Archive - 19 August 2017

KJ apologises to Indonesia for upside-down flag

KJ apologises to Indonesia for upside-down flag

Indonesian officials have expressed their displeasure over the mistake in SEA Games souvenir books.

Gerakan challenges Kit Siang to contest in Penang

Gerakan challenges Kit Siang to contest in Penang

State BN chair Teng Chang Yeow has been chosen to challenge the DAP adviser, says Gerakan.  

Spain says cell behind Catalan attacks dismantled, police seek van driver

Spain says cell behind Catalan attacks dismantled, police seek van driver

The country is maintaining its security alert level at four, a notch below maximum.

KJ: KL SEA Games best stage to unite M'sians

KJ: KL SEA Games best stage to unite M'sians

The youth and sports minister praises national unity at KL2017 opening ceremony.

MOH: Shortage of certain meds due to problems faced by manufacturers

MOH: Shortage of certain meds due to problems faced by manufacturers

Health DG says ministry is monitoring the situation closely and identifying alternative sources for the medicines to ensure adequate supply.

Hitman guns down cop probing smuggling activities at Thai border

Hitman guns down cop probing smuggling activities at Thai border

Insp Abu Hashim Ismail was shot at six times, and died on the scene.

The Philippines impressed by M'sia's success in news dissemination

The Philippines impressed by M'sia's success in news dissemination

The Philippines seeks assistance from M'sia on disseminating news in a multi-cultural landscape.  

Syed Saddiq pledges to quit if 3M reverts to Umno ways

Syed Saddiq pledges to quit if 3M reverts to Umno ways

UPDATED 7.27PM | He vows to prevent a repeat of Dr M's crony capitalism era.

Dr M is desperate if he wants PHM to join opposition, Hisham says

Dr M is desperate if he wants PHM to join opposition, Hisham says

Hishammuddin also said Mahathir disregarded other Harapan parties by not informing them of PHM meeting.

Schooling apologises to M'sians over remark

Schooling apologises to M'sians over remark

He apologised for saying he would teach M'sian swimmers a lesson at the SEA Games.

Kit Siang: Harapan can win Kedah if DAP contests two more seats

Kit Siang: Harapan can win Kedah if DAP contests two more seats

DAP is eyeing to contest in Kulim and Gurun, where PKR lost in GE13.

'Cukuplah makan retorik nasib Melayu Singapura'

'Cukuplah makan retorik nasib Melayu Singapura'

Pemimpin AMANAH berkata orang Melayu Singapura dapat bertahan tanpa bantuan kerajaan.

MCA leader questions DAP's principles after Harapan meets PHM

MCA leader questions DAP's principles after Harapan meets PHM

DAP has sacrificed principles for power, claims MCA publicity chief Ti Lian Ker.

Army commando ends Malaysia's 44 year marathon drought with bronze

Army commando ends Malaysia's 44 year marathon drought with bronze

Malaysia last won a medal in a marathon at the 1973 Singapore SEA Games.

Former Batang Kali rep seriously injured, two killed in car crash

Former Batang Kali rep seriously injured, two killed in car crash

The two-vehicle collision occurred this morning on Jalan Kuala Kubu Bharu, Rawang. 

Zahid: Don't let PM face opposition's accusations alone

Zahid: Don't let PM face opposition's accusations alone

'We have to rise and back him for what he is doing," says DPM.  

Don't be throwaway '22-year-old mineral water bottle', DPM tells Umno

Don't be throwaway '22-year-old mineral water bottle', DPM tells Umno

After naming Tunku and Razak as useful 'drinking glasses', Zahid says the water bottle is 'not referring to anyone dead or alive'.

Najib: Langkawi's success not one man's achievement

Najib: Langkawi's success not one man's achievement

Langkawi will retain duty-free status as long as BN is in power, Najib adds. 

Najib reminds past leaders of 'turning wheel' concept

Najib reminds past leaders of 'turning wheel' concept

'Former adversaries are now pals, former friends are now enemies. What’s this?' asks PM.  

'Empower students to increase political maturity among youth'

'Empower students to increase political maturity among youth'

Serdang MP Ong says this in a forum titled ‘Political Awareness and Maturity Among Youth’. 

I agree to be Felda chairperson because it is unique, says Shahrir

I agree to be Felda chairperson because it is unique, says Shahrir

'I did not ask for this position but I can't refuse as Felda is not found in other countries,' says chairperson. 

Zahid tells Penang BN to wake up, reclaim the state

Zahid tells Penang BN to wake up, reclaim the state

He chides DAP for not acknowledging the 'fruits' of Gerakan's 'hard work' in the state.

 

Stop falling for gov't rhetoric on fate of S'pore Malays, says Amanah

Stop falling for gov't rhetoric on fate of S'pore Malays, says Amanah

The Malays in S'pore today have enough money of their own, says Salahuddin Ayub. 

'PAS gunning on Memali revival to attack Dr M, gain support'

'PAS gunning on Memali revival to attack Dr M, gain support'

Amanah deputy Salahuddin Ayub asks why relive it now, when the party had long buried their discontent.

At least Penang tunnel had open tender, DAP rebuts Najib

At least Penang tunnel had open tender, DAP rebuts Najib

UPDATED 2.04PM | Tony Pua hits back at PM's salvos with a RM117m diamond smash.

Amanah: Loose morals not good reason to marry off underaged girls

Amanah: Loose morals not good reason to marry off underaged girls

Kota Raja MP suggests girls complete at least high school education and get a job before getting married.

American on delayed honeymoon among Barcelona victims

American on delayed honeymoon among Barcelona victims

'Pray that we can some day rid ourselves of the hate that takes our loved ones...'

Judicial officers pass motion rejecting dispute over Raus' appointment

Judicial officers pass motion rejecting dispute over Raus' appointment

The Judicial and Legal Service Officers Association holds its own EGM to counter the Bar Council's 'interference'.

Amid Trump backlash, his UN envoy strikes a different note

Amid Trump backlash, his UN envoy strikes a different note

Haley wrote an email to staff, which did not refer to Trump.

Trump dumps controversial chief strategist in latest upheaval

Trump dumps controversial chief strategist in latest upheaval

His tumultuous tenure in a White House was riven with rivalries and back-stabbing.

Records vs wreckords

Records vs wreckords

I find it hard to get a laugh out of the antics of Umno/BN regime's gang of alleged crooked clowns any longer.

Klang hospital cafe closed after rat video goes viral

Klang hospital cafe closed after rat video goes viral

A clip of a rat feasting in a vegetable container sparks a 15-day closure of the HTAR cafeteria.

The House at the heart of Mara scandal

The House at the heart of Mara scandal

Dudley House was sold to Mara at an inflated price of A$22.5m.

Najib's RM200m 'gift' to Kedah's digital economy hailed

Najib's RM200m 'gift' to Kedah's digital economy hailed

A state leader hails the Langkawi Digital carnival initiative as a 'huge gift' from the federal government to Kedah.

Dr M and the politics of betrayal

Dr M and the politics of betrayal

So what if Dr M or any other politician betrays Harapan?

'Hidup Tun' rings out loud in sleepy town of Kepala Batas

'Hidup Tun' rings out loud in sleepy town of Kepala Batas

Bersatu's 'Selamatkan Malaysia' event kicks off at Pak Lah's former stronghold.

Ayer Molek lockup ‘unfit for humans’, decries Suhakam man

Ayer Molek lockup ‘unfit for humans’, decries Suhakam man

Commissioner Jerald Joseph hit by an overpowering stench during a visit.

Builders: Pre-fab construction not for all, we still need foreign workers

Builders: Pre-fab construction not for all, we still need foreign workers

It sounds good on paper but there are other factors to consider, says a developer.

‘The truth is that there’re many Isas out there’

‘The truth is that there’re many Isas out there’

YOURSAY | ‘What they have committed are nothing new - it all started a long, long time ago.’

How dare Umno Youth stop demonising me!

How dare Umno Youth stop demonising me!

MP SPEAKS | How can they snatch this 'title' from me and award it to Dr M?

Dr M now 'Malay Enemy No 1'; group kicks up stink over lockups

Dr M now 'Malay Enemy No 1'; group kicks up stink over lockups

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

Hadi: Muslims must lead, but others need not worry

Hadi: Muslims must lead, but others need not worry

Muslims are the 'dominant' force in Malaysia, so they must lead.

Scuffle fails to ‘hide’ Najib’s no-show at forum

Scuffle fails to ‘hide’ Najib’s no-show at forum

YOURSAY | ‘Not too long ago there was a similar ruckus at Najib's event.’