Archive - 8 September 2017

Also, be cautious of elements that can destroy the country, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong says in his birthday message.

Malaysian Armed Forces ready to help the Rohingya community in Myanmar, if required, says its chief.

Hopefully, the 48-year jail term and 24 strokes of the cane will be a lesson to the public, says minister Azalina Othman.

Following complaints against Steam on an online video game depicting religious figures.

Tally of refugees rises sharply, with satellite images showing burning and protests in several countries.

Ahead of his trip to the US next week, the PM adds he will also be writing an opinion piece on this.

DAP veteran says Mahathir and he are neither each other’s puppets nor puppeteers.

No internal probe against Youth members involved in the Sept 5 incident, the party chief adds.

However, he remains coy when asked if it would be called soon, saying he would need to 'check the stars'.

Red-shirts leader wants ‘drastic action’ if Myanmar gov’t remains silent on Rohingya crisis.

UPDATED 7.39PM | BN component parties must not openly quarrel over seats, adds the BN chairperson.

Doing so will help dispel rumours of an attempt to exonerate 'MO1', says Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

They want the UN to hold an emergency special session to address escalating conflict.

Cooperation among the MB and ex-MBs will ensure Umno and BN retain the state, DPM says.

Mission will aid Rohingya refugees sheltering at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.  

Anuar Wahab, from Pahang, is out on bail but must report to the nearest police station on the first of every month. 

Guan Eng's legal officer says he never 'bullied' Norlela Ariffin.

Former judge is referring to Puad's comment on Nor Mohamed of trying to protect Mahathir over the forex scandal.

This is affecting its relationship with Harapan, with PKR especially at odds with Amanah in Kelantan.

'We are very disappointed that the police have made us part of the crime when we are the victims,' says its legal advisor.

Many wept openly during a protest in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 8, 2017 over violence faced by the Rohingya community in Myanmar.

She should emulate Turkish first lady and see camps for herself, says Global Peace Mission chief.

He claims the only way to prevent allegations of cronyism is to ensure the failure of privatised projects. 

The quake is apparently stronger than a devastating 1985 tremor that flattened swathes of Mexico City. 

Penang CM wants to know why the Education Ministry barred him from visiting the school in Sg Lembu. 

We have decided to follow the national Harapan position, says S'gor coalition secretary Zuraida Kamaruddin. 

It will be held over three days from Sept 15, at the Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex.

'Revolving doors' inimical to good governance, and breeds corruption and non-accountability.

The new line-up is expected to generate new strength for state Harapan in GE14, says the MB. 

Felda and FGV are in the same boat as 1MDB financially, the PKR veep says. 

'PAS will carry the responsibility of building a welfare state, that is peaceful and developed with Islam.'

PM announces former Malakoff managing director as new FGV head.

Time is running out and Harapan needs to get over PAS, warns Salahuddin Ayub.

PAS Youth leader says party's downfall will be due to the influence wielded by Kit Siang and Guan Eng.

The conference, expected to attract about 200 participants from the Asia-Pacific region, will be held on Oct 25 and 26, says exco. 

COMMENT | Education and interfaith dialogue play key roles in stopping the witch hunt against atheists. 

The barbaric treatment of the media in the country reaches a new low.

'Perhaps it is time to revisit the topic of harm reduction when it comes to nicotine consumption.'

‘The situation in Myanmar is a communal issue caused by its unique historical context.’

UPDATED 2.59PM | The judge also orders him to pay his daughter RM10,000 in compensation.

'It is good to use the diplomatic approach most of the time, but in this case, we need to be more realistic.'

The ruling is the latest legal blow to Trump's sweeping executive order.

The boat had broken down and was capsizing in the Red Sea. 

'What the Trump administration is advocating for is nothing short of a constitutional right to discriminate.'

UPDATED 1PM | This comes after the apex court allowed NRD and two others to pose three questions of law.  

MP SPEAKS | The ministry should end their obsession and develop proper local yardsticks to assess our universities.

COMMENT | The RCI seems to be backfiring on Najib, and his US trip will likely do the same.

The AG has told Sara Netanyahu she will be indicted for fraudulently receiving items for personal use but reporting them as public expenses. 

It distracts from issues such as corruption, integrity, and empowerment, Maszlee Malik tells a forum. 

SPECIAL REPORT | While Muhyiddin's chance of winning in Muar is higher, he's unlikely to abandon Pagoh, say Bersatu insiders.

That would definitely show we’re sincere in helping refugees.

Tourism and Culture Deputy Minister Mas Ermieyati says it violates Saudi laws and the ministry will act to curb it.

The meeting with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya provided 'no meaningful information'.

Puad Zarkashi weighs in on the ongoing inquiry, asking if Nor Mohamed is being a scapegoat.

YOURSAY | ‘Harapan's main slogan should be ‘A vote for PAS is a vote for Umno.’’

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

YOURSAY | ‘Die-hard nationalists will scream but it's too late. Proton has been sold.’

Harapan Youth flays PAS and Umno for spooking Malays with the same rehashed script demonising DAP.

The gov't takes the spread of LGBT elements among Muslims seriously, says the minister.