Archive - 5 October 2017

MACC swoops in on Parti Warisan veep in Sabah

MACC swoops in on Parti Warisan veep in Sabah

Warisan VP Peter Anthony was arrested after giving his statement at the MACC office.

Mahathir toils at undoing the DAP bogeyman he created

Mahathir toils at undoing the DAP bogeyman he created

'Before me, there were also many Malay leaders who worked with and even supported the DAP,' says former PM. 

Rafizi zooms in on politically appointed civil servants

Rafizi zooms in on politically appointed civil servants

Citing the civil servant positions list under the budget, he says there are 200 civil servants for PM and his wife.

 

Dr M: Tunku's Umno won independence, today's Umno pawns the country

Dr M: Tunku's Umno won independence, today's Umno pawns the country

'The scoundrels like those in Umno today would never have won independence,' says former premier. 

Khairuddin attempts to disqualify Jho Low's lawyer

Khairuddin attempts to disqualify Jho Low's lawyer

He files the application this afternoon, through Messrs Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar.

Mat Taib to speak at Umno roadshows

Mat Taib to speak at Umno roadshows

Umno info chief Zein Isma says the events will be held in nine districts, the first on Oct 17, at Lembah Jaya.

Azmin could have stopped demolition with a phone call, Noh Omar says

Azmin could have stopped demolition with a phone call, Noh Omar says

'People usually offer homes first before demolishing,' says housing and local government minister.

Prominent Miri businessman pleads not guilty to raping minor

Prominent Miri businessman pleads not guilty to raping minor

The accused appeared calm when the two charges were read before Session Court judge Steve Ritikos.

'Attack my family, and I will retaliate like never before'

'Attack my family, and I will retaliate like never before'

Syed Saddiq vows to strike with great vengeance against those who attempt to attack his family.

Fishermen face drop in catch due to Penang reclamation

Fishermen face drop in catch due to Penang reclamation

Despite pledges by federal and state governments, the fishing community claim livelihood under threat.

Oct 19 date for Suhakam inquiry on missing pastors, others

Oct 19 date for Suhakam inquiry on missing pastors, others

Former judge Mah Weng Kwai to lead the inquiry. 

Las Vegas gunman stockpiled weapons over decades, planned attack

Las Vegas gunman stockpiled weapons over decades, planned attack

But what led Stephen Paddock, 64, to unleash the carnage remains largely a mystery.

Nations must come together to stop Rohingya genocide

Nations must come together to stop Rohingya genocide

'We are deeply concerned that the Rohingya continue to be denied citizenship despite living on their ancestral land.'

Jamal's antics will cost BN votes, MCA leader warns

Jamal's antics will cost BN votes, MCA leader warns

Ti Lian Ker urges BN leaders to condemn Jamal's action, to show it is not condoned by the coalition. 

Reactions to Umno-themed event 'a matter of perception', PIBG says

Reactions to Umno-themed event 'a matter of perception', PIBG says

Mohamad Sahar Mat Din says the school's PIBG was not consulted about the event, as is the practice in all schools. 

Cops investigate Jamal for beer-smashing stunt

Cops investigate Jamal for beer-smashing stunt

Jamal being investigated for unlawful assembly, says Shah Alam district police chief.

Minister's aide under probe over fund freed on MACC bail

Minister's aide under probe over fund freed on MACC bail

Magistrate Ainna Sherina Saipolamin allowed the 61-year-old man to be released on bail of RM30,000.

China gives guns to Philippines to show it's a friend, not a foe

China gives guns to Philippines to show it's a friend, not a foe

Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte says the 3,000 assault rifles will be given to the police. 

Kit Siang sings praise of Syed Saddiq, MCA calls it a bad tune

Kit Siang sings praise of Syed Saddiq, MCA calls it a bad tune

Potential youngest minister and role model or a foolish politician seeking cheap publicity?

Schools to use European textbooks for English lessons

Schools to use European textbooks for English lessons

According to a report, the books could cost between RM78 and RM135.

Anwar's lawyers: 'RM9.5m for Shafee' claim unrebutted with evidence

Anwar's lawyers: 'RM9.5m for Shafee' claim unrebutted with evidence

High Court judge also dismisses bid by lawyers for proceedings in chambers to be held in open court.

Beer fest - S'gor exco brews five questions for IGP

Beer fest - S'gor exco brews five questions for IGP

Ean Yong wants police to explain if all events involving alcohol are a target for militants.

Umno-themed school event: Deputy minister says boss will respond

Umno-themed school event: Deputy minister says boss will respond

Chong Sin Woon says a 'consensus' has been reached on the issue.

Zaid embarks on 'save Kelantan from PAS to save Malays' mission

Zaid embarks on 'save Kelantan from PAS to save Malays' mission

'The coming election will determine if Malays can be saved. A PAS defeat in Kelantan will be the key to their revival.'

Learn from Thailand and Vietnam's visits to White House

Learn from Thailand and Vietnam's visits to White House

Thailand and Vietnam's leaders demonstrated self-confidence and bargaining skills with President Trump, unlike us.

Thais pay last respects to late King Bhumibol

Thais pay last respects to late King Bhumibol

Royal cremation to take place on Oct 26, over a year since his passing.

Syed Saddiq insists 'H' is Najib's right-hand man

Syed Saddiq insists 'H' is Najib's right-hand man

Bersatu Youth chief claims that 'H', who tried to bribe him, is a 'businessman who never comes out in the open.'

Bangladesh destroys boats ferrying Rohingya from Myanmar

Bangladesh destroys boats ferrying Rohingya from Myanmar

The commander of a border enforcement authority says it's a crackdown on human trafficking and drug smuggling. 

Jamal smashes beer bottles outside S'gor secretariat office

Jamal smashes beer bottles outside S'gor secretariat office

UPDATED 1.48PM | Don't let people of S'gor become drunk at beer parties, Umno man says, who then left without cleaning the mess. 

'Corrupt monies' seized by MACC up 400pct from last year

'Corrupt monies' seized by MACC up 400pct from last year

UPDATED 7.59PM | ‘The amount of corrupt monies seized and recovered has been staggering,’ MACC chief admits.

Ali Hamsa's backing for Ku Nan is shocking, says Kit Siang

Ali Hamsa's backing for Ku Nan is shocking, says Kit Siang

Chief secretary to the government says he has 'no problem' with Ku Nan's call to join Umno.

Report: MACC seizes over RM150 million in Sabah raids

Report: MACC seizes over RM150 million in Sabah raids

The culprits are believed to have siphoned off ministry funds meant to improve basic amenities.  

There's no 'H' in PM's office, Najib's aide rebuts Syed Saddiq

There's no 'H' in PM's office, Najib's aide rebuts Syed Saddiq

In response to  Bersatu Youth chief's claim that an aide to the PM identified as 'H' tried to 'bribe' him.

Las Vegas shooter appears to have no plans to kill, says girlfriend

Las Vegas shooter appears to have no plans to kill, says girlfriend

Marilou Danley describes Stephen Paddock as a kind, caring and quiet man, and pledges to cooperate in investigations. 

Public transport ridership falling, despite the billions spent

Public transport ridership falling, despite the billions spent

MP SPEAKS | Najib will only deserve his 'Father of public transport modernisation' title once public transport actually benefits the rakyat. 

Circle of light

Circle of light

A boy lights a candle during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

A lesson in crafting fiction for Masing

A lesson in crafting fiction for Masing

'At least let your concoction entertain, instead of irritate.'

'Trump dossier' on Russia links now part of special counsel's probe

'Trump dossier' on Russia links now part of special counsel's probe

The dossier allegedly contained salacious material about Trump.

Las Vegas sheriff gives timeline, shooter fired weapons for 10 minutes

Las Vegas sheriff gives timeline, shooter fired weapons for 10 minutes

10.15 pm - Last shots are fired from the suspect per body-worn camera.

Las Vegas gunman 'doted' on girlfriend but may have kept secrets

Las Vegas gunman 'doted' on girlfriend but may have kept secrets

Police say no indication she was aware of Paddock's plans.

If MIC had done its job, Indians wouldn't need a blueprint

If MIC had done its job, Indians wouldn't need a blueprint

YOURSAY | 'If MIC has done so much for the Indians, why are they still so poor?'

Deepavali celebrations dampened by exorbitant flour prices

Deepavali celebrations dampened by exorbitant flour prices

A Penang Hindu Association (PHA) survey on the prices of different types of flours derived from grains this Deepavali period.

Top 10: Apa lagi rakyat mahu?

Top 10: Apa lagi rakyat mahu?

Here’s the list - there are more, of course, but these provide a flavour.

Forming coalitions after elections, and not before

Forming coalitions after elections, and not before

COMMENT | Post-election coalitions, like in Germany, can result in a better deal for the people.

Potential whistleblowers stumped by legal requirements, says lawyer

Potential whistleblowers stumped by legal requirements, says lawyer

The Whistleblower Protection Act shields only those who report suspected crimes to gov't regulators.

Dr M decries dictatorship; Annuar hints Umno-PAS announcement soon

Dr M decries dictatorship; Annuar hints Umno-PAS announcement soon

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

Sneers, jeers and cheers for DAP man's queries on 1MDB

Sneers, jeers and cheers for DAP man's queries on 1MDB

From a Permatang Pauh Umno crowd at a dialogue session, after Zaidi Ahmad posted the questions to Annuar Musa.

MACC compromises integrity by accepting RM5mil from MO1

MACC compromises integrity by accepting RM5mil from MO1

YOURSAY | 'Selective gratification will always be viewed upon with suspicion.'