Archive - 25 March 2018

Police investigate detainee's death in lock-up

Police investigate detainee's death in lock-up

Selama police chief says the incident was believed to have occurred due to negligence.

Cops' probe into Guan Eng's anti-GST song almost done

Cops' probe into Guan Eng's anti-GST song almost done

The chief minister may be called in next week, says Penang deputy CPO.

MACC to call in original Ijok land settlers

MACC to call in original Ijok land settlers

This as part of its probe on the sale of 880 hectares of land valued at RM1.18 billion in the area.

Zahid makes feuding MP and Umno chief shake hands in public

Zahid makes feuding MP and Umno chief shake hands in public

The deputy prime minister said there was talk that the duo was not on good terms.

Uber to sell Southeast Asia operations to Grab

Uber to sell Southeast Asia operations to Grab

It will get a stake of as much as 30 percent in the combined business

Hadi: PAS staying neutral on 1MDB doesn't mean it's defending evil

Hadi: PAS staying neutral on 1MDB doesn't mean it's defending evil

UPDATED | They want the accusations to be handled in a fair manner, says the PAS president.

China air force drills again in South China Sea

China air force drills again in South China Sea

'Air force exercises are rehearsals for future wars and are the most direct preparation for combat,' it said.

Police, politicians accused of joining Sri Lanka's anti-Muslim riots

Police, politicians accused of joining Sri Lanka's anti-Muslim riots

Evidence suggests the Sri Lankan government lost control of elements of its security forces.

On graft trial eve, Guan Eng worries about family's suffering

On graft trial eve, Guan Eng worries about family's suffering

'They are not just collateral damage, they are primary damage,' he says.

'You've tried Najib and Dr M, so why not a PM from PAS?'

'You've tried Najib and Dr M, so why not a PM from PAS?'

PAS man wants voters to allow PAS to put a prime minister in Putrajaya.

Liow: DAP arrogant in wanting to eliminate MCA from M'sian politics

Liow: DAP arrogant in wanting to eliminate MCA from M'sian politics

It is the rakyat and DAP which will determine who is politically eliminated, he says.

Malaysian legislators and neo-liberal economics

Malaysian legislators and neo-liberal economics

LETTER | What exactly is their stand on this matter?

Council slaps Penang BN with RM13k fine for anti-Guan Eng posters

Council slaps Penang BN with RM13k fine for anti-Guan Eng posters

This includes the price of cleaning work and logistics as well.

Facebook's Zuckerberg says sorry to Britons with newspaper apology ads

Facebook's Zuckerberg says sorry to Britons with newspaper apology ads

The firm has lost more than $50 billion in market value since the date breach allegations.

'BN turning Selangor's success into scandal with false questions'

'BN turning Selangor's success into scandal with false questions'

The land that was sold for RM1.18 billion was not Selangor government land but was private land, say Harapan reps.

Fighting terror

Fighting terror

The police hold a display as part of the 211th Police Day celebrations at the Police Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Zaid: 50 years on and still negotiating MA63?

Zaid: 50 years on and still negotiating MA63?

They have been ruling Sarawak for the last 50 years, so what have they done, he asks.

'Tigers can't work for sheep' - crown prince resigns as FAM president

'Tigers can't work for sheep' - crown prince resigns as FAM president

'I am only humble to those who deserve my humility. But to those who are like monkeys, I will be arrogant, that is how it is'.

Kit Siang emails Najib, seeks appointment on 'PAC report cleared me' remark

Kit Siang emails Najib, seeks appointment on 'PAC report cleared me' remark

He wants the PM to show Tony Pua and him which part of the report on 1MDB absolved him of any wrongdoing in 1MDB.

'Chong Eu too old at 71' - Tsu Koon reminds Kit Siang of yesteryear remark

'Chong Eu too old at 71' - Tsu Koon reminds Kit Siang of yesteryear remark

He recalls Kit Siang once saying 'good guy' Koh has become part of 'dictator Dr M's corrupted political camp'.

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

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

GE14 | The coming polls are increasingly seen as a "most tangled" affair in Penang.

Can Wee get us TRX land 4,200pct below market price, like 1MDB?

Can Wee get us TRX land 4,200pct below market price, like 1MDB?

MP SPEAKS | If he can, we will donate not just half, but all of it to education.

Langkawi police warns of swift action to curb GE14 chaos

Langkawi police warns of swift action to curb GE14 chaos

Warning comes amid speculation that Dr Mahathir Mohamad will contest for the parliamentary seat.

Guan Eng's bungalow-gate trial kicks off tomorrow

Guan Eng's bungalow-gate trial kicks off tomorrow

The 23-day trial will last till end May, at a time when the country is gearing up for the GE.

'Appreciative' PM unveils goodies for cops, claims opposition would sack top civil servants

'Appreciative' PM unveils goodies for cops, claims opposition would sack top civil servants

UPDATED 4.4OPM | Najib showers allocations of RM15m for Pulapol repairs, and RM1.5b for a police investment scheme.

Kit Siang throws three 1MDB shurikens at 'Ninja assassin' Wee

Kit Siang throws three 1MDB shurikens at 'Ninja assassin' Wee

DAP veteran poses three questions to MCA number two on the 1MDB issue.

Anti-fake news bill to be tabled tomorrow

Anti-fake news bill to be tabled tomorrow

According to the order paper, it's first on the list for its first reading.

MCA: Liow a refined leader with no corruption charge unlike Guan Eng

MCA: Liow a refined leader with no corruption charge unlike Guan Eng

Ti Lian Ker claims Guan Eng lacks the moral standing to challenge the MCA boss to a debate.

Will Penang see a GE14 vote for change?

Will Penang see a GE14 vote for change?

Sentiments expressed by the people of Penang were unlike those heard in the last general election, says Teng Chang Yeow.

See-To: 'Caught lying', Penang gov't diverting attention to 1MDB

See-To: 'Caught lying', Penang gov't diverting attention to 1MDB

BN strategist outlines 'striking differences' between Gurney Drive and TRX land.

Police are not gov't's lackey, says PM

Police are not gov't's lackey, says PM

UPDATED 3.49PM | Najib dismisses such allegations as 'absolutely unfounded'.

PM: Felda settlers will have a tough time if opposition wins

PM: Felda settlers will have a tough time if opposition wins

Felda settlers will face difficulties marketing their oil palm harvests, says Najib.

Should you have tweeted?

Should you have tweeted?

COMMENT | Consider these FACTS if you plan to send out a message – before you start regretting!

Foreign media reports on Malaysia ‘one-sided’, says minister

Foreign media reports on Malaysia ‘one-sided’, says minister

Salleh Said Keruak claims current media attention on M'sia's scandals 'recycled' from the past.

Would EC get more credible foreign observers, if nothing to hide?

Would EC get more credible foreign observers, if nothing to hide?

ADUN SPEAKS | Getting from flawed and authoritarian regimes like Myanmar as in GE13, doesn’t inspire confidence.

'I wanted to sell cars, but Reformasi came along'

'I wanted to sell cars, but Reformasi came along'

CALONKINI | It was a life-changing moment for Naim Jusri, who joined PKR in 2008.

For Bersatu in Kedah, Umno strongholds more vulnerable than PAS

For Bersatu in Kedah, Umno strongholds more vulnerable than PAS

INTERVIEW | Bersatu's strength is the ability to draw Umno's traditional votes away from them, says Mukhriz.

Yoursay: Our founding fathers left us in a bind on secular law

Yoursay: Our founding fathers left us in a bind on secular law

YOURSAY | ‘Politics and religion are supposed to be like oil and water.’

Yoursay: If M’sia tops in kleptocracy, we can be first to abolish GST too

Yoursay: If M’sia tops in kleptocracy, we can be first to abolish GST too

YOURSAY | 'We're already world's first to have a PM with RM2.6b put in his bank account.'

Bersih gears for protest at Parliament; PAC report thrown back at Najib

Bersih gears for protest at Parliament; PAC report thrown back at Najib

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