Archive - 16 December 2017

Gov't to replace Imams with '100pct Muslim mechanism'

Gov't to replace Imams with '100pct Muslim mechanism'

The new umrah visa system will be more efficient and avoid burdening consumers, Tourism Ministry says.

M Nasir: 'No value' in dwelling on controversial past with Dr M

M Nasir: 'No value' in dwelling on controversial past with Dr M

The veteran artiste was once banned from all gov't radio and TV channels when Mahathir was PM.

Use keyboards not guns, Zahid tells Umno cybertroopers

Use keyboards not guns, Zahid tells Umno cybertroopers

'Pistols or other weapons cannot be used to win hearts and minds', the DPM says.

Guna 'senjata' di hujung jari, bukan pistol - Zahid

Guna 'senjata' di hujung jari, bukan pistol - Zahid

Timbalan perdana menteri gesa jentera pilihan raya BN gunakan media sosial secara optimum untuk menangi hati pengundi.

Timb menteri tak tahu penglibatan bukan Muslim dalam IMAMS

Timb menteri tak tahu penglibatan bukan Muslim dalam IMAMS

Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan berkata beliau hanya tahu penglibatan bukan Muslim terlibat selepas sidang media semalam.

Deputy minister: I was in the dark over non-bumis in Imams

Deputy minister: I was in the dark over non-bumis in Imams

Update 8.35PM | Mas Ermieyati says Imams Sdn Bhd non-Muslim COO has resigned, but damage already done.

Najib against Tourism Ministry's Imams umrah visa system

Najib against Tourism Ministry's Imams umrah visa system

PM adds that he welcomes move to cancel the initiative.

EIS to be implemented from Jan 2018 - Riot

EIS to be implemented from Jan 2018 - Riot

The Employment Insurance System is set to be rolled out after it is passed by the Dewan Negara on Monday.

Tourism Ministry cancels Imams umrah visa system one day after launch

Tourism Ministry cancels Imams umrah visa system one day after launch

The monitoring system has been scrapped due to public complaints, says ministry sec-gen.

T'ganu fund for 120k youths to be increased to RM27m

T'ganu fund for 120k youths to be increased to RM27m

'What is important is they were born and will vote in Terengganu,' says state youth chair Rozi Mamat.

Najib: Malaysia heading in the right direction

Najib: Malaysia heading in the right direction

This is attested to by the IMF report on the country’s real GDP growth projection for 2017, says PM.

Hadi has jumped on the Najib bandwagon

Hadi has jumped on the Najib bandwagon

LETTER | PAS president is spreading lies that I want to be PM and that if Umno loses, Malays and Islam will perish in Malaysia.

Former police chief, wife, businesswoman released on bail

Former police chief, wife, businesswoman released on bail

The former ACP, his wife and a businesswoman were remanded by MACC as part of corruption investigations.

Hadi urges rejection of DAP gov't as 'not clean', 'non-Muslim'

Hadi urges rejection of DAP gov't as 'not clean', 'non-Muslim'

UPDATED 5.04PM | He attacks DAP again, and repeats his insistence the nation must be ruled by Muslims.

Esszone curfew extended to Jan 1

Esszone curfew extended to Jan 1

The curfew covers the waters off of Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan and Beluran.

The worthlessness of the OIC summit in Istanbul

The worthlessness of the OIC summit in Istanbul

COMMENT | A pointless attempt to close the stable door after the horse has bolted. 

Biased analysts, or Harapan’s propaganda of crossed fingers?

Biased analysts, or Harapan’s propaganda of crossed fingers?

LETTER | The major problem with Harapan's viewpoint is the belief that voters from PAS are still in their corner.

S'gor folk free to elect towel-clad MB if they wish, says Azmin

S'gor folk free to elect towel-clad MB if they wish, says Azmin

The MB pokes fun at his challengers for GE14 and says, bring it on.

Politicians must learn from senior, experienced leaders

Politicians must learn from senior, experienced leaders

LETTER | M Kayveas is a leader who depicts what a politician could and should not be.

Bangsar's Jalan Tualang now 'unbearable' to live in, says resident

Bangsar's Jalan Tualang now 'unbearable' to live in, says resident

DBKL's decision to approve the conversion has led to traffic congestion and noise disruptions.

Not easy for Pulai to fall to opposition - Nur Jazlan

Not easy for Pulai to fall to opposition - Nur Jazlan

Study by Singapore think-tank flawed for claiming Harapan could take his seat, says the Pulai MP.

Jais nabs two MACC officers for alleged khalwat

Jais nabs two MACC officers for alleged khalwat

UPDATED 4.43PM | One of the suspects is reportedly a director with the anti-graft commission.

Azmin: MACC probe on Sg Yu must not be based solely on Noh's report

Azmin: MACC probe on Sg Yu must not be based solely on Noh's report

The S'gor MB stressed that reopening of land scandal probe must be done without any executive interference.

MACC told to drop 'remand and release' routine on Umno-BN leaders

MACC told to drop 'remand and release' routine on Umno-BN leaders

UPDATED 12.14PM | PKR's Sg Petani MP accuses the authorities of staging 'sandiwara' over Annuar Musa's graft case.

Is DAP now welcoming extreme Malay-centric leaders?

Is DAP now welcoming extreme Malay-centric leaders?

COMMENT | Will DAP leaders put their foot down and say “no” to extremists like Perkasa?

When MACC, MCMC witness statements are leaked

When MACC, MCMC witness statements are leaked

The alleged leaks have shaken public confidence in these two core enforcement agencies.

Najib receives Bahrain’s highest award

Najib receives Bahrain’s highest award

The PM received the King Hamad Order for Development from the Bahrain ruler in Manana.

Israeli troops kill four Palestinians, wound 160 in protests over Jerusalem

Israeli troops kill four Palestinians, wound 160 in protests over Jerusalem

Protests over Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital entered a second week.

Maverick DAP rep asks why party impatient to get rid of him

Maverick DAP rep asks why party impatient to get rid of him

Tanjung Bungah rep Teh Yee Cheu says he has yet to join another political party.

Dr M joins Jerusalem rally; cops stop ‘riots’ in GE14 exercise

Dr M joins Jerusalem rally; cops stop ‘riots’ in GE14 exercise

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

Yoursay: Najib hunting with the hounds over Jerusalem move?

Yoursay: Najib hunting with the hounds over Jerusalem move?

YOURSAY | 'This shows the insincerity of the PM on the issue of Palestine.'