Archive - 9 November 2017

The party is confident it can help swing 15 of the Indian votes in Harapan's favour. 

The footballer can't wait to sink his teeth into promoting 'exotic' Malaysia to the world. 

Party Youth chief Syed Saddiq also pledges to cooperate with ROS' investigation in the matter. 

The Penang CM says the tragedy brought out the 'purely beautiful' Malaysian spirit of togetherness. 

LETTER | 'Withdrawing from Myanmar would ultimately weaken Malaysia’s ability to influence the regime on the Rohingya issue.'

The DPM's statement (in support of Zamihan) without any evidence, can create mistrust against the gov't, says academic. 

The former premier reiterates his target was only Najib, following the reprimand by  the Indonesian vice-president. 

Ex-PM says some bodyguards, aides-de-camp and domestic helpers no longer in his service.

PARLIAMENT | 'Pua's accusation that a lopsided concession agreement was signed, that gave 1MDB a lucrative profit, is incorrect.'

The memo is in support for the Selangor sultan's call for action to be taken against Dr M over the 'bugis' remark. 

The government has not retracted perks, facilities or staff allocated to Mahathir.

Using the name 'Armada' is against the party constitution, states ROS director-general.

‘This morning illustrates how parliamentary democracy slowly dies in M'sia,’ says Wong Chen.

Many Western social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are banned in China.

The cable of the falling crane also damaged two cars, in the 1pm incident. 

'The PM will not want to wait for long, given that Anwar may walk free as early as April'.

PARLIAMENT | Early screening programmes in all health clinics are crucial, says Dr S Subramaniam.

COMMENT |  'We will always push for efforts to ensure peace, stability and security in Asia Pacific.'

PARLIAMENT | The allowances will help low-rankings cops deal with the rising cost of living.

PARLIAMENT | Hishamuddin says veterans already benefit from various incentives and a 2013 pension adjustment.

Mohd Hishamudin says the dissenting judge stated the law on exemplary damages correctly.

'Whatever I have said is the truth,' says Ampang MP in reaction to red shirts leader's intent to sue.

UPDATED 4.32PM | PKR leader says 20 sen per litre fuel for December and January will ensure the PM wins.  

MITI Minister Mustapa Mohamed says the situation is difficult because some countries are not happy. 

The Meteorological Department advises the public to check with them first. 

Khairuddin's application is to strike out the memorandum of appearance of Low's counsel.

LETTER | If Malaysia continues with the new partnership it should for new and more favourable terms. 

The preacher has been doing a good job in rehabilitating terrorists, says Zahid Hamidi.

Help those with mental illnesses, don't use 'mental illness' as an insult.

Negotiations between 11 countries on resurrected trade deal continues tomorrow.

Sanctions on the horizon for South American country, diplomats say.

DAP's administration of Penang is impressive, says Yeop Adlan Che Rose.

UPDATED 1.36PM | PENANG DUN | Guan Eng says the 'Penang Bounce Back' will be launched on Sunday. 

UPDATED 2.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Zuraida and Subra give different views on symptoms of mental illness.

Malays respect their elders, village chiefs, and mosque officials, says Terengganu's top cop.

My family has endured floods in Penang for years. 

Miri Jasa says among the narratives that will be countered is the rising cost of living.

Jamal Yunos to file defamation suit against Ampang MP after retracting earlier allegations.

UPDATED 2PM | PARLIAMENT | The hike in durian prices is due to a shortfall in production, not because of the export to China, Ahmad Shabery adds.

'Many refugees told us accounts of seeing their villages burned, relatives killed in front of them.'

The AG's Chambers is making a bid to strike out the application. 

Those affected still seeking shelter at 26 relief centres in two districts as of this morning. 

UPDATED 2.44PM | US president says he and Xi believe this is possible, and pledges to make trade with China 'fair and tremendous'.

Mkini reviews the chronology of events on MET's apparent 'late' issuance of a rainfall warning ahead of Penang floods.

Online gossip sites are silencing critical voices.

An open tender tailor-made for China companies.

PARLIAMENT | The delay is due to considerations that the Act does not overlap with other laws, says Joseph Kurup.

YOURSAY | 'Indeed, why should he be worried about being extradited to M'sia?'

YOURSAY | ‘Allow Dzulkifli Ahmad himself to deny or admit that the videos are fake or otherwise.’

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