Archive - 8 November 2017

'If Shafie had properly managed infrastructure projects (as a minister), Sabah wouldn't have water and electricity supply problems by now.'

Motorists throng a petrol station in Kg Pandan before the midnight hike to the highest prices seen since the weekly float was introduced.

Sapno Tukijo is a kind and friendly man who always help others out, say victims who know him. 

The city attracted 12.29 million international tourists last year, says a Euromonitor ranking. 

UPDATED 10.37PM | On this ground, Americk wants the High Court to strike out Deepak's defence. 

All quarters involved will be called to have their statements taken, confirms Jawi enforcement officer. 

Selangor MB says there is no need for 'media interference' in the matter.

It was reported earlier today that the police will call up the former premier soon. 

UPDATED 7.28PM | Fake news must be taken seriously, as decisions cannot be made based on lies and smears, says Najib.

Prices will record the highest level since the introduction of the weekly fuel price system.
 

No. Mahathir has not buried the hatchet. He just agrees with the PM on not politicising the flood in Penang.

Tony Pua wants to know if Putrajaya bought back government land at a much higher price.

PARLIAMENT | The emphasis on achieving KPI, rather than having a fair trial, has created 'extremists' in court, claims Kulasegaran.

Jahara cites outspoken reps Teh Yee Cheu and Norlela Ariffin as voices often 'ignored' by the administration.

S'GOR DUN | For instance, it is twice the amount of BR1M, says Sementa assemblyperson.

Petronas urged to halt its investments in Myanmar as protest against violence faced by Rohingya Muslims.

LETTER | The Bar must remain independent for it to discharge its duties impartially.  

Anwar's lawyers, meanwhile, want the PM to either admit or deny the Sarawak Report allegation.

MP SPEAKS | Faulty reasoning used to justify reluctance to pursue compulsory licence for life-saving meds.

After failing to get their way in the legislative assembly, BN lawmakers head to the palace.

High Court also orders the former opposition leader to pay the gov't RM10,000 in costs. 

LETTER | PM needs to step up and set aside political grandstanding within his party in order to rebuild Penang.

Navy says joint patrol will monitor terrorist-linked incidents, including abductions at sea.

The officer was attacked after clamping illegally parked car in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

PARLIAMENT | Zahid Hamidi says the gov’t wishes Anwar Ibrahim a speedy recovery.

DAP MP takes a swipe at BN lawmaker for linking floods in Penang to karma.

UPDATED 2.50PM | Natural resources and environment minister urges continued vigilance. 

S'GOR DUN | For now, it is not yet time to replace the Toyota Camry fleet bought in 2008. 

PARLIAMENT | DPM claims he doesn't know if Dzulkifli is the one shown in the viral videos.

Rahman Dahlan says the allegation is false and sets the record straight on Sabah's trans gas pipeline project.

LETTER | What are PLUS and the government doing to maintain road safety? 

LETTER | Despite the devastating damage of the flood, it is good to see politicians from both sides band together.

Hasan Arifin says former PM could have done something to stop it, but he did not.

UPDATED 3.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Home Ministry concludes that none of the fugitive Indian preacher's speeches promote terrorism. 

UPDATED 6.23PM | Donations are still accepted, says MP Zairil Khir Johari in thanking the people for their generosity.

Camps are becoming a fertile hunting ground for traffickers looking for young girls to recruit as maids.

Guan Eng clarifies Najib only said he will consider the RM1 billion still not released under  previous plans.  

LETTER | Illegal logging and mining activities continue to threaten the tiger corridors.

UPDATED 8.38PM | The debate will take place at the Special Chamber by 2.30pm.

The senior lawyer cites issues in finding legal representation, hearing postponed to Nov 14.

State exco claims Penang gov't has responded to all queries on Island Hospital expansion project.

Aung Sang Suu Kyi insists the issues facing Myanmar and Bangladesh can only be resolved bilaterally.

LETTER | Are those who are after Ambiga Sreenevasan waging a political vendetta, or being sheer bullies?

Armed forces veterans say politicians have resorted to using vulgar language against each other.

Two youths cautiously navigate through a flooded road in Penanti, Penang on Nov 7.

Evacuees are being housed at 25 relief centres in Seberang Perai Utara and Tengah.

Company doesn't say, however, when users would be allowed to post 280-character tweets.

'Do not underestimate us. And do not try us,' Trump's S Korea speech will say.

PARADISE PAPERS | It reveals errors in the drafting of a tax ruling for Procter & Gamble.

The central bank of Mauritius blocked the attempt and notified the FBI, adds WSJ quoting sources.

Balkanisation is a possibility if ethnic numbers hold.

Police say the man was dressed for a Halloween party at a condo in Damansara Perdana.

He made two attempts to reach the DMZ but was forced to cancel the trip.

YOURSAY | 'The heist of the century in Bolehland is about to be unwrapped in UK.'

The lab operated at a luxury three-storey house in Bandar Botanic, Klang, and five people were arrested.

YOURSAY | 'Bilai Sapno, my hats off to you. Don't care what those critics say.'

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