Archive - 10 December 2017

Bank Negara lost more money under Najib compared to me, claims Dr M

Bank Negara lost more money under Najib compared to me, claims Dr M

BNM believed to have used the international reserve to defend the weak ringgit at that time.

Harapan accuses Umno of fuelling threats against artistes who speak up

Harapan accuses Umno of fuelling threats against artistes who speak up

Harapan's Aiman Athirah claims attacks against artistes at the Umno AGM encouraged more serious actions including threats.

2017-12-10

2017-12-10

After MACC leak, Liew says knife is out for Johor MB in Umno

After MACC leak, Liew says knife is out for Johor MB in Umno

Recent leak implicating Menteri Besar Khaled Nordin may be linked to a tussle within Umno, posits DAP MP.

Rahman invites Sheila Majid, other celebs to EPU economic briefing

Rahman invites Sheila Majid, other celebs to EPU economic briefing

'In other countries, celebrities, comedians and even porn stars have a say about issues affecting their nations,' says minister.

Attempts to censor the media will fail, veteran editor tells Umno

Attempts to censor the media will fail, veteran editor tells Umno

Efforts by Umno or the gov't to crack down on the media would eventually fail, cautions senior Indonesian editor.

Najib joins Ahmad Zahid Hamidi golf tournament

Najib joins Ahmad Zahid Hamidi golf tournament

PM and his deputy teed off with 129 participants comprising top Umno leaders.

MP wants Najib probed for DAP anti-Malay, anti-Islam remarks

MP wants Najib probed for DAP anti-Malay, anti-Islam remarks

Report lodged against PM's remarks that Muslim institutions would be destroyed if a DAP-led opposition came to power.

Individuals carrying weapons for personal safety can be jailed, warns lawyer

Individuals carrying weapons for personal safety can be jailed, warns lawyer

Many Malaysians fail to realise that possessing weapons for security purposes can lead to imprisonment.

Perak Orang Asli want a stop to logging

Perak Orang Asli want a stop to logging

Pos Piah, Sungai Siput villagers want the state gov't to gazette the area as native customary land.

Japan, US, S Korea to hold missile tracking drill amid N Korea crisis

Japan, US, S Korea to hold missile tracking drill amid N Korea crisis

This comes as tensions rise in the region over the North's fast-developing weapons programmes.

S'gor sultan talks about PAS, Khalid Ibrahim, Wan Azizah

S'gor sultan talks about PAS, Khalid Ibrahim, Wan Azizah

The S'gor ruler jokes about being seasoned in political intrigue but wants no more of it.

Constitutional monarchy: The dignified and the efficient

Constitutional monarchy: The dignified and the efficient

COMMENT | Ideally, the crown and the government are institutions meant to balance and strengthen one another.

Jamal remanded for two days

Jamal remanded for two days

The Sg Besar Umno leader was arrested last night over threats he made against DAP's Zaid Ibrahim.

S'gor sultan: Dr M has 'inferiority complex', tries to push down other PMs

S'gor sultan: Dr M has 'inferiority complex', tries to push down other PMs

Selangor ruler believes Mahathir simply does not want any other premier to best his legacy.

Minister regrets 'spin' on 'God's will to control prices' remark

Minister regrets 'spin' on 'God's will to control prices' remark

Umno leader Hamzah Zainudin rues that certain media 'spun' his words on how prices of goods are up to 'God's will'.

Ban Dr M and Zaid from speaking in S'gor, Azmin told

Ban Dr M and Zaid from speaking in S'gor, Azmin told

UPDATED 2.50PM | Noh Omar wants the MB to use his powers to silence the duo.

MCMC must explain grounds for probe against TMI

MCMC must explain grounds for probe against TMI

COMMENT | Claims of 'insult' against the PM have not been backed up by any examples nor proof.

McDonald's Malaysia refutes Israel ties after boycott calls

McDonald's Malaysia refutes Israel ties after boycott calls

M'sian franchise of fast-food giant faces boycott calls on social media after 'Jerusalem move' by the US.

Noh dares DAP to sack Zaid over S'gor sultan tweets

Noh dares DAP to sack Zaid over S'gor sultan tweets

UPDATED 1.55PM | He argues this is since DAP says they have no position on Zaid's remarks.

Sri Lanka hands port formally to Chinese firm, receives US$292m

Sri Lanka hands port formally to Chinese firm, receives US$292m

The deal will see China Merchants Port Holdings handling the Chinese-built Hambantota port on a 99-year lease.

Medic grad finds her calling at the Syrian refugee frontlines

Medic grad finds her calling at the Syrian refugee frontlines

MALAYSIANSKINI | 26-year-old Nadirah Babji pays her way to serve vulnerable communities around the world.

Is asking MB about corruption claims in the assembly a crime?

Is asking MB about corruption claims in the assembly a crime?

MP SPEAKS | What use is immunity in the state assembly, if the Johor MB can’t be questioned?

Arab states urge US to abandon Jerusalem move

Arab states urge US to abandon Jerusalem move

Ditch the decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, say Arab foreign ministers.

Zaid Ibrahim and the perils of speaking one’s mind

Zaid Ibrahim and the perils of speaking one’s mind

COMMENT | So the best DAP can come up with is to cut Zaid loose?

Yoursay: Ex-S’gor MB Khalid can’t have his cake and eat it

Yoursay: Ex-S’gor MB Khalid can’t have his cake and eat it

YOURSAY | ‘We should thank Khalid for being frank about supporting both Umno and PAS.’

Umno chief denies fending off challengers; Jamal nabbed over threats

Umno chief denies fending off challengers; Jamal nabbed over threats

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