eng debate canned on police request

Rahman-Guan Eng debate canned on police request

UPDATED 3.02PM | TV3 accedes the police chief's request, citing prejudice to ongoing investigations.
Khairy: With Saudi minister claim, RM2.6b donation issue resolved

Khairy: With Saudi minister claim, RM2.6b donation issue resolved

Khairy calls on all to 'make viral' the Saudi official's latest statement claiming awareness of the 'donation' to Najib.
No love or hate, just straight answers, Pua tells 1MDB chief

No love or hate, just straight answers, Pua tells 1MDB chief

The PJ Utara MP rebuts Arul Kanda saying he desires no other pleasure than answers about the 1MDB scandal.
At least 21 dead in latest Japan quake

At least 21 dead in latest Japan quake

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan's south-western Kumamoto Prefecture today.
Let people decide new PM democratically, says anti-Najib group

Let people decide new PM democratically, says anti-Najib group

It is pressing on with the Citizens' Declaration as ridicule facing Malaysians is unprecedented, says the secretariat.
Ku Li won't take sides in Dr M-Najib battle

Ku Li won't take sides in Dr M-Najib battle

 'How can I support someone who isn't with Umno even if we share the same views?'
Ban me, let others in, Guan Eng tells S'wak gov't

Ban me, let others in, Guan Eng tells S'wak gov't

UPDATE 1.46PM | DAP will contest 29 out of 82 seats up for grabs. 
A man of faith never speaks ill of another religion

A man of faith never speaks ill of another religion

YOURSAY | ‘Zakir starts every argument by saying that only his religion is right…’
Zakir not a preacher you would want for your country

Zakir not a preacher you would want for your country

COMMENT | Though not an open supporter of terrorism, he is guilty of propagating falsities about Christianity.
SUPP biggest loser in BN 'direct candidate' move, DAP gains

SUPP biggest loser in BN 'direct candidate' move, DAP gains

It only benefits BN splinters and even DAP in Chinese majority seats, say pundits.
Minority judgment on why gov’t can’t sue for defamation

Minority judgment on why gov’t can’t sue for defamation

Justice David Wong argues gov’t has many legal avenues to protect its standing.
No reason why auditor-general’s report still cloaked in secrecy

No reason why auditor-general’s report still cloaked in secrecy

C4 chief says convention is that its findings are presented to Parliament to be debated.
Mahathir on why Umno is worth saving

Mahathir on why Umno is worth saving

INTERVIEW | In this first of a two-part series, Mahathir talks candidly about Umno and Najib.
Guan Eng cruises through S’wak immigration amid mass barring

Guan Eng cruises through S’wak immigration amid mass barring

He was allowed to enter the state along with Penang exco Chow Kon Yeow.
Saudi minister’s U-turn too little, too late

Saudi minister’s U-turn too little, too late

YOURSAY | ‘The problem with this statement is the time it took for it to come to the fore.’
Kini Roundup: Donation twist, Save M'sia under spotlight, trouble in S'wak

Kini Roundup: Donation twist, Save M'sia under spotlight, trouble in S'wak

RECAP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Who believes Shahrol made 1MDB decisions on his own?

Who believes Shahrol made 1MDB decisions on his own?

YOURSAY | ‘If any plan I signed is erroneous, I can’t say it is the typist’s mistake.’