Archive - 7 August 2016

Are you still fit to be the prime minister?

Are you still fit to be the prime minister?

Bewilderment, that’s the rakyat’s only expression as to how Najib Abdul Razak is still the prime minister of Malaysia.

More men facing sexual health problems, says USM expert

More men facing sexual health problems, says USM expert

Problems include premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.

Love me as Umno president, Najib tells members

Love me as Umno president, Najib tells members

UPDATED 10.26PM | He urges Umno members to be loyal and care for the party.

Police nab JDT fans for bringing flares to stadium

Police nab JDT fans for bringing flares to stadium

The flares were brought to the JDT vs Perak match.

Pistorius in hospital, denies wrist injuries self-inflicted

Pistorius in hospital, denies wrist injuries self-inflicted

The South African athlete is serving a six-year jail sentence for killing his girlfriend.

Thailand votes for military-backed constitution

Thailand votes for military-backed constitution

Critics say the constitution is undemocratic.

Ministry probes teachers accused of raping, molesting students

Ministry probes teachers accused of raping, molesting students

There are also police investigations, Education Minister says.

Respect 'fatwa' banning Pokemon Go, says deputy minister

Respect 'fatwa' banning Pokemon Go, says deputy minister

Asyraf Wajdi says decision by FT mufti involves Islamic principles, and made after study.

NUJ wants police action on football match pixman attackers

NUJ wants police action on football match pixman attackers

Football fans allegedly attacked pixman, snatched equipment and demanded photos deleted.

'New party is bumiputera-only to avoid friendly fire'

'New party is bumiputera-only to avoid friendly fire'

Veteran scribe Kadir Jasin says this was a strategic decision by those behind Muhyiddin's new party.

Boycott of state assembly sitting mere rumour, says Terengganu exco

Boycott of state assembly sitting mere rumour, says Terengganu exco

There's speculation that six state exco members will not attend the sitting tomorrow.

Saarani is new Perak Umno deputy chief

Saarani is new Perak Umno deputy chief

Perak Umno liaison secretary replaces Ahmad Husni who resigned from all of his gov't and party posts last month.

Minister: Finas, PFM killing industry with segregation

Minister: Finas, PFM killing industry with segregation

UPDATED 8.49PM | Rahman Dahlan, PKR want FFM28 language criteria scrapped.

Cabinet approves hire purchase system to help needy own houses

Cabinet approves hire purchase system to help needy own houses

It's to help those not qualified for bank loans, says Minister Noh Omar.

Already too many Malay-based parties, says Umno minister

Already too many Malay-based parties, says Umno minister

UPDATED 5.34PM | Mahdzir Khalid queries where members for Dr M's new party are to come from.

MO1 poser, or, when did Rahman Dahlan cease to be an idiot

MO1 poser, or, when did Rahman Dahlan cease to be an idiot

MP SPEAKS | From his explanation yesterday, it seems Umno is led by an 'idiot's council'.

School maintenance gov't obligation, says Education Minister

School maintenance gov't obligation, says Education Minister

This after Noh Omar proposed PTAs raise funds to help maintain infrastructure.

Idris Haron: What economic downturn, 'no one's died of hunger'

Idris Haron: What economic downturn, 'no one's died of hunger'

UPDATED 6.36PM | The Malacca CM says we are so prosperous, we need more than 29 days to celebrate Raya.

Though challenging for Harapan, Zuraida welcomes Muhyiddin's new party

Though challenging for Harapan, Zuraida welcomes Muhyiddin's new party

While it could complicate seat negotiations, it could help in taking down BN, she says.

Malacca CM: After killing Iraqis, US now  coming after Malays

Malacca CM: After killing Iraqis, US now coming after Malays

Idris Haron likens the DOJ suits to the 'weapons of mass destruction' excuse to bring down Saddam.

Defend PKR leaders under attack, Zuraida urges party members

Defend PKR leaders under attack, Zuraida urges party members

UPDATED 7.49PM | PKR Wanita chief decries speculation over her wealth.

Why only Chinese chief ministers for Penang?

Why only Chinese chief ministers for Penang?

DAP's Chow Kon Yeow tackles the question why not a Malay or Indian as CM for the state.

Johor Tigers maul Perak FA for not protecting its fans

Johor Tigers maul Perak FA for not protecting its fans

They call reports of harassing a photographer 'slander', and roar of lacking police personnel.   

How arguing on drying laundry led to Science Café KL

How arguing on drying laundry led to Science Café KL

MALAYSIANS KINI | Biosensors, quantum physics, climate change – these are kind of the topics discussed at Yeoh Liu Yi's brainchild.

The SRC phase - the unsolved piece in the 1MDB jigsaw

The SRC phase - the unsolved piece in the 1MDB jigsaw

UPDATED 5.56PM | FEATURE | This phase, like the three others, started off with a massive fundraising exercise.

So, no one in Umno supreme council knows who MO1 is?

So, no one in Umno supreme council knows who MO1 is?

YOURSAY | ‘Honestly, is everyone in Umno intellectually deficient?’

Does Nixon’s ‘I am not a crook’ statement resonate for us today?

Does Nixon’s ‘I am not a crook’ statement resonate for us today?

Michell Zuckoff writes in The New York Times of Aug 5, 2016 about how the practice of disclosure of tax returns by presidential nominees came about and why it can be so valuable as a measure of character.

My dad the romantic, and Madonna!

My dad the romantic, and Madonna!

BOOK EXCERPT | 'Understanding my sexuality' - Heartfelt stories from the LGBT community.

Bersih 5 needs to take things beyond Kuala Lumpur

Bersih 5 needs to take things beyond Kuala Lumpur

YOURSAY | 'It will be a rude wake-up call to the gov't and enforcement agencies.'

Minister says only idiots clueless on MO1; gov’t urged to end film fest row

Minister says only idiots clueless on MO1; gov’t urged to end film fest row

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

‘I have accepted that I’m going in,’ says Guan Eng of jail

‘I have accepted that I’m going in,’ says Guan Eng of jail

But he says he will ‘fight all the way’ against corruption charges leveled at him.

Najib: I’ve done more for the Indian community than Dr M

Najib: I’ve done more for the Indian community than Dr M

The PM boasts he has done more in 7 years than a PM of 22 years.