Archive - 15 April 2017

PM hints of GE14, says more transformation in store if BN wins

PM hints of GE14, says more transformation in store if BN wins

UPDATED 10.20PM | Najib Abdul Razak says the BN government has great vision and plans for the country.

Look into underlying causes of baby-dumping

Look into underlying causes of baby-dumping

Two days ago, the newspapers carried the sad story of a 24-year-old college student who had dumped her baby at a refuse bin at her apartment at Muara Tabuan, Kuching. The baby was found dead and it was reported that the young mother would now be charged with murder which carries a death penalty.

PAS organ: Anwar’s case is evidence of DAP inviting US intervention

PAS organ: Anwar’s case is evidence of DAP inviting US intervention

Harakah cites a report in Suara Keadilan to back up Hadi’s claim against DAP.

Khairy: BAM 'gentlemen's agreement' crisis almost over

Khairy: BAM 'gentlemen's agreement' crisis almost over

This is over a tussle in the Badminton Association presidency set to break the 'no contest' tradition.

MACC says already completed SRC International probe

MACC says already completed SRC International probe

'MACC has taken the statements of all witnesses involved,' Paul Low says in reply to Parliament.

Hacked files suggest US NSA penetrated Swift, Mideast banks

Hacked files suggest US NSA penetrated Swift, Mideast banks

Belgium-based Swift downplayed the risk of attacks employing the code released by hackers yesterday.

Najib should not be too confident

Najib should not be too confident

COMMENT | There are so many issues involving Najib and Rosmah that have not been dealt with.

Zahid: I never urged abolition of vernacular schools

Zahid: I never urged abolition of vernacular schools

He says he had asked for the curriculum of vernacular schools to be improved upon.

Najib's lawyer says yet to be informed of Ezam's US$3.66b suit over 1MDB

Najib's lawyer says yet to be informed of Ezam's US$3.66b suit over 1MDB

'I cannot comment because there is no information or documents (received) on the suit.'

Analyst: Hadi-Tuan Ibrahim retained to avoid internal split ahead of GE

Analyst: Hadi-Tuan Ibrahim retained to avoid internal split ahead of GE

UPDATED 2.36PM | The grassroots hope they can boost PAS further without a political pact.

Ministry: 18 sexual harassment cases in schools in past three years

Ministry: 18 sexual harassment cases in schools in past three years

In its reply to Lembah Pantai MP, the Education Ministry reveals half are from Selangor-KL.

PM speaks up for Malay, calls it 'language of unity'

PM speaks up for Malay, calls it 'language of unity'

'The Malay language, as the national language, should be made the language of knowledge, administration, trade and law in the country.'

N Korea warns against US 'hysteria' as it marks founder's birth

N Korea warns against US 'hysteria' as it marks founder's birth

North Korea's military spokesperson also warns of 'counteraction' if provoked.

Old men shouldn't talk too much, advises Najib

Old men shouldn't talk too much, advises Najib

UPDATED 1.03PM | In talking about how respect for elders should be cultivated, he hits out at his critics.

Rafizi welcomes legal action, challenges Nasharudin to declare assets

Rafizi welcomes legal action, challenges Nasharudin to declare assets

Nasharudin should make a SD on all his assets, income as well as personal donations or donations received through his organisations.

Kuching rape case shows why child marriage must be rejected

Kuching rape case shows why child marriage must be rejected

MP SPEAKS | The mooting of marriage to get off the hook is precisely why Shabudin's type of reasoning must end.

United should be reminded the customer is always right

United should be reminded the customer is always right

YOURSAY | ‘United had broken the most important rule of business survival.’

Who’s really next in line for Umno’s throne?

Who’s really next in line for Umno’s throne?

COMMENT | For many political parties, leadership transition is seldom smooth.

Gerakan should blame BN for confidentiality clause, retorts Guan Eng

Gerakan should blame BN for confidentiality clause, retorts Guan Eng

He says the clause was entered into contracts inked between the previous BN gov’t and developers.

From global kleptocracy to leader of the new paradigm

From global kleptocracy to leader of the new paradigm

COMMENT | Believe it or not, we have the key to the future in our hands.

EAIC to hold public hearing for Balamurugan's custodial death

EAIC to hold public hearing for Balamurugan's custodial death

Balumurugan, 44, was found dead at the North Klang district police HQ on Feb 8.

Cabinet paper on political financing law in the works

Cabinet paper on political financing law in the works

This will pave the way for a technical committee to draft the new law.

Another suit against PM over 1MDB; Najib readies BN for GE14

Another suit against PM over 1MDB; Najib readies BN for GE14

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

Bloated PM’s Dept - and now there are 10

Bloated PM’s Dept - and now there are 10

YOURSAY | ‘Why appoint a 'minister with special functions' when there are no special functions to perform?’

Easter escape

Easter escape

Divided and ruled by fantasies and falsehoods.