Archive - 30 September 2017

Khalid Ibrahim supports PAS' struggle, but won't join party

Khalid Ibrahim supports PAS' struggle, but won't join party

However, Khalid says he has no intention to join any political party.

Cops classify deaths of two navy men as 'sudden death'

Cops classify deaths of two navy men as 'sudden death'

Perak CID says the two men were undergoing orientation at the detention centre.  

GST has nothing to do with 1MDB, Najib says again

GST has nothing to do with 1MDB, Najib says again

Malaysia's decision to implement GST commended by world economists, PM says

Dr M attends prayers to free Anwar, save Malaysia

Dr M attends prayers to free Anwar, save Malaysia

In a tazkirah (sermon) after the prayer, Mahathir says Anwar's freedom can be secured through a change in government.

Johor no place for empty talk, says MB

Johor no place for empty talk, says MB

Mohamed Khaled takes a swipe at opposition pact wanting to turn Johor into its stronghold.

MACC: GE14 screening for candidates only, not family

MACC: GE14 screening for candidates only, not family

It is just screening, not an investigation assures chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad.

Call to healthy M'sians below 35 to join National Service

Call to healthy M'sians below 35 to join National Service

PLKN DG Mohmed Asri Yusof says potential trainees need only comply with simple requirements. 

Time for Kit Siang to retire, says Rahman Dahlan

Time for Kit Siang to retire, says Rahman Dahlan

Lim's unprincipled support for Mahathir a liability for Pakatan Harapan, Rahman adds. 

Liow: Substantial new faces in MCA's GE14 list

Liow: Substantial new faces in MCA's GE14 list

MCA president also says he is satisfied with party machinery’s preparation for GE14. 

Police to block German F&B event, deny giving greenlight

Police to block German F&B event, deny giving greenlight

Klang Utara district police chief Mazelan Paijan says it is because alcohol will be served at the event. 

M'sian GDP growth and competitive rank yet to benefit the people

M'sian GDP growth and competitive rank yet to benefit the people

Reports on M'sia's economic well-being trumpeted by BN do not reflect reality. 

PM to attend MACC's 50th anniversary do amid corruption allegations

PM to attend MACC's 50th anniversary do amid corruption allegations

PM also expected to officiate the MACC’s new office building at Precinct 7, Putrajaya tomorrow. 

Learning to live and let live in a multicultural society

Learning to live and let live in a multicultural society

How a Grab car ride changed my view on 'Muslims-only' service concerns.

Manila looks forward to Trump's visit in November

Manila looks forward to Trump's visit in November

Thailand's Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday, a day earlier than scheduled. 

Durian traders prick Najib's price theory, blame shortage

Durian traders prick Najib's price theory, blame shortage

Sellers and farmers cite demand exceeding supply, and not export to China, for soaring prices.

Report: Riot will not be forced to take leave, says SUPP president

Report: Riot will not be forced to take leave, says SUPP president

Dr Sim Kui Hian is concerned he could be punishing Riot wrongly. 

Of Mustafa Akyol, academic freedom and self-serving bureaucrats

Of Mustafa Akyol, academic freedom and self-serving bureaucrats

GERAK condemns the deplorable manner in which renowned author, journalist, and scholar, Mustafa Akyol was treated. 

Why closing off Penang's Love Lane at night makes sense

Why closing off Penang's Love Lane at night makes sense

This will help ensure the safety of tourists and create a healthy car-free zone.

M'sian exports and expats

M'sian exports and expats

M'sians seeking to export themselves have various options.

Annuar: Political parties' duty to encourage people to vote

Annuar: Political parties' duty to encourage people to vote

UPDATED 3.50PM | Umno has faith that the younger generations will do their bit for the country's future, he adds. 

Water level in two rivers in Kota Belud exceeds warning level

Water level in two rivers in Kota Belud exceeds warning level

Heavy downpour since 3.30pm causes flash floods in 13 villages.

Najib to have final say on BN GE14 candidates, says Annuar

Najib to have final say on BN GE14 candidates, says Annuar

UPDATED 2.58PM | The PM will ensure that BN's candidates are better than the opposition's, says Umno information chief.

Do not compromise security at Thai border, says deputy minister

Do not compromise security at Thai border, says deputy minister

Deputy Defence Minister Mohd Johari Baharum fears the extended opening hour of the border gate could lead to more smuggling, trafficking.

Jamal fries 'pro-opposition middlemen' for hiking fish prices

Jamal fries 'pro-opposition middlemen' for hiking fish prices

UPDATED 2.14PM | The red shirts leader turned fishmonger claims wholesalers have 'political motives'.

No proof PAS got money from Umno, repeats Nasrudin

No proof PAS got money from Umno, repeats Nasrudin

The PAS info chief at the Fastaqim rally rebuts Kadir Jasin calling it slander.

'Minister of Finance Inc' - an economist's probe of GLICs in M'sia

'Minister of Finance Inc' - an economist's probe of GLICs in M'sia

INTERVIEW | Terence Gomez traces the state's conflicting role in the corporate sector in his latest book. 

Formula One a tough sell for Malaysia, says promoter

Formula One a tough sell for Malaysia, says promoter

M'sia will not host the grand prix even if it was offered to the country for free.

On Irwan Serigar's superficial understanding of poverty

On Irwan Serigar's superficial understanding of poverty

The Treasury sec-gen's remarks are an insult to M'sians who simply cannot cross the poverty line.

Are Sabahans, Sarawakians, only good as No 2?

Are Sabahans, Sarawakians, only good as No 2?

COMMENT | Even the village idiot knows that a DPM has no real power.

Trump’s health secretary quits over private jet flights at taxpayers’ expense

Trump’s health secretary quits over private jet flights at taxpayers’ expense

Price to repay the nearly US$52,000 cost of his seats on private charter flights.

What Asian values are we talking about, Kayveas?

What Asian values are we talking about, Kayveas?

I’m answering all the questions he posed on the beer festival ban.

PAS supporters roughing it out at Fastaqim 2.0

PAS supporters roughing it out at Fastaqim 2.0

Enduring some discomfort is all part of the struggle for PAS' faithful.

Dr M urges Johoreans to let inept Umno leaders 'be doomed'

Dr M urges Johoreans to let inept Umno leaders 'be doomed'

These leaders are blind because they have been fed with 'dedak'.

MACC grills minister; Trump gives M'sia a miss

MACC grills minister; Trump gives M'sia a miss

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

Najibnomics and the price of Musang King

Najibnomics and the price of Musang King

YOURSAY | ‘The price of Musang King durian has skyrocketed to RM88 per kg.’

I sought military's help to fly village chiefs to Putrajaya, says Masing

I sought military's help to fly village chiefs to Putrajaya, says Masing

He says PRS could not afford to fly all 180 of them using commercial flights.