Archive - 11 September 2016

Abdul Latif bags Malaysia's third gold at Rio Paralympics

Abdul Latif bags Malaysia's third gold at Rio Paralympics

He also smashes the world record three times.

Three kidnapped from fishing vessel in Sabah are Filipinos

Three kidnapped from fishing vessel in Sabah are Filipinos

They were abducted in waters off Pulau Pom Pom, Semporna, by heavily-armed men last night.

Khairy: Ziyad inspired equal incentives for normal and special athletes

Khairy: Ziyad inspired equal incentives for normal and special athletes

He is the paralympics gold medallist who three years ago, struck gold at world championships to catch the sports minister's attention.

We have a system, please follow it

We have a system, please follow it

If I say the cabinet meeting, chaired by the PM (or in his absence, by the DPM), is held every week, many would probably think I am raising a no-brainer issue. But it is not. In Malaysia we do have an elaborate system of government. Sometimes, I think we have lost track of our system. Even cabinet ministers are in dire need of a reminder.

Umno’s minister has nailed BN’s coffin

Umno’s minister has nailed BN’s coffin

On a nice sunny, Sunday morning the relaxing long weekend break gets shattered with unimagined revelation, threat and arrogance of the higest degree from Najib Abdul Razak’s loyal minister.

Naza pledges Kia Sportage for M'sian gold medallists at Rio Paralympics

Naza pledges Kia Sportage for M'sian gold medallists at Rio Paralympics

The homegrown company wants to show its pride in the homegrown athletes.

‘Jaguh kampung’ vs all sound-minded Malaysians

‘Jaguh kampung’ vs all sound-minded Malaysians

COMMENT | Umno’s failure is its inability to deal with the unpopular politics.

Umno Youth leader suspended for 'sabotaging Najib' by inviting Dr M

Umno Youth leader suspended for 'sabotaging Najib' by inviting Dr M

However he protests it's selective punishment, and is appealing to the supreme council.

DAP MP: Opposition, Bersatu may work with MCA if it quits BN

DAP MP: Opposition, Bersatu may work with MCA if it quits BN

Lim Lip Eng says MCA should take Nazri Aziz's suggestion and quit BN, and its members should resign from all gov't posts.

Husni tells of 1MDB epiphany prompting him to quit his post

Husni tells of 1MDB epiphany prompting him to quit his post

He says falling ill over the scandal was a 'sign from Allah' to quit as finance minister II.

Mahathir has lost his mind, says Makkal Sakti president

Mahathir has lost his mind, says Makkal Sakti president

RS Thanenthiran was referring to the former PM making a political comeback via new party Bersatu.

Let someone else do the 2017 budget, Kadir tells Najib

Let someone else do the 2017 budget, Kadir tells Najib

UPDATED 4.24PM | The ex-newsman nukes the PM's economy policies, says BN must go.

Captains don’t belittle their crew, MCA tells Nazri

Captains don’t belittle their crew, MCA tells Nazri

Umno supreme council member's dismissive remarks regarding MCA gets Ti Lian Ker hot and bothered.

Zahid: Noh Omar's housing loan proposal never discussed by cabinet

Zahid: Noh Omar's housing loan proposal never discussed by cabinet

UPDATED 4.49PM | He says the Umno minister will be called in to explain.

Johor Umno duo thorn in our side anyway, says Zahid

Johor Umno duo thorn in our side anyway, says Zahid

UPDATED 4.03PM | The DPM says the two veteran leaders quitting the party yesterday is a welcome move.

Azmin confident of straight fights even if election held early

Azmin confident of straight fights even if election held early

Even with Bersatu's arrival, he believes the opposition can work it out on the basis of broader interests.

Equitable policies, not bashing fellow BN components, needed

Equitable policies, not bashing fellow BN components, needed

Come the Umno general assembly, we usually hear the same old rhetoric ie race-based bashing to the score of the ‘Ketuanan Melayu’ slogan. Nevertheless, the wise and decent-minded society at large has grown tired of such drama. Latest in the pipeline is not race-based bashing in general but MCA-bashing by senior leaders of Umno as well as the second most senior leaders in Umno which thereby diverts the foremost attention that this beloved country needs.

Lesson for AirAsia pilots, don’t ignore warnings

Lesson for AirAsia pilots, don’t ignore warnings

YOURSAY | ‘Melbourne is 722km south-west of Sydney, KL is 6,611km north-west.’

'Osama sent me his regards, but I wasn't interested'

'Osama sent me his regards, but I wasn't interested'

MALAYSIANS KINI | Abdul Manaf was detained under the ISA for three years for alleged involvement in terror groups.

Veteran who quit Umno a 'frustrated taxi driver', says Nazri

Veteran who quit Umno a 'frustrated taxi driver', says Nazri

The duo only left because they want to contest in GE14, says the Umno supreme council member.

Kedah Umno division leaders expected to quit too, claims Mukhriz

Kedah Umno division leaders expected to quit too, claims Mukhriz

The ex MB claims members have told him they've had enough and want out.

Malaysia creates history, wins two golds at Rio Paralympics

Malaysia creates history, wins two golds at Rio Paralympics

First time M'sia has struck gold. Also in his win, Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli set a new world record in the shot put F20 event.

Sabah coastal kidnappings continue, three taken off Pom Pom

Sabah coastal kidnappings continue, three taken off Pom Pom

Esscom's commander confirms the abduction of three fishing boat crewmen in waters off Semporna.

MIA, please don't go 'missing in action' on 1MDB

MIA, please don't go 'missing in action' on 1MDB

YOURSAY | 'Don't allow members to sign off dubious accounts with no accountability.'

Mukhriz: Anwar's endorsement important for PKR-Bersatu alliance

Mukhriz: Anwar's endorsement important for PKR-Bersatu alliance

He adds Bersatu is gearing up for possible snap polls and the opposition is receptive.

Umno downplays internal revolt, gets ticking off from BN partners

Umno downplays internal revolt, gets ticking off from BN partners

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

Better 'jaguh kampung' than to be seat-less, Nazri tells MCA

Better 'jaguh kampung' than to be seat-less, Nazri tells MCA

He says Umno can win even if it is arrogant, but not MCA.

Waiting in Dar al-Islam, the House of Islam

Waiting in Dar al-Islam, the House of Islam

A primer on changing the discourse.