Archive - 9 April 2018

Dr M announces Amanah's 12 candidates for Pahang state seats

Dr M announces Amanah's 12 candidates for Pahang state seats

GE14 | Meanwhile, sec-gen Anuar Tahir will be party's sole parliamentary candidate for the state.

3 bombs explode in south Thailand, 4 residents injured

3 bombs explode in south Thailand, 4 residents injured

The motive is believed to sabotage the Sungai Golok annual food festival, say police. 

BN sends GE14 candidate list for screening

BN sends GE14 candidate list for screening

GE14 | Tengku Adnan says it showed the party was transparent in serving the people and country.

Mahathir to contest in Langkawi

Mahathir to contest in Langkawi

UPDATED 10.50PM | The decision was made after a meeting last week, say Bersatu sources. 

DAP drops Seng Giaw after 36 years as Kepong MP

DAP drops Seng Giaw after 36 years as Kepong MP

The eight-term lawmaker is replaced by incumbent Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng.

BN Sarawak umum manifesto

BN Sarawak umum manifesto

PRU14 | Manifesto itu dilancarkan di ibu pejabat Parti Pesaka Bumpitera Bersatu (PBB) Sarawak di Kuching.

Azmin's Grab stunt a gimmick, says Umno man

Azmin's Grab stunt a gimmick, says Umno man

The caretaker MB has nothing else to do and just courting public attention, says Mat Nadzari.   

Shahrizat will let people 'judge' Rafidah's attitude

Shahrizat will let people 'judge' Rafidah's attitude

The Wanita Umno chief suggests her predecessor may be disappointed with not holding positions anymore.  

'Azmin tak ada benda elok hendak dibuat'

'Azmin tak ada benda elok hendak dibuat'

Umno Selangor anggap MB sementara sengaja buat gimik pulangkan kereta rasmi dan balik naik Grab.

Suhakam to probe 'UIA police roughed up student activist' claim

Suhakam to probe 'UIA police roughed up student activist' claim

This comes after Asheeq Ali complained about the treatment in a memo handed to the commission.

TMJ: Tanpa rasa hormat, kita bagaikan haiwan

TMJ: Tanpa rasa hormat, kita bagaikan haiwan

Di sebalik perbezaan, rasa hormat antara satu sama lain harus dikekalkan, titah
Tunku Ismail.

Malaysia's sick hospitals

Malaysia's sick hospitals

LETTER | Spoilt elevators have forced a husband to carry his pregnant wife up two flights of stairs.

Syria, Russia say Israeli jets carried out strike on air base

Syria, Russia say Israeli jets carried out strike on air base

Blame shifts to Israel for attack on T-4 airfield after US and France denials.

Crown prince: We're all different, but respect must remain

Crown prince: We're all different, but respect must remain

Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim also says politicians must understand that they need to serve the people.

‘Why can schools wave Umno flags, but not rent halls to DAP?’

‘Why can schools wave Umno flags, but not rent halls to DAP?’

'Double standards' in warning letter issued to Pei Chun High School, says Teo Nie Ching.

Friendship a backseat to country, Shafie tells Najib

Friendship a backseat to country, Shafie tells Najib

Ex-Umno VP demolishes Najib's claim that he had backstabbed him.

‘Kemenangan selesa BN pada PRU14 baik untuk perniagaan’

‘Kemenangan selesa BN pada PRU14 baik untuk perniagaan’

Walau bagaimanapun, CIMB Research berkata, manifesto BN juga akan menyaksikan kenaikan perbelanjaan kerajaan.

Guan Eng's aide jailed nine months for sedition

Guan Eng's aide jailed nine months for sedition

Wan Ji Wan Hussin is, however, free pending an appeal.

Analyst: BN's 'comfortable' win in GE14 will be good for business

Analyst: BN's 'comfortable' win in GE14 will be good for business

GE14 | But CIMB Research predicts that BN manifesto pledges will see rise in gov't expenditure and deficit.

I don't support BN, says Wardina Safiyyah

I don't support BN, says Wardina Safiyyah

GE14 | Former TV personality thinks a change of government would be 'splendid'.

Netizens question 'missing Twin Towers' from BN manifesto

Netizens question 'missing Twin Towers' from BN manifesto

The Twin Towers is missing from the picture, but its reflection can still be seen.

Rafidah wants cabinet paper released, cites news report to dispute Hisham

Rafidah wants cabinet paper released, cites news report to dispute Hisham

She says revealing the cabinet paper will clear the issue and establish the facts on the military land issue.

Accused tells court he saw Kevin Morais' car driven away after crash

Accused tells court he saw Kevin Morais' car driven away after crash

M Vishwanath testifies that the car was driven away by S Ravi Chandaran, who arrived at the scene later.

Shafie Apdal's rise due to Umno - Musa

Shafie Apdal's rise due to Umno - Musa

Caretaker Sabah CM says he, however, never appreciated nor thanked the Umno leadership. 

EC meeting tomorrow to decide on key dates for GE14

EC meeting tomorrow to decide on key dates for GE14

GE14 | It will discuss dates for issuing the writ, nomination day, early voting day and polling day.

Hurled with rotten eggs, Kedah BN files police report

Hurled with rotten eggs, Kedah BN files police report

The rotten eggs were thrown at the stage for a ceramah tonight titled 'Menolak Pakatan Hipokrasi'.

As Najib seeks reelection, Johor may no longer be jewel in the crown

As Najib seeks reelection, Johor may no longer be jewel in the crown

GE14 | Umno is feeling the heat of an offensive by the opposition in the party's heartland. 

13 records for Penang under Pakatan's 10-year rule: Guan Eng

13 records for Penang under Pakatan's 10-year rule: Guan Eng

Topmost, says the chief minister, is the building of a state which is 'clean and with integrity'.

Court throws out Ezam's US$3.66b suit against Najib over 1MDB

Court throws out Ezam's US$3.66b suit against Najib over 1MDB

UPDATED 6.55PM | Judge rules Ezam has no locus standi to initiate the suit on behalf of M'sian citizens.  

Hisham: Rafidah told three big lies on Mindef land

Hisham: Rafidah told three big lies on Mindef land

He dismisses claims of Defence Ministry land being in the hands of a three-person company.

No decision yet in Nurul Izzah’s suit over Sulu princess meet

No decision yet in Nurul Izzah’s suit over Sulu princess meet

KL High Court postpones decision pending additional submissions from both parties. 

Car prices up or down? Let's take a drive

Car prices up or down? Let's take a drive

COMMENT | Cars are reporting breaking sales records for the past few years, and are more affordable to more households.

S’wak DAP to fly 'rocket', PKR and Amanah to use 'eye'

S’wak DAP to fly 'rocket', PKR and Amanah to use 'eye'

The move is to maximise their respective chances of victory in the areas they would be contesting.

Khaled Nordin defends Johor crown prince

Khaled Nordin defends Johor crown prince

GE14 | 'It is the prince's right to express his views on matters affecting the people,' he adds.

Ex-KL CID chief sues Najib over questionable oath

Ex-KL CID chief sues Najib over questionable oath

Former top cop wants all of Najib's actions as PM after 2009 declared null and void. 

Dengue cases rise in PJ is fake news

Dengue cases rise in PJ is fake news

LETTER | Scaring the public with these kinds of lies is outrageous.

Painful when Shafie stabbed me in the back, says Najib

Painful when Shafie stabbed me in the back, says Najib

But BN chairperson remains confident that the coalition will retain Semporna parliamentary seat.

Rafidah's letter – Patriot poses 3 questions to Najib, demands swift response

Rafidah's letter – Patriot poses 3 questions to Najib, demands swift response

'It's safe to say the 300,000 veterans, currently serving military personnel and Malaysian public, in general, are shocked beyond words.'

Najib delivers good news to Semporna folk

Najib delivers good news to Semporna folk

18km road to be upgraded into highway and a bridge will be built linking the town with Bum-Bum Island.

Azmin to 'Grab' a ride home, after excos return official cars

Azmin to 'Grab' a ride home, after excos return official cars

The caretaker MB says this after the ceremony to dissolve the Selangor assembly today.

Zam: Mahathir is also of 'keling' descent

Zam: Mahathir is also of 'keling' descent

Former minister defends his ex-boss and points to the latter's Indian roots.

Harapan leaders still quiet on Dr M's use of ethnic slur

Harapan leaders still quiet on Dr M's use of ethnic slur

LETTER | Why are we bending the rules when it involves the opposition?

MACC, EC launch joint ops centre to field GE14 complaints

MACC, EC launch joint ops centre to field GE14 complaints

GE14 | The joint operations centre will handle information from the public on election violations.

Are BN's doubled BR1M handouts legal, asks Azmin

Are BN's doubled BR1M handouts legal, asks Azmin

Selangor MB reportedly points out that caretaker governments are limited to administrative duties.

Mampukah calon 'pisang goreng' PKR berdepan Nong Chik?

Mampukah calon 'pisang goreng' PKR berdepan Nong Chik?

​Dua pesaing utama bagi kerusi parlimen Lembah Pantai mempunyai banyak persamaan, tapi...

Manifestos are bright but will delivery be right?

Manifestos are bright but will delivery be right?

COMMENT | The two manifestos are not sufficient to meet the rakyat's legitimate expectations.

勿为政治目的典当公民投票权

勿为政治目的典当公民投票权

沙巴行动党秘书陈泓缣的“无国籍儿童授予公民权”论,与他一再强调的行动党也能还原沙巴自主权言论自相矛盾。

独中租礼堂给行动党竟接警告,刘镇东谴教育局

独中租礼堂给行动党竟接警告,刘镇东谴教育局

更新 刘镇东谴责,柔州教育局打压培群独中,且不公对待在野党。

Rahman's suit against Rafizi over expo fixed for May 17

Rahman's suit against Rafizi over expo fixed for May 17

PKR veep being sued after claiming nepotism in the awarding of exposition contract.

The prince and the forked tongue one

The prince and the forked tongue one

COMMENT | Dr M could have just said, ‘Let me use a Tamil word’…

 

Lembah Pantai: Will PKR's 'pisang goreng' man overcome Nong Chik's pomp?

Lembah Pantai: Will PKR's 'pisang goreng' man overcome Nong Chik's pomp?

GE14 | Raja Nong Chik is bringing in the big guns to Lembah Pantai, but PKR opponent is only armed with frugality and charm.

Bungalow-gate hits false start, as court calls for time out due to GE14

Bungalow-gate hits false start, as court calls for time out due to GE14

UPDATED 10.08AM | GE14 | As the flag goes up on the GE, court adjourns Guan Eng's hearing till May 21.

Ganjaran 20 sen bagi pembeli bawa beg sendiri

Ganjaran 20 sen bagi pembeli bawa beg sendiri

PRU14 | Tawaran itu sebahagian daripada aku janji BN Selangor jika dapat menawan kembali negeri itu.

DUN P Pinang dijangka bubar tengah hari ini

DUN P Pinang dijangka bubar tengah hari ini

PRU14 | Ketua menteri menemui Yang di-Pertua Negeri pagi ini sebelum mengumumkan pembubaran kemudiannya.

For Johoreans, rakyat's desires outweigh royal advice

For Johoreans, rakyat's desires outweigh royal advice

VOXPOP | Even though the people of the state have an intricate relationship with their royal family.

Yoursay: Liow, Chinese will be represented when Harapan in power

Yoursay: Liow, Chinese will be represented when Harapan in power

YOURSAY | ‘The Chinese gain nothing by being in BN gov’t, they cannot lose more by being outside.’

Rafidah cranks up heat on Najib; TMJ stirs raging debate; PAS rep defects

Rafidah cranks up heat on Najib; TMJ stirs raging debate; PAS rep defects

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

Yoursay: Thanks to ROS and EC, Harapan is now one

Yoursay: Thanks to ROS and EC, Harapan is now one

YOURSAY | ‘This new path will not be without pitfalls, but challenges must be faced.’

雪伊党州议员跳槽至公正党

雪伊党州议员跳槽至公正党

凯鲁丁证实已退出伊党,并加入公正党。预料他将代表公正党,在原区守土。

Sah! ADUN PAS Paya Jaras masuk PKR

Sah! ADUN PAS Paya Jaras masuk PKR

ADUN PAS, Mohd Khairuddin Othman dijangka pertahankan kerusi beliau untuk parti barunya.

'Tiada masalah tak jadi MB lagi, ambillah Jamal'

'Tiada masalah tak jadi MB lagi, ambillah Jamal'

Azmin Ali turut berjenaka mengutuk Jamal dalam ceramah HARAPAN di Paya Jaras malam tadi.