Archive - 13 May 2017

Foreign Ministry to decide on N Korea-Malaysia match in Pyongyang

Foreign Ministry to decide on N Korea-Malaysia match in Pyongyang

Khairy says this is because the Foreign Ministry is responsible for handling the travel of M’sians abroad.

Malaysia spared from global cyberattack

Malaysia spared from global cyberattack

However, MCMC urges Malaysians to take precautions as it continues to monitor the situation.

‘I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure’

‘I make no apologies for wanting to build world-class infrastructure’

Prime Minister Najib stress that such projects open up huge swathes of the country.

Guan Eng tells Sarawak DAP to be ready for Pujut by-election

Guan Eng tells Sarawak DAP to be ready for Pujut by-election

UPDATED 5.35PM | DAP secretary-general shocked by the decision of the Sarawak state assembly to disqualify Ting.

M'sia inks second phase deals on ECRL and Malacca-Pengerang pipeline

M'sia inks second phase deals on ECRL and Malacca-Pengerang pipeline

Both deals with China were signed on M'sia's behalf, by companies owned by the Finance Ministry.

Perkasa: Swear to God before swearing into office

Perkasa: Swear to God before swearing into office

Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali says the proposal should apply to all senior gov't officials and civil servants, including the PM. 

PAS S'gor exco says no word from MB to quit after PKR split

PAS S'gor exco says no word from MB to quit after PKR split

UPDATED 6.20PM | Iskandar Samad refuses to comment on news that Azmin has asked PAS excos in the state to resign.

Najib: Wanda group can do wonders in Bandar M'sia

Najib: Wanda group can do wonders in Bandar M'sia

PM says this in a visit to the Chinese construction giant, which has been reported to take over Bandar M'sia development.

Dr M tells Australian TV that Najib got the better of him

Dr M tells Australian TV that Najib got the better of him

The former premier also tells SBS World News that Harapan will not name the PM candidate before election, for fear of sabotage.

Wan Azizah doesn't rule out hudud, but no stonings 'in near future'

Wan Azizah doesn't rule out hudud, but no stonings 'in near future'

For a Muslim, hudud must be accepted as God's law, but implementation is a different matter, says PKR president. 

Wan Azizah: Working with Mahathir not a deal with the devil

Wan Azizah: Working with Mahathir not a deal with the devil

She says the fact that the former premier is willing to work with the opposition shows just how 'bad' PM Najib is. 

S'gor sultan gives state assembly live broadcasts thumbs up

S'gor sultan gives state assembly live broadcasts thumbs up

This is in contrast with Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, who disapproves such a move.

Guan Eng agrees with move to ask PAS' S'gor excos to quit

Guan Eng agrees with move to ask PAS' S'gor excos to quit

Penang CM fully supports move by Azmin Ali asking PAS' Selangor state executive councillors to resign from their government post  

Acquitted, but question of travel ban remains, says Chang

Acquitted, but question of travel ban remains, says Chang

UPDATED 2.04PM | He and Khairuddin Hassan are unsure if the ban is still in effect, and will challenge it.

Constitution experts: Decision on Ting's disqualification is final

Constitution experts: Decision on Ting's disqualification is final

A check by Malaysiakini however, shows that provisions regarding dual citizenship are vague in both the Federal and S'wak constitutions.

Anwar questions reasoning behind PAS-PKR divorce

Anwar questions reasoning behind PAS-PKR divorce

'Why not blame Umno for not adopting Hadi's bill?'

Trump warns ousted FBI chief not to talk to media

Trump warns ousted FBI chief not to talk to media

A highly unusual move, it prompted fresh charges Trump is trying to silence the ex-FBI chief.

Police arrest 19 linked to JJPTR investment scheme

Police arrest 19 linked to JJPTR investment scheme

Eight JJPTR scheme locations in Penang are raided and 19 employees detained.

'PKR scuttling Islam' among issues raised in Azmin-PAS meet

'PKR scuttling Islam' among issues raised in Azmin-PAS meet

It is reported that Azmin had asked the three PAS state cabinet members to resign.

C4 launches website to allow public to report corruption

C4 launches website to allow public to report corruption

The reports lodged through the website, Kleptocrazy.my, will then be forwarded to the MACC for further action.

Drama overshadows Umno show of force; possible multi-cornered fight with PAS

Drama overshadows Umno show of force; possible multi-cornered fight with PAS

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

Global cyber attack hits hospitals and companies, threat seen fading for now

Global cyber attack hits hospitals and companies, threat seen fading for now

UPDATED 7.05PM | A British-based researcher registered a domain that he noticed the malware was trying to connect to.

Do we even care for our environment?

Do we even care for our environment?

COMMENT | We should boycott both plastics and polystyrene packaging materials altogether.

Is PAS-Umno cooperation syariah-compliant?

Is PAS-Umno cooperation syariah-compliant?

COMMENT | Sheer reliance on principles can get you exposed to the vicissitudes of life and politics.

Who is afraid of May 13?

Who is afraid of May 13?

‘Many are ignorant of what happened that day...’

Mahathir is only Pakatan leader who can bag rural voters

Mahathir is only Pakatan leader who can bag rural voters

YOURSAY | ‘In the absence of Anwar, the choice of Mahathir would not be out of place.’

Dr M as PM candidate will be Najib’s worst nightmare

Dr M as PM candidate will be Najib’s worst nightmare

YOURSAY | ‘He is the most credible of all the eligible opposition leaders…”

Blasphemy by believers?

Blasphemy by believers?

Would critics be better off saving their breath?