Archive - 3 January 2018

Police on the hunt for 8 suspects involved in Cheras gold heist

Police on the hunt for 8 suspects involved in Cheras gold heist

CCTV recordings show six men entered the premises, while two others acted as getaway riders.

MACC gives Warisan veep Peter Anthony 48 hours to surrender

MACC gives Warisan veep Peter Anthony 48 hours to surrender

Lawyer Michael Persius Ubu also wanted to assist probe into RM155m purchase of oil palm plantation. 

Najib launches BN’s official GE14 portal, ‘TheRakyat’

Najib launches BN’s official GE14 portal, ‘TheRakyat’

Portal will contain BN's GE14 manifesto, and will carry profiles of all its candidates. 

Unrest in Mumbai as Dalits call for shutdown

Unrest in Mumbai as Dalits call for shutdown

Calls for shutdown of Maharashtra following clashes between upper caste Hindus and Dalits.

People unaware of indirect subsidies gov’t provides, claims Najib

People unaware of indirect subsidies gov’t provides, claims Najib

PM explains that GST is funding programmes and making up shortfall for targeted subsidies. 

PM: Claim that M’sia going bankrupt is ‘economic sabotage’

PM: Claim that M’sia going bankrupt is ‘economic sabotage’

Such claims are made merely to ‘erode people's confidence' in the government, Najib says.

Cops looking for knife used in JB petrol station murder

Cops looking for knife used in JB petrol station murder

Police believe murder weapon disposed of somewhere along a road in Desaru, Kota Tinggi.

Floods situation in Pahang worsens, evacuees now number 4,851

Floods situation in Pahang worsens, evacuees now number 4,851

Number of victims doubles from 2,061 people at midday.

Four killed, five hurt in Port Dickson pileup

Four killed, five hurt in Port Dickson pileup

All four dead in accident involving three cars, a lorry and a bike are believed to be from Singapore.

Kelantan mulling legal action against Husam over highway claim

Kelantan mulling legal action against Husam over highway claim

Amanah veep claims state gov't terminated contract of Machang-Kuala Krai highway builders.

Azmin may contest in Shah Alam for GE14

Azmin may contest in Shah Alam for GE14

Source also says Zuraida’s name submitted to S’gor Harapan committee for Hulu Langat seat.

Penang gov’t awaiting three impact studies for reclamation project

Penang gov’t awaiting three impact studies for reclamation project

Fishery, traffic and social impact studies still needed to complement EIA on reclamation project.

MCA, Gerakan both say 'no' to PJ Utara redelineation

MCA, Gerakan both say 'no' to PJ Utara redelineation

Representatives from both the BN parties recorded their objections with the EC today.

Singapore bans film focused on indicted Palestinian teen activist

Singapore bans film focused on indicted Palestinian teen activist

S'pore authorities say 'Radiance of Resistance' is skewed, inflammatory and lacks counterbalance.

Murder in tahfiz school fire case transferred to High Court

Murder in tahfiz school fire case transferred to High Court

Two teens were charged with the murder of 21 students and two teachers at the school last year.

Petrol up 3 sen, diesel up 6 sen

Petrol up 3 sen, diesel up 6 sen

After last week's dip, petrol prices rise to RM2.29 per litre for RON95 and RM2.56 for RON97.

Ezam mooted Azmin for PM to sow 'chaos', claim Harapan grassroots

Ezam mooted Azmin for PM to sow 'chaos', claim Harapan grassroots

Grassroots activist group says former senator just a proxy of pro-Azmin 'cartel' within Harapan.

Football - NS MB confirms lifetime ban on him

Football - NS MB confirms lifetime ban on him

He adds that he deserves the ban and has no plans to fight it.

My nuclear button bigger than yours, Trump tells Kim

My nuclear button bigger than yours, Trump tells Kim

N Korea reopens long-closed border hotline with South, after Kim noted he is open to talks.

Some in Anwar's stronghold soften to prospect of Dr M as PM again

Some in Anwar's stronghold soften to prospect of Dr M as PM again

But some in Permatang Pauh are not keen on seeing Mahathir at the helm once more.

Interim PM will make Harapan a ‘laughing stock’, says analyst

Interim PM will make Harapan a ‘laughing stock’, says analyst

Voters will not take Harapan seriously if it fields a pro tem premier, says Prof James Chin. 

Don’t translate directly from BM, MB says after error-strewn sign goes viral

Don’t translate directly from BM, MB says after error-strewn sign goes viral

Perak MB believes mistranslated sign is a reminder that annoucements should be made in BM.

Pink diamond suit: Sri Ram seeks the elusive Jho Low

Pink diamond suit: Sri Ram seeks the elusive Jho Low

UPDATED 7.20PM | The former judge says the businessperson must be prepared to be cross-examined.

Parents, students stage boycott over 'broken promise' of new school

Parents, students stage boycott over 'broken promise' of new school

New building for SJK (T) Ladang Jasin Lalang was promised during 2011 Merlimau by-election.

Penang gazettes commission of inquiry on Tg Bungah landslide

Penang gazettes commission of inquiry on Tg Bungah landslide

Lim Guan Eng explains that the gazette enables state gov't to appoint investigation panel. 

Dr M barking up the wrong tree, says PAS deputy president

Dr M barking up the wrong tree, says PAS deputy president

As for the 'traitor' label, Tuan Ibrahim claims Mahathir's accusation is not logically sound.

Gov't fights bid to declare Zakir Naik 'a threat'

Gov't fights bid to declare Zakir Naik 'a threat'

UPDATED 4.40PM | Federal counsels say the 17 activists should have filed for a judicial review instead of a suit. 

Cops dismiss claim on imminent collapse of Chereh Dam

Cops dismiss claim on imminent collapse of Chereh Dam

The rumour on social media that the dam in Sg Lembing is at risk of collapsing at any time is untrue.

Dr M to hold weekly talks on 'Najib making mistakes every second'

Dr M to hold weekly talks on 'Najib making mistakes every second'

UPDATED 3.35PM | Talks will also focus on Harapan's plans to deal with 'problems created by Najib'.

Zunar takes travel ban challenge to Federal Court

Zunar takes travel ban challenge to Federal Court

This follows the High Court's dismissal of the cartoonist's bid to challenge the ban. 

'I did not sack Salleh Abas' - Mahathir prepared to swear on Quran

'I did not sack Salleh Abas' - Mahathir prepared to swear on Quran

UPDATED 3.35PM | The former premier claims his name was used to protect the Agong.

I'm not going to be PM until 100, Dr M's take on 'interim PM' debate

I'm not going to be PM until 100, Dr M's take on 'interim PM' debate

UPDATED 2.40PM | He also says the coalition can use whatever word to describe the premier's post.

426 moved to flood relief centres in Johor

426 moved to flood relief centres in Johor

113 families in flood-hit Mersing and Kota Tinggi sought refuge at nine relief centres as of 8am today.

'Traitor' and 'infidel' – Dr M opens fire on Hadi

'Traitor' and 'infidel' – Dr M opens fire on Hadi

UPDATED 2.10PM | Mahathir accuses PAS chief of working with Najib to split opposition votes.

Ezam moots Azmin as Harapan's PM candidate

Ezam moots Azmin as Harapan's PM candidate

Azmin's youth, leadership and track record make him the best candidate, says former foe Ezam Mohd Nor.

AGC objects to Segamat voters’ bid for judicial review

AGC objects to Segamat voters’ bid for judicial review

UPDATED 2.55PM | Federal counsels argue an ongoing appeal with local inquiry should be decided first. 

US warns N Korea against new missile test, plays down talks

US warns N Korea against new missile test, plays down talks

'My nuclear button is bigger and more powerful,' Trump tells North Korean leader.

Adam50: Parents should look on the bright side

Adam50: Parents should look on the bright side

Sabah's assistant minister Hamisa Samat says the incentive was not to fish for votes.  

AMANAH Perak: Nizar mungkin tukar DUN pada PRU14

AMANAH Perak: Nizar mungkin tukar DUN pada PRU14

Bagaimanapun, bekas MB Perak itu enggan sah atau nafi pertukaran kerusi DUN itu.

Pua: Zaid’s book ban shows M’sia becoming more totalitarian

Pua: Zaid’s book ban shows M’sia becoming more totalitarian

'This goes completely against the values of democracy that our country holds so dear,' says DAP lawmaker.

Jamal Yunos: Our worst creation of 2017

Jamal Yunos: Our worst creation of 2017

The public fed interest in the Umno Sg Besar chief.

In keeping MB hopes alive, Amanah seeks to get Nizar through GE14

In keeping MB hopes alive, Amanah seeks to get Nizar through GE14

Short-lived Perak MB’s star is no longer on the rise, which may warrant new pastures.

Yoursay: Memali blame game has little to do with truth or justice

Yoursay: Memali blame game has little to do with truth or justice

YOURSAY | ‘This is all theatre ahead of the 14th general election.’

Harapan struggles over Dr M's 'interim' status; Zaid claims PM outmanoeuvred

Harapan struggles over Dr M's 'interim' status; Zaid claims PM outmanoeuvred

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

Yoursay: Is BN taking credit for scrapping its own tolls?

Yoursay: Is BN taking credit for scrapping its own tolls?

YOURSAY | 'The Shah Alam tolls should have been taken down 20 years ago.'