Archive - 11 February 2017

'Minister's mooted exit may be linked to Sabah snap polls'

'Minister's mooted exit may be linked to Sabah snap polls'

‘The real reason for any such resignation would be something else,’ says the DAP stalwart.

Wan Azizah: If Dr M was so good, he wouldn’t need to meet Anwar

Wan Azizah: If Dr M was so good, he wouldn’t need to meet Anwar

‘There is something that is more than meets the eye,’ the PKR president tells journalists.

Nazri sees love but warns of hate between Dr M and Anwar

Nazri sees love but warns of hate between Dr M and Anwar

He says this when responding to Mahathir’s second meeting with Anwar.

Don't go to ‘enemy’ Azmin, Nazri tells mystery minister

Don't go to ‘enemy’ Azmin, Nazri tells mystery minister

‘If he needs to talk to a friend, I’m his friend,’ says the tourism minister.

Azmin zips lips on identity of mystery minister

Azmin zips lips on identity of mystery minister

'I will not reveal the name out of respect for the private discussion between me and the individual.'

Jakoa has not washed its hands off Kelantan Orang Asli, says DG

Jakoa has not washed its hands off Kelantan Orang Asli, says DG

He says the dept is holding talks with the Forestry Dept and police on ways to resolve the issues.

Now, Najib says Kit Siang is de facto opposition leader

Now, Najib says Kit Siang is de facto opposition leader

This comes amid an argument on whether Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the de facto leader.

Police: Kavadi bore Nazi symbol, not Hindu swastika

Police: Kavadi bore Nazi symbol, not Hindu swastika

Police arrested 20 youths during the Thaipusam celebration in George Town for various criminal offences.

‘Expedite appointment of eminent persons to judicial commission’

‘Expedite appointment of eminent persons to judicial commission’

Proham says it is disheartening to note that the process of consultation has not started.

RM12m for digital camouflage fatigues for 40k Sabah Rela members

RM12m for digital camouflage fatigues for 40k Sabah Rela members

DPM also announces the state gov't has agreed to provide a 20-acre site in Sandakan to set up a Rela training centre for Sabah.

PTPTN not facing financial difficulties, says Idris

PTPTN not facing financial difficulties, says Idris

‘The delay in public varsity students receiving disbursements is due to a communication issue.’

DPM: It's too soon to decide on snap polls for Sabah

DPM: It's too soon to decide on snap polls for Sabah

'I think we should be open to undertake some research and analysis if the Sabah state gov't decides to hold early polls.'

Zahid: Azmin was talking about Anifah in 'minister-quit' tweet

Zahid: Azmin was talking about Anifah in 'minister-quit' tweet

However the DPM denied the matter, saying that it was based on social media rumours.

Cheras MP: Increased majority proof of DAP's contributions

Cheras MP: Increased majority proof of DAP's contributions

Tan Kok Wai rubbishes Ku Nan's urging to Cheras voters to 'surprise DAP' by returning BN in GE14.

I too heard S'gor MB will resign, Ku Nan snipes at Azmin

I too heard S'gor MB will resign, Ku Nan snipes at Azmin

The Umno sec-gen calls Azmin a liar over claims a senior minister has resigned from Najib's cabinet.

Custodial deaths must stop at Balamurugan, victim No 243

Custodial deaths must stop at Balamurugan, victim No 243

MP SPEAKS | Proposals by EAIC and Suhakam should be made binding and enforceable.

DAP MP scoffs at claim Malays 'oppressed' in Penang

DAP MP scoffs at claim Malays 'oppressed' in Penang

Sim visits grateful stall owner whose business is booming after couple started operating food trade in market.

Perkasa wants gov't to say 'final no' to UEC recognition

Perkasa wants gov't to say 'final no' to UEC recognition

UPDATED 7.10PM | They cite 'national unity' and among others, examples of divisive history texts.

Ku Nan urges Cheras voters to 'surprise' DAP in GE14

Ku Nan urges Cheras voters to 'surprise' DAP in GE14

UPDATED 12.30PM | He also took a swipe at Cheras MCA chief Patrick Sim, for 'failing to put up a fight against Tan'.

Lawyers want Klang custodial death case classified as murder

Lawyers want Klang custodial death case classified as murder

UPDATED 1.57PM | There are enough facts to warrant starting criminal investigations, say N Surendran and Latheefa Koya.

A story about embracing 'macha-ness' and being yourself

A story about embracing 'macha-ness' and being yourself

'A guy stared at me and I could swear he whispered the word 'freak'.'
 

Syrian station uses chirping birds, bleating goats to skirt music ban

Syrian station uses chirping birds, bleating goats to skirt music ban

Radio Fresh FM manager sees the animal noises as a form of 'resistance' to the militants' interpretation of Islamic law.

TMJ can lead FAM to excellence again, says Salahuddin

TMJ can lead FAM to excellence again, says Salahuddin

I see that he has a track record to be proud of, Amanah deputy president says.

Quake in southern Philippines kills four, damages infrastructure

Quake in southern Philippines kills four, damages infrastructure

More than 100 injured in yesterday's quake, which is the strongest since the city was rocked by a 6.9 quake in 1879.

US, Japan first ladies - both unconventional yet poles apart

US, Japan first ladies - both unconventional yet poles apart

Melania Trump was noticeably absent as chaperone to Japanese PM’s wife Akie Abe.

Trump weighs issuing new order on travel ban

Trump weighs issuing new order on travel ban

The new US president says he is considering issuing a new travel ban executive order.

Senior minister resigns? That's a cheeky statement, says Mustapa

Senior minister resigns? That's a cheeky statement, says Mustapa

This is in response to a twitter post by Selangor MB Azmin Ali that a senior minister had resigned.

'Families face financial meltdown when fighting cancer'

'Families face financial meltdown when fighting cancer'

Cancer survivors have to take expensive medication for the rest of their lives.

When TV3 swapped roles with Kit Siang

When TV3 swapped roles with Kit Siang

YOURSAY | ‘Kit Siang was not extra nice or extra rude (to the reporter) - he was being himself.’

Speculations over minister's exit; rocky start for Zaid; mystery virus

Speculations over minister's exit; rocky start for Zaid; mystery virus

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

‘Lions’ join fight to free Anwar

‘Lions’ join fight to free Anwar

Some 200 people gather outside Sungai Buloh Prison where Anwar is serving his five-year sentence.

In resigning, Jamal throws ball into Umno’s court

In resigning, Jamal throws ball into Umno’s court

YOURSAY | ‘There's so much at stake for him - money for one. If he quits, he loses everything.’

Be my Vladentine?

Be my Vladentine?

Donald loves Trump, but also Vladimir?

Time to redress race and religion

Time to redress race and religion

How can M’sians find that middle ground we need?