Archive - 7 September 2017

DAP the real 'top dog' in Harapan - Tengku Sariffuddin

DAP the real 'top dog' in Harapan - Tengku Sariffuddin

PM's aide says DAP's endorsement of Dr M to head Harapan is an insult to PKR and Amanah. 

M'sia to ask for disable download function for 'Fight of Gods' game

M'sia to ask for disable download function for 'Fight of Gods' game

The Taiwanese video game, which features Jesus and Buddha fighting, can threaten racial unity and harmony, says minister. 

Report: Man who rammed into Paralympian cyclists arrested

Report: Man who rammed into Paralympian cyclists arrested

The 46-year-old man is expected to be charged with careless driving tomorrow, say police. 

MMEA foils tanker hijacking, arrests 10 pirates

MMEA foils tanker hijacking, arrests 10 pirates

The vessel transporting RM7 million worth of diesel was reported missing on Wednesday, near Terengganu. 

M'sia hopes to upgrade trade deals with US during Najib's visit

M'sia hopes to upgrade trade deals with US during Najib's visit

The plan is to upgrade an agreement signed in 2004 to facilitate trade and investment, says minister.

Rafizi warns PM of Felda settlers' anger with RM12.6bil debt projection

Rafizi warns PM of Felda settlers' anger with RM12.6bil debt projection

PKR leader projects own debt figure due to goverment's silence on Felda's accounts. 

Rosmah aide agrees with Azmin, tells Dr M to listen to ‘prisoner’ Anwar

Rosmah aide agrees with Azmin, tells Dr M to listen to ‘prisoner’ Anwar

Rizal Mansor says Mahathir must not ruin Anwar's ambition of becoming prime minister again.

Suu Kyi says Myanmar trying to protect all citizens in strife-torn state

Suu Kyi says Myanmar trying to protect all citizens in strife-torn state

The situation in Rakhine has been 'difficult' for many decades and thus, it's 'unreasonable' to expect her 'new' gov't to resolve it so soon, she says. 

I wanted Nor Mohamed sacked, says Anwar

I wanted Nor Mohamed sacked, says Anwar

UPDATED 9.31PM | FOREX RCI | 'If he didn't resign, I would have sacked him,' says the former finance minister.  

Saifuddin: PAS has 'pressed the panic button' with Harapan-DAP remark

Saifuddin: PAS has 'pressed the panic button' with Harapan-DAP remark

PAS is using DAP as a bogeyman to instil fear in Malay-Muslims, claims PKR sec-gen.

MACC chief should go to US with Najib, says Kit Siang

MACC chief should go to US with Najib, says Kit Siang

This is to find out why US investigators can gather so much evidence against 1MDB, but local agencies can't, says DAP lawmaker. 

WSJ warns Trump on White House photo-op for 'scandal-tainted' leader

WSJ warns Trump on White House photo-op for 'scandal-tainted' leader

It suggests that Hurricane Harvey be used as an excuse to call off meeting with Najib.

Dr M defends Anwar on forex losses' reporting to the cabinet

Dr M defends Anwar on forex losses' reporting to the cabinet

UPDATED 8.26PM | FOREX RCI | Anwar had reported RM5.7b losses as audited by BNM, says former PM.

Najib urged to focus on national interests ahead of Trump meet

Najib urged to focus on national interests ahead of Trump meet

‘Country should come first over personal matters,’ advises PKR's Sim Tze Tzin. 

Anwar, Sidek get into heated debate on actual losses suffered

Anwar, Sidek get into heated debate on actual losses suffered

UPDATED 8.17PM | FOREX RCI | Forex RCI chair says Anwar was aware of the 'real' losses but did not inform the cabinet. 

Amanah Youth calls for nationwide fuel hike protest

Amanah Youth calls for nationwide fuel hike protest

Protests around the country to demand the reintroduction of fuel subsidies. 

AGC will object to Azmin's bid for judicial review in Jho Low case

AGC will object to Azmin's bid for judicial review in Jho Low case

This is in relation to the S'gor MB's application to compel the IGP to arrest Jho Low. 

Nazri to PKR: Keep quarrelling, we encourage it

Nazri to PKR: Keep quarrelling, we encourage it

'The more problems you have, it is good for us (Umno),' says party supreme council member.  

Beyond the affluent, ethnic divisions still rife, says Umno man

Beyond the affluent, ethnic divisions still rife, says Umno man

Umno Youth exco Shahril Hamdan urges M'sian youths to find common values and aspirations.

PKR: Premature of IGP to say shooting of ex-AG's driver not linked to 1MDB

PKR: Premature of IGP to say shooting of ex-AG's driver not linked to 1MDB

Fahmi Fadzil says the police have not concluded their investigation into the shooting.

Azmin: S'gor has moved beyond MACC's anti-corruption pledge

Azmin: S'gor has moved beyond MACC's anti-corruption pledge

UPDATED 4.20PM | MB says the state is ready to attract more foreign investments based on accountability, transparency. 

A conversation with Bruce Gale on Najibnomics

A conversation with Bruce Gale on Najibnomics

COMMENT | Perhaps I was just another ignorant layman, but Gale's response was hard to accept.

Azmin calls for warring PKR leaders to stand down

Azmin calls for warring PKR leaders to stand down

UPDATED 4.01PM | Train your guns at the enemy, not each other, says PKR deputy president.

Mujahid: Hadi's son sounds like an Umno Youth leader

Mujahid: Hadi's son sounds like an Umno Youth leader

Amanah veep says this after PAS Youth chief declared that a vote for Harapan is a vote for DAP.

Talks with PAS: PKR sec-gen says Anwar respects collective decisions

Talks with PAS: PKR sec-gen says Anwar respects collective decisions

As such, Anwar Ibrahim will have little difficulty understanding Pakatan Harapan's decision, says PKR sec-gen.

Anwar is Harapan's de facto leader, Azmin reminds Dr M

Anwar is Harapan's de facto leader, Azmin reminds Dr M

UPDATED 3.40PM | By virtue of his position, he says, Anwar has the right to offer suggestions.

Trump, his Republican party: an American odd couple

Trump, his Republican party: an American odd couple

His legislative priorities hanging in the balance, Trump is under pressure to improve ties.

Ibrahim Ali takes Malay parties to task for not defending Zakir Naik

Ibrahim Ali takes Malay parties to task for not defending Zakir Naik

UPDATED 1.46PM | Malay parties should be protesting on behalf of preacher, Perkasa president says. 

How Rohingya insurgents built support for assault

How Rohingya insurgents built support for assault

'If 200 or 300 people come out, 50 will die. God willing, the remaining 150 can kill them with knives.'

Are PAS-induced three-cornered fights an exaggerated demon?

Are PAS-induced three-cornered fights an exaggerated demon?

COMMENT | There is a possibility that multi-cornered contests would damage not Harapan, but Umno-PAS.

Using Rohingyas for Umno-PAS unity

Using Rohingyas for Umno-PAS unity

COMMENT | Rally ostensibly against Rohingya genocide shows true nature of Umno and PAS.

Dr M never entered forex dealing room, says ex-dealer

Dr M never entered forex dealing room, says ex-dealer

UPDATED 2.20PM | FOREX RCI | Azman adds dealers mostly kept to themselves and did not socialise.

PKR lawmaker: PM ‘holding women to ransom’ over child conversion

PKR lawmaker: PM ‘holding women to ransom’ over child conversion

Gooi calls Najib's angling for two-thirds majority 'indefensible and inhumane'.

Muhyiddin, Pagoh and the coup of Permatang Pauh

Muhyiddin, Pagoh and the coup of Permatang Pauh

SPECIAL REPORT | GE14, the battle for the town, of which the former DPM is the incumbent, is expected to be a tough one.

Ex-dealer: Billions of US dollars traded daily on Nor Mohamed's orders

Ex-dealer: Billions of US dollars traded daily on Nor Mohamed's orders

FOREX RCI | Azman Mat Ali denies ex-advisor's testimony, claims he reported dealings to Nor Mohamed as well.

Trumpland doesn’t work the same way as Bolehland

Trumpland doesn’t work the same way as Bolehland

YOURSAY | ‘As Malott says, Trump cannot even stop the FBI from probing his own misdeeds.’

Two local movies banned last year, reveals Zahid

Two local movies banned last year, reveals Zahid

'Syndicate' and 'Bite' were denied LPF certs as they 'sullied the gov't' and 'insulted the country'.

Latheefa pans Rafizi for 'insinuating' Ambiga's role in Kajang Move

Latheefa pans Rafizi for 'insinuating' Ambiga's role in Kajang Move

The PKR internal sniping continues as party leader shoots back at Rafizi's defence yesterday.

Of all people, why Khalid as Prasarana chief?

Of all people, why Khalid as Prasarana chief?

And yet another questionable appointment by Najib.

A vote for Harapan is a vote for DAP, says PAS

A vote for Harapan is a vote for DAP, says PAS

Hadi’s son claims DAP is linked to the Christian evangelist agenda.

FBI claim 1MDB witnesses intimidated; Dr M wants end to PAS talks despite Anwar's letter

FBI claim 1MDB witnesses intimidated; Dr M wants end to PAS talks despite Anwar's letter

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

'Khalid's Prasarana appointment too soon, begs questions'

'Khalid's Prasarana appointment too soon, begs questions'

Former top civil servant Ramon Navaratnam says gov't must explain why an ex-cop is helming a transport GLC.

Najib, you don’t need two-thirds to end unilateral conversion

Najib, you don’t need two-thirds to end unilateral conversion

YOURSAY | ‘Didn’t you promise to repeal the Sedition Act some time ago?’

Lee Kuan Yew, Razak, worked hardest to form M'sia, says filmmaker

Lee Kuan Yew, Razak, worked hardest to form M'sia, says filmmaker

Ahmad Yazid Ahmad Puad wants M'sians to remember those instrumental to the nation's birth.