Archive - 2 July 2016

Mukhriz pays Ahmad Bashah a visit, prays for his full recovery

Mukhriz pays Ahmad Bashah a visit, prays for his full recovery

The Kedah MB is recovering well from surgery, and could resume work tomorrow, says Mukhriz, the man he ousted.

Guan Eng should resign to prove DAP's principles, says Puteri Umno

Guan Eng should resign to prove DAP's principles, says Puteri Umno

Penang CM should show he practises competency, accountability and transparency, it says.

Shootings in Klang Valley nothing to do with terrorists, says IGP

Shootings in Klang Valley nothing to do with terrorists, says IGP

The recent incidents were not linked, had their own specific reasons for taking place, he says.

76-year-old man arrested for 'insulting' PM on WhatsApp

76-year-old man arrested for 'insulting' PM on WhatsApp

Johor police arrested the author at his home in Petaling Jaya, Selangor this afternoon

Pagoh Umno rubbishes proposal to 'cleanse' it of Muhyiddin supporters

Pagoh Umno rubbishes proposal to 'cleanse' it of Muhyiddin supporters

A faction wants it suspended and taken over by Umno HQ to rid it of 'rebel elements'.

I would step down if I was Penang CM, Ibrahim Ali says

I would step down if I was Penang CM, Ibrahim Ali says

No need to ask anyone else, he asserts, on Lim Guan Eng being charged with corruption.

Liow urges MAHB and AirAsia to quickly resolve issues

Liow urges MAHB and AirAsia to quickly resolve issues

Fencing around AirAsia's HQ, tenancy agreement, promotion of KLIA2 among issues transport minister wants sorted out.

Don't be deceived by opposition's donation drive for Guan Eng, says Ku Nan

Don't be deceived by opposition's donation drive for Guan Eng, says Ku Nan

DAP has its own funds he said, referring to its urging for support for the Penang CM.

Gov't controls speech to avoid bloodshed, Salleh tells Dr M

Gov't controls speech to avoid bloodshed, Salleh tells Dr M

Communications minister rubbishes claim gov't cracking down on critics.

When fascism comes marching home

When fascism comes marching home

A classic tale of the blind leading the blind.

'Increase in petrol prices around Hari Raya exploits rakyat'

'Increase in petrol prices around Hari Raya exploits rakyat'

As they head back to their hometowns, they will pay whatever is charged, says Zainuddin Maidin.

New MAS chief says he would like to move some flights to KLIA2

New MAS chief says he would like to move some flights to KLIA2

This will result in savings of RM1.975 million a year, says Peter Bellew.

Should Guan Eng quit or take leave? Kit Siang to ask M'sia

Should Guan Eng quit or take leave? Kit Siang to ask M'sia

UPDATED 6.10PM | Lim's father, DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang, to go on nationwide tour for rakyat's views.

Two-hour parking limit in central business district from July 16

Two-hour parking limit in central business district from July 16

Ku Nan says with the move, it was hoped more road users would use public transportation.

PM: Dhaka attack a clarion call for world to unite against terrorism

PM: Dhaka attack a clarion call for world to unite against terrorism

Najib Abdul Razak says extremists must not be allowed to succeed.

Reezal: Lim shouldn’t burden the public with donations

Reezal: Lim shouldn’t burden the public with donations

‘As a chief minister, Lim should be responsible and use his own money,’ he says.

Charges against Lim to distract from larger issues, says Perak Amanah

Charges against Lim to distract from larger issues, says Perak Amanah

It's to draw attention away from 1MDB, donations in PM accounts, upheavals in Umno, among others, it holds.

Even sausage is political in Australian campaign

Even sausage is political in Australian campaign

Opposition leader Bill Shorten goes on ‘sausage sizzle’ tour during elections.

Two US funds sue dozens of banks for Singapore ‘rate rigging’

Two US funds sue dozens of banks for Singapore ‘rate rigging’

This traces back to the 2013 scandal when the central bank found attempts to rig rates.

PM must show leadership to quell divisive ‘kafir harbi’ rhetoric, says CFM

PM must show leadership to quell divisive ‘kafir harbi’ rhetoric, says CFM

Christian Federation chair Eu Hong Seng laments years of silence over racial and religious division.

‘I am very touched,’ says CM of Harapan support

‘I am very touched,’ says CM of Harapan support

UPDATED 2.45PM | Lim stands up and bows to thank his colleagues for their support, taking them by surprise.

'DAP turned to public for Lim's bail as it has no RM2.6b Arab donor'

'DAP turned to public for Lim's bail as it has no RM2.6b Arab donor'

UPDATED 2.23PM | Bkt Mertajam MP says despite running Penang, DAP still relies on public donations.

Puchong residents show solidarity with Guan Eng

Puchong residents show solidarity with Guan Eng

About 30 people gather to donate RM10 each at a bank’s ATM machine.

Protectors have become the oppressors, decries Dr M

Protectors have become the oppressors, decries Dr M

UPDATED 1.23PM | He says he will be questioned by the cops after Hari Raya.

Remove religion from public health decisions

Remove religion from public health decisions

Ibn Sina or Avicenna is regarded as one of the most significant thinkers and writers of the Islamic Golden Age. A religious scholar, philosopher, scientist and doctor, Ibn Sina is considered to be the ‘father of modern medicine’.

NUBE appeals for extra holiday for financial sector workers

NUBE appeals for extra holiday for financial sector workers

MEF says the private sector employers need not follow the government’s lead.

Charging of Lim 'poetic justice', says Khir Toyo

Charging of Lim 'poetic justice', says Khir Toyo

UPDATED 12.14PM | The formerly jailed ex-S'gor MB repeats PCM's one liner 'padan muka'.

Serving up a solution to Singapore’s retiring hawker sellers

Serving up a solution to Singapore’s retiring hawker sellers

Enticing new chefs to the small, basic kitchens is proving tricky.

Actor Aziz Singah dies of cancer

Actor Aziz Singah dies of cancer

He was popular in the 1980s and had acted in ‘PJ Holding’, ‘Sate’, ‘Maria Mariana’ and ‘Impian’.

Traffic heading out of capital under control

Traffic heading out of capital under control

Traffic flow is slow from Tapah to Gopeng and Jelapang to the Menora Tunnel.

Ijok can’t be repeated, Harapan must move forward

Ijok can’t be repeated, Harapan must move forward

YOURSAY | ‘If GE14 is held next year, most probably BN will win…’

'Umno would suspend Guan Eng if he was party member'

'Umno would suspend Guan Eng if he was party member'

Umno is a party that respects the law, claims Noh Omar.

The men who hunt Lim Guan Eng

The men who hunt Lim Guan Eng

Those hunting him have a very specific agenda.

A question of taking leave or resigning?

A question of taking leave or resigning?

COMMENT | The topsy-turvy nature of the political system renders such acts as irrelevant.

Islamic gunmen kill 20 before Bangladesh commandos end siege

Islamic gunmen kill 20 before Bangladesh commandos end siege

UPDATED 4.43PM | Gunmen attacked the restaurant in the diplomatic area of Dhaka late yesterday.

IPIC contradicts 1MDB; RM1m donation for Guan Eng’s bail

IPIC contradicts 1MDB; RM1m donation for Guan Eng’s bail

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines from yesterday you may have missed, in brief.

Guan Eng case a rallying point for Pakatan Harapan

Guan Eng case a rallying point for Pakatan Harapan

COMMENT | As rakyat, we are watching the CM to make sure that justice is upheld.

Johor to declare July 10 as special holiday for civil servants

Johor to declare July 10 as special holiday for civil servants

Terengganu also announces July 10 as a special leave for gov't servants.

Wales down Belgium to reach first ever semi-final

Wales down Belgium to reach first ever semi-final

EURO 2016 | Wales next have a match that pits Ronaldo and Bale against each other.

If convicted Guan Eng is a martyr, if acquitted he’s a hero

If convicted Guan Eng is a martyr, if acquitted he’s a hero

YOURSAY | ‘Either way, Umno-BN has already lost even before the trial begins.’

Charges against Guan Eng lay bare BN’s moral bankruptcy

Charges against Guan Eng lay bare BN’s moral bankruptcy

YOURSAY | ‘The greater the injustices, the more there is clamouring for change.’