Archive - 3 November 2017

BN man says 'same old, same old', but PAS man says new policies are impressive, especially in terms of healthcare.

Despite declaring victory over pro-Islamic State militants in Marawi last week, army officials issue security warning.

... while one month's bonus will be paid next month, the other two months' were given during Raya in June.

Right after posting bail on three assault charges of Rela officers, Liow was rearrested outside police station.

Over 30,000 mothers from low-income families to receive RM200 food aid each month in 2018.

UPDATED 8.10PM | Sisters of the Infant Jesus refute allegations that the convents face closure.

COMMENT | If I can call myself a dictator, Najib should call himself a tyrant. I resigned of my own free will. Let's see Najib do the same.

For the third time, Mahathir challenges Najib to a showdown after the PM accuses him of spreading fake news.

Alibaba founder lauds first ever 'digital free trade zone' aimed at small and medium enterprises.

UPDATED 11.30PM | The S'gor MB describes it as a budget that 'no group will be left out of'.

The royal trip was made to commemorate 60 years of bilateral ties between the two countries. 

Putrajaya's debt has avoided breaching its self-imposed limit, according to Finance Ministry.

LETTER | The use of the death penalty is a violation and the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment.

If found guilty, Liow Soon Hee, 29, can be jailed for a maximum of seven years and fined. 

Former PM makes this statement after courting the wrath of the S'gor ruler with his 'Bugis pirate' remarks.

Pressure group complains of an article which makes sexist and racist references towards Ambiga Sreenevasan.

UPDATED 6.30PM | The messaging application appears to have recovered in Malaysia at present.

A source tells Malaysiakini that the schools are to be converted into international private schools under the same management. 

BN opposition 'appears unhappy' with civil servants getting a year-end bonus, adds Penang CM.

The Chinese Vice Foreign Minister says the issue isn't an issue between China and the US. 

Former PM offers a sarcastic response to Husni Hanadzlah's prediction.

Domestic worker agencies association willing to act as 'consultants' for employers to directly hire foreign maids.

While praising the state's initiative, Penang Forum stresses 'need to revise budget' for more impact.

The KFA's call for parties to not 'derail' the team's focus comes in light of criticisms over ticketing issues.
 

MP SPEAKS | There needs to be urgent reform in Johor's water management system in order to clean water for the people. 

COMMENT | It is problematic when a woman is remembered only in relation to the men in her life.

PAS president reveals this in his defamation suit filed in the UK against the Sarawak Report editor.

LETTER | Monitoring project implementation a good step, but we should aim to monitor quality as well.

How can they close down the oldest schools in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, asks Penang CM.

Trump’s absence alarms allies, who fear tax-cut efforts could suffer without him to keep momentum going.

Apandi chooses not to comment on Clare's claim of receiving the document from the late Kevin Morais.

Rahman Dahlan says Petronas and Saudi Aramco are given opportunity to resolve several technical issues. 

The two women are alleged to have used the top-up machine to reload seven cards, even on public holidays.

UPDATED 5.25PM | SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Police have denied requests by the panel for documents and video footages of the incident. 

Rumours are rife it may be converted into an international school or the land sold to developers, says report.

The election watchdog calls for such manipulation and shifting of voters to be stopped immediately. 

LETTER | The UK must speak out against grand corruption and human rights abuses in M’sia.

UPDATED 1.44PM | The heir to the British throne is on his maiden week-long visit to Malaysia with his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. 

This is over the four AmBank Islamic accounts owned by Najib in relation to 1MDB. 

The decision to withdraw the former PM's bodyguard service is 'amateurish and irresponsible', it says.  

UPDATED 1.33PM | The singer has instructed his law firm to cease any further action against the company involved. 

LETTER | We should not forget that migrants are entitled to human rights just like the rest of us.

Trump's account was deactivated during the employee's last day at work, says Twitter.

UPDATED 7PM | S'pore authorities interviewed current, former executives who worked on 1MDB bond offerings.

Defence lawyers may argue that the president is prejudicing potential jurors

ADUN SPEAKS | Why are our local river sand dredged and exported to India without due process? 

No Uzbek, especially a young man, would grow such a thick, untamed beard, they say.

Rakyat will have to dig deep into their pockets to enable BN to deliver their budget promises, he says.  

SATIRE | An ode to watches, with apologies to makers of timepieces.

Whether the compensation is paid in cash or extensions of concessions, rakyat will still foot the bill, says DAP MP. 

Ex-ISA detainee Nasir Hashim questions who else was in control if not the former PM.

COMMENT | We need to make sure any racist action is dealt with expediently.

YOURSAY | ‘How could former deputy minister Husni have come to this conclusion?’

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

YOURSAY | Probe is lacking evidence because you refuse to see the evidence right in front of you.