Archive - 2 September 2017

HSA among finest hospitals in M’sia, says Health DG

HSA among finest hospitals in M’sia, says Health DG

Statistics show the hospital's ambulance dispatch for primary response takes less than five minutes, he says.

Azmin 'vindicated' by Anwar's statement on PKR-PAS talks

Azmin 'vindicated' by Anwar's statement on PKR-PAS talks

The S'gor MB comments on Anwar's admission that he endorsed PKR-PAS ties almost two years ago.

PAS urges minister to rush political financing act and curb 'donations' for GE14

PAS urges minister to rush political financing act and curb 'donations' for GE14

Paul Low should fast-track political financing laws to curb electoral corruption, says PAS deputy secretary. 

Kenyan president attacks judiciary after election overturned by court

Kenyan president attacks judiciary after election overturned by court

President Uhuru Kenyatta vows to fix 'problem' with judiciary after his election win was nullified. 

Report: Harapan's chances of ROS registration 'colder than water', says Loke

Report: Harapan's chances of ROS registration 'colder than water', says Loke

The DAP organising secretary uses the Cantonese phrase to describe Harapan's registration as impossible.

MCA: Selfie requests prove Chinese warming up to BN candidates

MCA: Selfie requests prove Chinese warming up to BN candidates

Chong Sin Woon points to requests for photos with BN candidates as a 'good sign'. 

Bersatu Youth rallies behind Harapan chief in Perak amid tensions

Bersatu Youth rallies behind Harapan chief in Perak amid tensions

This comes after a former Perak Bersatu registrar voiced dissent to Ahmad Faizal Azumu's appointment.

Kayveas to go rogue if BN does not give him a seat to contest

Kayveas to go rogue if BN does not give him a seat to contest

'I want to contest in Cameron Highlands, and if I do not get a BN ticket, I will go on my own ticket'. 

 

Poll watchdog: Observer groups can legitimise and improve elections

Poll watchdog: Observer groups can legitimise and improve elections

Monitoring bodies help increase confidence in election process, says Anfrel chairperson Dammy Magbual.

Sarawak Report editor tight-lipped on defence against Hadi's suit

Sarawak Report editor tight-lipped on defence against Hadi's suit

'I will not reply in detail at this point, as my lawyers are handling this matter,” she tells Malaysiakini.  

Health Ministry to write to S'pore on "baseless news" report

Health Ministry to write to S'pore on "baseless news" report

Minister says letter will be submitted soon after discussing with legal team and Foreign Ministry.

Report: Instagram user data leaked, sold for US$10 apiece

Report: Instagram user data leaked, sold for US$10 apiece

Personal data of six million Instagram users have been allegedly compiled into a searchable database.

Cops studying CCTV footage in vicinity of station where cop was killed

Cops studying CCTV footage in vicinity of station where cop was killed

Selangor top cop says confident of finding new leads to assist in investigations.

Rafizi unfazed by false report, urges party to focus on GE14

Rafizi unfazed by false report, urges party to focus on GE14

He says he is not surprised because he had faced the same situation before. 

CM: Only persons with experience in O&G can sit at Petros board

CM: Only persons with experience in O&G can sit at Petros board

'Actually, there is already a Dayak rep, Mohd Medan Abdullah, a Kelabit Muslim on the board, says Abang Johari. 

Urban class' demands for civil liberties sign of gov't's success - Low

Urban class' demands for civil liberties sign of gov't's success - Low

The minister's logic is if the gov't wasn't a success, people would be too hungry to care about lacking rights.

Paul Low sympathises with Donald Trump over rise of 'fake news'

Paul Low sympathises with Donald Trump over rise of 'fake news'

He says there are media which are bipartisan and neutral just as there are those which are 'not neutral'. 

Voter's travel money a bribe, rice is not, says MACC man

Voter's travel money a bribe, rice is not, says MACC man

Deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki is reported suggesting giving out rice is genuine aid, and as such not illegal.

DCA downs speculation on envoy's death and MH370 as 'irresponsible'

DCA downs speculation on envoy's death and MH370 as 'irresponsible'

Azharuddin urges not to speculate on the death of consul to Madagascar Zahid Houseinaly.

Political financing law won't be ready before GE14, says minister

Political financing law won't be ready before GE14, says minister

'It’s quite a complicated issue and it is a completely new act,' says Paul Low. 

Veteran Kajang satay entrepeneur, Samuri, dies

Veteran Kajang satay entrepeneur, Samuri, dies

Samuri, 73, died of stage four liver cancer which was detected since early this year.

You could have been born a Rohingya

You could have been born a Rohingya

We forget how we too landed on this soil in the same shoes as they.

Anwar breaks silence on PKR-PAS issue, urges PKR bigwigs to be discerning

Anwar breaks silence on PKR-PAS issue, urges PKR bigwigs to be discerning

'Any next move should take place through party channels,” says PKR de facto leader. 

Displaced Rohingya in camps face aid crisis after Myanmar violence

Displaced Rohingya in camps face aid crisis after Myanmar violence

UN and aid groups suspend operations after government accusations of supporting insurgents.

Lying down with dogs

Lying down with dogs

Head of the Australia Secret Intelligence Service recently saw it fit to be photographed with Rodrigo Duterte.

Amanah's ‘mission impossible’ to capture K’tan, T’ganu

Amanah's ‘mission impossible’ to capture K’tan, T’ganu

UPDATED 8.30PM | Amanah faces a tough fight in leading Harapan's campaign in both states.

Indecision on calling him to Forex RCI  'astonishing', says Anwar

Indecision on calling him to Forex RCI 'astonishing', says Anwar

‘It would be farcical if this enquiry is concluded without hearing my testimony.’

RA wants to fend off cars during Ramadan bazaar, but MPSJ says no

RA wants to fend off cars during Ramadan bazaar, but MPSJ says no

USJ4 Casablanca residents say they can't cope with flood of vehicles every year.

Health Ministry: E-cig bottle labels tend to misstate nicotine content

Health Ministry: E-cig bottle labels tend to misstate nicotine content

Research also found that some 'vape' liquids also contain heavy metals.

S'pore man: Possible 'miscommunication' with JB hospital

S'pore man: Possible 'miscommunication' with JB hospital

A witness to the JB hit-and-run says they thought they had to pay before their friend is treated.

‘Citizen’ - a bitter reminder of Merdeka

‘Citizen’ - a bitter reminder of Merdeka

Politicians do not dream of a better anything. What they dream of is power.

Researcher credits Najibnomics; race not a consideration, says Kit Siang

Researcher credits Najibnomics; race not a consideration, says Kit Siang

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

Time to stop fantasizing that PAS will work with Harapan

Time to stop fantasizing that PAS will work with Harapan

YOURSAY | ‘If three-cornered fights cannot be avoided, Harapan must start preparing now.’