Archive - 3 June 2017

Ministry defends video contest, denies discriminating LGBTs

Ministry defends video contest, denies discriminating LGBTs

The Health Ministry says the controversial contest is only to educate adolescents on sexual reproductive health.

Karpal Singh shrine surprises family

Karpal Singh shrine surprises family

However, Karpal's family reserves comment so as not to offend other religions.

None resigned despite PKR's directive to quit, says K'tan MB

None resigned despite PKR's directive to quit, says K'tan MB

This is with regard to PKR political appointees in the PAS-led K'tan government.

Media friends pay tribute to late Rehman Rashid

Media friends pay tribute to late Rehman Rashid

Former colleagues describe him as such a colourful and creative persona 

Dr M for PM? Harapan leaders prefer to defer

Dr M for PM? Harapan leaders prefer to defer

Most Harapan leaders prefer to discuss the matter later down the road.

Najib announces RM107mil Raya windfall for over 33,000 smallholders

Najib announces RM107mil Raya windfall for over 33,000 smallholders

The dividend was increased by RM12.2 million compared to the RM94.5 million last year, says PM 

PM: Much to gain when recognised as authentic Islamic nation

PM: Much to gain when recognised as authentic Islamic nation

We profit both in terms of Islam and the national economy, says Najib 

Zambry wants state to be informed of all public projects

Zambry wants state to be informed of all public projects

This, says the MB, is to prevent the project from becoming political fodder if there is a problem.

Nazri: No impact on Anwar's trial even if PM paid Shafee

Nazri: No impact on Anwar's trial even if PM paid Shafee

He says this is because the ultimate decision lies with the judges.

MP: Najib's silence on Trump over Paris Agreement deafening

MP: Najib's silence on Trump over Paris Agreement deafening

Serdang MP asks if the PM is afraid to offend Trump in face of the DOJ suits.

Floods hit 27 villages in Beaufort

Floods hit 27 villages in Beaufort

Continuous rain since Thursday causes floods in several low-lying areas but no evacuation centres have been set up yet 

Pua: Don't let Proton sale become bailout for 'loss-making' DRB-Hicom

Pua: Don't let Proton sale become bailout for 'loss-making' DRB-Hicom

Gov't must block transfer of cash, assets to DRB-Hicom unless soft loan is paid first, says PJ Utara MP 

CM asked if Penang selling off land to cover ballooning expenditure

CM asked if Penang selling off land to cover ballooning expenditure

UPDATED 1.54PM | A BN team asks how DAP plans to finance a purported 500 pct increase in expenditure since 2008.

Sarawak CM: List of candidates for Pujut by-election in hand

Sarawak CM: List of candidates for Pujut by-election in hand

Final decision on the candidate would be decided at the Sarawak BN meeting 

Anwar's legal team mulls fresh action over 'Najib paid prosecutor' claim

Anwar's legal team mulls fresh action over 'Najib paid prosecutor' claim

Legal team to meet Anwar soon and decide next step in light of this disclosure 

Ministry concerned over murder of military varsity cadet

Ministry concerned over murder of military varsity cadet

UPNM's 21-year-old undergrad Zulfarhan Osman is suspected to have been physically abused.

Veteran journalist Rehman Rashid dies

Veteran journalist Rehman Rashid dies

The 62-year-old former newsman suffered heart attack in January

Paradoxes of power

Paradoxes of power

A situation that is well within most people’s intellectual powers. 

Nobody at White House will say whether Trump believes in climate change

Nobody at White House will say whether Trump believes in climate change

Trump in recent years has expressed skepticism about whether climate change is real.

Will Trump block Comey testimony? White House does not know yet

Will Trump block Comey testimony? White House does not know yet

The ex-FBI chief's remarks could cause problems for the embattled president.

KL traders want local council posts to include non-bumi

KL traders want local council posts to include non-bumi

The KL-S'gor hawkers association says appointments should follow '1'Msia' spirit.

No Rohingya woman should be left behind

No Rohingya woman should be left behind

Sharifah also wants to teach Rohingya women karate to fight gender inequality.

Health Ministry, primum non nocere (first do no harm)

Health Ministry, primum non nocere (first do no harm)

COMMENT | What a brilliant idea to encourage young people to make short videos about sex.

A TN50 ‘townhall’ dialogue session with drug users

A TN50 ‘townhall’ dialogue session with drug users

We need better support systems to wean off drugs and to get jobs, participants say.

Lack of decency and fair play in Star probe

Lack of decency and fair play in Star probe

YOURSAY | ‘The Thayaparan article's headline says it all - manufactured outrage.’

Anwar wants probe against prosecutor; Sivarasa under more royal fire

Anwar wants probe against prosecutor; Sivarasa under more royal fire

KINI ROUNDUP | Headlines from yesterday you may have missed, in brief.

Mistaken identity aside, the real Florence Goh must step forward

Mistaken identity aside, the real Florence Goh must step forward

YOURSAY | 'What has MCA done to help the people check mismanagement of public funds?'