Archive - 25 August 2017

One of those detained in the 'Op Vulture' action in KL, Johor, Malacca and Kedah is a 'Datuk'.

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on worshippers gathered for Friday prayers.

FAM meets the supporters club following the 'Singapore dogs' flap.

Johor Southern Tigers FB page depicts a supplicating sports minister.

If the chief minister fails to do so, the commission says it will take action against him.

INTERVIEW | The MP stresses he'll not backtrack on decision to quit political bureau.

US Navy says remains those of 26-year-old Dustin Louis Doyon.

Two M'sians detained for allegedly trying to smuggle 200kg of syabu into M'sia.

Abdul Aziz Isa asks if Sarawak is now following Umno's style in terms of GLC appointments.

Survey shows majority of S'gor residents will support the current administration, says PAS veep Iskandar Samad.

There is growing discontent within the party over the move to continue negotiations with PAS.

DPM says the successor’s name will be presented to the Agong on Sept 4.   

UPDATED 5.33PM | PM cites Johor Baru division’s continued success as example.

'AirAsia is rich in assets but our core business is passenger service and ancillary,' says airline boss. 

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribing former S Korean president Park Geun-hye, who is also facing graft charges. 

UPDATED 9.22PM | Its Deputy PM says possibility of the former PM having slipped out two days ago cannot be discounted. 

This after the company reported better second-quarter profit due to higher oil prices and improved margins.

The country survived even the forex scandal, PM claims.

For granting 'extension of time' to developers to complete jobs despite a court ruling, DAP lawmaker says.

Mohd Zaidi says the scrutiny by MACC was different as it garnered media spotlight.

It boils down to jurisdiction, says lawyer representing the Daily Express. 

PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution confirms suspension letter was issued today. 

The RM31.5b losses can never be redeemed, while 1MDB is still in business, adds Annuar Musa.

Umno info chief says it was the DAP veteran who had raised the matter on numerous occasions. 

Unlike DAP, Gerakan knows there are proper avenues and times for politicking, says veep Dominic Lau.

'PKR’s stance on cooperation with PAS should not be left open ended,' says party veep.

Ex-PM's lawyer cites 'health reasons' for skipping verdict of rice-pledging scheme trial. 

UPDATED 3.21PM | They also urge the PKR leadership to consider Leong's resignation for the sake of the party's dignity.

Straits Times claims that Najib and Hadi have been in “near-daily contact for several months”.

'I was not charged for any wrongdoing whether on legal or religious grounds,' says PAS leader. 

COMMENT | MCA may be 7-11, but PAS will ensure Harapan won’t win big either.

Former PM also says there's no way for the gov't to know who voted for whom. 

M'sia involved with multinational search efforts to locate missing sailors since Monday. 

UPDATED 1.04PM | The former premier should be looking to the future instead, says minister.  

The process of overseas voting is vague with conflicting information given to voters, says watchdog. 

'My new grandson, Adam Razak! Gina and baby are both in good health,' PM shares on Twitter.

UPDATED 6.35PM | The militants staged coordinated attacks on police posts and an army base in Rakhine.

UPDATED 12.48PM | The minister wants requests to be made, but not because of 'Amanat Hadi'.

PAS president claims police were forced to act against the group which was defending the sanctity of Islam.

'We hope in commemoration of Merdeka on 31 Aug 2017, their freedom from captivity will follow soon.'

Saifuddin Nasution says the gov'ts wastage and abuse leaves M'sia unfit to ride out a slowdown.

YOURSAY | ‘Ku Li has overstayed his welcome. He could have made the difference…’

OBITUARY | Thasleem's record of compassion, charity and activism is unique amongst M’sians.

M'sia is lagging behind countries like Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand, says a Nielsen report. 

Even when overseas, Malay M’sians expect preferential treatment.

The 12-year-old allegedly punched and kicked the victim after tying his hands and gagging him.

If Harapan were to capture Putrajaya, Mahathir says they may start a new car company.

Those who flout the rules can be fined or even jailed, says MACC chief. 

The formula to peaceful co-existence of various races in M'sia is sharing, says former PM. 

Wan Azizah says she has not accepted the resignation of William Leong.

YOURSAY | ‘In M’sia, alleged crooks are honoured but honest people are made villains.’

He says FDI does not include 'buying huge pieces of land' to sell off to foreigners.

PAS says it could field candidates in 42 of the 56 state seats.

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

MP SPEAKS | His death adds to the lean times for the cause of a pluralistic Malaysian society.