Archive - 19 September 2017

Trump: US may have to 'totally destroy' North Korea

Trump: US may have to 'totally destroy' North Korea

US president calls Kim Jong Un a ‘rocket man’ on a suicide mission.

Nor Mohamed resigns as Khazanah deputy chairperson

Nor Mohamed resigns as Khazanah deputy chairperson

The resignation is submitted at the 84th meeting of the Khazanah board of directors. 

Siti Kasim threatens to sue PAS and Harakah

Siti Kasim threatens to sue PAS and Harakah

Lawyer claims lawsuit is 'for the lies spread to the public on my korban posting.'

Southern Thai peace needs participation of all sides - Thai PM

Southern Thai peace needs participation of all sides - Thai PM

Thai government adopting peaceful means in resolving the conflict, Prayuth says.

MACC wants Interpol to help track Ops Gopi witnesses

MACC wants Interpol to help track Ops Gopi witnesses

Ten witnesses have left the country, Dzulkifli Ahmad says.

EC seeks voting solution for emergency services personnel

EC seeks voting solution for emergency services personnel

EC chairperson also says GE14 preparations in most states '96 percent complete'. 

Anwar hospitalised at HKL

Anwar hospitalised at HKL

UPDATED 8.16PM | PKR confirms that Anwar taken to hospital for unstable blood pressure.

Ibrahim Ali crowns Mat Taib the new 'King of Frogs'

Ibrahim Ali crowns Mat Taib the new 'King of Frogs'

Mat Taib given 'gold medal' for jumping parties, while Ibrahim contents himself with 'silver'.

Did RCI close shop early so Najib need not testify, asks Kit Siang

Did RCI close shop early so Najib need not testify, asks Kit Siang

This is after Mahathir claimed Najib opposed the call for an RCI into forex losses in 1993.

Grab driver pleads not guilty to assaulting passenger

Grab driver pleads not guilty to assaulting passenger

The 38-year-old man faces 10 years in jail for trying to molest the college student, among others. 

Shooting for gold

Shooting for gold

Malaysia's para athlete Muhamad Ashraf Muhammad Haisham leads the race during the finals of the 800 metres T46 event at the 9th Asean Para Games.

A wash-out in Washington

A wash-out in Washington

A case of ‘you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours’?

Remand extended for ‘datuk’ in RM40m embezzlement case

Remand extended for ‘datuk’ in RM40m embezzlement case

'Datuk' remanded for an extra three days, along with three others, following MACC request.

What did Najib offer to buy from Theresa May, Dr M asks

What did Najib offer to buy from Theresa May, Dr M asks

Ex-PM's jab is in reference to multi-billion investments Najib announced when he met Trump.

Amend education Act, register tahfiz schools - Zahid

Amend education Act, register tahfiz schools - Zahid

UPDATED 6.42PM | DPM hopes state governments agree to private Islamic schools being registered.

Tales of defection in the month of September

Tales of defection in the month of September

Nine years ago, in the month of September, a defection claim made the headlines.

SIB seeks documents that led to ‘Allah’ ban

SIB seeks documents that led to ‘Allah’ ban

They want to know what led the Cabinet to ban the term 'Allah' for non-Muslims in 1986. 

Worst divide among Malays was during your time, PAS tells Dr M

Worst divide among Malays was during your time, PAS tells Dr M

Idris Ahmad claims Mahathir is pretending to forget about his own role in dividing the Malays.

Feel free to sue us, DAP reps tell MCA veep

Feel free to sue us, DAP reps tell MCA veep

Yeo Bee Yin and Tony Pua insist there is nothing defamatory in their allegations against Chew Mei Fun.

Hong Kong fears independence talk will anger Beijing

Hong Kong fears independence talk will anger Beijing

‘It is not in the interests of HK’s development and must stop,’ says Carrie Lam.

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Increment for civil servants tops Budget 2018 wish list

Increment for civil servants tops Budget 2018 wish list

This is according to a government website, where a total of 7,773 proposals were submitted. 

More from Harapan will jump ship, claims Umno info chief

More from Harapan will jump ship, claims Umno info chief

Annuar Musa says announcements will be made in stages.

Bank Negara to issue cryptocurrency guidelines by year end

Bank Negara to issue cryptocurrency guidelines by year end

This will ensure clear guidelines for participants in the digital currency sector, says Muhammad Ibrahim.

Opposition is no saviour of the people - Salleh

Opposition is no saviour of the people - Salleh

Minister says only 'united' Umno and BN has the proven record to govern the country. 

Hwa Beng: PKA could not afford to build PKFZ in single phase

Hwa Beng: PKA could not afford to build PKFZ in single phase

UPDATED 5.50PM | The former PKA chairperson testifies in a civil suit against OC Phang for breaching her fiduciary duty. 

Cops use drone in probe on tahfiz fire

Cops use drone in probe on tahfiz fire

The technology is used by the forensic team to capture visual of the location from various angles. 

Chew plans legal action against DAP rep over land deal

Chew plans legal action against DAP rep over land deal

UPDATED 2.55PM | The MCA veep says a letter of demand will be sent to Yeo to apologise and remove her Facebook video.

Taxi industry player rejects BN politician as SPAD chairperson

Taxi industry player rejects BN politician as SPAD chairperson

Past BN politicians who led SPAD did not fulfil promises, says Shamsubahrin Ismail.

Suu Kyi condemns all rights violations in Rakhine state

Suu Kyi condemns all rights violations in Rakhine state

The Myanmar leader says she 'feels deeply' for those caught in the conflict and pledges action against the perpetrators. 

RCI hearing concludes earlier than scheduled

RCI hearing concludes earlier than scheduled

UPDATED 3.06PM | FOREX RCI | Throughout the proceedings, 25 witnesses testified and 42 documents submitted. 

Forex RCI rejects call to lodge police report against Jasa

Forex RCI rejects call to lodge police report against Jasa

UPDATED 1.53PM | FOREX RCI | It's not of relevance to the commission, its chairperson tells Dr M's lawyer. 

Annuar: We're thinking 'inside and outside the box' to recapture S'gor

Annuar: We're thinking 'inside and outside the box' to recapture S'gor

Umno information chief says BN, and not Azmin, developed Umno's 'golden child'.

PKR veep: Not an iota of truth to defection speculation

PKR veep: Not an iota of truth to defection speculation

Tian Chua says the Selangor government is stable and blames BN for the speculation.

Revoke the ban on beer festival

Revoke the ban on beer festival

'The ban sends a clear sign of creeping Islamisation, at the expense of the rights of the non-Muslims.'

MACC urges S'gor to sign corruption-free pledge without delay

MACC urges S'gor to sign corruption-free pledge without delay

Dzulkifli Ahmad wants the state to show that their administration is free from graft or misuse of power.

Religious people enjoy singing too, Perlis mufti tells Zaid

Religious people enjoy singing too, Perlis mufti tells Zaid

Mohd Asri says alcohol is considered bad by all rational people as it has become a problem to society.

Without new terms, US still leaving climate pact

Without new terms, US still leaving climate pact

Adviser Cohn however does not specify terms US would favour.

Trump campaign adviser was wiretapped under secret court orders

Trump campaign adviser was wiretapped under secret court orders

Paul Manafort was wiretapped before and after the 2016 election.

Now, we can’t even have our pints in peace

Now, we can’t even have our pints in peace

There are pious types who don’t drink beer, but prey on their daughters.

Theory about Najib's announcement not possible, says PAS leader

Theory about Najib's announcement not possible, says PAS leader

PAS will never work with Umno in any form, even if it's to form the gov't in Selangor, says Zainal Abidin Kidam.

US Navy fires two commanders after collisions off M'sia-S'pore

US Navy fires two commanders after collisions off M'sia-S'pore

Both were sacked ‘due to a loss of confidence in their ability to command’.

IRB targeting 86 firms, individuals in Sandakan

IRB targeting 86 firms, individuals in Sandakan

Legal papers will be issued to all who have failed to submit their returns and have not paid taxes.

Our glorious duty to help make America great again

Our glorious duty to help make America great again

YOURSAY | ‘Najib went to one of world’s biggest economies and offered to invest billions.’

Is Najib’s RM43bil Boeing buy in line with MAS’ plans?

Is Najib’s RM43bil Boeing buy in line with MAS’ plans?

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | He should have left the decision entirely to Malaysia Airlines.

Answering the critics of G25

Answering the critics of G25

COMMENT | Please, first understand the meaning of ‘liberal’ in our Rukun Negara.

Newsweek rushes in where M'sians fear to tread

Newsweek rushes in where M'sians fear to tread

YOURSAY | ‘This sums up the sentiment of the US establishment…’

Mat Taib move fuels defection talks; worries over PM's Boeing pledge

Mat Taib move fuels defection talks; worries over PM's Boeing pledge

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