Archive - 25 March 2017

Muhyiddin proposes ‘Barisan Rakyat’ to fight Barisan Nasional

Muhyiddin proposes ‘Barisan Rakyat’ to fight Barisan Nasional

But he acknowledges this would depend on the agreement of the parties’ leaders.

Johor sultan summons MACC over title buying

Johor sultan summons MACC over title buying

The monarch in his statement today reiterates that Johor titles were not for sale.

Nik Abduh irked by Amanah’s seminar featuring his late father

Nik Abduh irked by Amanah’s seminar featuring his late father

The PAS Youth chief says his family considered the seminar as an insult to Nik Aziz.

PAS sec-gen swept aside by new faces in FAM

PAS sec-gen swept aside by new faces in FAM

Takiyuddin, the only incumbent to defend his veep position, garneredthree out of 38 votes.

Wan Azizah: Where’s the promised welfare bill for retired cops?

Wan Azizah: Where’s the promised welfare bill for retired cops?

The opposition leader’s reminder coincides with PDRM’s 210th anniversary today.

No debate, so Dr M and Nazri have cendol date

No debate, so Dr M and Nazri have cendol date

Nazri catches up with the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia entourage at Dataran Sayong Lembah this afternoon.

M'sia's cyber defence system will start full operations in October

M'sia's cyber defence system will start full operations in October

The system, which had been developed two years ago, aimed to boost the country's preparedness in facing cyber threats.

Azmin mystified with query over ‘lebai’ photo

Azmin mystified with query over ‘lebai’ photo

‘If I change (profile pictures) it is wrong, if I don’t it is also wrong,’ he tells reporters.

Rafizi raises alarm on 4.5pct inflation, ticks off 'racist essays' distraction

Rafizi raises alarm on 4.5pct inflation, ticks off 'racist essays' distraction

The PKR veep blasts leaders for glossing over the serious problem and focussing on attacking opposition.

Rahman reveals role in salvaging US$7b Aramco deal

Rahman reveals role in salvaging US$7b Aramco deal

UPDATED 6.15PM | 'Because I was there at the right time, the right place, I managed to reduce the gap of misunderstanding.'

Mah: EU resolution on palm oil discriminatory, biased

Mah: EU resolution on palm oil discriminatory, biased

'For me, it is not fair that EU wants the certification before the palm oil can enter EU market.'

PAS urges GST cut amid rising inflation

PAS urges GST cut amid rising inflation

This will help to cushion the rakyat from rising prices, PAS deputy president says.

TMJ replaces national coach in first act as FAM president

TMJ replaces national coach in first act as FAM president

UPDATED 4.18PM | Ong Kim Swee will be replaced by Johor Darul Takzim's former coach Mario Gomez.

NRD, AG asked why DNA match not enough for stateless kids

NRD, AG asked why DNA match not enough for stateless kids

Freedom's Ganesan asks why authorities not following Federal Constitution in citizenship issues.

'Uncharismatic' Hadi making PAS confused, says Dr M

'Uncharismatic' Hadi making PAS confused, says Dr M

PAS lacks a stand on cooperation with Bersatu because of its leader, he says.

Najib upset some people belittling police force's contributions

Najib upset some people belittling police force's contributions

Najib lauds the numerous initiatives carried out by the police in tackling crime.

K9 goes airborne in police demo

K9 goes airborne in police demo

The police dog hurtles to nab the 'suspect' during a demonstration in conjunction with Police Day 2017 celebrations.

IGP protected Guan Eng when debate was cancelled, Rahman claims

IGP protected Guan Eng when debate was cancelled, Rahman claims

UPDATED 5.14PM | Had the debate taken place, it would cause Lim to incriminate himself, he says.

No more VX agent in Msia, says top cop

No more VX agent in Msia, says top cop

UPDATED 3.49PM | 'We will know if there is (more),' he told a press conference at the 210th Police Day.

I'll cooperate with agencies, Rahman says after duo's revelation

I'll cooperate with agencies, Rahman says after duo's revelation

UPDATED 4.31PM | I’m very confident that at the end of it, there is no wrongdoing as alleged by the DAP on the (abuse of power) issue, he says.

As tabling looms, Liow says cabinet did not discuss Act 355

As tabling looms, Liow says cabinet did not discuss Act 355

'There’s no new development, it was not brought up,' says MCA chief ahead of its tabling.

IGP: Dr M-Nazri debate organiser yet to notify police

IGP: Dr M-Nazri debate organiser yet to notify police

UPDATED 2.45PM | Of course, (they have to send the notice to police), top cop says.

Rahman Dahlan defends 'Is Kit Siang racist' essay contest

Rahman Dahlan defends 'Is Kit Siang racist' essay contest

UPDATED 3.42PM | He says people shouldn't focus on the contest, but rather on Annuar’s intention in organising it.

TMJ is officially the new FAM president

TMJ is officially the new FAM president

The Tunku Mahkota Johor was announced the winner unopposed after getting the support of all delegates.

Trump gambles it all on health care and Obamacare lives on

Trump gambles it all on health care and Obamacare lives on

Trump ignored the warning signs that a health care reform bill hammered out by House Republicans was doomed to fail.

M'sian Bar lauds death penalty review in drug cases

M'sian Bar lauds death penalty review in drug cases

'The Malaysian Bar urges the government to act swiftly to abolish the death penalty for all crimes.'

Kit Siang open to contesting in other 'strategic seats' in GE14

Kit Siang open to contesting in other 'strategic seats' in GE14

UPDATED 2.02PM | He says Gelang Patah is still first choice, but will consider moving if the need arises.

Rahman: Punish those who undermine country's economy

Rahman: Punish those who undermine country's economy

He describes the opposition as playing dirty politics with intention to divide the people.

The bodies and lies buried in Wang Kelian

The bodies and lies buried in Wang Kelian

Little is known about the mass graves and the probe’s status.

US judge grants S'porean blogger's asylum request

US judge grants S'porean blogger's asylum request

Amos Yee, 18, who had been jailed twice in Singapore, qualifies as a political refugee, the US immigration judge ruled.

'Gender is not what is between your legs'

'Gender is not what is between your legs'

A transgender woman shares what it means to look different from what her IC says.

NEP turns Malaysia into a dysfunctional society

NEP turns Malaysia into a dysfunctional society

YOURSAY | ‘When the country has racial policies, how do you expect the people to be united?’

Yes, Nik Abduh, things have changed, PAS no longer humble

Yes, Nik Abduh, things have changed, PAS no longer humble

YOURSAY | ‘Of course, PAS will take over Selangor - with the help of BN.’

‘Dismantle the infrastructure of migrant slavery now’

‘Dismantle the infrastructure of migrant slavery now’

MP SPEAKS | This follows the Malaysiakini-Tempo expose on a bird’s nest factory in Klang.

‘Racist’ essays and scholarships; travel ban on top SRC man lifted

‘Racist’ essays and scholarships; travel ban on top SRC man lifted

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

Bersatu blames ‘opposing factions’ in PAS for failed talks

Bersatu blames ‘opposing factions’ in PAS for failed talks

One faction wants peace, while the other wants war, decries a Bersatu leader.

Nothing to fear but fear-mongers

Nothing to fear but fear-mongers

Facing the fears that kept them in thrall.