Archive - 24 March 2018

Don't drag BN into Cambridge Analytica issue - Mahdzir

Don't drag BN into Cambridge Analytica issue - Mahdzir

He says Mukhriz might have used it for personal purposes when he was the Kedah MB.

Call motorcyclist 'brother motor', not 'mat rempit' - Johor sultan

Call motorcyclist 'brother motor', not 'mat rempit' - Johor sultan

Sultan Ibrahim says 'mat rempit' gives the impression that motorcyclists are scumbags, gangsters.

Johor sultan advises political parties to avoid sensitive issues

Johor sultan advises political parties to avoid sensitive issues

GE14 | Especially those that could cause racial and religious conflicts, says Sultan Ibrahim.

Unlikelihood and likelihood of a 'last-minute attack'

Unlikelihood and likelihood of a 'last-minute attack'

LETTER | Why would anyone, any sane Malaysian want to carry out a 'last-minute attack'?

Cops arrest seven men with IS links over attacks plot

Cops arrest seven men with IS links over attacks plot

IGP says they were planning attacks on non-Muslim places of worship and other targets.

Pro-PAS NGO sets up Dr M vs UUM analyst forum

Pro-PAS NGO sets up Dr M vs UUM analyst forum

Kamarul Zaman Yusoff says he will attend if Dr M does too.
 

Gov't offers expired road tax renewals without Puspakom checks

Gov't offers expired road tax renewals without Puspakom checks

Liow Tiong Lai says this programme by RTD  was well received by insurance companies.

Ringgit most stable regional currency, says Bank Negara

Ringgit most stable regional currency, says Bank Negara

Governor Muhammad Ibrahim says the ringgit strengthened 14.6 percent in 2017.

PAS finalises 90pct of GE candidates

PAS finalises 90pct of GE candidates

Hadi Awang says he will not be announcing names of the candidates before nomination day.

Felda activist Mazlan released from police custody

Felda activist Mazlan released from police custody

His arrest comes after a police report was lodged by Rosmah Mansor's lawyer.

Ku Nan blames opposition for Titiwangsa Umno rebellion

Ku Nan blames opposition for Titiwangsa Umno rebellion

'Any slander is the work of the opposition who accuse us of having internal problems'
 

Pua to Najib: PAC report never said you didn't steal from 1MDB either

Pua to Najib: PAC report never said you didn't steal from 1MDB either

No mention of PM in report because PAC was never allowed to probe him, says committee member. 

Ijok land sale: Remand extended for 4 suspects, 2 others released

Ijok land sale: Remand extended for 4 suspects, 2 others released

The magistrate orders the four men to be further remanded until this Wednesday.

Rafidah: Don't feel indebted because 1MDB sent you on haj

Rafidah: Don't feel indebted because 1MDB sent you on haj

All gov't spending comes from the people's money, former minister says.

Najib wants more Indians in varsities

Najib wants more Indians in varsities

PM says the intake of Indians in IPTA had not achieved the target of seven percent now. 

UK investigators search Cambridge Analytica offices

UK investigators search Cambridge Analytica offices

British data watchdog probes firm over allegations of misusing Facebook data to target US voters.

See-To's case on Ijok land based on false assumption - MB's office

See-To's case on Ijok land based on false assumption - MB's office

Shao Loong responds to See-To who said no one ever accused S'gor gov't of selling the Ijok land.
 

Zahid: May 2 probably too late for GE14

Zahid: May 2 probably too late for GE14

GE14 | The DPM once again hints when the next general election is expected to be held.

GE14 will be unfair to opposition, just as before, says PAS Youth chief

GE14 will be unfair to opposition, just as before, says PAS Youth chief

The electoral system is still shackled by the ruling party, says Muhammad Khalil.

Subra: Uphill task for MIC to make a clean sweep of seats

Subra: Uphill task for MIC to make a clean sweep of seats

The MIC president says a good result was important to regain the party's golden era.

Cambridge Analytica and Facebook owe M'sians more than an apology

Cambridge Analytica and Facebook owe M'sians more than an apology

MP SPEAKS | M'sians have a right to know if their Facebook profiles have been used to influence their votes.  

See-To: No one said S'gor gov't sold land in Ijok, but why was it returned?

See-To: No one said S'gor gov't sold land in Ijok, but why was it returned?

State gov't trying to brush off issue by denying land sale, says BN strategic comms deputy director.

Give us KL land for RM64 psf, Penang deputy CM counters Wee

Give us KL land for RM64 psf, Penang deputy CM counters Wee

That was the price paid by 1MDB for the TRX land.

‘With EC proposal, BN can get two-thirds with just 40pct votes’

‘With EC proposal, BN can get two-thirds with just 40pct votes’

BN can only see defeat if there is an unprecedented high voter turnout, says analyst.

DAP's Yeo Bee Yin takes on Bakri, Teo Kok Seong moves to Bahau

DAP's Yeo Bee Yin takes on Bakri, Teo Kok Seong moves to Bahau

GE14 | UPDATED 6.12PM | The S’gor rep joins the Johor fight, while Teo helps in the NS offensive.

Bersih questions absence of Sabah redelineation report

Bersih questions absence of Sabah redelineation report

Mandeep asks the EC to explain why it has not been tabled along with the Peninsular report.

TTDI residents hold picnic to protest construction works at park

TTDI residents hold picnic to protest construction works at park

Locals ask why construction works at Taman Rimba Kiara have begun despite pending judicial review. 

Bersih to protest against redelineation report outside Parliament on Wed

Bersih to protest against redelineation report outside Parliament on Wed

Its members also intend to hand over a memorandum to Dewan Rakyat speaker on the issue. 

Having Bkt Aman in Lembah Pantai a ‘bitter pill’ for Nurul Izzah

Having Bkt Aman in Lembah Pantai a ‘bitter pill’ for Nurul Izzah

UPDATED 3.28PM | The MP laments the redelineation puts her face to face with where Anwar was beaten up.

Between Dr M's strongman tactics and Mukhriz's gentleman politics

Between Dr M's strongman tactics and Mukhriz's gentleman politics

INTERVIEW | But now, my father is doing things for the younger generation and is more understanding, adds Mukhriz.

‘High private-public sector investment ratio not worrying situation’

‘High private-public sector investment ratio not worrying situation’

Trade Minister Mustapa Mohamed instead claims it’s the ‘secret of our success’.

French cop fighting for his life after trading places with hostage

French cop fighting for his life after trading places with hostage

'He saved lives. He is fighting for his life,' says President Macron.

Zahid talks about three lions in Kota Belud

Zahid talks about three lions in Kota Belud

He hints at a change in BN rep for the Sabah seat.

Gerakan's Tan froths over Nga’s ‘popping champagne’ dig

Gerakan's Tan froths over Nga’s ‘popping champagne’ dig

UDPATED 12.04PM | The Gerakan Youth chief shows photo proof they aren’t cheering to be rid of the DAP leader this GE14.

Ex-Cambridge Analytica insider says firm worked for pro-Brexit group

Ex-Cambridge Analytica insider says firm worked for pro-Brexit group

She says the company misled the British public about work it did for a pro-Brexit group.

Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service

Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service

Some transgender individuals will be banned from serving in the military.

Teluk Intan people promised a ride on Equanimity if Harapan wins

Teluk Intan people promised a ride on Equanimity if Harapan wins

Potential Teluk Intan candidate Nga wants to take voters for a ride on the superyacht.

10 issues in Penang you need to know about ahead of GE14 – Part I

10 issues in Penang you need to know about ahead of GE14 – Part I

GE14 | Part one of this report covers BN's Penang strategy, Chinese dominance, and new parties.

Malaysia not Mahathir’s Rimau economy?

Malaysia not Mahathir’s Rimau economy?

COMMENT | Had it not been for Dr M's taxes, the economy would look decidedly more Third World.

Mahathir’s ungrateful children

Mahathir’s ungrateful children

COMMENT | They find it difficult to mount a successful attack against their maker.

PM's aide prospective candidate for S'gor MB post

PM's aide prospective candidate for S'gor MB post

He has a good education and a clean bill to be able to take on Azmin, say observers .

Yoursay: Again, Dr M shows he has balls to confront critics

Yoursay: Again, Dr M shows he has balls to confront critics

YOURSAY | There’s admiration for Mahathir's chutzpah in walking into the lion's den.

PM invokes PAC's 1MDB report; spotlight on anti-Dr M don

PM invokes PAC's 1MDB report; spotlight on anti-Dr M don

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

Yoursay: On violence, MB using age-old tactic - shoot first, apologise later

Yoursay: On violence, MB using age-old tactic - shoot first, apologise later

YOURSAY | ‘Will Mohamad Hasan be held responsible if his words bear fruit?’