Archive - 3 July 2017

MMA: BM relaxation will benefit hundreds of medical graduates

MMA: BM relaxation will benefit hundreds of medical graduates

'Medical officers can still communicate with patients in BM as they are Malaysians who are able to speak the national language'.

Four-month-old dies after allegedly choking on milk

Four-month-old dies after allegedly choking on milk

The firstborn baby girl of a Sinar Harian reporter was found unconscious by her babysitter, before being rushed to the hospital. 

PAS to send memo to Agong on 1MDB RCI

PAS to send memo to Agong on 1MDB RCI

BN's rule is peppered with scandals because it does not practise Islamic principles in governance, says Kuala Nerus MP.

DAP members should blame their 'dictator'- Tengku Sariffuddin

DAP members should blame their 'dictator'- Tengku Sariffuddin

'Dictator Lim (Kit Siang) is doing what dictators do by blaming others, creating hate and taking no responsibility for his misdeeds'.

Zahid tells DAP to stop speculation over party

Zahid tells DAP to stop speculation over party

This following DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang's warning that the party may be banned and have its logo disallowed in GE14.

FGV to refer CEO, CFO to domestic inquiry panel

FGV to refer CEO, CFO to domestic inquiry panel

The process is expected to take about two months, FGV tells in a filing to Bursa Malaysia. 

Ministers summoned to explain BM waiver issue to cabinet

Ministers summoned to explain BM waiver issue to cabinet

Health minister and minister in charge of the Public Services Department have to explain, DPM Zahid says. 

Cop fails in bid to overturn graft charge

Cop fails in bid to overturn graft charge

Prosecution accuses cop of demanding and taking a RM2,000 bribe.

'Mahathir should present evidence and not spout rhetoric'

'Mahathir should present evidence and not spout rhetoric'

Umno club chairperson says he sees no evidence that the gov't forbids overseas students from meeting opposition leaders. 

Ringgit at its lowest since Najib became PM, insists Rafizi

Ringgit at its lowest since Najib became PM, insists Rafizi

The PKR vice-president refutes a Bloomberg report that stated that the ringgit is the strongest Asian currency.

PAS VP: BN gov't's failure won't secure opposition victory

PAS VP: BN gov't's failure won't secure opposition victory

Iskandar Samad says voters are waiting to see if the opposition can offer solutions.

DAP no longer a threat to Malays, says Zam

DAP no longer a threat to Malays, says Zam

Instead, it is Umno which is posing the threat, due to its close relationship with China, says former minister. 

2017-07-03

2017-07-03

Amanah worried Sarawak gov't inviting foreign intervention

Amanah worried Sarawak gov't inviting foreign intervention

Sarawak DAP also questions why state sending lawyers to London to study the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

Salleh: Chin Tong’s reasons for Najib’s confidence in BN strength have basis

Salleh: Chin Tong’s reasons for Najib’s confidence in BN strength have basis

The opposition is, indeed, in a shambles, says the minister.

Syed Ali: PM entitled to use gov't jet for holidays

Syed Ali: PM entitled to use gov't jet for holidays

Like everyone else, the country’s chief executive deserves a break, says the Cheras Umno chief.

Amanah: Anyone can propose candidates for next K'tan MB

Amanah: Anyone can propose candidates for next K'tan MB

UPDATED 4.14PM | Amanah brushes off suggestions that DAP is trying to rule Kelantan by proxy.

MACC sending team to investigate 'lost radar' complaint

MACC sending team to investigate 'lost radar' complaint

The graft buster says it will decide on next course of action after gathering information.

PKR's Fahmi brands PM's press secretary 'a desperado'

PKR's Fahmi brands PM's press secretary 'a desperado'

Tengku Sarifuddin’s poser on use of DAP logo for GE14 goes against principles of democracy, he adds.

Husam: What now after K'tan gov't partner firm lands on BNM watchlist?

Husam: What now after K'tan gov't partner firm lands on BNM watchlist?

Salor lawmaker asks whether the Kelantan government is pretending that all is well or will it take action?

Rafizi to expose masterminds behind cabbies' suffering

Rafizi to expose masterminds behind cabbies' suffering

The PKR lawmaker claims they control the issuance of taxi permits.

Hadi always consistent on 1MDB, says aide

Hadi always consistent on 1MDB, says aide

The PAS chief's aide lists examples where his boss has been critical on 1MDB.

Will objecting to unlawful police checks land you in jail, MP asks

Will objecting to unlawful police checks land you in jail, MP asks

IGP opens Pandora's box after confirming that cops can't randomly check one's documents, says Segambut MP.

Abolish Penang's hotel tax first, Gerakan Youth tells Wan Azizah

Abolish Penang's hotel tax first, Gerakan Youth tells Wan Azizah

Do this before planning to abolish tourism tax, its Youth wing chief tells the opposition parliamentary leader.

Voters' suit against EC sent back to High Court

Voters' suit against EC sent back to High Court

High Court must now hear suit on the constitutionality of shifting voters out of their respective constituencies. 

Why Wanda Group's problems show Malaysia does not understand China

Why Wanda Group's problems show Malaysia does not understand China

COMMENT | The people surrounding PM don't actually know China.

Nik Abduh says Harapan unfit to replace BN, blames DAP

Nik Abduh says Harapan unfit to replace BN, blames DAP

Utusan reports him hitting back at Kit Siang’s hope for Husam to be the next Kelantan MB.

M'sia to promote halal products, services at China fair

M'sia to promote halal products, services at China fair

Ong Ka Chuan will lead the delegation to the fair at China’s halal hub, Lanzhou, from July 6 to 9.

Trump goes WWE Raw against CNN in spoof video

Trump goes WWE Raw against CNN in spoof video

In the mock video he does a Samoa Joe on 'Fraud News Network', in a continuing row with the media.

Sept 25 hearing on merits of Zunar's legal challenge to travel ban

Sept 25 hearing on merits of Zunar's legal challenge to travel ban

The travel ban was imposed on the cartoonist last year.

S'pore PM: Suing siblings besmirches parents' names

S'pore PM: Suing siblings besmirches parents' names

Lee Hsien Loong tells Parliament this on allegations he abused his power in a family house dispute.

PAS' good cop, bad cop routine over DOJ

PAS' good cop, bad cop routine over DOJ

YOURSAY | 'PAS looks like a two-headed party. God knows which one you really are, do you …?'

Attack dogs that have no bite

Attack dogs that have no bite

They are more a liability than an asset in times of crisis.

Kit Siang seeks feedback on retirement after DAP is 'threatened'

Kit Siang seeks feedback on retirement after DAP is 'threatened'

He plans a nationwide tour to seek public feedback on the matter - and on whether Guan Eng should quit as Penang CM.

US warship cruises near disputed South China Sea island

US warship cruises near disputed South China Sea island

The second "freedom-of-navigation operation," conducted under Trump’s president - and China slams the move.

Red Granite seeks third party to look into its operations

Red Granite seeks third party to look into its operations

For the period it negotiates with the US gov’t on the DOJ’s civil forfeiture action, a US journal reports.

Eight wounded in shooting near French mosque - source

Eight wounded in shooting near French mosque - source

French cops see the incident in Avignon as a settling of scores rather than a militant attack.

Opposition should not hold their anti-kleptocracy rally

Opposition should not hold their anti-kleptocracy rally

The rally would be a mistake, as Umno has the upper hand.

Falling into Umno Baru's trap

Falling into Umno Baru's trap

Intoxicated by trappings of power, M'sia is going through mad times.

'Some seek YB's help to serve meat for Hari Raya'

'Some seek YB's help to serve meat for Hari Raya'

Iskandar Samad condemns those who call official open house attendees as 'starving beggars'.

Jasa, you don’t return ‘stolen goods’ to an alleged thief

Jasa, you don’t return ‘stolen goods’ to an alleged thief

YOURSAY | ‘And why should Jasa get involved in the surrender of jewellery by Kerr?’

Report: Najib took government jet to Bali family vacation

Report: Najib took government jet to Bali family vacation

Indonesian media reported the plane's tail sign, while press photos of the livery match the official jet.

Umno Youth vs MOH; PAS in two minds over DOJ suit?

Umno Youth vs MOH; PAS in two minds over DOJ suit?

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

20 years later, redemption of a wasted generation

20 years later, redemption of a wasted generation

COMMENT | Two decades ago yesterday, the Thai baht was attacked, sparking the Asian Financial Crisis.