Archive - 24 January 2018

'Pope is not saying that all journalists are snakes, but.. they can be,' says Vatican spokesperson.

Roads in PJ and Rawang inundated, as well as several houses in Gombak.

Mohd Hashim says that the commission is ready to give its full cooperation to the police.

Prospective oldest PM in the world will need to lure in undecided youth to topple Najib.

Najib says this after four cars belonging to senior Customs official torched in his house last night.

All 11 signatories agree on provisions in resurrected agreement, now called the CPTPP.

Five staff members of Teh Yee Cheu terminated by Penang gov't 'without any reason.'

'We need more world leaders to come forward in favour of opening up the markets,' minister says.

It is a political witch-hunt when they question a project done in a transparent matter, he adds.

Warisan seeks details from Sabah Harapan leader and awaits formal discussions.

Azam Baki confirms fourth detention in probe, over allegedly forged feasibility study documents.

LETTER | It must catch this once-in-a-life-time opportunity to break with the lamentable past.

LETTER | It is not the guardian of government leaders’ sensitivities.

Mahathir shares a macabre tale in response to those who claim GE14 is choice between Coke and Pepsi.

Warisan chief's views on Rela members 'totally irresponsible' and untrue, says deputy minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Panel says it will do its utmost to guarantee the safety of witnesses.

RON97 and RON95 will cost RM2.56 and RM2.29 per litre respectively, while diesel will be RM2.31 per litre.

LETTER | We in M'sia have felt the full force of its effects, but awareness is still lacking.

UPDATED 6.44PM | Fuzi calls the tech portal breaking the news on two massive data breaches 'baffling.'

LETTER | The gov’t should be working harder to bring in foreign investment.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Wife reveals that several children studying in Iran and Thailand.

State PAS secretary says this is because opposition reps 'attack' the state gov't, unlike in S'gor.

PM also reiterates that the country's GST rate is one of the lowest in the world.

Law minister also lauds Najib administration for being 'open and progressive' in reforming laws.

Commission reminds gov't of obligations to international treaties on the right to education.

He says this when testifying at the hearing of Maria Chin's defamation suit against Jamal Md Yunos.

UPDATE 6PM | Sabah Harapan comes up with 60-40 formula and hopes Warisan will meet them halfway.

Lim Lip Eng calls for procedural overhaul after Selayang resident mistakes cops for robbers during raid.

There's a 'stark difference' in figures issued by the state gov't and Chinese firm, says Teng Chang Yeow.

LETTER | Mahathir has always had great ideas, but these need coherent and well thought-out execution.

‘If I can help temples in other areas, am I going to neglect my own kawasan (constituency)?’ he asks.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Immigration record only shows Amri exited through Wang Kelian border on May 11, 2016.  

COMMENT | Opposition fails to tell voters how their proposed reforms are so different from those of BN.

This after four people were arrested and remanded over a fake rail transport project.

Death threat received via SMS from unknown source, says Parti Cinta M'sia leader Huan Cheng Guan.

UPDATED 3.25PM | Dr M's pro-developer past is clouding Rafizi's judgment, says Felda chairperson. 

Engineer to be remanded for five days to assist in undersea tunnel project probe in Penang.

MCA deputy president responds to CM's 'lecturer and student' jibe in undersea tunnel debate.

Federal gov't urged to compensate the state before imposing a total halt.

UPDATED 3.42PM | They will also need a 10-point swing in support, says the social media research firm.

Harapan PM candidate also reiterates the view that Malays don't work hard enough.

UPDATED 3.25PM | Interest in PAS was among the lowest, the poll by Politweet shows.

Strong growth in 2017 at 5.8pct compared to 4.2pct in 2016.

UPDATED 12.15PM | They deserve more autonomy as they came in as partners, he adds.

更新 吉隆坡高庭宣判，通讯法第233条文合宪，没有抵触宪赋的平等和言论自由。

GPMS berkata, kerajaan tak perlu menambah SJKC baru semata-mata untuk kepuasan peribadi golongan cauvinis Cina seperti Dong Zong.

Kebebasan bersuara tak mutlak terhadap pihak yang berdepan pendakwaan bawah seksyen itu.

更新 隆高庭撤销阿兹敏等二人的申请，使得解密总稽查司一马公司报告的努力遇挫。

In dismissing lawmaker Sivarasa's appeal, High Court adds that freedom of expression is not absolute.  

UPDATED 2.46PM | The judge rules the S'gor MB and a former Umno member have no legal standing to make the bid.  

YOURSAY | ‘Communities of all ethnicities are fed up with a gov’t that has negative moral standing.’

YOURSAY | The government, past and present, has led them to this decrepit state.

COMMENT | It’s a misperception that a state can’t decide how many lawmakers it should have.

The people have been told not to draw conclusions. But it is difficult.

The minister’s warning on the spread of English is bearing fruit.

COMMENT | The EC is meant to make life easier for voters, and not more difficult.

COMMENT | To raise RM350,000 in two weeks is indeed a feat of great proportions.

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