Archive - 7 May 2016

Search for four missing in Sabah waters to resume tomorrow

Search for four missing in Sabah waters to resume tomorrow

They disappeared along with their boat in the waters of Pulau Balambangan on Monday.

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UK journalist barred from press meet after asking Najib if he’ll quit

UK journalist barred from press meet after asking Najib if he’ll quit

Channel 4 correspondent says he asked PM about corruption issue.

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Thai police defend arrest of activist's mum for insulting monarchy

Thai police defend arrest of activist's mum for insulting monarchy

'She did more than just saying 'yeah' in the chat,' says Thai police colonel.

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Breakdown of Sarawak election wins

Breakdown of Sarawak election wins

S'WAK POLLS | BN holds 87.8 percent of the state assembly, with Adenan-led PBB sweeping all 40 seats it contested.

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PKR: Lack of unity cost DAP five seats, more for Harapan

PKR: Lack of unity cost DAP five seats, more for Harapan

PKR leader regrets blame game at the DAP camp hours after results were announced.

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Salleh: Opposition paid heavy price in S’wak for anti-Najib campaign

Salleh: Opposition paid heavy price in S’wak for anti-Najib campaign

S'WAK POLLS | He claims BN campaigns on development issues while their rivals merely play up the hate factor.

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Blue wave sweeps across Sarawak, Adenan sworn in

Blue wave sweeps across Sarawak, Adenan sworn in

S'WAK POLLS | DAP's Rocket sputters on lift-off.

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Snowden: Panama whistleblower's manifesto a ‘must read’

Snowden: Panama whistleblower's manifesto a ‘must read’

The US dissident says this ahead of online release of more data on shell companies on Monday.

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MACC wraps up probe on Guan Eng after 10-hour grilling

MACC wraps up probe on Guan Eng after 10-hour grilling

Yesterday, the anti-graft body quizzed CM also for 10 hours.

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Egyptian court recommends death penalty for three journalists

Egyptian court recommends death penalty for three journalists

They were sentenced in absentia and can appeal the verdict.

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Johor sultan tells MB's critics to 'stay out' of good ties

Johor sultan tells MB's critics to 'stay out' of good ties

To those envious of good ties between the two, the monarch tells them to 'stay out of other people’s business'.

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'Malay leaders used to defend powers of monarchy, not any more'

'Malay leaders used to defend powers of monarchy, not any more'

Sultan Ibrahim cites the amendments to the federal constitution which had stripped Agong's powers.

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Penang to answer Rahman Dahlan's queries on undersea tunnel

Penang to answer Rahman Dahlan's queries on undersea tunnel

Minister didn't give wholesome picture, says state exco Lim Hock Seng.

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Malacca Mubarak wants better pension for elected reps

Malacca Mubarak wants better pension for elected reps

It says the scheme must be on par with that given to state assemblypersons.

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Sundaran's death a big loss to ministry, country

Sundaran's death a big loss to ministry, country

A highly qualified individual who had served in various positions throughout the world.

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Trump to get classified intelligence briefings as nominee

Trump to get classified intelligence briefings as nominee

While Republican convention is scheduled from July 18-21, Democratic convention will be held from July 25 to 28.

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Sacked Husam delivers final address at PAS Kubang Kerian meet

Sacked Husam delivers final address at PAS Kubang Kerian meet

He shares a photograph on Facebook speaking as 'special guest', instead of original capacity as division chief.

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BN may opt to avoid by-election in risky seat, says lawyer

BN may opt to avoid by-election in risky seat, says lawyer

UPDATED 8.52PM | Mohamad Siddiq says Dewan will soon complete its three-year cycle in the next 48 days.

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Umno cancels May 14 anniversary celebration over heli tragedy

Umno cancels May 14 anniversary celebration over heli tragedy

Preparations have been made but the time is not right for such an event, says party sec-gen.

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Fifth body identified as Kuala Kangsar MP

Fifth body identified as Kuala Kangsar MP

UPDATED 11.02PM | He was found by the marine police and brought to the search and rescue centre at about 6.50pm.

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KTM trains collide, passengers sustain minor injuries

KTM trains collide, passengers sustain minor injuries

Both trains were passing through the Batang Kali commuter station when the accident happened.

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London elects its first Muslim mayor

London elects its first Muslim mayor

Sadiq Khan's parents migrated to Britain from Pakistan in the late 1960s, and his father worked as a bus driver for 25 years.

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C4: Alarmed but not surprised at crony capitalism index results

C4: Alarmed but not surprised at crony capitalism index results

UPDATED 5.02PM | Anti-graft group says this over Malaysia's rise to number two on a crony capitalism index.

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A ‘fixed’ result - Sarawak’s electoral distortions

A ‘fixed’ result - Sarawak’s electoral distortions

Whoever wins will have done so in an unfair contest.

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Low tide makes it difficult to retrieve body

Low tide makes it difficult to retrieve body

Police say search and rescue team could not use their boats and had to do an airlift.

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Initial report on helicopter tragedy out in a month, says Liow

Initial report on helicopter tragedy out in a month, says Liow

The transports minister says the Air Accident Investigation Bureau will report on findings from the overall investigation.

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MB: High demand for Selangorku projects endorsement of policies

MB: High demand for Selangorku projects endorsement of policies

Azmin says state government has set a target to provide 15,000 units of affordable housing over next three years.

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Campaign messages spotted on BN candidates' FB today

Campaign messages spotted on BN candidates' FB today

Bersih chair Maria Chin says online messages after campaign closes is also an offence and can disqualify candidates.

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Beware of crocodiles in search area, SAR team warned

Beware of crocodiles in search area, SAR team warned

Police say the river stretch from Lingga to Pulau Seduku, Batang Lupar is known to be crocodile infested.

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Azmin: Not right to wish for disaster to strike Najib

Azmin: Not right to wish for disaster to strike Najib

S'gor MB says this on claims that inappropriate comments were made following the helicopter crash.

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S'wak election rivals trying to eat into each other's fortresses

S'wak election rivals trying to eat into each other's fortresses

ANALYSIS | Opposition lost its shine compared to last polls, when they were riding on Taib's alleged corruption scandals.

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After nine hours yesterday, MACC to resume quizzing Guan Eng

After nine hours yesterday, MACC to resume quizzing Guan Eng

Six individuals were questioned from 9.30am to 7pm yesterday, says MACC.

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Second body believed to be from helicopter located

Second body believed to be from helicopter located

Another body has been retrieved. This leaves four more to be recovered.

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Voting ends, turnout 'jumps' from 52pct to 70pct

Voting ends, turnout 'jumps' from 52pct to 70pct

S'WAK POLLS | LIVE BLOG | POLLING DAY | It's finally D-Day in the Land of the Hornbills. [LIVE RESULT]

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Six answers to be unveiled after S'wak poll results tonight

Six answers to be unveiled after S'wak poll results tonight

S’WAK POLLS | The results will offer some insights into politics at the national level.

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Kini Roundup: Copter tragedy, election D-Day and 1MDB woes

Kini Roundup: Copter tragedy, election D-Day and 1MDB woes

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

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It’s raining money in Sarawak

It’s raining money in Sarawak

Little concern for long-term damages.

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