Archive - 4 October 2017

This was after the decision not to refer some 3,600 MAS workers' cases.

Without mentioning names, he says media which carried the claims have no credibility and cannot be trusted. 

UPDATED 8.36PM | 'Such practice has spread to Malaysia under the leadership of prime minister Najib Abdul Razak,' says former premier. 

The crown prince says many in the association 'dreaming' of becoming president. 

The two families will be offered public low-cost accommodation in Kota Damansara, says S'gor MB.

The task force to study issues related to harassment of high-performance athletes will be headed by former 'track queen' Marina Chin. 

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM2.19 and RM2.49 per litre, respectively, while diesel will be RM2.17 per litre, from midnight. 

This is to address drink driving concerns, and to keep up with the 'current trend' in Germany, says organiser. 

UPDATED 8.18PM | Bersatu Youth chief says was sent the 'personal' photos in a bid to silence him over bribery allegation.

UPDATED 6.42PM | Civil servants are matured enough to see what the S'gor state gov't has done, and they should be left out of politics, says S'gor MB. 

The prince of Wales’ tour starts in KL and ends on the former Prince of Wales Island, Penang.

The potential sale marks a further retreat by Petronas in Canada.

Mohd Hashim Abdullah says the EC will not make voter registration compulsory as it would require an amendment to the constitution. 

New search needs evidence, and cannot be done for it's own sake, says transport minister.

Deputy home minister says all sides should talk instead of persisting with individual claims. 

The PJ police chief has written a letter to the city mayor, saying there is intel that militants will target the event at One Utama. 

There was no such information received for previous beer festivals, says IGP. 

UPDATED 4.54PM | Former Bersatu founding member says he never received 'dedak' to quit the party.

The Umno info chief hints there will be an announcement soon by both parties that will make 'Muslims and Malays very happy'.

COMMENT | Plenty of conviction but little cogency behind Umno info chief's town hall performance.

Seremban High Court acquits the 20-year-old of cannabis trafficking charges after police confession. 

Stephen Paddock’s neighbours put up signs saying 'We did not know him' after mass shooting. 

COMMENT | KL branch of Malaysian Historical Society explains reasons for Umno flags at Putrajaya school.

The event at Putrajaya primary school is just like abuses carried out in North Korea, says Penang CM.

Syed Hamid Albar laments racial divisiveness and the rise of fake news.

Why isn’t the US president reciprocating Najib’s 'strengthening' visit to the US, asks DAP rep.

Palace institutes weekly 'open days' for officials to brief ruler on development projects in the state. 

UPDATED 2.59PM | The judges rule that the appeal notice filed by the S'wak legislative assembly's secretary is valid.

Central bank will make a decision on sale of cryptocurrencies by year end.

How can the event be political if Umno song was not even played during opening ceremony, they ask.

UPDATED 6.51PM | Demolition of three houses and two shops near Subang Airport carried out on MAHB's orders. 

Central bank will publish names of institutions that don’t comply with regulations.

This comes after it was announced yesterday that the gov't has banned “Sapuman - Man of Steal ”.

Marilou Danley's return to the US coordinated with FBI authorities, police official says.

Recent cases show signs of a wider crackdown on peaceful political dissent in M'sia, the NGO said. 

‘Irresponsible behaviour’ of these leaders has undermined social harmony, King Felipe VI says.

Sources say scale of this case will put other corruption scandals to shame. 

UPDATED 5.40PM | Marilou Danley arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. 

UPDATED 11.41PM | Along with activist Mandeep Singh, they were initially granted discharge not amounting to acquittal. 

Nothing wrong with re-enacting Umno's struggle for Merdeka in school, says Razlan Rafii.

Tim Leissner has failed to provide documents to assist the Finra probe.

Ku Nan is ‘Exhibit A’ on why anything is better than Umno.

COMMENT | It appears the ministry just does not care about the real issues affecting schools.

SPECIAL REPORT | Why brands are shelling out money for Gen Y to promote their products on social media.

YOURSAY | ‘Everything said at the MACC’s building launch sounded hollow.’

YOURSAY | ‘I am an old soldier and as far as I can see they don't look anything like having fought the communists.’

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