Archive - 11 May 2017

PKR rejects syura council’s accusations, to discuss next move

PKR rejects syura council’s accusations, to discuss next move

Its sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution stresses that PKR has been consistent based on its record.

Najib takes swipes at ex-Umno leader, praises Hadi at anniversary bash

Najib takes swipes at ex-Umno leader, praises Hadi at anniversary bash

UPDATED 11.30PM | ‘We did not forget who taught us that DAP was a racist chauvinist party,’ he says.

Granting freedom on Wesak Day

Granting freedom on Wesak Day

A Buddhist devotee releases birds on Wesak Day at the Kechara Forest Retreat as a gesture of compassion and repentence.

Umno logo dominates KL’s skyline, thanks to DBKL

Umno logo dominates KL’s skyline, thanks to DBKL

The anniversary logo was screened on the digital display covering the DBKL headquarters.

Driver assaulted outside surau apologises

Driver assaulted outside surau apologises

Toh Chai Eun was quoted as saying that he did not mean any harm or to upset anyone.

Was it so easy to forgive Dr M, Nazir asks Nurul Izzah

Was it so easy to forgive Dr M, Nazir asks Nurul Izzah

Nazir was seated at the front row during Nurul Izzah’s speech at the World Economic Forum.

Sallehen: S'gor excos will not have political ties with PKR, but...

Sallehen: S'gor excos will not have political ties with PKR, but...

The trio from PAS will remain in their respective state government portfolios, says state party commissioner.

Forest City's developer vows to act on those employing illegal workers

Forest City's developer vows to act on those employing illegal workers

Though it is not involved in the recruitment of foreign labour, CGPV says it is concerned over the matter.

Najib in for awkward meeting with China leaders after Bandar M'sia twist

Najib in for awkward meeting with China leaders after Bandar M'sia twist

In his blog post, the PM speaks more about his new friend Jack Ma.

PAS syura council passes S'gor buck to central committee

PAS syura council passes S'gor buck to central committee

UPDATED 10.10PM | Despite its decision to sever ties with PKR, PAS remains vague on its presence in the Selangor gov't.

It's official - PAS severs ties with PKR, claims betrayal

It's official - PAS severs ties with PKR, claims betrayal

Syura council says PKR did not support, and even opposed, PAS' Islamic-related agendas.

Perak PKR photocopies draft electoral rolls to get around EC ruling

Perak PKR photocopies draft electoral rolls to get around EC ruling

Party reps lug a copier machine and a generator to make draft electoral rolls copies, which EC has stopped supplying.

Int'l court grants consent award, paves way for IPIC-1MDB settlement

Int'l court grants consent award, paves way for IPIC-1MDB settlement

In a filing with the London Stock Exchange, IPIC reveals the consent award was granted on Tuesday.

'Bandar M'sia SSA cancellation a commercial decision'

'Bandar M'sia SSA cancellation a commercial decision'

IWH-CREC had breached the contract by failing to meet outstanding payment obligations, says deputy PM.

Azmin's OSA challenge to be heard before a new judge

Azmin's OSA challenge to be heard before a new judge

This comes as the judge who allowed S'gor MB's application to be heard on its full merits is transferred. 

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What about Najib's 'lavish' lifestyle, DAP's MP asks MACC

What about Najib's 'lavish' lifestyle, DAP's MP asks MACC

No use going after young officers while ignoring the elephant in the room, says Teo Nie Ching. 

Guan Eng: Go after big sharks and crocs, like Jho Low

Guan Eng: Go after big sharks and crocs, like Jho Low

Penanag CM urges tax department to reel in 'big economic criminals', not just catch small fry.

DPM: Three Turkish detainees to be deported to Turkey

DPM: Three Turkish detainees to be deported to Turkey

Zahid Hamidi says the wives and children of the men could also be sent back to Turkey. 

Khairuddin urges MACC chief commissioner to apologise

Khairuddin urges MACC chief commissioner to apologise

The statement congratulating Umno for its 71st anniversary is 'stupid, unethical and immoral', he adds.

Najib: No gov't compromise on sensitive race, religion issues

Najib: No gov't compromise on sensitive race, religion issues

The PM says the gov't never restricts freedom of expression, unless it involves sensitive issues.

No issues with PAS reps staying in gov't, says S'gor DAP exco

No issues with PAS reps staying in gov't, says S'gor DAP exco

Teng Chang Khim says change is not necessary, as long as PAS works within established framework.

Over 15 to be charged in MACC drive against those who 'settle'

Over 15 to be charged in MACC drive against those who 'settle'

The commission is nabbing bribe givers in mostly traffic offence-related cases.

DAP: Act against employers in Forest City but treat illegal workers as victims

DAP: Act against employers in Forest City but treat illegal workers as victims

The illegal workers should be treated as human trafficking victims, DAP lawmakers say.

Gov't needs to be more transparent on 1MDB, says Nazir

Gov't needs to be more transparent on 1MDB, says Nazir

PM's brother describes scandal as a 'very painful number of months in the international media'.

PKR leader claims Umno mobilising students for anniversary bash

PKR leader claims Umno mobilising students for anniversary bash

UPDATED 4.20PM | Umno information chief Annuar Musa however denies that there is such an instruction.

Citing security, TMJ wants neutral venue for M'sia-N Korea match

Citing security, TMJ wants neutral venue for M'sia-N Korea match

M'sia will lose out if it refuses to play the football match in Pyongyang, notes the FAM president.

Heed voices demanding change, Johor MB tells Umno

Heed voices demanding change, Johor MB tells Umno

Khaled Nordin says such demands are reverberating within the party as well.

Malacca police on guard for IS-linked activities in tourist hub

Malacca police on guard for IS-linked activities in tourist hub

Cops watch out for potential revenge strikes after death of Malacca-born militant Muhammad Wanndy in Syria.

Johari: Report on Budiman Committee is misleading

Johari: Report on Budiman Committee is misleading

Second finance minister says committee to oversee 1MDB rationalisation has served out its purpose, and not dismantled. 

Rosmah's aide burns opposition as fuel prices dip

Rosmah's aide burns opposition as fuel prices dip

Rizal Mansor wants the opposition to apologise for their accusations.

Temerloh and Raub flooded, 64 victims evacuated

Temerloh and Raub flooded, 64 victims evacuated

In less than 24 hours, Temerloh is once again hit by floods, followed by Raub in Pahang.

Ku Li: Umno members must go beyond personal agenda

Ku Li: Umno members must go beyond personal agenda

Tengku Razaleigh tells members to focus on Umno's original struggle of safeguarding people's welfare. 

MACC and Gerah - what say you...

MACC and Gerah - what say you...

Mr Prime Minister, the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) really needs your help.

Anifah Aman inaugurates embassy at Vatican

Anifah Aman inaugurates embassy at Vatican

The foreign minister sings M'sia's praises at The Holy See in Rome.

Prosecution withdraws sabotage charge against Khairuddin, Chang

Prosecution withdraws sabotage charge against Khairuddin, Chang

UPDATED 3.20PM | However, their lawyers are seeking for a full acquittal from the court, not merely a discharge.

MACC in congratulatory message to Umno urges it to fight graft

MACC in congratulatory message to Umno urges it to fight graft

This is so the party can be a role model to the next generation who will take over the country, it says.

‘We need to throw all M’sians into one wok’

‘We need to throw all M’sians into one wok’

YOURSAY | ‘Now we need to cook it into a fantastic mix.’

1MDB Saga Season II - who killed Bandar M'sia deal?

1MDB Saga Season II - who killed Bandar M'sia deal?

MP SPEAKS | The scriptwriters are ensuring we are glued to our seats for another round of 1MDB suspense.

Reezal: No plan to send envoy back to N Korea

Reezal: No plan to send envoy back to N Korea

Deputy foreign minister says N Korea not only has issues with M'sia, but with other countries as well. 

New S Korean president vows to address North and tensions ‘urgently’

New S Korean president vows to address North and tensions ‘urgently’

Moon Jae-in also vows to make conglomerates in the country 'incorruptible'.

Woman contractor nabbed over Penang zakat graft probe

Woman contractor nabbed over Penang zakat graft probe

Another contractor is detained over their misappropriation and CBT case involving Zakat Pulau Pinang.

Apa lagi India mahu?

Apa lagi India mahu?

Let’s try the 3Rs - respect, recognition and reward.

Snatch theft on the rise, public urged to be alert

Snatch theft on the rise, public urged to be alert

368 cases have been reported in the capital so far this year, say cops.

MACC arrests TNB manager who accepted BMW as bribe

MACC arrests TNB manager who accepted BMW as bribe

A Tenaga Nasional Berhad project manager and a renovation company owner have been detained.

Surau incident a manifestation of a society getting less tolerant

Surau incident a manifestation of a society getting less tolerant

YOURSAY | ‘How you react represents what you believe is the right thing to do - for yourself, not others.’

Gov't firm bought TRX land; PAS beat BN in popularity; S'gor gov't won't fall

Gov't firm bought TRX land; PAS beat BN in popularity; S'gor gov't won't fall

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

Dr M is the only choice for opposition for PM

Dr M is the only choice for opposition for PM

A Mahathir-Najib showdown makes sense.

Bersatu: Get tough on China developers hiring own citizens

Bersatu: Get tough on China developers hiring own citizens

Bersatu's Tariq Ismail worries hiring of mainland Chinese on visit pass is widespread.