Archive - 17 April 2016

20,000 attend Zakir Naik's Malacca talk

20,000 attend Zakir Naik's Malacca talk

Police ban on the talk lifted after the topic was changed from 'Similarities between Hindusim and Islam'.

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In Sarawak, PM doles out funds for church, mosque

In Sarawak, PM doles out funds for church, mosque

S'WAK POLLS | Kuching places of worship receive RM8m while the state's fifth formers get laptops.

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'Moves to discredit PM haven't affected foreign investment'

'Moves to discredit PM haven't affected foreign investment'

International Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed says investor confidence is still high.

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Ten kilos of drugs in car of man linked to Damansara bombs

Ten kilos of drugs in car of man linked to Damansara bombs

Nine kilogrammes are believed to be ketamine while the remainder is suspected cocaine, police say.

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Penang MACC denies 'surrounding' police station before arrests

Penang MACC denies 'surrounding' police station before arrests

However it confirms five cops were arrested for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes.

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Guan Eng let into S'wak as he’ll behave, PBB number two says

Guan Eng let into S'wak as he’ll behave, PBB number two says

Abang Johari says as chief minister, Lim Guan Eng knows etiquette in a foreign country.

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Najib working hard to help 'gang member' Adenan win

Najib working hard to help 'gang member' Adenan win

UPDATED 9.27PM | S'WAK POLLS | PM says the federal and Sarawak governments must be in one 'gang'.

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'Saudi confirmation implies M'sia co-opted into its bloc'

'Saudi confirmation implies M'sia co-opted into its bloc'

Mohamad Sabu says Najib jeopardised Malaysia's impartiality in Middle East geo-politics.

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DAP, SUPP quarrel over distribution of BR1M cheques

DAP, SUPP quarrel over distribution of BR1M cheques

They accuse each other of 'lowbrow' politiics in delivery of cheques to poor constituents.

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DAP won't win against tycoon cash, says Kit Siang

DAP won't win against tycoon cash, says Kit Siang

S'WAK POLLS | At least five tycoons and timber merchants family members will be BN candidates.

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Info Dept DG: Stop social media slander on Najib donation

Info Dept DG: Stop social media slander on Najib donation

This includes slander against PM Najib Abdul Razak, he says.

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DAP supports sultan's Bank of Johor proposal, but...

DAP supports sultan's Bank of Johor proposal, but...

It wants focus to be on developing agriculture and on small and medium industries.

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Post-mortem for man killed in Sg Buloh prison fight

Post-mortem for man killed in Sg Buloh prison fight

Two are being investigated for murder and rioting, police say.

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Perak DAP in wrangle with BN state gov't on low-cost homes

Perak DAP in wrangle with BN state gov't on low-cost homes

It finds state's claim of having built over 40,000 units hard to believe, wants proof.

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SUPP man flays 'dictatorial' Adenan on 'unilateral' seat giveaways

SUPP man flays 'dictatorial' Adenan on 'unilateral' seat giveaways

SUPP's Pending candidate likens the sidelining of his party to Putrajaya's sidelining of S'wak.

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Damansara bombs not linked to terrorism, says Zahid

Damansara bombs not linked to terrorism, says Zahid

However police believe criminal elements are involved says the deputy prime minister.

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Saudi foreign minister must explain U-turn on RM2.6b donation

Saudi foreign minister must explain U-turn on RM2.6b donation

COMMENT | Adel Al-Jubeir first said he didn't think it came from his gov't, but now claims it did.

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Stop issuing conflicting statements on Bungalow-gate, says MACC

Stop issuing conflicting statements on Bungalow-gate, says MACC

UPDATED 9.34PM | MACC denies dragging its feet and wants all quarters to hold their tongues.

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DAP: Aborting debate with CM is Abdul Rahman’s ‘exit strategy’

DAP: Aborting debate with CM is Abdul Rahman’s ‘exit strategy’

UPDATED 3.08PM | Anthony Loke says TV3’s cancellation has deprived Lim of a chance to explain to viewers.

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Manifestations of religious intolerance worries woman behind G25

Manifestations of religious intolerance worries woman behind G25

MALAYSIANSKINI | Good governance, upholding the Federal Constitution, and reforms also on Noor Farida's mind.

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Police find four homemade bombs in Damansara apartment

Police find four homemade bombs in Damansara apartment

UPDATED 12.50PM | Police say they were discovered in an early morning raid. However suspect fled.

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No need for further probe on RM2.6b donation, says AG

No need for further probe on RM2.6b donation, says AG

UPDATED 12.39PM | Apandi Ali says it's settled as Saudi Arabia confirmed it made deposit to PM's account.

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Why Adenan chooses business tycoons to contest polls

Why Adenan chooses business tycoons to contest polls

ANALYSIS | Tycoons in S'wak tend to invest in politics, and state BN in return needs their funding, says an analyst.

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In this country, a spade is not called a spade

In this country, a spade is not called a spade

YOURSAY | ‘Unless a leader kills his own people, many don't take all this seriously.’

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Zakir Naik inspires four more to convert

Zakir Naik inspires four more to convert

Zakir's public conversion in Terengganu sparks a few more to embrace Islam in his KL event.

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Zakir Naik: Don't report me for saying God can’t have son, report the Quran

Zakir Naik: Don't report me for saying God can’t have son, report the Quran

Controversial preacher Zakir Naik has challenged his critics to file a case in the court.

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No vindication for Najib yet, we’re not that gullible

No vindication for Najib yet, we’re not that gullible

YOURSAY | ‘PM, now that you have the lifeline, let's sue the daylight out of WSJ .’

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Dr M swamped by public as he takes to streets for signatures

Dr M swamped by public as he takes to streets for signatures

Droves take pictures with him or hand their signed declarations to him personally.

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Kini Roundup: Guan Eng vs Rahman fizzles, Donation-gate won’t close

Kini Roundup: Guan Eng vs Rahman fizzles, Donation-gate won’t close

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

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Remembering Karpal - walking in the footsteps of the tiger

Remembering Karpal - walking in the footsteps of the tiger

COMMENT | He remains a figure of inspiration to many lawyers and politicians.

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Mahathir: My regret is not with what I had created

Mahathir: My regret is not with what I had created

INTERVIEW | 'My regret is with the changes in the mentality of Umno members,' says Mahathir in Part 2,

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