Archive - 9 October 2016

Most public housing in S'gor in sorry state, minister says

Most public housing in S'gor in sorry state, minister says

State gov't must subsidise cost of maintenance, Noh Omar says.

Mahathir admits tough to topple BN

Mahathir admits tough to topple BN

He says BN's 14 component parties is its strength.

'Sexy young women' remark misinterpreted, says Gerakan man

'Sexy young women' remark misinterpreted, says Gerakan man

Baljit Singh says he referred to Gerakan lifetime member, Kak Azmar, who is a grandmother.

Jamal decries 'fake account' as police probe 'May 13 flying parang' post

Jamal decries 'fake account' as police probe 'May 13 flying parang' post

UPDATED 9.34PM | The red shirts' leader calls Bersih the anti-Christ.

Youth sends 'suicide text' before jumping to death at KL mall

Youth sends 'suicide text' before jumping to death at KL mall

The deceased often had hallucinations and was undergoing treatment, his brother says.

Open modelling agency, Gerakan told after 'young sexy women' proposal

Open modelling agency, Gerakan told after 'young sexy women' proposal

Amanah and other parties rage over Gerakan man's proposal to field 'young sexy women' in GE14.

We're not all corrupt, says chief secretary after Sabah arrests

We're not all corrupt, says chief secretary after Sabah arrests

UPDATED 8PM | He says the public shouldn't judge the entire public service by misdeeds of a few. 

Shafie 'in dark' over Sabah graft case, but minister says during his time

Shafie 'in dark' over Sabah graft case, but minister says during his time

UPDATED 8.19PM | Shafie Apdal denies blame, but Ismail Sabri says it was during the ex-minister's watch.

No need for Bersih rally, says ex-S'gor MB Khalid

No need for Bersih rally, says ex-S'gor MB Khalid

UPDATED 6.36PM | He says it is better to use the effort in organising it to help people out of poverty.

ETP failed to create more high-skilled jobs, says Penang Institute

ETP failed to create more high-skilled jobs, says Penang Institute

UPDATED 8.29PM | Number of such jobs created since its launch actually fell, it claims.

Three arrested over Bersih biker assault

Three arrested over Bersih biker assault

They are detained for suspected rioting, police say.

KJ, PAS condemn violence by red shirts

KJ, PAS condemn violence by red shirts

UPDATED 10.22PM | Umno Youth chief says assault on Bersih activist unacceptable, PAS veep calls it barbaric.

Red shirts will not stop Bersih 5 rally, says Maria Chin

Red shirts will not stop Bersih 5 rally, says Maria Chin

The red shirt participants have been violent, but we are taking security measures, says Bersih chairperson.

Gerakan man moots 'young, sexy women' candidates to boost polls chances

Gerakan man moots 'young, sexy women' candidates to boost polls chances

UPDATED 9.17PM | Legal bureau chief Baljit Singh cites DAP's 'young Malay girl' as the way to go.

Racial heroics? It's bull****, Gerakan president says

Racial heroics? It's bull****, Gerakan president says

UPDATED 2.29PM | Whether DAP or Umno, all who create havoc using race and religion, must face action, says Mah Siew Keong.

'Those who can't manage economy, will play racial card'

'Those who can't manage economy, will play racial card'

UPDATED 7.34PM | Lim Guan Eng urges all to focus on economy,  not politicking.
Bersih slams thuggery, says Jamal's crossed the line

Bersih slams thuggery, says Jamal's crossed the line

UPDATED 3.09PM | 'They could have killed him,' says Bersih of the reds' attack yesterday in Sabak Bernam.

Najib tells Gerakan to have courage of its convictions

Najib tells Gerakan to have courage of its convictions

The PM also urges them to rebut lies told by the opposition, in message at party's annual general assembly.

Mah: Guan Eng should give all Penangites housing discounts, not just himself

Mah: Guan Eng should give all Penangites housing discounts, not just himself

UPDATED 2.13PM | Gerakan president takes potshot at the Penang CM's bungalow purchase controversy.

Aida Redza dances to connect with communities

Aida Redza dances to connect with communities

MALAYSIANS KINI | For Aida, every outdoor area is her stage, everyone has a story to tell.

Red shirts' Jamal laments cops gave Bersih 'special treatment'

Red shirts' Jamal laments cops gave Bersih 'special treatment'

UPDATED 3.49PM | In contrast, says the Umno man, the reds were treated like 'anjing kurap'.

DAP may have to walk alone, Najib set to be PM for life

DAP may have to walk alone, Najib set to be PM for life

YOURSAY | ‘The writing's on the wall. The opposition has to choose between PAS or DAP.’

Penang mulling hosting declassified docs in its first digital library

Penang mulling hosting declassified docs in its first digital library

But human resources and expertise required, otherwise documents could be hacked and altered, says Guan Eng.

Dr M sends Declaration to Rulers Council ahead of royal meet

Dr M sends Declaration to Rulers Council ahead of royal meet

The ex-premier hopes the rulers in the Oct 11 meeting can discuss the people's plea for Najib to quit.

Lip Eng: By Umno MP's logic, MACC should go after Najib, too

Lip Eng: By Umno MP's logic, MACC should go after Najib, too

Wouldn't Tenom MP Raime's call to probe Shafie Apdal would also apply to other cases in Putrajaya, he asks.

What have we created?

What have we created?

COMMENT | The implementation of the NEP has failed to produce a race that is competitive.

Bersih attacked; PAS nudged to accept DAP; Sabah fingers Putrajaya

Bersih attacked; PAS nudged to accept DAP; Sabah fingers Putrajaya

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

Why Muslim unity is detrimental to Malay community

Why Muslim unity is detrimental to Malay community

‘Unity is the lexicon of the pusillanimous.’

A meeting of minds between M’sia and Zimbabwe?

A meeting of minds between M’sia and Zimbabwe?

YOURSAY | ‘Perhaps both Najib and Mugabe still can learn a thing or two from each other.’