Archive - 31 August 2017

Children dressed in the colours of the Jalur Gemilang for performances at the National Day parade at Dataran Merdeka on Aug 31.

It allows PAS to evaluate which side will be more beneficial, says analyst.

Rafizi had claimed the trend was due to excessive spending by the gov't.

Home Minister says 12 undocumented workers were also charged and deported.

Gerakan Media Merdeka (Geramm) objects to the registration of all online media portals with the MCMC.

I am amazed that this hospital funded by taxpayers delivers such mediocre service to us.

'However, if such an initiative is to be implemented, it would need further study,' says minister.  

Analysts believe this could be the election result, with Harapan having shut its doors to PAS.

My children and I have struggled daily to cope with Raymond’s absence in our lives. 

Cop shot at close range and stabbed with sharp object, says Selangor top cop. 

They fled after a series of attacks by Rohingya insurgents on security forces in the Rakhine state.

UPDATED 6.00pm | Johor PKR leaders rebuke Kit Siang for expressing interest in PKR seat.

COMMENT | Embracing ourselves for who we are this Merdeka Day.

Najib’s informal session with the people, held recently, was aired by local television stations at 11am today.

Suspect arrested at the Tawau MACC office at 4.15pm yesterday. 

 UPDATED 12.47PM | PJ Utara MP asks if MOF extended funds to 1MDB and if taxpayers ended up paying the US$602 million owed.

But says he won't cease 'talks' completely and that he can 'talk' to anyone.

COMMENT | PKR's internal split isn't so much about PAS as it is about personality politics.

Indian representation in leadership line-up should serve a necessary political need, says Penang CM II. 

UPDATED 12.20PM | The country’s 60-year history is presented in a very special and nostalgic manner at Dataran Merdeka.

Disaster awaits the opposition if no electoral pact is reached.

‘It would be fantastic if M’sia could be a signatory to the UNHCR Convention,’ says refugee coordinator.

Be political life-changers, economic game-changers, Penang CM urges in National Day message.

COMMENT | It is one thing to lament, but what matters is remedy.

YOURSAY | Truthfully, the situation is 'really no hope'.

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

At the close of the games, Malaysia finished on top with 145 gold medals followed by Thailand with 72 and Vietnam with 58.

This is the second time M'sia topped the Games after its first in 2001 when they won 111 gold.