Archive - 10 January 2018

Minister also says Mahathir showed no such interest when Anwar got a 'black eye' in 1998.

Police also clarify that motive behind gruesome killing was an RM50,000 debt, not a triad war.

But those allergic to the 'medicine' of Dr M have a 'steroid' ready in the form of PKR, he adds.

Agency says while most of the world focused on refugees, many children still left behind. 

Man is freed after police receive NFA instruction from deputy public prosecutor's office.

Health Minister says decreasing number of specialists due to public-private income disparity.

Patrons shop for Chinese New Year decorations in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur.

No dry eyes as Amanah members voice their grievances over Harapan's seat allocation for GE14.

Minister insists unemployment level normal, and figure of 50,000 out of work is just a ‘projection’.

Contributions will come from 6.6 million registered employees and 430,000 employers.

Rahman Dahlan says ex-PM also responsible for deals favourable to highway concessionaires.

Rumours are being spread to tarnish the party's name, say leaders.

More constitutional questions to be posed after apex court overturned landmark sedition ruling.

The move is a 'big drama' by the opposition to use Dr M to win votes in GE14, says Perak MB.

With this, the price of diesel will be more expensive than RON95.

Immigration chief explains that only certain travellers asked to show proof of financial stability. 

Both deserve credit for seeking to bring Najib and Umno to book, says The Australian.

Investigations into Penang undersea tunnel project will not impact its progress, states Vertice Bhd.

LETTER | In Ambiga's words, 'Now there is a decision, we must respect it and move forward.'

UPDATED 10PM | 'Such things never happened during the time I was a dictator'.

A new search for the missing plane starts in mid-Jan, says Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai.

LETTER | If left unchecked, such acts may embolden extremists ahead of the coming polls.

Human rights group Suaram says this goes against a directive from the Education Ministry.

Ex-PM defends local toll rates, saying the Plus highway tackles congestion during festive periods.

'Independence is the lodestar for any serving judge,' Fiji's David Alfred tells Bar Council symposium.

Azman Ujang denies the report which quoted him as saying BN would face tough times in GE14.

The case involves a businessperson in relation to purchase of a bungalow by Penang CM.

LETTER | Do they want genuine reform or just maintain the status quo?

The locations of the CCTVs should be appropriate to protect privacy in various areas in schools.

Court also finds Home Ministry to have violated author’s right to freedom of expression.

Only PM's mother was on the same flight as her son, says the PM's Office.

LETTER | Harapan wants to ensure its political survival past GE14, but this is a spit in the face of the rakyat.

The man from Jasin faces imprisonment for up to 20 years and whipping if found guilty.

Dr M pick reflects poorly on Harapan, says senior fellow at Institute of Strategic and Int'l Studies Msia.

It lacks transparency, Bersih says, and calls for fairer processes, such as advance voting.

LETTER | The time has come to put it out of its misery.

Attorney-General's Chambers gets leave to appeal award of RM357k in damages over custodial death.

Harapan's enemies all offer different takes on who has the loudest voice in the coalition.

UPDATED 12.55PM | This is Dr M's response to a question on whether a Harapan government would go after corrupt former ministers.

The project will proceed as there is no such order, he says.

DAP sec-gen denies admonishing coalition ally Amanah over Harapan's seat allocations.

This after an application by the MACC to have the senior executive remanded for 7 days.

LETTER | Justice should be delivered in substance rather than in just form.

UPDATED 4.30PM | Ex-NSTP group editor-in-chief not so sure if this means BN will lose its majority in Parliament. 

LETTER | Some GLC pensioners are currently receiving pensions as low as RM150 per month.

LETTER | Bersatu president has always argued for the principle of 'berani kerana benar' - brave because of truth.

You don’t get to ask this question because the system is rigged in your favour.

Stories on the ground reveal truths otherwise missing from the debate.

LETTER | Gov't  should have an independent body under the PM's office to help local Indian artistes.

UPDATED 11.55AM | This is in connection with a corruption probe linked to the Penang gov't's project.

YOURSAY | Low wages is no excuse for corruption in police force.

Who does BN see Bersatu or DAP as top dog in Harapan? That depends on who you ask. 

At least on paper, Bersatu should be within striking distance in 23 of the 52 parliamentary seats it would contest. 

COMMENT | Mahathir is a unique individual in a unique position but…

Bar Council also set to make good on a threat to boycott social events with CJ and COA president.

COMMENT | Could his fate in GE14 echo that of Sarawak’s Abdul Rahman Yakub?

YOURSAY | But the likelihood of Harapan not being registered is strong.

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