Archive - 29 April 2017

Storm destroys tent at PAS do, injuries reported

Storm destroys tent at PAS do, injuries reported

UPDATED 11.50PM | Thirteen rushed to hospital, including one who is unconcious while six treated at the scene.

Is Sabah gov’t pushing ahead with project next to Atkinson clock tower?

Is Sabah gov’t pushing ahead with project next to Atkinson clock tower?

It is greatly disappointing to learn that the Sabah state government and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) has apparently yet again approved and proceeded with another 18-storey multipurpose building next to the oldest monument in the city.

Edu Ministry seeks to expedite tahfiz school registration

Edu Ministry seeks to expedite tahfiz school registration

Minister Mahdzir Khalid assures gov't will not shut down the religious schools.

Stop violation of student rights in Myanmar

Stop violation of student rights in Myanmar

Malaysia civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and student groups express their disappointment at the arrest of four student protesters in Mandalay, Myanmar.

EC confirms no longer providing copies of draft electoral rolls

EC confirms no longer providing copies of draft electoral rolls

EC secretary says the new directive does not only apply to political parties but to all interested parties.

‘Turbaned monkey’ found hanging on road leading to PAS muktamar

‘Turbaned monkey’ found hanging on road leading to PAS muktamar

Kedah PKR chief decries this as 'sabotage' as flags of Amanah and PKR were found with the stuffed toy.

'Court let people down by rejecting suit on pedantic grounds'

'Court let people down by rejecting suit on pedantic grounds'

Law expert Abdul Aziz Bari says it is possible for the court to take a broader interpretation of what a public officer is.

PAS goes e-voting for party polls

PAS goes e-voting for party polls

MUKTAMAR | A computerised system is used to eliminate the possibility of spoiled votes.

Vehicles entering from Thailand to pay RM20 road charge soon

Vehicles entering from Thailand to pay RM20 road charge soon

This will be similar to the one being implemented at the Malaysia-Singapore border.

No one can break Sabah-Putrajaya bond, vows Zahid

No one can break Sabah-Putrajaya bond, vows Zahid

'What a loss it would be if individuals or noted figures or political worms destroy this beautiful relationship.'

Nazri: Bersatu members free to re-join Umno after 'misadventure'

Nazri: Bersatu members free to re-join Umno after 'misadventure'

UPDATED 5.05PM | Umno is a forgiving party and will accept those who have repented, the supreme council member says.

Bersatu's 'favouritism' culture did not come from Umno, says Nazri

Bersatu's 'favouritism' culture did not come from Umno, says Nazri

UPDATED 5.34PM | Favouritism is Mahathir, Muhyiddin and Mukhriz's culture, says the Umno minister.

Our differences no reason to sever ties, Azmin tells PAS

Our differences no reason to sever ties, Azmin tells PAS

UPDATED 5.25PM | He responds to calls for PAS to cut ties with PKR, at the Islamist party's general assembly.

Nazri: No point planning Dr M debate if cops against it

Nazri: No point planning Dr M debate if cops against it

UPDATED 4.40PM | Tourism Minister extinguishes any hope of debate with Dr M, as it's the 'police's call'.

Khalid Ibrahim: Up to PAS to quit S'gor govt

Khalid Ibrahim: Up to PAS to quit S'gor govt

A situation that disrupts the state gov't administration must be avoided, says the former S'gor MB. 

Hindraf lobbies UN to get Zakir Naik's PR revoked

Hindraf lobbies UN to get Zakir Naik's PR revoked

UPDATED 2.34PM | They say M'sia, a UN counter-terrorism committee member, should not harbour such a threat.

Sri Ram: Ruling on Dr M's suit 'wrong as wrong can be'

Sri Ram: Ruling on Dr M's suit 'wrong as wrong can be'

The ex-judge says the suit against Najib should have gone to trial as the judgment has erred.

No cooperation with Bersatu, Hadi reiterates

No cooperation with Bersatu, Hadi reiterates

UPDATED 12.56PM | MUKTAMAR | This is because Bersatu lacks direction and leadership, says PAS president.

M'sian Indian Blueprint just empty promises, say Harapan leaders

M'sian Indian Blueprint just empty promises, say Harapan leaders

They note previous plans by Najib for Indians, which allegedly did not help the community. 

Hadi: PAS deals with corruption, 1MDB in its own way

Hadi: PAS deals with corruption, 1MDB in its own way

UPDATED 1.10PM | MUKTAMAR | However, he did not elaborate on the matter in his presidential speech.

MP: Keep 'dirty minded' chess match director away from girls

MP: Keep 'dirty minded' chess match director away from girls

UPDATED 1.19PM | Ampang's Zuraida Kamaruddin dresses down the duo who had pulled a player for 'sexy attire'.

Remand on suspect in tahfiz school death extended seven days

Remand on suspect in tahfiz school death extended seven days

Court allows the extension because the case has been reclassified as murder.

Parents see divine reasons for kids to go to tahfiz schools

Parents see divine reasons for kids to go to tahfiz schools

Thaqif’s death has put the spotlight on these schools, which are gaining popularity in urban areas.

Opposition must win first before it can bring change

Opposition must win first before it can bring change

YOURSAY | ‘The Malays have for too long been in their handout entitlement stupor.’

Hadi warns delegates to zip lips at muktamar and not hurt PAS

Hadi warns delegates to zip lips at muktamar and not hurt PAS

MUKTAMAR | Delegates attending the party's 63rd muktamar warned not to raise matters that could hurt the party ahead of GE14.

A boy, his death and not looking away

A boy, his death and not looking away

‘Some schools are putting children at risk.’

Amanah: If PAS has honour, it would quit S’gor gov’t

Amanah: If PAS has honour, it would quit S’gor gov’t

Don't eye your ex-partner's home after the divorce, says party Youth deputy chief Faiz.

PAS roasts PKR over pop star; non-Muslim PM; Najib not a public official

PAS roasts PKR over pop star; non-Muslim PM; Najib not a public official

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

Johari forced to eat humble pie over IPIC-1MDB settlement

Johari forced to eat humble pie over IPIC-1MDB settlement

YOURSAY | ‘And don’t expect them to investigate double payments to IPIC.’

Judge explains why Najib is not a public official

Judge explains why Najib is not a public official

While Dr M and two others may have ‘strong reasons’ to sue the PM, Najib owes them no fiduciary duty.

Surviving religious education

Surviving religious education

A maimed and misleading mindset?