Archive - 30 December 2017

Salleh: Dr M's promise for free speech unbelievable

Salleh: Dr M's promise for free speech unbelievable

PM Najib Abdul Razak greater champion of free speech, allows Mahathir to slander him, Communications Minister says

Nurul Izzah accepts Dr M's apology, calls for end to Najib 'dictatorship'

Nurul Izzah accepts Dr M's apology, calls for end to Najib 'dictatorship'

Getting rid of Najib next step in enacting reforms, PKR vice-president says.

Kubang Pasu comeback on the cards for Dr M

Kubang Pasu comeback on the cards for Dr M

Bersatu strategists are also mulling Putrajaya and Langkawi as possible seats for Mahathir in GE14.

Media gag on Bersatu AGM debates to promote free speech, Dr M says

Media gag on Bersatu AGM debates to promote free speech, Dr M says

'Sometimes you worry about how the press might twist what you say,' Bersatu chairperson says.

Hours after apology, Dr M says it's only 'customary'

Hours after apology, Dr M says it's only 'customary'

Customary for Malays to say sorry in case people think they made a mistake, Mahathir says when asked why he decided to apologise.

Dr M chides muftis as kafirs for not joining PAS, pins Memali on them

Dr M chides muftis as kafirs for not joining PAS, pins Memali on them

Update: 10.18PM Memali bloodshed because muftis did not rebut Hadi's remarks on kafirs, former PM claims.

Tour group victims claim scammed up to RM1m

Tour group victims claim scammed up to RM1m

Despite 347 having fallen prey, victims claim non-action against travel agency with Umno links.

MCA gives out 2,900 pairs of school shoes in N Sembilan

MCA gives out 2,900 pairs of school shoes in N Sembilan

They hand out footwear from their Shoe Donation Campaign.

JPJ to launch e-book on driver education curriculum

JPJ to launch e-book on driver education curriculum

New curriculum to be launched at all driving institutes nationwide in March next year, says DG.

Man gets 13,275 years from Thai court for cheating

Man gets 13,275 years from Thai court for cheating

He receives the whopping sentence for cheating over 2,500 of a total RM73 million.

Financial system at strong and stable level: Johari

Financial system at strong and stable level: Johari

The finance minister II says the development is in line with M'sia's 'rapid development'.

GE14 will be a 'half-sham', says Dr M

GE14 will be a 'half-sham', says Dr M

The situation would worsen if BN wins, with the next elections becoming a 'full sham', says the former PM.

Malaysian journalist arrested in Myanmar arrives safely in Singapore

Malaysian journalist arrested in Myanmar arrives safely in Singapore

M'sian Mok Choy Lin and S'porean Lau Hon Meng released from Yangon jail after two-month imprisonment.

马哈迪质疑依沙成代罪羔羊,替“一号官”挡箭

马哈迪质疑依沙成代罪羔羊,替“一号官”挡箭

团结党大会 马哈迪抛出一项阴谋论,质疑依沙沙末成为代罪羔羊,以为“一号官”挡箭。

Let UN, Commonwealth reps observe GE14, Muhyiddin urges gov't

Let UN, Commonwealth reps observe GE14, Muhyiddin urges gov't

UPDATED 4.23PM | The presence of int'l observers would deter cheating during the elections, says Bersatu president.

Dr M pledges separation of powers and other reforms

Dr M pledges separation of powers and other reforms

A slew of reforms to be implemented should the party come to power, promises the former PM.

False news can destroy lives, threatens nation, says MCMC

False news can destroy lives, threatens nation, says MCMC

Spreading false news on the Internet can also jeapordise national stability, says MCMC COO.

Anak pukul bapa dipercayai akibat dipengaruhi dadah

Anak pukul bapa dipercayai akibat dipengaruhi dadah

Kejadian itu berlaku di rumah mereka di Kubang Semang, di Bukit Mertajam semalam.

Johor set to benefit from mega projects

Johor set to benefit from mega projects

Several megaprojects in the southern state will boost economic growth over the next few years.

M'sia walks the talk for humanitarian causes in 2017

M'sia walks the talk for humanitarian causes in 2017

The country has again succeeded in providing aid and support for key global human rights issues.

'Nothing unconstitutional' about Harapan's interim PM choice - lawyer

'Nothing unconstitutional' about Harapan's interim PM choice - lawyer

Federal Constitution doesn't explicitly forbid such a practice, says Dr M's lawyer Haniff Khatri Abdulla.

Mahathir apologises for past mistakes, says 'only human'

Mahathir apologises for past mistakes, says 'only human'

Bersatu's AGM witnesses a rare mea culpa from the former premier.

Cops kill three robbery suspects in Batu Caves shootout

Cops kill three robbery suspects in Batu Caves shootout

Cops believe they are involved in robbing bank customers in Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan.

Thailand begins distributing thousands of pistols to cops

Thailand begins distributing thousands of pistols to cops

This is to address shortage of firearms among its police officers in efforts to combat crime.

Ministry's reply on sand mining is far from satisfactory

Ministry's reply on sand mining is far from satisfactory

LETTER | Its response implies that exporting sand is merely incidental and not the main goal of sand mining in the two rivers.

Anger, puzzlement as owners face losing new homes to HSR

Anger, puzzlement as owners face losing new homes to HSR

SPECIAL REPORT | Some had purchased their properties barely a month before learning it may be acquired for the rail project.

Miti: K’tan, Perlis drew zero FDI in first half of 2017

Miti: K’tan, Perlis drew zero FDI in first half of 2017

Kelantan has the least new investments in the manufacturing sector.

Sabah tops list of stateless children

Sabah tops list of stateless children

Sabah alone accounts for more than half of 43,445 facing statelessness.

My picks for top five news stories of 2017

My picks for top five news stories of 2017

COMMENT | Here are my takes on the events which certainly must be remembered.

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And Malaysiakini’s most popular commenter is…

POLL | 15 commenters have been shortlisted. The winner is…

PKR cobbling deal on interim PM; SRC probe hamstrung

PKR cobbling deal on interim PM; SRC probe hamstrung

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

Yoursay: EC clearly doesn’t care about ‘one man, one vote’ principle

Yoursay: EC clearly doesn’t care about ‘one man, one vote’ principle

YOURSAY | ‘After all, what is a little gerrymandering to give BN the advantage?’

Remaja dilari lelaki menyamar polis ditemui selamat

Remaja dilari lelaki menyamar polis ditemui selamat

Kes itu disiasat mengikut Seksyen 363 dan Seksyen 170 Kanun Keseksaan kerana melarikan orang serta menyamar sebagai penjawat awam.

3 penjenayah disyaki aktif samun pelanggan bank mati ditembak

3 penjenayah disyaki aktif samun pelanggan bank mati ditembak

Polis temui sepucuk pistol, empat peluru, dua bilah parang serta barangan peribadi mereka.