Archive - 14 January 2017

At Bersatu launch, Dr M seeks awakening among ‘forgetful’ Malays

At Bersatu launch, Dr M seeks awakening among ‘forgetful’ Malays

‘Malays are weak and forget easily. But an awakening brings them unimaginable strength.’

Mahathir open to maintaining BR1M if opposition comes to power

Mahathir open to maintaining BR1M if opposition comes to power

But the ex-PM says any attempt to use the policy to fish for votes will be done away with.

Use Titiwangsa Stadium as Act 355 gathering venue, Ku Nan tells PAS

Use Titiwangsa Stadium as Act 355 gathering venue, Ku Nan tells PAS

‘Dataran Merdeka, we will not allow, no matter who,’ says the FT minister.

Selfie with Bersatu trio

Selfie with Bersatu trio

A man takes a selfie with the cutouts of Bersatu leaders Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Muhyiddin Yassin and Mukhriz Mahathir.

PKR denies paying members to bolster Bersatu’s official launch

PKR denies paying members to bolster Bersatu’s official launch

‘The PKR secretary-general’s office had never issued such a letter,’ says Fahmi Fadzil.

Anwar weighs in on the weak ringgit

Anwar weighs in on the weak ringgit

The PKR de facto leader says it was Putrajaya that brought about this situation.

MP wants action on cops after negligence ruling

MP wants action on cops after negligence ruling

Ipoh Barat MP wants those responsible for the death of P Chandran to face disciplinary action.

Noises in lending and borrowing

Noises in lending and borrowing

Lately there have been too many “noises” on China lending us money and we borrowing from them.

My dad's heart condition is weak, says Lat's daughter

My dad's heart condition is weak, says Lat's daughter

'My father is stable. He is speaking, eating and walking as normal but the condition of his heart is currently weak.'

Johari must disclose how much 1MDB debts gov't taking over

Johari must disclose how much 1MDB debts gov't taking over

MP SPEAKS | Would this be a backdoor multi-billion ringgit bailout of 1MDB?

Seven tasks Abang Johari needs to pick up from Adenan

Seven tasks Abang Johari needs to pick up from Adenan

MP SPEAKS | Will the new CM carry on what his predecessor started in devolution, UEC recognition among others?

Esszone curfew extended to Jan 30

Esszone curfew extended to Jan 30

The 6pm to 6am curfew involves Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.

Chinese envoy to US warns against irresponsible talk on South China Sea issue

Chinese envoy to US warns against irresponsible talk on South China Sea issue

This after Rex Tillerson told a Senate hearing that China should stop island building in the South China Sea.
 

Salleh: Gov't to review all cyber-related laws

Salleh: Gov't to review all cyber-related laws

This is to spur Internet Economy, says communications and multimedia minister.

Schoolgirl arrested over Facebook post about late CM

Schoolgirl arrested over Facebook post about late CM

The 17-year-old girl is being investigated under the Penal Code as well as the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Zahid: China willing to transfer border control technology

Zahid: China willing to transfer border control technology

The DPM says we could learn a lot from China's border control.

M'sia to study roles of TPA in helping Bangsamoro gov't

M'sia to study roles of TPA in helping Bangsamoro gov't

This is aimed at helping the Bangsamoro government to administer the territory in the most effective way.

What would it take to end BN’s rule over Malaysia?

What would it take to end BN’s rule over Malaysia?

COMMENT | A 6pct swing towards the opposition in GE14 would end BN’s hegemonic rule.

Exco: Land in Ledang is gazetted reserved land, not ancestral land

Exco: Land in Ledang is gazetted reserved land, not ancestral land

The 9,052.8-hectare land was gazetted on March 6, 1940 under the Johor State Government Gazette No 298.

Ringgit likely to move to 4.40 against greenback next week

Ringgit likely to move to 4.40 against greenback next week

'Better trade data from China in terms of higher imports can potentially translate into better exports for Malaysia.'

Trump adviser: TPPA is dead, I cannot stress more strongly

Trump adviser: TPPA is dead, I cannot stress more strongly

'You will be shocked by the speed at which bilateral agreements begin to materialise.'

Diplomat recalled, faces disciplinary action over Adenan remarks

Diplomat recalled, faces disciplinary action over Adenan remarks

The diplomatic service officer allegedly posted the comments on Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s Facebook post about Adenan's passing.

Man hurt after construction crane collapses onto lorry in Perak

Man hurt after construction crane collapses onto lorry in Perak

'The victim suffered slight injuries after he jumped out of a lorry and fell into a drain.'
 

Gerakan veep apologises over religious schools remark

Gerakan veep apologises over religious schools remark

After backlash, Dominic Lau retracts his comment that the gov't should review funding for religious schools.

Tg Malim council slammed over ‘fraudulent’ order to claim overdue tax

Tg Malim council slammed over ‘fraudulent’ order to claim overdue tax

However, council chairperson denies any fraudulent behaviour, claiming it is a misunderstanding.

1MDB can only be wound up after all debts paid, says Johari

1MDB can only be wound up after all debts paid, says Johari

It is currently in ‘run-off operation’ and no new business is conducted, says finance minister II.

RM1 here, RM2 there, watchman helps drivers pay parking fees

RM1 here, RM2 there, watchman helps drivers pay parking fees

Many watchmen in KL are low-waged foreign workers, but this doesn’t stop their generosity.

Don’t expect authorities to cancel Jho Low’s passport

Don’t expect authorities to cancel Jho Low’s passport

YOURSAY | ‘This alleged crook is untouchable because if he falls, all will go down as well.’

Jho Low's alias revelation brings new twist to 1MDB saga

Jho Low's alias revelation brings new twist to 1MDB saga

There appears now to be a direct money trail link between Low and Najib.

AG decries biased perceptions; minister puts lid on Mara sponsorship

AG decries biased perceptions; minister puts lid on Mara sponsorship

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

Who cares about Malaysia?

Who cares about Malaysia?

It’s up to M’sians to show they truly give a damn.

Will Felda settlers connect the 1MDB dots?

Will Felda settlers connect the 1MDB dots?

YOURSAY | ‘They have to stand up for their dignity as this handout culture is a vicious cycle of servitude.’