Archive - 15 December 2017

UPDATE Saturday 5.30PM | The government has cancelled the Imams system.

Azizah Hamdi, 58, was admitted to hospital for cancer treatment.

EU leaders give the formal green light and British PM thanks leaders after securing the new phase.

Allahyarhamah Puan Sri Azizah Hamdi, 58,  meninggal dunia pada jam 7.02 malam tadi di PPUM.

The former PM brands the US a 'bully' at Harapan's Palestine solidarity march. 

This is over Nur Jazlan's reported views on Dr M's decision to return awards he received from S'gor palace.  

‘It seems that there is no sincere political will from all political parties to fully support and adopt the PDEA,’ says TI-M.

LETTER | We, G25, are deeply touched by Aisyah Osman’s vigorous defence of freedom of speech...

The rally will be held next Friday to show solidarity in spirit.

However, the amount does not include the costs of flight and passport fees. 

The calls for a boycott were based on 'false information and rumours', the beverage giant adds.

Five people, including two immigration staff, are detained in connection with the smuggling.

LETTER | We reflect on the progress made in protecting migrant rights and the challenges to ensure their wellbeing. 

Jahabar Sadiq says he discovered the leak in an article published yesterday by a news portal. 

If the developers are confident over the project, why worry, asks second finance minister.

The protest is in response to Trump's acknowledgement of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski denied wrongdoing over a scandal involving a company he controlled while holding public office.

This comes after he was challenged to do so by the FT minister over his claim that land plots were sold without open tender.

The Beluran MP says the security force has proven themselves capable of protecting Sabah. 

He says this allows lower-income groups to receive more government assistance from it. 

LETTER | Najib should not have negated his claim that he is for all races and that Umno adopts an all-race inclusive policy.

The 38-year-old suspect is the boyfriend of the murdered couple's only daughter, says report.

The Pandan MP says court will be a good place for the minister to answer his questions on Expo Negaraku.

LETTER | CCTV cameras only discourage but do not deter crimes, there are better ways to do so.

This after Gopal Sri Ram argues judges must do their best to impress the public that they are above suspicion.

COMMENT | M’sia’s growing ties with Middle East risk entangling our country in the region’s complex politics.

This is in response to allegations made by a blogger on Chinese networking site WeChat.

MP SPEAKS | For political parties to win GE14, understanding the semi-urban Malay-majority battleground is crucial.

This is to ensure a smooth running of the general election when it is held.

LETTER | It may seem harmless but there is a dark side to elephant tourism that people are not aware of.

Former PM claims Najib’s gov't is trying to prevent the opposition from providing stiff competition to BN.  

He reminds the state's leaders that Hannah Yeoh had raised the matter at the state sitting.

COMMENT | Bersih's proposal to modify state electoral systems will help ensure every vote truly counts.

Cops do not think the attacks on an alleged Syrian family had a terrorist motive.

COMMENT | Nay, Mohd Zuhdi Marzuki, it is not Dr M who is bringing destruction upon the country.

Marcel Smit disputes his daughter's 'sudden death' and will also fly Dutch pathologist in to assist the probe.
 

Five of nine judges voted for the case to be thrown out, in a slim victory for rights activists.

MP SPEAKS | Passengers are now paying for the defective airport costing RM2.3b over budget.

The intelligence committee is probing possible collusion between Trump's campaign team and Russia.

Luke Skywalker is the Harapan chairperson’s favourite character.

YOURSAY | ‘Such a stark contrast between the wives of the present and former PMs.’

COMMENT | Hitting out at McDonald's is only hurting our own people, not the Zionists.

Whatever we were doing in Saudi would come in handy if we decided to ship our lads to Israel.

Their main concern is rising costs, while Azmin’s close ties with the S’gor sultan will help, they say.

YOURSAY | ‘Forty years is a long time for a government to resolve this land matter.’

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