Archive - 4 November 2017

Johor wins Malaysia Cup 2017

Johor wins Malaysia Cup 2017

JDT beats Kedah 2-0.

Lebanese PM resigns, saying his life in danger

Lebanese PM resigns, saying his life in danger

Lebanon is experiencing a climate similar to that prior to his father's assassination, Saad al-Hariri claims.

Police record Raja Petra's statement in UK

Police record Raja Petra's statement in UK

The statement was recorded in relation to defamation claims made by the attorney-general. 

Don't impose religion on others, says Liow

Don't impose religion on others, says Liow

The MCA president cites beer festival bans and Muslim-only laundrettes as 'religiously-motivated' issues.

Jomo: Najib winning over Indians by channeling money via proxies

Jomo: Najib winning over Indians by channeling money via proxies

A number of foundations have been created for this purpose, the economist claims. 

Liow: Myth of 'tokong' Guan Eng's invincibility is cracking

Liow: Myth of 'tokong' Guan Eng's invincibility is cracking

MCA president also snubs opposition's 'Malay tsunami' theory, says Umno will win comfortably.

FGV bigger scandal than 1MDB, says economist

FGV bigger scandal than 1MDB, says economist

Jomo Kwame Sundaram also claims that BN will gain strength in GE14 due to 'incompetent' opposition.

PM: GE14 'mother of all elections'

PM: GE14 'mother of all elections'

UPDATED 8.13PM | Najib rallies Umno's cyber troops to redeem BN's social media defeats in GE12, GE13.

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PM: I didn't stoop to level of 'Bugis attacker', didn't tell him to go back to...

PM: I didn't stoop to level of 'Bugis attacker', didn't tell him to go back to...

Najib also told the crowd he has a duty as PM to carry out 'high moral politics'.

Salleh warns of new conflict between Dr M and royalty

Salleh warns of new conflict between Dr M and royalty

The minister foresees a possible conflict between the two parties over Dr M's 'Bugis pirate' comment.

Najib denies giving PAS RM90 million

Najib denies giving PAS RM90 million

UPDATED 6.30PM | Claim by Clare Rewcastle-Brown that the PM paid PAS for support are 'rubbish.'

On RPK's tale of two women - questioning the means to an end

On RPK's tale of two women - questioning the means to an end

COMMENT | Blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin's 'fictional' post about two women is sexist, racist and uncouth. 

Report: Zero bids on Jho Low's New York hotel, bad timing blamed

Report: Zero bids on Jho Low's New York hotel, bad timing blamed

Auction to sell off hotel failed as no bids came close to US$1bil the 1MDB-linked tycoon was seeking.

MCA sees warm reception in suburbs, but city folks remain challenging

MCA sees warm reception in suburbs, but city folks remain challenging

Higher education levels mean it is harder for party workers to engage urbanites, says MCA sec-gen. 

The need to talk about Islamism in Malaysia

The need to talk about Islamism in Malaysia

LETTER | Frank discussions about the religion and its practice in the today's world is a must to prevent further radicalisation.

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

US president aims to project united front with Asian leaders against Kim Jong Un amid nuclear missile test tensions.

'Why no similar outrage when Dr M's heritage was questioned?'

'Why no similar outrage when Dr M's heritage was questioned?'

Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan says this in reference to the uproar over Dr M's 'Bugis pirate' comment.

MCA tells of Einstein and the 'infallible' DAP at last meet before GE14

MCA tells of Einstein and the 'infallible' DAP at last meet before GE14

Both DAP and Harapan fail to take responsibility for their faults while blaming BN, asserts Wee.

MACC detains Johor DOSH deputy director over corruption case

MACC detains Johor DOSH deputy director over corruption case

Suspect arrested after investigators find RM40,400 and SGD1,613 in three separate locations.

DPM: Cybertroopers should have countered 'RM90m for PAS' claim sooner

DPM: Cybertroopers should have countered 'RM90m for PAS' claim sooner

UPDATED 12.40PM | Zahid laments how fake news has 'destructive' consequences for Umno.

Ambiga should keep calm against "kangaroo court" attacks

Ambiga should keep calm against "kangaroo court" attacks

ADUN SPEAKS | Umno and PAS leaders keep harassing the former Bar Council head to halt her influence.

Chong rebuts Dr M's swapping of MCA and DAP as 'chauvinist party'

Chong rebuts Dr M's swapping of MCA and DAP as 'chauvinist party'

Difference between MCA and DAP is that the former does not inflame racial sentiments, he says.

Running towards a better life

Running towards a better life

COMMENT | Here are five takeaways from the story of para sprinter S Thavanesvaran.

31 sexual abuse cases against UN personnel filed in 3 months

31 sexual abuse cases against UN personnel filed in 3 months

Of the 31 cases, 12 involve military personnel from peacekeeping operations.

Funeral of slain Malta investigative journalist hears warning to her killers

Funeral of slain Malta investigative journalist hears warning to her killers

Mourners make 'V' for victory signs and sang the national anthem.

In clash with Trump, US report says humans cause climate change

In clash with Trump, US report says humans cause climate change

Trump has repeatedly called climate change a hoax.

Trump says he recalls little about meeting where aide spoke of Russia

Trump says he recalls little about meeting where aide spoke of Russia

A photo posted on Trump's Instagram account shows Papadopoulos sitting at the same table with him.

'Will Wan Azizah complain about Selangor's budget deficit too?'

'Will Wan Azizah complain about Selangor's budget deficit too?'

Sg Panjang rep cites her criticism of Putrajaya's deficit and questions if there is a double standard.

'Time to move on after Dr M accepts blame for Ops Lalang'

'Time to move on after Dr M accepts blame for Ops Lalang'

YOURSAY | ‘He should commit in writing to reforming our democratic institutions and processes.’

No way sultan misunderstood Dr M, says Rosmah's aide

No way sultan misunderstood Dr M, says Rosmah's aide

Syed Saddiq wrong to say S'gor ruler misconstrued Dr M's 'Bugis remark', says Rizal Mansor.

Dr M dares Najib yet again; AG won't comment on Clare's claim

Dr M dares Najib yet again; AG won't comment on Clare's claim

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