Archive - 28 February 2018

The whistle-blower website had alleged that deals had been made with a known fraudster.

Fugitive businessman says seizure based on 'entirely unsupported claims of wrongdoing'.

According to Indonesian authorities, all those on board were crew members.

Among the assets seized were RM3.6 million in cash in four bank accounts.

He says he is old and has no more ambition.

Apex court upholds their conviction and death sentence.

However, local Umno leaders say it is only a coincidence that their events were held today.

He points out that his deduction is based on which party won the most seats in the last general election.

This after their allocations under the state budget were not distributed to them.

The MCA youth leader is the minister's latest target in the ongoing Kuok kerfuffle.

Country Heights founder accuses him of 'trampling on Chinese dignity'.

UPDATED 9.10PM | Its deputy CEO tells the High Court that its main function is to re-train retiring army personnel.

State info chief mentions wealth of voter data, and waiting for the right time to implement winning strategies.

'The vessel was bought in the US off money derived from criminal activity there,' says Indonesian official.

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM2.20 and RM2.47 per litre, while diesel will be RM2.18 per litre.

PKR menaikkan papan iklan yang dipasang di ibu pejabatnya di Petaling Jaya.

UPDATED 6.35PM | This follows announcement that all candidates will contest under single logo.

1MDB pada tahun 2015 menjual tanah tapak lokasi Exchange 106 kepada Mulia Group Indonesia pada harga RM665 juta.

“为何财政部静悄悄购买敦拉萨国际贸易中心旗下106交易塔51%股权？”

更新 根据印尼媒体报道，印尼警方扣押美国司法部所追踪的豪华游艇“平静号”。

1MDB had sold the land on which Exchange 106 sits, before MOF bought a stake in the project.

UPDATED 5.56PM | Authorities say they have court approval to take action. Jho Low's fate uncertain. 

Firm says external caterer served halal food and supplied cutleries.

South China Morning Post mencadangkan bahawa serangan itu direkayasa untuk membakar bisikan "anti-Cina".

COMMENT | What happened to the green agenda he was supposed to champion?

Election Commission may then submit its report for approval during the upcoming Parliament session.

Besides logging issues, deputy MB says communities also feel let down by Jakoa.

The main target is Chinese-dominated DAP and stoking Malay fears of Chinese rule, says SCMP.

Nazir's Instagram post emerges amid Umno leaders clamouring to call Robert Kuok ungrateful.

'The Swiss gov't is not going to steal the money. We have a right to claim the money,' says the coalition's chief.

COMMENT | Simon Poh's conciliatory attitude in response to Kuching courthouse incident is to be commended.

China picked M'sia to make their investment due to confidence in the country’s economic future, says Azlan Man.

Penang CM decries 'double standards' in Umno rep escaping MACC radar in tunnel project probe.

Umno's attacks against Robert Kuok have racial and extremist undertones, claims DAP sec-gen.

Robert Kuok is highly respected by Chinese communities around the world, says MCA Youth chief.

UPDATED 5.40PM | After being billed thousands of ringgit, owners fear supply cuts due to their refusal to pay.

Hilmi Yahaya rapped for saying these people in Penang will not get allowances if Harapan wins GE14.

MP SPEAKS | Unicef survey shows need for gov't to secure social safety nets for the poor.

'I want to focus on Pekan because I see Najib focusing on Langkawi,' says Harapan chairperson. 

Ex-PM also defends PPSMI, but stops short of saying if Harapan will bring it back.

The court has fixed April 19 to hear the chambers' application, which was filed last month.

COMMENT | With status quo, EC is saying electorate change in past 15 years is insignificant.

Tunku Aziz dituduh memfitnah Mukhriz berhubung "perjanjian rahsia" jadikan Kit Siang TPM.

LETTER | Why should we vote when crucial issues get buried under silly priorities of selfish politicians?

Fake passports show Kims' attempt to build escape route out of North Korea, source says.

MCA president confident the Chinese can gauge between 'glass and diamond' to look after their well-being.

Alwi Ibrahim says follow-ups by police and NRD on many of these reports turn up nothing.

Exco member Jagdeep Singh says Penang has the least number of PPR units among all states. 

LETTER | Will Nazri's actions cause Umno and BN to lose vital support from the rakyat?

LETTER | We must stop victim-blaming and ensure the future generation know right from wrong.

He shouldn't be so 'sensitive' about articles alleging secret pact, says former DAP vice-chair.

COMMENT | Two separate indices on corruption and consumer prices show the link between governance and livelihoods.

‘Fast internet is just as important as the supply of gas, water and electricity…’

UPDATED 12.45PM | S'gor MB welcomes MACC to probe the Ijok land deal as his administration is 'open'.

COMMENT | Just because M’sia has had no change of gov’t doesn’t mean it isn’t the norm elsewhere.

In making this accusation, a S'gor PKR leader calls it a complete mockery of the constitutional process.

The authorities must ensure that none of the extremism on the peninsula makes it here.

Minister’s behaviour towards Robert Kuok, including refusal to apologise, speaks volumes.

UPDATED 11.45AM | But the electoral reform group may struggle to project an apolitical stance if she runs in GE14.

But gov’t promises to the public service may amount to a hill of beans.

The PKR Wanita chief also reveals asking Maria to make the leap into partisan politics.

YOURSAY | Does the law of the jungle prevail in Pahang and in particular, Pekan?

However, its chief hopes the Tambun MP gets to defend seat, having pledged loyalty to his 'master'.

YOURSAY | Robert Kuok probably doesn't even know Nazri exists.

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