Archive - 16 March 2018

S'gor Harapan and PAS to mark a decade in gov't, separately

S'gor Harapan and PAS to mark a decade in gov't, separately

The former allies each plan their own event in Shah Alam tomorrow.

China to bar people with bad 'social credit' from planes, trains

China to bar people with bad 'social credit' from planes, trains

These include those causing trouble on flights and those using expired tickets or smoked on trains.

Minister says Islam doesn't belong to Germany

Minister says Islam doesn't belong to Germany

Germany should not give up its own traditions or customs, he says.

Severed head - man charged with murder of China national wife

Severed head - man charged with murder of China national wife

The remaining body parts of the victim have not been found yet.

An appeal to TMJ to continue as FAM president

An appeal to TMJ to continue as FAM president

COMMENT| FAM and football fans need the wisdom and leadership of TMJ to lead us back to the glory days.

Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis over nerve toxin attack deepens

Russia to expel UK diplomats as crisis over nerve toxin attack deepens

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says 'we will, of course' when asked if Russia will retaliate against Britain's decision to kick out 23 Russians. 

S'gor Harapan seat talks - PKR gets to contest bulk of seats

S'gor Harapan seat talks - PKR gets to contest bulk of seats

UPDATED 9.16PM | Six seats have yet to be allocated as there are overlapping claims.

Farmer nabbed over beheading video on Facebook

Farmer nabbed over beheading video on Facebook

The 21-year-old had shared the video, claiming it was connected to a case in Sarawak, when in fact, it was not. 

Kit Siang upgrades Wee from Umno's 'catspaw' to 'Ninja assassin'

Kit Siang upgrades Wee from Umno's 'catspaw' to 'Ninja assassin'

DAP veteran asks if MCA number two is on a mission to 'assassinate' Penang government with 'wild allegations'.

Bersatu unable to furnish reports to ROS by deadline - Muhyiddin

Bersatu unable to furnish reports to ROS by deadline - Muhyiddin

Bersatu president also declines to comment on party's possible deregistration, saying meeting ROS' requirements is the priority. 

Appeal against lenient sentence for 'Datin' who abused maid, AG told

Appeal against lenient sentence for 'Datin' who abused maid, AG told

UPDATED 5.51PM | Good behaviour bond imposed on the accused is an 'outrage of justice', says Lawyers for Liberty.

MCA claims 'cat can win' remark insults voters, Rafizi says it insults MCA

MCA claims 'cat can win' remark insults voters, Rafizi says it insults MCA

MCA and the PKR veep have a catfight over the Pandan parliamentary seat.

Ex-MCA president fails to strike out Najib's suit

Ex-MCA president fails to strike out Najib's suit

UPDATED 5.07PM | Kuala Lumpur High Court orders Ling Liong Sik to pay RM5k in costs. 

Wee poised to take 'tunnel war' to Guan Eng's turf

Wee poised to take 'tunnel war' to Guan Eng's turf

The MCA No 2 is to speak on the controversial project at a Penang MCA event at Lim's Bagan seat.

Guan Eng: Don't take Zahid's pledge to recapture Penang lightly

Guan Eng: Don't take Zahid's pledge to recapture Penang lightly

UPDATED 4.57PM | Penang CM urges Harapan to take DPM's remark seriously, accuses BN of 'playing dirty'.

New motion on RM430m in the works for tabling in Swiss Parliament

New motion on RM430m in the works for tabling in Swiss Parliament

'We have started to draft it,' says Swiss party, but no filing date has been set.

Snake-catching fireman dies of snakebite

Snake-catching fireman dies of snakebite

Abu Zurin Hussin, 33, was renowned for his snake-catching skills and had been bitten before. 

Defend Pagoh or contest Muar? Muhyiddin to reveal decision soon

Defend Pagoh or contest Muar? Muhyiddin to reveal decision soon

UPDATED 2.37PM | Bersatu president says as a political veteran, he is prepared to contest in any seat.

French judge issues arrest warrant for Saudi princess

French judge issues arrest warrant for Saudi princess

This is reportedly related to Saudi princess' bodyguard attacking a worker in her Paris flat.

A coward is better than a political lunatic

A coward is better than a political lunatic

COMMENT | 'Wee is making an RM20.54b lie to hide his failure to name which Penang leader had accepted millions of ringgit for the tunnel project.'

Pua files motion for leave to appeal judicial notice judgment

Pua files motion for leave to appeal judicial notice judgment

Related to the MP’s appeal against Court of Appeal decision clearing PM Najib of wrongdoings linked to 1MDB.

New faces galore as Penang heads to GE14

New faces galore as Penang heads to GE14

DAP, PKR and even BN component Gerakan are speculated to field new faces and make seat swaps to attract voters.

We need to create a democracy that allows dissent

We need to create a democracy that allows dissent

COMMENT | We must hold the gov't of the day accountable through checks and balances.

Is a vote for you a vote for Anwar? Well, in a way, says Dr M

Is a vote for you a vote for Anwar? Well, in a way, says Dr M

The former PM also responds to Australia's ABC on the perceived hypocrisy of his actions.

PM's aide flays Muhyiddin, calls him 'forked tongue hypocrite'

PM's aide flays Muhyiddin, calls him 'forked tongue hypocrite'

In 2013, the Bersatu president sang praises about the GST but seeks to abolish it now.

PAS to go on offensive in all 59 Perak seats in GE14

PAS to go on offensive in all 59 Perak seats in GE14

The party will take on 43 seats and field their allies in the rest, Sinar reports its state chief saying.

Najib to attend Asean-Australia Special Summit

Najib to attend Asean-Australia Special Summit

The PM's entourage includes wife Rosmah Mansor, Foreign Affairs Minister Anifah Aman, and other officials.

M'sian envoy raps Economist for publishing opposition's 'lies'

M'sian envoy raps Economist for publishing opposition's 'lies'

The Economist's article about Najib 'stealing GE14' also reeks of 'arrogant colonial mindset', adds Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi.

Stay away from Najib, Dr M tells Aussie PM

Stay away from Najib, Dr M tells Aussie PM

In ABC News interview, Harapan chair warns Malcolm Turnbull of Najib's habit of taking photos with world leaders. 

Rejecting protectionism, Asean and Australia commit to free trade

Rejecting protectionism, Asean and Australia commit to free trade

Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull and S'pore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong praise free trade at Asean meeting in Sydney. 

How to read the news, and get it right

How to read the news, and get it right

COMMENT | Be your own truth seeker, by being more selective of what you read and view.

Rais says he will not quit, describes Jasa officer as ‘stooge’

Rais says he will not quit, describes Jasa officer as ‘stooge’

He will only step down as special adviser if the PM tells him to do so.

Putrajaya to pump RM17b into S’gor water restructuring

Putrajaya to pump RM17b into S’gor water restructuring

Ministry sec-gen Zaini Ujang also blames the PKR gov’t for delays in the restructuring.

Amid 1MDB scrutiny, Kit Siang asks if Najib will attend Asean summit

Amid 1MDB scrutiny, Kit Siang asks if Najib will attend Asean summit

'Or will Najib back out and send his deputy instead to the Sydney summit?'

TMJ still FAM president, says sec-gen

TMJ still FAM president, says sec-gen

Hamidin Mohd Amin says he and FAM exco will remain steadfast behind the crown prince's leadership.

'Who are you to contest in Alor Gajah?' MCA division asks PM's aide

'Who are you to contest in Alor Gajah?' MCA division asks PM's aide

MCA Alor Gajah also asks where Wong was when Nazri insulted the Chinese community.

In a first, US blames Russia for cyber attacks on energy grid

In a first, US blames Russia for cyber attacks on energy grid

US has publicly accused Moscow of hacking into American energy infrastructure.

Zahid is delusional in dream of taking Penang

Zahid is delusional in dream of taking Penang

COMMENT | Based on the current scenario, it is unimaginable for BN to win 21 seats.

Yoursay: The politics of water has come to a boil

Yoursay: The politics of water has come to a boil

YOURSAY | ‘Splashing water on Selangor voters won’t win BN the state.’

槟大选排阵一:邓章耀郑雨周抢攻行动党堡垒

槟大选排阵一:邓章耀郑雨周抢攻行动党堡垒

【大选前哨】《当今大马》对照双方的可能排阵后,列出一些较受瞩目议席与候选人变动。

Tiger to Black Panther: Penang seat shifts set tongues wagging

Tiger to Black Panther: Penang seat shifts set tongues wagging

Harapan parties have agreed on seat numbers, but now it’s a question who will occupy which seat.

No instruction to file suits against foreign reports, says Najib's lawyer

No instruction to file suits against foreign reports, says Najib's lawyer

Hafarizam responds to calls in Parliament for the PM to sue over 1MDB, Equanimity articles.

Yoursay: Pandikar may have powers but Parliament not his to censor

Yoursay: Pandikar may have powers but Parliament not his to censor

YOURSAY | 'Learn from the speakers of parliaments in other countries who allow open debates.'

Swiss motion on '1MDB funds' repatriation defeated; TMJ quits FAM

Swiss motion on '1MDB funds' repatriation defeated; TMJ quits FAM

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

Pairin pertimbang untuk bertanding dalam PRU14

Pairin pertimbang untuk bertanding dalam PRU14

Jika Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak menyatakan khidmatnya kepada rakyat masih diperlukan.

Pandelela, Jun Hong raih gangsa di siri dunia FINA

Pandelela, Jun Hong raih gangsa di siri dunia FINA

Gandingan penerjun negara itu mengumpul 310.32 mata untuk menduduki tempat ketiga dalam acara 10m platform.