Archive - 23 June 2018

Ku Li camp suffers first blow, Shahril beats Bastien for Youth vice-chief

Ku Li camp suffers first blow, Shahril beats Bastien for Youth vice-chief

Shahril Hamdan secures the votes of 106 Umno divisions compared to Bastien Onn's 19. 

Former Bank Negara assistant governor dies

Former Bank Negara assistant governor dies

Latifah Merican Cheong was one of the original members of G25.

Anwar hospitalised after suffering back, shoulder pains

Anwar hospitalised after suffering back, shoulder pains

UPDATED 10.20PM | PKR says Anwar rushed to hospital in an ambulance, but is in stable condition now.

Lukaku, Hazard score two each as Belgium rout Tunisia

Lukaku, Hazard score two each as Belgium rout Tunisia

Manchester United striker notches his second brace in as many games to give Belgians 5-2 win.

Puteri Umno polls take ugly turn as delegate spat on

Puteri Umno polls take ugly turn as delegate spat on

UPDATED 9.45PM | Commotion occurred during the counting of votes for the Bukit Bintang Puteri wing.

Pemilihan Puteri Umno Bukit Bintang kecoh, perwakilan diludah

Pemilihan Puteri Umno Bukit Bintang kecoh, perwakilan diludah

Kekecohan berlaku ketika proses pengiraan undi sedang berjalan.

S’wak set to regulate own oil and gas from July 1

S’wak set to regulate own oil and gas from July 1

Abang Johari says this after apex court dismissed Petronas suit yesterday. 

In Trump's America, evangelicals back self-styled top pimp

In Trump's America, evangelicals back self-styled top pimp

Dennis Hof, the 'Trump of Pahrump', has the backing of Republican Christian voters for his seat on Nevada assembly.

Ku Li wants ‘disgusting’ money politics out of Umno polls

Ku Li wants ‘disgusting’ money politics out of Umno polls

He says the party’s defeat in GE14 was due to this very culture.

Najib and son win uncontested in Pekan Umno polls

Najib and son win uncontested in Pekan Umno polls

Mohd Nizar Najib says party must get rid of money politics.

Zahid cadang gabungan baru serupa BN ditubuhkan

Zahid cadang gabungan baru serupa BN ditubuhkan

Susulan perpecahan dalam BN yang kini menyaksikan gabungan itu hanya ada tiga parti komponen.

举办设计标志比赛,砂联盟拟7月正式成立

举办设计标志比赛,砂联盟拟7月正式成立

成立砂联盟所需的步骤,如党章及标志和党注册,将在7月22日之前完成。

Malacca Umno challenges GE14 results for two state seats

Malacca Umno challenges GE14 results for two state seats

Election petitions filed for two seats, Telok Mas and Rembia. 

甲州巫统呈选举诉讼,挑战二州议席成绩

甲州巫统呈选举诉讼,挑战二州议席成绩

马六甲州巫统已在周一入禀高庭,针对2个州议席提出选举诉讼。

‘Racist!’ Chef Wan slams Kula's locals-only cooks proposal

‘Racist!’ Chef Wan slams Kula's locals-only cooks proposal

He reminds minister there are many migrants cooking good M'sian food, just as there are M'sians cooking good food overseas.

Kula clarifies local cooks ruling still at proposal stage

Kula clarifies local cooks ruling still at proposal stage

The minister says it has yet to be discussed by stakeholders, and is only meant for local eateries.

Hanipa: Cukup ada gelaran 'Darul Bikini', jangan sampai ada 'Darul Hilang'

Hanipa: Cukup ada gelaran 'Darul Bikini', jangan sampai ada 'Darul Hilang'

Sebagai merujuk isu beberapa individu yang masih 'hilang' termasuklah Jamal dan Musa Aman.

Multiracial Umno? I’d like to see KJ try, says Zahid

Multiracial Umno? I’d like to see KJ try, says Zahid

UPDATED 5.40PM | He reminds fellow presidential contender about what happened to Umno founder Onn Jaafar.

Sabah welcomes Federal Court's decision over Petronas legal challenge

Sabah welcomes Federal Court's decision over Petronas legal challenge

Shafie Apdal says any agreement between Petronas and the Borneo states should not overlook the rights of the latter.

Former Jamal associate quits Umno, now supports Dr M

Former Jamal associate quits Umno, now supports Dr M

Razali Zakaria also says he cuts ties with the on-the-run red shirts leader six months ago.

‘Miracle of God’ if I become Umno Youth chief, says Wan Agyl

‘Miracle of God’ if I become Umno Youth chief, says Wan Agyl

Candidate insists many have told him that they want more fresh faces in the party.

Indian business network seeks funding from gov't

Indian business network seeks funding from gov't

1MINE need funding of RM80,000 annually to operate its business training activities, says its chief S Gopinath.

Gerakan rejects Mah's resignation

Gerakan rejects Mah's resignation

According to vice-president, Mah will stay on as president until the party’s November polls.

Curtains for Shahrizat as former minister retires from politics

Curtains for Shahrizat as former minister retires from politics

UPDATED 5.14PM | Outgoing Wanita Umno chief says that in politics, one must know when to call it quits.

Penang Transport Master Plan makes financial sense

Penang Transport Master Plan makes financial sense

LETTER | It is not just about alleviating traffic congestion, but to develop the state for the people, for the future.

Ringgit likely to weaken against US dollar next week

Ringgit likely to weaken against US dollar next week

Emerging economies' currencies will remain under pressure from the US monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.

US to send 215 caskets to N Korea for war vet remains

US to send 215 caskets to N Korea for war vet remains

This is to retrieve the remains of American soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean war.

Gerakan leaves BN, says decision 'unanimous'

Gerakan leaves BN, says decision 'unanimous'

UPDATED 2.13PM | It becomes the latest party to jump ship after BN’s trouncing at last month's polls.

Ex-Vatican diplomat admits guilt at trial for child pornography

Ex-Vatican diplomat admits guilt at trial for child pornography

Former diplomat at Vatican embassy in the US says he only developed the 'morbid' desire after taking up the post. 

T'ganu reps roll up sleeves to clear beach of rubbish

T'ganu reps roll up sleeves to clear beach of rubbish

Kuala Terengganu MP rues the culture of garbage disposal on the beach has not been addressed for a long time.

Nong Chik not defending Lembah Pantai Umno chief post

Nong Chik not defending Lembah Pantai Umno chief post

'This is a decision that needs to be made for the sake of the change that Umno needs,' he says.

Labour groups pan Kulasegaran's local cooks regulation

Labour groups pan Kulasegaran's local cooks regulation

They say the Human Resources Ministry’s move may force more migrant works to become undocumented.

Atuk dan cucu maut, 6 cedera dalam nahas di LPT1

Atuk dan cucu maut, 6 cedera dalam nahas di LPT1

Kemalangan itu berlaku berhampiran Hentian Rehat dan Rawat Kuantan, tengah malam tadi.

Reviewing VC’s tenures a step in the right direction for academia

Reviewing VC’s tenures a step in the right direction for academia

LETTER | Promotions were previously not based on merit, but on obsequiousness to vice-chancellors.

White House accuses Democrats, media of exploiting toddler photo

White House accuses Democrats, media of exploiting toddler photo

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says they are using the image of pushing their own agenda. 

Release of 'Wolf Pack' behind Spanish sex assault sparks protests

Release of 'Wolf Pack' behind Spanish sex assault sparks protests

The five men convicted of sexually assaulting a young woman at the Pamplona bull run released on bail.

No room for Nga in Mahathir's cabinet

No room for Nga in Mahathir's cabinet

A source says Dr M was firm on the decision not to appoint the Teluk Intan MP.

Finance Minister: Lower price tag 'necessary' to keep ECRL

Finance Minister: Lower price tag 'necessary' to keep ECRL

UPDATED 1.10PM | Guan Eng says gov't has little choice but to maintain the project, since billions already paid out.

Dear Malaysia Baru, say 'no' to nepotism

Dear Malaysia Baru, say 'no' to nepotism

COMMENT | Many are using their positions to benefit friends, families, relatives and acquaintances. 

To rebuild, Umno must rid itself of its 'Jamals'

To rebuild, Umno must rid itself of its 'Jamals'

COMMENT | They epitomise the misplaced righteousness and self-importance that the country has tried to rid itself of.

Hello Industrial Revolution 4.0!

Hello Industrial Revolution 4.0!

MP SPEAKS | Everyone who cares about Malaysia’s future should support TVET to empower Malaysia’s young.

The attorney-general is right not to represent the Election Commission

The attorney-general is right not to represent the Election Commission

LETTER | It will be a severe conflict of interest for the AGC to act for the EC in petitions filed by Harapan candidates.

The hunter and the hunted

The hunter and the hunted

COMMENT | The time has come for the hunted to pay his dues.

Confession of a clueless man

Confession of a clueless man

COMMENT | Former finance minister confesses that he had no head for figures.

Latheefa Koya is right

Latheefa Koya is right

COMMENT | To claim that she hasn’t done anything for the country is downright moronic.

AG won’t represent EC; Zahid sets condition for debate

AG won’t represent EC; Zahid sets condition for debate

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

My husband, collateral damage

My husband, collateral damage

COMMENT | When will M’sia pay its debt towards my husband and my children?

Yoursay: Taking the fun out of the Hope Fund?

Yoursay: Taking the fun out of the Hope Fund?

YOURSAY | ‘Every comment is publicised when a quiet word in private to resolve matters would suffice.’

Shaqiri snatches win for Swiss over Serbia

Shaqiri snatches win for Swiss over Serbia

Serbia must now beat Brazil in their final game in order to qualify for the knockout stages.

Nigeria bounce back at World Cup to beat Iceland

Nigeria bounce back at World Cup to beat Iceland

Striker Ahmed Musa produces two stunning goals in the second half to fell Iceland.

DPM hopes for more women in cabinet

DPM hopes for more women in cabinet

UPDATED 6.11PM | However, the ultimate decision still lies with the prime minister, Wan Azizah says.