Archive - 23 March 2018

PAC didn't say I stole from 1MDB, says PM

PAC didn't say I stole from 1MDB, says PM

'Did PAC say the donation from the Saudi government was from 1MDB? Absolutely not.'

'Laporan PAC tak kata saya curi wang 1MDB'

'Laporan PAC tak kata saya curi wang 1MDB'

"Adakah dalam laporan itu mana-mana ayat mengatakan saya telah mencuri duit 1MDB? Tidak sama sekali," kata Najib.

Govt: We have delivered more than we promised

Govt: We have delivered more than we promised

It says the KPR 'achievement rate' for transformation plans are over 100 percent.

PAS MP defends Kamarul, says 'peeing' at sight of Dr M imaginary

PAS MP defends Kamarul, says 'peeing' at sight of Dr M imaginary

His arguments were academic in nature, says Khairuddin Aman Razali.

National labour policy needed for migrant workers

National labour policy needed for migrant workers

LETTER | They are vulnerable to exploitation and unable to seek justice or help when victimised.

Rosmah is all for anti-fake news law

Rosmah is all for anti-fake news law

Prime Minister's wife Rosmah Mansor supports Putrajaya's plans to enact an anti-fake news law.

Malaysian Insight says suspending operations

Malaysian Insight says suspending operations

CEO says due to 'missing a major milestone in starting a paywall'.

China-US tensions simmer in South China Sea

China-US tensions simmer in South China Sea

US military carries out ops to counter Chinese control of the waters, while China initiates combat drills.

ROS blames Bersatu for Harapan's registration hold-up

ROS blames Bersatu for Harapan's registration hold-up

Harapan registration on hold as Bersatu has yet to submit all documents, says Surayati Ibrahim. 

US and China clash at UN rights forum on Beijing text

US and China clash at UN rights forum on Beijing text

This comes after the US delegation rejected a resolution brought by Beijing. 

Johor to present report card on performance this Sunday

Johor to present report card on performance this Sunday

It would be presented by MB Khaled Nordin at the launch of state Wanita BN election machinery.

Gatecrash Arul's 1MDB session, BN portal article tells Dr M

Gatecrash Arul's 1MDB session, BN portal article tells Dr M

The writer says ex-PM can bring the evidence and question the 1MDB CEO face-to-face.

SUPP, UPP sign MOU to become one

SUPP, UPP sign MOU to become one

The two say they will explore steps to unite into a single larger political entity under SUPP.

State never sold any land in Ijok, says S'gor MB's office

State never sold any land in Ijok, says S'gor MB's office

Shao Loong responds to BN's See-To who claimed third-parties got RM262.7m from RM1.18b land deal.

Film producer bows to Dr M's 'epic' wit, says can't write a funnier flick

Film producer bows to Dr M's 'epic' wit, says can't write a funnier flick

Adflin Shauki is tickled by the photograph of Mahathir staring at political analyst Kamarul Zaman Yusoff.

I thought Liow as brave as Soi Lek but no: Guan Eng

I thought Liow as brave as Soi Lek but no: Guan Eng

He wants to meet the MCA top man as equals to debate the Penang undersea tunnel project.

'Dr M too old for Petronas at 88 but not too old for M'sia at 93?'

'Dr M too old for Petronas at 88 but not too old for M'sia at 93?'

So, is he young and healthy to become prime minister again, asks Umno supreme council member Ismail Sabri.

Bersih wants redelineation report withdrawn pending court cases

Bersih wants redelineation report withdrawn pending court cases

The move by the commission to submit its report puts undue pressure on the courts, it says.

2018-03-23

2018-03-23

See-To: Third parties got RM262.7m chunk from Ijok settlers' RM1.18b pie

See-To: Third parties got RM262.7m chunk from Ijok settlers' RM1.18b pie

BN strategic communications department wants state government to be transparent and declassify the Ijok deal agreements.

Where's RM15m road you promised us, Najib - Cameron Orang Asli

Where's RM15m road you promised us, Najib - Cameron Orang Asli

Villagers urge the government to quickly rebuild the road from Pos Betau to Pos Lenjang.

22 luxury bags produced as exhibits in corruption case

22 luxury bags produced as exhibits in corruption case

Chanel and Prada among bags produced for trial of ex-gov't officer charged with false claims involving RM38.4m.

Sell us prime seaside land at RM475psf – MCA No 2 dares Penang No 3

Sell us prime seaside land at RM475psf – MCA No 2 dares Penang No 3

Wee Ka Siong says he can find a few property investors who would be interested in acquiring land at that price.

AirAsia appoints Carlos as new global brand ambassador

AirAsia appoints Carlos as new global brand ambassador

No one embodies the dare to dream spirit like Roberto Carlos, says Tony Fernandes. 

GE14: Make or break for Islam in M'sia

GE14: Make or break for Islam in M'sia

LETTER | Whoever comes into power must be held accountable for how Islam governs the daily lives of Malaysians.

Redelineation report: Guan Eng shocked, Azmin calls it a 'betrayal'

Redelineation report: Guan Eng shocked, Azmin calls it a 'betrayal'

UPDATED 4.23PM | Penang CM claims the EC failed to follow the recommendations proposed by the state.

MB's oceanographic finding - Dr M will cause a ripple, not 'Malay tsunami'

MB's oceanographic finding - Dr M will cause a ripple, not 'Malay tsunami'

'I am not saying that there will be no effect. There will be a slight impact,' says Mohamad Hasan.

China urges US to ‘pull back from brink’ as Trump unveils tariffs

China urges US to ‘pull back from brink’ as Trump unveils tariffs

Trump’s plans for tariffs on US$60b of Chinese goods threatens a trade war.

Congress approves US$1.3-trillion spending bill, sends to Trump

Congress approves US$1.3-trillion spending bill, sends to Trump

With Trump's signature, the bill will avert a threatened government shutdown.

Poll shows M'sians split on who will win GE14

Poll shows M'sians split on who will win GE14

GE14 | BN, however, has a slight edge with 37 percent of the respondents believing it will retain power.

An escape that ended in death

An escape that ended in death

LETTER | Why was the chimpanzee shot? Because it made a daring escape from its night den and into the open.

1mil views for 'face looks like he downed mothballs when Dr M arrives' clip

1mil views for 'face looks like he downed mothballs when Dr M arrives' clip

Clip shows political analyst's reaction before and after Mahathir gatecrashes the 'too old to be PM' forum.

Don’t disregard Dr M just because of his age

Don’t disregard Dr M just because of his age

COMMENT | 'Be more open-minded and accepting of change and of something different.'

Proposed 'fake news' bill a threat to freedom of expression

Proposed 'fake news' bill a threat to freedom of expression

COMMENT | Gov't must adopt international standards, end flawed laws restricting free speech, human rights.

Facebook apology does little to satisfy lawmakers, Wall Street

Facebook apology does little to satisfy lawmakers, Wall Street

US lawmakers demand that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally testify on Cambridge Analytica scandal.

S'gor vs EC: Court of Appeal president to decide on panel of judges

S'gor vs EC: Court of Appeal president to decide on panel of judges

This comes after Selangor gov't made an application to recuse two judges on the panel.  

I did not wet myself when Dr M turned up, analyst chides critics

I did not wet myself when Dr M turned up, analyst chides critics

If Dr M was brave, he shouldn't have gatecrashed forum, says Kamarul Zaman Yusoff.

Negeri MB’s joke of a half-apology most  disappointing

Negeri MB’s joke of a half-apology most disappointing

MP SPEAKS | Mohamad Hasan says it's a joke, but there's nothing funny about inciting violence.

Nurul Izzah welcomes Maria Chin into PKR family

Nurul Izzah welcomes Maria Chin into PKR family

UPDATED 1.24PM | GE14 | Tian Chua clarifies that Maria has not joined party formally.

Bar president urges deterrent sentence for abusive Datin

Bar president urges deterrent sentence for abusive Datin

George Varughese says the good behaviour bond is 'blatantly light' and inappropriate.

Russian agent may have limited mental capacity after nerve attack

Russian agent may have limited mental capacity after nerve attack

Skripal and daughter are being treated ‘on the basis they would wish to be kept alive’.

In Indonesia, a shadowy campaign to stoke unrest as elections loom

In Indonesia, a shadowy campaign to stoke unrest as elections loom

There is a shadowy 'black campaign' designed to whip up fear that Islam is under siege.

Yoursay: 'Immature' of PAS to call those with differing views 'evil'

Yoursay: 'Immature' of PAS to call those with differing views 'evil'

YOURSAY | 'Tuan Ibrahim, you should be praying our country prospers and is ruled well.'

Mukhriz: Dr M foresaw the start of Umno's rot

Mukhriz: Dr M foresaw the start of Umno's rot

INTERVIEW | He admits patronage started during Mahathir's time, but it has worsened under Pak Lah and Najib.

How politicians use Facebook to influence your vote

How politicians use Facebook to influence your vote

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini examines how firms like Cambridge Analytica tap into voters' psyches on social media. 

Clash of titans in Teluk Intan as DAP set to unveil Nga's candidacy

Clash of titans in Teluk Intan as DAP set to unveil Nga's candidacy

GE14 | Sources say the Taiping MP will take on incumbent Gerakan chief Mah.  

Yoursay: With new law, DOJ will be deemed spreading fake news

Yoursay: With new law, DOJ will be deemed spreading fake news

YOURSAY | 'Fake news' is now just a big smokescreen to cover up the mother of all scandals…

Dr M gatecrashes forum on his age; MACC chief's scandal probe dropped

Dr M gatecrashes forum on his age; MACC chief's scandal probe dropped

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

Datuk temui dua cucu lemas di tali air

Datuk temui dua cucu lemas di tali air

Menurutnya, mereka tidak pernah sekalipun ke tali air tersebut sebelum ini.

ATM, PDRM pantau individu berpotensi cetus serangan mengejut

ATM, PDRM pantau individu berpotensi cetus serangan mengejut

“Setakat hari ini saya tengok keadaan masih terkawal tapi kita jangan ambil mudah dengan apa yang kita nikmati pada hari in," kata menteri pertahanan.

Pelancong Iran berjaya tangkap peragut

Pelancong Iran berjaya tangkap peragut

Selepas suspek terjatuh dari motosikal yang ditungganginya selepas meragut beg isteri pelancong itu di ibunegara semalam,

Felda peruntuk RM300 juta bantu peneroka selesai hutang

Felda peruntuk RM300 juta bantu peneroka selesai hutang

Untuk bantu peneroka yang mempunyai hutang melebihi RM180,000 dengan agensi itu.

Pensyarah UniSZA meninggal dunia di Oman

Pensyarah UniSZA meninggal dunia di Oman

Beliau meninggal akibat serangan jantung ketika sedang menunggu penerbangan di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Oman.