Archive - 21 October 2017

Landslide at Mt Kinabalu, no injuries or deaths reported

Landslide at Mt Kinabalu, no injuries or deaths reported

The landslide occured at about 3.45PM.

Spain will sack Catalan government, call regional election

Spain will sack Catalan government, call regional election

The Spanish government says it has to take these steps to prevent Catalan independence.

US warns public about attacks on energy, industrial firms

US warns public about attacks on energy, industrial firms

The report appears to describe groups working in the interests of Russia, says an expert. 

Timeline of Penang floods and landslides

Timeline of Penang floods and landslides

A number of floods and landslides have occurred on the island over the past year. 

Shafie Apdal's special officers remanded

Shafie Apdal's special officers remanded

Their remands come after MACC secured a four-day remand against the Warisan president yesterday.

Shafie's arrest 'blessing in disguise' for Harapan, says Amanah delegate

Shafie's arrest 'blessing in disguise' for Harapan, says Amanah delegate

'Believe me when I say, the people in Sabah are no strangers to change of government,' Hamzah Abdullah says

Najib saddened by Penang landslide, BN leaders blame state gov't

Najib saddened by Penang landslide, BN leaders blame state gov't

MIC and Umno Youth call for Lim Guan Eng to be held accountable for the incident. 

Prosecution chief heads task force on Dzulkifli Ahmad probe

Prosecution chief heads task force on Dzulkifli Ahmad probe

'The head of the prosecution division will continue to report any development directly to me,' says AG.  

Cops ready to perform DNA tests on militant Dr Mahmud's body

Cops ready to perform DNA tests on militant Dr Mahmud's body

Bukit Aman says it will be difficult to confirm the death of Mahmud without DNA evidence. 

Shafie discharged from hospital, enters MACC lock-up

Shafie discharged from hospital, enters MACC lock-up

The Warisan president will co-operate with probe despite still being on medication, says party sec-gen.

PAS says bye-bye to Mahfuz, drops him from GE14 list

PAS says bye-bye to Mahfuz, drops him from GE14 list

UPDATED 6.37PM | Surely Mahfuz won't represent PAS 'if he is already with Harapan', says PAS Kedah deputy chief.

Two protesters for Teoh Beng Hock nabbed outside Najib event

Two protesters for Teoh Beng Hock nabbed outside Najib event

The pair were released from police custody at 4pm.

CM vows full state inquiry into Penang landslide

CM vows full state inquiry into Penang landslide

UPDATED 10.53PM | The project developer expresses its regrets over the incident.

Understand and respect royal institution, says Tengku Abdullah

Understand and respect royal institution, says Tengku Abdullah

It is sad there are people who do not appreciate the role of the royal institution, says Pahang regent.  

Veterans' wishlist for Budget 2018

Veterans' wishlist for Budget 2018

'Many armed forces personnel retire young and are left to fend for themselves'.

MACC chief ticked off for contradictory stance on pre-GE swoop

MACC chief ticked off for contradictory stance on pre-GE swoop

He had earlier said MACC will only go after allegedly corrupt politicians after GE14.

Harapan leaders ready to forgive but not forget

Harapan leaders ready to forgive but not forget

Harapan leaders at Amanah's National Convention show unity ahead of GE14

Task force will be of 'no value' to probe alleged MACC chief affair

Task force will be of 'no value' to probe alleged MACC chief affair

'Every police report is assigned to an investigating officer who will probe the matter, says Gobind.  

Turkey, D-8 nations laud M'sia's effort to help Rohingya

Turkey, D-8 nations laud M'sia's effort to help Rohingya

President Erdogan had commented at length in his speech on the matter and appreciates M'sia's efforts. 

Najib urges Chinese schools to ensure mastery of Bahasa

Najib urges Chinese schools to ensure mastery of Bahasa

Najib adds that more Chinese schools will be built if there are requests and the appropriate capacity.

Four PAS reps attend Amanah National Convention

Four PAS reps attend Amanah National Convention

Pokok Sena MP Mahfuz Omar says Harapan, unlike Gagasan Sejahtera, has shown commitment to replace BN in GE14.

Standing outside MCKIP, Dr M snipes Najib over land sales to China

Standing outside MCKIP, Dr M snipes Najib over land sales to China

He sarcastically congratulated Najib for his achievement.

Local council issues stop-work order after deadly landslide in Penang

Local council issues stop-work order after deadly landslide in Penang

MBPP mayor says appropriate action will be taken against the developer once the cause is determined.

Opposition will never be happy with choice of MAS CEO, Najib says

Opposition will never be happy with choice of MAS CEO, Najib says

'I tell you, nothing is right, as far as that "old man" is concerned,' says PM. 

Dr M laments ROS' continued snub of Harapan's registration

Dr M laments ROS' continued snub of Harapan's registration

'We had asked them and they did not respond. Whether they are blind or deaf, I don't know'.

Participant slips MO1 question to Najib in dialogue with Chinese youths

Participant slips MO1 question to Najib in dialogue with Chinese youths

Several pointed questions were asked on WeChat but were not selected for the PM.

Najib sets two-thirds majority goal in pre-GE meeting

Najib sets two-thirds majority goal in pre-GE meeting

UPDATED 4.19PM | Najib says BN parties should not assume that they can contest in their traditional seats.

Search and rescue at Penang landslide halted, to resume 8AM Sunday

Search and rescue at Penang landslide halted, to resume 8AM Sunday

UPDATED 10PM | Three have been killed, while 11 others are still believed to be trapped.

UN: Nearly 600,000 Rohingya threatened by disease in Bangladesh

UN: Nearly 600,000 Rohingya threatened by disease in Bangladesh

Unicef says desperate living conditions and water-borne diseases threatening more than 320,000 Rohingya children.

Death of investigative journalist casts shadow over murky Malta

Death of investigative journalist casts shadow over murky Malta

Daphne Caruana Galizia is seen as anti-corruption crusader.

Khairy red-cards Malaysiakini

Khairy red-cards Malaysiakini

A first for Khairy, but the standard state of play elsewhere. 

Kedah Harapan announces leadership line-up, Mukhriz is chairperson

Kedah Harapan announces leadership line-up, Mukhriz is chairperson

Dr M introduces line-up at a 'Save Malaysia Rally and Dinner' last night.  

Lesson taught by teen bombmaker in beer-fest row

Lesson taught by teen bombmaker in beer-fest row

COMMENT | ‘He taught M’sians, and especially the state security apparatus, that terror works.’

Beer festival is about minority rights, not politics

Beer festival is about minority rights, not politics

YOURSAY | ‘MCA misses the point by telling the opposition to apologise for doubting the cops.’

MCMC under spotlight in wake of major data breach

MCMC under spotlight in wake of major data breach

Pua says MCMC was ‘lightning quick’ in taking actions against those who allegedly insulted Najib.

What Najibnomics? It's Nothing-nomics

What Najibnomics? It's Nothing-nomics

MP SPEAKS | 'Only time Najib was close to articulating a framework was now defunct NEM.'

My nephew, a young mujahid

My nephew, a young mujahid

COMMENT | Another preacher goes viral with a message of segregation...
 

Data breach a national security concern if true, Nur Jazlan says

Data breach a national security concern if true, Nur Jazlan says

Cops and MCMC are currently investigating the alleged breach.

Dr M denies insulting 'entire Bugis community' with pirate remark

Dr M denies insulting 'entire Bugis community' with pirate remark

Dr M claims he was only referring to 'crooks' within the Bugis community.

Pastor Koh knew he was 'marked'; new captain for MAS

Pastor Koh knew he was 'marked'; new captain for MAS

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