Archive - 30 January 2017

Kedah BN eyes clean sweep, K'tan Umno to show PAS' failures

Kedah BN eyes clean sweep, K'tan Umno to show PAS' failures

Voters lose out on RM30 million allocation per constituency if BN defeated, Ahmad Bashah says.

One dead, three hurt after cars hit wild boar

One dead, three hurt after cars hit wild boar

The cars hit a crossing wild boar at the Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman road.

Three arrested over capsized catamaran case

Three arrested over capsized catamaran case

UPDATED 10.51PM | Police say there were only 27 tourists on board, not 28 - one opted out because the boat was too crowded.

Trump confirms refugee deal with Australia still on

Trump confirms refugee deal with Australia still on

US will honour deal to resettle Afghan, Iranian and Iraqi asylum-seekers now held in Australia.

Yemen democracy activist stuck in M'sia due to US ban

Yemen democracy activist stuck in M'sia due to US ban

The US green card holder was meeting his family who were to receive their green cards from the KL mission.

Americans raise US$600k for razed Texas mosque

Americans raise US$600k for razed Texas mosque

The mosque was razed hours after Trump announced the travel ban on seven mostly-Muslim countries.

Philippines puts anti-drug ops on hold to tackle rogue police

Philippines puts anti-drug ops on hold to tackle rogue police

President Duterte estimates 40pct of police are corrupt, but critics dismiss suspension as PR stunt.

Proposal for BMF, forex probe is to clear Dr M, says PAS Youth

Proposal for BMF, forex probe is to clear Dr M, says PAS Youth

Won't people be more confident and trusting if Dr M is cleared, asks wing’s FT deputy chief Nurul Islam Mohamed Yusoff.

DAP activist: Trump is not anti-Islam, but pro-US

DAP activist: Trump is not anti-Islam, but pro-US

'Good leaders are expected to defend the borders and sovereignty of their countries.'

The Malaysian hypocrisy

The Malaysian hypocrisy

The inauguration of President Donald Trump in the United States and a few local events in Malaysia saw the ugly nature of fellow humans.

MP: Najib's silence on Trump's ban shows subservience to US

MP: Najib's silence on Trump's ban shows subservience to US

Not just to US, but we're increasingly subservient to China by allowing massive economic domination, says Raja Kamarul Bahrin.

'Is China also involved in RM200b Carey Island Port?'

'Is China also involved in RM200b Carey Island Port?'

China is reportedly keen on Putrajaya's invitation to build the Carey Island Port.

Liow's Spad realisation belated, but he can act now

Liow's Spad realisation belated, but he can act now

MP SPEAKS | Transport minister says it is odd to have Spad under Prime Minister's Department.

Will the Enforcement Card for illegal foreigners help?

Will the Enforcement Card for illegal foreigners help?

It can aggravate the situation and cause greater repercussions to the country without thorough supervision, says MTUC.

Not nice to accuse PAS of slander, Khalid Samad told

Not nice to accuse PAS of slander, Khalid Samad told

Don’t blame PAS for the social media attacks on chicken worship, party veep Idris Ahmad tells the Amanah leader.

Chaos as nationals of Muslim countries denied entry into New York

Chaos as nationals of Muslim countries denied entry into New York

JFK International Airport, a major entry point into the US, displayed scenes of chaos and pandemonium.

Five killed in Quebec City mosque shooting

Five killed in Quebec City mosque shooting

'Why is this happening here? This is barbaric,' says the mosque's president, Mohamed Yangui.

BMF, forex scandals to 'divert attention' from 1MDB, says Dr M's lawyer

BMF, forex scandals to 'divert attention' from 1MDB, says Dr M's lawyer

UPDATED 2.40PM | PM Najib should not use this 'attack as the best mode of defence' tactic, says Haniff Khatri.

Red Granite zips lips on claim by real 'Wolf of Wall Street' personality

Red Granite zips lips on claim by real 'Wolf of Wall Street' personality

The movie’s producers are 'criminals', says the man on whose biography the film is based.

Duterte tells US not to build military depots in Philippines

Duterte tells US not to build military depots in Philippines

Accusing the US of storing live ammunition in the depots, the president warns he’ll abrogate the bilateral treaty.

24 of 31 people in catamaran capsizing off Sabah identified

24 of 31 people in catamaran capsizing off Sabah identified

UPDATED 5.39PM | Search continues for six missing from vessel that sank while on the way to Pulau Mengalum tourist resort.

'Save Malaysia Roundtable' mooted for Tunku's 114th b'day

'Save Malaysia Roundtable' mooted for Tunku's 114th b'day

Kit Siang invites BN, opposition and civil society leaders to meet on direction for the country.

Bung Moktar: Inappropriate for PM to condemn Trump on travel ban

Bung Moktar: Inappropriate for PM to condemn Trump on travel ban

 It is not appropriate, because Trump is fulfilling his campaign promises, says the Kinabatangan MP from Umno.

Trump defends immigration order in the face of huge backlash

Trump defends immigration order in the face of huge backlash

My order on immigration is 'about terror and keeping our country safe', explains the US president.

'Targeting 40 seats shows PAS not out to topple BN'

'Targeting 40 seats shows PAS not out to topple BN'

Amanah Youth says PAS is duping its followers who hope for change of government.

How America’s Asian allies can survive Trump

How America’s Asian allies can survive Trump

COMMENT | ‘Trump may reverse Obama’s pivot Asia policy, leaving the region in chaos.’

Harapan to protest US Muslim ban; PAS to ensure Muslim leadership

Harapan to protest US Muslim ban; PAS to ensure Muslim leadership

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

How the rooster explains politics in the land of the ‘ayam’

How the rooster explains politics in the land of the ‘ayam’

SATIRE | The real answer perhaps lies in the fact that we are all mostly ‘ayams’.

TI-M, how do we choose the less corrupt in GE14?

TI-M, how do we choose the less corrupt in GE14?

YOURSAY | ‘For some GLCs, the line between investment and scam is so blurred that it's hard to separate them.’

Putu-mayam, rendang and whiskey at CNY

Putu-mayam, rendang and whiskey at CNY

Bigots missing out on the simple pleasures of life.