Archive - 2 December 2017

SPRM: Tangkapan anak saudara Azmin tiada motif politik

SPRM: Tangkapan anak saudara Azmin tiada motif politik

Tangkapan kes lombong pasir itu bukan sabotaj, kata Ketua SPRM Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad.

MACC: No political motive in arrest of Azmin's nephew

MACC: No political motive in arrest of Azmin's nephew

Any action will be based on information received, and only if there's basis for it, says Dzulkifli Ahmad.

Domestic Trade Ministry to brief public on managing expenses

Domestic Trade Ministry to brief public on managing expenses

This is to teach the people to manage expenses so they can cope with the rising cost of living, says minister.

Malaysia agrees to extend oil output cuts until end-2018

Malaysia agrees to extend oil output cuts until end-2018

Rahman Dahlan says this is needed to reduce oil inventory to reasonable levels which will provide stability.

Zahid: M'sia to extradite six drug trafficking suspects arrested in HK

Zahid: M'sia to extradite six drug trafficking suspects arrested in HK

MLA agreement with China to be utilised over M'sians who attempted to bring almost RM2m of ketamine into the city. 

More Bali flights canceled on forecast of volcanic ash

More Bali flights canceled on forecast of volcanic ash

A Bali airport spokesperson says the airport was still operating normally, but some airlines had opted to cancel flights. 

Grab driver claims female athlete attacked him

Grab driver claims female athlete attacked him

Driver Wayne Chow alleges the woman punched him after he dropped her off at the wrong house on the same street.

Not interested in winning? 'Let's be honest,' Amanah man tells Hadi

Not interested in winning? 'Let's be honest,' Amanah man tells Hadi

Hanipa Maidin ridicules Hadi's latest diatribe accusing Amanah leaders of being the ones desiring to join BN.

Shahrizat: Wanita Umno must be agile to ward off accusations

Shahrizat: Wanita Umno must be agile to ward off accusations

Expect GE14 to be very challenging and coloured by defamation and accusations, warns its chief.

Sarawak CM: Man who challenged me to debate MA63 'paloi'

Sarawak CM: Man who challenged me to debate MA63 'paloi'

He says Sarawak has its pride and its own way of negotiating with the federal gov't. 

Unusual high speed of forex RCI proof of govt's hidden agenda

Unusual high speed of forex RCI proof of govt's hidden agenda

MP SPEAKS | Which other former gov't administrators will be dragged into Najib's vengeance, vindictiveness and vendetta?

Khalid says ready to work with Umno, PAS in GE14

Khalid says ready to work with Umno, PAS in GE14

UPDATE 5.50PM | The former MB adds he will help Umno and also his friends in PAS that had helped him in the past.

US Senate approves Republicans' tax overhaul

US Senate approves Republicans' tax overhaul

The sweeping tax revamp moves the party and President Trump closer to goal of slashing taxes for the wealthy.

Chinese Language Society suspension - is UM trying to rule by fear, asks MP

Chinese Language Society suspension - is UM trying to rule by fear, asks MP

Warnings, show-cause letters, and fines would suffice, no need for suspension, says Zairil Khir Johari.

Zahid urges Malay NGO not to let Najib walk alone

Zahid urges Malay NGO not to let Najib walk alone

The DPM promises the Malay Consultative Council free rent and utilities for 10 years so they can 'focus'.

Trump's anti-Muslim tweets: Speak out, Najib told

Trump's anti-Muslim tweets: Speak out, Najib told

Pakatan Harapan leaders urge PM to voice his views against US President's recent slew of anti-Muslim tweets.

Ummi blames 'pirate chief' for her shunning PKR

Ummi blames 'pirate chief' for her shunning PKR

Inundated with calls about their nephew's arrest, Azmin's sister takes a dig at the MB and his party.

Malaysia’s child malnutrition crisis needs urgent action

Malaysia’s child malnutrition crisis needs urgent action

MP SPEAKS | The gov't says the gap between rich and poor is narrowing, but social and health indicators show the opposite.

We sold 36 times less land than BN for more money, Penang CM reminds critics

We sold 36 times less land than BN for more money, Penang CM reminds critics

UPDATED 1.05PM | Lim adds, land sales since 2008 only make up 10pct of state revenue.

Crucifying Dr M will not absolve BN's crimes

Crucifying Dr M will not absolve BN's crimes

LETTER | Do BN leaders not know that this plot to nail Dr M will merely turn into a huge liability for BN?

Zahid urges focus on ensuring BN's 'excellent victory' in GE14

Zahid urges focus on ensuring BN's 'excellent victory' in GE14

Umno must maintain its resilience, competitiveness and fighting spirit for this purpose, says the DPM.

Mideast nuclear plan backers bragged of support of top Trump aide Flynn

Mideast nuclear plan backers bragged of support of top Trump aide Flynn

It includes involvement of a Russian company under US sanctions to manufacture nuclear equipment.

Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI in Russia probe

Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI in Russia probe

The dramatic turn of events raises new questions about Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

The need to stay at a safe distance from Saudi Arabia

The need to stay at a safe distance from Saudi Arabia

COMMENT | Otherwise, we risk sacrificing ties with Qatar, Iran, and Turkey, despite Saudi's shaky internal situation.

Trump likely to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital next week: official

Trump likely to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital next week: official

Israel captured Arab East Jerusalem during the 1967 Middle East war and later annexed it.

100 percent Pandikar will lose MA63 debate

100 percent Pandikar will lose MA63 debate

COMMENT | I can confidently state here that Pandikar will lose by a mile.

Nothing new to be expected from politically motivated RCI

Nothing new to be expected from politically motivated RCI

ADUN SPEAKS | Forex RCI clearly set up just so that gov't can face GE14 against weakened opposition.

Zaid has confused roles of ministers and AGC

Zaid has confused roles of ministers and AGC

LETTER | He seems to believe that ministers need not worry about the constitutionality of any bill presented in Parliament.

The more self-satire in M’sia, the merrier

The more self-satire in M’sia, the merrier

There's value in viewing the regime's statements verbatim.

M'sia can become world’s education hub in 20 years - Idris Jusoh

M'sia can become world’s education hub in 20 years - Idris Jusoh

This can occur if the momentum in the country’s higher education system remains positive as it is today, according to its minister.

You’re only corrupt once you leave Umno

You’re only corrupt once you leave Umno

COMMENT | Which other current Umno members were involved in the forex losses?

PKR Youth man tells Jamal: I'm broke, car repossessed

PKR Youth man tells Jamal: I'm broke, car repossessed

Gombak PKR Youth division chief says his only possession is a scooter and he lives with his mother.

Jamal to expose 'wealthy' PKR man; Dr M's legal team reacts

Jamal to expose 'wealthy' PKR man; Dr M's legal team reacts

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

Yoursay: Why did gov't sell TRX land to 1MDB for a song?

Yoursay: Why did gov't sell TRX land to 1MDB for a song?

YOURSAY | 'We, the man in the street, had seen the property glut coming.’