Archive - 1 July 2017

After Chin Tong's scathing analysis, PM's press sec raises DAP's logo

After Chin Tong's scathing analysis, PM's press sec raises DAP's logo

Tengku Sarifuddin says the DAP MP should stop pushing what is obviously fake news and outright lies about the gov't.

Tajuddin: Umno Youth must defend party leaders, BN gov't

Tajuddin: Umno Youth must defend party leaders, BN gov't

He says party's leadership and gov't are continuously facing false accusations from the opposition.

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S'pore will oppose M'sia's bid for interpretation over Pedra Branca

S'pore will oppose M'sia's bid for interpretation over Pedra Branca

'In our view, the ICJ judgment is clear and unambiguous,' says Singapore's foreign ministry.

Report: UAE ambassador gets tangled in 1MDB scandal

Report: UAE ambassador gets tangled in 1MDB scandal

Companies linked to Yousef Al Otaiba reportedly received US$66m in funds allegedly diverted from 1MDB, reports WSJ. 

Don't cry sabotage over mismanagement, Gerakan tells DAP

Don't cry sabotage over mismanagement, Gerakan tells DAP

Dominic Lau says this in reference to Chow Kon Yeow's comment about the Penang government's project.

Wan Azizah to propose repeal of Tourism Tax Act

Wan Azizah to propose repeal of Tourism Tax Act

That is if Pakatan Harapan captures Putrajaya in the 14th general election, says PKR president.

Minister: Giving public varsities autonomy is a work in progress

Minister: Giving public varsities autonomy is a work in progress

Idris Jusoh says granting of autonomy to universities were being done in stages and results are starting to show.

Man shot dead after knife attack on cops at Jakarta mosque

Man shot dead after knife attack on cops at Jakarta mosque

This is the latest incident in a series of violent attacks against members of the Indonesian police force. 

Ismail Sabri: RCI will reveal people behind forex losses

Ismail Sabri: RCI will reveal people behind forex losses

Surely, the public would want to know who is the person behind all this, says the minister. 

Guan Eng 'first and only' to cling on despite graft charges, claims BN

Guan Eng 'first and only' to cling on despite graft charges, claims BN

BN strategic communications team accuses Lim of delaying tactics as his case had yet to go to trial after a year.

Ground ops against undocumented migrants gain traction

Ground ops against undocumented migrants gain traction

UPDATED 6.23PM | Nationwide swoops to be carried out over several days, says immigration DG. 

S'wak to send legal team to London over M'sia Agreement 1963

S'wak to send legal team to London over M'sia Agreement 1963

CM Abang Johari says the team will search and study any references related to the state’s rights under the agreement. 

Jamil Khir must probe if 1MDB haj sponsorship 'halal' - Amanah

Jamil Khir must probe if 1MDB haj sponsorship 'halal' - Amanah

Faiz Fadzil says this is in light of the money laundering allegations raised by the US DOJ.

'Higher ranking proves our seriousness in dealing with human trafficking'

'Higher ranking proves our seriousness in dealing with human trafficking'

M'sia was at Level 3 in ranking in the last five years but now at Level 2 after taking measures, says Zahid Hamidi.

Nurul Izzah: Radar found, but security concern remains

Nurul Izzah: Radar found, but security concern remains

Lembah Pantai MP says we still don’t have an idea of what kind of high-tech equipment in the consignment. 

DPM: Not true M'sia stopped issuing work permits to North Koreans

DPM: Not true M'sia stopped issuing work permits to North Koreans

Zahid Hamidi says there have been no instructions to ban N Koreans to work in the country. 

Bersatu told to be more like Umno '46, instead of Umno '89

Bersatu told to be more like Umno '46, instead of Umno '89

UPDATED 2.23PM | Bersatu must offer more than just unseating Najib, says Johor DAP's Mahdzir Ibrahim.

Suhakam: Charging lawyer Siti Kasim against UN principles

Suhakam: Charging lawyer Siti Kasim against UN principles

UPDATED 12.12pm | It reminds Jawi that Siti Kasim was representing those at the transgender event raid.

 

Stumbling block to debunking kleptocracy

Stumbling block to debunking kleptocracy

COMMENT | To the more discerning public, Hadi has become a relentless defender of Najib's government kleptocracy.

TV hosts accuse Trump of trying to pressure them over coverage

TV hosts accuse Trump of trying to pressure them over coverage

They say Trump packed 'five or six lies into two tweets.'

Wisdom versus wishdom

Wisdom versus wishdom

'The older I grow, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.' 

Anti-kleptocracy roadshow may not lead to extra votes

Anti-kleptocracy roadshow may not lead to extra votes

YOURSAY | ‘The campaign must include kampung areas and Sabah and Sarawak.’

'M'sian public varsities shackled, despite autonomy status'

'M'sian public varsities shackled, despite autonomy status'

This is because public varsities must comply with the civil service framework of governance.

Bersatu decries provocation over 'too large' Kit Siang in banners

Bersatu decries provocation over 'too large' Kit Siang in banners

DAP says the banners with Lim and two Bersatu leaders were not put up by the party.

Swiss building criminal case on 1MDB, but bound by secrecy

Swiss building criminal case on 1MDB, but bound by secrecy

Compared to US DOJ, they have released information to the public sparingly.

PM's strategic mistakes; PAS trains guns on fellow opposition

PM's strategic mistakes; PAS trains guns on fellow opposition

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

Kerr puts Mrs MO1 in a ‘pink’ dilemma

Kerr puts Mrs MO1 in a ‘pink’ dilemma

YOURSAY | ‘Someone is clearly now between a rock and a hard place.’