Archive - 3 October 2016

Do we want to promote more money politics?

Do we want to promote more money politics?

Most Malaysians are wondering why the chairperson of the National Consultative Committee on Political Financing (NCCPF), YB Paul Low, and his able committee members have casually recommended the removal of the cap on funding and spending during future election campaigns?

Health Ministry views seriously microcephaly in babies

Health Ministry views seriously microcephaly in babies

Dr Subramaniam says the case in Thailand was the first ever reported in South-East Asia.

Hisham: US, Asean defence ministers on guard against IS threat

Hisham: US, Asean defence ministers on guard against IS threat

Specifically fighters who returned home and self-radicalised 'lone wolves', says minister.

BN will win big in GE14 after redelineation, academician predicts

BN will win big in GE14 after redelineation, academician predicts

This is based on the outcomes of past elections, says Redzuan Othman.

Pagoh Umno urges disloyal members to quit posts

Pagoh Umno urges disloyal members to quit posts

This is to pave the way for others to serve the people, says its division acting chief.

Housewife delivers baby girl at fast-food joint

Housewife delivers baby girl at fast-food joint

'Coincidentally, there was a nurse from a private clinic who happened to be at the scene,' says Nurul Haslina.

Logging operators in Balah forest reserve get temporary stop-work order

Logging operators in Balah forest reserve get temporary stop-work order

This following protests from the Orang Asli in the Gua Musang area.

Rafidah Aziz: Instead of street protests, set up NCC2

Rafidah Aziz: Instead of street protests, set up NCC2

Former minister says NCC2 will be a way to move the country forward, as a competitive and respected nation.

S'wak DAP: Sabah 'frogs' jumped ship due to 'Shafie's wealth'

S'wak DAP: Sabah 'frogs' jumped ship due to 'Shafie's wealth'

Chong Chieng Jen says the reasoning that only a 'local party can defend local's rights' was just an excuse.

Police: Investigation report on go-kart mishap almost ready

Police: Investigation report on go-kart mishap almost ready

At the EIMARace 2016, Izwan Isa, 39, and his daughter Nur Zulaikha, five, were killed after a go-kart ploughed into them.

Annuar Musa denies redelineation favours BN, will lose own branches

Annuar Musa denies redelineation favours BN, will lose own branches

UPDATED 7.08PM | Umno info chief says he was never consulted by EC on ongoing redelineation exercise. 

'Corruption in M'sia lit by a thousand spotlights'

'Corruption in M'sia lit by a thousand spotlights'

Law Prof Gurdial Singh Nijar holds that a functioning democracy requires clean, uncorrupted governance.

DOJ suit issue just one branch on Umno's tree, says info chief

DOJ suit issue just one branch on Umno's tree, says info chief

UPDATED 6.41PM | 'Why should we discuss about one branch or fruit? We are concerned if the tree (Umno) is dying,' says Annuar Musa.

Mukhriz welcomed to rejoin Umno, says Annuar Musa

Mukhriz welcomed to rejoin Umno, says Annuar Musa

UPDATED 6.40PM | Former Kedah MB can do so if he harbours any ambitions to become the next PM, says Umno info chief.

Ku Nan: The consensus was BN's stand will be decided by consensus

Ku Nan: The consensus was BN's stand will be decided by consensus

BN sec-gen clarifies that's how BN's position on Hadi's Private Member's Bill will be decided.

Absurd to compare 'peaceful' Bersih to red shirts, says lawyer

Absurd to compare 'peaceful' Bersih to red shirts, says lawyer

UPDATED 7.42PM | Eric Paulsen slams gov't for letting red shirts attack Bersih; Annuar Musa says they are not backed by Umno.

Men detained for stripping down to Jalur Gemilang underwear at F1

Men detained for stripping down to Jalur Gemilang underwear at F1

Believed to be Aussies, they were arrested for public indecency and disrespecting the national flag.

Hisham Rais: Right to rally, not right to be violent

Hisham Rais: Right to rally, not right to be violent

UPDATED 3.55PM | Bersih will lodge a report against the reds over the weekend attacks, adds Maria Chin.

Yeo Bee Yin can visit Permata, but hold DAP tell-all after

Yeo Bee Yin can visit Permata, but hold DAP tell-all after

The invitation to you to visit Pemata was not retracted. We plan to host your visit this week.

MCA, Gerakan, MIC silence on 'hudud consensus' not golden

MCA, Gerakan, MIC silence on 'hudud consensus' not golden

MP SPEAKS | Why are they mute on claim BN has reached consensus on Hadi's Private Member's Bill?

DAP MP: Selective use of political funding laws a real concern

DAP MP: Selective use of political funding laws a real concern

Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming is troubled over the lack of safeguards to prevent abuse.

Kelantan's illegal logging needs urgent fixing

Kelantan's illegal logging needs urgent fixing

COMMENT | There is suspicion that the full picture is being kept under wraps.

Bersih respects PAS' decision not to join Bersih 5 rally

Bersih respects PAS' decision not to join Bersih 5 rally

PAS had expressed this even before the rally was announced, disclosed Bersih chief Maria Chin Abdullah.

Nazir's NCC2 badly needed to overcome deteriorating race relations

Nazir's NCC2 badly needed to overcome deteriorating race relations

COMMENT | A radical proposition is needed to challenge the status quo.

Penang PAC must submit tunnel findings in November

Penang PAC must submit tunnel findings in November

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Penang failed to submit the report on the findings of the proposed tunnel to the state assembly in the last sitting. This is a very serious matter as the PAC committee is accountable to the people of Penang.

Wan Azizah regrets Lajim's exit, hopes to unite all

Wan Azizah regrets Lajim's exit, hopes to unite all

UPDATED 1.30PM | She still harbours hopes for a united front against BN and straight fights in Sabah.

Rahman Dahlan ridicules opposition for taking democracy lessons from Dr M

Rahman Dahlan ridicules opposition for taking democracy lessons from Dr M

UPDATED 12.09PM | The minister claims Najib has taken the country to new democratic heights.

In Hadi's books, 75pct world gov'ts not fit to rule

In Hadi's books, 75pct world gov'ts not fit to rule

YOURSAY | 'Malaya would not have gained independence with his 'only Islam can rule' concept.'

Permata accounts must be subject to scrutiny

Permata accounts must be subject to scrutiny

COMMENT | Being transparent with the financial accounts is definitely a virtue.

No more 'Trojan horses' please, Umno told after Ezam's exit

No more 'Trojan horses' please, Umno told after Ezam's exit

FT Umno Youth chief Mohd Razlan laments the ex-senator was given posts but backstabbed them.

Let's hope Amanah tells Londoners something new

Let's hope Amanah tells Londoners something new

Show us Amanah’s road map for Malaysia.

Political earthquake in Sabah; PAS in spotlight as opposition unites

Political earthquake in Sabah; PAS in spotlight as opposition unites

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

A pernicious race-religion combo attack on Azizah

A pernicious race-religion combo attack on Azizah

YOURSAY | ‘Such statements fly in the face of Islamic values. What a disgrace.’