Archive - 8 December 2017

This is the message to Umno and the BN from undergraduates, a Bernama finding shows.

France, European Union differ on US mediator role, while contrasting stances from Hungary, Czechs test EU unity.

Lawmaker Wong Shu Qi, who raised the issue in the Johor legislative assembly, is also being probed.

Previously, DAP had accused MCA of wanting to profit on the same plot of land, after acquiring it at below the market rate.

This Federal Court ruling is expected to raise eyebrows in the two Borneo states of Malaysia.

'After all, this is about the safety of my life and that of my family.'

Formed by disgruntled DAP members, it intends to contest all Penang state and parliamentary seats.

COMMENT | There is a chance that Trump is trying to save his presidency with this move.

UMNO AGM | He'll be able to stock the revamp of Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia with affordable goods, says Jamawi Jaafar. 

The suspect, an ACP, and his wife allegedly took bribes from gambling syndicates and ran vice joints.

COMMENT | What can be more damning than 'kleptocracy at its worst'?

COMMENT | Celebs should be allowed a say, subject to the same consequences as another ordinary member of the public. 

PKR vice-president Tian Chua throws a poetic dare to Najib to free Anwar.

MP SPEAKS | 'The prime minister must remember that the Penang floods in November are not something to be politicised or laughed about.'

Protesters torch an effigy of Donald Trump outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

UPDATED 5PM | 'We want to make sure that even the most powerful man in the free world respects international law,' says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Former minister says he fears for his and his family's safety.

What right do Umno members have to deny celebrities' right to speak, he asks.

The two items worn by Prawit Wongsuwan, which is estimated to cost millions of baht, were not listed in his asset declaration in 2014.  

COMMENT | Death penalty or not, drug cases are on the rise and a rehabilitation-centric policy is needed.

UMNO AGM | Wan Emril also makes a tearful plea for divine assistance for Umno and protection for the Malays.

The actor expresses support for Sheila Majid and freedom of expression on Facebook.

Maher Salah wants M'sia to use its influence and respect in the Arab and Muslim world to fight the 'blatant decision'. 

UPDATED 5.26PM | Adding a ‘Non-Constituency Seats’ element will make the state electoral system fairer, it says.

UMNO AGM | This secures Najib's position and will allow Zahid to officially become the deputy president.

UPDATED 1.58PM | Amanah president Mohamad Sabu says the US, under Trump, is a catalyst for violence and war. 

Tan Beng Huat explains his decision, saying that the party forgets its veteran leaders and have become a family dynasty.

UPDATED 1.21PM | The Bersatu Youth chief urges Najib to make the US revoke recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 

He vows to 'hunt down' the ex-minister, saying he'll hit him on the head with the hammer if police do not act.

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UPDATED 12.54PM | Lim Lip Eng recalls the outrage when two Bersih participants stepped on Najib and Hadi's photos.

UMNO AGM | A source close to Arul Kanda explains that he wanted to blend in and has no plans to join the party. 

UMNO AGM | Rizalman Mokhtar warns that the rising cost of living can be a time-bomb for Umno.

Najib's jibe at Guan Eng goes against Islamic teachings.

'While we expect the debt ratio to remain stable in the next few years, it is also likely to stay above the median for A-rated sovereigns.'

One of the suspects sought is the uncle of the sixteen-year-old, who was accused of stealing RM4,000 of his grandfather's money.

The individuals, including a company director, were released on RM100,000 bail with one surety each. 

UPDATED 5.13PM | The court's decision does in no way, vindicate the Election Commission, says Selangor MB. 

LETTER | Will all Malaysians and our leaders raise the bar in making our nation safer and more accountable?

LETTER | While domestic workers are a boon to the average household, but they must also beware of the negative aspects.

Heck with objectivity, eventually I felt a need to choose sides.

The Freedom of Thought Report 2017 gives M'sia two red flags over 'grave violations' of themes measured. 

COMMENT | It's arguably the most unnecessary decision of his time in office.

He says Hadi's amanat contradicts his actions now in helping scuttle opposition votes.

The Big Bad Wolf book fair will give 10,000 children's books purchased by customers and dropped off at collection boxes, to Yayasan Chow Kit. 

YOURSAY | ‘After 60 years of independence, certain leaders still call for unity of their own race.'

Bangkitlah, bangkitlah untuk merubah Umno.

MP SPEAKS | Putrajaya’s flip-flops over its luxury property ban show again their ill-conceived knee-jerk reactions.

That’s why it demonises everyone from politicians to jazz queens.

The meeting was held inside a cave in a Southeast Asian country this week.

YOURSAY | ‘Be strong, Sheila Majid. The rakyat agree with you.’

COMMENT | Teachers who insist on such proof for girls to skip prayers are going too far.

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