Archive - 1 December 2017

Jamal has another PKR Youth leader in his crosshairs

Jamal has another PKR Youth leader in his crosshairs

The Sungai Besar Umno head says he is going after another unusually wealthy PKR Youth leader.

Lawyer: Dr M's evidence missing from 'half-baked' RCI report

Lawyer: Dr M's evidence missing from 'half-baked' RCI report

Readers deprived of Dr M's 495-page submissions and supporting documents, says Hanif Khatri Abdulla. 

M'sians can now visit Morocco visa-free

M'sians can now visit Morocco visa-free

The new arrangement will take effect on Dec 27.

MCA: DAP’s claim that TAR UC not given funds untrue, should apologise

MCA: DAP’s claim that TAR UC not given funds untrue, should apologise

RM30 million was allocated to TAR UC in Budget 2018, MCA says.

Asyraf Wajdi: Malaysia is a unique Islamic country

Asyraf Wajdi: Malaysia is a unique Islamic country

He said Malaysia was also seen as unique by many world leaders for the freedom of religion practised in the country.

Actress asks if it's wise to pursue Dr M, three decades later

Actress asks if it's wise to pursue Dr M, three decades later

In taking action after decades of Dr M's service, Nur Fathia wants to know whether this is 'smart'.

Zahid: Bukit Aman will probe RCI's findings on forex losses

Zahid: Bukit Aman will probe RCI's findings on forex losses

This is to unearth whether CBT, fraud and cheating had been committed regarding the losses, says DPM.

M’sian ‘overnight millionaire’ student freed of fraud charges in Australia

M’sian ‘overnight millionaire’ student freed of fraud charges in Australia

She was previously charged with spending more than RM14m after her bank gave her unlimited overdraft by ‘accident’.  

One in four Putrajaya tots experience stunted growth

One in four Putrajaya tots experience stunted growth

Malnourishment could be due to economic distress, says expert.

'Pandikar has no mandate, no need to teach S'wakians about MA63'

'Pandikar has no mandate, no need to teach S'wakians about MA63'

There is also no need for the Sabahan to debate S'wak CM on MA63, says state BN Youth chief. 

Time to stop blaming Dr M and move Malaysia forward

Time to stop blaming Dr M and move Malaysia forward

LETTER | Despite all of his so-called 'wrongdoings', at least he broke his silence and admitted it.

What are UM administrators afraid of?

What are UM administrators afraid of?

LETTER | Universiti Malaya must not forget it has had a long history of student activism.

Electoral manipulation will impede development, says researcher

Electoral manipulation will impede development, says researcher

This is due to the direct and indirect costs entailed by the electoral manipulations in the country.

Report: Airline passengers set to pay for new screening system

Report: Airline passengers set to pay for new screening system

Air travel passengers will apparently have to pay some RM35 for the system.

Perak sultan concerned over power abuse by certain religious officers

Perak sultan concerned over power abuse by certain religious officers

The abuse had tarnished the sanctity and good name of Islam, says the ruler.

M'sia one rank above Zimbabwe at bottom of electoral integrity index

M'sia one rank above Zimbabwe at bottom of electoral integrity index

UPDATED 4.20PM | A research project reveals that M'sia ranked 142nd out of 158 assessed countries. 

Bukit Aman takes over probe into leaked MACC documents

Bukit Aman takes over probe into leaked MACC documents

Three reports have been made on the matter so far, says Johor police chief.

Perak flood ‘worst in five years’, K’tan situation worsens

Perak flood ‘worst in five years’, K’tan situation worsens

'We did not expect the floods to be this bad,' says a resident in Manjung, Beruas.

Deepak allegedly handed over RM250k to lawyer of PI Bala's widow

Deepak allegedly handed over RM250k to lawyer of PI Bala's widow

In his affidavit, lawyer Americk Sidhu states he received the cash payment at his office on Nov 2.

When ministers don’t know their words

When ministers don’t know their words

COMMENT | Ministers have a duty not to embarrass Malaysians as a basic standard of competence for our leaders.

Forex RCI an obvious ploy to distract from 1MDB scandal

Forex RCI an obvious ploy to distract from 1MDB scandal

MP SPEAKS | PM must explain why the report was not presented in Parliament earlier to allow for a debate.

N Korea images suggest missile capable of hitting all America - US experts

N Korea images suggest missile capable of hitting all America - US experts

The rogue nation could be only two or three tests away from being declared 'combat ready'.

Yemen's anti-Saudi alliance members clash, three killed

Yemen's anti-Saudi alliance members clash, three killed

The two groups are fighting a Saudi-led coalition that has intervened in a Yemeni civil war.  

Why are 15pct of M'sians skipping meals to make ends meet?

Why are 15pct of M'sians skipping meals to make ends meet?

MP SPEAKS | Umno leaders fail to understand the reality of the people's welfare on the ground.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemeni missile, second in a month

Saudi Arabia intercepts Yemeni missile, second in a month

This comes after an earlier rocket was brought down near King Khaled Airport.

MACC slammed for not probing Johor MB after leak

MACC slammed for not probing Johor MB after leak

UDPATED 11.24PM | Tony Pua asks why Khaled Nordin hasn't been probed despite allegations in a leaked witness statement.

BN 95pct ready for GE14, says Zahid

BN 95pct ready for GE14, says Zahid

He repeats that the 'big day' will be after CNY, but is coy on the exact timing.

Four cops get the slammer, fined for graft

Four cops get the slammer, fined for graft

Kuantan Sessions Court finds them guilty of accepting RM8,000 bribes to cover up a traffic offence.

Illegal sand and gravel mining losing S’gor millions - MACC

Illegal sand and gravel mining losing S’gor millions - MACC

The MACC is now assessing the losses in terms of revenue failed to be collected by the state government.

Yoursay: Ku Nan, here’re some things Umno has done wrong

Yoursay: Ku Nan, here’re some things Umno has done wrong

YOURSAY | ‘The question posed by Tengku Adnan reflects the feudalistic mentality of his party.’

Forex RCI pins Nor Yakcop, blames Dr M, Anwar; MACC nabs Azmin's nephew

Forex RCI pins Nor Yakcop, blames Dr M, Anwar; MACC nabs Azmin's nephew

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