Archive - 7 December 2017

The court's move to reject S'gor govt's judicial review is proof that EC discharged its duties well, says chief.

The former law minister will be investigated under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Commission Act.

The six, including an Indonesian, had robbed a family in Shah Alam by posing as undercover cops.

Perfumes bearing the former PM's face, however, are not selling as well as the chocolates, says trader. 

The 'prize' is ensuring that the state remains as a 'fixed deposit' for BN, pledges the minister.

The Umno info chief says he is saying this as a 'friend' to the former minister.

UMNO AGM | Former PM is now working with enemies to 'wreak havoc' against Umno, says state youth chief.

UMNO AGM | Noriah asks this in relation to claims that Najib is afraid of his wife.

UPDATED 11.15PM | The Islamist group urged Palestinians to abandon peace efforts after the US President's move yesterday.

KL High Court sets Jan 30 for decision on whether Santamil's suit will be thrown out.

Irwan says he will get back on the US AG's remark on kleptocracy and whether 1MDB can pay IPIC before Dec 31.

The Wanita Umno chief's remarks calling DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang 'Maharaja' is seen as a form of bigotry.

UPDATED 6PM | 'Why is she complaining about the cost of living? What's her income?' asks Treasury sec-gen. 

Deputy higher education minister says move aimed at ensuring only quality institutions in operation.

He reminds Najib that Hitler aspired to rule for 1,000 years but the Third Reich collapsed in 12.

UMNO AGM | Division chief Mohd Zaidi Said says whatever is done by Jamal is not reflective of all Umno division leaders.

The PM rallied his party to strongly oppose any recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The propaganda clip aired during lunch break shows children watching political speeches on laptops, handphones.

LETTER | Weak punishments send out mixed signals to poachers that wildlife crimes are not taken seriously.

DBP's attempt to control the translation process of the Bible into Malay is unconstitutional and an infringement of fundamental liberties.

LETTER | Yearly tussle between school bus operators trying to raise fares and parents who object demands a solution.

LETTER | Both sides – Eric See-to and Teresa Kok – have got their facts wrong, and have let down the people of KL.

You do not need to earn the right to speak up on things you care about.

ANALYSIS | Ante upped on the perils Malays will face if the opposition, namely DAP, comes into power.

Student gets initial five-year sentence reduced to three years after appeal.

The group is targeting an attendance of 5,000 people for the rally.

Human Rights Report 2017 highlights spike in prosecutions under the Communications and Multimedia Act.

The US' move will end all efforts to resolve the Palestinian question, the ministry warns.  

The widely condemned move has led Palestinians to say Washington was abandoning its leading role as a peace mediator.

This is over a scheduled rally against him outside the Selangor palace on Sunday. 

The wing, however, defends Mahathir on the 'Bugis pirates' remark controversy.

UPDATED 3.30PM | However, the judge grants a stay on his decision, which prevents the EC from conducting an inquiry.

This Rumawip excuse is trotted out after regulations are broken, adds DAP’s Seputeh MP.

UPDATED 2.44PM | 'We hope ROS will be satisfied and restore DAP's status officially,' says Anthony Loke.  

The No 1 NFC critic believes this, at the very least, will help soothe old wounds.

Cabinet has set up a five-minister committee to review appeals from developers.

UPDATED 2.26PM | However, DAP organising secretary Anthony Loke refuses to say if the party supports Dr M as interim PM. 

Abdul Hadi Awang wants Muslims to protest in front of US embassy.

It is reported that the syndicates are raking in RM5.2 million in profits annually by charging up to RM20,000 per person.

UPDATED 1.08PM | UMNO AGM | Najib expresses regret that an act done in good faith elicited a sarcastic response.

LETTER | The stated figure of RM600 is barely enough for one individual, let alone a household.

The emergency session on Friday will discuss US President Donald Trump's controversial recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

UPDATED 2PM | An actress-singer laughs at 'template' attacks, such as calling critics ‘pro-opposition’, and so on.

Justice Raus' appointment is a non-justiciable issue as the Agong consented, the AGC argues.  

COMMENT | Trump has re-opened an old wound that will sow discord between Islam and the West.

COMMENT | With the approaching general election, there are issues which the two coalitions need to address.

UPDATED 1.20PM | UMNO AGM | He takes yet another slam at Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his 'balik Bugis' remark.

LETTER | There is a worrying 'territorial' trend of late of states being put before the country. 

Malaysians want to know if PM is doing what's best for Muslims - or for his 'good friend'.

LETTER | Human rights transcends boundaries, so M'sians too should stand in solidarity with S'porean activist Jolovan Wham.

'I wonder what the reaction will be if an organisation displays a banner of 'Bersatu India' or 'Bersatu Cina'?' asks Andy Yong.

He's uniting voters around this message: The world is against us.

LETTER | The current fragmented management of natural resources needs to make way for an integrated and holistic resource management.

UPDATED 12.34PM | UMNO AGM | 'The Chinese and some from the Indian community have become victims of perception and lies.'  

Israel captured East Jerusalem in 1967 and annexed it in a move never recognised internationally.

UMNO AGM | Their opinions can shape the rakyat's view of the ruling gov’t, Umno delegates say.

LETTER | We should forgive the wrongs of Dr Mahathir, but let us not forget the evils he has done under his rule. 

COMMENT | The strength of the ringgit is the most important indicator of our economic health.

UMNO AGM | He warns if the opposition wins, the rights of the Malays will be trampled upon, rendering them 'bangsat' in their own land.

'I ask Zaid Ibrahim to read my statement carefully and get the right facts before opening his mouth.' 

COMMENT | ‘We respect you, but we know what to do and how to run our own affairs.’

We need to empower women, but this should be based on merit, not gender.

Abdul Razak Ismail says restoring 'the dictator' may prove a stumbling block for Harapan.

It’s lamentable that a Singapore newspaper gets into the fray.

YOURSAY | ‘Are there really no other eligible leaders who can lead the country?’

If Umno is brave, why is it moving in 7,000 voters from Bukit Aman, she asks.

YOURSAY | ‘The contest will be a lame sequel, like watching ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’.’

Majoriti rakyat Malaysia dihormati di UAE.

UMNO AGM | Besut's Azizul Jasmi also wants the gov't to ignore calls to recognise UEC.

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