Archive - 2 December 2016

UMNO AGM | Delegates, political analysts say if all members practised loyalty, this would not be needed...

The signing with Singapore slated for Dec 5 has been put off to Dec 21, says Rahman Dahlan.

Public safety is our top priority, says the company CEO Khor Chap Jen.

Mohd Faiz Subri and the other finalists, from Brazil and Venezuela, will go into another round of voting.

Rally appears to be calculated political decision to win the support of Malaysian public, a top Myanmar official is quoted as saying.

UMNO AGM | However, says one delegate, decisions and agreements made should never sell out bumiputera dignity and rights.

Syabas says water supply to the entire areas was expected to return to normal on Dec 13.

The victim, a mechanic, told the court he wanted to stop pursuing the case.

The tit-for-tat over who is following in the footsteps of Hitler continues.

The former PM says the current government is implementing a 'citizenship-for-votes scheme'.

'We hope it is just a case of the suspect running amok and not related to other incidents.'

He confines the ailment to those within Umno, whom he accuses of worshiping money.

UPDATED 6.05PM | UMNO AGM | 'If none of our bosses (are appointed), many of my comrades down here are also qualified.'

Prosecution sought to reinstate Sessions judge's sentence against trio who gang-raped girl, 13. 

It will abandon 430 hectares of land in Indonesia in part-settlement.

Amoneg them are a sister of Megawati and popular artiste Ahmad Dhani.

Umno Youth vice-chief says it is ‘inappropriate’ for Liow Tiong Lai to ‘overreact’.

UMNO AGM | Najib's speech did not contain elements that can lead to racial disaster, says DPM.

I am alarmed and saddened to see the growing number of people being arrested for insulting someone or another.

UMNO AGM | PAS leaders insist they are still against Umno, and committed to toppling BN govt.

Malaysia’s glittering Twin Towers, expansive Putrajaya, opulent residential enclaves and expensive marques on the roads could mask the real ills besetting this country today.

State gov't tried to end blockades through other means, Zahari Ibrahim claims.

What if someone draws cartoons insulting Lim Guan Eng, asks police chief.

When a party has no bigger cause to fight and indulges in racist and religious bigotry, then it is a sign that such a party has no substance and cause worth championing. It is important that we call their bluff as equal citizens of the federation. What evidence is there that DAP has belittled Islam and the issue of ‘bumiputra’?

COMMENT | It'll make perfect theme park for Umno supporters, a place to come and refresh their Umno-ness, live in the 'Firdaus'.

UPDATED 1.25PM | PM's wife says this after receiving lifetime achievement award for early childhood education.

Ku Chin Wah is charged with failing to declare the sources of his income three years ago.

Lawyers for Liberty urges Malaysia to go beyond lip service, give them proper treatment as refugees.

Bandong Hasbollah died at 6.55am at the KPJ Hospital in Kota Kinabalu. She was 85.

UMNO AGM | Umno man urges non-Malay BN component parties to work together with Umno, defend BN gov't.

Monetary Authority of Singapore wants him barred from taking part in capital market management.

If you truly care, you should lobby to ban logging altogether, he hits out at critics.

UPDATED 7.30PM | Police say eight people planned uprising against government, tried to exploit Muslim fury.

The 35-year-old bodyguard is also 'mentally ill', adds Khalid.

'I guarantee police force is still able to look after the safety and security of the state and country.'

UPDATED 11.49AM | Meanwhile lawyer Syahredzan says it's 'fear-mongering at its worst'.

UMNO AGM | 'Instead it is time for Umno to thank Malays for the support they have given all this while.'

UPDATED 12.55PM | MAS also proposes to bar Tim Leissner from taking part in capital market management in the state for 10 years.

The Umno supreme council member calls members to prepare for GE14 battle stations.

‘We enabled a regime that corrupted the constitution...’

Music buffs are in for a rare treat as new-age airline Vietjet is bringing the legendary Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR) and iconic Korean superstars, Wonder Girls (WG) to Vietnam for the region’s largest and highly anticipated musical concert – SKY CONNECTION – in celebration of the airline’s 5^th Anniversary.

At the latest Bersih rally, thousands of Malaysians went to the streets to demand for a clean and accountable government, even though the inner objectives may vary among a diverse population. The plus point from this rally is that different segments of civil society leadership collaborated to make the event successful to proclaim truth to the Barisan National leadership on the universal principles of good governance.

The DAP MP rebuts Zahid's salvo that opposition is using Nazi lies against BN.

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

Prince Vajiralongkorn will be known as King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.

YOURSAY | ‘The usual rhetoric, always blaming others and outsiders for their own fault and stupidity.’

London-based Kyaw Win urges the gov't to welcome their brothers into the M'sian family.

The recently-concluded National Early Childhood Intervention Conference, opened by Unicef representative for Malaysia Marian Clark-Hattingh, involved the participation of more than 500 families, professionals, therapists, policy makers and NGOs.

YOURSAY | ‘Never in the history of our nation has its people encountered a PM like Najib.’

'The blockades will continue, as it's the only way to save the jungle,' say the arrested Kelantanese.

They want medical treatment, schooling for their children as a start.

Friends, thank you all for your overwhelming support and commitment, turning out in large numbers for the Bersih 5 rally and then continuing to attend the #BebasMaria #MansuhSOSMA nightly vigils. You have again showed that the Bersih is a peaceful movement and Bersih 2.0 applauds every single supporter for bravely standing up to an allegedly corrupt government despite endless intimidation and misinformation.