Archive - 22 October 2017

State government ignored my protests of hill slope projects, DAP rep says

State government ignored my protests of hill slope projects, DAP rep says

'I've been protesting for three years, but no action has been taken,' Teh Yee Cheu says.

PAS swarms Kelantan Amanah HQ in bid to mark territory

PAS swarms Kelantan Amanah HQ in bid to mark territory

150 PAS supporters planted party flags outside Wisma Tok Guru to signify that they own the building.

PAS should consider Umno cooperation in GE14, says Mustafa Ali

PAS should consider Umno cooperation in GE14, says Mustafa Ali

Accepting the offer to cooperate doesn't mean we are with BN, he adds

Felda answers Rafizi on British Virgin Island companies

Felda answers Rafizi on British Virgin Island companies

Felda Investment Corporation says it owns Felda London Hotel (Private) Limited (FLH) and FIC Global Limited.

Bugis issue: More protests against Dr M’s alleged remark

Bugis issue: More protests against Dr M’s alleged remark

He’s rude and lacks qualities of a statesman, says 25 NGOs that staged a protest in Johor Bahru.

Former lecturer detained for insulting PM, wife on social media

Former lecturer detained for insulting PM, wife on social media

The suspect had allegedly modified an image of the couple.

Found: Lost wallet with over RM12,000 at Tun HS Lee police station

Found: Lost wallet with over RM12,000 at Tun HS Lee police station

The wallet was found at a shopping mall in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

Wan Azizah gets emotional in retelling history

Wan Azizah gets emotional in retelling history

As the PKR chief recounts the tragedy that happened and gave the family the potential to battle it out.

Nurul Izzah: Harapan needs a clear narrative, like Najib's

Nurul Izzah: Harapan needs a clear narrative, like Najib's

Najib doesn't talk about his scandals or problems and neither should Harapan, PKR vice-president says

Mat Sabu: PAS leaders demonise me, but secretly woo me

Mat Sabu: PAS leaders demonise me, but secretly woo me

PAS leaders will tell me to 'keep up the fight', Amanah president claims.

Should youths get 30pct of Amanah's GE14 seats? Party says no, but...

Should youths get 30pct of Amanah's GE14 seats? Party says no, but...

Amanah president Mohamad Sabu challenges youths to prove themselves after GE14 quota bid quashed.

I resigned on Oct 8, ex-MAS chief says on 'unexpected' Ryanair return

I resigned on Oct 8, ex-MAS chief says on 'unexpected' Ryanair return

UPDATED 6.23PM | MAS tried everything in their power to get me to stay, Peter Bellew adds

Penang landslide: We ignored warning signs, worker says

Penang landslide: We ignored warning signs, worker says

'We ignored the minor landslides... thought it was normal, but yesterday, it proved us wrong.'

Rosmah: I'm a victim of fake news

Rosmah: I'm a victim of fake news

Unlike my husband, I don’t have any social media accounts, the PM’s wife adds.

Najib launches third humanitarian mission for Rohingya

Najib launches third humanitarian mission for Rohingya

A total of 56.6 tonnes of food and essential items for Rohingya refugees are flown to Bangladesh.

Expert: No toll hike offer can put road safety at risk

Expert: No toll hike offer can put road safety at risk

The offer will raise problems in financing sharp rise in maintenance costs, says occupational safety expert.

What's in store in the last Parliament sitting before GE14?

What's in store in the last Parliament sitting before GE14?

The sitting of Parliament - the Budget session as well - begins tomorrow.

Mahfuz: I'd be betraying the people if I contested under PAS in GE14

Mahfuz: I'd be betraying the people if I contested under PAS in GE14

Mahfuz says PAS' current strategy will only benefit BN.

Penang gov't was forewarned before disaster struck

Penang gov't was forewarned before disaster struck

Hill cutting at the site was highlighted but the state government merely said it was being monitored.

Hillslope landslide: Contractor to be blacklisted, says CM

Hillslope landslide: Contractor to be blacklisted, says CM

This will be done after the outcome of investigations by the State Commission of Inquiry.

Bellew says Dr M wrong about Najib's interference in MAS

Bellew says Dr M wrong about Najib's interference in MAS

UPDATED 6.07PM | Bellew says he just wants to 'balik kampung' to Ireland.

Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule

Japan voters to deliver verdict on PM Abe's nearly five-year rule

Media forecasts show ruling bloc near two-thirds majority; new liberal CDPJ vying for top opposition spot.

Gov't does not want Plus to suffer same fate as Perwaja

Gov't does not want Plus to suffer same fate as Perwaja

Therefore, firm bidding to takeover Plus must submit a practical and in-depth proposal, says minister.

Nik Amar warns pro-Harapan PAS leaders of electoral purge

Nik Amar warns pro-Harapan PAS leaders of electoral purge

UPDATED 3.57PM | PAS promises to offer better replacements in the next general election.

Penang opposition to table motion in state assembly after deadly landslide

Penang opposition to table motion in state assembly after deadly landslide

The state opposition wants hillslope developments suspended pending an inquiry.

Apandi threatens to sue Raja Petra 'till kingdom come'

Apandi threatens to sue Raja Petra 'till kingdom come'

Apandi says an article Raja Petra wrote about him was 'defamatory' and 'fake news'.

Have cops questioned MACC chief over alleged affair, Gobind asks

Have cops questioned MACC chief over alleged affair, Gobind asks

The Puchong MP says the investigation cannot afford delays due to the personalities involved.

Where is the oversight for hill slope development in Penang?

Where is the oversight for hill slope development in Penang?

'The Penang government has voluminous guidelines but why are landslides still happening?'

Politicians, let the IGP do his job

Politicians, let the IGP do his job

COMMENT | I am disappointed that politicians exploited the police's directive to cancel a beer festival.

Chinese PAS rep confident of securing support from his community

Chinese PAS rep confident of securing support from his community

The constituency with the most Chinese in Kelantan has backed PAS' Chinese Muslim rep for four terms.

Nine confirmed dead in Penang landslide

Nine confirmed dead in Penang landslide

UPDATED 11PM | Two victims are still unaccounted for.

The rebel educator who seeks to enlighten people

The rebel educator who seeks to enlighten people

MALAYSIANSKINI | ZF Zamir talks education, book bans and his ongoing initiatives.

Khalid claims Zamihan misunderstood 'godfather' reference

Khalid claims Zamihan misunderstood 'godfather' reference

Shah Alam MP adds he is prepared to reveal the identity of Zamihan's 'godfather' in court.

A ‘tin kosong’ who remains defiant

A ‘tin kosong’ who remains defiant

YOURSAY | ‘He has dug his own hole and unless he repents, he will not be able to claw himself out.’

Landslide shakes Penang; Shafie moves from hospital to lockup

Landslide shakes Penang; Shafie moves from hospital to lockup

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