Archive - 26 July 2017

Najib: Malay language to be empowered to a higher level

Najib: Malay language to be empowered to a higher level

PM also cautions against the incorrect use of the language in social media. 

Ministry takes over management of solid waste transfer station in S'gor

Ministry takes over management of solid waste transfer station in S'gor

Minister Noh Omar rues the poor management of the site in Shah Alam, by the current Selangor government. 

Man arrested over death, rape threat against Siti Kasim

Man arrested over death, rape threat against Siti Kasim

UPDATED 11.40PM | The man is remanded for three days, KL police chief says. 

Trump: No transgender people will serve in US military

Trump: No transgender people will serve in US military

'The military must be focused on victory and not burdened by medical costs and disruptions that transgenders will cause to the force.' 

'Tourism Tax flip flop a study of BN's rushed policy-making'

'Tourism Tax flip flop a study of BN's rushed policy-making'

Fahmi Fadzil says this is what happens when government pushes policy without consultation. 

'Acquisition of Splash still being negotiated'

'Acquisition of Splash still being negotiated'

The deal is currently under its second extension of deadline, says the energy ministry. 

S'gor wasn't built using a magic lamp, Zambry tells Azmin

S'gor wasn't built using a magic lamp, Zambry tells Azmin

Perak MB slams his S'gor counterpart Azmin Ali for making comparisons of state administration with Perak.

Cops call 15 witnesses in baby found dead in well case

Cops call 15 witnesses in baby found dead in well case

This includes the six-day old baby's parents and relatives, say police. 

Gatco development will proceed

Gatco development will proceed

Those opposing the rubber replanting project there will face the full brunt of the law, says Negeri Sembilan MB. 

Perkasa: 1MDB RCI more important than Najib's new integrity unit

Perkasa: 1MDB RCI more important than Najib's new integrity unit

The public focus is also on the 1MDB, and not on the 'long buried' forex scandal, says pressure group's veep.

Invoke’s survey flawed, says don

Invoke’s survey flawed, says don

UPDATED 10.15PM | The questions asked in the survey are biased towards Harapan, Azizuddin tells a forum.

M'sia to deploy extradition means to get MH17 perpetrators to justice

M'sia to deploy extradition means to get MH17 perpetrators to justice

Malaysia has also agreed to provide financial contributions to the Netherlands in carrying out the prosecution, says Transport Ministry.

Rafizi seeks donations to avoid bankruptcy over NFC suit

Rafizi seeks donations to avoid bankruptcy over NFC suit

PKR veep says his lawyer received a demand letter asking for RM300,000 be paid to Salleh and NFC.

Pakatan Harapan needs 'women's tsunami' to wash away BN, says don

Pakatan Harapan needs 'women's tsunami' to wash away BN, says don

UPDATED 10.10PM | Harapan is not doing enough to woo female voters, says Maszlee Malik. 

'PAS may spoil votes, but it won't be kingmaker in GE14'

'PAS may spoil votes, but it won't be kingmaker in GE14'

UPDATED 9.15PM | 'If PAS becomes the third bloc, it would only become irrelevant,' an academic tells a forum in Shah Alam.

RON95, RON97 up 6 sen, diesel up 3 sen at midnight

RON95, RON97 up 6 sen, diesel up 3 sen at midnight

Fuel pump prices make a jump this week after remaining stagnant for two weeks.

RM5.7 billion in unclaimed monies since 1977

RM5.7 billion in unclaimed monies since 1977

The money will be kept in the Accountant General's Dept until they are claimed, says deputy finance minister. 

Lim: PM's integrity units 'meaningless PR' exercise

Lim: PM's integrity units 'meaningless PR' exercise

Clear up the 1MDB scandal first, says the DAP supremo.

Hadi, lead by example, not threats

Hadi, lead by example, not threats

COMMENT | Hadi's words and approach fall far short of the statesmanship we need.

Zahid: Public don't trust gov't's crime stats, more engagement needed

Zahid: Public don't trust gov't's crime stats, more engagement needed

DPM wants the police to be more 'community friendly' and engage more to address perception issues.

RM2b needed to cure T'ganu's 'ailing projects', claims MP

RM2b needed to cure T'ganu's 'ailing projects', claims MP

The lawmaker hopes questions on these abandoned projects can be answered in Parliament.

Dr M: PKR and Amanah 'not stupid' to choose DAP to lead Harapan

Dr M: PKR and Amanah 'not stupid' to choose DAP to lead Harapan

UPDATED 6.41PM | He points out that Amanah and PKR have more people's representatives than DAP.

Umno Youth must protect party's dignity and image, says its FT chief

Umno Youth must protect party's dignity and image, says its FT chief

'We do not want another Adam Adli incident where he took down our flag. That was disrespectful.'

Gov't will not know who you voted for, Dr M tells voters

Gov't will not know who you voted for, Dr M tells voters

UPDATED 6.18PM | This is the key message Dr M wants voters to know.

1988 judicial crisis: Dr M blames ex-AG for mentioning him and not Agong

1988 judicial crisis: Dr M blames ex-AG for mentioning him and not Agong

UPDATED 5.38PM | 'He (Abu Talib) said that it was me who complained but I didn't complain,' former premier insists.

'Raus' CJ tenure extension shows Sabah, S'wak, not Malaya's equal partners'

'Raus' CJ tenure extension shows Sabah, S'wak, not Malaya's equal partners'

UPDATED 5.23PM | Opposition MPs say there has never been a judge from the two states appointed to the post.

Harapan leaders should grill Dr M first, Umno Youth tells Bersatu

Harapan leaders should grill Dr M first, Umno Youth tells Bersatu

UPDATED 7.18PM | Do this before inviting Najib to face off Mahathir, says the youth wing.

2017-07-26

2017-07-26

Hadi told to rest for two months due to ill health

Hadi told to rest for two months due to ill health

This comes after the PAS chief underwent a surgery two months ago to replace a leaking heart valve. 

Commit to Indian Blueprint by helping Kg Gatco, MP tells Najib

Commit to Indian Blueprint by helping Kg Gatco, MP tells Najib

Charles Santiago urges PM to help Gatco villagers and prove blueprint isn't just empty talk.

M'sians may have to brace up for likely power surcharge

M'sians may have to brace up for likely power surcharge

The Energy Commission says the government is concerned about tariff increases.

Mother, son live at McD's for a year after being evicted from home

Mother, son live at McD's for a year after being evicted from home

Kechara Soup Kitchen checked them into a hotel for a night but they later disappeared.

Rafizi claims M'sia 'donating' RM142m to Saudi Arabia

Rafizi claims M'sia 'donating' RM142m to Saudi Arabia

PKR veep gives new twist to Saudi donation narrative.

Lawyers for Liberty condemns proposed Poca amendments

Lawyers for Liberty condemns proposed Poca amendments

The NGO expresses concern about the elimination of safeguards in the 'detention without trial' law. 

Zaid predicts it will be difficult getting Harapan registered

Zaid predicts it will be difficult getting Harapan registered

'The last thing the government wants to have is a united (opposition) front,' says the former law minister.

Are we Bumiputera?

Are we Bumiputera?

As an Indian Hindu, I wish I could have Bumiputera status too.

Nazri: No tourism tax for Malaysians at all hotels

Nazri: No tourism tax for Malaysians at all hotels

'Whether they stay at five-star or zero-star hotels, all Malaysians are exempt,' says minister. 

S'gor gov't should implement policies in line with developed state status

S'gor gov't should implement policies in line with developed state status

The state should concentrate on bringing benefits to the local population.

Penang agrees to sign corruption-free plus integrity pledge

Penang agrees to sign corruption-free plus integrity pledge

It demonstrates our sincerity to combat graft, says the chief minister.

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Former MIC veep charged with making RM12m false claims

Former MIC veep charged with making RM12m false claims

UPDATED 12.53PM | Balakrishnan is accused of making false claims for 358 geotubes when only 89 were supplied. 

Wan Azizah in a fix: Back Anwar’s hardcore supporters or Dr M?

Wan Azizah in a fix: Back Anwar’s hardcore supporters or Dr M?

UPDATED 12.30PM | However, the opposition leader turns the light on 1MDB.

Dr M: I know contents of BNM, MACC and audit reports on 1MDB

Dr M: I know contents of BNM, MACC and audit reports on 1MDB

Mahathir claims former AG Gani referred the 1MDB reports to then DPM Muhyiddin.

Be politically civilised, Salleh tells politicians

Be politically civilised, Salleh tells politicians

You have the right to criticise but don’t hurl insults, advises the Umno minister

Umno Youth should be gentlemen, says Muhyiddin after scuffles

Umno Youth should be gentlemen, says Muhyiddin after scuffles

Bersatu president says the invitation for Najib to debate Mahathir was not a threat.

'Time will tell' the fate of 'beleaguered’ AG, says Trump

'Time will tell' the fate of 'beleaguered’ AG, says Trump

'I am very disappointed in the attorney general, but we will see what happens.'

Will Trump fire AG Sessions and special counsel Mueller?

Will Trump fire AG Sessions and special counsel Mueller?

On what grounds could Mueller be fired?

US House defies Trump, approves new Russia sanctions

US House defies Trump, approves new Russia sanctions

It's unclear when the bill would make its way to Trump to sign into law or veto.

Yes, PM Najib, the opposition did blow up 1MDB issues

Yes, PM Najib, the opposition did blow up 1MDB issues

DAP's Tony Pua says this was done as Najib's administration is now a world-renowned kleptocracy.

Puad embarrasses PM by offering to stand in for him

Puad embarrasses PM by offering to stand in for him

YOURSAY | ‘He is indicating that Najib is incapable of debating Dr M.’

Umno’s ‘Operation Silence Dr M’ in full swing

Umno’s ‘Operation Silence Dr M’ in full swing

If successful, it would be game over for Malay oppositional forces.

Women-only electoral seats: A solution to gender gap in policy making?

Women-only electoral seats: A solution to gender gap in policy making?

Experts say it might work, but incorporating this idea will involve overhauling the electoral system.

Mahathir remains a deeply divisive figure

Mahathir remains a deeply divisive figure

Many in the Kelab Bangsar Utama forum audience last night lambasted Mahathir's role in Harapan.

Petronas scraps US$29b western Canada LNG project

Petronas scraps US$29b western Canada LNG project

This is due to weak global fuel prices and cost-cutting by Petronas.

PSM man: Harapan's own fault now it needs Dr M

PSM man: Harapan's own fault now it needs Dr M

It's Sg Siput MP dissects the reason why Harapan needs an ex-PM with a chequered history at its helm.

Umno vs Bersatu youth; Dr M promises to keep PM powers in check

Umno vs Bersatu youth; Dr M promises to keep PM powers in check

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

Harapan's PM candidate remains a forefront issue in public mind

Harapan's PM candidate remains a forefront issue in public mind

Fears were also expressed at a forum last night of another dictator-style leadership if Mahathir is picked for the post.

PM's six-month ultimatum means GE14 in March?

PM's six-month ultimatum means GE14 in March?

YOURSAY | 'PM should help Felda folks, not threaten them to return to the fold.'