Archive - 8 August 2016

Muhyiddin to register Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia tomorrow

Muhyiddin to register Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia tomorrow

The former Umno deputy president will hand in the documents to the Registrar of Societies in Putrajaya.

Minister: Sabah raked in RM2.852b from tourism arrivals this year

Minister: Sabah raked in RM2.852b from tourism arrivals this year

This is as of May this year, and is an increase of 5.3 percent compared with the same period last year, he says.

Cameraman assaulted at football match denies play-acting

Cameraman assaulted at football match denies play-acting

'I hope they retract the allegations before I lodge a police report,' says Supian.

Rayani Air can apply for new licence to operate, says minister

Rayani Air can apply for new licence to operate, says minister

It must also submit a new business strategy and find a partner with sound financial backing, says Ab Aziz Kaprawi.

Ghazali Taib says still supports T'ganu MB

Ghazali Taib says still supports T'ganu MB

'We are all one team and under one leadership.'

Where's proof Chinese firms discriminating Malays, MCA asks Tajuddin

Where's proof Chinese firms discriminating Malays, MCA asks Tajuddin

Without proof, he is just spreading allegations to divide the Malays and Chinese, says Koh Chin Han.

AC Mizal, three others sue Utusan for RM25m

AC Mizal, three others sue Utusan for RM25m

The plaintiffs claim that the article had implied that they were irresponsible.

Analyst: Unlike Anwar, Muhyiddin less capable - new party won’t last

Analyst: Unlike Anwar, Muhyiddin less capable - new party won’t last

History shows Umno splinter parties have short lifespan, says Prof Jeniri Amir.

Johor crown prince: JDT always wrong in their eyes

Johor crown prince: JDT always wrong in their eyes

He is commenting on the commotion between JDT and Perak FA supporters.

Political crisis in Terengganu resolved, says MB

Political crisis in Terengganu resolved, says MB

Ahmad Razif hopes no more problems that would affect the leadership would arise in future.

Ramasamy: Criticism of Mahathir won't affect our working relationship

Ramasamy: Criticism of Mahathir won't affect our working relationship

Anyone who uses derogatory terms or racial slurs should be admonished, he says.

High Court rejects Faisal Tehrani’s bid to quash ban on books

High Court rejects Faisal Tehrani’s bid to quash ban on books

Judge Hanipah Farikullah says the home minister had not acted beyond his power.

S'wak suspends work permits for Petronas jobs in the state

S'wak suspends work permits for Petronas jobs in the state

Petronas will no longer be able to hire people from outside of Sarawak.

Malaysia Airlines appoints new chief commercial officer

Malaysia Airlines appoints new chief commercial officer

Arved von zur Muehlen will take over from Paul Simmons, who will be leaving next month.

Bukit Aman: Firearm smuggling, shootings, kidnappings not linked to IS

Bukit Aman: Firearm smuggling, shootings, kidnappings not linked to IS

But cops don't rule out the possibility that the militants can easily obtain firearms.

‘RM90 million for PAS’ claim a widespread suspicion, says S’wak Report

‘RM90 million for PAS’ claim a widespread suspicion, says S’wak Report

Clare Rewcastle-Brown says she reported it as such, after earning PAS' wrath.

One shouldn’t try too hard at apple-polishing

One shouldn’t try too hard at apple-polishing

Sometimes it's best to just shut up. Even the smartest makes mistakes. What more for someone like Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

MCA man rejects Dr M's single-race party, warns of further division

MCA man rejects Dr M's single-race party, warns of further division

The new party will only serve to divide instead of integrating Malaysians of all races.

Adam Adli gets leave to refer to Federal Court on constitutional issues

Adam Adli gets leave to refer to Federal Court on constitutional issues

He and Mohd Fariz submit that sections of the PAA were a breach of the constitution.

Uthaya’s appeal over RCI on prison reforms dismissed

Uthaya’s appeal over RCI on prison reforms dismissed

A three-person panel rules that the lawyer’s appeal was incompetent.

Anwar fails in bid to cite Syariah Court registrar for contempt

Anwar fails in bid to cite Syariah Court registrar for contempt

Syariah Appeals Judge says registrar acted according to procedure when barring Anwar’s lawyer.

Shafie's man now independent, opposition-friendly Sabah rep

Shafie's man now independent, opposition-friendly Sabah rep

DAP reps welcome the Sulabayan assemblyperson into the 'non-government camp'.

10 easy ways for gov’t to free up funds for development

10 easy ways for gov’t to free up funds for development

I have these simple ideas that will free up our limited national revenue so that we can free up more monies for development, education and healthcare.

Slander! S’wak Report incurs PAS' wrath with 'RM90m from Najib' claim

Slander! S’wak Report incurs PAS' wrath with 'RM90m from Najib' claim

Deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man vows legal action over false allegation.

Guard claiming to be ‘Malacca sultan’ pleads not guilty to cheating

Guard claiming to be ‘Malacca sultan’ pleads not guilty to cheating

Sabirin Yusuf was charged with deceiving Poniran Sumardi into handing over RM700.

Lawyer lists three possible criminal charges against Umno Youth vice-chief

Lawyer lists three possible criminal charges against Umno Youth vice-chief

UPDATED 3.36PM | The DAP member lodges a police report urging action against Khairul Azwan.

Online chats foil Singapore rocket attack plan

Online chats foil Singapore rocket attack plan

Investigation shows how much Indonesia’s militants now rely on social media.

Amanah Youth urges Agong to tell Najib to resign

Amanah Youth urges Agong to tell Najib to resign

In a memorandum, it also urges His Majesty to instruct the AG to review IMDB cases.

PKR leader: Dr M wrong for using 'keling', but don't be distracted

PKR leader: Dr M wrong for using 'keling', but don't be distracted

Shaharuddin says be cautious of attempts to divert attention from Najib and 1MDB.

The Mahathir legacy is suffocating

The Mahathir legacy is suffocating

They say as you age you become wiser. However, when one is driven by hatred, he is out to destroy himself. World-renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw once said, “Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.”

Lamenting the hypocrisy over the FFM Awards controversy

Lamenting the hypocrisy over the FFM Awards controversy

The recent controversy over the introduction of separate categories for Best Picture awards between bahasa Malaysia (sic) and non-bahasa Malaysia (sic) films in this year’s Malaysia Film Festival (FFM) Awards, highlights the dilemma that Malaysians are facing - the flawed national assimilation that ran for so long, over half a century, and still is running high.

Pua walks out after PAC chief rejects proposal to re-open 1MDB probe

Pua walks out after PAC chief rejects proposal to re-open 1MDB probe

UPDATED 6.10PM | PAC chief insists the committee had already probed 1MDB thoroughly.

DAP, the Developers Action Party?

DAP, the Developers Action Party?

INTERVIEW | State exco Chow Kon Yeow tackles this perception, points out developers have lots of conditions imposed on them.

Japan emperor worries about age

Japan emperor worries about age

Akihito’s remarks seen as suggesting he wants to abdicate in a few years.

'Jho Low' says be frugal, differentiate between needs and wants

'Jho Low' says be frugal, differentiate between needs and wants

'In the past, I tightened my belt just so that I could use a RX-Z motorcycle'.

No discussion held on 'bumi-only' party, says Azmin

No discussion held on 'bumi-only' party, says Azmin

UPDATED 4.35PM | PKR No 2 responds to claims his party endorsed new party's membership criteria.

Hadi missing from Terengganu state assembly sitting

Hadi missing from Terengganu state assembly sitting

The sitting which started is hotly anticipated due to a political crisis in the state leadership.

Aug 23 fixed for verdict on Putrajaya's appeal over Bersih 3

Aug 23 fixed for verdict on Putrajaya's appeal over Bersih 3

Gov't also seeks Court of Appeal reversal on High Court’s 'unlawful arrest' decision.

Ahmad Said would not leave Umno, says Permaisuri rep

Ahmad Said would not leave Umno, says Permaisuri rep

UPDATED 6.40PM | Mohd Jidin says that all 17 Umno/BN state representatives were present.

'Jagat' won't join FFM28 boycott over language segregation

'Jagat' won't join FFM28 boycott over language segregation

UPDATED 1.55PM | It will continue to contest in the nine categories it is nominated for.

MIC asks Finas to forego segregation in M’sian Film Festival

MIC asks Finas to forego segregation in M’sian Film Festival

Categorising entries by language not contributing to unity, it says.

EPF to allocate up to RM30b annually for Simpanan Shariah

EPF to allocate up to RM30b annually for Simpanan Shariah

The new retirement savings option will be launched in January 2017.

T'ganu PAS lawmaker denies he's Amanah's candidate for MB

T'ganu PAS lawmaker denies he's Amanah's candidate for MB

Hishamuddin Abdul Karim says if such rumours continue, it’s with sinister motives.

The baggage holding back the Malays

The baggage holding back the Malays

Do not wait for the Malays to act.

'Guan Eng, in public office, you do not have a private life'

'Guan Eng, in public office, you do not have a private life'

YOURSAY | 'You should have realised that you are a targeted man.'

DOJ using MO1 to sow seeds of chaos, Umno Youth leader claims

DOJ using MO1 to sow seeds of chaos, Umno Youth leader claims

Razlan Rafii says in interview that US is trying to turn M’sians against one another.

'Is it us or have Umno leaders gone stupid?'

'Is it us or have Umno leaders gone stupid?'

YOURSAY | ‘And since when is lodging false police reports considered okay?’

MACC man's 1MDB 'not corruption' logic mind-boggling

MACC man's 1MDB 'not corruption' logic mind-boggling

YOURSAY | 'Misuse of a position as in the case of MO1 for personal gain is indeed corruption.'

Pokemon Go not allowed only if causes harm, FT mufti clarifies

Pokemon Go not allowed only if causes harm, FT mufti clarifies

It is not forbidden, but playing it is highly discouraged.

'US attacking Malays'; Guan Eng ready for jail; 'bumi-only' strategy

'US attacking Malays'; Guan Eng ready for jail; 'bumi-only' strategy

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