Archive - 14 February 2018

Three Datuks nabbed over RM1b forex scam

Three Datuks nabbed over RM1b forex scam

A couple identified as M Pandeyan and FC Gouri are also being sought, say cops.

Minister alleges hanky-panky over S'gor disputed land

Minister alleges hanky-panky over S'gor disputed land

Why did the MB not wait for the Federal Court, asks Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

Michelle Yeoh's 'warp speed' boost for Langkawi

Michelle Yeoh's 'warp speed' boost for Langkawi

She mentions the island by name in her role in a popular “Star Trek” series.

Harapan MP: Is Malaysia having 'an affair' with Israel?

Harapan MP: Is Malaysia having 'an affair' with Israel?

He urges Putrajaya to explain the recent presence of Israeli diplomats in the country.

High EPF dividend not election candy - Johari

High EPF dividend not election candy - Johari

It reflects the country's strong economic growth, says second finance minister. 

How is Harapan to form govt with seat disputes, asks PAS VP

How is Harapan to form govt with seat disputes, asks PAS VP

He says they are unable to demonstrate tolerance in managing their own coalition.

Noh: No foul play in EPF blaze

Noh: No foul play in EPF blaze

UPDATED 7.44PM | Fire started because contractors using flame guns weren’t aware of polyfoam cladding.

EC seeks to eliminate fraud in GE14 with 'finger massage'

EC seeks to eliminate fraud in GE14 with 'finger massage'

The procedure consists of clerks wearing gloves and examining voters' fingers more thoroughly. 

'Short campaign period may disenfranchise overseas voters'

'Short campaign period may disenfranchise overseas voters'

Global Bersih points out two weeks may be insufficient to return ballot papers.

Fuel prices 'way down' across the board

Fuel prices 'way down' across the board

RON95, RON97 and diesel will cost 10 sen, 11 sen and 12 sen lesser, starting midnight.

Houses in Malaysia unaffordable: Bank Negara

Houses in Malaysia unaffordable: Bank Negara

This due to the supply-demand mismatch and slower income growth, it says.

Army vets: Our workshop will build better patriots than NS ‘holiday camp’

Army vets: Our workshop will build better patriots than NS ‘holiday camp’

'The difference is, we are the real experts,' says Patriot member and ex-air force commander. 

Even in hospital, Dr M talks politics, reveals Muhyiddin

Even in hospital, Dr M talks politics, reveals Muhyiddin

Bersatu president says he 'advised' the former PM to rest as there are others who can run the party.

Report: Israel applied 'extensive pressure' to get into M'sia

Report: Israel applied 'extensive pressure' to get into M'sia

David Roet reveals that Putrajaya didn't exactly roll out the red carpet for Israeli diplomats.

SPR perkenal kaedah 'urutan jari' pada PRU14

SPR perkenal kaedah 'urutan jari' pada PRU14

Kedah itu diharap akan memantapkan lagi proses pengundian dan mengelakkan penipuan.

Lights, camera, action – politicians roll out CNY videos

Lights, camera, action – politicians roll out CNY videos

From chopping garlic with a cleaver to a disappearing dog - Malaysiakini reviews some of the videos available online.

MACC grills Ramasamy on links with tunnel project bosses

MACC grills Ramasamy on links with tunnel project bosses

I am out in one piece, he quipped when contacted upon his release.

'Walau di hospital, semangat Tun luar biasa'

'Walau di hospital, semangat Tun luar biasa'

Muhyiddin melawat pengerusi BERSATU di Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) Isnin lalu.

'Don't link NFC to me just because it happened under my watch'

'Don't link NFC to me just because it happened under my watch'

UPDATED 6.48PM | Bersatu president responds to Jasa boss' remark questioning the former's silence on the scandal.

Subra has coffee with Kayveas, but insists tea-rich Cameron belongs to MIC

Subra has coffee with Kayveas, but insists tea-rich Cameron belongs to MIC

UPDATED 5.45PM | 'What decision? This is an MIC seat and I made the decision'.

MIC boss: Not right for Kamalanathan to reveal student's 'self-harm' history

MIC boss: Not right for Kamalanathan to reveal student's 'self-harm' history

UPDATED 5.36PM | Subramaniam says the deputy education minister told him he was merely responding to queries from the media.

Appellate court takes judicial notice Najib cleared over 1MDB scandal

Appellate court takes judicial notice Najib cleared over 1MDB scandal

UPDATED 5.10PM | Tony Pua's appeal to set aside an interim injunction is dismissed.

GDP records growth of 5.9pct in 2017, says Bank Negara

GDP records growth of 5.9pct in 2017, says Bank Negara

According to central bank, GDP is higher than 4.2 and five percent registered in past two years.

Penangites rise together in the Year of the Dog

Penangites rise together in the Year of the Dog

LETTER | Great strides made in recent years which the state gov't wants to build on in 2018.

Cops rule out foul play in case of student killed by lawn tractor

Cops rule out foul play in case of student killed by lawn tractor

Twenty-six-year-old tractor driver also released on bail after his statement is taken.

Zaid wants Nurul Izzah to slay southern giant in GE14

Zaid wants Nurul Izzah to slay southern giant in GE14

He believes the PKR veep can defeat Johor Bahru's seven-term MP Shahrir Samad.

Umno a thing of the past, make new history, Zaid tells Johor Malays

Umno a thing of the past, make new history, Zaid tells Johor Malays

Ex-minister confident Johor will fall to Harapan. The principal reason for this will be Muhyiddin Yassin.

Works Ministry director pleads not guilty to taking RM42k bribe

Works Ministry director pleads not guilty to taking RM42k bribe

He is charged with accepting bribe to issue bumiputera contractor certificate.

Don't slander Rosmah over jet ride, Dr M told

Don't slander Rosmah over jet ride, Dr M told

The aide to PM's wife explains, again, why his boss couldn't fly commercial for a quick visit to Istanbul in 2016. 

No reason to delay commencement of DDAA 2017

No reason to delay commencement of DDAA 2017

LETTER | Most disturbing that at least 10 have been victims of mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking.

Harapan’s record in S’gor, Penang will swing rural voters, Azmin says

Harapan’s record in S’gor, Penang will swing rural voters, Azmin says

He believes success stories from both states will instil confidence in Harapan's ability to govern.

'Be anak jantan, use real names' – Utusan reader tells Mkini readers

'Be anak jantan, use real names' – Utusan reader tells Mkini readers

The letter is in response to comments on an article on Dr Wan Wardatul Amani, who worked with Nasa.

BN, Najib have upper hand in GE14, say analysts

BN, Najib have upper hand in GE14, say analysts

BN even has a good chance of regaining a two-thirds majority with the redelineation bill due to be passed.

Writer: Old tweet on NFC, Muhyiddin now haunts Kit Siang

Writer: Old tweet on NFC, Muhyiddin now haunts Kit Siang

Utusan's Azman Ibrahim says it is comical that Muhyiddin and Lim are now in the same opposition coalition.

Vote spoiling is not flying where eagles dare

Vote spoiling is not flying where eagles dare

COMMENT | We will deserve the gov't we get if we choose to spoil our votes.

EC's appeal over Segamat army voters fixed for Feb 21

EC's appeal over Segamat army voters fixed for Feb 21

UPDATED 6PM | This after 48 voters were granted leave to challenge the admission of 949 army personnel.

MACC hands out over RM30k to Johor civil servants for reporting graft

MACC hands out over RM30k to Johor civil servants for reporting graft

Reported cases of corruption resulted in 32 cases being taken to court, says Johor MACC.

People like Umno because it hears them - Salleh

People like Umno because it hears them - Salleh

Minister says 'brilliant political architect' Najib has stripped the party of ultra-nationalism and communalism. 

Azmin: No more tolerating PAS in Selangor

Azmin: No more tolerating PAS in Selangor

MB says in interview that his days of exercising 'restraint' with PAS in the state are over.

Israeli police recommend bribery charges against Netanyahu

Israeli police recommend bribery charges against Netanyahu

It’s now up to Israel’s attorney-general to decide whether to file charges.

UK judge refuses to stop legal action, no freedom for Assange

UK judge refuses to stop legal action, no freedom for Assange

For now, no way out of the Ecuadorean embassy where he has lived for almost six years.

US 2018 elections 'under attack' by Russia, says intelligence chief

US 2018 elections 'under attack' by Russia, says intelligence chief

Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 US midterm elections by using social media.

Here's why Kedah will fall, say Harapan MPs

Here's why Kedah will fall, say Harapan MPs

The 'Dr M factor' a key reason spurring Kedahans to reconsider a change, they contend.

BAE proposes UK gov’t loan to M’sia for Typhoon fighter jet deal

BAE proposes UK gov’t loan to M’sia for Typhoon fighter jet deal

Malaysia may get a UK government-backed financing for the RM7b purchase.

Chong Wei lodges police report over sex video

Chong Wei lodges police report over sex video

The national shuttler fears it is a move to sabotage his biopic, which is slated for global release on March 9.

Yoursay: Change is taking the first step

Yoursay: Change is taking the first step

YOURSAY | Do the rest of us not want what's in the 'Manifesto for the 99%'?

Is MACC doing BN’s 'dirty work' in Penang tunnel probe, asks CM

Is MACC doing BN’s 'dirty work' in Penang tunnel probe, asks CM

Guan Eng launches tirade against the graft-busting commission as probe extends to exco members.

Harapan should stop appealing to emotion

Harapan should stop appealing to emotion

The Umno hegemon does not want to talk about issues because it can’t.

S'gor seat talks – follow principles, advises Rafizi

S'gor seat talks – follow principles, advises Rafizi

Once they can agree on a set of principles, it will become quite easy, says PKR veep.

Yoursay: Geely-Proton can’t compete if saddled with bumi policies

Yoursay: Geely-Proton can’t compete if saddled with bumi policies

YOURSAY | ‘Hasn't Proton suffered enough over the past 30 years with its discriminative policies?’

EPF building on fire; Guan Eng calls Kamalanathan 'cruel'

EPF building on fire; Guan Eng calls Kamalanathan 'cruel'

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