Archive - 27 February 2018

DAP rep fails to strike out RM100m MCA suit

DAP rep fails to strike out RM100m MCA suit

Suit was filed after Lim Lip Eng accused MCA of 'pocketing' funds for Chinese schools. 

S’gor asked not to politicise ECRL by withholding land approval

S’gor asked not to politicise ECRL by withholding land approval

'I'm not sure what the Selangor government's excuse is,’ says Sungai Besar rep.

1MDB will be shut down once debts paid off, says Irwan

1MDB will be shut down once debts paid off, says Irwan

1MDB chair explains, however, that the money to be used to settle debts won't roll in overnight. 

Chemical weapons watchdog investigates Ghouta attacks

Chemical weapons watchdog investigates Ghouta attacks

OPCW reportedly opens investigation into repeated use of chlorine bombs in Syrian district.

Zahid: Don’t bin BN, ‘new clothes’ of Harapan might not fit

Zahid: Don’t bin BN, ‘new clothes’ of Harapan might not fit

'What's the point of changing? Stick to your old but comfortable clothes,' suggests DPM.

Tunnel probe: MACC engages consultants to assess feasibility costs

Tunnel probe: MACC engages consultants to assess feasibility costs

Azam Baki also says that statements have been recorded from 127 witnesses so far.

Why award mammoth tunnel project to 'small company', asks Wee

Why award mammoth tunnel project to 'small company', asks Wee

Minister wants Penang CM to explain if project awarded to Zenith due to 'political interference.'

Zaid 'hypothetically' offers to contest against Shahrir or Nazri

Zaid 'hypothetically' offers to contest against Shahrir or Nazri

The blind loyalty of the two BN 'icons' to the PM represents the past, former minister says. 

Quinoa hoo-ha: Jasa man says carrot feed still costs more

Quinoa hoo-ha: Jasa man says carrot feed still costs more

He replies to Dr M who said that it is cheaper to feed horses with carrots.

Ex-Uber driver pleads not guilty to kidnapping pastor Koh

Ex-Uber driver pleads not guilty to kidnapping pastor Koh

Lam Chang Nam also charged for allegedly demanding an RM30,000 ransom from Koh's son.

100 cops to be deployed for Dr M's Pekan gig

100 cops to be deployed for Dr M's Pekan gig

They are ready to face any possibility, says the district police chief.

PM welcomes Kuok's 'deep appreciation' of opportunities given

PM welcomes Kuok's 'deep appreciation' of opportunities given

Najib's response is set to end the tirade against the billionaire, who was accused of funding DAP.

Wan Saiful set to join Bersatu on Thursday

Wan Saiful set to join Bersatu on Thursday

Bersatu's Rais Hussin tweets an invitation to a welcoming ceremony for the academic.

MACC nabs suspect over RM19m payment in Penang tunnel case

MACC nabs suspect over RM19m payment in Penang tunnel case

Source says businessperson allegedly paid to get MACC to 'close' probe on contentious project. 

PM values input of China's business community in building M'sia of the future

PM values input of China's business community in building M'sia of the future

Najib says he will make no apology for his views on how to build a high-income Malaysia.

KR1M 2.0 a hit with the people, says Hamzah

KR1M 2.0 a hit with the people, says Hamzah

Domestic trade minister says people are calling rebranded KR1M 'a brilliant initiative.'

Why is Guan Eng not rebuking his friend Nazri, asks MCA leader

Why is Guan Eng not rebuking his friend Nazri, asks MCA leader

Publicity chief tells the chief minister to stop “covering up” for his Umno comrade.

Explain 'RM2m from Umno' clip, Amanah tells PAS

Explain 'RM2m from Umno' clip, Amanah tells PAS

The Kelantan Amanah youth chief has uploaded the audio clip onto Facebook.

Swiss gov't seeks to pocket RM400m in 1MDB funds

Swiss gov't seeks to pocket RM400m in 1MDB funds

It says it has a right to absorb the 1MDB-linked funds because there were no claimants.

S'gor Harapan may take EC to court over unheard objections

S'gor Harapan may take EC to court over unheard objections

Over 200 objections are yet to be called, despite EC's public hearing ending tomorrow.

Azeez dumbstruck, knows nothing of Zarul, Zenith or RM3m

Azeez dumbstruck, knows nothing of Zarul, Zenith or RM3m

He says that many people know him and thus may have sold his name.

Azmin 'positif' dengan rundingan kerusi di Selangor

Azmin 'positif' dengan rundingan kerusi di Selangor

Ditanya bila rundingan itu akan dimuktamadkan, Azmin berkata secepat mungkin.

Dr M: I've never sued for defamation despite various allegations

Dr M: I've never sued for defamation despite various allegations

UPDATED 8.12PM | Ex-PM says this when testifying in a suit filed by his son Mukhriz against Tunku Abdul Aziz.

After nightclub tudung launch, mufti pens letter to local celeb

After nightclub tudung launch, mufti pens letter to local celeb

Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri 'reminds' Neelofa and other Muslim women about their modesty.

NOW offers to create Malaysia's own corruption index

NOW offers to create Malaysia's own corruption index

National Oversight and Whistleblowers responds to MACC's proposal to gauge graft levels internally. 

1MDB - court throws out UM's 'stern warning' to students

1MDB - court throws out UM's 'stern warning' to students

They had sought a judicial review to ensure that their student records remain clean.

MACC told to probe Umno MP who allegedly received RM3m for tunnel

MACC told to probe Umno MP who allegedly received RM3m for tunnel

Shocking that Zenith may have paid politician and businessperson for the tunnel project, says Penang DCM.

Embrace our mission and walk with us

Embrace our mission and walk with us

What does it take to convince people that they do have the power to effect change?