Archive - 18 September 2017

MACC detains man over Gatco land sales

MACC detains man over Gatco land sales

The man is held after he came to MACC office in Putrajaya to have his statements recorded.

Four pupils, two college students held in 'drug party'

Four pupils, two college students held in 'drug party'

They are among 26 people detained by the police at the Kelisa Apartment in Perai. 

Floods: DAP rep calls for federal gov't cooperation

Floods: DAP rep calls for federal gov't cooperation

Jagdeep says floods should be attended to quickly regardless of their political leanings.

Flight attendants union worried by MAS' planned Boeing purchases

Flight attendants union worried by MAS' planned Boeing purchases

'The gov't injected RM6b and now more money is willingly spent. Is MAS making huge profits already?' 

‘Macau scam’ syndicate members nabbed in Malacca

‘Macau scam’ syndicate members nabbed in Malacca

Cops say scammers posed as bank, court or police officers over the phone.

S'gor reps deny possible defections, coup

S'gor reps deny possible defections, coup

UPDATED 10.45PM | A PKR rep says such claim was to distract from yesterday's anti-climatic announcement.

Taxi companies must wake up to the new tech-driven reality

Taxi companies must wake up to the new tech-driven reality

Uber and collaborators now offering Proton cars for lease to drivers.

Split opinions among Harapan MPs over beer festival

Split opinions among Harapan MPs over beer festival

DAP and PKR lawmakers condemn beer fest ban, but Amanah MP says it promotes alcoholism.

Chew denies Pua's claims over 'below market rate' land deal

Chew denies Pua's claims over 'below market rate' land deal

UPDATED 6.45PM | MCA veep says the DAP lawmaker 'knows nothing about how land issues work'.

Will Mahathir join Umno next?

Will Mahathir join Umno next?

A Harakah Daily article states that it would not be impossible for Mahathir to return to Umno.

PAS hails cancellation of beer festival; DAP and MCA cry foul

PAS hails cancellation of beer festival; DAP and MCA cry foul

Zaid slams those against the event but okay with taking 'two or three young wives'.

Rohingya suicide attempt symptom of the humanitarian crisis

Rohingya suicide attempt symptom of the humanitarian crisis

'M'sia should focus on the larger issue of genocide and ethnic cleansing within our own Asean community.'

Bank Negara has recovered from forex losses, says Dr M

Bank Negara has recovered from forex losses, says Dr M

Former PM reiterates that forex RCI has failed at painting him in a bad light.

PKR: If PAS wants to contest 42 seats, why remain in S'gor gov't

PKR: If PAS wants to contest 42 seats, why remain in S'gor gov't

Is PAS trying to give an opportunity for BN to rule S'gor again, state PKR Youth secretary asks.  

Provide youth with access to comprehensive sex ed

Provide youth with access to comprehensive sex ed

‘Should we be focusing on preventive mechanisms or remedial efforts in dealing with sex abuse?’

RTD rebranding to be people-friendly, says new DG

RTD rebranding to be people-friendly, says new DG

Shaharuddin Khalid, formerly from MACC, vows to take the road transport department 'higher'. 

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EPF investment in US for better returns, says deputy finance minister

EPF investment in US for better returns, says deputy finance minister

After 60 years of independence, M'sia should not 'just wait' for foreign investors, says Othman Aziz. 

Najib's announcement – coup attempt that did not follow the script?

Najib's announcement – coup attempt that did not follow the script?

Amanah Youth believes there was supposed to be more to the announcement of ex-MB's return to Umno.

IGP orders KL police to probe info leak on tahfiz fire

IGP orders KL police to probe info leak on tahfiz fire

Police question 13 personnel over leak, may haul up more from outside the force. 

Any accountability for religious institutions?

Any accountability for religious institutions?

COMMENT | The prevailing attitude is that everything happens according to God's will, hence no one is held to account.

Anina's allegations 'not quite right', says Muhyiddin

Anina's allegations 'not quite right', says Muhyiddin

Her initial quit decision due to not having a job or money, says Bersatu president.

Customs to be corporatised by 2018

Customs to be corporatised by 2018

Treasury sec-gen says planned corporatisation exercise delayed due to GST.

Up to 40pct of TBH RCI recommendations implemented, says ex-judge

Up to 40pct of TBH RCI recommendations implemented, says ex-judge

The onus is on the government to implement the recommendations, says former RCI head James Foong.

Daim: Onus was on Bank Negara to tell me about forex trading

Daim: Onus was on Bank Negara to tell me about forex trading

UPDATED 2.53PM | The ex-finance minister says OSA laws meant only the governor would have knowledge at the time.

Niosh to join task force on safety at residential religious schools

Niosh to join task force on safety at residential religious schools

UPDATED 4.43PM | DPM says occupational safety and health body invited into the task force.

Relative of Second Link accident victim seeks witnesses

Relative of Second Link accident victim seeks witnesses

It has been two weeks since help was sought, but no witness has come forward.

Forget Langkawi or Putrajaya, fight me – Nazri dares Dr M

Forget Langkawi or Putrajaya, fight me – Nazri dares Dr M

UPDATED 3.05PM | Minister wants former premier to contest against him in Padang Rengas.

When our children die

When our children die

Raising a child is by no means an easy feat.

AG yet to receive MACC's probe papers on SRC

AG yet to receive MACC's probe papers on SRC

UPDATED 2.45PM | Apandi says it's best to study things thoroughly before submitting the papers.

Tahfiz fire teen suspects may be spared death penalty

Tahfiz fire teen suspects may be spared death penalty

UPDATED 2.57PM | AG says teen suspects likely to be protected by Child Act 2001.

Putrajaya to amend GST Act to tax online transactions

Putrajaya to amend GST Act to tax online transactions

Customs DG says the amendment is to enable the gov't to tax foreign companies operating in M'sia under the digital economy.

Nazri unsure what Mat Taib can do for Umno

Nazri unsure what Mat Taib can do for Umno

UPDATED 2.53PM | 'We don't need them. We are prepared to face the polls with or without them'.

Nazri: PM’s Boeing jet ‘shopping spree’ is necessary

Nazri: PM’s Boeing jet ‘shopping spree’ is necessary

UPDATED 2.27PM | It would be a shame for MAS to fly an ageing fleet, minister says.

'Beer festival cancelled due to political sensitivity'

'Beer festival cancelled due to political sensitivity'

UPDATED 7.55PM | This was the reason given by DBKL in ordering the cancellation, says Mybeer Sdn Bhd. 

Rosmah's aide claims DAP's 'janji haprak' surfaces in Penang floods

Rosmah's aide claims DAP's 'janji haprak' surfaces in Penang floods

Before elections, he says, voters are promised the moon and the stars.

'Vote for MCA to keep BN's brand of moderation'

'Vote for MCA to keep BN's brand of moderation'

'A vote for the opposition is a vote for individual leadership, dictatorial personalities and extremism.'

Why didn’t Najib ask his 'friend' Trump about Muslim ban?

Why didn’t Najib ask his 'friend' Trump about Muslim ban?

It is surprising that he is so proud of his friendship with the most Islamophobic president in US history?

My reply to Foreign Minister Anifah Aman

My reply to Foreign Minister Anifah Aman

COMMENT | On Chinese illegal fishing vessels, submarines and the South China Sea.

RCI should quiz Pak Lah on Nor Yakcop's ministerial appointment

RCI should quiz Pak Lah on Nor Yakcop's ministerial appointment

COMMENT | 'Surely the public would wish to know what interest the ex-PM and his family had in pursuing such an inappropriate appointment.'

Dr M: Najib should appear before forex RCI

Dr M: Najib should appear before forex RCI

LIVE REPORT | FOREX RCI | All eyes are on Mahathir and Daim as the probe into the 80s scandal steps up.

Pua: Did Najib make empty promises to impress Trump?

Pua: Did Najib make empty promises to impress Trump?

How else can the hefty investment by EPF in the US be justified, asks DAP lawmaker. 

Najib's worldwide contribution to mankind

Najib's worldwide contribution to mankind

But, to be 'Najib hand-bagged' is a fate most try to avoid...

For Dr M, an apology needs to go both ways

For Dr M, an apology needs to go both ways

INTERVIEW | Dr Mahathir Mohamad shares his thoughts on calls for him to apologise for his past.

Najib’s illogical Chinese bullseye

Najib’s illogical Chinese bullseye

The Malay community is split not because of the Chinese community…

Husam believes Dr M can capture Putrajaya seat

Husam believes Dr M can capture Putrajaya seat

‘He will be able to do it. I am confident Mahathir will win if he contests’, says the Amanah veep.

PM, where’s the part on US helping Malaysia?

PM, where’s the part on US helping Malaysia?

YOURSAY | ‘EPF money to support the infrastructure redevelopment in US? What an irony.’

PM's anti-climatic reveal; Putrajaya's diplomacy; targeting Chinese in speech

PM's anti-climatic reveal; Putrajaya's diplomacy; targeting Chinese in speech

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

'Najib-Trump meet an expensive PR show at our expense'

'Najib-Trump meet an expensive PR show at our expense'

YOURSAY | 'Fact is, the White House show was orchestrated with the rural folks in mind.'