Archive - 8 January 2018

Dr M sarcastically suggests Najib sells 'a few states' for funds

Dr M sarcastically suggests Najib sells 'a few states' for funds

'We would then become a developed nation. No need to wait until 2050,' says former PM. 

Harapan lacks leaders, recycles candidates - Azalina

Harapan lacks leaders, recycles candidates - Azalina

Harapan's choice of PM and DPM shows they are not confident of younger leaders, says minister. 

Polis nafi kes culik, ambil organ budak di Johor

Polis nafi kes culik, ambil organ budak di Johor

Ketua Polis Johor berkata gambar pembunuhan kejam seorang kanak-kanak tular di internet.

Amanah man may contest in Ayer Hitam under DAP's logo

Amanah man may contest in Ayer Hitam under DAP's logo

The seat is significant as it is held by MCA deputy president Wee Ka Siong.

EC’s proposal isolates Shah Alam districts, voters say

EC’s proposal isolates Shah Alam districts, voters say

Why create an ‘island’ in the middle of a different parliamentary constituency, asks spokesperson. 

诚信党人或扛火箭旗,攻魏家祥老巢

诚信党人或扛火箭旗,攻魏家祥老巢

大选前哨 一名诚信党人预料将在行动党旗帜下,攻打柔佛的亚依淡国席。

Najib: Make 2018 a year of outstanding achievement

Najib: Make 2018 a year of outstanding achievement

The PM wants the nation and gov't to be strong, stable and progressive in all aspects. 

S'gor PKR man tries to quell rumblings over Dr M

S'gor PKR man tries to quell rumblings over Dr M

He urges for the decision to be respected as it has been finalised.

Husam obtains injunction pending appeal over land eviction

Husam obtains injunction pending appeal over land eviction

Meaning the status quo of Wisma Tok Guru remains until Husam's appeal is heard, says lawyer.

Noh Omar: I have no ambition to be S'gor MB

Noh Omar: I have no ambition to be S'gor MB

'In Selangor, we don't squabble over positions. We prioritise the people,' the state BN chair says.

Rafizi to minister: It's been three weeks, where's the suit?

Rafizi to minister: It's been three weeks, where's the suit?

Abdul Rahman Dahlan had threatened to sue over the Ekspo Negaraku.

Struggle must be based on M'sia without racism - Mujahid to Bersatu

Struggle must be based on M'sia without racism - Mujahid to Bersatu

Amanah veep says it's pointless to replace Umno but retain its racist indoctrination. 

Everyone a pawn in Dr M's 'Game of Thrones', Salleh says

Everyone a pawn in Dr M's 'Game of Thrones', Salleh says

Minister claims opposition had no other choice than to name Dr M as PM candidate.

Rafizi: Clarify if Najib involved in Felda land deal

Rafizi: Clarify if Najib involved in Felda land deal

Ownership transfer to developer impossible without authorisation from above, PKR veep says.

PAS mocks Amanah for receiving the least seats

PAS mocks Amanah for receiving the least seats

Nik Mohamad Abduh calls Amanah 'sad and speechless' after allocated just 21 peninsula seats.

Zero seats allocated, FT Amanah grieves sad day for party

Zero seats allocated, FT Amanah grieves sad day for party

With no seats to contest, it's very survival is at stake, says a leader.

M’sia needed reformation before, but needs transformation now

M’sia needed reformation before, but needs transformation now

LETTER | 'Reformation has been achieved and a transformation is pending.'

S'porean fined RM8,000 for whacking dog with crash helmet

S'porean fined RM8,000 for whacking dog with crash helmet

The magistrate passes the sentence on Yee Kok Chew, 57, after he changed his plea to guilty. 

Analysts: Antagonising PAS may lead to Dr M's undoing

Analysts: Antagonising PAS may lead to Dr M's undoing

However, he could attract another segment of the Malay electorate, they add.

Court allows challenge on registration of Segamat army camp voters

Court allows challenge on registration of Segamat army camp voters

Stay also issued on move to gazette 949 army personnel in contentious camp as voters.

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Gov’t pledges new school to solve overcrowding in SMK Meru

Gov’t pledges new school to solve overcrowding in SMK Meru

School known as the most populous secondary school in M’sia, with over 4,000 students.

S'gor PKR leaders disagree with Dr M's candidacy

S'gor PKR leaders disagree with Dr M's candidacy

State PKR leaders say the rakyat and reformists will not forget the past.

The about-turn on Dr M is an ending fit for a Tamil movie

The about-turn on Dr M is an ending fit for a Tamil movie

LETTER | At least in Kollywood, everything is make-believe. But this is our reality now.

Umno: Any Harapan PM would still be DAP puppet

Umno: Any Harapan PM would still be DAP puppet

Umno Supreme Council member points to Bersatu getting lion's share of seats in the peninsula. 

Under fire Bannon backs down on comments about Trump Jr

Under fire Bannon backs down on comments about Trump Jr

Ousted strategist says in statement that comments were aimed at Paul Manafort, not Trump Jr.

High Court rejects S'gor MB's bid to postpone EC inquiry

High Court rejects S'gor MB's bid to postpone EC inquiry

UPDATED 3.27PM | Counsel for Azmin Ali says they will formally apply for a stay of the decision. 

Court postpones hearing of Najib's suit against ex-MCA president

Court postpones hearing of Najib's suit against ex-MCA president

Postponement due to Dr Ling Liong Sik's pending application to strike out PM's suit.

Federal Court sets aside landmark Sedition Act ruling

Federal Court sets aside landmark Sedition Act ruling

Civil application by PKR's Mat Shuhaimi against Sedition Act aslo called an 'abuse of court process'.

1MDB - 'Speaker's decisions can be challenged'

1MDB - 'Speaker's decisions can be challenged'

His move to ban questions on 1MDB can be argued in court, says a lawyer.

AirAsia ups Maldives flights to meet growing demand

AirAsia ups Maldives flights to meet growing demand

AirAsia X now flies the Kuala Lumur-Male route four times weekly due to 'tremendous growth'.

Donald Trump delays announcement of ‘Fake News Awards’

Donald Trump delays announcement of ‘Fake News Awards’

US president claims high interest in award for 'corrupt and biased' mainstream media outlets. 

MACC secures remand extension for Warisan's Peter Anthony

MACC secures remand extension for Warisan's Peter Anthony

Magistrate extends remand on Warisan leader for RM155m land deal probe to Friday.

Parliament likely dissolved in April, says Nazri

Parliament likely dissolved in April, says Nazri

After Zahid’s CNY prediction, the tourism minister now says it’s likely to be after the last Dewan sitting.

BN leaders greet Harapan's PM candidate with glee

BN leaders greet Harapan's PM candidate with glee

They pounce on Harapan for nominating a former enemy as their candidate for prime minister.

Can you name our ministers?

Can you name our ministers?

COMMENT | Back in the day, my family took great pride in our ministers and our government.

Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence

Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence

Gender-based violence against refugee women in Malaysia is all too common. 

Proton sees drop in sales for 2017

Proton sees drop in sales for 2017

Slight drop in sales from previous year attributed to lower taxi orders.

Which Mahathir are we supposed to remember?

Which Mahathir are we supposed to remember?

LETTER | When trying to shift opinion on Mahathirism, one shouldn't make fools of the electorate.

PSM: Attacks on places of worship are ‘strange’ for Kelantan

PSM: Attacks on places of worship are ‘strange’ for Kelantan

State PSM chief also finds it curious that election candidates appeared at the scene immediately. 

The opposition is indebted to Anwar Ibrahim

The opposition is indebted to Anwar Ibrahim

The opposition gets to roll the dice because of the efforts of this political prisoner.

Who won’t the opposition dance with to win in the polls?

Who won’t the opposition dance with to win in the polls?

LETTER | The change of opinion on Mahathir is baffling and hypocritical.

MOF’s Exchange Tower buyout smells like bailout

MOF’s Exchange Tower buyout smells like bailout

MP SPEAKS | Otherwise, why is the gov’t aggravating the property glut despite its own freeze?

Will Malaysians dare to follow Zimbabwe's lead?

Will Malaysians dare to follow Zimbabwe's lead?

Will you be dancing in the streets after GE14, like the Zimbabweans?

An alliance made by necessity

An alliance made by necessity

COMMENT | Dr M-Anwar combo is stark recognition that national interest must override all else.

Harapan tussles over best strategy in battle for greater JB

Harapan tussles over best strategy in battle for greater JB

DAP’s ‘heavy hitter’ strategy may not work the same magic for its coalition partners.

Dr M confronted with new cracks as he takes the Harapan reins

Dr M confronted with new cracks as he takes the Harapan reins

Opposition parties will need to patch things up to ensure a united coalition.

Yoursay: 2018 kicks off with yet more lies

Yoursay: 2018 kicks off with yet more lies

YOURSAY | ‘PM, Kit Siang also called for RCI on 1MDB, so why was this not done?’

Yoursay: The biggest enemy of Harapan is Harapan

Yoursay: The biggest enemy of Harapan is Harapan

YOURSAY | Voters are ready to put Harapan in Putrajaya, but opposition leaders are not.

Dr M is Harapan's PM choice; Dr M's debt to Anwar; Johor Amanah's boycott

Dr M is Harapan's PM choice; Dr M's debt to Anwar; Johor Amanah's boycott

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