Archive - 10 February 2018

Long robes not necessary attire for Saudi women, says senior cleric

Long robes not necessary attire for Saudi women, says senior cleric

This is the first statement of its kind from Saudi Arabia's senior religious figures. 

Report: Singapore rejects Najib's proposal for single border checkpoint

Report: Singapore rejects Najib's proposal for single border checkpoint

Departure checks are vital to border security, says Singapore's Home Affairs Ministry.

Rafizi 'serial instigator' in Felda land transfer issue - Shahrir

Rafizi 'serial instigator' in Felda land transfer issue - Shahrir

Felda chairperson denies PKR veep's allegation that he knew about Felda land ownership transfer.

Don't fret over China's request to extradite Uighurs, Zahid tells other countries

Don't fret over China's request to extradite Uighurs, Zahid tells other countries

Zahid says police are investigating if the Uighurs detained were involved in terror activities.

Najib: Record EPF dividends due to good investments

Najib: Record EPF dividends due to good investments

Highest dividends in 21 years come five months after critics flailed PM for upping EPF's US investments.

Transport Ministry: Fewer road accident fatalities in 2017

Transport Ministry: Fewer road accident fatalities in 2017

Less deaths compared to 2016, but motorcyclists remain highest number of motorists killed, says Liow Tiong Lai. 

DAP confirms it will contest against Wee Ka Siong in Ayer Hitam

DAP confirms it will contest against Wee Ka Siong in Ayer Hitam

UPDATED 9PM | DAP nixes plan to let Amanah contest under rocket logo after failing to secure extra state seat.

Wee hits back at Guan Eng with ‘Master of trickery’ title

Wee hits back at Guan Eng with ‘Master of trickery’ title

Minister claims Penang CM misled state assembly on role of undersea tunnel’s main contractor.

A lion greets a turtle

A lion greets a turtle

Chinese lion dancers perform beside a turtle as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations at Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.

Cops probing death of newborn involving homebirth

Cops probing death of newborn involving homebirth

After reports surfaced of the incident, Health Ministry also to act on the issue if it receives a report.

'Fake news', Bersatu says of Dr M's plan to meet with US leaders

'Fake news', Bersatu says of Dr M's plan to meet with US leaders

Bersatu strategist Rais Hussin denies Mahathir to visit US, predicts such 'fake news' will continue up till GE14. 

Mahathir's US plan smacks of hypocrisy, says Hishammuddin

Mahathir's US plan smacks of hypocrisy, says Hishammuddin

Umno veep criticises Dr M's alleged plan to visit US to drum up support for Harapan.

Criminal code revamp plan sends chill through Indonesia's LGBT community

Criminal code revamp plan sends chill through Indonesia's LGBT community

Rights activists say the proposed rules could breach basic rights like privacy.

Israel launches heavy Syria strikes after F-16 crashes

Israel launches heavy Syria strikes after F-16 crashes

UPDATED 10.18PM | Syrian army claims to have brought down Israeli F-16 jet.

Guan Eng: Has PM forgotten he witnessed Penang tunnel MoU signing?

Guan Eng: Has PM forgotten he witnessed Penang tunnel MoU signing?

Penang CM rebuts Najib's claim about 'wasteful' tunnel, reminds PM about presence at MoU signing in 2011.

Army ready to maintain public order during GE14

Army ready to maintain public order during GE14

Preparations also made for the early voting of its personnel for the general election at several camps.

Moon rejects Abe's call to resume Korea-US military drills

Moon rejects Abe's call to resume Korea-US military drills

The South Korean president says his Japanese counterpart's call violates his country's sovereignty.

EPF 2017 dividends: 6.9pct for conventional, 6.4pct for syariah

EPF 2017 dividends: 6.9pct for conventional, 6.4pct for syariah

This is the highest EPF dividend in 21 years. The dividend for 2016 was 5.7pct.

Give BR1M handouts before CNY, not after

Give BR1M handouts before CNY, not after

LETTER | The extra cash will help Chinese community buy necessary items, especially given price hikes.

PM: No qualms about discussing MA63

PM: No qualms about discussing MA63

Gov't has no reservations about returning to Sarawak any of the state’s rights that it may have taken inadvertently.

S'gor Bersatu Youth claims leaders offered 'dedak' to quit party

S'gor Bersatu Youth claims leaders offered 'dedak' to quit party

Two grassroots leaders claim a party member offered them cash and jobs to ditch Bersatu.

Rafizi to Shahrizat: Yes, I'm not the victim, the cows were

Rafizi to Shahrizat: Yes, I'm not the victim, the cows were

M'sian taxpayers, poor farmers and cattle breeders bore the brunt of NFC scandal, he says.

PSM announces 5 parliamentary, 12 state seat candidates

PSM announces 5 parliamentary, 12 state seat candidates

UPDATED 6.25PM | Party to also allow non-party members who wish to contest under a PSM ticket.

Do the right thing, and the world is with you - Rafizi

Do the right thing, and the world is with you - Rafizi

INTERVIEW | ‘You are not alone, you are the majority, you know you are the rakyat,’ he says on concerns over threats to whistleblowing.

Counting down to Anwar's release, PKR tells voters 'never again'

Counting down to Anwar's release, PKR tells voters 'never again'

PKR urges voters to ensure the injustices done to prisoners of conscience will never be repeated.

On fraud findings, Isa Samad says 'nothing to do' with Felda anymore

On fraud findings, Isa Samad says 'nothing to do' with Felda anymore

'Ask the current Felda chair,' says the former chair when asked about the Jln Semarak deal findings.

Dr M in hospital for chest infection

Dr M in hospital for chest infection

UPDATED 12.40PM | The Harapan chairperson was admitted to IJN last night for treatment.

Mahathir masuk IJN

Mahathir masuk IJN

Kemaskini 12.55PM l Beliau mengalami jangkitan di dada dan akan ditempatkan di wad untuk beberapa hari, kata IJN.

Wooing Chinese back to MCA in Ayer Hitam - one family at a time

Wooing Chinese back to MCA in Ayer Hitam - one family at a time

SPECIAL REPORT | The party lost Yong Peng, one of the two state seats under Ayer Hitam, in 2013.

Patriot chief reminds army, police to 'side with the people' come GE14

Patriot chief reminds army, police to 'side with the people' come GE14

Regardless of whether BN or Harapan wins, the authorities must keep the peace, says Arshad Raji.

Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats

Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats

Memo aims to rebut a GOP document that he made public last week claiming FBI bias against him.

Curbing fake news will not restrict freedom of speech - Liow

Curbing fake news will not restrict freedom of speech - Liow

No intention to restrict people from voicing out against gov't, assures the Transport Minister.

Singapore to match Malaysia’s revised toll rates at Second Link

Singapore to match Malaysia’s revised toll rates at Second Link

This will take effect from April 1, says the republic’s Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan.

Better to build ECRL now rather than later, says Johari

Better to build ECRL now rather than later, says Johari

Such a major project, if put off to later, will certainly incur a much higher cost.

Conviction of Rafizi makes cow sense

Conviction of Rafizi makes cow sense

A cow always eats more than it needs. Actually, it doesn’t eat immediately.

Will Rafizi-Johari’s guilty verdict galvanise the Malay vote?

Will Rafizi-Johari’s guilty verdict galvanise the Malay vote?

Does Rafizi’s plight resonate with the group that Harapan claims it needs to take Putrajaya?

Minister: Don't read too much into debt-GDP ratio

Minister: Don't read too much into debt-GDP ratio

M'sia is servicing its debt fine, just like the US, Japan and S’pore which have higher ratios.

Rising costs made gov't a punching bag, laments minister

Rising costs made gov't a punching bag, laments minister

Making ends meet amid rising prices a major concern of voters in the coming election.

MCA scorches Dr M; generous EPF dividends

MCA scorches Dr M; generous EPF dividends

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

Yoursay: Is Ku Nan game enough to debate ‘old man’ Dr M?

Yoursay: Is Ku Nan game enough to debate ‘old man’ Dr M?

YOURSAY | Do you have the gut and fitness to have a face-to-face debate with the doc?