Archive - 15 May 2016

Bersih chief barred from leaving M'sia, can't accept S Korean award

Bersih chief barred from leaving M'sia, can't accept S Korean award

UPDATED 11.19PM | No reasons given, just that it was instruction from Putrajaya, Bersih says.

Declassify 1MDB audit instead of doing promo work in London, PM told

Declassify 1MDB audit instead of doing promo work in London, PM told

UPDATED 10.59PM | Instead, Nurul Izzah says Najib can't expect to sell Malaysia as an investment destination if corruption continues.

Family of woman, who was just 18kg at death, charged with murder

Family of woman, who was just 18kg at death, charged with murder

Post-mortem report showed she was starved and there were bite marks on her body.
Six foreign workers hurt in building collapse in PJ

Six foreign workers hurt in building collapse in PJ

Temporary structure used by the workers for slab installation works on the fourth floor of the building gave way.

Only PAS can beat Umno in the two by-elections, says ex-minister

Only PAS can beat Umno in the two by-elections, says ex-minister

Zainuddin Maidin urges Pakatan Harapan to not let past grudges jeopardise 'God-given chance' to save Malaysia.

Gruesome death for man hit by electric train in Kedah

Gruesome death for man hit by electric train in Kedah

'Chunks of flesh' strewn on railroad after man was run over, says passenger.

The death penalty has no place in the 21st century

The death penalty has no place in the 21st century

At least 15 are on death row in Indonesia and Singapore, including Malaysian convict Kho Jabing.

'DCA monitors all helicopter flights, including during S'wak polls'

'DCA monitors all helicopter flights, including during S'wak polls'

Pilots constantly communicate with control towers, but some 'blind spots' exist due to geography, DCA says.

The 'tokong' is here to stay, Guan Eng tells Jahara

The 'tokong' is here to stay, Guan Eng tells Jahara

The state opposition leader from Umno questioned why it is at Armenian Street Park. 
DBKL to cooperate with MACC over ‘graft led to floods’ claim

DBKL to cooperate with MACC over ‘graft led to floods’ claim

This is after DPM Zahid says government will probe if graft in development projects led to flash flood last week.

Youth Ministry to oversee RM500m for youth-run businesses

Youth Ministry to oversee RM500m for youth-run businesses

Funds to be managed by financial institutions, but ministry will vet recipients, Zahid says.

Only one in five EPF contributors can afford to retire

Only one in five EPF contributors can afford to retire

Malaysia's mandatory contribution rate among highest in the world, but wages too low, EPF says.
Stand with Hisham, don't let Najib beat us into submission

Stand with Hisham, don't let Najib beat us into submission

MP SPEAKS | Hishamuddin Rais's final appeal against a sedition charge is tomorrow.
Amanah will ensure no Harapan clashes in twin by-elections

Amanah will ensure no Harapan clashes in twin by-elections

UPDATED 4.24PM | Mat Sabu says they will ensure S'wak fiasco won't be repeated in coming contests.
Health Ministry in constant contact with S'pore to prevent Zika

Health Ministry in constant contact with S'pore to prevent Zika

This follows the case of the virus which was reported in the republic on Friday.
Johor declares public holiday over FA Cup victory

Johor declares public holiday over FA Cup victory

The southern state celebrates an end to their 17-year wait for the cup's return last night.
PAS-Umno team-up by GE14? Kedah MB prays it is so

PAS-Umno team-up by GE14? Kedah MB prays it is so

Especially possible in Kedah, where PAS and Umno are on very good terms, says Ahmad Bashah.
Hadi's plea: Don't split votes with PAS in Sg Besar, K Kangsar

Hadi's plea: Don't split votes with PAS in Sg Besar, K Kangsar

PAS chief tells other opposition parties his party is best choice, has strong support.
'Allow Amanah to show its strength in coming by-elections'

'Allow Amanah to show its strength in coming by-elections'

Otai Reformis wants Pakatan Harapan to let Amanah to show it can be the dominant party for Malays.
Seeds of Pakatan Harapan’s defeat being sown

Seeds of Pakatan Harapan’s defeat being sown

COMMENT | The new coalition is doomed if it continues to walk their ethnic-religious paths instead of coming together as people centric.
Let's have 'punch up' in Sg Besar, K Kangsar, Azmin tells BN

Let's have 'punch up' in Sg Besar, K Kangsar, Azmin tells BN

Show strength in upcoming by-elections instead of engaging in verbal violence, says PKR No 2.
Dr M urges one-to-one fights to beat BN at by-elections

Dr M urges one-to-one fights to beat BN at by-elections

UPDATED 10.53AM | Mahathir says all opposition must band together this time, to ensure votes are not split.

Why hasn't Najib returned SRC's RM69m to gov't?

Why hasn't Najib returned SRC's RM69m to gov't?

MP SPEAKS | S’pore’s probe has shifted focus back to clandestine operations of the former 1MDB subsidiary, and PM must answer.

Acid test for both opposition, gov’t in by-elections

Acid test for both opposition, gov’t in by-elections

YOURSAY | ‘Unlike Sarawak, the 1MDB issue will resonate with voters here.’
Mahathir, citizens won't sign declaration just to save BN

Mahathir, citizens won't sign declaration just to save BN

YOURSAY | 'Why save BN? So that they can continue with their rampant corruption...?'
Kini Roundup: S'wak DCM fiasco explained, DAP sacks state rep

Kini Roundup: S'wak DCM fiasco explained, DAP sacks state rep

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