Archive - 11 February 2018

Cops nab 'Datuk' over housing project cheating case

Cops nab 'Datuk' over housing project cheating case

Another man is also being sought in connection with the case.

FT mufti: Birth coach not allowed in absence of trained doctors

FT mufti: Birth coach not allowed in absence of trained doctors

Refusing to give birth at a hospital due to issue of aurat not a valid reason, adds Zulkifli Al-Bakri. 

Russian plane crashes near Moscow, killing 71 people

Russian plane crashes near Moscow, killing 71 people

The plane was bound for the Russian city of Orsk that borders Kazakhstan.

Mahfuz: What about royal titles held by kleptocrats?

Mahfuz: What about royal titles held by kleptocrats?

The MP says this after the K'tan palace revoked the titles of Mahathir and two Amanah leaders.  

Bersih: Vote as a way to defeat electoral fraud

Bersih: Vote as a way to defeat electoral fraud

Maria Chin says campaign would involve a nationwide tour to explain the importance of voting in GE14.

Noh: S’gor gov’t has turned state football team into refugees

Noh: S’gor gov’t has turned state football team into refugees

He says the team had to push aside their intention to use Shah Alam Stadium as its official venue.  

Shahrizat dismisses speculation on contesting in Putrajaya

Shahrizat dismisses speculation on contesting in Putrajaya

The Wanita Umno chief describes the talks as preposterous.  

Declare more than RM10k in election donations, politicians urged

Declare more than RM10k in election donations, politicians urged

Prof Terence Gomez says it is our right to know who is funding the politicians in the run-up to GE14. 

BN can't cheat in the election, says Najib

BN can't cheat in the election, says Najib

'If we had cheated, BN would not have lost Selangor, Penang and Kelantan,' adds PM.

We're on the same side, Ambiga tells #UndiRosak supporters

We're on the same side, Ambiga tells #UndiRosak supporters

We all want to see a change of government and institutional reforms, says Hakam chair.

Joint Korea ice hockey team mooted for Nobel Peace Prize

Joint Korea ice hockey team mooted for Nobel Peace Prize

'I would love the team to get the Nobel Peace Prize,' says US member of the IOC.

Pekema wants Putrajaya to intervene in Geely-led Proton

Pekema wants Putrajaya to intervene in Geely-led Proton

The association claims bumiputera vendors may close shop within six months.

Israeli jet shot down after bombing Iranian site in Syria

Israeli jet shot down after bombing Iranian site in Syria

Israeli F-16 hit by Syrian anti-aircraft missile, crashing into northern Israel. 

Why has Penang tunnel main contractor only been paid RM3m?

Why has Penang tunnel main contractor only been paid RM3m?

LETTER | CRCC has only received a paltry amount of the payment they were promised. 

#UndiRosak activist lodges report over sexual harassment, threats

#UndiRosak activist lodges report over sexual harassment, threats

According to Maryam Lee, police only probing physical threats, but not the harassment.

Myanmar says soldiers, police facing action over Inn Din massacre

Myanmar says soldiers, police facing action over Inn Din massacre

The 10 security personnel are alleged to have killed captured Rohingya Muslims last September.

Thailand will wait on M’sian decision on 11 Uighur detainees

Thailand will wait on M’sian decision on 11 Uighur detainees

Malaysia's decision will be respected, since escapees from Thai jail entered country illegally. 

DPM: Single causeway checkpoint plan not dead in the water

DPM: Single causeway checkpoint plan not dead in the water

Zahid to meet S’porean counterpart Teo Chee Hean to discuss issues related to single checkpoint.

EPF among best retirement funds in the world, says CIMB

EPF among best retirement funds in the world, says CIMB

Bank says higher dividend rates reflective of the fund's 'well-diversified investment strategy.'

Four years on, still nothing concrete from Najib about MA63

Four years on, still nothing concrete from Najib about MA63

After all these years, Najib is still promising a committee, just before a GE.

Shahrir slapping 'serial instigator' label on Rafizi a step too far

Shahrir slapping 'serial instigator' label on Rafizi a step too far

LETTER | If Felda chair is sincere about uncovering fraud, he should welcome Rafizi's questions. 

副揆将晤新国副总理,商议新柔长堤设单一关卡

副揆将晤新国副总理,商议新柔长堤设单一关卡

阿末扎希说,大马将与新加坡深入讨论在新柔长堤设立单一关卡的建议。

Wangsa Maju MP denies Ku Nan's claim he never serves constituency

Wangsa Maju MP denies Ku Nan's claim he never serves constituency

The MP says photos prove he is there 'almost daily', laments DBKL ignores his requests.

DID director in MACC probe released on RM100k bail

DID director in MACC probe released on RM100k bail

Director, who was detained along with two others days in corruption probe, is released on MACC bail. 

All attempts to remove Anwar from the mix have backfired

All attempts to remove Anwar from the mix have backfired

MP SPEAKS | The attempts have only led to the reconciliation of old nemeses. 

Malaysia on fire, no time to wait for perfect solutions

Malaysia on fire, no time to wait for perfect solutions

ADUN SPEAKS | Harapan is far from perfect, but there's no time to lose to rid Putrajaya of BN.

Trump: Democrat memo on Russia probe must be ‘heavily redacted’

Trump: Democrat memo on Russia probe must be ‘heavily redacted’

Democrats cry double standards as Republican memo earlier this month spared redactions.  

RTD denies asking lorry drivers to strip for failing to bribe

RTD denies asking lorry drivers to strip for failing to bribe

Drivers had just finished bathing and were returning to lorries in image from 2015, RTD clarifies.

Amid Olympic thaw, Pence says allies united in isolating N Korea

Amid Olympic thaw, Pence says allies united in isolating N Korea

US veep says Japan and South Korea still agree on isolating rogue state despite Olympics detente.

'What more can I do,' Ku Nan asks on FT campaign trail

'What more can I do,' Ku Nan asks on FT campaign trail

Minister tells Wangsa Maju the ministry works for them, while the PKR MP is nowhere to be seen.

Harapan cries foul as angry group scuttles JB village meet and greet

Harapan cries foul as angry group scuttles JB village meet and greet

Stulang rep Andrew Chen claims BN is behind the act to ‘frighten the people’.

Notes to my son: He will understand soon, says Rafizi

Notes to my son: He will understand soon, says Rafizi

INTERVIEW | The PKR veep began writing in 2013 to explain why Dad may have to do time.

Yoursay: Will there be a ‘youthquake’ in GE14?

Yoursay: Will there be a ‘youthquake’ in GE14?

YOURSAY | ‘The world is being shaped by young people, not seasoned or vintage politicians.’

EPF unveils 21-year high dividend; Mahathir in IJN

EPF unveils 21-year high dividend; Mahathir in IJN

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