Archive - 6 October 2017

Conspiracy to topple TMJ as FAM president absurd, says Khairy

Conspiracy to topple TMJ as FAM president absurd, says Khairy

'If there is a conspiracy, this is the work of the insane,' says minister.

Subra: MIC ready to discuss seat swapping with BN partners

Subra: MIC ready to discuss seat swapping with BN partners

But plans to defend nine parliamentary seats and 19 state seats it contested in GE13 will remain. 

Monitor migrants at Taman Pandan Mewah, says rep

Monitor migrants at Taman Pandan Mewah, says rep

Iskandar Samad takes the MPAJ, immigration, and the police on a 'location survey' to several migrant-run shops.

After debate snub, BN man reminds Pua of alleged RM100k loan

After debate snub, BN man reminds Pua of alleged RM100k loan

See-to says despite political differences, he was the first to congratulate Pua when he became MP in 2008.

Police: Billions involving fake investment schemes recorded

Police: Billions involving fake investment schemes recorded

'We remind the public not to be easily duped with such schemes,'  says Bukit Aman. 

E-Harakah to adopt subscription model

E-Harakah to adopt subscription model

PAS' organ will charge RM10 a month for special reports and statements by leaders.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin to be charged with royal insult

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin to be charged with royal insult

However, Thai attorney general does not indicate how Thaksin committed lese-majeste.

50 PAS members in Tendong quit party, join Umno

50 PAS members in Tendong quit party, join Umno

Group’s spokesperson, Mat Zahid Junoh, says they are disappointed with the situation in PAS now.  

Debate dare: Pua wants to duel with the boss, not a 'nobody'

Debate dare: Pua wants to duel with the boss, not a 'nobody'

Rafizi says he never hid behind Najib's refusal to tell all on 1MDB to avoid being transparent on Invoke.

DPM: Turkish journo's book contravenes norms of M'sian society

DPM: Turkish journo's book contravenes norms of M'sian society

He says the ban on the book was done after taking into consideration several other factors.

Umno flags at school neither political nor unusual, minister says

Umno flags at school neither political nor unusual, minister says

'The country's independence is the fruit of Umno's struggle with MCA and MIC.'

BN man accepts Rafizi's tax debate dare, but demands tunnel-tussle with Pua

BN man accepts Rafizi's tax debate dare, but demands tunnel-tussle with Pua

Abdul Rahman Dahlan's deputy sets one condition – Rafizi must get Pua to debate on Penang project.

Minister: Files handed over to MACC over Sabah graft probe

Minister: Files handed over to MACC over Sabah graft probe

Some officers from the ministry were called in by the MACC, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob. 

Why no lawsuit despite three legal letters, Gerakan man asks Guan Eng

Why no lawsuit despite three legal letters, Gerakan man asks Guan Eng

Does this mean his remarks on the Peel Avenue land deal are not defamatory, wonders Jason Loo. 

Klang council expected to spike German F&B fest amid security fears

Klang council expected to spike German F&B fest amid security fears

This comes after an informal meeting today between the council's president and 10 non-Muslim councillors. 

Anti-kleptocracy rally: Lukewarm response forces organiser to switch gears

Anti-kleptocracy rally: Lukewarm response forces organiser to switch gears

Faiz Fadzil says some speakers forgot to promote the rally, during a roadshow to promote the rally.

MACC secures five-day remand for Warisan VP

MACC secures five-day remand for Warisan VP

Magistrate also grants similar detention order for a 52-year-old businessman.

Tory plot to topple Theresa May revealed

Tory plot to topple Theresa May revealed

Former party chairperson says up to 30 Conservative lawmakers will support a bid to oust May.

Guan Eng: DAP attractive enough to support without 'indoctrination'

Guan Eng: DAP attractive enough to support without 'indoctrination'

Sec-gen says party can attract support on its own merits, no need for compulsion.

PSM's 'bigger picture' not about switching from Coke to Pepsi

PSM's 'bigger picture' not about switching from Coke to Pepsi

We want to change the type of politics and the type of leadership, says Dr Jeyakumar.

Remand extended for two navy personnel in assault probe

Remand extended for two navy personnel in assault probe

Magistrate extends remand by three days so investigations into the alleged assault can continue.

Teng: Klang council to decide on fate of German F&B fest

Teng: Klang council to decide on fate of German F&B fest

Police 'permission' unnecessary, but security concerns may have to be factored in, says S'gor exco member.

PSM: Vote us where we contest, vote Harapan where we don’t

PSM: Vote us where we contest, vote Harapan where we don’t

Press kit, however, states PSM is still open to an electoral pact or cooperation.

Arrested Warisan veep innocent until proven guilty, Shafie says

Arrested Warisan veep innocent until proven guilty, Shafie says

Show of strength in KK airport seen as sign of party unity in wake of Peter Anthony's arrest. 

Have absolute faith in Dr M, says Zaid on seat allocation dispute

Have absolute faith in Dr M, says Zaid on seat allocation dispute

Bersatu will naturally want the most seats, or its claim of being an alternative to Umno will ring hollow.

Dear PM, please stop creating useless 'patriotic' campaigns

Dear PM, please stop creating useless 'patriotic' campaigns

COMMENT | How much of the rakyat's money is being spent on logos, cheesy songs, and airtime?

Jasa: Azmin helps 'nasi lemak anak dara', but not workers?

Jasa: Azmin helps 'nasi lemak anak dara', but not workers?

UPDATED 2.45PM | This follows demolition of houses once occupied by Subang Airport mosque committee members.

Rescuers at Las Vegas massacre tell of chaos, then eerie silence

Rescuers at Las Vegas massacre tell of chaos, then eerie silence

It was the longest 50 minutes of firefighter Larry Haydu's life.

Zahid: No political element in MACC's Sabah blitz

Zahid: No political element in MACC's Sabah blitz

UPDATED 1PM | DPM says public must trust MACC and that the investigation has been transparent.

Jamal, there are better ways to protest an issue

Jamal, there are better ways to protest an issue

His latest stunt is childish, ineffective, and a waste of money. 

Chong Wei asks M’sian diver in doping row to ‘stay strong’

Chong Wei asks M’sian diver in doping row to ‘stay strong’

'Failing a dope test is really tough on an athlete. I know because I went through it,' he says.

Better election outcomes with multi-party competition

Better election outcomes with multi-party competition

COMMENT | Here’s something Germany has to offer other than BMWs and Oktoberfest.

Shopee cements position as leading shopping destination with launch of Shopee Mall

Shopee cements position as leading shopping destination with launch of Shopee Mall

A dedicated portal for over 300 leading brands, Shopee Mall offers 100% Authentic guarantee (or double your money back), 15 Days Return policy, and Free Shipping nationwide

Smokescreens that hide the real issues

Smokescreens that hide the real issues

While Jamal grabs our attention with his antics, what key issues are we neglecting instead?

MCKL students maintain their winning streak at inter-college Science competitions.

MCKL students maintain their winning streak at inter-college Science competitions.

MCKL students maintain their winning streak at inter-college Science competitions.

How the Las Vegas shooter foiled a well-drilled counter-terrorism plan

How the Las Vegas shooter foiled a well-drilled counter-terrorism plan

Despite years of anti-terrorism training by police, the shooter proved a slippery adversary.

Zahid refuses to weigh in on 'political' school event controversy

Zahid refuses to weigh in on 'political' school event controversy

UPDATED 12.50PM | Not commenting on the school event, Zahid passes buck to the federal territories minister. 

Umno No 2 disavows Jamal's beer stunt

Umno No 2 disavows Jamal's beer stunt

UPDATED 11.49AM | There are 191 Umno division chiefs and 190 didn't smash anything, says Zahid Hamidi. 

Extremism begins in the mind, and ends in violence

Extremism begins in the mind, and ends in violence

Extremism must be challenged, unpacked and dismantled.

US special counsel’s team met with 'Trump dossier’ author

US special counsel’s team met with 'Trump dossier’ author

Former MI6 oeprative Christopher Steele met with representatives of special counsel Robert Mueller.

Beer fest - round and round the mulberry bush they go

Beer fest - round and round the mulberry bush they go

YOURSAY | ‘Does the IGP mean to say, there is no security threat in Johor.’

The ‘froth’ over beer festivals

The ‘froth’ over beer festivals

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini takes a gulp of the controversy.

Jamal arrested following beer bottle-smashing stunt

Jamal arrested following beer bottle-smashing stunt

The magistrate allows police request to hold Jamal Md Yunos and seven others for three days.

MACC moves in on Warisan veep; Jamal stages beer stunt

MACC moves in on Warisan veep; Jamal stages beer stunt

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

Umno-theme school event violates ministry guidelines

Umno-theme school event violates ministry guidelines

YOURSAY | ‘I send my child to school for an education, and not for party political propaganda.’