Archive - 26 January 2018

Both countries will hold joint air exercises, specifically on tactical deployment of Sukhoi aircraft.

UPDATED 10.45PM | Malaysians should be given the right to determine their choice of government, the prime minister adds.

I am looking forward to sinking my teeth on MCA's Chong Sin Woon in Seremban in GE14, the MP adds.

LETTER | The seed of understanding needs to be sown in young minds.

Money saved can be used to help the poor, it adds.

BN has improved on its social media influencing while Harapan has regressed, says researcher.

A Form One student is in critical condition after attempting to hang herself, after being accused of stealing a teacher's phone.

LETTER | Moreover, are the drivers insured for third-party injuries, as required by law?

While the campaign is small, it has jolted the opposition.

Talks on state seats remain deadlocked, with just six days left before the Jan 31 deadline.

'We wanted to start work on the project but got sabotaged, so we do not know whether this project will go on,' says the Penang CM. 

UPDATED | Mukhriz' aide says the Sinar Harian report of him telling foreigners that he is not from M'sia was misinterpreted.

LETTER | Malaysia performs the worst in the Elector Empowerment (EEI) category.

Solve unilateral conversions first before implementing the National Human Rights Action Plan, says Gooi Hsiao Leung.

LETTER | While the local startup scene has its strengths, we’ve yet to see billion-ringgit successes.

The Indian classical dancer and choreographer was given the Padma Shri award in conjunction with India's Republic Day. 

The president, however, backed down, after being told the firing would decimate public confidence in the presidency, says report. 

When the body of 24-year-old Mey Sichan was discovered, she only weighed 26.1kg.

They are unable to obtain blue identity cards, thus depriving them of enrolling in school.

Lawyer says PM has not provided replies with regard to 1MDB monies linked to him.

Mohd Hashim Abdullah says the #UndiRosak campaign is led by 'mischievous voices' out to poison people's minds.

MIC leader says he is doing this out of sympathy for Anwar's wife and daughter.

LETTER | The government should not be pressured; companies have been fair.

'We are unlike the other parties which just want to compete during elections,' says the Umno minister. 

LETTER | Penangites will not take suggestion by police chief very well.

This after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Palestine following the backlash on Jerusalem move. 

LETTER | Let's change our perception of them.

The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today but remained steady amidst positive sentiment.

COMMENT | Those formerly in government and now in the opposition must not distort the truth.

LETTER | And as a member of the Penang state gov't, I have every right to defend its policies.

Lawyer says police should not waste the time of 'ibunda rakyat Malaysia'.

No truth to claims that committee yet to be formed to discuss the matter, assures state Harapan secretary.

They reject the new overseas voting process citing lack of accountability and reliability.

Existing laws are not enough to deal with the problem which jeopardises national security, says the minister. 

State exco slams the Penang BN chief for using contrasting amounts in statements on undersea project.

The fire started at the rear of the emergency room on the first floor of the hospital.

He adds ‘splinter parties’ may not have enough support in the rural areas.

Mexico legalised marijuana use for medical and scientific needs in June.

The unique nature of our democracy means that the time for this movement has not come to pass.

COMMENT | 'Malaysia has become a place where shame is no longer a political taboo.'

His remarks could further frustrate the aim of reviving long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian talks.

PKR’s Teja rep tells Najib public transport is still full of punctuality, technical problems.

YOURSAY | ‘PKR had a chance to sack them but didn’t, so stop whining.’

It is unfair to punish his staff when the state administration has issues with him, says Teh Yee Cheu. 

This is to help clear the confusion surrounding the various facts and numbers being mentioned in the issue, the Youth wing says. 

The campaign to spoil votes is a perfect storm of a Trump of our making.

ADUN SPEAKS | 'With a workforce that matches market demand, technology, and innovation, M'sia will be a worthy competitor'.  

YOURSAY | ‘Speaking out against the use of English has been a convenient tool to gain votes.’

I may not support the #undirosak movement, but I respect their stand.

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