Archive - 7 October 2016

The PM has to change these to restore the faith of the people, says Umno information chief Annuar Musa.

The two countries aim to double their trade volume within the shortest possible time, says PM Najib.

His Infrastructure Development Ministry will leave no stone unturned in probing the officers, he adds.

This will cover all state departments and agencies, says Chief Minister Musa Aman.

The wing says Bersih would be disrespecting the crowning ceremony of the Raja Muda Selangor.

The Johor government is not weak as we have a big majority, a comfortable majority, says the MB.

UPDATED 11.59PM | She was part of the crew of a humanitarian boat detained by Israel.

Anifah says he and Kimanis Umno are not implicated in the investigation. 

Today, another bunch of red shirted hooligans tried to disrupt the Bersih convoy, this time up north in Alor Setar. Thankfully this time there was a repeated performance of the exceptional performance of our Royal Malaysian Police in maintaining order, as they did in Johor.

All Australians travelling overseas should be aware of cultural differences and sensitivities abroad, says Nick Kelly.

"We are glad the conclusion made by DAP leaders is that the Permata programme is beneficial to society."

Deputy MB Mohd Amar says the state gov’t would find a suitable date for the meeting.

Johan Abd Aziz says the motion was also to discuss environmental and river pollution.

UPDATED 7.30PM | These individuals can be investigated for lodging false reports, warns IGP.

Mayor Mhd Amin Nordin denies a press report on the matter, saying it was not true.

He says PKR will decide on the ultimatum put forth by PAS.

CM disappointed that state's initiation to seek Unesco status for Penang Hill has been ignored.

Its spokesperson cites non-functioning lights and absence of rubbish bins at bus stops.

This is for 432 projects, says its chief executive officer Husni Salleh.

UPDATED 7.31PM | Khalid says police will also investigate Jamal's Bersih-IS link report.

Operation involved both Sabah and Putrajaya MACC, says source.

The commission obtained the services of an expert from Bank Rakyat to assess their value.

Review of his Sodomy II conviction comes up next week and he prays these Federal Court judges won’t sit on it.

Contrary to claims, Malaysia isn't going bankrupt, as the govt has successfully defended the economy, says PM.

The CNS Xiang Tan, CNS Zhou Shan and CNS Chao Hu are to replenish their supplies.

The woman, Zuraidah Naskim, and her infant son are in fine health at the maternity ward.

MP SPEAKS | 'Mugabe turned a promising country into an impoverished one'.

EXCLUSIVE | 'I have no advice (for the PM) on the matter,' says Joseph Y Yun.

Following this, the only defendant in the suit is Malaysia Airlines System Berhad (MAS).

This is compared with RM392.5b as at Sept 15, 2016, says the central bank.

Johor is no longer the bastion for BN as it once was, says Liew Chin Tong.

There are many conflicts today, simply because we forget that religions, languages, and even cultures, are 'living creatures' with utilities, functions and rightful roles to play.

It is time for Malaysia to demonstrate its commitment towards reforming death penalty laws and put forward amendments to abolish the mandatory death penalty in the next Parliament session, Amnesty International Malaysia says as the world prepares to observe the 14th World Day Against Death Penalty on Monday, Oct 10, 2016.

Exco in charge of housing Jagdeep Singh Deo says action will be taken against any proven to have abused the system.

Robert Phang says the two ordinary officers could merely be frontmen, and calls for deeper probes.

NGO Pertubuhan Kebajikan Serantau Muslim says the world was tired over Israel’s actions.

There are no less than 10,000 cyber crimes reported annually.

Besides showing support to Anwar, the gathering will also send a message that the people want change, says PKR.

ATSB’s analysis had found that the debris was consistent with the trailing edge of an aircraft wing.

‘They should not be treated like a political tool, says its veep Ng Yeen Seen.

UPDATED 1.55PM | The application cites 'procedural impropriety' on DBKL's part in raising fees without consultation.

Matthew is the strongest hurricane in the Caribbean since Felix in 2007 and closing in on Florida.

Acting spiritual leader Ahmad Yakob in veiled attack claims Muslims in Turkey and Palestine are in disbelief.

A total of 32 litres of toxic water had likely leaked from a seam of the tank, NHK reported.

‘I hope that both officers will be able to explain themselves properly,’ he says.

‘Government in talks with EPF on higher housing withdrawal’ reads the headline of an article in The Star Online on Oct 5, 2016.

According to Malcolm Turnbull, it was appropriate for the nine to apologise in court.

All 29 BN state assemblypersons today pledge full support for MB Adnan Yaakob to lead the state.

UPDATED 12.15PM | The suit is on the Sungai Besar Umno chief's claim Bersih has been infiltrated by IS terrorists.

Accompanying him is his wife, three senior ministers as well as the governor of the Reserve Bank.

Siti Hajjar waves off sexual harrassment to the innocent 'virgin' in her stall name.

YOURSAY | 'This is an issue is public decency, not integrity of gov't or mentality of people.'

ADUN SPEAKS | The real problem to racism isn't the principles, but that the gov't ignores them.

Jorak assemblyperson leaving Umno for Bersatu has weakened BN's grip on state, notes Amanah.

MB’s dismissal of the blockade as a case of misunderstanding is ‘childish’.

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

COMMENT | In fact, I am wondering whether the MACC is being used as a political pawn.

UPDATED 11.55AM | A source says they had been transferred from Givon Prison to Ben-Gurion Airport.

Treasurer Lydia Chai says a New Zealand news report warning of this is ‘misleading’.

Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming says EC has two years to complete it, or it must be scrapped.

YOURSAY | ‘When people are desperate, they resort to anything to get rid of an opponent.’

YOURSAY | ‘I thought Apandi said he ‘will’ assist the Swiss OAG.’