Archive - 18 August 2017

One former detainee claims that even Israeli jails are better.

If this comes up during the Harapan leadership meeting, it will be discussed, says Azmin Ali.

Bersatu Youth chief is responding to Umno Youth vice-chief who described Dr M as Malays' foremost foe.  

'Is it true Tun that DAP today is no longer racist,' asks Umno info chief.

The Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia chief used Indians to advance his political ambitions, MIC Youth wing claims.

Data shows growth accelerated from 5.6 percent in the first three months of the year.

These matters are raised by irresponsible quarters to weaken Umno, party veep Hishammuddin cautions.

The DAP leader expresses regret that Najib has yet to condemn the ruckus at 'Nothing to Hide 2' forum. 

Such growth shows that people who question the country's economic progress are not to be taken seriously, says minister.

Using a firearm analogy, Amanah leader states the gun Mahathir once used is now in Najib's hands.

Parti Sosialis Malaysia vows to bring the case to Putrajaya.

COMMENT | As we approach Merdeka Day, one thing is too obvious not to be noticed.

COMMENT | 'Failure to work out an opposition deal guarantees that both PKR and PAS will lose seats, and Umno walk out the victor.'

Khairul Azwan declares the 92-year-old politician as the “main enemy” of the race.

COMMENT | 'There's no need to compare me to individuals who only show up at stadiums but don't give a single cent to help football in this country.'

BNM governor forecasts a growth of more than 4.8 percent.

The funny thing, says Najib, is that scandals are coming to light in opposition-run states.

The trio, including a woman, claim trial to the charges of making derogatory postings.

MP SPEAKS | The party can help create a Malaysian electoral tsunami in Kedah if given the chance to contest more seats in the state. 

'In the 14th general election, we must win back all the seats that we have lost.'

COMMENT | BN saved Umno in the 1999 general election. Can this happen again?

UPDATED 3.11PM | This contradicts the opposition's version that Mahathir was the target.

Salahuddin Ayub says the audit report shows how accountability would have saved the state huge sums.

UPDATED 2.30PM | Mohd Taufik also accuses the party of firing members who are critical.

'An alternative to address past tragedies would be to set up a Truth Commission, a model successfully used in South Africa before.'

UPDATED 11.57AM | Nurul Izzah claims the movement was not Mahathir-centric. It focussed on institutional reforms.

UPDATED 1.45PM | Mahathir wants a stay pending his appeal on the removal of two RCI panel members.  

The investigation is focused on three-star Grand Borneo Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, a source tells NST.
 

One of them questions Trump's ability to govern.

Several Harapan leaders are upbeat with the Dr M-Waytha meet, as Indian representation is lacking.

There's no lack of pessimism even after the arrest of Isa.

HUAWEI P series awarded by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) for the 5^th consecutive year

A survey shows that people prefer that PAS lead its own bloc instead of working with BN or Harapan, says research director.

COMMENT | He has shown truth does not matter, only politics do.

This as long as the US government's 'hostile policy and nuclear threat continue', it says.

UPDATED 6.30PM | The suspects were killed to thwart a separate attack using explosive belts, police say.

YOURSAY | ‘Isn’t Dr M entitled to his own personal security detail as well?’

KINIGUIDE | 32 years later, the ghost of Memali is summoned to haunt the nation.

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

Students say college did not pursue full accreditation after it was sold to Mara.

Ideas chief Wan Saiful's essay on Amanah says the party fears Umno will make a bogeyman of DAP's strength.

YOURSAY | ‘Don't belittle the intelligence of pensioners and the past services they have rendered.’

Past bungles such as the Sarawak elections puts his role as peacemaker in doubt.