Archive - 30 October 2017

Najib launches into lengthy broadside against Dr M at dinner event

Najib launches into lengthy broadside against Dr M at dinner event

Many things have changed for the better under his administration, compared with the 'former leader's' rule, jabs PM. 

Woman who scolded MPSJ officer now defies magistrate, bites cop

Woman who scolded MPSJ officer now defies magistrate, bites cop

Liew Yoke Peng, 43, is sentenced to two weeks imprisonment for contempt of court.

Gerakan: S'gor should follow BN's footsteps and abolish Kesas toll

Gerakan: S'gor should follow BN's footsteps and abolish Kesas toll

S'gor MB told to acknowledge BN's recent abolition of four tolls and not make 'malicious allegations'. 

Dr M: Budget goodies to make people forget about 1MDB scandal

Dr M: Budget goodies to make people forget about 1MDB scandal

However, federal minister Salleh Said Keruak criticised Dr M for being incoherent and inconsistent.

Payment for SEA Games' artists to be rendered by Nov

Payment for SEA Games' artists to be rendered by Nov

MASOC says they hope to settle all outstanding payments by end November.

Report: Singapore bans Malaysian preacher Haslin Baharim

Report: Singapore bans Malaysian preacher Haslin Baharim

Haslin and Zimbabwe's Ismail Menk were supposed to preach in an Islamic cruise next month.

Another top cop to appear before Suhakam's inquiry on missing persons

Another top cop to appear before Suhakam's inquiry on missing persons

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | S'gor CID chief Fadzil Ahmat, who heads a taskforce to probe Koh's and three others' disappearances, will testify on Thursday.

Fuel subsidies still in effect, Irwan Serigar reveals

Fuel subsidies still in effect, Irwan Serigar reveals

UPDATED 7.20PM | The gov't still subsidises a few hundred million ringgit monthly, in order to not burden the rakyat too much, says Treasury sec-gen. 

Woman detained for prostituting daughters

Woman detained for prostituting daughters

The 39-year-old single mother allegedly took the girls, aged 10 and eight, to a budget hotel every Friday and left them with several men. 

Safety depends more on commercial vehicle drivers than vehicles

Safety depends more on commercial vehicle drivers than vehicles

Limiting age of drivers and vehicles pales in comparison to upgrading skills of all drivers across the board.

KL hit by flash floods following afternoon downpour

KL hit by flash floods following afternoon downpour

The Federal Highway, near Bangsar, is one of the worst-hit areas. 

'Rela-slapping' Datuk Seri surrenders in style...in a Bentley

'Rela-slapping' Datuk Seri surrenders in style...in a Bentley

Suspect then gets arrested by police after surrendering at the Ampang police HQ. 

We were busy, claims Guan Eng on absence at post-landslide dialogue

We were busy, claims Guan Eng on absence at post-landslide dialogue

Chief minister says the organiser, Penang Forum, can still write in to arrange a meeting. 

S'wak Report editor: Hadi's suit to protect Najib

S'wak Report editor: Hadi's suit to protect Najib

Rewcastle-Brown claims suit aims to discredit her, the website and the 'justified campaign' against the PM.

'RM90m for PAS': S'wak Report editor names Ambiga as source

'RM90m for PAS': S'wak Report editor names Ambiga as source

Rewcastle-Brown claims Ambiga told her that the information came from 'reliable sources'.

Wan Azizah questions continuous drop in development spending

Wan Azizah questions continuous drop in development spending

UPDATED 6.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Why the steady decline in development expenditure, asks PKR president.

Guan Eng denies targeting disabled in wheelchair offer to Liow

Guan Eng denies targeting disabled in wheelchair offer to Liow

The DAP sec-gen then cites a report which quoted Penang MCA of wanting to send him a wheelchair.

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Penang govt backs Sg Ara folk in legal tussle against developer

Penang govt backs Sg Ara folk in legal tussle against developer

State government supports residents in fight against housing developer, declares state exco.

Restricted residence still relevant punishment, says Nur Jazlan

Restricted residence still relevant punishment, says Nur Jazlan

Use of restricted residence on criminals should be maintained, according to the deputy home minister.

When Penang’s deputy CM is more Umno than Umno

When Penang’s deputy CM is more Umno than Umno

COMMENT | Lives were lost in the Penang landslide tragedy - is the issue being looked at intelligently?

Kak Wan credits husband for Kak Wan's success

Kak Wan credits husband for Kak Wan's success

PARLIAMENT | She points out that Anwar revived the AIM, which provided the poultry entrepreneur with initial capital.

Grants for B40 Indians to start businesses in Selangor

Grants for B40 Indians to start businesses in Selangor

Initiative aims to empower Indians 'who have been ignored over the years', Selangor MB declares.

Khalid: Abductors could have learned moves from movies

Khalid: Abductors could have learned moves from movies

UPDATED 6.25PM | SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Ex-IGP says such scenes of abduction can be found in movies.

Pastor's abduction: Ex-IGP agrees to 'lapses' in probe suggestion

Pastor's abduction: Ex-IGP agrees to 'lapses' in probe suggestion

UPDATED 5.53PM | SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Family's lawyer argues ordinary citizens doing the work of the police.

Appellate court sets aside S'gor's injunction against EC

Appellate court sets aside S'gor's injunction against EC

UPDATED 4PM | On the injunction to stop the EC from submitting the redelineation report to the PM. 

The great Malaysian garbage patch

The great Malaysian garbage patch

Malaysians have to learn to dispose of their rubbish properly. 

PM: Malaysia to consider FTA with US if TPPA fails

PM: Malaysia to consider FTA with US if TPPA fails

Should TPPA not materialise, Malaysia is keen on a Free Trade Agreement, Najib tells Parliament.

Ministry: At least 223 items cheaper post-GST

Ministry: At least 223 items cheaper post-GST

Between 16 and 26 percent of 1,396 goods monitored by Putrajaya are cheaper after April 2015.

Death penalty: Drugs law amendment in the works

Death penalty: Drugs law amendment in the works

However, there is no inkling as to when the amendment bill will reach Parliament.

The real reason for Najib's visit to US

The real reason for Najib's visit to US

MP SPEAKS | PM's promises to Trump merely a boast and facade, as confirmed by the EPF. 

Pemantau campaign launched to monitor GE14 fraud

Pemantau campaign launched to monitor GE14 fraud

Election monitoring campaign will allow citizens to report fraud and offences.

Cop claims trial to forcing confession from Balamurugan

Cop claims trial to forcing confession from Balamurugan

UPDATED 1.07PM | If convicted, Mohaneswaran will face a prison term of up to seven years and a fine.

Parliament to probe BN logo appearance during Budget tabling

Parliament to probe BN logo appearance during Budget tabling

UPDATED 6.12PM | PARLIAMENT | Logo appearing right after PM's speech is unacceptable, says MP from DAP.

Dr M and Anwar - the 'villainous pair' of Ops Lalang

Dr M and Anwar - the 'villainous pair' of Ops Lalang

COMMENT | And now Kit Siang is asking Malaysians to vote for them.

PAS offers Kedahans rice, cash and religious camps

PAS offers Kedahans rice, cash and religious camps

Kedah PAS wishes to reinstate some policies seen between 2008 and 2013, says chief Ahmad Fakhruddin.

The great MIC hoax

The great MIC hoax

Indian M'sians should not vote for BN any longer - yet, why do some persist in doing so?

In honour of Malaysia's first Nobel Peace prize

In honour of Malaysia's first Nobel Peace prize

Countries around the world must call for a total ban on nuclear weapons. 

Najib: We have influence on US and other powerhouses

Najib: We have influence on US and other powerhouses

UPDATED 5.20PM | PARLIAMENT | PM tells how he was able to persuade Trump to discuss the oppression of Rohingya.

Dialogue or anti-Penang government bashing?

Dialogue or anti-Penang government bashing?

ADUN SPEAKS | The Penang Forum dialogue can hardly be described as an informative one.

Penang DCM slams criticism over absence at NGO forum

Penang DCM slams criticism over absence at NGO forum

Ramasamy also queried if Penang Forum's event is 'a life and death thing' that everyone must attend.

Harapan mulls taking ROS to court over registration delay

Harapan mulls taking ROS to court over registration delay

UPDATED 6.50PM | Despite applying on July 28, coalition has yet to hear from ROS, says Gobind Singh.

Cannibalising Malaysians with woeful policies

Cannibalising Malaysians with woeful policies

Another year and another budget rolled out in time to seduce the voters with the 14th general election (GE14) in mind.

Azalina: AG has told police to further probe 1MDB

Azalina: AG has told police to further probe 1MDB

UPDATED 4.30PM | Probe into missing 1MDB funds will be reopened by the police, says minister.

The employer who came from hell

The employer who came from hell

Many employers expect loyalty from their staff but repay with perfidy.

Beatings, mental torture: Ex-Ops Lalang detainees share horrors

Beatings, mental torture: Ex-Ops Lalang detainees share horrors

They speak of their experiences during the ISA detention 30 years ago - in which even women were beaten.

Emotions run high, DAP rep chided for defending hillslope development

Emotions run high, DAP rep chided for defending hillslope development

Dialogue session moderator Ahmad Chik had to remind crowd the event is not a political meeting.

'Mother of all budgets' from 'father of all scandals'

'Mother of all budgets' from 'father of all scandals'

YOURSAY | 'Where is the allocation for creating more jobs?'

'MCA, new Chinese schools will not help BN gain votes'

'MCA, new Chinese schools will not help BN gain votes'

YOURSAY | 'I'll reserve my praise until I see all 10 schools built, operating and staffed.'

DAP flayed for no-show at landslide dialogue; 'Datuk Seri' told to surrender

DAP flayed for no-show at landslide dialogue; 'Datuk Seri' told to surrender

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