Archive - 8 May 2017

Anti-corruption combo in Felda 'syok sendiri', says Shahrir

Anti-corruption combo in Felda 'syok sendiri', says Shahrir

Felda chairperson responds to Anak and Hisbah signing an agreement on the matter.

PAS' Mustafa zips lips after shock replacement

PAS' Mustafa zips lips after shock replacement

Veteran PAS leader Mustafa Ali opts for silence after being dropped from central committee.

Police confirm M'sian IS fighter is dead

Police confirm M'sian IS fighter is dead

IGP says Muhammad Wanndy, the mastermind behind last year's Puchong attack, was killed in Syria.

Are training courses effective?

Are training courses effective?

Duration of training courses can range from a day to over a year. They are not effective if organisers, trainers or participants have a poor understanding of what constitutes training.

No haze for M'sia this year but floods expected

No haze for M'sia this year but floods expected

It is raining every day because of La Nina, and authorities are worried about floods.

'Cancellation of Bandar M'sia deal will not affect economy'

'Cancellation of Bandar M'sia deal will not affect economy'

The gov't is able to mitigate the risk and see the opportunities it could gain from the project, says an economist.

Rafizi, journo told to apologise over Al-Abrar claims

Rafizi, journo told to apologise over Al-Abrar claims

Syed Mehdhar says he is not the chairperson of Al-Abrar Foundation, alleged to have received SRC funds.

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Arul Kanda: My removal is MOF Inc's prerogative

Arul Kanda: My removal is MOF Inc's prerogative

It is only reasonable to expect new TRX City owners, MOF Inc, to seek new directors, says 1MDB boss.

PAS reps will remain in Selangor, insists Iskandar

PAS reps will remain in Selangor, insists Iskandar

This is to ensure stability for the people in the state, says PAS veep.

Turkish suspect's son hits himself in grief after dad's arrest

Turkish suspect's son hits himself in grief after dad's arrest

Ihsan Aslan's wife tearfully shares how her son, who is on the autism spectrum, is affected.

Bernama celebrates golden jubilee

Bernama celebrates golden jubilee

Bernama is proud of disseminating accurate and truthful news for 50 years.

Dr M urges Pekan folk to show Najib the door

Dr M urges Pekan folk to show Najib the door

Pekan folk must finish the job they started in 1999, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Malton denies EPF-Dalian team up for Bandar M'sia

Malton denies EPF-Dalian team up for Bandar M'sia

We are not in discussions to bid for the project, says the property developer.

Warisan: Cabotage scrapping pointless if licences still needed

Warisan: Cabotage scrapping pointless if licences still needed

Party veep Junz Wong questions mechanism of abolition of cabotage and if it's just an election promise.

G25 fears local clerics may take after Zakir Naik

G25 fears local clerics may take after Zakir Naik

Moderate Malay-Muslims concerned over too much tolerance given to controversial televangelist Zakir Naik.

In two years, 161 deaths in immigration depots

In two years, 161 deaths in immigration depots

Among causes of death were tuberculosis and HIV, says Home Ministry.

Activist warns of perils of public-private partnerships

Activist warns of perils of public-private partnerships

UPDATED 8.45PM | Ex-civil servant and prominent activist Anwar Fazal warns how such deals breed corruption.

More than RM8m in pangolin scales seized at KLIA

More than RM8m in pangolin scales seized at KLIA

These were flown into the country from Ghana and Congo, says the Customs Dept.

Petronas: Canadian investment not yet finalised

Petronas: Canadian investment not yet finalised

Petronas is ‘exploring options’ in the North American liquefied natural gas industry.

Two Johor DAP reps want Bandar Malaysia project renegotiated

Two Johor DAP reps want Bandar Malaysia project renegotiated

State firm Kumpulan Prasana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd will suffer massive losses if the deal falls through, they argue.

Full report on fire at HSA available in September

Full report on fire at HSA available in September

The probe is being conducted by the HSA ICU Ward Fire Incident Independent Investigation Committee.

Court wants Nurul Izzah's suit against IGP, Ismail to go for mediation

Court wants Nurul Izzah's suit against IGP, Ismail to go for mediation

The judge asks for the defamation suit over the Sulu princess photo incident to try mediation first.

Report: China has doubts on M'sia port projects

Report: China has doubts on M'sia port projects

After the Bandar Malaysia deal fiasco, will other projects be affected?

Broken dreams - the plight of Forest City's migrant workers

Broken dreams - the plight of Forest City's migrant workers

SPECIAL REPORT | Workers from China learn the hard way that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Groups petition Agong to pardon Anwar in time for GE14

Groups petition Agong to pardon Anwar in time for GE14

UPDATED 2.52PM | 'Bebaskan Anwar' roadshows to be held across the nation, says NGO Otai Reformis. 

In Najib vs Harakah, parties to reveal their positions next week

In Najib vs Harakah, parties to reveal their positions next week

They will decide whether to wait for outcome of Lim Guan Eng vs Perkasa, NST and Utusan Malaysia cases.

Johor rep against stripping of valuable GLC assets

Johor rep against stripping of valuable GLC assets

Kempas assemblyperson hopes GLCs won't take the easy route and make use of the assets themselves.

Adnan Yaakob: Umno is most tolerant party, buttresses BN's integrity

Adnan Yaakob: Umno is most tolerant party, buttresses BN's integrity

All 13 BN parties exercise tolerance and compromise in resolving grave issues, says the Pahang MB. 

MACC rolls out Gerah to beef up anti-corruption drive

MACC rolls out Gerah to beef up anti-corruption drive

Anti-graft panel to host nationwide 'meet-the-people' sessions to bolster initiatives.

Don't forget to fight wrongdoing, says mufti as PAS-Umno ties warm

Don't forget to fight wrongdoing, says mufti as PAS-Umno ties warm

UPDATED 11.47AM | Asri welcomes news of improved ties - and reminds all not to remain silent against evil.

Of Ahok and Guan Eng

Of Ahok and Guan Eng

COMMENT | I’m talking about style of leadership, governance and political challenges.

How many Malaysians will believe that I want to be the PM?

How many Malaysians will believe that I want to be the PM?

MP SPEAKS | Or, for that matter, that I want the post so as to make my son Guan Eng the deputy prime minister?

Former drama teacher seeks new role as French first lady

Former drama teacher seeks new role as French first lady

Brigitte Macron will keep coaching her husband, but on a bigger stage now.

Don: Time to implement dispensing by registered pharmacists

Don: Time to implement dispensing by registered pharmacists

There are currently over 14,000 registered pharmacists in the country, one to every 2,344 citizens.

The Malay’s reluctance to take a stand

The Malay’s reluctance to take a stand

Indoctrination has reduced some Malays to zombies.

Afghanistan confirms Islamic State leader killed by special forces

Afghanistan confirms Islamic State leader killed by special forces

Abdul Hasib and a number of other IS commanders were killed in an operation on April 27.

Bravo Rafizi, for teaching 'em accountability

Bravo Rafizi, for teaching 'em accountability

YOURSAY | 'Now it's Adam Rosly's turn to declare his assets and liabilities. Just do it.'

Conflict in South Sudan has displaced 2 million children, UN says

Conflict in South Sudan has displaced 2 million children, UN says

Children make up 62pct of more than 1.8m South Sudanese refugees who have fled to neighbouring African states.

Macron wins French presidency, to sighs of relief in Europe

Macron wins French presidency, to sighs of relief in Europe

France's youngest leader since Napoleon, his winning margin of 65.5-34.5 percent is wider than surveys predicted.

Is violent surau incident another lesson about who we are?

Is violent surau incident another lesson about who we are?

Violence or the threat of it is part of our fabric.

Agong visits Royal Malaysian Navy base in Lumut

Agong visits Royal Malaysian Navy base in Lumut

Today, His Majesty will attend a briefing on the transformation and operation of RMN.

Guan Eng, too, can claim he’s not a public officer

Guan Eng, too, can claim he’s not a public officer

YOURSAY | ‘As long as there is air in your lungs and your heart still beating strong, your fight is not over.’

No more cabotage for Sabah, S'wak; ex-mufti raps child marriage

No more cabotage for Sabah, S'wak; ex-mufti raps child marriage

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