Archive - 2 February 2017

It refutes reports one Malaysian was among 71 detainees at New York's JFK following the travel ban.

Finma says Coutts seriously breached money-laundering regulations by failing to carry out adequate background checks.

'The processions of both the Silver Chariot and the Golden Chariot will take place on Feb 8.'

'I only hope that whoever is investigated, and whoever is investigating, don't let any innocents become victims.'

Amanah welcomes attempt to forge united opposition front, but warns there is no time to lose.

'There should be a truce in all politicking especially during cultural or religious festivals...'

UPDATED 6.45PM | This is in relation to raids Jamal conducted on what he claimed to be gambling dens in Ampang.

'The official campaign period will start soon after the announcement this Saturday and will end at midnight on Feb 17.'

Sarawak EC director says each of the seven people bought two sets of the forms.

The pro-Umno group wants Maria Chin Abdullah and Ambiga Sreenevasan to take up the issue.

It wants to prepare for GE14, secretary-general Anuar Tahir says.

The Immigration authorities should also have a mechanism to ensure confidentiality and the safety of informers, he adds.

UPDATED 5.45PM | Bilut rep Chow Yu Hui reminds coalition that Malaysia is not open to all travelers or even athletes.

Kerian police chief says a report had been lodged by the 32-year-old victim.

A PAS strategist however points out there is still a long way to go.

UPDATED 5.42pm | 'He was influential and had power with a special office on the fourth floor of the PM's Dept,' former DPM testifies.

UPDATED 5PM | Such assertions are politically created following his sacking in the same year, says the jailed opposition figure. 

It is common in Malaysia for children of politicians to participate in politics. Many children of past leaders have become leaders today.

Association founder says they do not dance to draw votes for political parties.

'I don't want to be the last CM of Penang. I don't want to be a traitor.'

DAP MP accused minister of insulting ruler by proposing Penang and Langkawi be turned into FT.

UPDATED 3.45PM | Jailed former opposition leader wants Putrajaya to address the rising cost of living issue.

Tajuddin Abdul Rahman's son is among eight who will be charged tomorrow.

A proposal to that effect was sent to the Attorney-General’s Chambers in December.

UPDATED 3PM | Islam should not be associated with terrorism, states the memorandum.

The driver, 58, claims he was in a rush to obtain his medication, gets a ticket from the police.

This is an unplanned visit to make sure the workers are caught off guard, says Zambry.

It was reported that Trump had berated Turnbull over a refugee swap deal.

Providing efficient and accessible public transport must be a priority, says Liew Chin Tong.

MP SPEAKS | Malaysians deserve a straightforward answer from the government.

UPDATED 12.10PM | Zailan Jauhari pleads not guilty to receiving RM80,000 in bribes.

It shows their maturity and leadership in the efforts to find common ground for the benefit of all, adds S'gor MB.

He was seen twice outside the mosque in the days before the shooting.

He says he will extend full cooperation to the anti-graft body over the Mara sponsorship probe.

YOURSAY | ‘It is a shame Nur Jazlan did not choose to follow his father-in-law's integrity.’

COMMENT | Why were people gleeful and took the trouble to even share the video clip?

It would no longer target groups such as white supremacists who have also carried out bombings and shootings in US.

He's taking a leaf out of the M’sian gov’t’s book.

A week is a long time in politics, so said British PM Harold Wilson in 1964. Due to the fast-changing pace of the political landscape, the fortunes of a politician or political group could change drastically just in the course of a single week. How true it is when we examine this statement against the political scenario in Malaysia in the course of one week before the recent Chinese New Year.

YOURSAY | ‘Anti-Muslim rhetoric in this country did not happen overnight.’

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

Finally the government itself has described the civil service as bloated.

It is now so crystal-clear to all Malaysians, again, how some leaders and so-called people’s representatives have revealed their fast bankrupting political antics.