Archive - 31 July 2016

1969 was a momentous year for the globe and for Malaysia

1969 was a momentous year for the globe and for Malaysia

Just days ago, July 20 was the 47th anniversary of the moment when US astronaut Neil Armstrong took the last step from the Lunar Module of the Apollo 11 mission. Placing his foot on the Moon’s dusty grey surface, he intoned: “One small step for a man, one giant leap for Mankind!”

IGP's Twitter account believed hacked

IGP's Twitter account believed hacked

Police investigate after the top cop's account started advertising Raybans this morning.

Najib: Set aside political differences, don't jeopardise peace

Najib: Set aside political differences, don't jeopardise peace

He says this in his Warriors Day message today.

Transfer to Immigration temporary, says ex-MACC deputy commissioner

Transfer to Immigration temporary, says ex-MACC deputy commissioner

Mustafar Ali says he is still an MACC officer.

Diesel up 10 sen tomorrow, RON95, RON97 unchanged

Diesel up 10 sen tomorrow, RON95, RON97 unchanged

Diesel prices go up by 10 sen to cost RM1.70 per litre at midnight.

Turkey axes nearly 1,400 armed forces personnel over 'Gulen links'

Turkey axes nearly 1,400 armed forces personnel over 'Gulen links'

They allegedly have ties to a US-based cleric Erdogan accuses of orchestrating the coup.

PKR praises Guan Eng for making 'tough call' to scrap polls idea

PKR praises Guan Eng for making 'tough call' to scrap polls idea

Azmin says Guan Eng showed much needed leadership.

US DOJ's action on 1MDB legally flawed, says Australian lawyer

US DOJ's action on 1MDB legally flawed, says Australian lawyer

The US overstepped its authority by concluding there was wrongdoing committed by M'sia or its agents, claims Quintin Rozario.

Opposition's 1MDB tour won't affect gov't, says Umno man

Opposition's 1MDB tour won't affect gov't, says Umno man

This is because its issues are not new, says Umno supreme council member Johari Abdul Ghani.

Siti Hasmah recalls when a bribe was RM10

Siti Hasmah recalls when a bribe was RM10

Corruption has been around for a while, she says, but not on this scale.

Ahmad Said: Sack me and Terengganu will have a hung assembly

Ahmad Said: Sack me and Terengganu will have a hung assembly

There have been urgings to sack the former MB for criticism of Umno and the PM.

Shafie invites Sabah people to 'ubah'

Shafie invites Sabah people to 'ubah'

He does so in a fiery speech in a rally also attended by PKR and Parti Cinta Sabah leaders.

Better not take to the streets, new Suhakam chief tells Bersih

Better not take to the streets, new Suhakam chief tells Bersih

'They sat there for three days and didn't wash. Why?' queries Razali Ismail, referring to Bersih 4.

Penang Umno unfazed, says it will now gear up for GE14

Penang Umno unfazed, says it will now gear up for GE14

It says DAP's decision not to go for snap polls is no shock.

1,500 in Tenom Umno division in Sabah quit party

1,500 in Tenom Umno division in Sabah quit party

  More expected to leave in show of dissatisfaction against state and central Umno leadership.

Mukhriz hopes ROS won't hinder Dr M's new party

Mukhriz hopes ROS won't hinder Dr M's new party

UPDATED 6.14PM | Dr M will hand in the forms himself once they are ready, says the ex-MB.

Minister: Only Arul Kanda, Johari authorised to talk on 1MDB

Minister: Only Arul Kanda, Johari authorised to talk on 1MDB

Mustapa Mohamed said the duo will go on a nationwide campaign to brief civil servants.

If speaking out is a crime, then jail me, says Johor prince

If speaking out is a crime, then jail me, says Johor prince

Crown Prince Tunku Ismail says he will continue to do it, for the good of the people.

Let RCI clean up Immigration Dept, new boss urged

Let RCI clean up Immigration Dept, new boss urged

MP Steven Sim says it is in 'deep crisis' and needs complete overhaul.

DAP scraps plans for Penang snap polls

DAP scraps plans for Penang snap polls

UPDATED 1.30PM | CM Lim Guan Eng says this is because Harapan partner PKR is not agreeable.

Dr M's new party confirms he's out to destroy Umno, says minister

Dr M's new party confirms he's out to destroy Umno, says minister

But it's also challenges Umno and BN to become even more successful, says Salleh Said Keruak.

Corruption is haram, can destroy nation, preaches Mahathir

Corruption is haram, can destroy nation, preaches Mahathir

UPDATED 12.54PM | The long-time former premier is now champion of a clean government.

Bringing student activism to Malaysians abroad

Bringing student activism to Malaysians abroad

MALAYSIANS KINI | In UK, a group of undergrads are not shy to discuss politics.

Abdul Rahman, DOJ knew better than to talk to 1MDB

Abdul Rahman, DOJ knew better than to talk to 1MDB

YOURSAY | ‘1MDB couldn’t even provide the necessary documents to the auditor-general.’

Muhyiddin: Like a run-down car, Umno should be scrapped

Muhyiddin: Like a run-down car, Umno should be scrapped

UPDATED 12.39PM | The ex-Umno No. 2 likens the ruling party to a broken down car that is beyond fixing.

Poser on new MACC No 1; All's well, says Najib; Muhyiddin joins PKR tour

Poser on new MACC No 1; All's well, says Najib; Muhyiddin joins PKR tour

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines that you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

‘We are puzzled that Apandi is puzzled’

‘We are puzzled that Apandi is puzzled’

YOURSAY | ‘After being shown to be so spectacularly wrong by DOJ, Apandi has the gall to feign ignorance…’

Bar lauds CJ’s proposal to relieve AG as judicial division head

Bar lauds CJ’s proposal to relieve AG as judicial division head

But its chairperson Steven Thiru says this may require a constitutional amendment.