Archive - 16 September 2017

The Philippine president questions the agency's focus on teenage deaths in the state's war on drugs.

Hundreds of Singaporeans, most dressed in black, held a silent protest at Speakers' Corner today.

We should not be hasty in pronouncing judgments on the Najib-Trump meeting.

British police describe the 18-year-old's arrest as 'significant'. 

UPDATED 10.09PM | Six suspects' urine test results came back positive for ganja use, KL police chief says. 

Rohani Abdul Karim says this was because the fire victims are still traumatised. 

Abdul Aziz Isa was reportedly detained under Section 504 of the Penal Code which deals with intentional insult. 

Azmin says the first principle to transform a nation is to have the courage of conviction to push for reforms. 

During a Malaysia Day dialogue, he quips he can't speak on behalf of the federal gov't but may be able to do so in November.

UPDATED 8.07PM | Hamidah's resignation was announced later today by Bersatu sec-gen Shahruddin Md Salleh.

Why are we calling the victims martyrs, instead of prosecuting the wrongdoers?

However, the company says it is committed to functional streamlining which is an on-going process. 

MP SPEAKS | We thank Najib for showing us that GST is no longer needed, based on his US visit. 

'God willing, if there is a perpetrator of the crime, or anybody behind it, he or she will never ever escape legal action.'

Zahid says this will prevent a medical specialists brain drain to other countries.

Government fights IS to safeguard all Malaysians, including Chinese, Najib adds.

One centre remains open after heavy rains this week triggered floods across the state.

I think Najib is handling the international audience the same way he handles rural Malaysians. 

'I want a stronger Chinese representation in the BN government. We need the number to go up, says PM.  

'The next gov't God willing will continue to be BN,' says PM. 

Najib says the increased investments from China would benefit Malaysia’s economy. 

He takes a not-so-veiled swipe at Dr M for allegedly not doing as much for the Chinese.

The ministry has received no reports so far concerning the explosion on a Tube train heading to the Parson Green this week.

This follows the floods after several hours of heavy rain early yesterday morning.

The Umno minister rebuts criticisms of Najib's US promises recalling Mahathir's statement 12 years ago.
 

'As citizens, we are proud of what our country has achieved, says Minister. 

State failed to implement preventive measures against soil erosion, says Sahabat Alam Malaysia president.  

International weekly's calling Najib a crook should not go unchallenged, say M Kula and Tony Pua. 

The daily reports the firm has settled claims to future earnings in order to move on.

COMMENT | In blind defense of PM, the minister affirms opposition has not kept up with their readings on aviation purchases. 

Trump comments appeared to point the finger at British police.

COMMENT | Amanah and Bersatu make win-win deal difficult for PAS.

The present road networks already have the capacity to handle 97% car modal share.

INTERVIEW | PAS has the most to lose in the event of three-cornered fights, he contends.

I’m almost certain that nobody will be held accountable for these deaths.

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

YOURSAY | ‘Who is accountable for this tragedy that has left so many families grieving?’