Archive - 8 October 2016

Liow: Opposition’s wish for straight fights just empty talk

Liow: Opposition’s wish for straight fights just empty talk

He says since the opposition are faced with differences, they are unable to reach a consensus.

‘Johor remains strong despite party-hopping by BN rep’

‘Johor remains strong despite party-hopping by BN rep’

Gerakan sec-gen Liang Teck Ming describes Shahruddin’s act as despicable.

Gerakan identifies 30pct of seats affected by redelineation

Gerakan identifies 30pct of seats affected by redelineation

Its deputy chief Dr Cheah Soon Hai says it was important for the party to seek solutions.

Nazri: Muhyiddin desperate for PAS’ help

Nazri: Muhyiddin desperate for PAS’ help

He says this clearly showed the former deputy premier wanted revenge.

Dr M flirting with unhealthy politics, says Gerakan chief

Dr M flirting with unhealthy politics, says Gerakan chief

Mah Siew Keong says a change in leadership could only be determined via an election.

Dr M: Court must treat Anwar the same

Dr M: Court must treat Anwar the same

Ex-PM says this is regardless of whether supporters rally for him or not.

Shafie: Hastily accusing me over Sabah graft disrespects MACC

Shafie: Hastily accusing me over Sabah graft disrespects MACC

The ex-minister says he for one will zip his lips to avoid interfering with MACC probe.

How is 'Malay first' Muhyiddin now speaking up for DAP, asks Salleh Keruak

How is 'Malay first' Muhyiddin now speaking up for DAP, asks Salleh Keruak

Minister says this on the contradictory statements made by ex-DPM as Bersatu president compared to when he was in Umno.

‘PAS will lose many seats in GE14 if it refuses to work together’

‘PAS will lose many seats in GE14 if it refuses to work together’

‘Chinese voters helped PAS to win,’ says former prime minister Dr Mahathir.

Suspects in RM114m seizure to assist MACC on money in foreign banks

Suspects in RM114m seizure to assist MACC on money in foreign banks

So far, the commission has recorded statements from 23 people in connection with the investigation on ‘Ops Water’.

National squad yet to find rhythm, says Khairy

National squad yet to find rhythm, says Khairy

Minister says this after Harimau Malaysia could only manage a scoreless draw with S'pore.

Wan Junaidi: Illegal factories causing river pollution should be closed

Wan Junaidi: Illegal factories causing river pollution should be closed

If possible, river reserves should no longer be used as sewage outlets or factory sites, says the minister.

In Bersih vs Jamal’s red shirts, who won in Sabak Bernam?

In Bersih vs Jamal’s red shirts, who won in Sabak Bernam?

The red shirt leader notes how Bersih was boxed in at the Sabak Bernam stadium.

Taxi operators told to improve service

Taxi operators told to improve service

Spad chief Syed Hamid says they should change if they want to compete with Uber, Grabcar and Blacklane.

Where was ‘Budgie 9’ style outrage for our own offenders, asks Ideas

Where was ‘Budgie 9’ style outrage for our own offenders, asks Ideas

Tricia Yeoh notes the double standards in public defence of Rizalman and others.

Umno MP wants MACC to go after federal minister in RM3.3b graft case

Umno MP wants MACC to go after federal minister in RM3.3b graft case

Raime Unggi from Sabah notes that the abuse of power happened in 2010.

ITBM thanks minister for sacking opposition-aligned ex-chair

ITBM thanks minister for sacking opposition-aligned ex-chair

This follows Shahruddin Md Salleh accepting the post of Bersatu secretary-general.

Ulu Papar communities angry, want Kaiduan Dam project cancelled

Ulu Papar communities angry, want Kaiduan Dam project cancelled

They have spent over seven years justifying the need to save their ancestral lands.

Tengku Amir Shah proclaimed Raja Muda of Selangor

Tengku Amir Shah proclaimed Raja Muda of Selangor

During the ceremony, he took the oath and pledged his loyalty to the Selangor Sultan.

Sabah graft bust won't do much if 1MDB not tackled, says Kit Siang

Sabah graft bust won't do much if 1MDB not tackled, says Kit Siang

The DAP supremo says the celebrated haul won't halt our slip down the corruption index.

Jamal: Next time I will vault my car on top of theirs

Jamal: Next time I will vault my car on top of theirs

UPDATED 5.45PM | The red shirts leader says there will be a more aggressive response to the next Bersih convoy.

Principal: No Labuan matriculation college students going hungry

Principal: No Labuan matriculation college students going hungry

College denies students are facing difficulty of having daily meals due to the suspension of the student allowance.

Finance Ministry: Budget 2017 to have measures to tackle cost of living

Finance Ministry: Budget 2017 to have measures to tackle cost of living

Especially regarding housing, food and transportation while at the same time spurring economic growth, it says.

Bersih supporters egged, kicked by red shirts in Sabak Bernam

Bersih supporters egged, kicked by red shirts in Sabak Bernam

UPDATED 5.25PM | The man was pelted with eggs before being assaulted while on his way home.

Cops probe security forces personnel for Esscom info leak

Cops probe security forces personnel for Esscom info leak

However, no arrests have been made so far, says the inspector-general of police.

Blaze in navy interceptor boat injures five

Blaze in navy interceptor boat injures five

Initial investigations found that the incident was either due to a short circuit or fuel leakage.

Why not hold Bersih 5 rally in Penang, asks Keng Liang

Why not hold Bersih 5 rally in Penang, asks Keng Liang

UPDATED 3PM | Gerakan Youth leader says it's where Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng currently facing corruption charges.

Don't be the hidden enemy, Gerakan urges BN leaders

Don't be the hidden enemy, Gerakan urges BN leaders

UPDATED 2.44PM | Tan Lian Hoe says parties must show unity and mutual respect to win GE14. 

Langat, Cheras water treatment plant shutdown due to odour pollution

Langat, Cheras water treatment plant shutdown due to odour pollution

Elizabeth Wong says the plants were shut down at 8.30pm and 10pm respectively last night.

Report: Almost RM2 billion siphoned from Sabah water projects

Report: Almost RM2 billion siphoned from Sabah water projects

The amount is about 60 percent of RM3.3 billion worth of projects handled by two civil servants.

Umno grassroots to shadow Bersih on Nov 19

Umno grassroots to shadow Bersih on Nov 19

They will however protest against alleged corruption in opposition held states, instead of electoral reform.

Bersih convoy Day 3: Roadshow wraps up after dramatic confrontations

Bersih convoy Day 3: Roadshow wraps up after dramatic confrontations

LIVE REPORTS | The nationwide convoy keeps running into opposing Umno-linked red shirts.

'Teddy Bear Doctor' who heals the homeless

'Teddy Bear Doctor' who heals the homeless

Madhu, along with friends, provide free medical care for the homeless, urban poor who can't afford basic medical needs.

Hurricane Matthew death toll nears 900 in Haiti, cholera takes lives

Hurricane Matthew death toll nears 900 in Haiti, cholera takes lives

Information trickles in from remote areas that were cut off by the storm.

Rafizi cries copycat at Najib's tax break for first time car buyers

Rafizi cries copycat at Najib's tax break for first time car buyers

UPDATED 12.24PM | The MP says they proposed such reforms in 2012, which BN was too 'arrogant' to adopt.

US media conspiring to topple PM? Implausible, says envoy

US media conspiring to topple PM? Implausible, says envoy

'The media's job is to investigate. That's their job,' says ambassador Joseph Y Yun.

Jorak rep sacked as ITBM chief after becoming Bersatu sec-gen

Jorak rep sacked as ITBM chief after becoming Bersatu sec-gen

Education Ministry fired him as chairperson of Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books.

Fallacy of ketuanan Melayu

Fallacy of ketuanan Melayu

COMMENT | Till today, the Malays are still struggling with their self-identity.

‘Talks with PAS are fine, but only without Hadi’

‘Talks with PAS are fine, but only without Hadi’

YOURSAY | ‘Negotiating with PAS is just like a dog chasing its tail, no end and no outcome.’

Power sharing includes Amanah and DAP, says Muhyiddin

Power sharing includes Amanah and DAP, says Muhyiddin

PAS has insisted that parties that want to cooperate with it must first ditch DAP.

Duo nabbed with RM53m ‘advised’ to invoke Arab donation defence

Duo nabbed with RM53m ‘advised’ to invoke Arab donation defence

‘If they are going to take that much money, they should follow the PM’s example.’

Something more than legend

Something more than legend

COMMENT | Maybe all we need is the right tick upon the ballot.

Dr M: Slight nudge and three BN state gov’ts would fall

Dr M: Slight nudge and three BN state gov’ts would fall

Two defections in both Perak and T’ganu will see change of power even before GE14.

Is Permata expanding its reach, just like the PM’s Dept?

Is Permata expanding its reach, just like the PM’s Dept?

MP SPEAKS | Shouldn’t these programmes be parked under existing ministries/departments?

Not so fast, Nazri can’t disown Jamal this easily

Not so fast, Nazri can’t disown Jamal this easily

YOURSAY | ‘The real question should be, ‘Does Umno represent Jamal Yunos?’’

Top politicians deny links to Sabah graft; Kelantan defends logging

Top politicians deny links to Sabah graft; Kelantan defends logging

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

Budgies, boobies and booty

Budgies, boobies and booty

Forever the butts of a far more serious joke.

Bersih convoy disrupted by Kedah Umno Youth in Alor Setar

Bersih convoy disrupted by Kedah Umno Youth in Alor Setar

A group of men in red T-shirts appeared as the convoy was about to leave for Sungai Petani.

MACC’s RM53m cash haul, no one is shocked any more

MACC’s RM53m cash haul, no one is shocked any more

YOURSAY | ‘It clearly shows that the corruption and bribe-taking was on a massive scale.’