Archive - 2 March 2018

S'pore will not let Pedra Branca issue derail ties with M'sia

S'pore will not let Pedra Branca issue derail ties with M'sia

Its foreign minister goes on to caution about political fodder in the run-up to Malaysia’s general election.

Top cop: CID chief's money Down Under is clean

Top cop: CID chief's money Down Under is clean

Bukit Aman CID chief sold house to fund children's education in Australia, adds IGP Fuzi.

BN machinery well prepared for GE14, says Hishammuddin

BN machinery well prepared for GE14, says Hishammuddin

BN is also prepared to face slander and accusations by the Opposition through social media, adds the Umno veep.

Lawyer pins down PM's press sec over '80pct' support claim

Lawyer pins down PM's press sec over '80pct' support claim

Lawyer uncover holes in PMO's 'research' on Mukhriz Mahathir's support in Umno. 

Vital for PMO media team to respond to Dr M's allegations, says Najib's aide

Vital for PMO media team to respond to Dr M's allegations, says Najib's aide

Tengku Sariffuddin tells the High Court the decision was based on research, observation and feedback.

Analyst: Perception of PAS-Umno ties could sway support in Kelantan

Analyst: Perception of PAS-Umno ties could sway support in Kelantan

Being less critical of Umno and splinter party Amanah could be factors that would work for the BN, a study indicates.

Chong applauds Padang Rengas MCA for 'jilting' Nazri

Chong applauds Padang Rengas MCA for 'jilting' Nazri

MCA Youth takes offence at Nazri Aziz's attacks and habit of hugging Lim Guan Eng.

Cut ties with Nazri - Gerakan tells 'Chinese voice' Guan Eng

Cut ties with Nazri - Gerakan tells 'Chinese voice' Guan Eng

Teng Chang Yeow says if Umno accepts DAP as representing the Chinese, there is no point for Gerakan to remain in BN.

PSM urges Putrajaya to table Trans-Pacific deal before signing it

PSM urges Putrajaya to table Trans-Pacific deal before signing it

It also calls for civil society organisations and stakeholders to be consulted.

Why hide if Equanimity is not yours, Amanah MP asks Jho Low

Why hide if Equanimity is not yours, Amanah MP asks Jho Low

Sepang MP wants the Penang-born businessperson to come out and deny the vessel is his.

Put MACC under Parliament to increase accountability

Put MACC under Parliament to increase accountability

LETTER | This will help strengthen public trust in the agency.

S’gor govt loses bid to prevent EC handing report to PM

S’gor govt loses bid to prevent EC handing report to PM

Selangor had asked for a stay pending the hearing of another appeal later this month.

How to be friends with them? Nazri recalls MCA boycott in 2013

How to be friends with them? Nazri recalls MCA boycott in 2013

Backing Liow over Soi Lek led to the Padang Rengas MCA division telling people not to vote for him, he claims.

Guan Eng insists MACC practices double standards

Guan Eng insists MACC practices double standards

The chief minister brushes off the graft buster’s warning that he be careful when issuing statements.

'Rise in real estate taxes in S'gor, Penang, to cover political expenses'

'Rise in real estate taxes in S'gor, Penang, to cover political expenses'

Sukarelawan Malaysia president Isham Jalil claims both states have seen an increase in corruption cases in the last 10 years due to this. 

Converts need clear laws and guidelines

Converts need clear laws and guidelines

COMMENT | The government must seriously consider amending the relevant state laws.

Nazri calls MCA 'crybaby' for running to PM

Nazri calls MCA 'crybaby' for running to PM

Minister also says he is friends with DAP because he respects democracy.

Report: Australia seizes nearly RM1m from CID chief’s bank account

Report: Australia seizes nearly RM1m from CID chief’s bank account

UPDATED 5.37PM | Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd has made no attempt to reclaim the money, says court action too expensive. 

AirAsia says still with Airbus, no plans to buy Boeing planes

AirAsia says still with Airbus, no plans to buy Boeing planes

Group CEO Tony Fernandes says AirAsia is 'very much an Airbus customer, for now.'

Gov't must know how to give the 'key'

Gov't must know how to give the 'key'

LETTER | The “key” is a facilitation tool, not a profiteering instrument.

Renegotiating TPP with US not an option, says Mustapa

Renegotiating TPP with US not an option, says Mustapa

It will take many more years before an agreement is struck if the deal is renegotiated, says minister.

Fake news is Dr M's 'My Way', says Annuar

Fake news is Dr M's 'My Way', says Annuar

Equanimity's seizure has nothing to do with the government or 1MDB, says Umno info chief.

Cops poured toilet water down my nose, alleges teenager

Cops poured toilet water down my nose, alleges teenager

He and his father were detained over investigations into a robbery and held in a lock-up.

Report: Female cop claims superior forced her to perform oral sex

Report: Female cop claims superior forced her to perform oral sex

The senior officer has been transferred and instructed to go on leave pending a probe.

Penang tunnel: Azeez files police report over RM3m claim

Penang tunnel: Azeez files police report over RM3m claim

The Umno lawmaker denies receiving the sum from the tunnel's developer.

Shafee tied up, court postpones Deepak's testimony

Shafee tied up, court postpones Deepak's testimony

The highly-anticipated testimony is in relation to PI Bala widow's suit against
the PM and wife.

M'sians must persevere through the 1MDB fatigue

M'sians must persevere through the 1MDB fatigue

'Justice needs to be served no matter how long it takes.'

Ex-senior NST editor speaks out on Equanimity seizure

Ex-senior NST editor speaks out on Equanimity seizure

Attempts by 'broiler chickens' to protect Jho Low has reached comedic proportions, says Mustapha Kamil.

Kit Siang suffers minor injury after fall in washroom

Kit Siang suffers minor injury after fall in washroom

The veteran politician will miss events scheduled for this weekend, says the DAP headquarters.

Petronas commits to paying RM19b dividend to gov't after profit surge

Petronas commits to paying RM19b dividend to gov't after profit surge

UPDATED 2.48PM | This is more than the RM16 billion paid out last year, says CEO. 

Gobind says AG wrong over Equanimity claim

Gobind says AG wrong over Equanimity claim

He says ownership not the issue but rather whether it is subject to a probe.

Dismissed - Bar Council’s bid for extra judges in CJ extension lawsuit

Dismissed - Bar Council’s bid for extra judges in CJ extension lawsuit

UPDATED 1.50PM | Federal Court dismisses Bar Council's request for bench of retired judges to preside over challenge.

Langkah membela Jho Low kian lucu

Langkah membela Jho Low kian lucu

Orang yang segera bangkit mempertahankan ahli perniagaan itu mungkin tidak pernah berjumpa dia pun, kata bekas pengarang kumpulan NST.

Even Rip Van Winkle no match for MCA's Wee

Even Rip Van Winkle no match for MCA's Wee

LETTER | MCA leaders have divorced themselves from the Chinese community and tremble at the sight of Umno.

没证据显示游艇属刘特佐,部长抨在野党炒作假新闻

没证据显示游艇属刘特佐,部长抨在野党炒作假新闻

沙烈赛益批评,在野党根据未获验证的消息,指控“平静号”是刘特佐使用一马公司资金购置的资产。

In another blow to Trump, top aide Hicks to leave White House

In another blow to Trump, top aide Hicks to leave White House

The 29-year-old is leaving a day after she was questioned in the Russia probe.

CNN: FBI probing Ivanka Trump’s biz dealings with M’sian magnate

CNN: FBI probing Ivanka Trump’s biz dealings with M’sian magnate

The broadcaster says the Trump International Hotel is the focus of the probe.

High Court upholds Tian Chua's conviction, but reduces fine

High Court upholds Tian Chua's conviction, but reduces fine

UPDATED 11.58AM | The reduction in the 'insulting a cop' charge will allow the Batu MP to contest in the 14th general election.

MACC chief warns Azmin, Guan Eng to be careful when issuing statements

MACC chief warns Azmin, Guan Eng to be careful when issuing statements

Maybe the MB is daydreaming, says Dzulkifli Ahmad on Azmin's claim that MACC raided his office in the Ijok land issue. 

Yoursay: MCMC should probe Umno for ‘fake news’ on Kuok

Yoursay: MCMC should probe Umno for ‘fake news’ on Kuok

YOURSAY | Tajuddin's false and fake claim will only rouse the ire of voters.

MP files motion in Parliament on Equanimity

MP files motion in Parliament on Equanimity

Gooi Hsiao Leung says Mohamed Apandi Ali had disregarded his public duty as the attorney-general by not laying claim to the vessel.

Report: Trump ally sought millions from Jho Low to influence DOJ

Report: Trump ally sought millions from Jho Low to influence DOJ

UPDATED 11.24AM| The Wall Street Journal claims leaked emails by Trump fundraiser Elliott Broidy reveal negotiations that include the 1MDB probe.

Malaysiakini brings The Post to its supporters

Malaysiakini brings The Post to its supporters

Some among the audience belt out 'We Shall Overcome' as the credits roll.

Even in Najib's hometown, people feel the pinch of rising costs

Even in Najib's hometown, people feel the pinch of rising costs

Pekan folk rue their stagnant salaries and rising costs, but some say the PM is not to be blamed. 

Yoursay: Ahoy Apandi, the yacht belongs to the rakyat

Yoursay: Ahoy Apandi, the yacht belongs to the rakyat

YOURSAY | It may not belong to the gov't, but US says the money for it came from 1MDB.

Mainstream media steers clear of Jho Low's yacht; postponed Umno polls 'breaks rules'

Mainstream media steers clear of Jho Low's yacht; postponed Umno polls 'breaks rules'

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

Minister status for opposition leader under a Harapan gov't

Minister status for opposition leader under a Harapan gov't

INTERVIEW | Rais Hussin says negative perception of the opposition must be changed.