Archive - 16 August 2017

MACC raids another of Isa Samad's house

MACC raids another of Isa Samad's house

Graft-busters spend about two hours raiding Isa's house in Nilai, after the first raid in Selangor yesterday. 

Illegal factory expanded under DAP gov't, claims Gerakan

Illegal factory expanded under DAP gov't, claims Gerakan

Gerakan man presents satellite evidence that allegedly shows the factory becoming more 'visible' since DAP took Penang in 2008.

Najib: Gov't will continue supporting PR1MA

Najib: Gov't will continue supporting PR1MA

The prime minister says the gov't will inject additional funds into the affordable housing project. 

Suhakam: Ayer Molek lockup conditions 'cruel and inhumane'

Suhakam: Ayer Molek lockup conditions 'cruel and inhumane'

Poor sanitation forces police personnel to buy their own face masks and gloves to protect themselves from diseases.

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Cops grill duo nine months after 'Walk for Maria'

Cops grill duo nine months after 'Walk for Maria'

'It is harassment, time-consuming and unnecessary', says Ivy Josiah after the questioning.

PKR Youth plans flash mob to greet Najib in Anwar's stronghold

PKR Youth plans flash mob to greet Najib in Anwar's stronghold

PM heads to Permatang Pauh to smash the national record for the most number of people eating while sitting cross-legged.

Fourth consecutive hike for petrol prices, diesel down

Fourth consecutive hike for petrol prices, diesel down

RON 95 and RON97 prices will go up three sen and four sen per litre, respectively, while diesel will be down two sen from midnight.

Limiting the limited: A response to Perkasa's Syed Hassan

Limiting the limited: A response to Perkasa's Syed Hassan

COMMENT | Instead of taking aim at Nazri Aziz, perhaps Perkasa should criticise Dr M for sleeping with the enemy.

'Will Isa swim free like the 18 sharks Pak Lah failed to net?'

'Will Isa swim free like the 18 sharks Pak Lah failed to net?'

Kit Siang wonders if Isa Samad's arrest is an empty move meant as a pre-GE14 tactic.

Ti: Does Kit Siang expect to fool the Chinese twice?

Ti: Does Kit Siang expect to fool the Chinese twice?

Will Chinese voters, who now regret backing PAS in 2013, accept DAP's new partners, asks MCA man.

Lion roars in Petaling Street

Lion roars in Petaling Street

Sixteen-year-old lion dance performer Selva Kumar prepares for his performance at Petaling Street.

Aussie agency claims it can locate MH370 with ‘unprecedented precision’

Aussie agency claims it can locate MH370 with ‘unprecedented precision’

CSIRO's assertion is based on satellite pictures taken two weeks after flight MH370 went missing.

PAS Kedah denies joining force with BN or Harapan for GE14

PAS Kedah denies joining force with BN or Harapan for GE14

Ahmad Fakhrudin found it amusing that a news portal says that PAS Kedah is considering working with Harapan. 

K'tan PKR political appointees to keep their positions

K'tan PKR political appointees to keep their positions

Abdul Aziz thanks top brass for giving him the trust to continue leading. 

Detain Jho Low? IGP says he'll wait for court's decision

Detain Jho Low? IGP says he'll wait for court's decision

The IGP responds to Azmin Ali's judicial review application to compel him to arrest the financier. 

Rafizi: Voters still feeling blue despite PM's 'feel-good' measures

Rafizi: Voters still feeling blue despite PM's 'feel-good' measures

UPDATED 4.10PM | Based on Invoke-CPI's survey findings, he says, 'I am sorry Najib, it has failed.'

Holding polls this year too big a gamble for Najib, claims Rafizi

Holding polls this year too big a gamble for Najib, claims Rafizi

UPDATED 3.02PM | PKR leader says this is based on a survey regarding voter sentiments on the economy, cost of living and inflation.

Why no action on illegal factories, Guan Eng asks ex-BN gov't

Why no action on illegal factories, Guan Eng asks ex-BN gov't

The Penang CM urges the previous Gerakan-led government to state their position on the matter.  

IGP warns atheists not to cause unease among Muslims

IGP warns atheists not to cause unease among Muslims

Khalid says Islam is the official religion while atheism is not mentioned in the Federal Constitution.

PKR: Ensure Isa is brought to justice

PKR: Ensure Isa is brought to justice

Meanwhile, Lim Kit Siang asks what will happen to Isa's post as Spad boss.

MACC yet to freeze Isa Samad's assets

MACC yet to freeze Isa Samad's assets

Investigations are still in the early stages, so the press must not speculate on follow up actions, says MACC No 2. 

Zunar sues IGP and gov't over seizure of merchandise

Zunar sues IGP and gov't over seizure of merchandise

UPDATED 2PM | The cartoonist is seeking damages for books and shirts seized from his event last year.

Cops didn't receive invite to Nothing to Hide 2, says police chief

Cops didn't receive invite to Nothing to Hide 2, says police chief

Police personnel were not inside the hall when violence broke, but took care of security outside, says the top cop.

Bersatu struggling to win hearts in Umno stronghold Felda

Bersatu struggling to win hearts in Umno stronghold Felda

Meanwhile, the PM's 'Felda goodies' are speaking directly to the needs of the settlers.

Report: Sirul appeals Aussie gov't not to reject protection visa

Report: Sirul appeals Aussie gov't not to reject protection visa

Australian daily reports his lawyers have until Monday to prove Sirul's claim he was made a 'political scapegoat'.

No, Rosmah, Permata need not waste money in UK

No, Rosmah, Permata need not waste money in UK

MP SPEAKS |  S'pore and top M'sian colleges provide better examples of how Oxbridge scholars are produced.

Trump, again, casts blame on both sides for Virginia violence

Trump, again, casts blame on both sides for Virginia violence

Ex-KKK leader David Duke immediately applauded Trump on Twitter.

Isa remanded for five days, request to hold him in hospital rejected

Isa remanded for five days, request to hold him in hospital rejected

UPDATED 1.50PM | Ex-Felda boss will get a room, sofa and medical attention, MACC tells the registrar.

Moody's: M'sia credit profile can resist external volatility

Moody's: M'sia credit profile can resist external volatility

However, M'sia faces risks from high-level foreign investment, says credit rating agency. 

PAS wants an RCI held on Memali tragedy

PAS wants an RCI held on Memali tragedy

It’ll clear all lies said about the tragedy, as well as clear the names of the innocent, says party deputy chief.

When Harapan can’t talk about race and religion

When Harapan can’t talk about race and religion

No political party is interested in resolving our systemic dysfunction.

China's Belt and Road acquisitions surge

China's Belt and Road acquisitions surge

Activities of Chinese companies Belt and Road initiative member countries soar despite Beijing's outbound capital crackdown.

‘Why do you love Islam?’

‘Why do you love Islam?’

Learning to love a religion despite seemingly contradicting teachings.

So Pak Lah knows the truth, but why didn’t he speak out?

So Pak Lah knows the truth, but why didn’t he speak out?

YOURSAY | 'By keeping silent, it is like witnessing a crime and not reporting it.'

Koi fish farmers plead for livelihood, end to land dispute

Koi fish farmers plead for livelihood, end to land dispute

Farmers claim their activities are being carried out with the Perak government's knowledge and encouragement.

PAS leaders dismiss talk of state-level truce with Harapan

PAS leaders dismiss talk of state-level truce with Harapan

This after reports that its leaders in three states were seeking approval to engage with Harapan to avoid multi-cornered fights.

Najib’s Chinese dilemma in run-up to GE14

Najib’s Chinese dilemma in run-up to GE14

YOURSAY | ‘His base doesn't differentiate between Chinese from China and Chinese M’sians.’

Isa Samad arrested; Rosmah sued over pink diamond; Hadi snipes Dr M

Isa Samad arrested; Rosmah sued over pink diamond; Hadi snipes Dr M

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