Archive - 4 January 2018

1,303 schools to proceed with DLP this year - Education Ministry

1,303 schools to proceed with DLP this year - Education Ministry

It will begin on Sunday for schools in Kedah, T'ganu, K'tan and Johor, while for the other states, the programme will begin on Monday.

HARAPAN umum calon PM selepas konvensyen 7 Jan

HARAPAN umum calon PM selepas konvensyen 7 Jan

Pengerusi HARAPAN buat pengumuman selepas mesyuarat presiden gabungan itu.

Day-old baby among 47,092 undocumented migrants detained in 2017

Day-old baby among 47,092 undocumented migrants detained in 2017

Arrests were made through 16,208 enforcement operations across the country, says Immigration DG.

移师乌冷国席?祖莱达回答“愿听党派遣”

移师乌冷国席?祖莱达回答“愿听党派遣”

祖莱达表示,只要能稳住雪州希盟政府,她愿意在大选时上阵任何的议席。

Zuraida: Saiful wants to pit opposition parties against one another

Zuraida: Saiful wants to pit opposition parties against one another

The PKR Wanita chief, however, agrees that a PM candidate must be a young 'millennial'. 

Harapan to announce PM candidate after Jan 7 convention

Harapan to announce PM candidate after Jan 7 convention

UPDATED 10.10PM | This is amidst rumours that Anwar would not support Dr M as the PM nominee.

MIC has own approach to winning over voters - Subramaniam

MIC has own approach to winning over voters - Subramaniam

Party has its own approach to increase Indian voter support for BN, says its president.

Bank Negara buys land from gov't for RM2b

Bank Negara buys land from gov't for RM2b

Land to be used for relocation of Global Islamic Finance University and Int'l Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance.

External audit firm to probe KLVC project - Najib

External audit firm to probe KLVC project - Najib

The firm will conduct a forensic audit of the project being developed on Felda-owned land, says the PM.

Kota Raja voters: EC redelineation removes identity

Kota Raja voters: EC redelineation removes identity

The new boundaries exclude the palace after which the constituency is named.

PAS, PKR tell Permatang Pauh voters not to vote for the other

PAS, PKR tell Permatang Pauh voters not to vote for the other

PKR leader tells voters in the area that any support for PAS would only extend Umno's lifeline.

Home Ministry seeks to maintain record of excellence

Home Ministry seeks to maintain record of excellence

Ministry to focus on eight aspects to achieve 25 KPIs set for 2018, says minister Zahid Hamidi. 

Saiful Bukhari says 'director' Azmin best choice for PM candidate

Saiful Bukhari says 'director' Azmin best choice for PM candidate

He says naming Azmin as the PM candidate will threaten BN in the next general election.

Fahmi Reza ordered to enter defence in ‘clown face’ case

Fahmi Reza ordered to enter defence in ‘clown face’ case

The graphic artist is being charged under Section 233 of CMA over the caricature of PM. 

Ahead of convention, Anwar reminds Harapan of 'suara rakyat'

Ahead of convention, Anwar reminds Harapan of 'suara rakyat'

He calls for tradition of consulting activists to be maintained, and stresses the importance of consensus.

A shoulder to cry on at school

A shoulder to cry on at school

A mother comforts her daughter who started her Year One at a school in Ampang, on Tuesday.

CM urges Penang flood victims to update details for aid

CM urges Penang flood victims to update details for aid

RM700 aid disbursed to most of the 49,533 victims of the disastrous November floods.

Isa Samad quizzed by cops over Felda land transfer

Isa Samad quizzed by cops over Felda land transfer

The former Felda chairperson gave his statement over the controversial transfer of land this morning.

Dr M accuses Utusan of erroneous report on 'mufti kafir', pens letter

Dr M accuses Utusan of erroneous report on 'mufti kafir', pens letter

He claims the Umno-owned daily deliberately published a wrong interpretation of his remarks.

Sultan Nazrin to syariah courts: Be careful in exposing case proceedings

Sultan Nazrin to syariah courts: Be careful in exposing case proceedings

The Perak sultan says syariah courts must protect individuals' honour in line with Islamic teachings. 

Pahang floods: Number of victims rises to 8,800

Pahang floods: Number of victims rises to 8,800

Kuantan remainds worst hit, with 7,162 victims relocated 28 relief centres.

No need for RCI, cops can answer for Memali: ex-AG

No need for RCI, cops can answer for Memali: ex-AG

'They were the ones who handled the situation on the ground.'

Peel Avenue land deal: Gerakan's Loo says CM has proven him right

Peel Avenue land deal: Gerakan's Loo says CM has proven him right

By not being sued, he says his remarks on the Peel Avenue land sale must be true.

Husam: PAS gov't fond of 'document secrecy' like BN?

Husam: PAS gov't fond of 'document secrecy' like BN?

UPDATE 3.14PM | Why fear transparency, he says after legal threat over his People's Highway allegations.

Bersatu leaders urged to act against ‘traitorous’ Temerloh chief

Bersatu leaders urged to act against ‘traitorous’ Temerloh chief

'When dealing with a traitor, we leave it to the party's leadership,' says the division deputy chief.

Warisan raps MACC for giving impression veep on the run

Warisan raps MACC for giving impression veep on the run

Peter Anthony still in Sabah, says party leader in response to MACC's 48-hour deadline for his surrender.

Dr M not responsible for Salleh Abas' removal, ex-AG says it again

Dr M not responsible for Salleh Abas' removal, ex-AG says it again

Abu Talib, however, insists that he was not defending the former premier in this matter.

Zunar's merchandise seizure case against police goes to trial

Zunar's merchandise seizure case against police goes to trial

This follows a failed attempt by the cartoonist to reach a mediation settlement with the police.  

Khalwat raid - couple withdraw suit against Jawi

Khalwat raid - couple withdraw suit against Jawi

The husband says they're facing other charges besides financial difficulties.

The Pearl of the Orient is glittering once again

The Pearl of the Orient is glittering once again

LETTER | Penang's rapid revival is largely due to the state's role in facilitating public-private-people (PPP) initiatives.

NGOs, concerned citizens reject 'birds of a feather' Najib, Dr M as PM

NGOs, concerned citizens reject 'birds of a feather' Najib, Dr M as PM

'Wrongdoings of national significance committed by current or previous administrations are equally severe'.

M'sian student dressed as Spider-Man falls to death in Taiwan

M'sian student dressed as Spider-Man falls to death in Taiwan

Police suspect student was taking selfies on balcony before falling from fifth floor of men's dorm.

Ex-US NSA contractor to plead guilty to massive theft of secret data

Ex-US NSA contractor to plead guilty to massive theft of secret data

Harold Martin's 20-year data theft believed to be largest heist of US government secrets in history.

Hadi: Mahfuz was long dead, but just buried

Hadi: Mahfuz was long dead, but just buried

PAS president uses this analogy when commenting on the ex-rebel MP's decision to quit the party.

First Agong blamed, now ex-AG – Dr M hits new low

First Agong blamed, now ex-AG – Dr M hits new low

COMMENT| Where are DAP's principles, credibility and conscience?

US’ largest Iranian community cheers anti-regime protests

US’ largest Iranian community cheers anti-regime protests

Los Angeles' expat community want world focus to stay on the Iranian struggle for democracy.

MACC ops rooms are what GE14 deserves

MACC ops rooms are what GE14 deserves

LETTER | The operation rooms are a welcome move, but need to be fully utilised for GE14.

2017 in review for Felda - a need for change

2017 in review for Felda - a need for change

LETTER | Transparency International Malaysia is concerned with the seemingly endless saga of scandals affecting Felda. 

'M'sia will try to reach balanced budget by 2022-23'

'M'sia will try to reach balanced budget by 2022-23'

Finance minister II says the country is unlikely to meet its earlier target of achieving it by 2020. 

Not the end of the world if Harapan doesn’t name PM candidate

Not the end of the world if Harapan doesn’t name PM candidate

LETTER | Naming a candidate is just a means to an end, the end being reforms.  

Misconceptions on Penang reclamation still abound

Misconceptions on Penang reclamation still abound

LETTER | Salleh Buang's criticism of PSR seems to be parroting the gov't line.

Iran deploys elite revolutionary guards to quell protests

Iran deploys elite revolutionary guards to quell protests

This after six days of protests that rattled the clerical leadership and left 21 people dead. 

Yoursay: Nothing wrong for Dr M to question nation’s huge losses

Yoursay: Nothing wrong for Dr M to question nation’s huge losses

YOURSAY | ‘The reason Mahathir hasn’t retired is because BN leaders can't stop corruption.’

Don’t oppose my royal assent legal challenge, Anwar tells gov’t

Don’t oppose my royal assent legal challenge, Anwar tells gov’t

This is because the BN gov’t always claims that it is the defender of the royal institution, he says.

Hadi forgives Dr M for 'traitor, infidel' remarks

Hadi forgives Dr M for 'traitor, infidel' remarks

But the Harapan chairperson should seek forgiveness from God, says PAS president.

Security flaws put virtually all phones, computers at risk

Security flaws put virtually all phones, computers at risk

New flaws could let hackers steal data from devices containing Intel, AMD and ARM chips.

Trump breaks with Bannon, says ex-aide has 'lost his mind'

Trump breaks with Bannon, says ex-aide has 'lost his mind'

Former strategist describes Trump campaign meeting with Russians as 'unpatriotic' in new book.

Number of flood victims in T'ganu rises above 1,000

Number of flood victims in T'ganu rises above 1,000

The increase results in the opening of another eight relief centres in Kemaman.

‘Election date, seats not discussed at BN special meeting’

‘Election date, seats not discussed at BN special meeting’

Hishammuddin says meeting of all BN leaders last night only discussed 'general preparations'.

Cops closing in on woman behind S Korea tour package scam

Cops closing in on woman behind S Korea tour package scam

As many as 23 individuals, including local celebs, believed cheated with losses over RM150,000.

Yoursay: Ezam, keep ‘Azmin as PM’ idea to yourself

Yoursay: Ezam, keep ‘Azmin as PM’ idea to yourself

YOURSAY | ‘No one outside the Harapan council should meddle in this important matter.’

Harapan should just stop 'interim PM' nonsense

Harapan should just stop 'interim PM' nonsense

Some believe the term 'interim' does not inspire 'stability'.

Salleh’s rosy picture of M’sian economy just lies and statistics

Salleh’s rosy picture of M’sian economy just lies and statistics

MP SPEAKS | Something is amiss with the minister’s use of erroneous stats.

Dr M fires salvo at Hadi; school boycott over 'broken promise'

Dr M fires salvo at Hadi; school boycott over 'broken promise'

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