Archive - 12 April 2018

Najib takes a swipe at Guan Eng, raises bungalow and tunnel spectre

Najib takes a swipe at Guan Eng, raises bungalow and tunnel spectre

GE14 | I'm here to see the blue (BN) wave, not a bungalow or unfinished tunnel, caretaker PM trolls in a tweet after Penang visit.

'Saya Anak Mara' assembly to see massive gathering with Najib

'Saya Anak Mara' assembly to see massive gathering with Najib

To be held on Sunday, it is to allow former students to get close and personal with the caretaker PM.

Bersih challenges EC chair to debate his 'clean elections' claim

Bersih challenges EC chair to debate his 'clean elections' claim

UPDATED 10.50PM | GE14 | The debate must be broadcast live on mainstream media channels, Mohd Hashim is told. 

MCA No 2 decries ‘paparazzi hunting’ following photo insult

MCA No 2 decries ‘paparazzi hunting’ following photo insult

GE14 | Wee Ka Siong says netizen uploaded a photo of him at a kopitiam, along with derogatory statements.

Number of fake news in Ahmad Maslan's 992 WhatsApp groups dwindles

Number of fake news in Ahmad Maslan's 992 WhatsApp groups dwindles

He says the number reduced after the Anti-Fake News Bill was passed in Parliament.

Isa Samad among potential GE14 candidates - caretaker Negeri MB

Isa Samad among potential GE14 candidates - caretaker Negeri MB

GE14 | Mohamad Hasan, however, says he does not know where the incumbent Jempol MP would be fielded. 

Sg Siput Orang Asli dangle votes in exchange for end to deforestation

Sg Siput Orang Asli dangle votes in exchange for end to deforestation

GE14 | The Pos Piah Orang Asli have issued their own GE14 manifesto to protect their lands.

Aceh to halt public floggings

Aceh to halt public floggings

The province's governor says offenders are now being 'punished for life' by having their flogging videos played on the internet. 

Security threat alarm raised over Dr M's foreign media assistance

Security threat alarm raised over Dr M's foreign media assistance

Foreign intervention will lead to M'sians suffering regardless of political leaning, warns armed forces' veterans.

Bersih worries of low voter turnout despite public holiday

Bersih worries of low voter turnout despite public holiday

GE14 | The day off is still a challenge to Malaysians who have far to travel.

Najib: Selamba Dr Mahathir kata tak tangkap sesiapa

Najib: Selamba Dr Mahathir kata tak tangkap sesiapa

PRU14 l "(Dia) selamba kata saya tak tangkap sesiapa. Takkan sampai begitu, bertanggungjawablah... jangan tipu."

BN lacks substance in rebuttals over polling day and other matters

BN lacks substance in rebuttals over polling day and other matters

COMMENT | The last-minute decision to declare May 9 a public holiday is reactive and shows lack of foresight.

'Perlis Hope's Facebook posts Syiah influenced'

'Perlis Hope's Facebook posts Syiah influenced'

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Perlis Islamic affairs director says following this, a preventive action was taken.

3,500-man strength to power Putrajaya BN election machinery

3,500-man strength to power Putrajaya BN election machinery

GE14 | They must ensure all registered Putrajaya voters go to the polls.

Umno man in viral video claims to be victim of fake news

Umno man in viral video claims to be victim of fake news

GE14 | Abdul Mutalif denies he was paying foreign citizens to vote BN to change the Selangor government. 

Najib: Harapan calls BR1M 'dedak' but also has it in its manifesto

Najib: Harapan calls BR1M 'dedak' but also has it in its manifesto

UPDATED 7.48PM | GE14 | My administration dishes out the money 'to care for the people', he adds at a session in Penang.

Khalid Samad apologises to voters

Khalid Samad apologises to voters

GE14 | Incumbent Shah Alam MP says this is because he's unsure if he will get to defend the seat.

Chinese group crowdfunding buses for outstation youth voters

Chinese group crowdfunding buses for outstation youth voters

GE14 | KLSCAH hopes to charter more routes and even subsidise flight tickets.

Najib mocks Dr M's 'selamba' denial of jailing opposition, recalls black eye

Najib mocks Dr M's 'selamba' denial of jailing opposition, recalls black eye

GE14 | He recalls how Mohamad Sabu was jailed under ISA and Anwar was dealt a black eye when 'that person' was in power.

Najib promises bikers 'no bridge toll' as 'blue wave' hits Penang

Najib promises bikers 'no bridge toll' as 'blue wave' hits Penang

UPDATED 7.05PM | GE14 | It'll apply to the state's two sea bridges if BN recaptures Penang.

Tiada calon payung terjun di Johor - Md Jais

Tiada calon payung terjun di Johor - Md Jais

PRU14 l Johor akan tampilkan 30 peratus calon muka baru dan tidak akan menampilkan 'calon payung terjun'.

Two more S'pore firms to give M'sian staff time off to vote

Two more S'pore firms to give M'sian staff time off to vote

GE14 | Ikea and bus operator Go-Ahead have agreed to give their workers sufficient time to return to vote on May 9.

Najib: International businesses have great confidence in our economy

Najib: International businesses have great confidence in our economy

GE14 | He says a lot had been accomplished ever since the gov't he helmed initiated the NTP. 

Why does Umno fear my partnership with Dr M, asks 'confused' Anwar

Why does Umno fear my partnership with Dr M, asks 'confused' Anwar

He says their partnership is rooted in the desire to bring about change in Malaysia.

Stranded Syrian living in KLIA for past month

Stranded Syrian living in KLIA for past month

Denied entry into Malaysia and unwilling to go home, he lives on airplane food, and showers in the disabled toilet.

Kerana sepasang kasut, suri rumah rugi RM34,150

Kerana sepasang kasut, suri rumah rugi RM34,150

Melalui beberapa transaksi wang kononnya bayaran untuk dapatkan sepasang kasut kiriman kenalan media sosialnya.

Supermarkets swarmed amid rumour of another TMJ sponsorship

Supermarkets swarmed amid rumour of another TMJ sponsorship

UPDATED 5.25PM | People load trollies despite staff telling them the rumour is false.

Tensions rise as Siti Kasim faces off with Perlis mufti at Suhakam inquiry

Tensions rise as Siti Kasim faces off with Perlis mufti at Suhakam inquiry

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | The two cross swords on matters of religion.

Apex court postpones Raub gold mine's case, pending Mkini's appeal

Apex court postpones Raub gold mine's case, pending Mkini's appeal

RAGM's appeal is on its defamation suit, which was won by Bukit Koman villager Hue Shieh Lee.

Emulating their mentor, reformasi veterans pledge support for Dr M

Emulating their mentor, reformasi veterans pledge support for Dr M

GE14 | If our mentor can accept Mahathir, we can accept him as well, says Otai Reformis' new leader.

Najib: Prospering economy link to boosting people’s well-being

Najib: Prospering economy link to boosting people’s well-being

UPDATED 2.53PM | GE14 | He says Pakatan Harapan’s election manifesto was unrealistic and could jeapordise the economy.

New tech and old loyalties mash up a historic contest

New tech and old loyalties mash up a historic contest

COMMENT | A nonagenarian PM and smartphones are both critical factors in deciding who wins GE14.

Harapan S'gor negotiations bogged down by bum seats

Harapan S'gor negotiations bogged down by bum seats

UPDATED 5.42PM | GE14 | Khalid Samad laments everyone wants the 'sure win' seats, and shuns the difficult ones.

Examining the claim of Umno's royal birthplace

Examining the claim of Umno's royal birthplace

LETTER | It is important to examine this claim, as people may mistakenly believe that Umno Baru has the palace's support.

HSS integrated gets RM289.9m MRT 3 job

HSS integrated gets RM289.9m MRT 3 job

Thery are appointed independent consultant engineer for the Klang Valley MRT3 circle line.

Will crispy chicken rendang diplomacy ever apply to water?

Will crispy chicken rendang diplomacy ever apply to water?

LETTER | None of the Asean countries can stand alone in solving their water problems.

Aeon mall opens later than usual after 'royal' shopping spree

Aeon mall opens later than usual after 'royal' shopping spree

Report says photos of the aftermath have gone viral on social media.

Sister of ex-soldier who ran amok apologises to Johor royal family

Sister of ex-soldier who ran amok apologises to Johor royal family

UPDATED 1.42PM | Hawa Jafar regrets that the Johor royal family was implicated in the slander.

DAP veteran: Dr M won't change, puts others in his pocket

DAP veteran: Dr M won't change, puts others in his pocket

GE14 | Tan Seng Giaw is concerned about his party working with ex-PM to win Malay votes.

Court upholds no physical contact rule for Anwar during family prison visits

Court upholds no physical contact rule for Anwar during family prison visits

UPDATED 1.53PM | The Court of Appeal rules that the prohibition was not irrational or unreasonable.  

M’sia one of 11 countries to continuously enforce death penalty

M’sia one of 11 countries to continuously enforce death penalty

Exactly how many were killed in the country is not known, says Amnesty International.

Report: Midweek poll date will cost bosses RM600m in wages

Report: Midweek poll date will cost bosses RM600m in wages

GE14 | The Edge reports the Employers Federation chief estimating business losses could be even more.

GE14 - Guan Eng's special officer to contest Berapit seat

GE14 - Guan Eng's special officer to contest Berapit seat

GE14 | Steven Sim and Chong Eng will defend Bukit Mertajam and Padang Lalang respectively.

Perlis mufti: No warrant needed to 'visit' missing activist's house

Perlis mufti: No warrant needed to 'visit' missing activist's house

UPDATED 4.06PM | SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Asri says he only wanted to verify complaints about alleged Syiah activities.  

Zaid turns down Bersatu's offer to contest in 'glamorous rural seat'

Zaid turns down Bersatu's offer to contest in 'glamorous rural seat'

UPDATED 2.48PM | GE14 | Ex-minister says he rejected the offer because he is no superman to work on the Kelantan seat in such short notice.

Public holiday for Sarawak on polling day

Public holiday for Sarawak on polling day

GE14 | This is to enable the rakyat to exercise their democratic rights to vote, says CM's office.

LTAT denies Rafidah's claims over land privatisation projects

LTAT denies Rafidah's claims over land privatisation projects

Its chief executive Lodin Wok says the defence ministry always gave them priority to implement projects. 

PM’s appointment after GE14 - sorting facts from lies

PM’s appointment after GE14 - sorting facts from lies

COMMENT | The constitution provides clear answers on monarch’s role in appointing PM, among others.

Death toll from Indonesia tainted liquor rises to 82

Death toll from Indonesia tainted liquor rises to 82

The deaths occurred in the capital Jakarta and neighbouring province of West Java.

Respect the office or respect the individual?

Respect the office or respect the individual?

COMMENT | I am a Sarawakian and I only have a governor, not a sultan.

Seng Giaw fires DAP for dropping 'rocket' in favour of PKR common logo

Seng Giaw fires DAP for dropping 'rocket' in favour of PKR common logo

GE14 | Utusan reports the dropped Kepong incumbent claiming the move is unacceptable to supporters.

Come voting day, take care of one another

Come voting day, take care of one another

COMMENT | ‘Be kind to one another, and be Malaysians first, in this stressful period.’

The reluctant politicians who fight for a better M’sia

The reluctant politicians who fight for a better M’sia

GE14 | PSM has a unique problem - it has to force its members to contest in elections.

Aziz Bari downplays becoming DAP’s Perak MB with Harapan win

Aziz Bari downplays becoming DAP’s Perak MB with Harapan win

INTERVIEW | Speculation is rife that the academic will be fielded in the 'safe' seat of Tebing Tinggi.

Yoursay: Would you trust a criminal with a loaded gun?

Yoursay: Would you trust a criminal with a loaded gun?

YOURSAY | ‘If PPPA is already there to prevent fake news, why is there one more law?’

In Muar, Syed Saddiq breaks myth of 'immature' Gen Y

In Muar, Syed Saddiq breaks myth of 'immature' Gen Y

GE14 | The 26-year-old and his peers are out to show that they should be taken seriously.

10 reasons why I'll vote BN/Umno out

10 reasons why I'll vote BN/Umno out

QUESTION TIME | You should also take these into consideration before you mark your ballot paper.

Outside Dr M's base, BN thumbs nose with flurry of flags

Outside Dr M's base, BN thumbs nose with flurry of flags

GE14 | BN plants its flags along road leading to the Perdana Leadership Foundation.

Yoursay: Instead of public holiday, move polling day to weekend

Yoursay: Instead of public holiday, move polling day to weekend

YOURSAY | ‘This is a waste of time and money. Can we just have the polls on a Saturday?’

GE14 a holiday; TMJ sponsors groceries; Equanimity was in M'sian waters

GE14 a holiday; TMJ sponsors groceries; Equanimity was in M'sian waters

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.