Archive - 3 April 2018

Wan Saiful: Diabetes patients at risk after Putrajaya budget cuts

Wan Saiful: Diabetes patients at risk after Putrajaya budget cuts

Bersatu man cites letter from the FT Health Dept ordering that HbA1c test reduced to once a year.

S’pore PM's siblings attack panel's findings over home at centre of feud

S’pore PM's siblings attack panel's findings over home at centre of feud

They claim ministerial panel’s declarations on the home of late Kuan Yew are inaccurate.

Shahrizat: PM left it to me to decide whether to contest, and where

Shahrizat: PM left it to me to decide whether to contest, and where

GE14 | She also says she believes BN will field more women candidates for the coming polls. 

Sepupu Nik Abduh lapor polis, bersih nama Almarhum Tok Guru

Sepupu Nik Abduh lapor polis, bersih nama Almarhum Tok Guru

Ia berhubung sebaran rakaman audio yang didakwa mirip suara MP Pasir Mas, Nik Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz.

'Fearful' Dr M wonders if Bugis warrior would debate him

'Fearful' Dr M wonders if Bugis warrior would debate him

‘He dares to fight anyone, that is why I am shaken and feel very afraid,’ ex-PM says, sarcastically.

Dr M 'amat takut' pendekar Bugis

Dr M 'amat takut' pendekar Bugis

Saya tak berani jumpa orang ini, kecuali dia sudi berbahas di acara Nothing To Hide, kata Pengerusi HARAPAN.

What is Arul Kanda getting in return for spreading 1MDB ‘fake news’?

What is Arul Kanda getting in return for spreading 1MDB ‘fake news’?

MP SPEAKS | He now claims Jho Low has nothing to do with Najib and Riza Aziz.

'Jika tawan Kelantan BN tetap haramkan judi, hapus pil kuda'

'Jika tawan Kelantan BN tetap haramkan judi, hapus pil kuda'

Naib Presiden Umno Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi sebagai Menteri Dalam Negeri arah polis banteras judi, pil kuda.

Report: MCA sees ray of hope after Umno man nabbed for drugs

Report: MCA sees ray of hope after Umno man nabbed for drugs

GE14 | MCA source believes the party's chances of contesting Bandar Tun Razak now look brighter. 

BN will rid Kelantan of gambling and meth, says DPM

BN will rid Kelantan of gambling and meth, says DPM

GE14 | He claims BN will eliminate gambling by '100pct' if it wins the state in the coming polls.

Police: Smashed windows of Amri’s car proof of ‘malicious action’

Police: Smashed windows of Amri’s car proof of ‘malicious action’

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | However, cops still probing activist’s disappearance as a missing persons case.

US court rejects bid by owner to keep Equanimity in Indonesia

US court rejects bid by owner to keep Equanimity in Indonesia

However, judge says that concerns the vessel might be understaffed are valid.

Dewan Negara lulus RUU Antiberita Tidak Benar

Dewan Negara lulus RUU Antiberita Tidak Benar

Rang undang-undang itu diluluskan dengan suara majoriti setelah dibahaskan oleh 17 senator.

Dewan Negara passes Anti-Fake News Bill

Dewan Negara passes Anti-Fake News Bill

The bill will in no way restrict freedom of speech, says minister Azalina Othman Said. 

‘Passing of Anti-Fake News Bill a dark spot in nation’s history’

‘Passing of Anti-Fake News Bill a dark spot in nation’s history’

DAP's Kelvin Yii points out that BN ministers and MPs from S'wak voted in favour of the bill.

“华人还要什么”5年后,莫哈末阿里败部复活?

“华人还要什么”5年后,莫哈末阿里败部复活?

大选前哨 随着边界重划,莫哈末阿里显然已无需担心华裔反风。

Zahid: Time for BN to redeem pride in Kelantan

Zahid: Time for BN to redeem pride in Kelantan

GE14 | The DPM says the polls will be the arena for BN to get back to its former glory.  

TPM: Inilah masa BN tebus maruah di Kelantan

TPM: Inilah masa BN tebus maruah di Kelantan

Inilah ketikanya BN membasuh arang di muka selama 27 tahun di negeri itu, kata Zahid Hamidi.

BN must go ‘all out’ to expose opposition’s ‘lies’, says Najib

BN must go ‘all out’ to expose opposition’s ‘lies’, says Najib

GE14 | PM claims opposition fear Anti-Fake News Bill because they are the creators of ‘fake news.’

Rushed anti-fake news bill an act of cowardice

Rushed anti-fake news bill an act of cowardice

LETTER | Malaysia runs the risk of turning into a sham democracy.

Redelineation is flawed, unfair, and unconstitutional

Redelineation is flawed, unfair, and unconstitutional

COMMENT | Inherent unfairness may cast long shadow over the legitimacy of GE14 outcome, and of future polls. 

Pink diamond suit: Court grants Khairuddin extension of time

Pink diamond suit: Court grants Khairuddin extension of time

This is for Khairuddin to reply the striking-out application by Rosmah, Jho Low and 1MDB. 

Dr M: Where I am contesting a national secret!

Dr M: Where I am contesting a national secret!

UPDATED 7.29PM | GE14 | The Harapan chair declines to divulge which seat he plans to contest in GE14. 

'Crispy' chicken rendang unites Dr M, Najib against critics

'Crispy' chicken rendang unites Dr M, Najib against critics

UPDATED 6.32PM | They are joined by fellow Malaysians in taking MasterChef judges to task.

Zunar: Cops have two weeks to return my art, or face legal action

Zunar: Cops have two weeks to return my art, or face legal action

UPDATED 5.55PM | Penang police had seized the cartoonist's artworks in 2016 for allegedly insulting PM.

Fadzil Noor's son on five ways the PAS of today has gone astray

Fadzil Noor's son on five ways the PAS of today has gone astray

PAS' attitude now seems as if it is no longer a party which fights for Islam, he says.

Najib now has his own army, chides Dr M

Najib now has his own army, chides Dr M

UPDATED 7PM | Harapan chief says the armed forces and police are supposed to be loyal to king and country. 

Hadi: We backed Anti-Fake News Bill, just as we backed ISA

Hadi: We backed Anti-Fake News Bill, just as we backed ISA

Party has obligation to support fake news law, says PAS president. 

Shahidan keeps options open amid grassroots supporting him for Perlis MB

Shahidan keeps options open amid grassroots supporting him for Perlis MB

GE14 | He will abide by the leadership's command, and all he wants to do meanwhile is do good deeds for the afterlife, says minister.

Dr M: Harapan will abolish fake news law once it comes into power

Dr M: Harapan will abolish fake news law once it comes into power

UPDATED 6.10PM | He says the bill and EC's redelineation report should have been debated seriously in Parliament.

As Dr M leads Harapan charge, Anwar thanks him for sacrifices

As Dr M leads Harapan charge, Anwar thanks him for sacrifices

GE14 | Ex-PM's current role based on experience and commitment to embrace change, says jailed PKR leader. 

Zahid 'thanks' Dr M for proposal to cancel ECRL

Zahid 'thanks' Dr M for proposal to cancel ECRL

GE14 | DPM quips that Harapan leader has made the 'right decision' to reject the support of east coast voters.

India withdraws move to crack down on journos over fake news

India withdraws move to crack down on journos over fake news

PM Narendra Modi wants the matter to be addressed in the Press Council of India.

EC banned Mahathir from election posters, claims Harapan

EC banned Mahathir from election posters, claims Harapan

UPDATED 6.51PM | GE14 | This is because Harapan yet to be registered with ROS as a formal coalition.

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Drug arrest: Umno shaken, grassroots call for leader's sacking

Drug arrest: Umno shaken, grassroots call for leader's sacking

Zahid admits that division leader's drug arrest will impact Umno's GE14 preparations.

ECRL to use China workers due to language, says gov't

ECRL to use China workers due to language, says gov't

This is because the operating systems and manuals are all in Mandarin.

Shahidan thanks PAS for backing Anti-Fake News Bill

Shahidan thanks PAS for backing Anti-Fake News Bill

The law will be in line with Islamic teachings, says minister.
 

Anwar seeks RM2m from TV3 over Lahad Datu ‘fake news’

Anwar seeks RM2m from TV3 over Lahad Datu ‘fake news’

UPDATED 7.22PM | His lawyer calls the TV station a 'serial offender' when it comes to defamation. 

PM: Gemas-JB rail project to be growth catalyst for Johor

PM: Gemas-JB rail project to be growth catalyst for Johor

The electric double-tracking railway project will cover 197km and pass through 11 stations.

Nazri swivels flame-thrower, burns Rafidah as 'shortsighted, racist'

Nazri swivels flame-thrower, burns Rafidah as 'shortsighted, racist'

UPDATED 3.55PM | He blames her for starting the hate Chinese feel for BN.

Parliament to be dissolved Friday, ministers believe

Parliament to be dissolved Friday, ministers believe

GE14 | 'Window for guessing has become smaller... even school children can figure this out,' says Nazri Abdul Aziz.

UK envoy, too, corrects 'confused' MasterChef UK judges

UK envoy, too, corrects 'confused' MasterChef UK judges

UK High Commissioner to M'sia, Vicki Treadell, defends rendang served by Kuantan-born contestant. 

Examining Wee Ka Siong’s tunnel figures

Examining Wee Ka Siong’s tunnel figures

LETTER | As a civil engineer, Wee should know the cost better than others.

MACC found no corruption in Felda's land deal - deputy minister

MACC found no corruption in Felda's land deal - deputy minister

Razali Ibrahim says the matter had more to do with weakness in management, which falls under the police. 

Najib is twisting Pakatan Harapan’s intentions

Najib is twisting Pakatan Harapan’s intentions

COMMENT | The prime minister is using Chinese investment issue to cover up his own political interests.

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

Refugees to be allowed in on humanitarian grounds and handed over to Immigration Dep't. 

Najib: Opposition calling off Chinese cooperation is 'crazy, insane'

Najib: Opposition calling off Chinese cooperation is 'crazy, insane'

GE14 | The PM says the people will stand to lose if Malaysia jeopardises its relations with China. 

Gov't: No plans to restore royal assent requirement

Gov't: No plans to restore royal assent requirement

Minister Azalina says before any such move is made, in-depth research would have to be done.

Guan Eng defies Wee: I'll debate you, if...

Guan Eng defies Wee: I'll debate you, if...

He dares the MCA No 2 to name the state gov't leader accused of receiving millions of ringgit in the tunnel project.

Four detained in Aceh for alleged gay sex, face 100 lashes

Four detained in Aceh for alleged gay sex, face 100 lashes

The four suspects were rounded up by vigilantes.

Making bedtime safe for our children

Making bedtime safe for our children

LETTER | Young children shouldn't sleep in the same bed as their parents to avoid suffocation.

Gabungan Sabah seeks to compel PM to table redelineation report

Gabungan Sabah seeks to compel PM to table redelineation report

A summons is filed at the High Court in Kota Kinabalu, naming Najib and EC as defendants.
 

Gender Equality Act still on the cards, minister says

Gender Equality Act still on the cards, minister says

PARLIAMENT | Gov't still consulting stakeholders for new law, says Rohani Abdul Karim. 

Malay DAP leader downplays Johor MB candidate claim

Malay DAP leader downplays Johor MB candidate claim

Sheikh Omar Ali says there are others more eligible and senior than him for the post.

Amanah leaders slam PAS' support for anti-fake news law

Amanah leaders slam PAS' support for anti-fake news law

It shows PAS is colluding with Umno to cover up failings, says its Youth leader Faiz Fadzil.

Winnie Mandela, tainted anti-apartheid figurehead, dies at 81

Winnie Mandela, tainted anti-apartheid figurehead, dies at 81

'A gigantic tree has fallen,” said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

AFN Bill: An open letter to Azalina Othman Said

AFN Bill: An open letter to Azalina Othman Said

COMMENT | Why not table amendments to existing laws instead of introducing a new one with vague definitions?

Migrant caravan heading to US border puts Mexico in tough spot with Trump

Migrant caravan heading to US border puts Mexico in tough spot with Trump

Welcome mat has been rolled out despite Trump’s call for Mexican authorities to stop them.

S'wak DAP urges EC to urgently update electoral list

S'wak DAP urges EC to urgently update electoral list

Two women 'voters' - a Chinese and a Malay - share identical IC numbers and 'live' in the same location.

Yoursay: Nazri, Annuar have grossly underestimated the Iron Lady

Yoursay: Nazri, Annuar have grossly underestimated the Iron Lady

YOURSAY | ‘My respect meter for Rafidah just shot through the roof.’

Ali Rustam, Bukit Katil and the 'ungrateful' voters

Ali Rustam, Bukit Katil and the 'ungrateful' voters

GE14 | Voters generally feel: Not Mohd Ali's fault but a problem of the nation - the leadership is not good.

Ties with China: Fake news and fearmongering

Ties with China: Fake news and fearmongering

COMMENT | PRC companies stand to gain far more from ECRL than M’sian companies.

Report: Second challenge filed to stop Equanimity's seizure

Report: Second challenge filed to stop Equanimity's seizure

April 9 hearing date set after the first legal challenge was withdrawn for lawyers to add more documents.

Our curse of corruption

Our curse of corruption

QUESTION TIME | No mistake about it, the curse of corruption is well and truly upon us.

Najib celebrates nine, will there be a tenth?

Najib celebrates nine, will there be a tenth?

Today - April 3 - marks Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's ninth year in office.

'Jho Low tiada kaitan tapi dekat dengan 1MDB'

'Jho Low tiada kaitan tapi dekat dengan 1MDB'

CEO 1MDB jelaskan hubungan Jho Low dan 1MDB dalam wawancara Majalah Tempo, Indonesia.

Yoursay: Overseas M’sians, make Nur Jazlan eat his words

Yoursay: Overseas M’sians, make Nur Jazlan eat his words

YOURSAY | ‘It exposes the deep insecurity of his party that overseas voters will vote against BN.’

Arul Kanda explains 1MDB-Jho Low ties in Tempo interview

Arul Kanda explains 1MDB-Jho Low ties in Tempo interview

'Jho Low is close to businesses in Arab Saudi, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai... he acted on their behalf and not us.'

Anti-fake news law - Najib’s shock and awe

Anti-fake news law - Najib’s shock and awe

COMMENT | The moment we censor ourselves for fear of the law, the authorities have won.

Anti-Fake News Bill passed; Dr M seeks Malay tsunami

Anti-Fake News Bill passed; Dr M seeks Malay tsunami

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

'Umno, BN politics differ from opposition politics of slander'

'Umno, BN politics differ from opposition politics of slander'

Annuar Musa says the opposition cast their baits by touching on sensitive matters.  

Country will go bankrupt if Harapan manifesto implemented - Negri MB

Country will go bankrupt if Harapan manifesto implemented - Negri MB

Mohamad Hasan says the country would have to borrow RM400b if opposition were to fulfill their pledges.