Archive - 29 July 2017

Kit Siang takes a physical fall, but not a political one

Kit Siang takes a physical fall, but not a political one

The DAP parliamentary leader makes a Chinese pun while explaining a minor physical mishap. 

Zahid calls for Muslim unity to oppose 'out-of-wedlock child' ruling

Zahid calls for Muslim unity to oppose 'out-of-wedlock child' ruling

National Fatwa Committee decisions should not be challenged by anyone, says the home minister.

Najib: Umno does not engage in politics of fear

Najib: Umno does not engage in politics of fear

Umno president Najib Razak today said Umno does not engage in politics of fear, but will always convince the people to continue to have confidence in the party for it to administer the country.

Hasn’t Putrajaya learned anything from the TPPA?

Hasn’t Putrajaya learned anything from the TPPA?

PSM calls on the M'sian gov't to halt negotiations on the RCEP trade deal.

Zahid: GE14 best platform to win back S'gor

Zahid: GE14 best platform to win back S'gor

S'gor Umno and BN were 'killed' before because of political infighting, says the deputy PM. 

Zahid orders termination of contract for companies profiteering from KR1M

Zahid orders termination of contract for companies profiteering from KR1M

The deputy PM says the 'middlemen' factor played a role in hiking up food product prices.

Dr M briefly out of Harapan ceramah circuit

Dr M briefly out of Harapan ceramah circuit

Meanwhile, Lim Kit Siang appears at the dinner-cum-ceramah with a plaster on his head.

Ex-AG: Judges to be blamed for 1988 judicial crisis, not Dr M

Ex-AG: Judges to be blamed for 1988 judicial crisis, not Dr M

Mahathir was merely obeying the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's commands, says Abu Talib Othman.

Three held over FIC's Kuching hotel purchase

Three held over FIC's Kuching hotel purchase

Two detainees are company directors appointed to manage the hotel purchase. 

Dispute over trees turns into scuffle

Dispute over trees turns into scuffle

Disgruntled condo residents want to discuss the alleged 'illegal' felling of 22 trees.

Johor MB warns GE14 will determine BN's 'rise or fall'

Johor MB warns GE14 will determine BN's 'rise or fall'

If we are defeated, it will be end of BN’s agenda for nation, says Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Johor MB to Harapan: Why use ex-Umno leaders to rebuild 'dilapidated house'?

Johor MB to Harapan: Why use ex-Umno leaders to rebuild 'dilapidated house'?

Mohamed Khaled Nordin finds it hypocritical that Harapan is led by ex-leaders of the ruling party. 

Mahfuz rubbishes quit speculation, says still loyal to PAS

Mahfuz rubbishes quit speculation, says still loyal to PAS

The Pokok Sena MP says being at Harapan ceramah doesn't mean he will abandoned his own party.

 

Firemen brave dog bite in rabies hit state, save canines from fire

Firemen brave dog bite in rabies hit state, save canines from fire

Eight canines saved in the 3.45am incident says fire officer.  

Yes, PAS is a vote-spoiler, but mainly for Umno

Yes, PAS is a vote-spoiler, but mainly for Umno

COMMENT | Harapan will triumph over PAS and Umno if Mahathir can reach out to rural Malays. 

Under threat, Zunar to abort 'ketawa pink pink' exhibition in Penang

Under threat, Zunar to abort 'ketawa pink pink' exhibition in Penang

Cartoonist recalls a previous exhibition in Komtar where a state Umno youth member attacked him.  

Red lights are blinking on Sarawak's rabies outbreak

Red lights are blinking on Sarawak's rabies outbreak

COMMENT | In their innocence, children do not recognise a rabid dog when they see one.

 

Zahid borrows DAP's battle cry 'ini kali lah', calls for end to 'Lim dynasty'

Zahid borrows DAP's battle cry 'ini kali lah', calls for end to 'Lim dynasty'

Time has come for Chinese voters to stop falling prey to DAP's empty promises, says DPM.  

N. Korea test-fires another ICBM, raises global concerns

N. Korea test-fires another ICBM, raises global concerns

This missile can cover all the territories of the US, says report. 

Felda woes show who is really betraying Malays, says Wan Azizah

Felda woes show who is really betraying Malays, says Wan Azizah

UPDATED 3.12PM | The PKR president warns 'lies' about the opposition, particularly DAP, that play to the Malay audience, will mount as GE14 closes in.

PSM deputy sec-gen denied entry to Sarawak

PSM deputy sec-gen denied entry to Sarawak

UPDATED 3.07PM | Several officers take her to their office at the airport holding area.

Explain barring of 1MDB questions to MPs, not media, Pandikar told

Explain barring of 1MDB questions to MPs, not media, Pandikar told

UPDATED 1.34PM | Kit Siang asks Pandikar if Puchong MP's motion to review the speaker's rulings will be allowed next week.

Raiding team seizes RM345,500 worth of online gambling items

Raiding team seizes RM345,500 worth of online gambling items

The raiding team finds RM1 notes attached to computer chips. 

I rest my case(s)

I rest my case(s)

One reader seems to largely agree with my first point in last week's column.  

Shabery Cheek: Gov't to give 20 zone C licenses to fisherfolks

Shabery Cheek: Gov't to give 20 zone C licenses to fisherfolks

Minister says licences will be issued in stages until 2020.

Zahid: Umno, BN prioritise candidates people want

Zahid: Umno, BN prioritise candidates people want

The DPM urges all party members to accept and support for the chosen candidates for GE14.

G25 book ban truly baffling

G25 book ban truly baffling

COMMENT | The gov't should be concerned about so many other issues affecting society. 

Trump to sign Russia sanctions, honeymoon is over

Trump to sign Russia sanctions, honeymoon is over

The huge margins mean Congress could easily override a veto.

Struggling to govern, Trump faces growing Republican unease

Struggling to govern, Trump faces growing Republican unease

'The distractions are standing in the way of their ability to achieve legislative accomplishments.'

What happens if Najib wins GE14

What happens if Najib wins GE14

Grand corruption a new norm, higher taxes, and an Umno restructuring.

Mahathir does not need your trust

Mahathir does not need your trust

The only ‘trust’ he needs is that of the rural polities who have sustained Umno.

After the chest-thumping, a monumental climb down by Nazri

After the chest-thumping, a monumental climb down by Nazri

YOURSAY | ‘The haphazard decision-making process reflects very badly on the gov’t.’

Ex-AG's 1MDB advice to Apandi; death can't escape taxes; fatwa vs civil courts

Ex-AG's 1MDB advice to Apandi; death can't escape taxes; fatwa vs civil courts

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

Kudos to COA for brave, humane ruling in wedlock case

Kudos to COA for brave, humane ruling in wedlock case

YOURSAY | 'Why make innocent children suffer for their parents’ actions?'