Archive - 11 March 2018

Minister complains of Harapan supporters wanting to be headmasters

Minister complains of Harapan supporters wanting to be headmasters

Mahdzir Khalid urges teachers not to go overboard in their political involvement.

Big crowd as Harapan-led Penang gov't celebrates 10-year rule

Big crowd as Harapan-led Penang gov't celebrates 10-year rule

UPDATED 12.55AM | Speeches by leaders centre around 1MDB, Najib, Rosmah and Jho Low.

PAS man offers Maria Chin an electoral seat

PAS man offers Maria Chin an electoral seat

Suhaimi Embong says the ex-Bersih chief is facing challenges in securing a seat from Harapan.

GE14: Johor BN to spring surprise, calling opposition's bluff

GE14: Johor BN to spring surprise, calling opposition's bluff

Khaled Nordin says the methodology used for the study by Invoke was inaccurate and questionable.

Ministry warns stern action on those spreading fake news on 1MDB

Ministry warns stern action on those spreading fake news on 1MDB

Deputy minister says several online news portals are doing this in their bid to tarnish the image of Najib. 

No more intrusion in Sabah, says Hisham

No more intrusion in Sabah, says Hisham

'The government will not allow, not even an inch of Sabah, to be intruded,' says defence minister.

No need to sue for raising legitimate question, Guan Eng told

No need to sue for raising legitimate question, Guan Eng told

Eric See-To wants to know if the photo with CM took place in the businessperson's residence.

'Why BN not picking on Harapan's institutional reform pledges?'

'Why BN not picking on Harapan's institutional reform pledges?'

Bersatu's Wan Saiful criticises BN's singular obsession with Harapan's pledge to do away with GST.

Harapan: PAS pawns wives but we empower them

Harapan: PAS pawns wives but we empower them

'How could we do such things to wives who helped build families? I can't imagine it,' says Wan Azizah.

1MDB, Jho Low on front page of leading Indonesian magazine

1MDB, Jho Low on front page of leading Indonesian magazine

The magazine Tempo describes Jho Low as PM Najib's close associate.

Trump says he rejected Mexico request about border wall

Trump says he rejected Mexico request about border wall

Trump claims he turned down Peña Nieto's request to state Mexico would not pay for the wall.

Kit Siang appeals Swiss MPs to repatriate RM430m 1MDB funds

Kit Siang appeals Swiss MPs to repatriate RM430m 1MDB funds

The DAP leader says the money should be held in trust for the M'sian people.

Freedom of speech is not exclusive to Najib and BN

Freedom of speech is not exclusive to Najib and BN

LETTER | It just took Najib just 10 days to contradict himself on the National Human Rights Action Plan.

Umno ministers' statements more 'stupid' than in my time - Mahathir

Umno ministers' statements more 'stupid' than in my time - Mahathir

Ex-PM responds to remarks by ministers claiming the country's economy was in good shape.

Zahid announces increase in Civil Defence allowances

Zahid announces increase in Civil Defence allowances

DPM calls on members and officers to support 'continuity' of leadership for the country.

Riding on K'tan turnout, Dr M says even Najib's legs would go weak

Riding on K'tan turnout, Dr M says even Najib's legs would go weak

Some 8,000 people turn up in Bachok at Harapan's ceramah in the PAS' stronghold.

PKR man dares Najib to sue Maddow, MSNBC

PKR man dares Najib to sue Maddow, MSNBC

PM should sue TV host to defend his and his wife's dignity, says PKR's Fahmi Fadzil.

'Feds worried MO1's wife would wear DOJ-listed jewellery in US visit'

'Feds worried MO1's wife would wear DOJ-listed jewellery in US visit'

MSNBC show says it was 'strange' when Trump decided to host a leader in the middle of a major probe.

Hisham opens fire on Harapan manifesto, says vote BN for security

Hisham opens fire on Harapan manifesto, says vote BN for security

Defence minister claims only those not 'well-versed' in security matters would fall for manifesto.

China approves indefinite rule for President Xi

China approves indefinite rule for President Xi

The amendment was passed with just two 'no' votes and three abstentions.

Ku Nan: Harapan blaming anyone but themselves for water woes

Ku Nan: Harapan blaming anyone but themselves for water woes

‘They would fault everyone…They don’t care about the people,’ FT minister says of Harapan.

Penang PKR, Amanah to give way to Bersatu in four seats

Penang PKR, Amanah to give way to Bersatu in four seats

Allocation expected to be announced tonight at 10-year anniversary of opposition rule in Penang.

Najib reiterates, country would be in deficit without GST

Najib reiterates, country would be in deficit without GST

The PM asks where a Harapan gov't would find RM45 billion to spend, if not for the consumption tax.

Both sides lodge reports after participants harassed at Women’s March

Both sides lodge reports after participants harassed at Women’s March

'We are not a liberal country,' a group of men shouted at protesters before snatching their placards.

Report: Trump ally allegedly linked to Jho Low cries victim over email leak

Report: Trump ally allegedly linked to Jho Low cries victim over email leak

The Rachel Maddow Show dives into the 1MDB scandal's latest expose, and cheers over America's 'new yacht'.

Azmin says sorry for water cuts, taking proactive measures

Azmin says sorry for water cuts, taking proactive measures

The MB stresses the plant responsible isn't under the state, and S'gor is building its own facilities.

'Not buddies': Penang CM’s office slams viral photo smear attempt

'Not buddies': Penang CM’s office slams viral photo smear attempt

Guan Eng has taken many photographs with many personalities, says his office.

Why wasn’t Rahul Gandhi pressed on Sri Lanka?

Why wasn’t Rahul Gandhi pressed on Sri Lanka?

LETTER | The lack of questions on India’s role in the massacre during Gandhi's visit is puzzling.

Umno info chief blames ‘anti-gov’t portal’ for fake news agenda

Umno info chief blames ‘anti-gov’t portal’ for fake news agenda

Annuar Musa cites an unnamed ‘high-level media player’ with an agenda for ‘misinformation’.

Mind your own business, Dr M told after accusing ROS of bias

Mind your own business, Dr M told after accusing ROS of bias

Tengku Adnan says ROS must have had its own reasons for extending deadline of Umno polls.

Abang Johari's O&G boasts meaningless without repeal

Abang Johari's O&G boasts meaningless without repeal

LETTER | However much CM claims the laws are 'not relevant,' they are still legally binding.

Trump's ex-aide Bannon sees ‘great’ future for Le Pen’s niece

Trump's ex-aide Bannon sees ‘great’ future for Le Pen’s niece

'She’s one of the most impressive people in the entire world,' he says of Marion Maréchal-Le Pen.

Survey based on 500k on the ground, Rafizi tells Hadi

Survey based on 500k on the ground, Rafizi tells Hadi

The Pandan MP adds Hadi fails to understand Invoke's study methodology.

Yoursay: Did Riza sell out his stepdad by paying the DOJ?

Yoursay: Did Riza sell out his stepdad by paying the DOJ?

YOURSAY | ‘Isn’t he is admitting that the money received by him was indeed stolen from 1MDB?’

Maszlee Malik set to join Bersatu tomorrow

Maszlee Malik set to join Bersatu tomorrow

It’s time to choose between a kleptocratic gov't or a new M’sia, the professor says.

Najib tells Lim to retire; MCA won't surrender KL seats to Umno

Najib tells Lim to retire; MCA won't surrender KL seats to Umno

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