Archive - 1 March 2018

Minister says the opposition is using 'fake news' about the vessel's seizure to garner votes.

In a highly militant speech, he says they could hit almost any point in the world and not be intercepted.

It will monitor any provocation and seditious comments to ensure smooth GE14, says Bukit Aman.

UPDATED 10.45PM | PM thanks CEO Tony Fernandes for crowning him ‘Father of Low-Cost Air Travel'.

Investigation paper will probe Farid Kamil's allegation that he was beaten by 11 policemen during remand.

Parti itu sebelum ini menyuarakan hasrat bertanding di dua kerusi DUN iaitu Kota Lama dan Galas.

The individual is suspected of receiving cash to close the case on the RM6.3b tunnel project.

Resolving the coalition's ROS issues can't be done in isolation of the Bersatu issue, explains Zahid Hamidi.

KK High Court jurisdiction limited to cases registered in the state, says judge in suit by Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Politics a 'different strategy' to achieve what Bersih has been fighting for in the 5 years she has helmed it.

Sarawak MP Tiong King Sing chides the minister for 'going against the BN spirit'.

Why are there still parties 'eager' to protect Jho Low, asks Ku Seman Ku Hussain.

Indonesian police are checking if the missing crew members were not on duty yesterday.

He dismisses Nazri's claim that MCA no longer represents the Chinese community.

Officers from the police and army participate in a pre-GE14 drill at Royal Malaysia Police College.

Racial diversity not an excuse for this critical sector to be plunged into confusion, says DPM.

However, appellate court judge says he has 'reason to believe' the accused was guilty of the offence. 

Indonesian police claim the route chosen was to evade US authorities probing the 1MDB scandal.

'Anyone could hold a press conference,' says S'gor MB in brushing off complaints by PAS reps. 

MCA deputy president fires back at Penang deputy CM over Zenith demand letters issue. 

UPDATED 6.58PM | Former DAP vice-chairperson says this during cross-examination in Mukhriz's defamation suit.

It would be an unhealthy development that would affect harmony, says S'gor MB.

Kit Siang asks if MCA president will walk the talk on severity of 1MDB or still 'pretend' it doesn't exist.

Hanipa Maidin says DOJ suit is related to government and Low is connected to 1MDB and MO1.

Evelyn Ang had been in coma for three months after a car plowed into runners at the marathon.

Report is over an article accusing him of receiving RM100m from Robert Kuok and being a closet evangelist.

Umno info chief says no point carrying on the business with all the 'slander' surrounding it.

Penang MACC director says the consultant will be remanded five days to assist with investigations. 

Pragmatic Chinese voters might well choose to say 'never mind' in GE14, says Annuar Musa. 

After Florida high school massacre last month, Walmart will raise minimum age from 18.

UPDATED 4.27PM | He points out the latest postponement goes against Clause 10.16 of Umno’s own constitution.

News of Jho Low's yacht seizure absent from major English and Malay language dailies.

Guan Eng also lauds Nazir Razak, saying he will make a better PM than his brother.

DAP sec-gen says that until today, the cabinet does not have a clear stand on the business tycoon.  

UPDATED 3.59pm | The official announcement was made at the party headquarters in PJ by Bersatu chief Muhyiddin Yassin.

PM says the plan would become a solid foundation in transforming the government's efforts. 

MCA Youth chief rebuts Umno leader’s insistence that Robert Kuok does not represent the Chinese.

The ROS and the party have been asked to explain following the lapse of a deadline yesterday.

Police are 'evaluating data and documents' obtained from Jho Low's superyacht.

INTERVIEW | But he draws a distinction between the party that shaped him, and the PAS of today.

'Even though we do not recognise him as the boss, Nazri certainly does,' says MCA Youth chief.

Why is the millionaire still free while 1MDB takes the heat, asks MyKMU.net.

INTERVIEW | The former Ideas CEO says the decision to join Bersatu was indeed a big risk.

Members of the media made multiple attempts to obtain his response, only to be met with a smile and silent treatment.

'The DOJ declines to comment' is their answer to a query.

PM forced to intervene when MCA-Gerakan ministers and Umno ministers locked horns over Robert Kuok.

RTD says for a small fee, the lookouts ‘spy’ on enforcement officers making rounds.

Tony Pua says PM's inaction especially glaring after the seizure of Jho Low’s yacht in Bali.

'Wartime crimes against humanity can’t be swept under the rug by saying it’s over.'

YOURSAY | 'You've shown to be far more capable in enforcing the law than our authorities.'

MP SPEAKS | Umno's attack is no isolated incident - it has been the party's modus operandi since July 2005.

UPDATED 11.50AM | This comes after the Attorney-General's Chambers raised a preliminary objection.

COMMENT | In the end, it was not Kuok’s reputation that was damaged but that of his accusers.

 The bare minimum to get the Chinese vote is trust.

Over 600 people attended his ceramah last night in Felda Chini, a bastion of the ruling BN government.

China warns Taiwan Travel Act promoting closer US-Taiwan ties will threaten 'stability.'

The attacks on Kuok offer some interesting insights into fake news and how it is used.

ADUN SPEAKS | In representing these four, I am merely carrying out my responsibilities as an advocate.

‘We need validation that our experiences with Islam don’t have to be the same as others.’

Apandi's claim that gov't doesn't own US$250m superyacht also echoed by Johari.

UPDATED 1.54PM | 'Low and his kleptocratic conspirators will face justice and all the stolen assets worth billions of ringgit will be brought back to Malaysia.'

YOURSAY | PM, Kuok is a bigger success in business than you are in government.

Pelangi Campaign warns against normalisation of language harmful to LGBTIQA community.

Party Youth chief wants to know what’s behind minister’s tirade against MCA.

The team reportedly boarded the superyacht in the afternoon and only left after dark.

Kempas state rep says they should be excluded from cabinet if they fail to perform in GE14.

Knives are out for BN leaders after an Umno MP is implicated in MACC’s Penang tunnel probe.

‘Was there a missing ship?’ a puzzled youth asked, after Dr M talked about it at his ceramah.

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