Archive - 6 September 2017

DRB-Hicom quashes talk of Chinese CEO helming Proton

DRB-Hicom quashes talk of Chinese CEO helming Proton

The priority is to formulate a business plan to ensure Proton will embark on its 'new' journey smoothly, says DRB-Hicom.

Daily claims fracas started after Saravanan arrived

Daily claims fracas started after Saravanan arrived

UPDATED 8.51PM | The deputy minister says he wasn't even 'near the fight' and will let the police investigate. 

Dr M: Must I apologise before I can take on Najib?

Dr M: Must I apologise before I can take on Najib?

The priority is saving the country from 'destruction' and fighting kleptocracy, says former PM. 

Dr M confident 'local party' can lead Harapan to victory in Sabah

Dr M confident 'local party' can lead Harapan to victory in Sabah

UPDATED 7.13PM | 'At this moment I think can we win half the number of the parliamentary seats in Sabah.'  

Petrol prices up four sen, diesel up one sen

Petrol prices up four sen, diesel up one sen

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM2.20 and RM2.48 per litre, respectively, while diesel will be RM2.05 per litre, from midnight.

Assault on media must be condemned and stopped immediately

Assault on media must be condemned and stopped immediately

The reported assault experienced by Tamil Malar's staff yesterday raises some serious questions.

Dr M admits Anwar's letter caused problems, says will end talks with PAS

Dr M admits Anwar's letter caused problems, says will end talks with PAS

UPDATED 6.50PM | 'Statement by Anwar is that he urged them to try and continue talking with their old friends'.

PKR dismisses 'sec-gen quits' rumour

PKR dismisses 'sec-gen quits' rumour

The party's HQ did not receive any letter to such effect, says party comms chief. 

KiniTV directors seek to strike out 'unconstitutional' charge

KiniTV directors seek to strike out 'unconstitutional' charge

The charges under the Communications and Multimedia Act are against the provisions of the Federal Constitution, they argue. 

DAP threat doesn't add up, let's talk real Malay issues - Zaid dares Salleh

DAP threat doesn't add up, let's talk real Malay issues - Zaid dares Salleh

He tells the minister to name a time and place to 'discuss' these issues.

JPN record shows 540,000 illegitimate births in past 11 years

JPN record shows 540,000 illegitimate births in past 11 years

However, Zahid says, not all of these children were conceived out of wedlock. 

DAP wants PM to condemn attack, demands apology from Saravanan

DAP wants PM to condemn attack, demands apology from Saravanan

UPDATED 5.42PM | Lim Kit Siang also wants the MIC president to take the deputy minister to task over 'the act of gangsterism'. 

Of Lannisters, Greece, and paying our country's debts

Of Lannisters, Greece, and paying our country's debts

COMMENT | We could well be in King's Landing, with the Iron Bank chasing us for payment.

Thousands join anti-Myanmar rally in Jakarta

Thousands join anti-Myanmar rally in Jakarta

Protesters call for expulsion of Myanmar ambassador and for diplomatic ties to be cut.

Critiquing Bruce Gale’s take on Najibnomics

Critiquing Bruce Gale’s take on Najibnomics

MP SPEAKS | Gale's new book fails to critically analyse the long-term impact of Najib's economic policies. 

Nor Mohamed: I accepted fair share of accountability in forex losses

Nor Mohamed: I accepted fair share of accountability in forex losses

UPDATED 7.38PM | FOREX RCI | Ex-BNM advisor also reveals he did not discuss the transactions with Mahathir and Anwar.

Pengasih seeks PM's help to ensure safety of rehab centre

Pengasih seeks PM's help to ensure safety of rehab centre

UPDATED 7.18PM | They need RM14 million to have their facility in Cinta Manis, Bentong, to be ready.

I accept objective and fair criticisms

I accept objective and fair criticisms

MP SPEAKS | 'I would have thought that Ambiga, of all people, would agree that speaking out on the issue publicly is a necessity.'

 

Sales tax must be restored if GST abolished, says Dr M

Sales tax must be restored if GST abolished, says Dr M

Abolishing the GST, with no source of alternative income, will be bad for the government, he adds.

 

Contesting Sg Siput will muddy Harapan’s credential as a reformer

Contesting Sg Siput will muddy Harapan’s credential as a reformer

COMMENT | PSM's Dr Jeyakumar is an exemplary MP; endangering his re-election is decidedly unwise.

Zeti: As governor, Jaffar had to take accountability

Zeti: As governor, Jaffar had to take accountability

UPDATED 6.15PM | FOREX RCI | He took the forex losses incurred in a very honourable way, she adds.

Dr M claims Najib-Trump meeting 'peak of foreign interference'

Dr M claims Najib-Trump meeting 'peak of foreign interference'

The former PM accuses Najib of visiting the US president to 'clean up his image'.

Ex-Brazil presidents charged with forming cartel

Ex-Brazil presidents charged with forming cartel

Lula and Rousseff are alleged to have committed a series of crimes involving oil firm Petrobras.

Anwar expected to testify at forex RCI tomorrow

Anwar expected to testify at forex RCI tomorrow

UPDATED 1.52PM | Based on the witness list, his lawyer says Anwar is expected to face the commission tomorrow.
 

Journo groups slam alleged violence against Tamil daily

Journo groups slam alleged violence against Tamil daily

Geramm and IOJ say physical violence against news agencies should not be tolerated.

Najib, Rosmah seek to strike out suit by PI Bala's family

Najib, Rosmah seek to strike out suit by PI Bala's family

UPDATED 1.55PM | They are also seeking to disqualify Americk from representing the family. 

New Proton CEO from China?

New Proton CEO from China?

UPDATED 1.47PM | Reports say Li Chunrong to be appointed CEO of the M’sian automobile company.

Forex RCI: Zeti, Nor Mohamed testify

Forex RCI: Zeti, Nor Mohamed testify

FOREX RCI | Former AG Ainum Mohamed Saaid is also expected to appear today. 

Trump ends 'Dreamer' immigration programme

Trump ends 'Dreamer' immigration programme

The onus is now on Congress, which has passed no major bills in 2017.

US House panel issues subpoenas to DOJ over Trump dossier

US House panel issues subpoenas to DOJ over Trump dossier

The dossier alleges Russia has collected compromising material on the US president.

The Chinese poor – forgotten and marginalised

The Chinese poor – forgotten and marginalised

Race-based economic policies have often ignored poor Chinese.

Poll: M’kini readers reject PAS talks but back PKR nonetheless

Poll: M’kini readers reject PAS talks but back PKR nonetheless

Almost 80pct believe PKR should stop negotiating, while 10pct supported the talks.

Perhaps ‘chef’ Khalid may get just desserts

Perhaps ‘chef’ Khalid may get just desserts

YOURSAY | ‘He is the first IGP to defy a court order with impunity.’

Anwar, PAS and 'side action' politics

Anwar, PAS and 'side action' politics

COMMENT | Examining the implications of possible seat negotiations between PKR and PAS.

Possible 1MDB witnesses too scared to speak, says US investigator

Possible 1MDB witnesses too scared to speak, says US investigator

Those willing to give information are worried about safety and security of themselves and their families, FBI says in a filing.

DAP should stop using Islam as a political tool

DAP should stop using Islam as a political tool

Why hasn’t DAP learnt from the mistakes it made with PAS?

Ultimately, the billions for IPIC are paid by taxpayers

Ultimately, the billions for IPIC are paid by taxpayers

YOURSAY | ‘And why are we paying IPIC if we had already paid Aabar BVI?’

'Body language of Johoreans signals wave of change'

'Body language of Johoreans signals wave of change'

Unlike before, Amanah's Salahuddin says Harapan is now able to penetrate villages and Felda settlements.

What has PSM done that's worse than Bersatu's past, asks MP

What has PSM done that's worse than Bersatu's past, asks MP

Jeyakumar Devaraj wants answers from Harapan after his party was left out of seat negotiations.

PAS snubs PKR; ex-IGP Khalid gets a new job

PAS snubs PKR; ex-IGP Khalid gets a new job

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