Archive - 30 September 2016

The figure shows Umno is still the choice of the people, especially the younger generation, says the party president.

This caused difficulties in safeguarding Sabah waters and also led to several cases of abductions.

Sabah Fisheries and Fishing Boats Joint Association proposes this following the frequent kidnappings off the coast.

RON97 will from midnight cost RM2.15, RON95 will be RM1.80, while diesel will be priced at RM1.75 a litre.

Opposition critics of the political financing proposals are 'monkeys', says Rahman Dahlan.

UPDATED 8.47PM | This must be agreed to by both BN and the opposition, as it affects all parties, says the PM.

This BN member is all set for this, with its deputy chief saying the party has practised making public its list of donors.

The numbers just don't add up, they say.

The US presidential election is drawing near and the debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have begun. A lot of people are hard-pressed to select the one to vote for on Nov 8 as both have their own fortes and faults.

This comes after the marketing guru stated he will be seeking clarification from UM.

Bersih urges institutional reforms to give more autonomy and authority to the EC and MACC.

The Election Court sitting in Miri fixed this date on the petition filed by defeated BN candidate Hii King Chiong.

There have been 16 suspicious cases in Yala, but none have been tested contracting Mers-CoV.

Rafizi calls it a diversion tactic because the PM ran into problems with his funding.

Regulations concerning passport photos state ‘you must certainly not smile’.

Azmin imparts business advice to Siti Hajjar Ahmad, whose stall went viral on social media recently.

On Sept 4, 2016, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak unveiled the Taman Tugu project, which will see RM650 million expended on the activation, conservation and maintenance of a nature park. This sudden interest by the prime minister stands in stark contrast to Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) alleged cosiness with private developers at the expense of preserving green lungs in Kuala Lumpur.

UPDATED 5PM | Rio Olympics and Paralympics successes partly due to Umno/BN gov’t policies, says Najib.

Penang mufti says disagreements over Hadi’s bill should not stoop to such levels.

P Murugan was charged with unlawful possession of UPSR question papers.

UPDATED 4.55PM | Protesters must not be threatened with arrest for protecting their customary land, says Mohamed Idris.

Single mother S Yogeswari, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The WHO says this was the first Zika-linked microcephaly in South-East Asia.

His comments triggered shock and anger among Jewish groups in the United States.

'It is his nature, he likes to argue, be hypocritical, one moment slandering others, and then being nice,' says PM.

UPDATED 6.05PM | Police are investigating the bomb hoax which led to the evacuation of the building this afternoon.

MP SPEAKS | He should attempt to behave more intellectually in explaining our predicament.

COMMENT | In fact, no one has the right to threaten others in a democratic nation.

UPDATED 1.10PM | Firms with gov't contracts should also be banned from making any political contributions, it adds.

UDATED 1.24PM | Committee also suggests that there be no cap on the amount donated to parties and politicians.

UPDATED 12.40PM | The committee on political financing wants such measures to protect donors post disclosure.

This after minister said yesterday complaining M'sians are partly to blame for M'sia's drop in rankings.

He says UN leaders are diverse and language is never an issue.

YOURSAY | 'She is educating people they have a choice to vote, not forcing them.'

UPDATED 12.05PM | Appeals Court makes this ruling on Sidang Injil Borneo's judicial review application.

A financial analyst says it would allow Proton to increase its production capacity to be a local and regional player.

YOURSAY | ‘Some in sarong, some in jubah and some in suits, but all cut from the same cloth.’

A street survey finds those met urging the DPM to go for classes.

It would have done better had there been no 1MDB, and not trail behind Thailand.

The first National Consultative Council was set up in 1970 after the 1969 riots.

LIVE REPORT | The CM quips BN is good at making things 'appear' in one's private bank accounts.

Video shows during the tussle, Emilia fell to the ground with the boy in her arms.

Rizal denies claim that Permata has no clear direction despite RM30m in annual funding.

Our imbalance among constituencies is serious compared to Australia, UK and Canada.

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

COMMENT | Let's study the detailed political impact of the EC’s new boundaries.

The one who should be arrested and charged in court is Najib, he says.

Former Bar president Kuthubul Zaman feels he should be able to, for checks and balance.

Armand Azha Abu Hanifah says his strategy is only to help facilitate the process.