Archive - 19 March 2017

Permatang Pauh PAS cuts ties with PKR

Permatang Pauh PAS cuts ties with PKR

It says PKR tried to entice its members to leave PAS.

CCTV at K T'ganu's new cinema so patrons will behave

CCTV at K T'ganu's new cinema so patrons will behave

Recordings are streamed live on a big screen at the lobby.

Students with more than 9A+ can apply for PSD scholarship

Students with more than 9A+ can apply for PSD scholarship

This follows complaints from students who took 10 subjects for SPM.

Harapan launches five-point GE14 manifesto for Felda settlers

Harapan launches five-point GE14 manifesto for Felda settlers

It includes an RCI on 'missing funds' and a Felda university.

Thanks for showing 'true intentions', Saifuddin tells Hadi

Thanks for showing 'true intentions', Saifuddin tells Hadi

UPDATED 7.43PM | This is over video of Hadi saying PAS just wants five states, the rest can be for Umno.

PM: Don't let opposition's false news jeopardise country's future

PM: Don't let opposition's false news jeopardise country's future

PM urges Malaysians to check every news article that the opposition spreads.

Wanted: Someone to 'cripple' Najib in Pekan

Wanted: Someone to 'cripple' Najib in Pekan

Rafizi says Ezam must first prove he can politically-cripple Najib.

MCA: 'Disaster' if Umno ignores BN consensus model over Act 355

MCA: 'Disaster' if Umno ignores BN consensus model over Act 355

There is not much light being shed on Putrajaya's plans for Act 355, laments BN's second largest component party.

Bleak future for Harapan, DAP to blame, says PAS veep

Bleak future for Harapan, DAP to blame, says PAS veep

This follows Sarawak DAP's insistence that the state government stops recruiting religious teachers from Peninsula Malaysia.

Police identify new suspects in Jong-nam case

Police identify new suspects in Jong-nam case

UPDATED 5.40PM | They include North Koreans and an 'important person', Khalid says.

I will continue to support Umno, says ex-T'ganu MB

I will continue to support Umno, says ex-T'ganu MB

Prodigal son Ahmad Said finally attends the opening of Kemaman's annual meeting last night.

LPF chief blames director for bringing up 'gay element'

LPF chief blames director for bringing up 'gay element'

Censorship board head says people have contacted them about the controversial remarks by Beauty and the Beast director.

Follow Hadi's stand on Bersatu, not Tuan Ibrahim's, says PAS veep

Follow Hadi's stand on Bersatu, not Tuan Ibrahim's, says PAS veep

Idris Ahmad says the views of others are overridden, as the party chief is the one who 'carries weight'.

Jawi and police on the hunt for 'Raja Bomoh'

Jawi and police on the hunt for 'Raja Bomoh'

Authorities accuse Ibrahim Mat Zin of tarnishing the image of Islam. 

Sarawak Harapan reach seat deal

Sarawak Harapan reach seat deal

Unlike previous elections, main opposition parties in Sarawak reach consensus early. 

Salleh: RTM won't air Nazri-Dr M debate

Salleh: RTM won't air Nazri-Dr M debate

The organising of the debate does not involve RTM, says info minister.

How a self-taught historian learnt the past through headstones

How a self-taught historian learnt the past through headstones

MALAYSIANSKINI | A chat with an elder led school dropout Lee Eng Kew to be a historian and folklorist, recognised locally and abroad.

Have consensus on reforms before mulling wider opposition pact

Have consensus on reforms before mulling wider opposition pact

YOURSAY | ‘The opposition cannot afford to grope in the dark any more.’

MP wants gov’t to fulfil vow to give Matic building heritage status

MP wants gov’t to fulfil vow to give Matic building heritage status

The call follows the authorities allowing for development on adjacent lots to the historic KL building.

Najib denies ‘M’sia among 10 most corrupt countries’, decries enemies’ lies

Najib denies ‘M’sia among 10 most corrupt countries’, decries enemies’ lies

‘We are actually at the 55th out of 176' says the PM, defending his administration against attacks.

In solidarity with Lena Hendry, NGOs screen film that got her nabbed

In solidarity with Lena Hendry, NGOs screen film that got her nabbed

The screening on Sri Lankan genocide was a 'good thing' and shouldn't be subject to censorship, says Suaram.

Hadi warns Bersatu; PM cries RM31b sabotage; Bar rejects booze ban

Hadi warns Bersatu; PM cries RM31b sabotage; Bar rejects booze ban

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

But Permata is not a gov’t agency in S Korea

But Permata is not a gov’t agency in S Korea

YOURSAY | ‘Unless Rosmah has something to hide, why can't Permata publish its audited yearly accounts.’

Challenges of a part-time sign language interpreter

Challenges of a part-time sign language interpreter

SPECIAL REPORT | 'Society doesn't fully appreciate difficulties the deaf face in communicating their concerns.'