Archive - 9 June 2017

PAS wants to engage with liberals, but not with 'immoral' LGBT

PAS wants to engage with liberals, but not with 'immoral' LGBT

The party will hold more dialogues with 'liberals' who have often criticised it, says deputy president Tuan Ibrahim.

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After Zakaria, MACC to quiz FGV's Mohd Isa

After Zakaria, MACC to quiz FGV's Mohd Isa

All witnesses will be called up to facilitate the probe into the company, says MACC chief Dzulkifli Ahmad.

Islamic State threatens attacks in Saudi Arabia

Islamic State threatens attacks in Saudi Arabia

'Know that after Iran, your turn will come. By Allah, we will strike you in your own homes...' an IS fighter sends the warning.

Shahrir: FGV needs to urgently solve its internal crisis

Shahrir: FGV needs to urgently solve its internal crisis

A protracted crisis will dash the hopes and confidence of settlers, investors and erode Felda's bottomline, he adds.

PAS hopes PKR appointees will stay on in K'tan gov't

PAS hopes PKR appointees will stay on in K'tan gov't

This is despite the Islamic party having officially severed ties its with PKR.

PM to weigh in on FGV crisis tomorrow

PM to weigh in on FGV crisis tomorrow

Najib will do this during his visit to a Felda settlement in Kulai, Johor.

How May's failed election gamble changes Brexit

How May's failed election gamble changes Brexit

Formal Brexit talks were due to start on June 19, just under two years ahead of a British exit due in March 2019.

Wisma Putra: Lodge sexual harassment report against embassy staffers

Wisma Putra: Lodge sexual harassment report against embassy staffers

The ministry views these allegations of sexual harassment with concern says foreign ministry and action can be taken. 

Najib refuses to comment on Anwar's legal bid over 'RM9.5m' claim

Najib refuses to comment on Anwar's legal bid over 'RM9.5m' claim

UPDATED 8.10PM | The prime minister does not want to say anything on a court matter.

Perkasa wants gov't to explain ECRL's RM55b China funding

Perkasa wants gov't to explain ECRL's RM55b China funding

Is it an FDI from China or just a loan from Exim Bank which belongs to the Chinese gov't, asks Ibrahim Ali.

Bid for Bersatu to lead Harapan aimed at triggering 'Malay tsunami'

Bid for Bersatu to lead Harapan aimed at triggering 'Malay tsunami'

Party insiders, however, reveal that not all in the coalition are riding on this wave.

Bersih, Azmin question CJ's directive to hasten redelineation hearings

Bersih, Azmin question CJ's directive to hasten redelineation hearings

Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali similarly expresses concern at the development.

Lessons from the UK election for Barisan Nasional

Lessons from the UK election for Barisan Nasional

Najib will think twice before calling for an early election.

EU fears Brexit delay, uncertainty after shock UK vote

EU fears Brexit delay, uncertainty after shock UK vote

'We need a government that can act,' says a German member of the European Commission.

Indian politician Vaiko denied entry into Malaysia

Indian politician Vaiko denied entry into Malaysia

UPDATED 6.25PM | Immigration Department confirms the Tamilnadu politician was denied entry at KLIA. 

Ipoh Timur MP files bid challenging Peaceful Assembly Act

Ipoh Timur MP files bid challenging Peaceful Assembly Act

Thomas Su wants Sections 9(1) and 9(5) of the law declared unconstitutional, and therefore null and void.

Increasing women’s representation in Malaysian politics

Increasing women’s representation in Malaysian politics

COMMENT | Malaysia currently ranks 156th out of 190 countries in terms of female representation in parliament.

Blame yourself, not Najib, Gerakan tells Waytha Moorthy

Blame yourself, not Najib, Gerakan tells Waytha Moorthy

Kohilan takes the PHM leader down memory lane on what transpired before the last elections.

Scottish independence dealt a blow after nationalists suffer losses

Scottish independence dealt a blow after nationalists suffer losses

The Scottish Nationalist Party lost 21 of its 56 seats to pro-union parties. 

Amanah leader held, believed to be over protest at EC office

Amanah leader held, believed to be over protest at EC office

UPDATED 5.50PM | Shazni Munir has been taken to the Putrajaya district police headquarters.

Gobind: Absurd if task force has no documents on PM-linked transactions

Gobind: Absurd if task force has no documents on PM-linked transactions

UPDATED 3.04PM | DAP MP wants the IGP or other members of the task force to clear the air on this matter.

No problem, says EC chief on being called a 'macai'

No problem, says EC chief on being called a 'macai'

Hashim says the media, particularly news portal Malaysiakini, can write anything about him.

Shafee: I'll issue a statement, but not today

Shafee: I'll issue a statement, but not today

Lawyer is quizzed on the allegation that the prime minister paid him RM9.5 million.

Muhyiddin mum about Bersatu's proposal for Harapan leadership

Muhyiddin mum about Bersatu's proposal for Harapan leadership

UPDATED 2.41PM | "I am just a member. I would like to talk to you, but I must abide by the rules," says the Bersatu president.  

EC chief: No need to work with Bersih, we've enough experience

EC chief: No need to work with Bersih, we've enough experience

UPDATED 3.47PM | Hashim Abdullah says EC officers have been sent abroad to observe and learn.

Scrap unhealthy practice of politicians in GLCs, says MACC board

Scrap unhealthy practice of politicians in GLCs, says MACC board

'By and large, politicians bring to the job habits and practices of a lifetime, practices from a different culture'.

Court decision on Pujut rep's disqualification one day before nominations

Court decision on Pujut rep's disqualification one day before nominations

Court gave leave today for the case to be tried with both sides ordered to submit case facts says lawyer. 

Najib congratulates 5 varsities for making top one percent  of world's best

Najib congratulates 5 varsities for making top one percent of world's best

The PM cheers as UM, at 114, is on the verge of breaking into the world top 100 universities.

Japan's parliament clears way for emperor's abdication

Japan's parliament clears way for emperor's abdication

This will mark the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in nearly 200 years.

Weak quake strikes Sandakan

Weak quake strikes Sandakan

People in Sandakan and Beluran areas could have felt the tremors.   

Prosecution seeks jail in Rafizi's defamation appeal

Prosecution seeks jail in Rafizi's defamation appeal

High Court will decide on July 13 the appeal by Rafizi on conviction and prosecution's appeal on sentence.

Anwar challenges sodomy conviction in light of Shafee allegation

Anwar challenges sodomy conviction in light of Shafee allegation

UPDATED 2.51PM | The PKR de facto leader names the government as the sole respondent in the court application.

Zaid: Harapan parties can be realistic and allow Bersatu to lead, or...

Zaid: Harapan parties can be realistic and allow Bersatu to lead, or...

Ex-minister shares his view on report claiming Bersatu wants Mahathir and Muhyiddin to lead the coalition.

PKR bursts minister's bubble over 2020 goal

PKR bursts minister's bubble over 2020 goal

UPDATED 11.47AM | Saifuddin ridicules Rahman Dahlan's claim we are on target for developed nation status.

Wife of former air force officer reminisces on the good old days

Wife of former air force officer reminisces on the good old days

Gone are those days when there were parties and everyone shared in the merry-making.

How in the dark is Watsons, really?

How in the dark is Watsons, really?

'I wish my skin was fairer,’ says my six-year-old.

What FGV needs is full audit probe, not Idris Jala

What FGV needs is full audit probe, not Idris Jala

MP SPEAKS | It's time the auditor-general and the PAC investigate the shenanigans within Felda Global.

Activists pan TN50 for ‘selective engagement’

Activists pan TN50 for ‘selective engagement’

TN50 organiser defends the move, saying different groups need to be engaged separately.

Has Najib exposed Indian blueprint's real intentions?

Has Najib exposed Indian blueprint's real intentions?

COMMENT | Even if BN doesn't win GE14, the blueprint can still be implemented.

Ex-IGP Musa’s hasty move to defend MO1

Ex-IGP Musa’s hasty move to defend MO1

YOURSAY | ‘Musa Hassan, no one asked you to make a fool of yourself.’

UK election deals May a crushing blow, blurring Brexit talks

UK election deals May a crushing blow, blurring Brexit talks

UPDATED 3.20PM | With no clear winner emerging, a wounded May signals she would fight on.

FGV feud shows a few continue to fight the good fight

FGV feud shows a few continue to fight the good fight

YOURSAY | ‘I hope Zakaria is vindicated and reinstated as the CEO.’

Local embassy staff face sexual harassment, claims NGO

Local embassy staff face sexual harassment, claims NGO

PPIM rues diplomatic immunity leaves the victims without redress.

MACC swoops in on Felda;  Editor claims IGP has docs on PM's accounts

MACC swoops in on Felda; Editor claims IGP has docs on PM's accounts

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

Ignorant religiosity

Ignorant religiosity

'I have problems with false religious jurisprudence.'

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