Archive - 5 September 2017

Zahid: Gov't committed to further develop rural areas

Zahid: Gov't committed to further develop rural areas

No places would be lagging behind, says the DPM.

New IGP vows to tackle custodial deaths, police corruption

New IGP vows to tackle custodial deaths, police corruption

UPDATED 8.25PM | 'Yes, definitely. I will look into them seriously,' says Mohamad Fuzi Harun.

Bersatu fielding Siti Nurhaliza in Pekan? Fake news, party says

Bersatu fielding Siti Nurhaliza in Pekan? Fake news, party says

Rumour about singer standing in PM's turf making the rounds on social media.

M'sian dream belongs to the people as well, Ambiga tells opposition

M'sian dream belongs to the people as well, Ambiga tells opposition

She says Harapan must show it is capable of putting the country above individuals or parties.

Daily's boss, legal advisor 'assaulted', deputy minister claims 'no such thing'

Daily's boss, legal advisor 'assaulted', deputy minister claims 'no such thing'

Saravanan says Tamil Malar had been publishing fake news and MIC Youth wanted to clarify the issue.

NGO ‘in talks’ with Kedah gov’t for Rohingya school

NGO ‘in talks’ with Kedah gov’t for Rohingya school

Refugee school would reflect Malaysia's ‘proactive’ stance on crisis in Myanmar, says NGO.

Don’t blame PAS for three-cornered fights, says info chief

Don’t blame PAS for three-cornered fights, says info chief

PAS is merely contesting its traditional seats, adds Nasrudin Hassan.

‘Economic sanctions on Myanmar if no end to violence’

‘Economic sanctions on Myanmar if no end to violence’

NGOs call for sanctions if Myanmar fails to stop ‘annihilation’ of Rohingya.

Harapan grassroots 'unimpressed' by PKR's 'open door' to PAS

Harapan grassroots 'unimpressed' by PKR's 'open door' to PAS

Why complicate matters when coalition has already said no, asks 'Gerakan Aktivis Harapan'. 

S'gor's withdrawal to seek addresses of 136k voters fatal, COA rules

S'gor's withdrawal to seek addresses of 136k voters fatal, COA rules

It resulted in the state's ground to seek judicial review without any leg to stand on, says judge.

Harapan expect 20k for Malaysia Day bash in Alor Setar

Harapan expect 20k for Malaysia Day bash in Alor Setar

Bikes, kites and drones expected to attract tens of thousands for Malaysia Day.

DCA officers sent to Madagascar to identify debris - Liow

DCA officers sent to Madagascar to identify debris - Liow

The arrangement is also in view of the alleged assassination of M'sian envoy to Madagascar, Zahid Houseinaly Reza, says minister.

MACC to initiate legal action against 'no apology' Guan Eng

MACC to initiate legal action against 'no apology' Guan Eng

Commission says the matter has been referred to the AG for further action.

MP claims Najib's 'no GST, no women's programmes' remark insulting

MP claims Najib's 'no GST, no women's programmes' remark insulting

An Amanah leader, meanwhile, says if leakages are not plugged, taxes will never be enough.

2017-09-05

2017-09-05

PAS stands firm: No negotiations despite Anwar's 'blessing'

PAS stands firm: No negotiations despite Anwar's 'blessing'

No political cooperation with Harapan, says party info chief Nasruddin Hassan.

Awang Adek out to restore Mara's image

Awang Adek out to restore Mara's image

UPDATED 4.15PM | Integrity is important due to his background in the finance ministry, says newly minted Mara chairperson.

China wants to put India relations on 'right track'

China wants to put India relations on 'right track'

Xi tells Modi that 'healthy, stable ties' are in both countries' best interests.

'Harapan's negotiations for most parliamentary seats resolved'

'Harapan's negotiations for most parliamentary seats resolved'

UPDATED 5.20PM | We are now into second stage on negotiations for state seats, says Saifuddin.

Trade associations' call for ‘kiddie’ cigarette packs gains support

Trade associations' call for ‘kiddie’ cigarette packs gains support

10-stick cigarette packs will curb illegal trade, national trade associations say. 

PSM: We've bested DAP in Sg Siput before

PSM: We've bested DAP in Sg Siput before

History will likely repeat itself and BN will emerge the winner, says PSM.

Rafizi draws flak for branding Ambiga 'anti-Harapan'

Rafizi draws flak for branding Ambiga 'anti-Harapan'

Ambiga Sreenevasan criticises Harapan because she wants them to win, says a Bersih leader.

Laporan isu tajaan MARA diserah pada menteri

Laporan isu tajaan MARA diserah pada menteri

Kini terpulang kepada menteri yang bertanggungjawab untuk mengambil tindakan selanjutnya.

MCA leader: DAP turns Liow's positive Merdeka video into negative

MCA leader: DAP turns Liow's positive Merdeka video into negative

'It is obvious DAP cannot go beyond its political games of exploiting racial and religious divides,' slams Ti Lian Ker. 

 

Former IGP Khalid made Prasarana chairperson

Former IGP Khalid made Prasarana chairperson

He is also a 'special envoy' to enhance global ties to 'combat terrorism, extremism and human trafficking', says PM.

Why the gov't's reversal of LRA amendments does not hold water

Why the gov't's reversal of LRA amendments does not hold water

MP SPEAKS | 'If it (amendments to end unilateral conversion) was good law in 2009, why did it suddenly become unconstitutional in 2017?'

A brand new road demolished

A brand new road demolished

'Why are new facilities barely a month old being dug up, removed and discarded?'

MP: Najib an 'untrustworthy PM' for asking two-thirds majority

MP: Najib an 'untrustworthy PM' for asking two-thirds majority

Why wait until after GE14 to end unilateral conversions when opposition has given support, she asks.

Zunar wants new IGP to disband Bkt Aman's social media unit

Zunar wants new IGP to disband Bkt Aman's social media unit

The new top cop should also make fighting crime the priority, and reopen 1MDB files, says political cartoonist. 

Malala calls on Suu Kyi to condemn Rohingya treatment

Malala calls on Suu Kyi to condemn Rohingya treatment

'The world is waiting' for Suu Kyi to speak out, Malala Yousafzai tells fellow Nobel laureate.

Those probed have the right to defend themselves, LFL reminds MACC

Those probed have the right to defend themselves, LFL reminds MACC

MACC taken to task for summoning S'gor MB's aide for 'irrelevant' questioning over Unisel raid.

Cambodian paper shuts down, takes aim at Hun Sen

Cambodian paper shuts down, takes aim at Hun Sen

'We have been a burr in Hun Sen’s side for the entire time that we have been operating,' editor says. 

Thanks for admitting BN could lose in GE14, Kit Siang tells Salleh

Thanks for admitting BN could lose in GE14, Kit Siang tells Salleh

DAP veteran also claims the majority of Malays and civil servants no longer support Umno.

Trump agrees ‘in principle’ to scrap S Korean warhead weight limit

Trump agrees ‘in principle’ to scrap S Korean warhead weight limit

US president also approves purchase of billions of dollars of weapons by South Korea.

DAP vs PKR - opening salvo launched for prized JB seats

DAP vs PKR - opening salvo launched for prized JB seats

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan does not need Umno/BN to kill them, they will kill each other.’

Welcome to Washington, Mr Prime Minister

Welcome to Washington, Mr Prime Minister

COMMENT | ‘If you think this visit is going to help you, you are very wrong.’

Washington Post publishes scathing op-ed ahead of Najib's visit

Washington Post publishes scathing op-ed ahead of Najib's visit

Its columnist notes both Najib and Trump have fired top law enforcement officials and use nationalist rhetoric to stir up anger.

UN Security Council split over new sanctions against N Korea

UN Security Council split over new sanctions against N Korea

Russia advises diplomacy, while others favour new sanctions.

A kleptocracy premium for the ringgit

A kleptocracy premium for the ringgit

Currency values do mirror economic development.

A not-so-subtle message for MO1?

A not-so-subtle message for MO1?

YOURSAY | ‘One would have thought Sultan Nazrin would have waxed lyrical about Abdul Razak.’

Najib admits to dismal failure in financial management

Najib admits to dismal failure in financial management

MP SPEAKS | The PM made clear that if not for the GST, the gov't would be dysfunctional.

Anwar takes heat; SB head takes over as IGP; DAP to retaliate against PSM

Anwar takes heat; SB head takes over as IGP; DAP to retaliate against PSM

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