Archive - 18 January 2018

The aircraft experienced a technical fault on one of its engines but landed safely, says Malaysia Airlines.

BN leaders say integrity valued over those leaders who merely make promises to gain support.

They were made against the Pokok Sena MP over his alleged insult to the sultan of Pahang.

The documentary explores the link between him, 1MDB and corrupt Saudi officials.

UPDATED 8PM | Firm says it has a special discount policy for corporate and fleet sales customers.

However, number of seats for each component party will only be revealed in the near future.

Difficulties due to the limited job opportunities at present, says M'sian Employers Federation chief.

This follows the move to set up the new integrity department, it says.

'This offer not only discriminates Malaysians of other races but also Chinese Malaysians of other clans'.

State Industry and Trade Committee says this claim by PAS is unfair as there are external factors.

Rising star Jin Wei takes only 31 minutes to defeat Taiwan’s Pai Yu Po in straight sets.

Sovereign wealth fund on course to deliver long-term performance amid a cautious investment outlook.

MCA deputy president 'flattered' that DAP gave up two parliamentary seats to contest against him.

'This is strange. Never in the history of Proton has something like this happened.'

Menteri Pendidikan beri amaran warga pendidik yang sertai parti politik pembangkang perlu 'fine tune'.

UPDATED 7.40PM | Raids linked to Nga Kor Ming's social media posts, which are said to disparage BN.

Ahmed Jarrar was the son of a senior Hamas commander who was killed by Israeli security forces in 2002.  

The works minister issued the order following complaints of accidents when motorists slow down at the narrow lanes. 

Ex-senator - who has quit Umno twice, PKR once and NewGen Party once - will run as an independent.

Technical aspects being discussed with private healthcare and insurance companies, says minister. 

But he agrees with contention that the articles had no literal meaning that he indulged in dirty politics.

Other countries might follow EU's lead in banning palm oil in biofuels. 

Defence trial was to have commenced today, but is now adjourned to tomorrow.

A family taking a photograph with a massive sculpture of a dog in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday.

Minister Paul Low says a statement will be issued on the matter soon.

LETTER | There is nothing wrong in new graduates earning a decent income.

UPDATED 6.20PM | Did state gov't not know changes to SPV shareholders must go through authorities, asks MCA no 2.

'We owe it to the people of Labuan because, among others, the island is a stronghold of BN.'

Now, however, they conveniently blame the ex-prime minister.

Ruler reminds the people that no one branch of government holds absolute power.

The girl, 7, was taken by her father from her school in Argentina in June last year and was last seen at different locations in Malaysia. 

Selangorians have up to Feb 14 to file their objections to new electoral borders.

However, the meeting depends on whether freeze is confirmed, says Sallehen Mukhyi.

State Gerakan chief calls Guan Eng's threat of legal action both 'laughable and ludicrous'.

'A lot of NGOs and people have asked me to reconsider, so yes, I will, in light of the people's request.'

The country scored an aggregate of 45 out of 100 on the Freedom House scale, one up from last year's 44.

COMMENT | There needs to be better coordination and facilities to improve tourists' experience of Penang. 

CEO Li Chunrong says those of Fujian origin to get 'preferential prices'.

Plantations minister says ban is about EU ‘protectionism’, not about the environment.

MP SPEAKS | Leadership plays a crucial role in eradicating such monsters.

Puteri Umno exco member Natassia Roslan also urges victims to come forward, whether perpetrator 'powerful or not'.

UPDATED 3.10PM | Commission finds court orders ignored in custodial deaths of S Balamurugan and Soh Kai Chiok.

Ahmad Fadli Saari responds to Dr Mahathir Mohamad's question on who PAS is backing for the PM post.

UPDATED 1.49PM | Her lawyer confirms decision on unilateral conversion case will be delivered on Jan 29.

LETTER | Who will be held responsible for the unsafe worksite?

About 300 people pay last respects to S Sathiswaran, including his SMK La Salle schoolmates.

Has Dr M forgotten that those who called him dictator are now his allies, asks minister.

Chong Wei loses to Kenta Nishimoto of Japan 21-19, 18-21, 19-21 in a closely contested match.

Trump blames predecessors for failing to resolve the rogue state's nuclear crisis.

S'gor government can then file injunction against second proposal in court, says Ong Kian Ming. 

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had said he expected the controversial move to happen by then.

The situation improves from yesterday as the number of displaced subsides.

COMMENT | At 10am, a very short email came from Steven. ‘We lost in Court of Appeal.’

ADUN SPEAKS | MIC says one thing to the temple committee, another to the public.

COMMENT | GE14 must be a referendum on Umno’s unbroken rule since Merdeka.

When needed, passport control will be open to all nationalities to avoid congestion.

COMMENT | Ideals are good, but none will prevail without the support of the majority.

YOURSAY | 'This is an offer with a hidden agenda - to make Mahathir lose Gombak.'

The DAP leader is fit again after recovering from tumour removal surgery.

COMMENT | Everyone calls me a dictator, so it must be true.

PKR Wanita chief wants to focus instead on helping the coalition win the election.

YOURSAY | 'Stop singing this puritanical mantra. Go after the male maniacs.'

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