Archive - 15 October 2016

KJ : Umno cannot depend on opposition's disunity

KJ : Umno cannot depend on opposition's disunity

'Today they may be split but tomorrow they may be reunited.'

Hate politics is a crime, says Annuar Musa

Hate politics is a crime, says Annuar Musa

Umno info chief says politics of hate towards BN is on the rise.

Ongkili: 2017 Budget will encourage use of electric vehicles

Ongkili: 2017 Budget will encourage use of electric vehicles

Number of charging stations will be increased, he says.

Families evacuate to relief centres over high tide threat

Families evacuate to relief centres over high tide threat

The phenomenon may increase the sea water level up to 5.7 metres at about 6am tomorrow.

DPM: M'sia to assist Madinah become Islamic civilisation centre

DPM: M'sia to assist Madinah become Islamic civilisation centre

More professionals and academicians to be sent to Madinah, says Zahid.

PNB expects Merdeka Tower cost to reach RM7b

PNB expects Merdeka Tower cost to reach RM7b

It will be the tallest building in Malaysia and South-East Asia.

Provide special insurance for women workers, minister urges employers

Provide special insurance for women workers, minister urges employers

Especially those with chronic diseases, such as cancer, says Second Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani.

Bersih convoy disrupted by scuffles, media threatened

Bersih convoy disrupted by scuffles, media threatened

UPDATED 7.49 PM | Anti-Bersih group forces journalists to delete their pictures and video footage.

Police will act if reds and Bersih 'clash' again

Police will act if reds and Bersih 'clash' again

The deputy IGP warns both the reds and Bersih not to clash or police will act.

Disappointed with Najib, 30 grassroots leaders leave Umno

Disappointed with Najib, 30 grassroots leaders leave Umno

UPDATED 8.11PM | They say they have lost faith in the leadership of party president Najib Abdul Razak.

'Jamal doing community service because hotel threatened by high tide'

'Jamal doing community service because hotel threatened by high tide'

DAP assemblyperson claims the red shirts leader is only concerned about his hotel's fate.

CM: Why should Penang learn economics from BN, we’re a success story

CM: Why should Penang learn economics from BN, we’re a success story

Lim Guan Eng points out they have managed to turn around Penang’s economy in eight years.

Hishammuddin tells T'ganu Umno not to underestimate Bersatu

Hishammuddin tells T'ganu Umno not to underestimate Bersatu

The Umno veep tells the troubled state to close ranks lest they fall, like the PAS defeat in 1999.

Fire at Penang’s iconic Komtar

Fire at Penang’s iconic Komtar

Firemen quickly brought the blaze under control and no casualties were reported.

Thailand warns on prices as mourners buy black garments

Thailand warns on prices as mourners buy black garments

The gov’t has declared a year of mourning and asked everyone to wear black or white.

China prepares for Duterte’s first visit

China prepares for Duterte’s first visit

Diplomacy is rarely dull with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Dewan Rakyat to resume, all eyes on 2017 Budget

Dewan Rakyat to resume, all eyes on 2017 Budget

The third meeting of the fourth session of the 13th Parliament will kick off on Monday.

Perak farmers remanded after altercation over land dispute

Perak farmers remanded after altercation over land dispute

They were allegedly involved in a fight with some men claiming to be a developer’s workers.

Nearly 200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases

Under the pact, developed nations commit to reducing their use of the gases incrementally.

Ouch! Guide to the FRU's newest weapon, pepperballs

Ouch! Guide to the FRU's newest weapon, pepperballs

KINIGUIDE | The authorities will be armed with pepperballs come Bersih 5. But what are they?

Three areas in Bagan Datoh affected by high tide phenomenon

Three areas in Bagan Datoh affected by high tide phenomenon

The water overflowed in the areas at 4am, but the tide receded after dawn.

MCA denies no longer opposing hudud bill

MCA denies no longer opposing hudud bill

The party has always been vocal in its opposition to the bill, says Chai Kim Sen.

Six possible scenarios on what could happen to Hadi’s bill

Six possible scenarios on what could happen to Hadi’s bill

MP SPEAKS | Why should BN leaders hide what was their ‘consensus’ on the bill?

Immigration lifts travel ban on Tony Pua

Immigration lifts travel ban on Tony Pua

He was barred since last year after he was probed for activities 'detrimental to democracy'.

US Navy investigator sentenced to 12 years in bribery case

US Navy investigator sentenced to 12 years in bribery case

John Bertrand Beliveau pleads guilty to helping ‘Fat Leonard’ perpetrate a fraud.

Regent to stand in as grieving Thailand awaits new king

Regent to stand in as grieving Thailand awaits new king

Prem Tinsulanonda, 96, a former army chief and prime minister, is to stand in as regent.

An open letter to Dr S Subramaniam

An open letter to Dr S Subramaniam

This Sunday MIC is going to have its 70th general assembly. After Dr S Subramaniam consolidated his power by sidelining his predecessor, he is moving to another phase of transition as the leader of the oldest Indian Malaysian political party in the government of Malaysia.

Sec-gen: Umno unfazed about defectors to 'Parti Pecah Melayu Bhd'

Sec-gen: Umno unfazed about defectors to 'Parti Pecah Melayu Bhd'

Tengku Adnan says the disgruntled have a right to join parties like Bersatu.

Hadi's bill or motion - a dummy's guide

Hadi's bill or motion - a dummy's guide

COMMENT | Clearing the confusion about motions and private member's bills when Parliament convenes.

Ku Nan: BN has already lodged reports against redelineation

Ku Nan: BN has already lodged reports against redelineation

The Umno sec-gen says all BN-led states have lodged their official objections.

Is Riot aware of his responsibilities, asks MTUC sec-gen

Is Riot aware of his responsibilities, asks MTUC sec-gen

INTERVIEW | All signs point to his ministry being unconcerned about workers' plight, he says.

Dr M should stop trying to pick future leaders

Dr M should stop trying to pick future leaders

YOURSAY | 'He has already done enough damage through his poor judgement.'

The ballot box or a ballot hoax?

The ballot box or a ballot hoax?

Zero tolerance of corrupt leaders or zero future for nation.

New Agong elected; 1MDB funds linked to White House visit

New Agong elected; 1MDB funds linked to White House visit

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

Irish writer: Some Malaysians are more equal than others

Irish writer: Some Malaysians are more equal than others

In an article in The Irish Times, Marc de Faoite lists 10 things he has learned from living here.

Graduate takes job as cleaner, alongside mum

Graduate takes job as cleaner, alongside mum

If my mother can do it, why can't I, says Ain Farhana.

Muhyiddin goes from being PM’s right-hand man to obscure MP

Muhyiddin goes from being PM’s right-hand man to obscure MP

The ex-DPM will be relegated to a corner when Parliament reconvenes on Monday.

Don’t expect Arul to respond to Pua’s assertions

Don’t expect Arul to respond to Pua’s assertions

YOURSAY | ‘Oh, he will pretty much avoid it, as he has been doing all along.’

Arul’s appearance at UM another reminder UUCA must go

Arul’s appearance at UM another reminder UUCA must go

ADUN SPEAKS | The Act makes critical thinking impossible in campuses across Malaysia.

DiCaprio  told to resign as UN messenger over 1MDB links

DiCaprio told to resign as UN messenger over 1MDB links

This is, if he fails to distance himself from the 1MDB scandal.

Citizens’ Declaration born when Khairuddin met Anwar in Sg Buloh

Citizens’ Declaration born when Khairuddin met Anwar in Sg Buloh

Ex-Batu Kawan Umno deputy chief thanks gov’t for arresting and sending him to prison.

Ex-IGP, did you arrest the person who offered you RM2m?

Ex-IGP, did you arrest the person who offered you RM2m?

YOURSAY | ‘M’sian civil servants become messiahs of truth and integrity when they retire.’

Nobel and Nobble Prizes

Nobel and Nobble Prizes

The spirit that Dylan expressed lives on.