Archive - 15 May 2017

China's investment a boost towards becoming developed nation

China's investment a boost towards becoming developed nation

With China's economic presence becoming more prominent,  M'sia is reaping the benefit of a strong bilateral relationship.

More arrested in zakat embezzlement case

More arrested in zakat embezzlement case

More than a dozen Penang Zakat Centre (ZPP) officers have been arrested.

No push to remove excos, so PAS is expected to remain in S'gor

No push to remove excos, so PAS is expected to remain in S'gor

MB Azmin Ali's main consideration would be the stability of the PKR-led government, says source.

PM: Arul Kanda remains 1MDB CEO, Irwan in charge of Bandar M'sia

PM: Arul Kanda remains 1MDB CEO, Irwan in charge of Bandar M'sia

'I have full confidence in him,' Najib tells reporters in Beijing.

Cops renew interest in Bersih's activities, haul up Maria

Cops renew interest in Bersih's activities, haul up Maria

She is quizzed over a forum last year, three other Bersih reps hauled up over November candlelight vigils.

Poser over who printed documents in Rafizi's Bafia trial

Poser over who printed documents in Rafizi's Bafia trial

Bank's IT expert says printing was done on the accused's computer, but accused had no access to the documents.

Perkasa wages war against MIC over Zakir Naik

Perkasa wages war against MIC over Zakir Naik

It will launch a campaign claiming it is haram to vote for MIC, following the party's anti-Zakir comments.

TalentCorp denies bringing back disqualified DAP rep

TalentCorp denies bringing back disqualified DAP rep

CEO says record showed ex-Pujut rep was not a returnee under the Returning Expert Programme.

Yeoh lodges report against lecturer over 'Christian agenda' claims

Yeoh lodges report against lecturer over 'Christian agenda' claims

S'gor speaker regrets baseless allegations made against her by Kamarul Zaman ahead of the general election.

330 smuggled endangered tortoises seized at KLIA

330 smuggled endangered tortoises seized at KLIA

The tortoises had been flown in from Madagascar and were documented in the flight's manifest as stones.

KJ: Harapan's '1m jobs' promise short on specifics

KJ: Harapan's '1m jobs' promise short on specifics

Let's hear your plan, not just an abstract figure, says Umno Youth chief.

Perkasa urges PAS to leave Selangor exco

Perkasa urges PAS to leave Selangor exco

It would be cowardly for PAS to stay on in Selangor gov't, says Perkasa president. 

UM rejects student's appeal over 1MDB placard verdict

UM rejects student's appeal over 1MDB placard verdict

He was fined RM150 for holding a placard protesting the scandal at a townhall meeting last year.

Report: China nudges PM on IWH-CREC deal

Report: China nudges PM on IWH-CREC deal

IWH-CREC may get another shot at Bandar Malaysia, albeit with a smaller stake, according to a report.

What mischief have we done? DAP reps want S'gor PAS to spell it out

What mischief have we done? DAP reps want S'gor PAS to spell it out

Seeing red over Sallehen's remarks, one exco tells PAS that Umno's purported mischief is greater.

MSM, gov't in talks to increase sugar price a further 29 sen

MSM, gov't in talks to increase sugar price a further 29 sen

This is to ensure the company's profitability this year, says FGV CEO Zakaria Arshad.

Speaker rejects motion urging Penang CM to take leave

Speaker rejects motion urging Penang CM to take leave

Looks like Penang government's commitment towards free speech is empty talk, says opposition leader.

Huan's hand in friendship proves PAS not against non-Muslims

Huan's hand in friendship proves PAS not against non-Muslims

PAS says PCM's willingness to join hands shows the party can work with anyone provided its policies are respected.

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MB: Johor loses slice of Bandar M'sia pie, but it's no financial loss

MB: Johor loses slice of Bandar M'sia pie, but it's no financial loss

Mohamed Khaled Nordin refutes suggestions that KPRJ put in money for the Bandar Malaysia project.

Hadi admitted, to undergo 'intensive treatment'

Hadi admitted, to undergo 'intensive treatment'

His aide however does not reveal which hospital or for what reason the PAS president has been warded.

Group urges M'sians to be plaintiffs in 1MDB-IPIC suit against PM

Group urges M'sians to be plaintiffs in 1MDB-IPIC suit against PM

GANT1 wants members of the public to ink what is known as the 'rakyat's petition'.

PAS will field candidates against BN, vows Tuan Ibrahim

PAS will field candidates against BN, vows Tuan Ibrahim

UPDATED 4.15PM | Almost 90pct of places where PAS fields candidates will be against BN, says party deputy chief.

Pua told to submit defence in Najib's suit by Wednesday

Pua told to submit defence in Najib's suit by Wednesday

This is in connection with Najib's second defamation suit against the DAP national publicity secretary. 

Dengue and Labuan

Dengue and Labuan

Twenty year ago, my close relative almost perished in Labuan, from what was later diagnosed to be dengue, the real cause of her suffering which the hospital in Labuan, where she lay dying for a few days, had been unable to confirm. She was only saved after being air-lifted to Kota Kinabalu (KK).

Johor MB: About 70 percent of Forest City workers are locals

Johor MB: About 70 percent of Forest City workers are locals

Khaled Nordin revealed this in his winding-up address on the last day of the state assembly sitting today.

PKR leaders to discuss PAS' role in S'gor tomorrow

PKR leaders to discuss PAS' role in S'gor tomorrow

UPDATED 4.14PM | PKR sec-gen also reveals that the party will hold its next congress on Sunday.

M'sia doing fine in Batu Puteh sovereignty suit, says AG

M'sia doing fine in Batu Puteh sovereignty suit, says AG

The government is awaiting Singapore's response to its application to review the ICJ's judgment. 

PAS excos shouldn't hide behind S'gor sultan, says Mahfuz

PAS excos shouldn't hide behind S'gor sultan, says Mahfuz

UPDATED 2.14PM | He tells Tuan Ibrahim no one needs to ask the PAS excos to quit; that it should be automatic.

Mkini CEO charged over AG videos

Mkini CEO charged over AG videos

Malaysiakini's lawyers intend to file a constitutional challenge against the charges in two weeks.

Salahuddin Ayub rues 'inaction' over plight of Johor villagers

Salahuddin Ayub rues 'inaction' over plight of Johor villagers

Parti Amanah Negara deputy president said group gathered outside Johor MB's office to submit memo against eviction order. 

AG reluctant to touch on disqualification of S'wak DAP rep

AG reluctant to touch on disqualification of S'wak DAP rep

The law is clear, but I am not sure about the facts, says attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali.

Why is Najib practically begging China to buy up Bandar M'sia?

Why is Najib practically begging China to buy up Bandar M'sia?

MP SPEAKS | And who’s so silly to pay more than what Iskandar Waterfront had offered?

MACC will submit SRC probe to AG within a month

MACC will submit SRC probe to AG within a month

UPDATED 12.50PM | The probe into RM42 million that went into the PM's personal bank account, says attorney-general Apandi Ali.

Explain role of Najib's sons in China trip, Ali Hamsa told

Explain role of Najib's sons in China trip, Ali Hamsa told

Explain presence of Norashman and Riza Aziz at Hangzhou function PM attended, says Khairuddin Abu Hassan.

We 'Wanda' if they are going to bail out 1MDB

We 'Wanda' if they are going to bail out 1MDB

YOURSAY | ‘Our PM should build up this country with our own resources, made in M'sia, by M'sians, for M'sians.’

Stop doing Erdogan's dirty work, Freedom centre tells Malaysia

Stop doing Erdogan's dirty work, Freedom centre tells Malaysia

Ensure the right to life for Gulen movement participants in the country, Stockholm Centre of Freedom urges gov't.

Merkel's party snatches state from rivals in crushing election win

Merkel's party snatches state from rivals in crushing election win

Her CDU secures 33.5 percent of the vote in North Rhine Westphalia, the most populous state in Germany.

S'gor PAS, don’t use DAP as excuse to keep exco posts

S'gor PAS, don’t use DAP as excuse to keep exco posts

ADUN SPEAKS | It’s an absolute disgrace for PAS to scapegoat DAP, using what is common Umno-speak.

Corruption, collusion and collision - the cost of 1MDB

Corruption, collusion and collision - the cost of 1MDB

COMMENT | 1MDB is a thumbs-up to its base version of a kleptocracy.

N Korea says mid-to-long range missile test a success

N Korea says mid-to-long range missile test a success

The test supervised by leader Kim aims to verify ability to carry a 'large scale nuclear warhead'.

Kurup drowns Sabah flood critics with contempt

Kurup drowns Sabah flood critics with contempt

'Don't turn the flash floods that hit Sook into a political issue,' chides the minister.

'We'd rather be world-class people with dignity, PM'

'We'd rather be world-class people with dignity, PM'

COMMENT | FDI is welcome but not at any cost, Bersatu supreme council says in response to Najib’s op-ed.

Wan Azizah, ‘not in the near future’ is unacceptable

Wan Azizah, ‘not in the near future’ is unacceptable

‘I get the conundrum politicians are in, but...’

Analysts: Much wanting in Wan Azizah's hudud position

Analysts: Much wanting in Wan Azizah's hudud position

Her interview with Al Jazeera highlighted PKR's struggle in maintaining its centrist position, they say.

A tale of Indians being retold many a time

A tale of Indians being retold many a time

YOURSAY | ‘Don't help because they are poor, but give them the 'tools' to help themselves.’

PAS in S'gor exco to check DAP; Bandar M'sia fallout continues

PAS in S'gor exco to check DAP; Bandar M'sia fallout continues

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