Archive - 10 March 2018

Salleh warns of Harapan's 'poisoned cup'

Salleh warns of Harapan's 'poisoned cup'

Opposition's manifesto akin to giving the people short-term gain for long-term misery, says minister.

PM: Happy retirement Guan Eng, Harapan manifesto says you should quit

PM: Happy retirement Guan Eng, Harapan manifesto says you should quit

Based on opposition's manifesto, Lim can already step down as Penang CM, says Najib.

K'tan 'rich' because Najib gives a lot of money, Dr M chides

K'tan 'rich' because Najib gives a lot of money, Dr M chides

Ex-PM also rubbishes claims that he neglected the state during his tenure.

Philippine leader signs law giving police chiefs subpoena power

Philippine leader signs law giving police chiefs subpoena power

This is to hasten the investigation of crimes, says President Rodrigo Duterte.

Google trends: Putrajaya most interested in Harapan's manifesto

Google trends: Putrajaya most interested in Harapan's manifesto

Putrajaya had the highest proportionate number of searches for the opposition manifesto.

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2018-03-10

Harapan manifesto an 'old story' - Abang Johari

Harapan manifesto an 'old story' - Abang Johari

It is merely something that has been recyled, said the Sarawak chief minister.

Vote for us in S'wak state election for Dayak CM, says PBDS Baru

Vote for us in S'wak state election for Dayak CM, says PBDS Baru

Party promises Dayak CM if it is voted in at 2021 state election, says youth chief Rapelson.

'Destroy rape culture! Death to patriarchy!' rings out at women's march

'Destroy rape culture! Death to patriarchy!' rings out at women's march

It was held in conjunction with Int'l Women's Day in downtown KL today.

Liow: MCA will not give up its five seats in KL

Liow: MCA will not give up its five seats in KL

MCA president reiterates party's intention to contest in Wangsa Maju, which was loaned to Umno in GE13.

Date of EC report tabling yet to be decided, says DPM

Date of EC report tabling yet to be decided, says DPM

Zahid says the matter will be discussed between the PM and the speaker.

We built MRT, we can solve water woes, says Najib in dig at S'gor gov't

We built MRT, we can solve water woes, says Najib in dig at S'gor gov't

UPDATED 5.35PM | S'gor water issues small matter for federal gov't to resolve, says PM.

The festival of colours

The festival of colours

Thousands of people celebrate the Holi festival at Geeta Ashram in Petaling Jaya on Saturday, Mar 10, 2018.

Najib raises Rela's allocation and allowance, pledges more with 'new mandate'

Najib raises Rela's allocation and allowance, pledges more with 'new mandate'

UPDATED 5.25PM | Additional perks after 'taking into account your loyalty', PM tells Rela members.

Zairil and Dyana get engaged

Zairil and Dyana get engaged

UPDATED 4.45PM | Bukit Bendera MP and Dapsy central committee member set to be wed.

Is the photo real, BN man asks Guan Eng

Is the photo real, BN man asks Guan Eng

Eric See-To urges Penang CM to verify alleged photo with businessperson arrested over tunnel project. 

Najib: Vote BN to ensure Pagoh's development continues

Najib: Vote BN to ensure Pagoh's development continues

PM hints that the Bersatu-held seat may face snags in getting approval for developments otherwise.

Hadi: Unflattering survey on GE chances is unrealistic, 'academic'

Hadi: Unflattering survey on GE chances is unrealistic, 'academic'

He waves off Invoke's survey on PAS' performance as being out of sync with the grassroots.

Najib: BN manifesto to include specific agenda for young people

Najib: BN manifesto to include specific agenda for young people

Unlike opposition, BN cares about the country's future, says the premier. 

Who paid Felda's RM8m stamp duty to reclaim Jln Semarak land?

Who paid Felda's RM8m stamp duty to reclaim Jln Semarak land?

ADUN SPEAKS | Despite Felda chair's 'no cost' assertion, the agency is legally obliged to pay stamp duty.

Long sought by N Korea, summit holds risks for Trump

Long sought by N Korea, summit holds risks for Trump

If the summit fails, the cost could be higher than in the past.

Dr M 'wowed' by ROS' haste in resolving Umno crisis, while Harapan stays in limbo

Dr M 'wowed' by ROS' haste in resolving Umno crisis, while Harapan stays in limbo

UPDATED 12.47PM | Mahathir calls on the ROS chief to resign over the alleged show of partisanship favouring Umno.

In Bandar Tun Razak, Umno hopes MCA sacrifices for BN's sake

In Bandar Tun Razak, Umno hopes MCA sacrifices for BN's sake

Malay-majority constituency would prefer to back Malay candidate, says local Umno chief.

Rise of DAP’s poster boy in Sarawak

Rise of DAP’s poster boy in Sarawak

PROFILE | Maverick politician Abdul Aziz Isa is out to make things happen in hornbill country.

About 50pct still facing water disruption in Klang Valley

About 50pct still facing water disruption in Klang Valley

Syabas' restoration of water supply has proceeded smoothly in stages since yesterday.

Analysts pan Harapan’s 'No GST' manifesto

Analysts pan Harapan’s 'No GST' manifesto

They say the coalition hasn't convincingly explained how it will make up the shortfall.

Penang councillor rues fresh round of attacks for 'worshipping' DAP

Penang councillor rues fresh round of attacks for 'worshipping' DAP

Syerleena Abdul Rashid wants authorities to act on her several reports lodged over the online bashing.

Experts: EC breaching constitution, objectors denied hearing

Experts: EC breaching constitution, objectors denied hearing

They are outraged by EC's bulldozing of its redelineation report.

PM has powers to modify EC redelineation report, warns Bersih

PM has powers to modify EC redelineation report, warns Bersih

The Constitution provides PM with a very powerful tool to decide how electoral boundaries are drawn.

Will this be our last election?

Will this be our last election?

COMMENT | GE14 is not about principles but rather the biggest fight in the Malay community.

Sanusi Junid – the wittily loyal lieutenant

Sanusi Junid – the wittily loyal lieutenant

COMMENT | Every leader needs loyal orderlies; Sanusi was one such to Mahathir.

ROS warns Bersatu; MB flushes PM over water woes

ROS warns Bersatu; MB flushes PM over water woes

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

A week after Equanimity seizure, Indonesia cops wrapping up probe

A week after Equanimity seizure, Indonesia cops wrapping up probe

They plan to hand over the vessel to a team of prosecutors from DOJ.

Yoursay: Malaysians are the world’s most generous people

Yoursay: Malaysians are the world’s most generous people

YOURSAY | We even gave back US$620m the PM allegedly got from Saudi Arabia.