Archive - 27 December 2017

Weah set to win Liberia's presidential election in first democratic transfer of power over 70 years.

'I don't think there is a problem here,' says minister Shahidan Kassim.

This is so 'teachers can discipline students without feeling as though their hands are tied,' NUTP says.

Subway stop near Western Wall dedicated to US president after divisive Jerusalem move.

'How can we embrace a Syrian president who has killed close to a million of his citizens?'

Dissident says his jail sentence an 'honour' because he has not become a slave to China's 'autocracy'.

Restaurant assistant is charged with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of two women.

Mais-linked NGOs call comments made against Sultan Sharafuddin uncivilised and defamatory.

Judge calls narrative presented by the multiracial group of accused individuals a mere 'fantasy.'

At local inquiry, voter complains that Subang Jaya state seat bigger than other parliamentary seats in S'gor.

Deputy IGP to obtain info on M'sian found with firearms in luggage from Pakistani authorities.

The solar farms will be able to produce 3,000kW of electricity per day.

Ban on import of palm oil from M'sia is a threat to the local economy, says PMOB chairman.

'The previous administration of Felda was deceptive,' say settlers group. 

RON95 and RON97 to cost RM2.26 and RM2.53 per litre, while diesel will cost RM2.26.

They say Prime Minister's Office would have known about the contentious land transfer.

The supreme law of the land is still the Federal Constitution, MCCBCHST reminds PAS president. 

Rising costs caused by the removal of subsidies and GST, not property taxes, says MB's aide.

'It is right to say that this land issue at Jalan Semarak will be the last,' Felda chair says.

Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo insist they have not been mistreated in custody.

Report states that disorder to be listed in WHO's International Classification of Diseases.

UPDATED 4.50PM | 1MDB claims that the funds were paid from proceeds from rationalisation programme.

The DAP leader who underwent surgery on Dec 19 is expected to recover from stage 1 cancer, says Guan Eng.

DAP secretary-general hopes PAS president will show such courage.

The car was found at a plantation after the last reported sighting yesterday.

Former Felda chief to be probed to assist investigations into the agency’s land deal at Jalan Semarak.

Court finds that Thangaraja, 36, was not given his medication for approximately three days.

Kota Damansara rep and Ampang division chief among those making representations to the commission.

The celebrity chef says 'those thieves' should be brought to justice 'to save the country’s image'.

The rate of just 3.8pct comes from the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for 2017, says minister.

MCA slams PAS president over desire to relegate non-Muslims to non-policymaking roles.

Trump administration to heavily cut US contributions to UN budget to make the world body more efficient.

LETTER | We are now the fattest country in Asia, proving that many need gov't intervention to curb their food intake.

This is likely their final meet before GE14. 

Court says the watchdog group which filed the lawsuit did not have legal standing. 

LETTER | Minister must answer why M'sia is allowing its riverbeds to be exploited for commercial purposes?

The retail sector suffering the biggest blow on weak revenue and worsening cash flow.

The new steps are latest in a campaign aimed at forcing N Korea to abandon its weapons program.

They confiscate 1.541 million Erimin 5 pills smuggled through the Penang International Airport. 

It really was different in those days, but you can’t argue with results.

COMMENT | It is very wrong to set terms to return what belongs to Sarawak in the first place.

Promotional material for Foon Yew High School walkathon comes adorned with BN logo.

YOURSAY | ‘Kelantan PAS leaders do not even see their own flaws.’

YOURSAY | ‘Najib should warn his buddy that he will withdraw his help to build US economy.’

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