Archive - 16 April 2017

Najib: Opposition doesn't want Malays, Islam to develop

Najib: Opposition doesn't want Malays, Islam to develop

Umno has always fought for Islam and is recognised for it, the PM says.

Print media warned not to publish matters threatening national order

Print media warned not to publish matters threatening national order

Nur Jazlan says Nanyang Siang Pau should look into taking action against those responsible for the cartoon.

Foreigners owe gov't hospitals RM50.5m

Foreigners owe gov't hospitals RM50.5m

This is the total unpaid bill of foreigners who received medical treatment in gov't hospitals since 2012.

Ampang PKR: Adam Rosly fulfilled duties with integrity

Ampang PKR: Adam Rosly fulfilled duties with integrity

Division secretary clarifies Adam is Ampang PKR Youth chief but not Azmin or Zuraida's special officer.

Amanah Youth member nabbed for 'criticising Johor sultan'

Amanah Youth member nabbed for 'criticising Johor sultan'

UPDATED 11.19PM | He allegedly criticised the Forest City project.

Petronas to expand LNG business in China

Petronas to expand LNG business in China

Petronas' first LNG trade to China was in 2006 with a 25-year term supply to Shanghai LNG Co Ltd.

MMA denies claim of widespread tax evasion

MMA denies claim of widespread tax evasion

UPDATED 7.31PM | Health minister urges IRB to review existing tax payment system for medical practitioners.

The zero worth of anti-corruption pledges

The zero worth of anti-corruption pledges

The latest to sign ‘anti-corruption pledges’ are officers of Felda.

‘Does BN even know what a job is?’

‘Does BN even know what a job is?’

I remember once driving along the North-South Expressway and seeing a huge banner of the menteri besar of a particular BN-ruled state welcoming the diaspora population back home for the festivals. On first glance I thought, “Well, he is trying hard to increase his public profile.” Then I realised, “Wait a minute, instead of welcoming the diaspora back for the holidays like it is a norm, shouldn’t he be doing something to stop or even to reverse it?”

KJ: Opposition shaken by JR Plus

KJ: Opposition shaken by JR Plus

The new JR Plus programme shows BN is ever ready for elections, says BN Youth chief.

Mara to call Annuar to give his statement soon

Mara to call Annuar to give his statement soon

The Umno info chief was suspended as Mara chairperson pending abuse of power probe.

Zahid asks Sabahans to think of stability

Zahid asks Sabahans to think of stability

DPM reminds Sabahans of their tumultuous political past at Shafie Apdal's home turf of Semporna.

Takiyuddin pulls out of PAS VP race, favours status quo

Takiyuddin pulls out of PAS VP race, favours status quo

The veteran PAS leader says he has confidence in the existing leadership. 

Zakir Naik: Indian authorities can come probe me here

Zakir Naik: Indian authorities can come probe me here

The preacher, who is wanted by Mumbai authorities, considers Malaysia 'neutral ground'

Ronnie Liu: Seeking Anwar's freedom not inviting foreign intervention

Ronnie Liu: Seeking Anwar's freedom not inviting foreign intervention

The former DAP Selangor rep responds to a commentary published by Harakadaily.

Paul Low ticked off for one para reply on SRC probe

Paul Low ticked off for one para reply on SRC probe

Segambut MP asks the minister to justify his paycheck as the man in charge of integrity.

Vote for the lesser evil, says Zakir Naik

Vote for the lesser evil, says Zakir Naik

UPDATED 4.40PM | If voters have to choose between two bad choices, choose the one closer to the Quran, says the Islamic preacher.

Bersatu should choose us or Umno, says Abdul Hadi

Bersatu should choose us or Umno, says Abdul Hadi

Any party with aspirations of ruling Malaysia has to chose between the two, says PAS president.

Man lodges report denying insulting Najib, Rosmah on Facebook

Man lodges report denying insulting Najib, Rosmah on Facebook

The businessman facing the charge claims the posting is fake and says he has an alibi.

'Missing' Chong returns, claims taken when looking for Pastor Koh

'Missing' Chong returns, claims taken when looking for Pastor Koh

UPDATED 5.40PM | He claims to have been abducted, while trying to meet a source on missing pastor.

Finance Minister II: Fuel price still reasonable, mechanism stays

Finance Minister II: Fuel price still reasonable, mechanism stays

Putrajaya has plans if crude oil prices really hits US$100, says Johari Abdul Ghani.

Sovereign state has duty to speak up against persecution, says Azmin

Sovereign state has duty to speak up against persecution, says Azmin

Even Malaysia has obligation to speak up about Southern Thailand and Palestine, says S'gor MB.

Art for the people - Manjat's work transcends controversy

Art for the people - Manjat's work transcends controversy

MALAYSIANSKINI | Jerome Manjat's woodcuts were censored, but the story doesn’t end there.

New imported steel tax to protect local players, says minister

New imported steel tax to protect local players, says minister

Johari Abdul Ghani says cheaper imports for the construction material will hurt local manufacturers.

Johari wants developers to ensure their projects affordable to residents

Johari wants developers to ensure their projects affordable to residents

'They can't go ahead if I don't agree,' the Titiwangsa MP tells his constituents.

Azmin: Don't punish Adam just based on ongoing probe

Azmin: Don't punish Adam just based on ongoing probe

Leave it to the MACC to carry out their investigations, says the PKR deputy.

Liberalism a threat only to the kind of Islam tyrants preach

Liberalism a threat only to the kind of Islam tyrants preach

‘Proven effective in maintaining hegemony.’

SRC probe done; DAP and 'foreign meddling'

SRC probe done; DAP and 'foreign meddling'

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

Home Ministry accepts Nanyang’s apology

Home Ministry accepts Nanyang’s apology

Deputy Minister Nur Jazlan says the ministry will not take any further action.

Erroneous article about MLA and deputy minister Razali Ibrahim

Erroneous article about MLA and deputy minister Razali Ibrahim

We apologise for the error in the article ‘Swiss AG says no MLA request from Malaysia over SRC'.

Suing Tony Pua will put a huge spotlight on MO1

Suing Tony Pua will put a huge spotlight on MO1

YOURSAY | ‘Najib’s threat to sue Pua puzzles me. What is there for Pua to ‘apologise and retract’?

So, Felda chief now says it’s a case of 'money for nothing'?

So, Felda chief now says it’s a case of 'money for nothing'?

YOURSAY | 'Felda not in dire straits? When the heads are brothers-in-arms with the sultans of swing...'