Archive - 21 August 2016

Singapore PM 'ill' during National Day speech

Singapore PM 'ill' during National Day speech

UPDATED 10.42PM | Just dehydration, says his office. Speech resumed an hour later.

Gov't orders local councils to tell businesses to fly flag

Gov't orders local councils to tell businesses to fly flag

'We are Malaysians. The Jalur Gemilang is a symbol of our patriotism,' Noh Omar says.

BN interns oppose #TangkapMO1 rally

BN interns oppose #TangkapMO1 rally

UPDATED 7.32PM | Mantap and other student groups say the rally will disrupt public order.

Namewee arrested on arrival at KLIA

Namewee arrested on arrival at KLIA

UPDATED 7.41PM | He is wanted for a music video that allegedly touched on religious sensitivities.

PAS, PKR seats may be listed as Bersatu gears for negotiations

PAS, PKR seats may be listed as Bersatu gears for negotiations

Muhyiddin says seat negotiations will start once ROS accepts registration.

Najib: What happened to Bersatu leaders' dignity?

Najib: What happened to Bersatu leaders' dignity?

UPDATED 6.59PM | The PM is unconvinced of Bersatu's reason for existence.

Is No 1 policeman prepared to find out who is MO1?

Is No 1 policeman prepared to find out who is MO1?

MP SPEAKS | Police should aid and not obstruct the #TangkapMO1 campaign.

'After UAE arrest, will Umno say Arabs out to kill Malays?'

'After UAE arrest, will Umno say Arabs out to kill Malays?'

Amanah MP sardonically asks this, referring to Malacca CM's remark on DOJ lawsuits.

Dr M: Najib untouched as Zeti, Gani, Abu Kassim betrayed

Dr M: Najib untouched as Zeti, Gani, Abu Kassim betrayed

He refuses to finger the alleged traitor, but says he's not part of the 'conspiracy'.

Agong's cousin ticks off MP for dragging palace into 'MO1' matter

Agong's cousin ticks off MP for dragging palace into 'MO1' matter

Majlis Kerabat Diraja Kedah issues a warning against a repeat of such statements.

Umno rebels pledge to hit the streets for #TangkapMO1 rally

Umno rebels pledge to hit the streets for #TangkapMO1 rally

Gabungan Ketua Cawangan Malaysia announces its support, urges the public to participate.

'Ludicrous' to link Agong to MO1, Dr M tells Najib defenders

'Ludicrous' to link Agong to MO1, Dr M tells Najib defenders

Mahathir was referring to Langkawi MP Nawawi Mohamad, who allegedly did this, but has said he was 'misunderstood'.

DAP MP urges Putrajaya to ban top 20 richest Malaysians list

DAP MP urges Putrajaya to ban top 20 richest Malaysians list

This is based on Tengku Adnan's logic, who says publicly declaring his assets, may lead to his family being kidnapped or robbed.

Three days remand for student activists trying to promote #TangkapMO1

Three days remand for student activists trying to promote #TangkapMO1

They were allegedly trying to force their way into the UiTM Seri Iskandar campus in Ipoh.

Johor MB nostalgic about Muhyiddin at Pagoh Umno meet

Johor MB nostalgic about Muhyiddin at Pagoh Umno meet

It was the first time Muhyiddin was not there in 32 years and Khaled found it awkward.

Filmmaker's stolen identity used to post anti-#TangkapMO1 rally comment

Filmmaker's stolen identity used to post anti-#TangkapMO1 rally comment

Amir Muhammad quips he's disappointed the imposter can't spell properly.

From squatter boy to minister, Johari thanks Dr M but is loyal to Najib

From squatter boy to minister, Johari thanks Dr M but is loyal to Najib

The second finance minister emphasises that allegiance to Umno comes first.

Open tenders can give problems too, says minister

Open tenders can give problems too, says minister

However, Tengku Adnan assures that his ministry uses open tenders whenever possible.

Chong Wei says sorry for not delivering gold at Rio Olympics

Chong Wei says sorry for not delivering gold at Rio Olympics

He says he played his best, but China's Chen Long simply played better in their final.

Utusan slams 'wild, racist and irresponsible' comments in M'kini

Utusan slams 'wild, racist and irresponsible' comments in M'kini

It says Malaysiakini a platform for those unskilled in using their mental faculties.

Ku Nan: Public asset declaration makes family target for kidnapping, robbery

Ku Nan: Public asset declaration makes family target for kidnapping, robbery

FT minister says he has lots of assets, fears arousing interest of criminals.

Problems politicians face after retirement, according to Musa Hitam

Problems politicians face after retirement, according to Musa Hitam

For them, readjusting is a bit harder, as he shares in his book ‘Frankly Speaking’.

Perak police deny abusing two brothers

Perak police deny abusing two brothers

State police chief says the siblings were remanded on April 20 for attempted murder.

Most MACC chiefs appointed from outside, says ex-graft buster

Most MACC chiefs appointed from outside, says ex-graft buster

Zakaria Jaffar responds to criticism over ex-AGC official Dzulkifli's recent appointment as MACC chief.

How one Malaysian bagged seven journalism awards in the US

How one Malaysian bagged seven journalism awards in the US

MALAYSIANS KINI | Matthew Ong's articles on the risks of the 'power morcellator' device led to US gov’t action.

Liu Ying, that silver is worth its weight in gold

Liu Ying, that silver is worth its weight in gold

YOURSAY | ‘Her simple but thought-provoking message said it all.’

No way out for Muslims in Malaysia

No way out for Muslims in Malaysia

The central issue is how Islam has been weaponised.

Our Olympians make us proud, unlike MO1 whoever he is

Our Olympians make us proud, unlike MO1 whoever he is

YOURSAY | ‘While our athletes are making us proud, our leaders are doing just the opposite.’

#TangkapMO1 rally heats up amid arrests; defiant Nawawi says no apology

#TangkapMO1 rally heats up amid arrests; defiant Nawawi says no apology

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