Archive - 10 May 2017

Zahid: Umno will remain relevant for all Malaysians

Zahid: Umno will remain relevant for all Malaysians

Umno veep also urges the party's machinery to beef up its strategy to ward off 'attacks', come GE14. 

'New PAS line-up will be best at protesting concerts'

'New PAS line-up will be best at protesting concerts'

Amanah's Hanipa Maidin says the new line-up in his former party lacks the calibre to take on BN in GE14. 

Ten men, including foreigners, nabbed for brawl outside pub

Ten men, including foreigners, nabbed for brawl outside pub

The fight was triggered by an accidental knock between two men from the opposing groups, inside the pub.

Chess tourney director to sue coach, three others over 'short dress' fiasco

Chess tourney director to sue coach, three others over 'short dress' fiasco

The dress worn by the 12-year-old was in fact much shorter than shown in photo, claims Sophian Yusuf's lawyer.

Najib: Let extremists be very few on the fringe

Najib: Let extremists be very few on the fringe

PM urges M'sians to hold true to their respective religions and reject extremism and violence, to build a more gracious society.

Iskandar: PAS cannot be bought to bring down S'gor gov't

Iskandar: PAS cannot be bought to bring down S'gor gov't

'No amount of money can buy any exco or state assemblypersons so that they will form a new government with Umno'.

Are politicians included in MACC's 'one graft arrest a week' pledge?

Are politicians included in MACC's 'one graft arrest a week' pledge?

MP SPEAKS | DAP veteran wants MACC chief to explain if he will walk the talk to fight the corruption scourge. 

Azmin not sacking excos as he fears PAS, says Noh

Azmin not sacking excos as he fears PAS, says Noh

UPDATED 6.10PM | Noh Omar speculates that Azmin Ali recognises that PAS is powerful.

Ku Nan: Umno always committed to give the best to the people

Ku Nan: Umno always committed to give the best to the people

Members who left the party are a disgruntled lot who cannot be trusted, says Umno sec-gen. 

Noh proud that BN has PM candidate, but falls short on S'gor MB

Noh proud that BN has PM candidate, but falls short on S'gor MB

UPDATED 5.50PM | Selangor BN wants to win in Selangor before deciding on who gets to be menteri besar, says Noh Omar.

Offerings during Wesak Day

Offerings during Wesak Day

A follower of Buddha makes an offering during Wesak Day.

RON95 and RON97 down by another 10 sen

RON95 and RON97 down by another 10 sen

RON95 is now RM2.01 per litre while RON97 and diesel costs RM2.29 and RM1.95 per litre, respectively. 

Selangor denies revoking no free plastic bags ruling

Selangor denies revoking no free plastic bags ruling

Selangor gov't rep Elizabeth Wong denies a report claiming the revocation, and says the rules are very much still in place. 

Thai gov’t will not abandon peace despite Pattani violence

Thai gov’t will not abandon peace despite Pattani violence

We’ll go ahead with the peace process and do everything for peace in southern Thailand, its spokesperson says.

Despite 'threats', Bersatu event at Felda area will proceed

Despite 'threats', Bersatu event at Felda area will proceed

Felda landowners can do whatever they want with their property, says Jempol Bersatu head.

Are the police still investigating Pravin’s death?

Are the police still investigating Pravin’s death?

COMMENT | The scribbled notes by Pravin have added a new dimension to the police probe.

Harapan has candidate for PM, says Azmin

Harapan has candidate for PM, says Azmin

UPDATED 3.10PM | However, the PKR deputy chief declines to name him or her.

2016 Bersatu survey finds PAS more popular than BN

2016 Bersatu survey finds PAS more popular than BN

UPDATED 4.20PM | However, respondents favour Bersatu leaders such as Muhyiddin and Mahathir to be prime minister.

'Court shouldn't rely on written laws in striking out Dr M's suit against PM'

'Court shouldn't rely on written laws in striking out Dr M's suit against PM'

Malaysian Bar points out that tort of misfeasance in public office is derived from British common law which is applicable here.

Malaysians unsure of 1MDB scandal, Bersatu survey shows

Malaysians unsure of 1MDB scandal, Bersatu survey shows

UPDATED 3.20PM | The face-to-face survey of 3,000 respondents, done in July and August last year, was released by the party today.

Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta City Hall grounds

Thousands of Ahok's supporters throng Jakarta City Hall grounds

They gather to show moral support and sympathy for the outgoing Jakarta governor, who has been jailed for blasphemy.

Minister moots ‘child commissioner’ to oversee related laws

Minister moots ‘child commissioner’ to oversee related laws

Azalina says the commissioner, who would be independent, would not only study the laws, but also the element and policy of the laws on child sexual crimes.

Azalina: Child commissioner needed to monitor sex crime laws

Azalina: Child commissioner needed to monitor sex crime laws

To move independently and study terms of element and policy of the laws on child sexual crimes, the minister adds.

Developer welcomes Immigration Dept inspecting Forest City

Developer welcomes Immigration Dept inspecting Forest City

We are in no way connected with the illegal manpower agents and urge aggrieved workers to make police reports, says CGPV.

Syariah experts question Act 355 bill, propose unified court system

Syariah experts question Act 355 bill, propose unified court system

M'sia should have either a unified court system for syariah and civil law, or Islamise the civil court, they suggest.

Is secular Islam possible in our country?

Is secular Islam possible in our country?

COMMENT | Which is becoming an increasingly racially and religiously acrimonious and divided nation...

Mustapa to lead World Economic Forum-Asean 2017 delegation

Mustapa to lead World Economic Forum-Asean 2017 delegation

The minister will also lead the discussion on ‘Towards a Regional Digital Single Market’ in Phnom Penh tomorrow.

Fewer Malaysians returning under TalentCorp scheme

Fewer Malaysians returning under TalentCorp scheme

Its programmes appear to be recruiting more foreigners than locals residing abroad, says the CEO.

DAP rep begs to differ over Sultan's speech on live telecast

DAP rep begs to differ over Sultan's speech on live telecast

Live broadcast of proceedings would encourage lawmakers to behave, says Mengkibol rep.

Economist: M'sia should lower taxes to spur growth

Economist: M'sia should lower taxes to spur growth

Lower taxes will draw more investors and create more taxable rich people, says Dan Mitchell.

Why shouldn't a M'sian dream to be PM?

Why shouldn't a M'sian dream to be PM?

YOURSAY | ‘I want to be PM too, perhaps not just PM of Malaysia, but of England…’

Mystery gov't entity bought part of TRX land from 1MDB

Mystery gov't entity bought part of TRX land from 1MDB

The purchase was revealed by the Finance Ministry in a parliamentary written reply.

S Korea’s Moon, advocate of dialogue with North, wins presidency

S Korea’s Moon, advocate of dialogue with North, wins presidency

This was an expected victory ending nearly a decade of conservative rule.

Trump fires FBI head Comey, setting off US political storm

Trump fires FBI head Comey, setting off US political storm

This comes in the fallout over Comey’s probe of Hillary Clinton’s emails last year.

Welcome to the Post-Truth Age

Welcome to the Post-Truth Age

COMMENT | ‘The real danger of fake news isn’t so much that it’s just blatantly false.’

Few answers to Bandar M’sia deal that fell through

Few answers to Bandar M’sia deal that fell through

YOURSAY | Land going back to the gov’t means we must cough up the money to make up the difference.

Arul Kanda and Bandar M’sia; Salleh slams stalking of Rosmah

Arul Kanda and Bandar M’sia; Salleh slams stalking of Rosmah

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

Explosions rock Thai shopping mall, 58 injured

Explosions rock Thai shopping mall, 58 injured

At least three of the 58 injured are children. Two of the victims are in critical condition.