Archive - 19 April 2017

Najib reiterates the evils of fake news, and in doing so, broadsides a 'former leader' and a 'foreign newspaper.' 

It was however, a happy ending for the gang of 24, as Thai authorities took them to destinations offered by the conman. 

Criticism of gov't and its officials are a daily feature in major newspapers, Najib tells a global gathering of editors. 

'Wouldn't it be disastrous if there's no rubbish collection in BN areas?', they ask 'desperate' and 'power crazy' Noh Omar. 

Anies Baswedan wins 58 percent of the votes, over Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's 42 percent. 

We had Maria Chin Abdullah detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) for organising Bersih 5 - the objective was to spread awareness on the importance of a clean voting system.

The mother of Laraniya Wilbert, four, decries police inaction, and wants the IGP to intervene. 

Indian PM Narendra Modi has also opted to give up the 'status symbol', while in Punjab, using the beacon is a criminal offence. 

Bumiputera Wellbeing Transformation agenda will go beyond economic development, promises PM.

UPDATED 8.25PM | 'Who are these one or two nobodies trying to be a champion and teach the government,' asks Hassan Basri.

From midnight, RON95 will cost RM2.27 per litre, while RON97 and diesel will be RM2.54 and RM2.21 per litre, respectively. 

A study by MACC also shows that more university students are willing to give bribes, and lesser numbers are willing to report graft.

Chow Kon Yeow however says the state is not affected by the local government ministry's ruling.

He claims that Pattaya police wants him to lodge report at Hatyai.

Ampang PKR Youth chief Adam Rosly has been arrested and remanded to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigation into his unusual wealth.

The main demand is the setting up of a retrenchment scheme as a safety net for workers who lose their jobs.

Deputy finance minister says foreign ownership of properties has declined since gov't set RM1m minimum limit. 

The decision is made at a meeting attended by minister Noh Omar, mayors and heads of local governments.

Lim Guan Eng orders works to erect a neolithic gallery at the site to stop, pending further checks by an archeological team.

UUM's Ahmad Martadha says this is because Sabahans place great importance on security issues.

UPDATED 5PM | Kamarulazman says this after Syed Saddiq claimed the threats were from a ministry.

These individuals were also involved with embezzlement of property, says Azam Baki of MACC.

This after Razman's counter-claim and striking-out applications against Nizar's defamation suit were dismissed.

MP SPEAKS | The BN government has twice adopted UN resolutions to end child marriages.

PKR’s Nik Nazmi makes this call after minister says he is prepared to face any graft probe.

UPDATED 3PM | Driven by low-base effect and higher retail fuel prices compared to last year, says Statistics Dept.

UPDATED 5.30PM | The potentially embarrassing episode for DAP may affect the candidacies of two prominent Malay party members.

Gobind also raises IGP’s purported letter which led to Tony Pua being barred by the immigration.

UPDATED 2PM | Bersatu has been working on these seats that Umno won with small majorities. 

UPDATED 4.35PM | Kamarul Azman Habibur Rahaman resigns from all posts, including as supreme council member.

Tasek Gelugor MP Shabudin Yahaya was rightly criticised for his callous remarks in Parliament stating that “rape victims should be allowed to marry their rapists as a remedy to social problems”.

UPDATED 4.11PM | Turkey under Erdogan can hardly be described as democratic, says Eric Paulsen.

UKM wants Asheeq Ali to pay security of costs before his suit to challenge the decision to suspend him is heard.

A key portion of East Coast Rail Link is missing from the project maps at the Spad premises, says Yeo Bee Yin.

NGO wants to inform court of the relevant laws as a neutral party in the suit by an ex-DPM’s son.

UPDATED 5.10PM | Judge orders Abd Latif to post RM2 million bail with one surety and surrender his passport.

SPECIAL REPORT | Two senior officers critical of their president's 'war on drugs' also tell of planted evidence at crime scenes.

The signing comes three years after losing flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean.

It aims to solve traffic congestion in the three divisions as their population reaches one million.

Purnama, also known as Ahok, became Jakarta's first Christian governor in 50 years.

US Pacific Command says the USS Carl Vinson and accompanying warships went to Australia for planned exercises.

UPDATED 6PM | Anies Baswedan was ahead with 58pct of the votes versus 42pct for Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.

The National Anti-Drugs Agency has been tasked to weed out the drug problem in schools, says Nur Jazlan.

It was a very challenging climb up to Base Camp, located 5,380 metres above sea level, says Eugene Kwan.

‘Far from achieving higher moral values, it seems the values have deteriorated under Najib.’

COMMENT | In Part II, Liew Chin Tong examines Najib’s strategies for survival.

YOURSAY | 'Go after those who had unusual amount of money in their bank account without their knowledge, too.’

Idris Ahmad lists out Mahathir's deeds that he claims divided the community.

YOURSAY | ‘Why is the PM not disclosing all transaction records to clear his name?'

Iskandar Samad's position might be in danger, with the ulama likely to become dominant in the party.

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