Archive - 15 September 2017

PM: Trump called me 'friend', gave a personal send-off

PM: Trump called me 'friend', gave a personal send-off

This is a sign of respect, even though critics have mocked my US visit, Najib adds.

PM announces RM30m allocation for tahfiz schools after deadly fire

PM announces RM30m allocation for tahfiz schools after deadly fire

This proves that Putrajaya helps private Islamic schools, says PM.

Dr M once encouraged EPF to invest abroad, says Najib

Dr M once encouraged EPF to invest abroad, says Najib

UPDATED 11PM | PM digs up Mahathir's past quotes to justify pledges made to the US. 

Man prays after preparing grave for tahfiz student

Man prays after preparing grave for tahfiz student

A tearful man prays after digging the grave for a boy who was killed at the Keramat tahfiz school fire.

Najib gets hero's return, says Dr M paid millions to see Bush

Najib gets hero's return, says Dr M paid millions to see Bush

UPDATED 10.36 | PM Najib Razak wastes no time and lashes out at his chief critic upon arriving at KLIA.

Cops record Dr M's statement ahead of RCI hearing

Cops record Dr M's statement ahead of RCI hearing

Police ask Dr M to go through a long list of letters and documents to prepare witness statement. 

Late Sultan Abdul Halim best example of monarchy, says Najib

Late Sultan Abdul Halim best example of monarchy, says Najib

He says the ruler, who held the post of Yang di-Pertuan Agong twice, was most noted for his dedication to the people and country.

Irwan says EPF investments not to 'strengthen' US economy

Irwan says EPF investments not to 'strengthen' US economy

It's to help us, not the US, clarifies treasurer-general Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah. 

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Geely to nominate CEO for Proton’s manufacturing arm

Geely to nominate CEO for Proton’s manufacturing arm

UPDATED 7PM | DRB-Hicom says that nomination of candidate part of the Geely deal. 

Flash floods hit Kuala Muda

Flash floods hit Kuala Muda

A total of 581 victims are affected by flash floods in Gurun, Sg Petani and Merbok.

Azmin: As PM splurges stateside, S'gor courts US firms

Azmin: As PM splurges stateside, S'gor courts US firms

S'gor MB promises that Subang and Klang residents will hear good news in a couple of weeks.

Laid to rest

Laid to rest

Victims of the tahfiz school fire laid to rest at the Raudhatul Sakinah cemetery.

MCA targets Guan Eng as 'croc' video surfaces, fish swim on roads

MCA targets Guan Eng as 'croc' video surfaces, fish swim on roads

Wee Ka Siong turns the clock back to when Penang CM vowed to solve the floods in Pahang.

Expo to showcase infrastructure successes, Najib's future plans

Expo to showcase infrastructure successes, Najib's future plans

Rahman Dahlan says the exhibition will allow the people to review various projects.

Large crowds gather at funerals of tahfiz students

Large crowds gather at funerals of tahfiz students

UPDATED 10.23PM | The funerals of students who perished in yesterday’s pre-dawn fire were held in a sombre atmosphere.

Noh Omar orders fire safety checks for all tahfiz schools

Noh Omar orders fire safety checks for all tahfiz schools

This follows the deadly blaze that claimed 23 lives at the Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah school yesterday.

Lawsuit against Najib, Zahid over RM2.6b fixed for Oct 12

Lawsuit against Najib, Zahid over RM2.6b fixed for Oct 12

The lawsuit alleges PM and DPM violated oath as public officers over the RM2.6 billion. 

Fire dept, police probe if foul play detected in tahfiz fire

Fire dept, police probe if foul play detected in tahfiz fire

They say the investigation is expected to take two to three weeks.

Home-made bomb injures 22 on packed London commuter train

Home-made bomb injures 22 on packed London commuter train

UPDATED 11.30PM | PM May denounces 5th 'cowardly' terrorist attack this year; US President Trump blames 'loser terrorist'.

Opposition can’t admit success of Najib’s US visit, say analysts

Opposition can’t admit success of Najib’s US visit, say analysts

One analyst says US visit in the face of DOJ investigation grants PM ‘moral legitimacy’.

Teary-eyed Siti Hasmah chides 'God's will' reasoning for school fire

Teary-eyed Siti Hasmah chides 'God's will' reasoning for school fire

'(They say) these children died as martyrs...But this is not the way,' she says.

Brunei to offer humanitarian assistance to Myanmar

Brunei to offer humanitarian assistance to Myanmar

The country is willing to offer financial assistance over the humanitarian situation in Rakhine. 

M'sian workers will back Najib's generous gesture, says Dr M

M'sian workers will back Najib's generous gesture, says Dr M

Of course, the former prime minister is being sarcastic.

Zahid: Gov't has no powers to take-over Islamic religious schools

Zahid: Gov't has no powers to take-over Islamic religious schools

The gov't will step up coordination efforts to prevent a repeat of yesterday's tahfiz school fire tragedy, assures DPM. 

Rafizi: Najib's EPF investment in US breaches his own ministry's rules

Rafizi: Najib's EPF investment in US breaches his own ministry's rules

He calls the promise to Trump 'maximum stupidity' as EPF has reached its foreign spending cap.

Newsweek publishes Wolfowitz's piece, heading reads 'Trump meets M'sian crook'

Newsweek publishes Wolfowitz's piece, heading reads 'Trump meets M'sian crook'

Former World Bank president tells Trump to find out who was responsible for the meeting.

MCA 'forcing' students to attend patriotic rally, claims PKR MP

MCA 'forcing' students to attend patriotic rally, claims PKR MP

UPDATED 4.45PM | William Leong says TAR University College has made it compulsory for students to attend the event. 

Why are flash floods still happening?

Why are flash floods still happening?

It is disheartening that the gov't has not looked into constructing good drainage systems.

Zaid has no right to get details of 1MDB-linked accounts, says PM

Zaid has no right to get details of 1MDB-linked accounts, says PM

Zaid wants AmBank to disclose details of four bank accounts implicated in 1MDB scandal.

Khazanah: Due diligence practised for investments

Khazanah: Due diligence practised for investments

The gov't's strategic investment arm has 15 investments in the US to date, worth US$410mil.

My prayer for Malaysia

My prayer for Malaysia

It has been said that it is always darkest before the dawn.

Seat negotiation with PAS, seek clarification on Anwar's stand, says PKR man

Seat negotiation with PAS, seek clarification on Anwar's stand, says PKR man

UPDATED 1.59PM | This will put a stop to the ongoing dispute, says PKR MP William Leong. 

All that glitters is not gold in US-M'sia relationship

All that glitters is not gold in US-M'sia relationship

COMMENT | The joint statement by Trump and Najib ignores structural realities in M'sia.

Focus on people's economic woes, Anwar urges Harapan

Focus on people's economic woes, Anwar urges Harapan

He expresses concern over the pressure faced by Malaysians due to the rising cost of living, hike in fuel prices and GST.

EPF reassures investment decisions are according to due processes

EPF reassures investment decisions are according to due processes

UPDATED 1.19PM | EPF says investment decisions are first deliberated by an internal management investment committee.

N Korea fires missile over Japan, lands far out in Pacific

N Korea fires missile over Japan, lands far out in Pacific

S Korea estimates missile flew about 3,700 km, and could reach Guam.

'Najib came through for Rohingya, give credit where due'

'Najib came through for Rohingya, give credit where due'

Trump should be more proactive, says Rohingya activist. 

G25 backs committee to probe tahfiz fire, offers 'expertise'

G25 backs committee to probe tahfiz fire, offers 'expertise'

Religious authorities must not resist inquiry into running of schools, says group. 

Defining Malaysia’s foreign policy challenges

Defining Malaysia’s foreign policy challenges

COMMENT | ‘M'sia may lack resources, but can still shape international events to its benefit.’

Three men nabbed over IS links - IGP

Three men nabbed over IS links - IGP

Cops detain three men for IS activities in Perak, Malacca and Selangor.

UN Security Council to hold urgent meeting on N Korea's missile launch

UN Security Council to hold urgent meeting on N Korea's missile launch

North Korea fired missile over Hokkaido into Pacific Ocean, say media reports. 

Theresa May and Najib reaffirm strong UK-Malaysia ties

Theresa May and Najib reaffirm strong UK-Malaysia ties

The two PMs chat about terrorism, trade and a KIV on a combat jet purchase.

Johor ruler: Shut down all illegal premises, including schools

Johor ruler: Shut down all illegal premises, including schools

Immediately identify schools at risk of fire in Johor, says sultan in tahfiz school fire aftermath.

Rohingya man who attempted suicide should not be in jail

Rohingya man who attempted suicide should not be in jail

'Attempting suicide is not a crime, and anyone who tries to do so should never be treated as a criminal.'

Trump to pitch 'America First' agenda in UN debut

Trump to pitch 'America First' agenda in UN debut

He is likely to touch on North Korea and Iran in addition to the sovereignty theme.

Penang hit by flash floods following downpour

Penang hit by flash floods following downpour

UPDATED 1.54PM | Videos posted on Facebook show fallen trees and submerged cars in various parts of the state. 

Najib-Trump meet masterstroke or master joke?

Najib-Trump meet masterstroke or master joke?

MP SPEAKS | It was more a 5 minute 58 second exchange that launched a thousand jokes.

PAS Youth’s perverted sense of right and wrong

PAS Youth’s perverted sense of right and wrong

YOURSAY | ‘They should protest against graft instead of beer fests.’

Dr M sad fire tragedy from 28 years ago repeated itself

Dr M sad fire tragedy from 28 years ago repeated itself

Ex-PM urges schools to review safety standards following yesterday's incident. 

I prefer my children to live, not die as martyrs

I prefer my children to live, not die as martyrs

We cannot let the tahfiz schoolchildren die in vain.

Dr M eyes Putrajaya, Langkawi seats if forced into GE14

Dr M eyes Putrajaya, Langkawi seats if forced into GE14

EXCLUSIVE | Mahathir in an interview reveals he won't take on Najib's seat Pekan.

PM’s American version of Nothing to Hide

PM’s American version of Nothing to Hide

YOURSAY | ‘He would have shown true leadership and credibility by facing the press.’

US a safe place for M'sian investments, says don

US a safe place for M'sian investments, says don

National Council of Professors’ Mohamed Mustafa says even China’s been investing in the US.

Najib’s chequebook diplomacy

Najib’s chequebook diplomacy

COMMENT | No other PM has displayed such a flair for big power gamesmanship as Najib.

Dr M mocks 'America saviour' Najib; US court stays 1MDB suits

Dr M mocks 'America saviour' Najib; US court stays 1MDB suits

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