Archive - 21 March 2018

Academic behind data breach says CA exaggerated its political influence

Academic behind data breach says CA exaggerated its political influence

‘Cambridge Analytica has tried to sell is magic… the reality is it’s not that.’

Cops grill woman suspected of hurling chair from PPR

Cops grill woman suspected of hurling chair from PPR

But investigations still ongoing, Bukit Aman says, after no confession obtained.

Zuraida files to become guardian of stateless top student

Zuraida files to become guardian of stateless top student

PKR Wanita chief steps in to help expedite Roisah Abdullah's citizenship application.

Penang gov't slammed for rush in taking down anti-CM posters

Penang gov't slammed for rush in taking down anti-CM posters

Gerakan Youth's Jason Loo contrasts speed with which posters taken down with dithering over Zenith.

Mais suspends S'gor PAS leader's preaching credentials

Mais suspends S'gor PAS leader's preaching credentials

Source says the suspension is temporary, pending a decision from Mais' tauliah committee.

Mukhriz and ex-aide accuse each other of lying over Cambridge Analytica

Mukhriz and ex-aide accuse each other of lying over Cambridge Analytica

UPDATED 9.27PM | SCL Group's Azrin Zizal says Mukhriz personally received advice from CA.

PM announces 'buy one, free one' rice at Kota Kinabalu sale

PM announces 'buy one, free one' rice at Kota Kinabalu sale

Najib extols the benefits of attending gov’t programmes at a Jualan Sentuhan Rakyat launch.

Stateless STPM top scorer let down again by Zahid no-show

Stateless STPM top scorer let down again by Zahid no-show

Home minister asks her to go home, says he will consider her citizenship application later.

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Noh: Azmin will cry 'political instructions' over Ijok arrests

Noh: Azmin will cry 'political instructions' over Ijok arrests

The minister says he is confident the MB will say this as 'that is his style'.

Correcting Dr M - It was a 'Tiger Cub'

Correcting Dr M - It was a 'Tiger Cub'

COMMENT | Mahathir's M'sia did not need GST then as they had other sources of funds - many not available now.

Fuel prices up by two sen across the board

Fuel prices up by two sen across the board

RON95 and RON97 will retail at RM2.20 and RM2.47 per litre respectively, while diesel goes up to RM2.18.

Harapan manifesto bad for business, says report

Harapan manifesto bad for business, says report

It could undermine fiscal consolidation efforts and lead to loss of investor confidence, it says.

MP questions light sentence for corrupt ex-DBKL director

MP questions light sentence for corrupt ex-DBKL director

Lim Lip Eng wants to know if Syed Afendy Ali still owns the RM2m worth of condominiums after the verdict. 

Anti-fake news bill to be tabled in Parliament next week

Anti-fake news bill to be tabled in Parliament next week

UPDATED 6.37PM | Azalina insists that the bill will 'not in any way' stifle the people's freedom of speech.

Keng Liang vows to stay put in Taiping if he wins, not 'flee' like Nga

Keng Liang vows to stay put in Taiping if he wins, not 'flee' like Nga

This follows reports that the Perak DAP chief will move to another seat.

Colouring in

Colouring in

Alleys in Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, are given a facelift with vibrant, colourful murals.

Graver crimes than CM singing ignored: Kit Siang on son's anti-GST warble

Graver crimes than CM singing ignored: Kit Siang on son's anti-GST warble

The greatest crime is to ignore greater crimes, says the DAP veteran.

Gov't subsidies for KR1M 2.0 in East Malaysia

Gov't subsidies for KR1M 2.0 in East Malaysia

This will keep transport costs down, and ensure prices in Sabah and S'wak are on par with the peninsula.

'Tangkap MO1' activist files motion to appeal UKM suspension

'Tangkap MO1' activist files motion to appeal UKM suspension

Asheeq Ali's suspension was reinstated by the university after losing previous appeal. 

Subramaniam staying put in Segamat

Subramaniam staying put in Segamat

GE14 | MIC president ends speculation of being moved to a 'safer' seat, insists he will stay and fight.

M'sia once an Asian Tiger which did not feed on GST, roars Dr M

M'sia once an Asian Tiger which did not feed on GST, roars Dr M

Former PM also warns of mounting national debt by the Najib-administration. 

Penang to avoid parachute candidates in GE14

Penang to avoid parachute candidates in GE14

GE14 | Harapan is mulling homegrown new blood and local councillors to stand in the polls.

Witness: Suspicious vehicles loitered near Amri's house

Witness: Suspicious vehicles loitered near Amri's house

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | He says the two cars and a four-wheel-drive had taken turns to park there until midnight.

Kit Siang wants Arul Kanda as MP to answer 1MDB queries in Parliament

Kit Siang wants Arul Kanda as MP to answer 1MDB queries in Parliament

UPDATED 3.30PM | He dares the 1MDB CEO to contest in the coming polls on a BN ticket.

Police uncover drug lab, seize drugs worth RM3m

Police uncover drug lab, seize drugs worth RM3m

Penang police chief says they also arrested four people after a raid on an apartment in Greenlane. 

China's Geely 2017 net profit soars amid global push

China's Geely 2017 net profit soars amid global push

China carmaker says its profits more than doubled in 2017, driven by strong local SUV sales.

Gov't: Anything unverified on 1MDB is fake news

Gov't: Anything unverified on 1MDB is fake news

UPDATED 3.53PM | PARLIAMENT | Fake news is news confirmed as fake by experts, says deputy minister.

Mahfuz 'attacked' after criticising MB's 'overturn tables' call

Mahfuz 'attacked' after criticising MB's 'overturn tables' call

PARLIAMENT | He said the call by the Negeri Sembilan MB would encourage a generation of gangsters.

10k S'gor voters seek stay on redelineation motion

10k S'gor voters seek stay on redelineation motion

UPDATED 2.05PM | The 107 applicants represent voters from 17 state and 11 parliamentary constituencies.

Teng's lawyer disqualified in defamation suit by Guan Eng

Teng's lawyer disqualified in defamation suit by Guan Eng

UPDATED 3.55PM | This is because the lawyer had previously served the Penang government in another case.

Datin who assaulted maid and bailor go missing

Datin who assaulted maid and bailor go missing

DPP reveals that the woman and her bailor, an RMAF official, were not at their homes. 

Report: Cheras MCA advisors want rethink on pregnant candidate

Report: Cheras MCA advisors want rethink on pregnant candidate

It says the run-up to the next polls may be too strenuous for wanita chief Heng Sinn Yee.

Why propose a RM78b Bagan Datuk-Sumatra undersea tunnel link?

Why propose a RM78b Bagan Datuk-Sumatra undersea tunnel link?

COMMENT | But the federal government maintains the Penang undersea tunnel is not feasible, it seems.

EC should not cause unnecessary hardship with new rules

EC should not cause unnecessary hardship with new rules

MP SPEAKS | Now political parties must submit names of polling, counting agents on nomination day.

Stephen Hawking to join Newton, Darwin in final resting place

Stephen Hawking to join Newton, Darwin in final resting place

His ashes are interred in Westminster Abbey, close to the graves of Newton and Darwin.

Dr M explains why Harapan seeks to free students from UUCA shackle

Dr M explains why Harapan seeks to free students from UUCA shackle

The long-time champion of the much-criticised law says Malaysians are more mature now.

A 'millennials party' dares to break Indonesia's political mould

A 'millennials party' dares to break Indonesia's political mould

Their leader sets the sartorial standard with a pair of ripped jeans.

Restore pride and dignity of Malays

Restore pride and dignity of Malays

COMMENT | Our sacred duty in this coming election is to redeem the face of Malays.  

DAP’s newbie Chew wants to bring Johoreans home

DAP’s newbie Chew wants to bring Johoreans home

CALONKINI | Thousands travel every day to work in Singapore.

Must we beg for our rights under MA63, S'wak DAP asks

Must we beg for our rights under MA63, S'wak DAP asks

Kelvin Yii slams SUPP for telling S'wakians to vote BN for a return of their rights.

Manogaran committed to Cameron Highlands: Pahang DAP chief

Manogaran committed to Cameron Highlands: Pahang DAP chief

Local DAP chapter ought to propose its own candidate to the party, says Leong Ngah Ngah.

MCA hits out at DAP 'hypocrisy' over Chinese interests in manifesto

MCA hits out at DAP 'hypocrisy' over Chinese interests in manifesto

Ti Lian Ker claims the Chinese DAP leaders have caved in to Mahathir's ethnocentric politics.

Do not underestimate PAS

Do not underestimate PAS

COMMENT | The meme that PAS is doomed in the coming election is a dangerous idea.

Suspended Cambridge Analytica boss boasts of influencing US polls

Suspended Cambridge Analytica boss boasts of influencing US polls

We played a decisive role in Trump’s victory, Alexander Nix admits in a secretly recorded video.

Swiss review criminal complaint filed by Justo in 1MDB case

Swiss review criminal complaint filed by Justo in 1MDB case

The main figure in the case says he is trying to clear his name after being jailed in Thailand.

Yoursay: With Cambridge Analytica, the world of big data just got murkier

Yoursay: With Cambridge Analytica, the world of big data just got murkier

YOURSAY | ‘No scruples as to how you win as long as you win.’

State or federal seat, Mukhriz will ‘still be with Jerlun’

State or federal seat, Mukhriz will ‘still be with Jerlun’

INTERVIEW | But he remains tight-lipped on whether he'll take on as Kedah menteri besar or as a federal minister.

No love for Johari, but club can't confirm ‘Say no to DJ’ banners

No love for Johari, but club can't confirm ‘Say no to DJ’ banners

It can neither confirm or deny whether offending banners were put up by its members.

Yoursay: The Economist, welcome to the ranks of ‘false news’ purveyors

Yoursay: The Economist, welcome to the ranks of ‘false news’ purveyors

YOURSAY | ‘All this diatribe from the high commissioner is just smoke and mirrors.’

'Kurang ajar' politics a bane for Umno, says Rais Yatim

'Kurang ajar' politics a bane for Umno, says Rais Yatim

INTERVIEW | ‘This culture must be put to a stop or it will cost us,’ says Umno veteran.

Mukhriz spars with PMO; Guan Eng defends GST song

Mukhriz spars with PMO; Guan Eng defends GST song

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