Archive - 12 August 2017

Najib joins Muslims in Putrajaya to pray for Malaysia

Najib joins Muslims in Putrajaya to pray for Malaysia

Congregants prayed for Malaysia to remain stable, progressive, prosperous and safe, as well as for national agendas to be achieved.

Cops detain 11 Orang Asli in Perak for obstructing public officers

Cops detain 11 Orang Asli in Perak for obstructing public officers

The villagers are concerned about a project which could affect their source of water and fish.

Report: Two girls raped by father, grandfather, and uncles for six years

Report: Two girls raped by father, grandfather, and uncles for six years

Police were alerted after hospital staff discovered that one of the victims was pregnant.

Liow optimistic about lower income tax rate in Budget 2018

Liow optimistic about lower income tax rate in Budget 2018

The transport minister and MCA president says he will also push for lower corporate taxes.

MACC to seize Pahang’s entire bauxite stockpile

MACC to seize Pahang’s entire bauxite stockpile

Over 10 million tonnes of bauxite will be seized to facilitate an illegal mining probe.

I never pressured gov't to give Permata money, Rosmah tells critics

I never pressured gov't to give Permata money, Rosmah tells critics

The Permata patron also denies handling any of the foundation's funds herself.

What acts of corruption has Phee committed, CM asks MACC

What acts of corruption has Phee committed, CM asks MACC

How is a letter informing local authorities of state policies an abuse of power, asks Guan Eng.

Rosmah reveals inspiration for Permata initiative to help 'Mat Rempit'

Rosmah reveals inspiration for Permata initiative to help 'Mat Rempit'

She and the PM were having difficulties sleeping due to illegal motorcycle races at night.

Najib: Federal gov't does not abuse opposition-ruled states

Najib: Federal gov't does not abuse opposition-ruled states

As prime minister, I cannot harbour vengeance, Najib says at a Jeli event.

Penang gov't denies manipulating figure on low cost housing units.

Penang gov't denies manipulating figure on low cost housing units.

Gerakan publicity bureau chief Ooi Zhi Yi claims the figures given by the state were inaccurate.   

Najib promises RM8.5m to K’tan district for development

Najib promises RM8.5m to K’tan district for development

The PM fulfils Machang MP and deputy minister Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub's request for funds. 

N Korea beefs up 3.5m army volunteers as tensions rise

N Korea beefs up 3.5m army volunteers as tensions rise

This is in response to UN sanctions and US hostilities.

Najib praises PAS' acceptance of 1MDB explanations, eyes 'change' in state

Najib praises PAS' acceptance of 1MDB explanations, eyes 'change' in state

He notes support for Umno and BN in the state has improved.

Zahid: Umno committed to fielding more women candidates in GE14

Zahid: Umno committed to fielding more women candidates in GE14

'Women today are at the professional level and can make good decisions for the country,' says DPM. 

Multiracial football team aims to give racism the red card

Multiracial football team aims to give racism the red card

'We also hope to spread and carry the message of unity to local communities,' says project manager. 

No way Johor will be second Penang, says MB

No way Johor will be second Penang, says MB

UPDATED 4.14PM | 'We (in Johor) want to be a balanced state,' says Khaled Nordin. 

Johor MB tells Pagoh Umno to move on from Muhyiddin's 'nostalgia'

Johor MB tells Pagoh Umno to move on from Muhyiddin's 'nostalgia'

UPDATED 3.50PM | 'We must plan for Pagoh's victory,' says Khaled Nordin. 

Penang exco remanded five days, lawyers decry 'illegal detention'

Penang exco remanded five days, lawyers decry 'illegal detention'

UPDATED 2.34PM | The remand order for Phee and two others before submission, takes lawyers by surprise.

Amanah balks at reports of China's suggested counter-intelligence centre

Amanah balks at reports of China's suggested counter-intelligence centre

This despite the Treasury sec-gen denying the reports of the suggested facility in Johor.

Emcee at ECRL launch says, 'I am not from China'

Emcee at ECRL launch says, 'I am not from China'

Emcee also explains why the ECRL launch was a true blue Malaysian affair.

Liow denies LRA U-turn, conversion issue to be tackled 'later'

Liow denies LRA U-turn, conversion issue to be tackled 'later'

UPDATED 12.19PM | The MCA chief parrots the party line that unilateral conversions is a 'constitutional issue'.

A witch-hunt on the opposition?

A witch-hunt on the opposition?

COMMENT | The MACC will have little credibility if it only goes after those in the opposition. 

'How did 1MDB make 'equivalent' of US$350mil payment to IPIC?'

'How did 1MDB make 'equivalent' of US$350mil payment to IPIC?'

DAP PJ Utara MP Tony Pua does the math and finds troubling questions.

When Harapan’s hors d'oeuvres can be as tasty as the main dish

When Harapan’s hors d'oeuvres can be as tasty as the main dish

COMMENT | Its second line of rhetoricians can be as engrossing as stellar drawcard, Dr M.

512 evacuees remain at flood relief centres in Malacca

512 evacuees remain at flood relief centres in Malacca

In Johor, 45 people from 10 families in Tangkak were evacuated to two relief centres at 7pm yesterday.

Are new measures against child sexual crimes working?

Are new measures against child sexual crimes working?

KINIGUIDE | ‘Monster dad’ could potentially face more than 12,000 years of imprisonment.

S4S wants S'wak to keep 95pct of oil royalty

S4S wants S'wak to keep 95pct of oil royalty

Sarawak 4 Sarawakians proposes a reversal in the distribution of oil and gas royalties.

1MDB must disclose where funds to pay IPIC came from

1MDB must disclose where funds to pay IPIC came from

YOURSAY | ‘The late payment, which incurred interest, must be explained.’

Will there be a ‘Malaysian’ tsunami in GE14?

Will there be a ‘Malaysian’ tsunami in GE14?

MP SPEAKS | Are the conditions ripe for a ‘Malaysian’ tsunami?

A dastardly attempt to exonerate 1MDB

A dastardly attempt to exonerate 1MDB

COMMENT | Ex-Selangor MB now argues in support of 1MDB - and goes on to say it has been ‘politicised’.

DOJ's change of plans; MACC nabs Penang exco man

DOJ's change of plans; MACC nabs Penang exco man

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Utusan can ask again, ‘Apa lagi Cina mahu?’

Utusan can ask again, ‘Apa lagi Cina mahu?’

YOURSAY | ‘China funds almost 90% of the East Coast Railway Line.’