Archive - 8 January 2017

'I hope he can strengthen the spirit in Malaysia so that all races can come together.'

Suddenly Dr Mahathir Mohamad was accused of not being able to understand the difference between foreigners owning lands in Malaysia and Malaysia’s sovereignty. The prime minister of 22 years has become “stupid” in the eyes of many bootlickers who at one time have never failed to queue up to kiss his hand.

'Can they cut up the piece of land and bring it home?' the minister asks.

The man is an ex-CEO of a government agency with links to another top civil servant accused of graft.

There seemed to be a mix-up over house addresses.

Health practitioners conducting this procedure must have experience and bear responsibility for the complications that occur, it says.

Peaceful assembly is every citizen's fundamental right, says the minister.

PKR Youth says Shahrir Samad doesn't bear the burden of mistakes by past management.

But some feel this might further thwart women's dreams of getting behind the wheel.

The problems had affected 75,000 settlers in Pahang.

Okra costs up to RM10 per kg compared to RM7 per kg previously.

DAP Youth chief says Rosmah's aide conveniently sidesteps issue of accountability.

The gov't will study the National Reform Steering Assembly's proposal to be tabled tomorrow.

Bersatu leadership seems keen on the idea, says Armada Bersatu head Syed Saddiq.

The Fed governor suggests some of Trump's policies will be welcomed by US central bankers

Bersatu youth wing recruits exco and state leaders through intensive interview process.

Only 'stupid people, or fools', would think that good ties with Russia is bad, tweets Trump.

Saudi authorities say two 'dangerous terrorists' with suspected links to IS are killed in a raid in Riyadh.

MALAYSIANS KINI | How a boy from Pendang, Kedah became the most notorious Malaysian political cartoonist of our time.

MCA will submit paper to cabinet to explain why Abdul Hadi's bill was unconstitutional.

Maritime police also seize possible drugs from the couple.

‘You’ll go crazy in here, staring at a wall in a 10 by 10 cell, 23 hours a day.’

While PM spends 'quality time' Down Under, it's 'suffering time' for the rakyat, says Kuala Terengganu MP.

The former finance minister says Irwan Serigar is trivialising actual challenges that ordinary Malaysians faces.

COMMENT | It is equally key to ensure that the rule of law is also subject to scrutiny and reform.

Its RM100m research allocation 2015 was slashed to RM40m last year, and more cuts are expected.

SATIRE | It may be time for those who have crossed the line to watch their step.

The remaining TRX, Bandar M'sia and a plot in Penang will go to two ministry-owned firms.

Kelantan records 4,695 flood victims this morning, a slight drop, while T'ganu has risen with 1,460.

YOURSAY | ‘Who would simply bank in the money and not inform the beneficiary?’

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

I am intrigued by the report that a politician is said to have thrown a bag containing RM1 million back to a gambling den boss.

Rizal Mansor says of the gov't jetsetting poser, like other people, it was all about family time.

YOURSAY | ‘My finance minister says the bigger the number, the better it is.’

‘This will show how serious Harapan is in combating the scourge,’ says Abdul Aziz Bari.

Tony Pua says if the new auditor doesn't first review the 2013, 2014 books, there would be no credibility.