Archive - 12 September 2016

Trump says he hopes Clinton 'gets well soon'

Trump says he hopes Clinton 'gets well soon'

This comes a day after her campaign revealed she was suffering from pneumonia.

Britain's Cameron resigns from seat in parliament

Britain's Cameron resigns from seat in parliament

'It is not going to be possible to be a normal backbencher as a former prime minister,' he says.

Oxford English Dictionary adds mamak, kopitiam, moobs, Oompa Loompa

Oxford English Dictionary adds mamak, kopitiam, moobs, Oompa Loompa

It further adds swirlie, clickbait, slacktivism, scrumdiddlyumptious and scores of other new entries to its latest edition.

Storm wreaks havoc on 100 houses in Felda Jerangau

Storm wreaks havoc on 100 houses in Felda Jerangau

One resident finds a tea session with her children and grandchildren cut short when the roof of the family home was ripped off.

MH370 victims' relatives urge three governments to continue search

MH370 victims' relatives urge three governments to continue search

The hunt is set to be suspended later this year, unless there is 'new credible evidence'.

Esscom detains 26 Filipino, Indonesian illegal immigrants

Esscom detains 26 Filipino, Indonesian illegal immigrants

Esscom commander says they were nabbed when they tried to slip into the country via a sea route.

Subra: At least 40 new suspected Zika cases, yet to confirm

Subra: At least 40 new suspected Zika cases, yet to confirm

Up to now the number of confirmed cases remained at four, says minister.

Regard all BN components as our own, says Subra amid Umno-MCA spat

Regard all BN components as our own, says Subra amid Umno-MCA spat

MIC president says component party leaders should avoid conflicts which would be detrimental to BN.

Paralympic gold medalist to spend RM1m on parents' umrah trip, new home

Paralympic gold medalist to spend RM1m on parents' umrah trip, new home

Abdul Latif clinches the gold medal after leaping 7.60m in his fifth jump which created a new world record. 

Jokowi: Duterte supports execution of Philippine drug trafficker

Jokowi: Duterte supports execution of Philippine drug trafficker

This is regarding the execution of Mary Jane Veloso who is currently on death row.
 

Give incentives to our world record-breaking athletes, gov't urged

Give incentives to our world record-breaking athletes, gov't urged

There should be recognition for setting world records, as our Paralympians did, says DAP's Anthony Loke.

Penang police heighten security over Islamic State threat

Penang police heighten security over Islamic State threat

State police chief says the force had identified a number of places and conducting constant surveillance there.

37 injured after bus overturns on KL-Seremban Expressway

37 injured after bus overturns on KL-Seremban Expressway

The accident happened at about 9am today, when the bus was going from Ampang to Puchong.

WSJ claims Rosmah spent US$6m on clothes, shoes and jewellery

WSJ claims Rosmah spent US$6m on clothes, shoes and jewellery

UPDATED 7.55PM | The spending, made between 2008 and 2015, is based on new documents, says WSJ report.

Now, Ti blames Umno race baiting on ex-leaders

Now, Ti blames Umno race baiting on ex-leaders

The MCA leader goes from 'man in the mirror' to 'now those days are gone'.

CM: Paralympians show we can be world champs, not just 'village heroes'

CM: Paralympians show we can be world champs, not just 'village heroes'

UPDATED 4.01PM | Guan Eng cites the gold hattrick in Rio as something the gov't could learn from.

Kadir critical of gov't because of 'revenge', says Ku Nan

Kadir critical of gov't because of 'revenge', says Ku Nan

He writes off criticisms of Najib's policies as the act of a malcontent.

Maria Chin is opposition’s ‘circus animal’, says Jamal

Maria Chin is opposition’s ‘circus animal’, says Jamal

Umno man runs down Bersih's leader, says he's eager to hold counter-demonstration against Bersih 5.

Husni was never slammed in cabinet meetings, Ku Nan says

Husni was never slammed in cabinet meetings, Ku Nan says

The ex-second finance minister claims he was criticised when he proposed improving M'sia's standing in the Corruption Perception Index.

Ku Nan: Maybe Nazri did not fully listen to MCA

Ku Nan: Maybe Nazri did not fully listen to MCA

UPDATED 2.49PM | Umno's Nazri Aziz is involved in a spat with MCA, and even suggested it quit BN.

Many begging to return to Umno, says sec-gen

Many begging to return to Umno, says sec-gen

UPDATED 3.41PM | Responding to Umno leaders recently quitting, Ku Nan says many sacked members eager to return.

Naughty boy of Kampung Paya Kelubi comes good in Rio Paralympics

Naughty boy of Kampung Paya Kelubi comes good in Rio Paralympics

Mum of Abdul Latif Romly sheds tears of joy at mischievous son winning gold in the long jump T20 event.

Nazri, at least cabbies earn halal income unlike MO1

Nazri, at least cabbies earn halal income unlike MO1

YOURSAY | 'Don't ridicule grassroots supporters who had ensured Umno victories.'

Nazri: I'm close to Guan Eng as DAP has Chinese support, not MCA

Nazri: I'm close to Guan Eng as DAP has Chinese support, not MCA

MCA's Ti Lian Ker had complained the Umno supreme council member seemed to favour DAP over MCA.

It's for the big to discipline small crew, Nazri shoots back

It's for the big to discipline small crew, Nazri shoots back

Rough seas in BN continue with MCA's Ti Lian Ker being told to try winning a seat.

Korban means to unite against injustice, says Anwar

Korban means to unite against injustice, says Anwar

UPDATED 11.54AM | Place Allah over self and children, he says on Aidiladha.

Internal BN feud rages; Umno dissenters speak up; Paralympians bag triple gold

Internal BN feud rages; Umno dissenters speak up; Paralympians bag triple gold

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

M'sians duped by fruit picking scam end up in Aussie detention centre

M'sians duped by fruit picking scam end up in Aussie detention centre

34 are in an Australian immigration detention centre for illegally working as fruit pickers.

Penang Hindu Board well-managed, MIC should look elsewhere

Penang Hindu Board well-managed, MIC should look elsewhere

For nearly 60 years, the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) was literally in the doldrums under the management of the MIC. But today, under the DAP-led government, it is a different story.

Umno rattled as Dr M, Anwar renew partnership

Umno rattled as Dr M, Anwar renew partnership

YOURSAY | ‘Ku Nan, remember when you went begging house to house for votes in Putrajaya.’

Was Siti Kasim right to show her middle finger?

Was Siti Kasim right to show her middle finger?

It is like fighting fire with fire.

Isn't MCA a partner in Umno's racial scare tactics?

Isn't MCA a partner in Umno's racial scare tactics?

YOURSAY | 'For 30 years, you played along with Umno's game plan.'