Archive - 21 April 2018

Zahid: Expulsion of 16 Umno members in line with the law

Zahid: Expulsion of 16 Umno members in line with the law

GE14 | Umno constitution states that any member who seeks court action is automatically expelled, says caretaker DPM.

Shafie: Amanah, Bersatu can be senators, just don't contest in Sabah

Shafie: Amanah, Bersatu can be senators, just don't contest in Sabah

GE14 | Warisan chief says he has talked to Dr M and Mat Sabu about not fielding candidates in Sabah.

Umno files police reports over 'fake news' of empty hall at N9 MB event

Umno files police reports over 'fake news' of empty hall at N9 MB event

GE14 | Sendayan residents and Umno reps lodge report over claim that Mohamad Hasan's event was poorly attended. 

Hindraf 5's Manoharan hopes he doesn't end up in Zaid's shoes

Hindraf 5's Manoharan hopes he doesn't end up in Zaid's shoes

GE14 | The DAP member says party has yet to respond to his intention to contest in upcoming polls.

Apologise for misusing RTD outriders for MCA event, Liow told

Apologise for misusing RTD outriders for MCA event, Liow told

GE14 | Johor DAP chief Liew Chin Tong claims caretaker minister abused gov't assets to escort him to event.

Salleh: DAP downplaying its 'Chinese-ness' to win more Malay seats

Salleh: DAP downplaying its 'Chinese-ness' to win more Malay seats

GE14 | DAP trying to avoid putting off Malay voters by scrapping rocket logo, says caretaker minister.

Hamas confirms KL lecturer was member, family alleges Israeli involvement

Hamas confirms KL lecturer was member, family alleges Israeli involvement

UPDATED 11.43PM | Palestinian group condemns death of Fadi Al Batsh, with his family alleging he was killed by Mossad. 

PAS to take on three caretaker ministers in S'wak

PAS to take on three caretaker ministers in S'wak

GE14 | S'wak PAS says limited number of contenders fielded, partly due to number of Muslims in the state.

Bandar Tun Razak Umno unfazed by candidate's past ‘Najib resign’ remarks

Bandar Tun Razak Umno unfazed by candidate's past ‘Najib resign’ remarks

GE14 | Adnan Abu Seman called for the Umno president to step down on TV in 2016. 

Harapan: S’gor event above board despite ‘no public venue’ rule

Harapan: S’gor event above board despite ‘no public venue’ rule

GE14 | This after PAS questioned Harapan's use of public venue for political purposes.

Najib rejoices over one year high in Bursa inflows

Najib rejoices over one year high in Bursa inflows

Bank Negara's international reserves now amount to US$110 billion, he adds.

MIC's delusions of grandeur

MIC's delusions of grandeur

LETTER | Why has MIC surrendered seats with the highest numbers of Indian voters in the country?

Perak BN launches manifesto, outlines seven main thrusts

Perak BN launches manifesto, outlines seven main thrusts

They promise more homes, lower costs and even an elephant sanctuary.

Noh: ETC in every district in Selangor if BN rules

Noh: ETC in every district in Selangor if BN rules

GE14 | The Entrepreneur Transformation Centres will provide access to various gov't agencies.

'Justice delayed is justice denied', says Arul Kanda

'Justice delayed is justice denied', says Arul Kanda

He questions why there is still no trial two years after the DOJ filed suit against 1MDB.

Circus as simple MCA memorandum handover ends in chase

Circus as simple MCA memorandum handover ends in chase

GE14 | A Cheras MCA leader had to flee when DAP reciprocated with a "gift" of their own.

Citing Goebbels, Zahid warns of opposition 'fake news'

Citing Goebbels, Zahid warns of opposition 'fake news'

GE14 | He references Nazi politician when describing how opposition 'slander' works.

Rosmah talks about 'values', but what about Najib?

Rosmah talks about 'values', but what about Najib?

COMMENT | If caretaker PM embodied those values, M'sia wouldn't be in the mess it is in now.

Palestinian lecturer shot dead in Kuala Lumpur

Palestinian lecturer shot dead in Kuala Lumpur

UPDATED 3.40PM | Police say they are looking into possibility of IS involvement.

HSBC: ECRL may be delayed if opposition comes to power

HSBC: ECRL may be delayed if opposition comes to power

GE14 | It says the opposition's pledge to review mega projects could decelerate private investments.

DAP leaders say hybrid Harapan flags in KL put up by 'cowards'

DAP leaders say hybrid Harapan flags in KL put up by 'cowards'

GE14 | UPDATED 2.03PM | Flags will be cut in half and repurposed, says Lim Lip Eng.

Sacked Umno members to cite party for contempt, says lawyer

Sacked Umno members to cite party for contempt, says lawyer

Haniff Khatri Abdulla says the very constitution that was breached is being used to justify their sacking.

North Korea to stop nuclear tests, scrap test site

North Korea to stop nuclear tests, scrap test site

Rogue state says it has fulfilled its objectives, and that there is no need to conduct further tests.

Study: Rural Malays blame rising costs on 'Chinese businesses'

Study: Rural Malays blame rising costs on 'Chinese businesses'

GE14 | The view is not shared by all, however, with some saying the gov't takes more than it gives out.

Sacked! Umno members seeking to dissolve Umno

Sacked! Umno members seeking to dissolve Umno

UPDATED 12.58PM | Party sec-gen blames the opposition, says it's all a "game".

Ahead of GE14, ‘Russian’ bots flood Twitter with pro-BN messages

Ahead of GE14, ‘Russian’ bots flood Twitter with pro-BN messages

GE14 | Umno info chief Ahmad Maslan says he did not know who was behind the bot activity.

Kit Siang to Rosmah: Why didn't you talk about the necklace?

Kit Siang to Rosmah: Why didn't you talk about the necklace?

He ‘thanks’ Rosmah for reminding M’sians about the diamond ring, which they may have forgotten about.

In historic ruling, court says Italian state negotiated with mafia

In historic ruling, court says Italian state negotiated with mafia

Deadly attacks in 1990s prompted gov't officials to broker deal with Corleone-led Sicilian mafia.

Eight new faces, nine dropped in Penang DAP lineup for GE14

Eight new faces, nine dropped in Penang DAP lineup for GE14

UPDATED 1.39PM | GE14 | Two MPs, two excos and five other incumbents struck from candidate list.

Our donations clean unlike others' dedak, claims PAS leader

Our donations clean unlike others' dedak, claims PAS leader

GE14 | Zuhdi claims their political donations come without strings attached.

Yoursay: Up to voters whether MCA, Gerakan eliminated

Yoursay: Up to voters whether MCA, Gerakan eliminated

YOURSAY | ‘The parties have nothing to fear if they have the rakyat’s support.’

1MDB debt settlement plan on track, Arul Kanda tells CNBC

1MDB debt settlement plan on track, Arul Kanda tells CNBC

This is bad news for the opposition, he says, in their quest ‘to topple a democratically elected government.’

Study uncovers the Bajau Lauts’ secret to life beneath the waves

Study uncovers the Bajau Lauts’ secret to life beneath the waves

They are believed to have evolved genetic traits which enhance their diving prowess.

It’s not a crime to remove illegal flags

It’s not a crime to remove illegal flags

COMMENT | How can it be illegal for residents to remove trash in their neighbourhood?

Umno's Husni not nominated to seek sixth term

Umno's Husni not nominated to seek sixth term

GE14 | Now spurned by members of Tambun Umno, his future hangs in balance.

Mat Sabu hasn't quite put a foot down wrong

Mat Sabu hasn't quite put a foot down wrong

COMMENT | His edifying journey from second stringer to preeminent insider in Harapan ranks.

With ECRL deal, business goes both ways

With ECRL deal, business goes both ways

COMMENT | Why are some quarters set on destroying our trade relationship with the fastest-growing economy?

Bersatu bringing out the big guns for four Johor seats

Bersatu bringing out the big guns for four Johor seats

GE14 | The party is lining up its heavweights for Pagoh, Sri Gading, Muar and Simpang Renggam.

Do Malaysians want religious freedom in Malaysia?

Do Malaysians want religious freedom in Malaysia?

COMMENT | Our religions are defined by how much freedom the state grants us.

Opposing BN, Harapan strategies in face of transformed Johor

Opposing BN, Harapan strategies in face of transformed Johor

GE 14 | BN is counting on low turnout from M'sians in S'pore while Harapan is pinning its hopes on them.

In rural Johor, pro-Umno parents stem tide of young Malay tsunami

In rural Johor, pro-Umno parents stem tide of young Malay tsunami

GE14 | ‘There was strong family pressure to remain in support of the ruling party.’

Rosmah recalls 'diamond' trap; Umno's dissolution sought

Rosmah recalls 'diamond' trap; Umno's dissolution sought

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

Yoursay: One law for Umno, another for the rest?

Yoursay: One law for Umno, another for the rest?

YOURSAY | ‘Umno cannot be held to a more relaxed standard than the opposition.’

What Najib said about Umno polls postponement in 2015

What Najib said about Umno polls postponement in 2015

‘This postponement cannot exceed 18 months from the date the elections were supposed to be held.’

ROS must ask for clarification on Umno's constitution

ROS must ask for clarification on Umno's constitution

LETTER | It should not attempt to give its own interpretation of the society’s constitution.

Ex-EC boss to contest Kota Lama state seat for Bersatu

Ex-EC boss to contest Kota Lama state seat for Bersatu

He will stand for the Kelantan seat on a Bersatu ticket.