Archive - 26 August 2017

M'sian football team reaches SEA Games final

M'sian football team reaches SEA Games final

UPDATED 12.00AM | SEA GAMES | Striker N Thanabalan scores against Indonesia in the 87th minute.

Zahid: States led by opposition not doing better than Umno-BN states

Zahid: States led by opposition not doing better than Umno-BN states

This is despite the opposition's attempts to blame problems on the ruling party, said the DPM. 

M’sia women's basketball team wins SEA Games gold

M’sia women's basketball team wins SEA Games gold

SEA GAMES | M’sia beats Thailand in a nailbiting final, after drawing 60-60 in the last quarter.

Legal action can be taken if Guan Eng refuses to apologise, says MACC

Legal action can be taken if Guan Eng refuses to apologise, says MACC

The Penang CM could face civil or criminal action, says MACC chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad.

Ramkarpal defends Guan Eng's remarks against MACC

Ramkarpal defends Guan Eng's remarks against MACC

Lim's remarks about Phee Boon Poh's 'illegal' detention are justified, says Bukit Gelugor MP. 

Kelantan MB hopes for stronger cooperation with Putrajaya

Kelantan MB hopes for stronger cooperation with Putrajaya

PAS spiritual leader says he doesn't want Kelantan to be left behind when Malaysia becomes a developed nation in 2020

MACC: We will probe DEIG if there is new info

MACC: We will probe DEIG if there is new info

'Just like in the case of Felda, only after looking at new info we opened the papers,' says Dzuklifli Ahmad. 

Analyst: Kelantan PKR rift reflects larger problem within party

Analyst: Kelantan PKR rift reflects larger problem within party

Kelantan PKR's internal revolts mirror national leadership issues, says Wan Saiful Wan Jan. 

Azmin: PKR-PAS talks do not involve Harapan

Azmin: PKR-PAS talks do not involve Harapan

I am just representing the party, says Selangor MB. 

Unisel 'harassment' due to jealousy of S'gor govt, Azmin says

Unisel 'harassment' due to jealousy of S'gor govt, Azmin says

'People are jealous of the state's success in handling its economy, finances with integrity,' says MB.  

PAS sec-gen says Dr M linking Hadi to Memali premature

PAS sec-gen says Dr M linking Hadi to Memali premature

Takiyuddin urges all parties to let an RCI do the talking on who's responsible.

Ismail Sabri: Six Sabahan ministers is proof state not sidelined

Ismail Sabri: Six Sabahan ministers is proof state not sidelined

He denies Sabah is marginalised, saying Najib has visited the state more times than previous PMs.

Police warn M'sian, Indonesian fans to behave ahead of tonight's semis

Police warn M'sian, Indonesian fans to behave ahead of tonight's semis

Stern action on anyone who triggers a ruckus during the match between the two fierce rival teams, says Selangor top cop. 

Pandelela dives to gold, equestrian continue dominance

Pandelela dives to gold, equestrian continue dominance

SEA GAMES | The Malaysian squad continues their golden streak in equestrian, diving and more.

Ghapur: Don't stir up racial politics within Umno

Ghapur: Don't stir up racial politics within Umno

'In Umno, no Bugis, no Javanese, no Bajau, only multi ethnic members with one religion,' says Kalabakan MP. 

 

Defence Minister: RMN to continue SAR for missing US Navy crew

Defence Minister: RMN to continue SAR for missing US Navy crew

'I sought cabinet approval for SAR to continue till the victims are found,' says Hishammuddin. 

Supreme council member says Umno must woo Malay voters for BN victory

Supreme council member says Umno must woo Malay voters for BN victory

'It is not the Malays who need Umno, but Umno needs them to be victorious in GE14,' says Mohamad Hasan.   

Can MO1 trump USO1?

Can MO1 trump USO1?

Trump is not your usual US president and thus Najib possibly perceives him as a prospect. 

Impossible to conjure a PKR electoral pact with PAS

Impossible to conjure a PKR electoral pact with PAS

COMMENT | That is the message of Leong's resignation as PKR politburo member.

No to Penang reclamation if 'sand thrown into rice bowls', says Najib

No to Penang reclamation if 'sand thrown into rice bowls', says Najib

The PM lectures Penang that projects must be 'environment-friendly' and 'save money'.

SEA Games flag woes flutter on as M'sian swimmer turns 'S'porean'

SEA Games flag woes flutter on as M'sian swimmer turns 'S'porean'

UPDATED 3.56PM | TV coverage draws mirth over Malaysia scoring an own goal in another flag blunder.

'OK for BN MBs, CMs to chair state agencies, but not OK for Penang?'

'OK for BN MBs, CMs to chair state agencies, but not OK for Penang?'

'I will boldly stand up to BN’s bullying to be a people’s chief minister," Guan Eng vows. 

PKR leader aborts flash mob gig after police caution

PKR leader aborts flash mob gig after police caution

It is learned that Ahmad Razaaim Azimi and others were planning a flash mob ahead of PM's visit to Balik Pulau. 

Najib's US trip has all the ingredients for a PR disaster

Najib's US trip has all the ingredients for a PR disaster

COMMENT | Several reasons indicate it is a badly advised trip.

Why is PKR crawling back to PAS after being trampled?

Why is PKR crawling back to PAS after being trampled?

YOURSAY | 'You cannot divorce someone and still want to sleep with them.'

Thailand's former PM Yingluck fled to Dubai, say party members

Thailand's former PM Yingluck fled to Dubai, say party members

'We heard she went to Cambodia then Singapore from where she flew to Dubai, says party. 

PAS leader decries 'international conspiracy' against party

PAS leader decries 'international conspiracy' against party

UPDATED 12.45PM | Iskandar Samad slams reports of PAS and Umno joining hands to retake S'gor as baseless.

Giving filmmakers a voice to give the people a voice

Giving filmmakers a voice to give the people a voice

Anna Har tells how the death of an activist led her to Freedom Film Festival.

Is a 15pct Malay swing against the BN in GE14 realistic?

Is a 15pct Malay swing against the BN in GE14 realistic?

MP SPEAKS | Factor that saved BN in the 1999 GE was its high level of support among non-Malay voters.

More rumblings in Kelantan PKR

More rumblings in Kelantan PKR

Embattled K’tan PKR leader says mutineers are 'mad'.

A PKR-PAS tie-up would disenchant voters, warns Leong

A PKR-PAS tie-up would disenchant voters, warns Leong

INTERVIEW | In US, Democrat supporters did not turn up to vote for Clinton.

Who to gain and who to lose from Memali RCI?

Who to gain and who to lose from Memali RCI?

COMMENT | Outlining who might be affected, and how.

Thasleem’s jihad for justice

Thasleem’s jihad for justice

He was a jovial chap with a remarkable aura.

The damnation game of PKR and PAS

The damnation game of PKR and PAS

What kind of deal could Azmin strike that would benefit Harapan?

Spotlight on PKR-PAS ties; Dr M not a 'Ketuanan Melayu' fan

Spotlight on PKR-PAS ties; Dr M not a 'Ketuanan Melayu' fan

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

Farewell to an ‘extraordinary’ police chief

Farewell to an ‘extraordinary’ police chief

YOURSAY | ‘He is the only IGP who blatantly and publicly disregard a court order.’