Archive - 20 October 2017

Defence ministry seeking for more assets in Budget 2018

Defence ministry seeking for more assets in Budget 2018

Minister says the matter was conveyed to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak recently.

Indonesian Bugis community demands apology from Dr M

Indonesian Bugis community demands apology from Dr M

 Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Zahrain Mohamed Hashim suggests Dr M apologise immediately.

Bellew expresses confidence in Izham helming Malaysia Airlines

Bellew expresses confidence in Izham helming Malaysia Airlines

In his Instagram posting, Bellew says Izham would also be a great leader for Malaysia Airlines.

Izham is MAS' new executive director, group CEO-designate

Izham is MAS' new executive director, group CEO-designate

MAS says the appointment of Izham is in line with the succession plan that MAS has put in place.  

Umno and PAS are flirting with each other, says Liow

Umno and PAS are flirting with each other, says Liow

UPDATE 9.15PM | If the Chinese back MCA again, then the party can put a stop to Islamisation.

PM: Good news for entrepreneural sector in Budget 2018

PM: Good news for entrepreneural sector in Budget 2018

He says during the 10MP alone, the gov't allocated RM1.04 billion for entrepreneurship development.  

KJ moots Commonwealth Games 2022 bid

KJ moots Commonwealth Games 2022 bid

After successfully hosting SEA Games 2017, Malaysia must seek bigger goals, says sports minister.

Commotion during FT ministry's Deepavali cash handout session

Commotion during FT ministry's Deepavali cash handout session

The RM100 is supposed to bring festive cheer, but some left in tears. 

Chaos as storms hit Sabah west coast

Chaos as storms hit Sabah west coast

JBPM has recorded six cases of fallen trees and five landslides in Sabah.

After Bellew’s departure, Nufam dubious over Khazanah’s plan for MAS

After Bellew’s departure, Nufam dubious over Khazanah’s plan for MAS

‘If Khazanah can't do it, the government should remove them from being in charge,’ says union.

Pastor Koh admitted that he was a 'marked man', inquiry told

Pastor Koh admitted that he was a 'marked man', inquiry told

Witness tells inquiry Koh complained of being followed and photographed by strangers. 

Ku Nan clears the air on Umno attendance at CPC congress

Ku Nan clears the air on Umno attendance at CPC congress

UPDATED 7.32PM | He has already spoken, footage was aired on China's national TV station, clarifies Umno sec-gen.

M'sia to play N Korea at neutral venue

M'sia to play N Korea at neutral venue

AFC general secretary says confederation was pleased the two-member associations had agreed. 

MCMC and police investigating data breach

MCMC and police investigating data breach

MCMC says Lowyat.net has been cooperative in removing the relevant ad and article.

Leiking draws parallel between Shafie and Anwar's treatment

Leiking draws parallel between Shafie and Anwar's treatment

Warisan No 2 says rivals adopting 'if you can't beat them, jail them' strategy.

Penang to host forum, screen movie on 30th anniversary of Ops Lalang

Penang to host forum, screen movie on 30th anniversary of Ops Lalang

Dr M who ordered the crackdown on the dissidents will not be able to attend the forum. 

EC: Electoral roll used in S'gor delimitation not invalid

EC: Electoral roll used in S'gor delimitation not invalid

Lack of over 130,000 addresses in the roll used in the delimitation exercise does not render it defective, EC tells court.

Shafie Apdal remanded for four days

Shafie Apdal remanded for four days

UPDATED 6.25PM | He will spend his 60th birthday behind bars. Several hundred supporters greet him at the court.

KJ: Why can Guan Eng bar journalists but not me?

KJ: Why can Guan Eng bar journalists but not me?

Guan Eng is guilty of similar practices in the past, says the Umno Youth chief.

'Stop lying, Bellew quit MAS because of Najib'

'Stop lying, Bellew quit MAS because of Najib'

Mahathir alleges Najib interfered in MAS' management in relation to Boeing deal. 

Kedah MB, MCA asked to explain state funds for Umno office

Kedah MB, MCA asked to explain state funds for Umno office

Ahmad Bashah served legal notice by DAP rep on funds Kota Darulaman never received. 

PAS wooing non-Muslims who reject DAP, Hadi says

PAS wooing non-Muslims who reject DAP, Hadi says

PAS president claims not all non-Muslims in favour of 'racist' DAP.

S’pore PM Lee says ready to step down in two years

S’pore PM Lee says ready to step down in two years

Lee says, however, that he is yet to identify a successor.

Budget looms, but where is the ombudsman?

Budget looms, but where is the ombudsman?

COMMENT | As Budget 2018 nears, will we finally have a public official tasked to ensure oversights are checked?

Malaysians and the power of new media

Malaysians and the power of new media

Fomca says haste to share information on social media without verifying facts is worrying.

Dr M: Shafie's arrest aimed at crippling Warisan

Dr M: Shafie's arrest aimed at crippling Warisan

'The aim is to cripple Warisan by arresting Shafie and scaring his supporters.'

Consumer price index rose 4.3pct in Sept

Consumer price index rose 4.3pct in Sept

Index rose to 120.3 percent on a year-on-year basis in Sept 2017 from 115.3.

Leave religion out of charity, Pastor Koh told volunteers

Leave religion out of charity, Pastor Koh told volunteers

UPDATED 8.48PM | SUHAKAM HEARING | 'Raymond specifically told volunteers... to never talk about religion', pastor's wife says.

Amid plunge in total investments, Penang nabs 45pct share

Amid plunge in total investments, Penang nabs 45pct share

The state government rakes in RM7.7 billion despite a slowdown hitting the rest of the country.

MCA: We’re better at public facilities upkeep than S’gor agencies

MCA: We’re better at public facilities upkeep than S’gor agencies

Party also vows to build public service facility on land allegedly bought 'below market rate'.

Najib: Govt always strives to find way to raise people's income

Najib: Govt always strives to find way to raise people's income

Efforts to make Malaysia a high-income nation are progressing well, says the PM.

Pastor’s wife breaks down when asked about death threat

Pastor’s wife breaks down when asked about death threat

UPDATED 8.45PM | SUHAKAM HEARING | 'I even thought of migrating to Australia but my husband loves this country,' says Liew.

Army vets want Najib to narrow pensions gap

Army vets want Najib to narrow pensions gap

Budget should address disparities in pensions of vets who retired at different times, PVATM says.

Ya Allah, not this issue again!

Ya Allah, not this issue again!

M'sians are intelligent enough to know how the word is used.

Japan's Emperor Akihito likely to abdicate at end-March 2019

Japan's Emperor Akihito likely to abdicate at end-March 2019

However, Japan's top government spokesman has denied the Asahi report.

Hadi: A vote for Harapan is a vote for Dr M's cruelty

Hadi: A vote for Harapan is a vote for Dr M's cruelty

UPDATED 12.35PM | Dr M should 'repent' for being a dictator and reducing Muslims' power, says PAS president.

No legal basis for MACC to arrest Shafie, MP says

No legal basis for MACC to arrest Shafie, MP says

MACC has no legitimate reason to arrest the Warisan leader, says lawyer N Surendren.

‘Why is Khairy so afraid of Malaysiakini?’

‘Why is Khairy so afraid of Malaysiakini?’

Yeo Bee Yin asks which of the news portal's questions Khairy was afraid to answer.

Hamas rejects US envoy's demand to recognise Israel

Hamas rejects US envoy's demand to recognise Israel

US Mid East envoy says that Hamas would need to fulfil the condition for unity gov’t to be recognised in turn.

DAP: Anifah said a lot, answered little on UNHRC seat

DAP: Anifah said a lot, answered little on UNHRC seat

UPDATED 11.25AM | Anifah only provided 'excuses' on failed UNHRC bid, says Liew Chin Tong.

Do not incite discord and fear by waking old ghosts

Do not incite discord and fear by waking old ghosts

'We have experienced enough hardship and seen enough violence.'

EPF: Gens Y, Z must diversify investments to avert risky retirement

EPF: Gens Y, Z must diversify investments to avert risky retirement

Most members close to retirement only have enough for four years, EPF reveals. 

Maduro denounces ‘brutal global campaign’ against Venezuela

Maduro denounces ‘brutal global campaign’ against Venezuela

He believes campaign against ‘Bolivarian revolution’ being waged by US, Spain and Colombia.

Annuar: Umno and PAS only working on common points, no pact

Annuar: Umno and PAS only working on common points, no pact

'Cooperation does not mean that Umno will join PAS or PAS will join Umno,' Annuar insists.

Shafie hospitalised after MACC arrest

Shafie hospitalised after MACC arrest

Warisan president sent to hospital with high blood pressure hours after his arrest, VP says.

May wants EU help over Brexit sniping at home

May wants EU help over Brexit sniping at home

EU leaders have criticised UK for trying to ’have its cake and eat it’ over Brexit.

Time to start recognising domestic workers as workers

Time to start recognising domestic workers as workers

Six years after ILO convention on domestic workers, many still lack basic labour rights.

EU hopes to save Iran nuclear deal from Trump

EU hopes to save Iran nuclear deal from Trump

The bloc, however, remains firm on Iran's supposed destabilising role in the Middle East.

Spain to suspend autonomy of Catalonia

Spain to suspend autonomy of Catalonia

Puigdemont insists referendum result is binding and must be obeyed.

Dirty weekends and rubber gloves in Bolehland

Dirty weekends and rubber gloves in Bolehland

New measures to protect a minority have been announced.

Language that cripples our thinking cripples our community

Language that cripples our thinking cripples our community

Polarised political discourse originates from how language shapes the mind.

MACC chief should blame no one but himself

MACC chief should blame no one but himself

YOURSAY | ‘Forget about who’s behind this, he should do the right thing and resign.’

MACC nabs Shafie Apdal; pastor's kidnapping compared to police ops

MACC nabs Shafie Apdal; pastor's kidnapping compared to police ops

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

PM hard-pressed to meet Nades’ 20 conditions

PM hard-pressed to meet Nades’ 20 conditions

YOURSAY | ‘For simple voters like us, fulfilling nos 4 and 5 will suffice.’