Archive - 6 May 2017

‘Assault in front of surau shows society’s low level of tolerance’

‘Assault in front of surau shows society’s low level of tolerance’

Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan says the riots on May 13, 1969 should serve as a lesson.

Cops to act against those trying to stir discord over surau incident

Cops to act against those trying to stir discord over surau incident

He says several parties were trying to create an issue out of the incident.

Awang Tengah appointed DCM in new cabinet line-up

Awang Tengah appointed DCM in new cabinet line-up

Abang Johari announces his cabinet reshuffle, the first after he assumed office last January.

Harapan receives over 130 logo proposals

Harapan receives over 130 logo proposals

‘The large numbers of proposals signifies the people’s moral support,’ it says.

Turkish national's wife rebuts Zahid's IS-link claim

Turkish national's wife rebuts Zahid's IS-link claim

Ayse Gul Karam however admits he’s a Gulen sympathiser, but not a member of the movement.

Sub judice a relic from jury trial days, says veteran journo

Sub judice a relic from jury trial days, says veteran journo

‘We have abolished the jury trials for almost 40 years,’ says R Nadeswaran.

Ignore Adam Rosly, says Nurul Izzah

Ignore Adam Rosly, says Nurul Izzah

‘The focus is for our leaders to fight BN,’ says the PKR vice-president.

Permata, OCIS to discuss efforts to develop smart students

Permata, OCIS to discuss efforts to develop smart students

‘More ground works need to be carried out,’ says prime minister’s wife Rosmah Mansor.

Is fake news a problem or symptom?

Is fake news a problem or symptom?

Writer Sheena Gurbakhash says folk are more interested in expressing their opinions than truth.

Umno to return Gelang Patah seat to MCA in GE14

Umno to return Gelang Patah seat to MCA in GE14

The MCA candidate, to be chosen by BN national leadership, will face DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang, says Johor MB.

Johor Umno offers legal team to families of teen highway bikers

Johor Umno offers legal team to families of teen highway bikers

Khaled Nordin says they will allocate RM350,000 for legal costs and treatment for eight of the teens injured in the JB incident.

Anwar's ex-aide slams portal for trying to ruin Rosmah's UK visit

Anwar's ex-aide slams portal for trying to ruin Rosmah's UK visit

Muhammad Rahimi Osman claims Sarawak Report's allegations will cost students accompanying Rosmah on the trip.

Salleh: Dr M turning to DAP after failing to woo Malays

Salleh: Dr M turning to DAP after failing to woo Malays

Mahathir has to get Chinese support to avoid getting wiped out in the next election, says the Umno minister. 

N Korea accuses CIA, Seoul of plot to assassinate leader Kim

N Korea accuses CIA, Seoul of plot to assassinate leader Kim

They claim of a failed plot to kill Kim Jong-un with a biochemical bomb at a parade in Pyongyang.

Over 100 judges and lawyers sacked in Turkey purge

Over 100 judges and lawyers sacked in Turkey purge

They are getting rid of officials seen as linked to an attempted coup last year.

Mara allocates RM34m for Kelantan entrepreneurship

Mara allocates RM34m for Kelantan entrepreneurship

Ismail Sabri says this includes RM32m in loans, expected to benefit 360 entrepreneurs.

Takiyuddin: PAS has alternative plans if ties with PKR severed

Takiyuddin: PAS has alternative plans if ties with PKR severed

PAS sec-gen cites the new 'professional' line-up of the party, while denying it would be the loser if the split happens.

MP slams gov't for inability to stop investment scams

MP slams gov't for inability to stop investment scams

Selayang MP urges Bank Negara to put in place tough laws to stop the scourge.

Report: Turkish man probed for terror links met Najib in 2011

Report: Turkish man probed for terror links met Najib in 2011

Arrests of Turkish nationals give rise to speculations of an overseas crackdown by the Erdogan government.

Iskandar dropped as S’gor commissioner in new PAS line-up

Iskandar dropped as S’gor commissioner in new PAS line-up

UPDATED 4PM | Party sec-gen Takiyuddin says Iskandar Samad has instead been ‘promoted’.

Attempt at power grab in Selangor likely?

Attempt at power grab in Selangor likely?

COMMENT | This two-part series examines the factors encouraging an attempted takeover.

Huawei Malaysia Surprises with Two Sweet Ramadhan Treats

Huawei Malaysia Surprises with Two Sweet Ramadhan Treats

Huawei P9 and Huawei Mate 9 series available at special prices. P10 Plus arrives in Dazzling Blue or Greenery

Thai border policemen injured in Golok bomb blast

Thai border policemen injured in Golok bomb blast

Home-made bomb detonated from the M'sian side of the Golok river injures five Thai border policemen. 

'Sleepy' burglar nabbed after break-in

'Sleepy' burglar nabbed after break-in

Suspect breaks into a house to flee a raiding police team and gets arrested after falling asleep. 

Nik Abduh: Harapan's chance of winning Putrajaya 'distant' without PAS

Nik Abduh: Harapan's chance of winning Putrajaya 'distant' without PAS

PAS is willing to work with anyone, including Umno, to empower Islam in the country, says Pasir Mas MP. 

Four men nabbed over assault outside surau

Four men nabbed over assault outside surau

The suspects, aged between 21 and 55, are being probed for rioting. 

Man shot and caught after police chase

Man shot and caught after police chase

The suspect shot at pursuing policemen after fleeing a routine police check. 

IWH-led consortium should be forthcoming with the facts

IWH-led consortium should be forthcoming with the facts

MP SPEAKS | All ICSB has to do is to say (i) what they have paid, (ii) when and (iii) what were the terms.

Get it right with the media

Get it right with the media

COMMENT | Leaders need to train themselves on how to work with the media.

At 52pct, more Chinese are Penang council’s ‘victims’, stats show

At 52pct, more Chinese are Penang council’s ‘victims’, stats show

This is compared to the Penang Island City Council’s enforcement against Malays (34pct).

Kit Siang believes GE14 will be his last election

Kit Siang believes GE14 will be his last election

And the DAP veteran reiterates he prefers to have this possibly last polls battle in Gelang Patah.

In Gelang Patah, Dr M swaps daggers with gold for Kit Siang

In Gelang Patah, Dr M swaps daggers with gold for Kit Siang

It’s a stark contrast from GE13, when the ex-PM urged voters to make the town Lim’s ‘burial ground’.

Is this the Harapan New Deal?

Is this the Harapan New Deal?

Needing Mahathir is a Hobson’s choice.

China wanted to leverage on rescue deal; rumours of regime change in S’gor

China wanted to leverage on rescue deal; rumours of regime change in S’gor

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

Biases, biasses and buy-asses

Biases, biasses and buy-asses

Ensuring folk remain as dumb and docile as possible.

A non-Muslim as PM? Perish the thought

A non-Muslim as PM? Perish the thought

YOURSAY | ‘With 60 percent Malay population, how can a non-Malay be PM without their support?’

Nabbing corrupt officials should not be seasonal

Nabbing corrupt officials should not be seasonal

YOURSAY | ‘Just act, irrespective of the culprit’s position, and you will be applauded.’