Archive - 30 August 2017

Reformasi princess weighs in on PKR tussle

Reformasi princess weighs in on PKR tussle

Nurul Izzah says there is much to read on the ongoing deliberations lauding it a 'vibrant democracy'.

S'pore-M'sia ties rosy says S'pore president

S'pore-M'sia ties rosy says S'pore president

Tony Tan Keng Yam says our ties are flourishing with a shared commitment to work together. 

MACC chief urges to reject graft in Merdeka, Aidiladha message

MACC chief urges to reject graft in Merdeka, Aidiladha message

His messages are a break from his predecessors who were not known to release festive day messages.

IPIC: 1MDB has paid up the first tranche of settlement due

IPIC: 1MDB has paid up the first tranche of settlement due

'IPIC has received the funds required to be paid by Aug 31,' the investment firm tells the London Stock Exchange.     

Thai PM defends Malaysia’s gold medal haul in SEA Games

Thai PM defends Malaysia’s gold medal haul in SEA Games

'It is normal for the host country to win more golds following their preparations,' says Prayut Chan-o-cha. 

NGO: 12 land sites in Penang cleared without official nod

NGO: 12 land sites in Penang cleared without official nod

Seven of the 12 cases, occurred on private land, says Penang Forum. 

Get tougher on PAS, Amanah tells Harapan

Get tougher on PAS, Amanah tells Harapan

Sideline PAS completely to make it easier for voters, Mujahid says.

Bersatu to lead Harapan in battleground states

Bersatu to lead Harapan in battleground states

The party will lead the opposition coalition in Johor, Perak, Kedah and Perlis.

DAP eyes one of three Johor Baru seats for GE14

DAP eyes one of three Johor Baru seats for GE14

Lim Kit Siang again moots 'encroachment' on 'PKR territory'.

Will Dr M, Anwar testify in forex RCI? Don't know, say lawyers

Will Dr M, Anwar testify in forex RCI? Don't know, say lawyers

UPDATED 8.38PM | FOREX RCI | Lawyer Haniff stresses that it was for the RCI to decide on the witnesses to be called.

A Merdeka movie review - 'Citizens'

A Merdeka movie review - 'Citizens'

MP SPEAKS | The film conveys the audacity of hoping for something new and different for M'sia.

Delivering promises a special Merdeka Day gift, says Najib

Delivering promises a special Merdeka Day gift, says Najib

PM says his administration believes in service to the people, which must go beyond politics. 

Kula: Unbecoming of cops to release victim’s crime record

Kula: Unbecoming of cops to release victim’s crime record

The man who set himself on fire in police custody died from injuries yesterday, says the MP.

Annuar: Najib given mandate to decide Umno-PAS cooperation in GE14

Annuar: Najib given mandate to decide Umno-PAS cooperation in GE14

'The cooperation we have in mind is that which will benefit all quarters,' says Umno info chief. 

RON95, RON97 up 1 sen, diesel up 3 sen at midnight

RON95, RON97 up 1 sen, diesel up 3 sen at midnight

The new prices for RON95 and RON97 petrol will be RM2.16 and RM2.44 per litre respectively.

44 Rohingya detained for staging illegal gathering

44 Rohingya detained for staging illegal gathering

City police chief says they were detained for trying to create provocation when ordered to disperse.

Gatco settlers claim continued harassment by 'thugs' in land row

Gatco settlers claim continued harassment by 'thugs' in land row

They want enforcement body watchdog EAIC to act against purported 'non-action' by cops on a report lodged on the incident.

Rafizi: Under Najib, tax collection outpacing economic growth

Rafizi: Under Najib, tax collection outpacing economic growth

Wage growth is slowing but there's no stopping the tax man's zeal, says PKR VP.

Dr M looked 'normal' when told about RM30b forex losses, RCI told

Dr M looked 'normal' when told about RM30b forex losses, RCI told

UPDATED 8.58PM | FOREX RCI 'Sometimes we make profits, sometimes we make losses', the former PM purportedly said. 

Bullying cannot be swept under the carpet

Bullying cannot be swept under the carpet

COMMENT | Parents are simply not amused when bullying cases are not resolved effectively.

Chow: Do other reclamation projects in M'sia not impact fishermen?

Chow: Do other reclamation projects in M'sia not impact fishermen?

Federal gov't asked to assess Penang South Reclamation project on technical, not political grounds. 

TNB's sirens gave inadequate warning, flood victims tell court

TNB's sirens gave inadequate warning, flood victims tell court

'It sings day and night and whenever it likes. Why would I run?'

Beggars unabashed by their alms-asking

Beggars unabashed by their alms-asking

COMMENT | PKR's stances toward Harapan and PAS invite disrespect and derision respectively.

FGV earns RM87mil in second quarter

FGV earns RM87mil in second quarter

A reversal from RM31mil loss in first quarter, says officer-in-charge. 

Customs and IRB flag off joint audit operations

Customs and IRB flag off joint audit operations

Departments will share data and go 'on the ground' together.

'Coordinator' post akin to interference, says PKR Youth secretary

'Coordinator' post akin to interference, says PKR Youth secretary

No other state chapter of PKR Youth requires 'coordinator', says Chang Lih Kang.

RM1.6b incentives for settlers funded mostly by Felda, says Putrajaya

RM1.6b incentives for settlers funded mostly by Felda, says Putrajaya

A smaller amount of the money comes from the gov't, explains Razali Ibrahim. 

Zahid: Pat-down checks at airports still necessary

Zahid: Pat-down checks at airports still necessary

Current technological approach cannot detect ceramic weapons and drugs. 

Report: Pregnant incest rape victim wants to keep baby

Report: Pregnant incest rape victim wants to keep baby

The 19-year-old has chosen not to put the baby for adoption and assistance will be given to her, S'wak gov't assures.

Survey finds overwhelming majority proud to be Malaysian

Survey finds overwhelming majority proud to be Malaysian

Majority wouldn't migrate, no matter what situation country is in. 

Wet and wild, Merdeka-style

Wet and wild, Merdeka-style

A hawksbill turtle glides along a record-setting Jalur Gemilang at Aquaria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

Bosi quits DAP to 'maintain harmony'

Bosi quits DAP to 'maintain harmony'

The Sabah DAP No 2 cites irreconcilable differences with state DAP leader Stephen Wong.

I am a bigot. Are you?

I am a bigot. Are you?

Biases and prejudices are learned from childhood.

Irwan: 'Wait and see' if 1MDB will pay IPIC

Irwan: 'Wait and see' if 1MDB will pay IPIC

UPDATED 2.15PM | 1MDB paid half of the US$602m owed on Aug 12, with deadline for balance expiring tomorrow.

Putrajaya denies MACC called off Ops Gopi

Putrajaya denies MACC called off Ops Gopi

'MACC has not called off the case,' says Paul Low.

COA dismisses Umno Youth leader's appeal against Rafizi

COA dismisses Umno Youth leader's appeal against Rafizi

UPDATED 3.55PM | Khairul Azwan has to pay the Pandan MP RM10,000 in costs, court rules. 

Why is the state legalising void marriages?

Why is the state legalising void marriages?

Avoiding the real issue at hand. 

Pastor’s wife wishes IGP ‘happy retirement’ in open letter

Pastor’s wife wishes IGP ‘happy retirement’ in open letter

However, Susanna Liew decries lack of updates on abduction on pastor Raymond Koh.

Two PKR Youth heads in Kelantan?

Two PKR Youth heads in Kelantan?

Kelantan PKR chief wants PKR Youth branches to work with his chosen 'coordinator'.

Najib is not a public officer, COA agrees with High Court

Najib is not a public officer, COA agrees with High Court

UPDATED 2.45PM | This comes after the appellate court dismisses the appeal by Dr M and two others.  

No talks with Dr M on losses, says former BNM No 2

No talks with Dr M on losses, says former BNM No 2

UPDATED 9.21PM | FOREX RCI | Former Bank Negara deputy governor Lin See Yan says there was no instruction to do so.

Najib should oppose Rohingya massacre instead of meeting Trump

Najib should oppose Rohingya massacre instead of meeting Trump

'M'sia has a responsibility to ensure the country behaves.'

'Ex-Bank Negara governor was shocked when told about forex losses'

'Ex-Bank Negara governor was shocked when told about forex losses'

UPDATED 2.50PM | FOREX RCI | Former special assistant testifies that Jaffar Hussein 'did not believe me'.

Will GE14 be Harapan's?

Will GE14 be Harapan's?

A year since declaring there would be no stronger coalition, has its potential been fulfilled?

Signing of Landmark Agreement Between Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd and Ikea Supply (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Signing of Landmark Agreement Between Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd and Ikea Supply (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Central Spectrum (M) Sdn Bhd (CSSB) a member of Menteri Besar Incorporation (MBI) and IKEA Supply (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd today signed an agreement to develop a significant portion of Pulau Indah Industrial Park, Selangor facilitated by Invest Selangor, the state government’s investment promotion agency.

GE14, PAS and three-cornered fights

GE14, PAS and three-cornered fights

MP SPEAKS | 'Given the circumstances, Harapan has to prepare for three-cornered fights, but the public must be informed of the situation.'

Hadi: Gov't should be more proactive in stopping Rohingya persecution

Hadi: Gov't should be more proactive in stopping Rohingya persecution

PAS president wants gov't to put pressure on Myanmar over persecution.

Chong Wei not ready to retire yet

Chong Wei not ready to retire yet

The national badminton singles champion says his responsibility for the country is still not over. 

Red Granite opposes DOJ's proposed pause on 1MDB suits

Red Granite opposes DOJ's proposed pause on 1MDB suits

Company says US gov't has not shown that 'discovery will adversely affect' any probe.

Whitewashing history won't change the truth

Whitewashing history won't change the truth

YOURSAY | 'In M’sia , when you are in the 'bad books', your name would be erased.'

Negotiating with PAS makes no strategic sense

Negotiating with PAS makes no strategic sense

Who benefits if PAS remains in Pakatan-controlled states?

Security Council condemns 'outrageous' N Korea missile launch

Security Council condemns 'outrageous' N Korea missile launch

The UN also demands that Pyongyang not launch any more missiles and abandon all nuclear weapons and programmes.

MACC splitting hairs over the word ‘illegal’

MACC splitting hairs over the word ‘illegal’

On Phee’s arrest being described as ‘illegal’.

Choosing to return to Malaysia, with hope

Choosing to return to Malaysia, with hope

COMMENT | Others may leave, but I will never give up on my home.

Tensions boil within PKR; PAS snubs PKR's ‘begging’

Tensions boil within PKR; PAS snubs PKR's ‘begging’

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

No place for race and religion in Aussie politics, says state minister

No place for race and religion in Aussie politics, says state minister

'Practice your religion, but park it separate from the state,' says Raymond Williams of NSW.

Minister: More graft cases exposed due to MACC's good work

Minister: More graft cases exposed due to MACC's good work

However, the rise in such scandals does not indicate growing trend in corruption, adds Paul Low.

‘Forex losses due to bad decisions, 1MDB losses due to bad intentions’

‘Forex losses due to bad decisions, 1MDB losses due to bad intentions’

YOURSAY | ‘Imagine your fund manager embezzling your money and claiming it was ‘lost’.’