Archive - 2 April 2018

Bersatu president says this after the PM warned opponents not to court the wrath of a Bugis warrior.  

GE14 | The BN manifesto for the polls will be unveiled this Saturday at Bukit Jalil Stadium.

GE14 | He says previous BN leaders planted the paddy seeds but the crop is now harvested by others.

But the idea was objected to by then Felda chairperson Raja Muhammad, the minister adds.  

Menteri Komunikasi dan Multimedia petik laporan SCMP bertarikh 30 Mac sebagai contoh berita tak benar.

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | There was 'no direct evidence' linking the man, investigating officer tells panel.

David Kaye says law leaves gov't officials 'excessive discretion' to define what is and is not 'fake news.'

Minister takes apart South China Morning Post's article on the prime minister.

Pemimpin bahagian Umno di Kuala Lumpur itu didapati positif amphetamine dan methamphetamine.

PARLIAMENT | With that, the bill is now awaiting gazettement before becoming law.

All 11 PAS reps present during second reading of the bill voted in favour of the legislation.

GE14 | No details on seat allocations yet, but main opposition bloc is taking shape.

ADUN SPEAKS | The S’gor of 2018 is definitely a better, fairer and more dynamic place than 10 years ago.

Original settlers alleged misappropriation by individuals who signed agreement to solve land dispute.

GE14 | 'We will not bow down to all this intimidation,’ says Mandeep Singh, one of those questioned.

柔佛苏丹依布拉欣建议，在新山设立中国总领事馆，以巩固柔佛与中国的双边关系。

Langkawi ada kira-kira 99 pulau dan tiada satu pun yang dijual kepada China, kata Ahmad Bashah.

MCA number two says 'lame excuses' continue after DAP pair's absence from the tunnel forum.

Umno leader and Jasa chief is puzzled how Kit Siang and Wan Azizah gave the nod.

The handover of the treatment plant can only be done after the S'gor gov't has finalised the water supply restructuring scheme, says KeTHHA. 

LETTER | What are these critical principles the opposition should uphold?
Here they are.

LETTER | It is our elected state representatives who give powers to religious authorities to do as they see fit in moral policing. 

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Police also considered activist's NGO and forex trading background in their investigations.

LETTER | Tourism Malaysia has consistently fallen short of visitor arrival targets since 2013.

An anti-fake news Telekom Malaysia advertisement, reading “Sharing a lie makes you a liar,” is seen at an MRT station in Kuala Lumpur.

This paves the way for the sitting to come to an end on April 5.

The Court of Appeal, however, orders the minister to amend his statement of claim. 

The additional red tape will apply despite the gov't's efforts to obtain US visa waivers.

GE14 | The PM likens the countdown to the election to getting oil lamps ready to light for 'Raya'. 

They tried to achieve what BN has done since Felda was set up in 1956, but are unable to, Najib adds.

GE14 | 'A Malay tsunami is what is needed. It can happen.'

In the wake of Pakatan Harapan's anti-GST campaign, BN addresses misconceptions about the tax.

LETTER | Foreign workers and tourists that have enjoyed free bus services are not translated into votes.

The accused, Mohamad Rohaizat Kasman, allegedly solicited RM17k to approve a tender bid.

She says her late husband was of Bugis descent as well, but the difference is like between 'sky and earth’.

LETTER | Our job as parents is to give our children the best future possible.

LETTER | The change in parameters will cause a massive shift in rural support during GE14.

MP SPEAKS | It began with suspensions, saw protests, and ended with a 'ghost' haunting the House. 

The Bersatu deputy says GE14 will hopefully see their youth base at the forefront.

When the Bugis pride is hurt, there will be retribution, PM tells a mammoth gathering of silat masters.

LETTER | We propose the setting up of an RCI to find out ways to reform the electoral system.

LIVE | PARLIAMENT | 'Maliciously' replaces 'knowingly' to define offence in Section 4 of the bill.

COMMENT | If you want the nation to move forward, the solution is simple: First, change individual attitudes.

Kim claps along to some of the songs and poses for photos with the performers.

The Tiangong-1 space station re-enters atmosphere this morning.

CALONKINI | Seeing her friends leave the country made Michelle Ng realise something was amiss.

GE14 | They speak about their thoughts on what happened five years ago and their expectations.

COMMENT | ‘What I despise more is when the military top brass canoodle up to politicians.’

The former premier's 'paradoxical' attitude stems from his superiority complex, alleges minister. 

GE14 | Sungai Abong assemblyperson believes Johor PAS will not fare well without non-Malay support

YOURSAY | ‘His allegation Malay Regiment would be dismantled is not only false but a blatant lie.’

In last-ditch effort to get the bill dropped, two petitions with over 11,000 signatures are handed over.

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

YOURSAY | ‘It is to shield them from the shame that accompanies revelations of official misconduct.’