Archive - 10 September 2016

BN lost Penang because of Umno, Teng reminds Zahid

BN lost Penang because of Umno, Teng reminds Zahid

Penang BN chairperson Teng Chang Yeow is unhappy that Zahid said they are too dependent on Umno.

Nazir lauds finance minister II for speaking out against 'dangerous idea'

Nazir lauds finance minister II for speaking out against 'dangerous idea'

The banker is referring to gov't proposal to allow property developers to become moneylenders.

PM's aide: Dr M turned to Anwar as Muhyiddin a 'lame duck'

PM's aide: Dr M turned to Anwar as Muhyiddin a 'lame duck'

Now ex-DPM is subservient to Anwar, says Tengku Sariffuddin

Husband of pregnant woman with Zika also infected

Husband of pregnant woman with Zika also infected

He is the fourth person in the country to test positive for Zika virus, says Health DG.

Seven suggestions for institutional reforms in DBKL

Seven suggestions for institutional reforms in DBKL

COMMENT | DBKL must work harder to regain the trust of the public after a major scandal, says Fahmi.

Umno rushing GE14 to derail opposition's unity efforts?

Umno rushing GE14 to derail opposition's unity efforts?

Opposition leaders Lim Kit Siang, Rafizi Ramli and Mohamad Sabu weigh in on possible early polls.

Ministry, Jakim monitor violence element in reading materials

Ministry, Jakim monitor violence element in reading materials

‘Reading materials sold here will have to abide by the country’s laws,’ says the ministry.

Fiji detains opposition and union leaders

Fiji detains opposition and union leaders

The National Federation Party says their leader, Biman Prasad, was being held for questioning.

'Khazanah must reveal more about Taman Tugu to convince public'

'Khazanah must reveal more about Taman Tugu to convince public'

Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming welcomes the details disclosed so far.

Mukhriz, Mahathir challenged to contest in GE14

Mukhriz, Mahathir challenged to contest in GE14

Mukhriz should contest in Jerlun, while his father, the Kubang Pasu seat, says ex-political officer.

Ismail Sabri: Sink Mahathir's boat, before he sinks us

Ismail Sabri: Sink Mahathir's boat, before he sinks us

Cut the nostalgia, he tells Umno members.

‘Settlement doesn’t absolve culprits behind crane collapse incident’

‘Settlement doesn’t absolve culprits behind crane collapse incident’

Ramkarpal Singh says BUCG owes a duty of care to the public as a whole.

MACC-DBKL task force set up to root out KL City Hall's weaknesses

MACC-DBKL task force set up to root out KL City Hall's weaknesses

This follows last month's arrest of DBKL officials over alleged abuse and graft.

Ministry prohibits school trips to Singapore, Philippines

Ministry prohibits school trips to Singapore, Philippines

The move comes in the wake of the spread of the Zika virus in the two countries.

Khairy: Umno members can't be fence-sitters

Khairy: Umno members can't be fence-sitters

They must support party leaders wholeheartedly, says the Umno Youth chief.

Not okay for developers to be moneylenders

Not okay for developers to be moneylenders

COMMENT | The right to shelter is a human right while the right to ownership is not.

Noh: My lending proposal was to give home buyers a choice

Noh: My lending proposal was to give home buyers a choice

‘The choice is in their hands and this is just a proposal,’ he says in a Facebook posting.

Rahman Dahlan downplays Gelang Patah Umno veteran's exit

Rahman Dahlan downplays Gelang Patah Umno veteran's exit

UPDATED 5.30PM | No one in the division followed the permanent chairperson's move to quit Umno, he says.

Bersatu has been courting me, Ahmad Said warns Umno

Bersatu has been courting me, Ahmad Said warns Umno

UPDATED 6PM | The ex-Terengganu MB says his heart is still with Umno, but things must change for the better or else ...

Traffic still slow on major highways as of 5pm

Traffic still slow on major highways as of 5pm

UPDATED 6.55PM | The number of vehicles is expected to continue increasing until tonight, says Plus spkesperson.

Salleh: Umno must practise seven principles to survive

Salleh: Umno must practise seven principles to survive

Practising these principles would ensure that the party remains strong, he says.

Zahid seeks greater BN cooperation to win Penang

Zahid seeks greater BN cooperation to win Penang

He says Umno was prepared to share knowledge and assist Gerakan and MCA.

Two Johor Umno veterans quit party

Two Johor Umno veterans quit party

UPDATED 5.11PM | Baharom Abdul Ghani says Umno now is no longer the party for Malays but has become the property of Najib.

US and Russia agree on Syria ceasefire plan

US and Russia agree on Syria ceasefire plan

The plan would ensure that the Syrian gov’t does not fly combat missions over rebel-held areas.

'Forget reporting large sums, if gov't won't probe 1MDB transfers'

'Forget reporting large sums, if gov't won't probe 1MDB transfers'

Segambut MP says this after lodging a police report over AmBank officers allegedly involved in Najib's accounts.

JDT lifts Super League title for third year in a row

JDT lifts Super League title for third year in a row

Melaka United is 2016 Premier League champion despite draw with JDT II.

Sarawak requests more private English-stream schools

Sarawak requests more private English-stream schools

Adenan says the state gov’t had pledged its support to establish more of these schools.

Umno is 'man in the mirror' to BN's downfall, hits out MCA man

Umno is 'man in the mirror' to BN's downfall, hits out MCA man

UPDATED 1.38PM | Ti Lian Ker asks Umno to 'make that change' and stop playing 'jaguh kampung'.

Ringgit expected to trend lower against US$ next week

Ringgit expected to trend lower against US$ next week

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, it rose against the greenback to 4.0675/0725 from 4.0830/0900.

Neither dead nor alive, DCM slams MIC's 'living death'

Neither dead nor alive, DCM slams MIC's 'living death'

Kept on life support by Umno's patronage, Ramasamy argues the party can barely lift a finger politically.

Abolish archaic Moneylenders Act 1951

Abolish archaic Moneylenders Act 1951

MP SPEAKS | All financial institutions should be placed under the watch of Bank Negara.

US to maintain good ties with Malaysia regardless of DOJ lawsuits

US to maintain good ties with Malaysia regardless of DOJ lawsuits

The US State Dept says this when asked if the suits will sour ties with the Najib gov't.

Language proficiency for foreign workers vital

Language proficiency for foreign workers vital

This is crucial for security guards and domestic helpers, but cost is a concern.

After Dr M-Anwar drama, now ‘Shakespeare Goes Bollywood’

After Dr M-Anwar drama, now ‘Shakespeare Goes Bollywood’

A Bollywood-styled play at the KL Performing Arts Centre kicking off on Sept 15.

Really, Salleh Keruak, who’s betraying who?

Really, Salleh Keruak, who’s betraying who?

YOURSAY | ‘The selling of our power plants by 1MDB to China is the ultimate betrayal.’

Taman Tugu cost questioned; developers as lenders unfeasible; LRT breakdown strikes twice

Taman Tugu cost questioned; developers as lenders unfeasible; LRT breakdown strikes twice

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

Size does matter, when it comes to selecting leaders

Size does matter, when it comes to selecting leaders

POEM | There is more to being in office, than power you wield as befits…

Will the burkini outstrip the bikini?

Will the burkini outstrip the bikini?

Endless debate over wearing and baring.

Ministers appear to be jostling for 'Clown of the Month'

Ministers appear to be jostling for 'Clown of the Month'

YOURSAY | ‘It is just the start of the month and we now have two very strong candidates.'

Ismail Sabri sowing confusion to defuse the DOJ report

Ismail Sabri sowing confusion to defuse the DOJ report

YOURSAY | ‘Why isn't the IGP investigating those who are named in the DOJ report?’