Archive - 18 January 2017

Police say initial investigations showed his death was not linked to any criminal elements based on the CCTV recording.

Minister says the proposal had been distorted by certain parties.

James Chin says expectations that Abang Johari would make such a move were unrealistic.

UPDATED 9.05PM | Razali Ibrahim however warns that the issue should not be politicised.

A statement by the Singapore AG's Chambers and the DOJ suits may shed light on the person's identity.

UPDATED 8.20PM | He says auditor-general would have followed up on any complaints over Felda 'leakages'.

'Felda selling off its hotel in London? If that is Felda board's decision, I support that,' says finance minister II.

Guan Eng accuses Tan Teik Cheng of ignoring a tripartite deal agreed earlier to expand the pier.

This is with regard to the land acquisition for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Ampang Park station.

Shariffa is referring to her arrest by Johor police for 'exposing a forest reserve in Mersing that was cleared'.

Bersatu wants to make inroads in Johor and sees Forest City as the key.

The prime minister will be delivering the keynote address for tomorrow’s meeting.

High Court judge says the court has the jurisdiction to hear the graphic designer cum activist's bid to strike out the charge.

Any alliance between opposition parties must include a clause to urge legal action to bring those responsible, he says.

Former opposition leader says it is a proper case to be brought to the ICJ. 

UPDATED 6.01PM | Masjaliza Hamzah refuses to answer the questions, and terms the probe as a waste of resources.

"When they are matured enough, I will respond to their remarks," the CM says, referring to a teenage blogger who lodged a report against him and a deputy minister who defended the latter. 

Bersatu president says loyalty must not be blind, and echoes Mahathir's concerns over the situation in Johor.

UPDATED 4.27PM | Anwar will now be allowed to ask the Federal Court whether the Pardons Board's decisions can be questioned.

The meeting on Saturday will also discuss the vacancy for the post of PBB president.

The Election Commission must make grounds for redelineation known, says Penang Institute's Wong Chin Huat.

The party with the most seats will rule, Najib tells voters in Kedah.

He criticises political pundits for thinking Malaysians are “buffoons” and underestimating Mahathir's influence.

Federal Court also orders the group of former estate workers to pay costs to developers and to AG's Chambers.

UPDATED 2.40PM | If there are leakages, then the right thing to do is to haul up the culprits, says NOW.

COMMENT | The care and protection we afford our young is the watermark of our civilisation.

UPDATED 1.15PM | Netizens who use the internet in a proper manner should not be worried, Jailani says.

UPDATED 4.40PM | Jailed opposition leader believes the time is right for a change of government.

MP says police held a line-up on Dec 13, which he did not attend.

He was charged with possession of Maths 035/1, Maths 035/2 and Science 018 papers in his handphone.

The group called Bebas reminds MPs that they have a duty to serve non-Muslim voters as well.

A dealer says the greenback was hit by British Prime Minister Theresa May's speech on Brexit.

'The world is now borderless and Mahathir needs to come to terms with this,' says the minister.

Of late there has been a lot of allegations against the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) with regard to the Golden Chariot. Facts have been distorted and many have been gullible enough to fall for various messages spread via WhatsApp, etc.

Both students say they have not decided on whether they will be attending the disciplinary proceeding.

Restarting the search will require 'credible new information which leads to a specific location'.

'We have the authorities to go after those responsible for creating the mess. The law is taking its course.'

The confirmation was based on inspections conducted by the Health Ministry from 2015 to 2016.

The assets include a Bombardier private jet, a hotel in Beverly Hills, a NZ$55m LA mansion and two Manhattan apartments.

Former reality television show contestant Summer Zervos more than two months ago accused him of sexual misconduct.

‘I have said what needs to be said. Enough is enough,’ says Sultan Ibrahim.

Pelaburan Mara Bhd’s investment in The Red Warriors last year was to boost the company's profit, it says.

He says this could signal party leaders’ intention to quit as Selangor exco members.

The bureau will be chaired by DAP’s Raub MP Mohamad Ariff Sabri Abdul Aziz.

COMMENT | The RM440 billion Forest City development will be a big boost for the nation, with good trickle-down effects.

COMMENT | With the changing landscape, PAS may be a spoiler to Umno’s chances.

YOURSAY | 'The entire governance system meant to protect public interest is now broken.'

YOURSAY | What the developers have in mind is to turn Forest City JB into the next Shenzen of China, to compete with Singapore.

Motorcyclists interviewed mostly say proposal doesn’t make any sense.

COMMENT | There will be plenty of political uncertainty fuelling a wait-and-see attitude.

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