Archive - 8 February 2018

2018-02-08 II

2018-02-08 II

1,000 KR1M 2.0 outlets to be opened in Klang Valley by year's end

1,000 KR1M 2.0 outlets to be opened in Klang Valley by year's end

3,000 outlets nationwide by 2020, pledges Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Minister Hamzah Zainudin.

2018-02-08

2018-02-08

PM on Johor tour, to 'invade' Muhyiddin's turf

PM on Johor tour, to 'invade' Muhyiddin's turf

Tomorrow will mark Najib's first visit to his former deputy's bastion since 2009.

GDP aside, what about our purchasing powers?

GDP aside, what about our purchasing powers?

LETTER | GDP may technically be growing, but does this mean anything to the ordinary person?

Hague court weighs complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths

Hague court weighs complaint against Duterte over drug war deaths

About 4,000 Filipinos killed by police in the past 19 months in a brutal crackdown.

Pakar: Ketum tak bawa mudarat

Pakar: Ketum tak bawa mudarat

Pakar dan bahan sudah ada tapi kajian dikekang oleh pendirian kerajaan yang belum memberi 'lampu hijau'.

Harapan's Johor state seat allocations completed - Muhyiddin

Harapan's Johor state seat allocations completed - Muhyiddin

Allocations for 56 seats in the state settled with Bersatu contesting the highest number of seats.

The peril of ignorance under BN’s continued rule

The peril of ignorance under BN’s continued rule

LETTER | 'BN has failed M'sians and Muslims time and again by being stubborn to progressive ideas.'

MCA now needles CM on another China firm in Penang tunnel project

MCA now needles CM on another China firm in Penang tunnel project

Is Guan Eng aware that BUCG does not own 10 percent of Zenith shares, Wee Ka Siong asks.

Kelantan palace revokes Dr M's title

Kelantan palace revokes Dr M's title

UPDATED 5.53PM | Sources confirm the former PM received a letter and is in the process of returning the award. 

Don't give Anwar any more 'cherry', court urged

Don't give Anwar any more 'cherry', court urged

Counsel claims allegations made by Anwar in bid to overturn his sodomy conviction border on the seditious.

Rafizi insists developer still owns Jalan Semarak land

Rafizi insists developer still owns Jalan Semarak land

He claims to have proof, with copies of the titles of 16 land plots in question.

KL-S'pore HSR public inspection exercise completed

KL-S'pore HSR public inspection exercise completed

According to MyHSR, over 35,000 responses were received from the public on the project.

Court upholds death sentence of two 'Tuhan Harun' followers

Court upholds death sentence of two 'Tuhan Harun' followers

They were sentenced over the murder of a Pahang religious department officer in 2013.

PKR reveals voice recording alleging electoral fraud

PKR reveals voice recording alleging electoral fraud

UPDATED 5.38PM | Clip allegedly depicts a 'familiar voice' talking about 'bonus' police voters.

Polis marin rampas rokok seludup bernilai RM2.67 juta

Polis marin rampas rokok seludup bernilai RM2.67 juta

Ia melibatkan hampir 200,000 paket pelbagai jenama ngan nilai cukai berjumlah RM2.34 juta.

Abang Johari: S'wak, federal gov't in process of discussing MA63

Abang Johari: S'wak, federal gov't in process of discussing MA63

CM says discussions with Putrajaya are in the 'second phase', which pertains to legal issues.

No chemicals found in pre-mixed coffee - Subramaniam

No chemicals found in pre-mixed coffee - Subramaniam

No foreign chemicals in the original packet of durian-flavoured coffee that caused two security guards to fall ill.

Bersatu AGM in compliance with constitution, says Muhyiddin

Bersatu AGM in compliance with constitution, says Muhyiddin

Constitution states branches need only have meetings after they pass the one year mark, he adds.

'Hadi punishing DAP for not supporting Ku Li, himself as PM'

'Hadi punishing DAP for not supporting Ku Li, himself as PM'

Kit Siang claims Hadi is now punishing DAP for sticking with Anwar as Pakatan's PM-designate.

Trader fined RM20k for insulting PM, AG on Facebook

Trader fined RM20k for insulting PM, AG on Facebook

He pleads guilty to four charges under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Zahid confirms ROS probe on Bersatu over AGM

Zahid confirms ROS probe on Bersatu over AGM

Home Ministry also instructs ROS to expedite the investigation and 'look into the complaints.'

PM’s Dept instructs Felda to act on 'negligence' in land scandal

PM’s Dept instructs Felda to act on 'negligence' in land scandal

Forensic audit shows ‘non-compliance with procurement procedures and negligence.’

Sarawak floods: Number of victims rises to 5,679

Sarawak floods: Number of victims rises to 5,679

Samarahan and Serian divisions remain worst hit, with 1,483 and 1,274 evacuees respectively.

No point arguing with Guan Eng, says MCA’s Wee

No point arguing with Guan Eng, says MCA’s Wee

Lim refuses to admit he lied despite the 'abundance of documented proof' I have shown, the minister adds.

Anwar: Dr M is committed to reforms, unlike Mugabe

Anwar: Dr M is committed to reforms, unlike Mugabe

UPDATED 2.42PM | 'Mahathir is prepared to change. He has been maligned enough," he says.

Lawyer: CCTV footage shows Dutch model's final moments

Lawyer: CCTV footage shows Dutch model's final moments

The video-clip shows the model being carried out of a nightclub the night she died.

Opposition leaders too busy to show Rafizi support, says PSM

Opposition leaders too busy to show Rafizi support, says PSM

This sends the wrong signal to the rakyat who wish to see change, says PSM's S Arutchelvan. 

Rafizi guilty verdict – outrageous intimidation

Rafizi guilty verdict – outrageous intimidation

LETTER | He was back-stabbed for coming out as a whistle-blower.

Thirty-five Thai activists face police after junta protest

Thirty-five Thai activists face police after junta protest

They face charges including illegal assembly for protesting a delay to a general election.

Aftershocks rattle Taiwan as quake toll rises to 10

Aftershocks rattle Taiwan as quake toll rises to 10

Rescue efforts were hampered by over 200 aftershocks, which included a 5.7 quake.

Two policemen charged with bribery totalling RM10k

Two policemen charged with bribery totalling RM10k

They plead not guilty at the Seremban Sessions Court to three charges of accepting the bribes.

Rafizi Ramli and the price of believing

Rafizi Ramli and the price of believing

Would you be willing to go to jail for something you believe in?

Save tears on Rafizi’s jailing, it was Dr M who destroyed the judiciary

Save tears on Rafizi’s jailing, it was Dr M who destroyed the judiciary

LETTER | Harapan lost the election the day they decided to work with the former PM.

Hadi: Nik Aziz noticed 'problems' with DAP

Hadi: Nik Aziz noticed 'problems' with DAP

UPDATED 12.50PM DAP's attempts to exert influence on PAS a concern for the late PAS spiritual leader, says Hadi. 

Hanipa: In M'sia, real news, not fake news, is the enemy

Hanipa: In M'sia, real news, not fake news, is the enemy

Amanah MP cites the example of Rafizi, who was 'jailed for 30 months for exposing accurate news'.

US senators propose block on Huawei, ZTE over espionage fears

US senators propose block on Huawei, ZTE over espionage fears

Bill is intended to prevent US gov't of purchasing equipment from Chinese companies. 

California to block oil from Trump offshore drilling plan

California to block oil from Trump offshore drilling plan

‘Not a single drop from Trump’s oil plan will ever make landfall in California,’ state commission says.

What about RM150k gov't CCTVs, asks Penang exco member

What about RM150k gov't CCTVs, asks Penang exco member

Chow Kon Yeow shoots back at MCA claim that Penang's CCTVs are overpriced.

Azalina, act against ‘fake news’ by BH on car prices

Azalina, act against ‘fake news’ by BH on car prices

MP SPEAKS | The report claiming BN has fulfilled its promise to reduce prices sure fits the fake news bill.

We are nothing but scapegoats: LGBT community

We are nothing but scapegoats: LGBT community

SPECIAL REPORT | Sexual minorities describe themselves as pawns on the political chessboard.

Liow abused post as transport minister with CRCC, claims CM

Liow abused post as transport minister with CRCC, claims CM

Guan Eng slams Liow for speaking to CRCC and 'being their spokesperson' on tunnel spat with MCA.

PAS chief regrets party’s contributions to S'gor taken lightly

PAS chief regrets party’s contributions to S'gor taken lightly

INTERVIEW | Hadi claims some just want to use PAS as a stepping stone to further their own ambitions.

PAS members who do not vote for party are unworthy: Hadi

PAS members who do not vote for party are unworthy: Hadi

INTERVIEW | However, he is confident the current PAS members will stay loyal.

Rafizi jailed 30 months; poor sales don't reflect on economy, claims minister

Rafizi jailed 30 months; poor sales don't reflect on economy, claims minister

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

Yoursay: So KR1M a publicity show for the gov't?

Yoursay: So KR1M a publicity show for the gov't?

YOURSAY | 'Why should gov't dabble in something private businesses are already doing well?'

Yoursay: The more Hadi talks, the more he trips over himself

Yoursay: The more Hadi talks, the more he trips over himself

YOURSAY | 'Hadi ties himself up in all sorts of knots. This happens when one engages in falsehoods.'