Archive - 7 March 2018

Therefore, the seizure of Equanimity is between Low and the US DOJ and does not involve 1MDB, says Fuzi.

Police clamped an indefinite curfew in the central highlands district of Kandy.

The fund refutes allegations on the transfer of large funds and bonds out of its reserves.

Eric See-To denies being legal suit-happy and points back at the Penang CM.

A Chinese naval combat force that entered the Indian Ocean for the first time in four years.

Human rights chief says they may have taken place against Rohingyas since August.

LETTER | So close to the polls, many issues will be like tissues – discarded after use.

He had been charged with obstructing the officer during a protest.

'No one is trying to show their authority or power... all work like siblings,' says Adnan Yaakob. 

Water supply to all affected areas will be restored by Sunday.

He proffers example of activist who rode into PKR on reformasi agenda, but left disenchanted.

It has a unique role to play in winning in winning over voters in these areas, says Saifuddin Abdullah.

False info circulated through a Facebook account named Miyoyo allegedly owned by a M'sian.

PM reminds Rasa folk that funds for Chinese school came soon after BN’s by-election victory.

Fuel prices see only marginal changes in the second week of March.

INTERVIEW | He has no choice but to open fire because Mahathir taught him to defend the Umno president.

If manifesto cannot be fulfilled at national level, it will be at state level, says Harapan chief sec.

Allegations are serious enough to warrant police probe, says Amanah VP Husam Musa.

He also says Eric See-To can take whatever action against him for calling the BN man a 'liar'.

COMMENT | 'The discussions on these issues since the 2008 political tsunami is our collective failure and mustn't be allowed to persist for another decade.'

Chong Chien Jen points out the state's oil output still belongs to the federal government through Petronas.

Realising its leaders were not inclined to violence also helped change his mind, ex-PM testifies.

PARLIAMENT | Why is Putrajaya mum over Indonesian media's use of Najib's name, asks Johari Abdul.

PARLIAMENT | Opening embassy now would look like M'sia supports the Jerusalem move, says Reezal.

'We must strengthen our resolve and determination... So that this time, BN will take Selangor.'

PARLIAMENT | Teresa Kok reminds the BN lawmaker of how a special session was convened after Mahathir resigned.

This is for the Exchange 106 development, he says, for which the land had been sold off by 1MDB.

UPDATED 5PM | Najib says there are no water woes in the PAS-ruled state of Kelantan.

COMMENT | Why does erstwhile 'liberal' Wan Saiful want to exclude fellow M'sians from his party?

The retired military man still faces drug trafficking charges at the High Court, however.

MP SPEAKS | Don't get the royal institution involved when circulating pre-GE14 fake news.

'I am only asking that those responsible do their jobs,' ex-minister tells Salleh Said Keruak. 

PARLIAMENT | The PKR chief also argues for postal voting to be put to an end.

PARLIAMENT | Dismissing the claim that M'sia is going bankrupt, he says Tian Chua travels to S'pore weekly.

Bersatu strategist explains that two-term limit pledge will only apply after GE14, not retroactively.

The commission absolves Abdul Azeez Rahim after reviewing seized project documents.

If we cannot pose questions in Parliament, should we pose them at the 'pasar​​​​​​​', ask the trio.

If it doesn’t, it will show that the coalition's manifesto is insincere, says Gerakan Youth.

Party boss says MCA is not satisfied with Nazri for disrespecting Robert Kuok.

COMMENT | How independent can one be as a Harapan-nominated candidate?

But he must declare his assets publicly as proof he can’t afford legal action, says DAP rep.

UPDATED 12.30PM | PARLIAMENT | We shouldn't liken recipients to animals, says deputy minister.

Grim chances for KL to improve without a change of gov't, says Cheras MP. 

EXCLUSIVE | Coalition promises term limits, devolution and a clear separation of powers.

UPDATED 12.15PM | Film company reaches hefty settlement to avoid asset seizure by DOJ.

UPDATED 1.30PM | Court dismisses bid by Zi Publications and Ezra Zaid to review Jais' probe and enforcement.

ADUN SPEAKS | We cannot reach 100pct of our potential if 50pct of the population cannot.

The gov't has quietly appointed a team of scholars to change history.

COMMENT | It has been ten years since the political tsunami that taught us change was possible.

YOURSAY | ‘Maria Chin and Wan Saiful make it easier for Harapan to connect with voters.’

LETTER | After opposition to TPP, it has now gone through a cynical rebranding exercise.

EXCLUSIVE | Coalition's 100-day goals will target Felda settlers, graduates, housewives and the B40.

US State Dept determines that N Korea used 'chemical weapons against its own nationals.'

LETTER | Ex-premier appears set on 'a relationship of convenience’ again, this time with Hindraf.

INTERVIEW | He opines that there are anti-Islam elements, though it was not directly mentioned.

Persatuan penduduk itu juga mahu Pelan Struktur KL 2020 diwartakan menjadi undang-undang.

INTERVIEW | Ex-Bersih chair will push for electoral reform and revive debate on Gender Equality Bill.

'We have to prioritise to make sure our ultimate aim is achieved, or we'll lose everything,' he says.

'You can’t shut me up. I will continue to speak up for the people of Penang,' the youth leader responds.

The residents' associations also want the KL Structure Plan 2020 to be gazetted into law.

This is what is problematic in the war between MCA and DAP.

Audio on Umno funding PAS can't be trusted, says central committee member.

YOURSAY | ‘The Chinese see MCA as only an adjunct to the powerful and racist Umno.’

Robert Phang claims Nazri’s Kuok attack and MCA’s defence a 'ploy' to whip up racial animus.

Retired editor R Nadeswaran says he has arranged for a lawyer to assist Wan Ahmad.

专访二 “我去槟城，那是行动党主场，若我们相互拥抱，我获益更多。”

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

Wan Saiful claims a coalition led by any other component party just won't 'sell' with Malay voters.