Archive - 13 September 2017

Pua firm that Najib will get no apology

Pua firm that Najib will get no apology

The DAP lawmaker, however, welcomes the PM withdrawing the suits against him.

'Why is M'sia funding US infrastructure while seeking China funding at home?'

'Why is M'sia funding US infrastructure while seeking China funding at home?'

What impact could Malaysia make by helping to strengthen the US, asks PKR's Nik Nazmi. 

AMANAH 'tawan Kelantan' dengan pisang, limau dan rumput

AMANAH 'tawan Kelantan' dengan pisang, limau dan rumput

Menjelang PRU14, Penasihat AMANAH Kelantan dilihat agresif mengangkat bidang pertanian.

Amanah to 'capture Kelantan' with bananas, limes and grass

Amanah to 'capture Kelantan' with bananas, limes and grass

The PAS-splinter party has launched an agriculture-driven campaign to capture the state in GE14. 

MP recalls Dr M's 'Najib fears arrest in US' remark, Rafizi's 'envy'

MP recalls Dr M's 'Najib fears arrest in US' remark, Rafizi's 'envy'

UPDATED 7.38PM | The fact that Najib was 'warmly welcomed', means the US appreciates his leadership, says Umno man.

‘Post-Reformasi effect’ uniting M'sians, experts say

‘Post-Reformasi effect’ uniting M'sians, experts say

Forum panellists discuss alternatives to top-down race-based politics, launch new think tank.

Najib: M'sia needs to regain interaction with US to boost trade

Najib: M'sia needs to regain interaction with US to boost trade

Both countries have huge opportunities to explore in terms of trade and investments, says PM.  

11 weeks on, still no decrease in petrol prices

11 weeks on, still no decrease in petrol prices

RON95 and RON97 petrol will see an increase of one and four sen respectively.  

Suhakam uncovers another filthy detention centre

Suhakam uncovers another filthy detention centre

There are 'health crises' at the Tanah Merah Immigration Depot.

RMAF aircraft on standby for Rohingya relief aid

RMAF aircraft on standby for Rohingya relief aid

'Last Saturday, we undertook the first humanitarian supplies mission, says Air Force chief Affendi Buang. 

 

5,800 Sarawakians register with MACC's Gerah movement

5,800 Sarawakians register with MACC's Gerah movement

'This campaign has been well-received by the community,' says MACC state deputy director. 

'Najib made us proud, Dr M and Guan Eng eat your hearts out'

'Najib made us proud, Dr M and Guan Eng eat your hearts out'

Umno Youth leader praises PM's meeting with Trump, tells opposition that Malaysia does not need saving.

DAP urges S'wak CM to break CMS cement monopoly

DAP urges S'wak CM to break CMS cement monopoly

Ending monopoly will help reduce construction cost, especially for new dam projects, says DAP.

Rohingya man jailed for protest suicide attempt

Rohingya man jailed for protest suicide attempt

Court sentences 19-year-old for setting himself ablaze over atrocities in Rakhine State. 

Don't mortgage our economy for Trump photo-op, Azmin tells Najib

Don't mortgage our economy for Trump photo-op, Azmin tells Najib

M'sia should be bringing in investments instead of sending money away, says S'gor MB. 

Case management for rice cooker suit fixed for Nov 3

Case management for rice cooker suit fixed for Nov 3

Judicial commissioner also fixes Feb 5 and 6 as trial dates in case involving Perlis Umno.

A lopsided meeting between Trump and Najib

A lopsided meeting between Trump and Najib

COMMENT | Najib's visit to the White House should have yielded a better deal for M'sia. 

Four UM students allowed to challenge 1MDB protest guilty verdict

Four UM students allowed to challenge 1MDB protest guilty verdict

Court rules students can challenge university's guilty verdict on indiscipline charges. 

PAS: DAP's support of beer fest proves it's 'sehati sejiwa' with BN

PAS: DAP's support of beer fest proves it's 'sehati sejiwa' with BN

BN gov't has never been firm on such issues, says PAS Youth leader. 

Report: Second Chinese attack sub docks in Sabah

Report: Second Chinese attack sub docks in Sabah

Defence magazine Jane's 360 says this is a sign of deepening China-M'sian defence ties.

DBKL, noise, and haphazard parking are choking Little India

DBKL, noise, and haphazard parking are choking Little India

Let Jalan Tun Sambanthan not end up like a typical street in Chennai, please.

Al Qaeda warns Myanmar of 'punishment' over Rohingya

Al Qaeda warns Myanmar of 'punishment' over Rohingya

'The savage treatment meted out to our Muslim brothers shall not pass without punishment,' says terror group. 

Jakim calls for special prayers for end to Rohingya crisis

Jakim calls for special prayers for end to Rohingya crisis

Mosques and surau across the country are urged to hold a solat hajat this Friday.

My reply to Rais Hussin

My reply to Rais Hussin

Rais Hussin's article 'Najib is a pseudo-democrat' is a bizarre report. 

Why the rush to demolish Peel Ave heritage buildings, asks Gerakan

Why the rush to demolish Peel Ave heritage buildings, asks Gerakan

Penang Gerakan wonder why buildings to be demolished before approval of Island Hospital expansion.

Mahathir recalls taking the bus to school with late Kedah sultan

Mahathir recalls taking the bus to school with late Kedah sultan

Former premier says he had a close relationship with late Sultan Abdul Halim, who was three years his junior.

Twitterjaya baffled by PM's pledge to 'strengthen' US economy

Twitterjaya baffled by PM's pledge to 'strengthen' US economy

Critics say PM should help make Malaysia's economy 'great again', not the United States'.

Najib is open to an apology from Pua, says lawyer

Najib is open to an apology from Pua, says lawyer

UPDATED 2.35PM | The PM is open-minded and will accept an 'I am sorry Mr Prime Minister', says Hafarizam. 

Bribe givers fear us, says MACC

Bribe givers fear us, says MACC

UPDATED 1.10PM | ‘Many people I met said... the level of corruption has decreased,’ chief commissioner says.

Suu Kyi to skip UN general assembly amid Rohingya crisis

Suu Kyi to skip UN general assembly amid Rohingya crisis

'Perhaps she's got more pressing matters here to deal with,' says NLD spokesperson.

Halimah Yacob formally elected S'pore's first woman president today

Halimah Yacob formally elected S'pore's first woman president today

'Although this is a reserved election, I'm not a reserved president,' says newly minted president. 

Why can't I be gay and religious?

Why can't I be gay and religious?

COMMENT | Instead of chasing people away and ostracising them, why can't religions accept and forgive?

MACC mulls more campaigns to encourage whistleblowing

MACC mulls more campaigns to encourage whistleblowing

Chief commissioner Dzulkifli vows that the identities of informants will be protected.

Disabled activist to march and fast for Anwar's freedom

Disabled activist to march and fast for Anwar's freedom

Isaiah says he would embark on a 51-day 'march and fast' initiative from Penang to KL. 

The many roads to our freedom

The many roads to our freedom

The 'Jalan Merdeka' exhibition seeks to challenge visitors with alternative narratives about independence.

Critics using 1MDB to sabotage economy, Najib tells US-Asean business community

Critics using 1MDB to sabotage economy, Najib tells US-Asean business community

PM urges US industry captains to ignore opposition's 'noise' and evaluate Malaysia's rosy figures.

Trump likely to visit China during Asia trip

Trump likely to visit China during Asia trip

Asia trip comes amid tensions over North Korea’s nuclear tests.

Meeting with Trump 'positive and friendly', says Najib

Meeting with Trump 'positive and friendly', says Najib

Both leaders were jovial and seen shaking hands several times, while grabbing each other’s forearms.

MAS to purchase 16 Boeing airplanes, MOU inked

MAS to purchase 16 Boeing airplanes, MOU inked

Once finalised, the deal will be posted to Boeing's orders and deliveries website. 

Rosmah wants Permata Pintar students in grad school

Rosmah wants Permata Pintar students in grad school

PM's wife tells students that Permata will help them transition to postgraduate degrees. 

Apple calls iPhone X 'biggest leap forward' since original iPhone

Apple calls iPhone X 'biggest leap forward' since original iPhone

The iPhone X's has new tech and dazzling looks. It will also come with a hefty US$999 price tag.

Let's not take religious sides on Rohingya plight

Let's not take religious sides on Rohingya plight

YOURSAY | 'The Rohingya are not terrorists, but there are terrorists among them.'

Welcoming the hopeful

Welcoming the hopeful

COMMENT | Malaysians should not be too cynical of those who choose to come back to Malaysia.

‘Puad, just leave the RCI alone and let it do its work’

‘Puad, just leave the RCI alone and let it do its work’

YOURSAY | ‘If Nor Mohamed Yakcop speaks the truth, you have to accept it.’

Open letter to the prime minister

Open letter to the prime minister

Nades exercises the ‘free speech’ Najib said we have.

Working with BN in GE13 was a mistake, Waytha admits

Working with BN in GE13 was a mistake, Waytha admits

After 20-over meetings with Pakatan Rakyat then, we found no common ground, but BN was receptive, he says.

Najib is a pseudo-democrat

Najib is a pseudo-democrat

COMMENT | This US trip by Najib is nothing but a pre-election farce to save himself and his kleptocrats.

Najib’s real message to Trump – bigotry works in M’sia

Najib’s real message to Trump – bigotry works in M’sia

Najib embodies everything the Potus wishes he could do.

Mat Sabu: Set up RCI on Hang Tuah vs Hang Jebat

Mat Sabu: Set up RCI on Hang Tuah vs Hang Jebat

Amanah chief jokes about forex and Memali RCIs occurring decades after the fact.

Unusual for Najib, Trump to meet while 1MDB under probe, says US official

Unusual for Najib, Trump to meet while 1MDB under probe, says US official

‘It's a weird situation, no doubt,’ official says of the DOJ investigation.

Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Najib

Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Najib

Remarks made in the White House Cabinet Room, before the bilateral meeting.

White House: We didn't book Najib's stay at Trump Hotel

White House: We didn't book Najib's stay at Trump Hotel

UPDATED 10AM | Najib's stay at the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC has raised eyebrows.

No press conference, Najib's media shy meeting with Trump

No press conference, Najib's media shy meeting with Trump

White House press corps told that there would be no joint PC by the two leaders.

Sitting together - a recipe for racial harmony

Sitting together - a recipe for racial harmony

Racial boundaries at school are a mark of a deeper issue.

Najib meets Trump; Mahathir to face Forex RCI

Najib meets Trump; Mahathir to face Forex RCI

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