Archive - 13 January 2018

UPDATED 11.30PM | Gombak is a marginal seat that Azmin won in GE13 with a 51.4 pct majority.

Liow Tiong Lai says this when asked about MCA sec-gen Ong Ka Chuan's candidacy in GE14. 

MCA deputy president asks Penang gov't to explain shareholder's presence in undersea tunnel project.

The Kedah gov't is also willing to assist probes into the incident, says Ahmad Bashah.

UPDATED 9.17PM | Umno only playing into Dr M's hands by discussing the matter, says supreme council member.

BN gov't has always championed rights of local Indian community, the deputy PM says. 

'Malays are not so committed, not so hardworking and sometimes not so trustworthy.'

Such information could adversely impact M'sia's image, said the deputy home minister. 

Students may lose interest in school after being physically punished, warns Abdul Raof Hussin.

Ex-PM also says he's like Mugabe, but unlike ex-Zimbabwe PM, he had mistakenly resigned.

Gov't should have halted demolition until issues with Hindu temple were resolved, says Liow Cai Tung. 

Ummah chief Ismail Mina also says only Malays sacrificed their lives for Malaya.

It wants accommodation companies to review their websites to stop labelling their territories as countries.

Current leaders must not forget sacrifices of previous ones who fought for the country’s progress.

Prayuth Chan-ocha drew criticism earlier this week for telling reporters to direct questions to his cutout. 

Ini bukan rasis tapi nak cerita sejarah, kata Pengerusi Gerakan Pembela Ummah (UMMAH).

Trading in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin is risky and could threaten the stability of the financial system, it says.

Grumbles over seat allocations hint at egoistic reasons for seeking elected office.  

Haniff Khatri also criticised CJ Md Raus Sharif’s explanation on the issue for being ‘trivial’.

Contractors urged to prioritise safety at construction sites to avoid costs to workers and the public.

Prosecutorial process of pending trafficking cases to be hastened with such a court, says DPM.

It contends that DLP violates constitutional right to have Tamil as the medium-of-instruction at schools.

PAS chief believes no single party will get enough seats to form gov't in GE14 and sees an opportunity.

Number of evacuees rising in Mersing while Segamat remains the same, and Pahang sees small increase.

Empat individu itu masing-masing tiga juruteknik dan seorang penjawat awam,  direman tujuh hari bermula hari ini.

This comes just days after charges were brought against 11 under an extensive probe by authorities.

Other studies show there have been 'tectonic changes' in the state, says party strategist Rais Hussin.

UPDATED 12.54PM | Lawyers remind the deputy minister a prisoner is entitled to his constitutional rights.

Payment was made to the companies that conducted the feasibility study of the mega project.

COMMENT | It will not be muzzled on the unconstitutional appointments of the country’s top two judges.

'The Tatmadaw investigated and will take necessary action on that.'

MP SPEAKS | It is a timely reminder of what we should value - identity, environment and language.

Trump mentioned Norway in derogatory comments about other countries of migration.

Trump reportedly made the remarks at a White House meeting on immigration on Thursday.

Suggestions include universal pension, living wage and free university education.

Harapan does not really need to win this election to destroy Umno.

The Bersatu logo may help allay Malays' fear of DAP, says Solihan.

This has led to a reduction of 1,000 voters in the constituency, he laments.

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

YOURSAY | ‘Liow, the tsunami you have in mind will have the reverse effect.’