Archive - 5 August 2017

Ismail Sabri welcomes Annuar's decision not to continue as Mara boss

Ismail Sabri welcomes Annuar's decision not to continue as Mara boss

The minister appreciates the 'sacrifice' made by the Umno information chief to prioritise GE14.

Hadi draws first blood in lawsuit against Sarawak Report editor

Hadi draws first blood in lawsuit against Sarawak Report editor

UPDATED 12.48AM | Rewcastle-Brown ordered to pay costs, but gives different reason from Hadi's.

Kit Siang soothes activists' fears of PM Mahathir 2.0

Kit Siang soothes activists' fears of PM Mahathir 2.0

Harapan is committed to reforming M'sia, although its PM candidate is still unconfirmed, says Lim. 

Mother claims sons forced to watch porn, imitate sex acts

Mother claims sons forced to watch porn, imitate sex acts

Police have detained the mother's cousin to facilitate investigations.

KL folks lack patriotism, says Ku Nan

KL folks lack patriotism, says Ku Nan

The minister urges DBKL to give fewer national flags for free to 'unappreciative' city folk.

Dr M has miscalculated my loyalty to Najib, says Zahid

Dr M has miscalculated my loyalty to Najib, says Zahid

The DPM further denies Dr M’s claim that Zahid approached him to discuss toppling the premier.

Najib outlines four principles for human capital development

Najib outlines four principles for human capital development

These principles include providing equal opportunities, and ensuring high levels of education and skills.

In Baling, Zahid sends ghost of Memali incident after Dr M

In Baling, Zahid sends ghost of Memali incident after Dr M

'Apparently he was in China because he wanted to avoid backlash from the people of Baling,' says DPM. 

M'sia yet to meet conditions of a civil state, forum told

M'sia yet to meet conditions of a civil state, forum told

A civil state is impartial and respects individual rights, says Dr Farouk Musa.

Annuar Musa not keen to continue as Mara boss, has given letter to PM

Annuar Musa not keen to continue as Mara boss, has given letter to PM

'I think there are many of my friends who are qualified, but yet to be appointed to the post,' says Umno info chief.

Umno rep warns against playing 'strip poker' with Dr M

Umno rep warns against playing 'strip poker' with Dr M

The former PM has amassed enough chips to counter his attackers, warns Tengku Putra Haron.

Plans to set up panel for empowering Syariah Court gets cabinet's nod

Plans to set up panel for empowering Syariah Court gets cabinet's nod

Committee will be a credible platform to improve Syariah Court’s judicial system, says minister. 

CJ has no issue being excluded from Bar social events

CJ has no issue being excluded from Bar social events

The Bar does not organise that many social functions anyway, the chief justice says.

Zambry: Up to PM to decide where I contest in GE14

Zambry: Up to PM to decide where I contest in GE14

'I’m a simple man, when told to leave, I’ll leave, when asked to come, I’ll come,' says Perak MB.  

A bad week for fakewits

A bad week for fakewits

On small wins against fake news. 

Sultan: Malay rulers can protect people from 'power struggle'

Sultan: Malay rulers can protect people from 'power struggle'

Royal Institution is a continuation of tradition in maintaining nation's identity and sovereignty, says Sultan Nazrin Shah. 

'My appointment as CJ is unprecedented but constitutional'

'My appointment as CJ is unprecedented but constitutional'

There is always a first time for everything, says Md Raus.

Remand for ex-aide of former Felda chairperson extended till Tuesday

Remand for ex-aide of former Felda chairperson extended till Tuesday

The case is being investigated under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009.

An ode to Malay, the fruitless language

An ode to Malay, the fruitless language

On the lack of fruits in our national language.

Man alleges fraud against MCA division leader

Man alleges fraud against MCA division leader

UPDATED 4.51PM | The MCA division leader had allegedly promised the man M'sian citizenship for his friend. 

Zahid welcomes MACC probe over RM230m allegation

Zahid welcomes MACC probe over RM230m allegation

But MACC should also probe Dr M's wealth, he tells Umno delegates.

Cops may call Dr M in over 2015 Zahid conspiracy claims

Cops may call Dr M in over 2015 Zahid conspiracy claims

UPDATED 2.53PM | Deputy IGP Noor Rashid is reported saying the case will be probed under defamation.

M’sia jumping onto Chinese bandwagon, but at what cost?

M’sia jumping onto Chinese bandwagon, but at what cost?

Chinese involvement in M’sian megaprojects is cause for concern.

PSM man guns for PKR's Sri Muda seat in GE14

PSM man guns for PKR's Sri Muda seat in GE14

May the best man win, says candidate Abdul Razak of the imminent multi-cornered fights.

Swearing in of Raus as CJ 'black moment' in history, says Anwar

Swearing in of Raus as CJ 'black moment' in history, says Anwar

The PKR de facto chief alleges it is motivated by a desperate struggle for Najib's own political survival.

Losing the Malaysian race

Losing the Malaysian race

COMMENT | If people of previous generations did not think of race, they would not have voted in successive race-based coalitions.  

Md Raus sworn in as chief justice of Malaysia

Md Raus sworn in as chief justice of Malaysia

He receives his instrument of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara. 

Cops seek to bond Gatco protestors

Cops seek to bond Gatco protestors

The 28 Kampung Gatco villagers now have to prove to the court why they won't 'breach the peace'.

Legal challenge against IGP a test for judiciary

Legal challenge against IGP a test for judiciary

YOURSAY | ‘This case could alter the course of M’sian history if Azmin is successful.’

Zahid alleges Dr M's 'plot'; PM muzzles Pua

Zahid alleges Dr M's 'plot'; PM muzzles Pua

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

Single-stream call deliberately ignoring elephant in the room

Single-stream call deliberately ignoring elephant in the room

YOURSAY | ' After six decades of institutionalised apartheid, they are now blaming vernacular schools.'

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