Archive - 7 January 2018

Cops seek info over items hurled at church and temple in K'tan

Cops seek info over items hurled at church and temple in K'tan

He said items were hurled at the church and temple from a vehicle.

Najib the PM meets Najib the school boy

Najib the PM meets Najib the school boy

The PM met the boy when handing out school aid in Pekan.

Dr M as Harapan's PM choice a 'shame' and 'tragedy', says BN minister

Dr M as Harapan's PM choice a 'shame' and 'tragedy', says BN minister

Abdul Rahman calls Dr M a "master of deceit" who would betray Harapan's reforms.

Anwar alludes reform goals intact despite Dr M as PM candidate

Anwar alludes reform goals intact despite Dr M as PM candidate

'In the spirit of cooperation, we accept the decision of the leadership,' wrote the PKR de facto leader from prison.

It's daydreaming, Dr M says of poll predicting BN's likely victory

It's daydreaming, Dr M says of poll predicting BN's likely victory

UPDATED 8.05PM | Bersatu chief shoots down Merdeka Center's findings that BN may regain its two-thirds majority.

Having labelled Anwar 'morally unfit', Dr M may soon feel déjà vu

Having labelled Anwar 'morally unfit', Dr M may soon feel déjà vu

The former premier says it is history, but history could soon repeat.

Azmin to give EC's local enquiry a miss

Azmin to give EC's local enquiry a miss

EC gave the S'gor MB less than a week's notice to present the state's objections tomorrow.

I'm indebted to Anwar, says Dr M

I'm indebted to Anwar, says Dr M

UPDATED 8PM | Ex-premier voices gratitude to his former deputy for prioritising Harapan's struggle to save the nation.

'Petrol bomb' hurled at church was a water filter

'Petrol bomb' hurled at church was a water filter

Windows of both a church and an Indian temple on the same road in Kota Baru, Kelantan were smashed.

'Hidup Tun' and 'Reformasi' ring out as Harapan leaders turn emotional

'Hidup Tun' and 'Reformasi' ring out as Harapan leaders turn emotional

Dr M appeared to choke up with emotion while his wife was seen wiping her tears.

Bersatu to contest lion's share of peninsular parliamentary seats

Bersatu to contest lion's share of peninsular parliamentary seats

The party led by former Umno veterans will contest 52 out of 165 parliamentary seats in West M'sia.

School principals pledge to help BN win Kelantan

School principals pledge to help BN win Kelantan

The principals attending the event were asked to stand up before chanting words of support towards K'tan BN.

Harapan formally announces Dr M as PM candidate

Harapan formally announces Dr M as PM candidate

UPDATED 5.40PM | Former premier officially made the coalition's choice for prime minister today.

Give PAS the boot in Kelantan - Mustapa

Give PAS the boot in Kelantan - Mustapa

This is crucial as the PAS leadership is out of sync with what the people want, says the Kelantan Umno chief.

We will not forget Anwar, pledges Guan Eng

We will not forget Anwar, pledges Guan Eng

UPDATED 7.50PM | But the focus now must be on ousting BN as it has a 'new friend' in PAS, says DAP sec-gen.

Prisons DG confirms Anwar's release on June 8

Prisons DG confirms Anwar's release on June 8

Zulkifli Omar says he is being freed a few days earlier as the initial date falls on a weekend.

Activists question Mukhriz’s role in Opcom Holdings

Activists question Mukhriz’s role in Opcom Holdings

Queries arise over the Bersatu veep's position in the fibre optics company, which his brother now helms.

Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest over utility bills

Eleven Saudi princes detained following protest over utility bills

This follows the detention of dozens of princes on corruption charges.

Football team manager remanded over alleged match-fixing

Football team manager remanded over alleged match-fixing

The 38-year-old was arrested in Seremban yesterday on suspicion of bribing players.

Opposition only makes sweet promises, but gov't delivers - DPM

Opposition only makes sweet promises, but gov't delivers - DPM

BN under PM Najib has done far more good compared to the opposition, says Ahmad Zahid.

Let Johor Amanah vent dissatisfaction, says Salahuddin Ayub

Let Johor Amanah vent dissatisfaction, says Salahuddin Ayub

UPDATED 2.05PM | However, Johor Harapan chief Muhyiddin Yassin said that Amanah must respect coalition's decision.

Japan claims anchor role in HSR bid

Japan claims anchor role in HSR bid

Japan is making a holistic bid to construct Southeast Asia’s largest ever infrastructure project.

Politics of hatred bad for society - Najib

Politics of hatred bad for society - Najib

The politics practised by the opposition do not reflect well on good values of society, says the PM.

'Umno tak mainkan politik kebencian'

'Umno tak mainkan politik kebencian'

Negara perlu pemimpin yang menjaga hak serta kepentingan rakyat, kata PM Najib Razak.

Harapan set to announce PM candidate at today's convention

Harapan set to announce PM candidate at today's convention

UPDATED 2.35PM | Among its policies are giving MACC prosecutorial powers and capping political donations.

Johor Amanah boycotts Harapan meet over seat slash

Johor Amanah boycotts Harapan meet over seat slash

UPDATED 1.34PM | Johor chief Aminolhuda Hassan says they are unhappy they got only two of five seats asked.

Young inventor shows road to success isn’t paved with roses

Young inventor shows road to success isn’t paved with roses

MALAYSIANSKINI | Award-winning engineering student Nurul Husna encourages youths to be resilient.

Sabahans warned of ‘fake news’ in run up to GE14

Sabahans warned of ‘fake news’ in run up to GE14

Rahman Dahlan tells his constituents not to believe ‘ridiculous stories aimed at causing racial disunity’.

'Rakyat Sabah jangan terpedaya berita palsu'

'Rakyat Sabah jangan terpedaya berita palsu'

Menteri berkata masyarakat perlu elakkan perbalahan dan perpecahan agama antara Islam dan Kristian.

Najib on five-day working visit to Saudi Arabia

Najib on five-day working visit to Saudi Arabia

He goes with his entourage and Rosmah on invitation of King Salman.

Yoursay: Harapan’s best bet is Mahathir

Yoursay: Harapan’s best bet is Mahathir

YOURSAY | ‘When the country is burning, you have to take immediate steps to stop the fire first.’

Harapan hints PM issue settled; MCA, Gerakan unite to show force

Harapan hints PM issue settled; MCA, Gerakan unite to show force

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