Archive - 5 January 2018

Noh: Azmin changes constituency due to declining support in Gombak

Noh: Azmin changes constituency due to declining support in Gombak

S'gor BN chief claims in Gombak there are problems faced by many public housing projects.  

Cops grill Isa for 5 hours

Cops grill Isa for 5 hours

The IGP, however, declines to disclose when exactly the process was over.

NGOs upset with Dr M's remark over Salleh Abas' dismissal

NGOs upset with Dr M's remark over Salleh Abas' dismissal

They say it was extreme and rude of the former prime minister to have done that.

Freedom soon for 6 fishermen held in Indonesia

Freedom soon for 6 fishermen held in Indonesia

Minister Shabery Cheek says both sides are in the final stage of the process of releasing them.

Temerloh Youth lodges report with ROS on Bersatu AGM

Temerloh Youth lodges report with ROS on Bersatu AGM

Acting chief Sharipul Fairuz says delegates to the AGM were not elected at the division and branch levels.

No need to be hasty over PM candidate, says ex-PKR No 2

No need to be hasty over PM candidate, says ex-PKR No 2

Syed Husin adds adequate time must be allocated for public feedback on the topic.

Education Ministry approves DLP for another 126 schools

Education Ministry approves DLP for another 126 schools

Mahdzir Khalid says the schools concerned had met all the criteria outlined by the ministry.  

Mahathir, for now, the only choice to lead opposition

Mahathir, for now, the only choice to lead opposition

LETTER | In order to win the war, one first needs to win the battle.

Son beats mother for refusing to give money

Son beats mother for refusing to give money

The 65-year-old victim required stitches on her head after being hit by a grass cutter. 

1988 judicial crisis - 'gov't should apologise, not individuals'

1988 judicial crisis - 'gov't should apologise, not individuals'

Zaid Ibrahim says the crisis of 1988 was the result of government action and not any one person.

UPP wants Najib, CM to cook up SUPP peace formula

UPP wants Najib, CM to cook up SUPP peace formula

The splinter party headed by Wong Soon Koh hopes the duo will work out a solution for GE14.

What is the transport minister doing to get S'pore to scrap border toll?

What is the transport minister doing to get S'pore to scrap border toll?

LETTER | S'pore should also scrap their toll charge, but we haven't heard from them.

Mahathir Mohammad – man of many regrets

Mahathir Mohammad – man of many regrets

LETTER | The damage wrecked he has wrecked is untold to this day.

Harakah article: Dr M may return to Umno before GE14

Harakah article: Dr M may return to Umno before GE14

'If the party can offer a good position for Mukhriz in gov't, it would be sufficient to wipe out the present political conflict.'

Felda scandal - police take statement from Isa Samad

Felda scandal - police take statement from Isa Samad

UPDATED 2.12PM | CCID director Amar Singh says they are probing him for fraud over the Jln Semarak land transfer.

Two Zunar fans charged with obstructing a police officer

Two Zunar fans charged with obstructing a police officer

The duo, aged 62 and 39, claimed trial to the charge. 

Heavy rainfall in Penang leads to flash floods, minor landslides

Heavy rainfall in Penang leads to flash floods, minor landslides

UPDATED 4.50PM | Two relief centres have been opened, one each on the island and mainland. 

Bewilderment over Harapan's PM candidate announcement

Bewilderment over Harapan's PM candidate announcement

It is uncertain if the announcement will be made during the national convention or after.

Najib reiterates that federal gov't debt not at critical level

Najib reiterates that federal gov't debt not at critical level

The PM also rubbishes claims by the opposition that the country is going bankrupt. 

Dr M: Jamal Yunos subpoena on me 'a gimmick'

Dr M: Jamal Yunos subpoena on me 'a gimmick'

The ex-premier says this in his application to set aside the order at the High Court.

Know the 'power' of your vote

Know the 'power' of your vote

Visit Malaysiakini's minisite 'Undi Power' and see how your vote influences the process of electing lawmakers.

A meaningful manifesto for Harapan

A meaningful manifesto for Harapan

COMMENT | 'The only meaningful manifesto is one that deals with kleptocracy and how to prevent its recurrence.'

'Low wages linked to corruption in police force'

'Low wages linked to corruption in police force'

Thus, the salaries of cops and other enforcement officers should be reviewed, says PKR MP.

MACC once again detains Warisan veep Peter Anthony

MACC once again detains Warisan veep Peter Anthony

UPDATED 5PM | This time is over a land purchase in the Tongod district.

Probe Dr M for sedition over 'kafir' remark, PAS leader urges cops

Probe Dr M for sedition over 'kafir' remark, PAS leader urges cops

Negeri Sembilan PAS lodges a police report against the Bersatu chair over his AGM comments against the party.

Cops to record Isa Samad's statement today, says IGP

Cops to record Isa Samad's statement today, says IGP

The former Felda chairperson was supposed to have been interviewed yesterday but asked for a postponement. 

Zahid Hamidi followed me on Twitter!

Zahid Hamidi followed me on Twitter!

How will GE14 pan out, with the Internet as the new mainstream media?

Man held for fatally stabbing robber

Man held for fatally stabbing robber

The 32-year-old suspect is being probed for murder for stabbing the robber in the neck. 

Ringgit advances to 3.998 against US dollar in 16 month-high

Ringgit advances to 3.998 against US dollar in 16 month-high

The ringgit strengthens to highest level since Aug 2016, boosted by higher oil prices.

DG: Misuse of I-Kad among reasons foreign workers still detained

DG: Misuse of I-Kad among reasons foreign workers still detained

Mustafar Ali says some are employed in sectors other than the ones they were registered for.

India probes report on massive breach of database

India probes report on massive breach of database

Details of more than 1 billion citizens was being sold for just US$8 on social media.

Iranian military offers to help police suppress unrest as 21 killed

Iranian military offers to help police suppress unrest as 21 killed

Troops are ready to intervene as authorities staged more pro-government rallies.

Devamany: BN website will help fight opposition’s criticisms

Devamany: BN website will help fight opposition’s criticisms

BN launches cyberoffensive against ‘seditious methods of lies, slander and distortion’.

France plans law to fight 'fake news' in 2018

France plans law to fight 'fake news' in 2018

Macron says he and his team were victims of fake news and a major data hack.

Yoursay: Uptick in GDP means little to suffering M'sians

Yoursay: Uptick in GDP means little to suffering M'sians

YOURSAY | 'Just walk into any wet market and ask: are we better off now?'

Mahathir must state what he is sorry for

Mahathir must state what he is sorry for

COMMENT | If Najib were to apologise without mentioning 1MDB, would he also be forgiven?

Yoursay: ‘Interim PM’ debate a matter of form over substance

Yoursay: ‘Interim PM’ debate a matter of form over substance

YOURSAY | ‘If this continues, Malaysians hoping for change might have to keep ‘harap’-ing.’

Saiful sides with Azmin; Harapan yet to unveil PM choice

Saiful sides with Azmin; Harapan yet to unveil PM choice

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