Archive - 10 August 2017

Birthday surprise for jailed Anwar

Birthday surprise for jailed Anwar

PKR vice president Nurul Izzah Anwar surprises her jailed father who turns 70-years-old.

Umno Johor assemblyperson planning to defect, claims Bersatu

Umno Johor assemblyperson planning to defect, claims Bersatu

'There are signs that he is interested in joining Bersatu,' says Batu Pahat Bersatu chief. 

2017-08-10

2017-08-10

Rosmah thankful for special court in light of father's 626 rape charges

Rosmah thankful for special court in light of father's 626 rape charges

'I am thankful that the victims, who are children, receive protection from the gov't,' says PM's wife.

Kelantan PAS denies withholding payments for PKR appointees

Kelantan PAS denies withholding payments for PKR appointees

Che Abdullah Mat Nawi says the allegation by PKR president Dr Wan Azizah is unreasonable.

Pandikar rejects Wan Azizah's motion to debate CJ's extension

Pandikar rejects Wan Azizah's motion to debate CJ's extension

PARLIAMENT | Speaker says her motion does not conform with the Dewan Rakyat Standing Order.

NRD wants MP to furnish proof of Jho Low's dual citizenship

NRD wants MP to furnish proof of Jho Low's dual citizenship

Mohamad Shukri says the documents would help the department conclude its probe. 

ROS delay affecting Harapan's GE14 prep, says Dr M

ROS delay affecting Harapan's GE14 prep, says Dr M

Pakatan Harapan can't print banners and other materials until ROS gives nod for new coalition.

Photo with Sulu princess close up from group shot, Nurul Izzah tells court

Photo with Sulu princess close up from group shot, Nurul Izzah tells court

'Photo should actually show whole group but Jacel Kiram's escort had taken a close-up,' says Lembah Pantai MP. 

Najib spurs athletes to give 'world-class' SEA Games performance

Najib spurs athletes to give 'world-class' SEA Games performance

The target is 111 gold medals for SEA Games and 103 gold medals for Asean Para Games, says Khairy.
 

KJ: Don't be sensitive over Schooling's remarks

KJ: Don't be sensitive over Schooling's remarks

The sports minister wants Malaysians to take it easy over the S'porean swimmer's remark about 'teaching them a thing or two' in M'sia. 

Father charged with another 444 counts of sodomising daughter

Father charged with another 444 counts of sodomising daughter

AG Apandi Ali tells Bernama that the 36-year-old is the first person in the country to face hundreds of charges for sexual crimes.

Rival-turned-ally, Anwar, gets Dr M's birthday greeting

Rival-turned-ally, Anwar, gets Dr M's birthday greeting

'Happy birthday Anwar. I hope you will have many more happy returns of the day,' says Dr M. 

Mukhriz: Raids expected, harassment will continue

Mukhriz: Raids expected, harassment will continue

Mahathir Mohamad's children expect more 'politically motivated' harassment to come.

After Zahid, Dr M trains his guns on Hisham

After Zahid, Dr M trains his guns on Hisham

UPDATE 5PM | Dr M suggests that authorities should also investigate Hishammuddin Hussein's siblings. 

Mahathir: Raid Najib, his wife, son and son-in-law

Mahathir: Raid Najib, his wife, son and son-in-law

Dr M says this following IRB raid on firms belonging to his three sons.

The Edge publisher: Our victory is a win for all press

The Edge publisher: Our victory is a win for all press

'We (journalists) have a public duty to report the truth and we must all live up to that responsibility'. 

Dr M, Anwar's lawyers seek list of witnesses for forex RCI

Dr M, Anwar's lawyers seek list of witnesses for forex RCI

Anwar's lawyer Sivarasa says he has also requested for copies of documents the conducting officer will present to the commission. 

Malaysia Sdn Bhd: Fox guarding the henhouse?

Malaysia Sdn Bhd: Fox guarding the henhouse?

BOOK REVIEW | This book opens an important new debate on how Malaysia is to progress.

Why hunt down the atheists?

Why hunt down the atheists?

Dialogue is good, hunting is not.

Why not probe Najib's stepson and Khairy, MP asks IRB

Why not probe Najib's stepson and Khairy, MP asks IRB

Raja Kamarul also asks if the raids on firms belonging to Mahathir's sons are a result of pressure from Umno.

Only 8,475 PR1MA units completed since 2013, says PKR MP

Only 8,475 PR1MA units completed since 2013, says PKR MP

UPDATED 2.33PM | PARLIAMENT | This is out of 500,000 PR1MA units promised by the gov't, Sim Tze Tzin notes.

Mukhriz, Mirzan's firms in taxman's crosshairs as well

Mukhriz, Mirzan's firms in taxman's crosshairs as well

The IRB has raided companies belonging to all three of Mahathir's sons.

Zaid files for review, wants AG's case reheard without CJ

Zaid files for review, wants AG's case reheard without CJ

The ex-minister produces a photo of Justice Raus at Najib's tahlil event to show possible bias.

Salleh recounts Dr M's red face moments

Salleh recounts Dr M's red face moments

Minister asks if Dr M is ashamed of the BMF episode, Maminco, Perwaja and privatisation of MAS.

Treasury sec-gen denies reports of offer for Chinese rocket launchers, radar

Treasury sec-gen denies reports of offer for Chinese rocket launchers, radar

Irwan Serigar denies the S'pore and online reports of the matter.

Talk to us, Penang water body CEO tells Span

Talk to us, Penang water body CEO tells Span

PBAPP CEO also cautions Span chief against releasing P&C documents on water tariff reviews. 

Debate on Hadi's motion postponed yet again

Debate on Hadi's motion postponed yet again

PARLIAMENT | UPDATED 2PM The remaining hours of the Dewan Rakyat sitting will be used for government matters. 

Ex-MB Khalid gives 1MDB thumbs up after Arul's briefing

Ex-MB Khalid gives 1MDB thumbs up after Arul's briefing

1MDB's assets will make money to resolve debts, so bailout talks irrelevant, says ex-corporate giant Khalid Ibrahim.

Environmental NGOs want moratorium on ECRL

Environmental NGOs want moratorium on ECRL

They fear that long-term impacts on sensitive ecosystems have not been properly assessed.

Kerk Kim Hock - a patriot who was true to his principles

Kerk Kim Hock - a patriot who was true to his principles

EULOGY | Kerk Kim Hock taught Lim Guan Eng the ropes during their student activism days at Monash.

Anwar's supporters celebrate his birthday at court

Anwar's supporters celebrate his birthday at court

About 30 supporters gather outside the KL High Court to extend their 70th birthday greetings to their imprisoned leader. 

ECRL not a game changer

ECRL not a game changer

COMMENT | A true game changer is an economic project plugged into the global economy.

'MO1 vs CM' tirade sparks chaos in Parliament

'MO1 vs CM' tirade sparks chaos in Parliament

UPDATED 12.45PM | PARLIAMENT | Rahman admits corruption perception getting worse, then cites Guan Eng's graft case.

Trump's 'fire and fury' North Korea remark surprised aides

Trump's 'fire and fury' North Korea remark surprised aides

The comment was 'all Trump,' said an administration official.

Russia probe intensifies as FBI raided ex-Trump aide's home

Russia probe intensifies as FBI raided ex-Trump aide's home

FBI has enough evidence to get approval for a search warrant.

Pahang MB wants ECRL to include local contractors, materials

Pahang MB wants ECRL to include local contractors, materials

Adnan Yaakob hopes local contractors will be given the opportunity to be involved in the mega project.

How will BN parties face voters over LRA's sellout?

How will BN parties face voters over LRA's sellout?

COMMENT | The section 88A melodrama is only a smokescreen by non-Muslim BN parties.

Muslims converts do not suffer; the law will not permit this

Muslims converts do not suffer; the law will not permit this

COMMENT | PAS leader Takiyuddin uttered the most odious defence of his religion.

Langat 2 water plant 62 pct ready - Ongkili

Langat 2 water plant 62 pct ready - Ongkili

The minister says it's expected to be fully completed as scheduled in Dec 2019.

15 college students remanded over bullying

15 college students remanded over bullying

The Kuala Terengganu students are remanded four days over this week's incident.

Journalists are not purveyors of fake news

Journalists are not purveyors of fake news

COMMENT | ‘If someone is accused of stealing, is it wrong to report it?’

Dewan passes Poca amendments early morning

Dewan passes Poca amendments early morning

The bill was passed at 4.05am by voice votes after Nur Jazlan's third reading.

As a matter of integrity, CJ should decline appointment

As a matter of integrity, CJ should decline appointment

YOURSAY | ‘Raus let slip that he accepted the extension because 'the government needed him'.’

Who cares if leader's roots can be traced to Timbuktu?

Who cares if leader's roots can be traced to Timbuktu?

YOURSAY | 'Seriously, if a leader has integrity, I’d have no issue with his ancestry.'

Azalina to convert dads: 'Man up, don't hide behind syariah judge'

Azalina to convert dads: 'Man up, don't hide behind syariah judge'

PARLIAMENT | She defends the revised LRA saying it allows Muslim dads to end their civil marriage.

Once again, BN ignores legitimate non-Muslim rights

Once again, BN ignores legitimate non-Muslim rights

QUESTION TIME | It’s a desperate and dangerous approach by the ruling coalition.

'PM spoke Bahasa, ECRL launch not Chinese affair'

'PM spoke Bahasa, ECRL launch not Chinese affair'

Pahang Umno Youth chief disputes Perkasa's accusation that the event was Chinese-dominated.

Mokzhani's company raided; Perkasa sees red over 'Chinese' ERCL

Mokzhani's company raided; Perkasa sees red over 'Chinese' ERCL

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