Archive - 24 June 2018

Ku Li: Action by BN parties leaving coalition a serious matter

Ku Li: Action by BN parties leaving coalition a serious matter

The Umno presidential candidate says there should be a prior discussion with BN leaders first.

Gerakan: Siti Kasim's arrest strengthens need for IPCMC

Gerakan: Siti Kasim's arrest strengthens need for IPCMC

Andy Yong says it was not appropriate to simply arrest someone based on a police report.  

Kane fires England to record 6-1 win against Panama

Kane fires England to record 6-1 win against Panama

The win also guarantees Belgium's berth in the next round.

Give me one term to revive Umno, says Ku Li

Give me one term to revive Umno, says Ku Li

The presidential candidate claims Umno got a bad rap ‘painted by others’.

Guan Eng defends statement in Chinese, gets slammed by Mydin boss

Guan Eng defends statement in Chinese, gets slammed by Mydin boss

He is also criticised by several other commenters who could not understand the language.
 

Anak Zahid kalah pemilihan Wanita Umno

Anak Zahid kalah pemilihan Wanita Umno

Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid gagal mendapat tempat 20 teratas pemilihan sayap itu.

Zahid's daughter defeated in Wanita Umno polls

Zahid's daughter defeated in Wanita Umno polls

'The struggle must continue. For me, winning and losing is part of any contest,' says Nurulhidayah.  

Amaran ribut petir di pantai timur, N9, M'ka, Johor

Amaran ribut petir di pantai timur, N9, M'ka, Johor

Demikian menurut kenyataan Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia malam ini.

'HARAPAN Perak pecat 7 pegawai eksekutif syarikat GLC'

'HARAPAN Perak pecat 7 pegawai eksekutif syarikat GLC'

Ini kerana mereka didapati berbelanja melebihi yang sepatutnya, kata MB Perak Faizal Azumu.

 

Perak Harapan fires 7 GLC executive officers

Perak Harapan fires 7 GLC executive officers

MB Ahmad Faizal says they were sacked for excessive spending of the company’s fund.

Thai army: 41 M'sian-made bombs meant for 'staging attacks'

Thai army: 41 M'sian-made bombs meant for 'staging attacks'

The home-made bombs were smuggled into southern Thailand via 'natural border route', says army general.

Sabah ministry condemns tourist behaviour at mosque

Sabah ministry condemns tourist behaviour at mosque

Assistant minister says their despicable deed showed a lack of respect to Muslim worshippers.

After delays, Asyraf, Noraini and Zahida announced as new wings chiefs

After delays, Asyraf, Noraini and Zahida announced as new wings chiefs

UPDATED 12.20AM | The delay is caused by disputes in 25 Umno divisions.

'Don't make hasty decision over local cook proposal'

'Don't make hasty decision over local cook proposal'

Consumer associations call on the government to conduct a thorough planning and research. 

Police to investigate Batu Caves temple rally

Police to investigate Batu Caves temple rally

The rally is held to voice concerns over the temple’s internal management problems.

Umno Youth exco: Papagomo makes the cut, Khaled's son defeated

Umno Youth exco: Papagomo makes the cut, Khaled's son defeated

UPDATED 12.35AM | Party announces 20 exco members elected from a total of 183 contenders.

The legal deadlock over Sarawak’s oil and gas

The legal deadlock over Sarawak’s oil and gas

COMMENT | Petronas' challenge against S'wak being dismissed is hardly the end of the battle. 

After quitting BN, S'wak CM visits PM for harvest festival

After quitting BN, S'wak CM visits PM for harvest festival

Abang Johari says the meeting was on Dr M's invitation for a belated Harvest Festival celebration.

Kulim-Bandar Baharu Wanita Umno polls results postponed after protest

Kulim-Bandar Baharu Wanita Umno polls results postponed after protest

Norsabrina Mohd Noor objects to 286 votes being tallied, despite the division only having 277 delegates.

KJ: Umno chief must rein in leaders who make 'samseng' statements

KJ: Umno chief must rein in leaders who make 'samseng' statements

The president must show a good example by reprimanding them, he addds.

Foreign cooks are not the problem

Foreign cooks are not the problem

COMMENT | The food industry is plagued with many issues; shifting blame onto migrant workers is just wrong.

Trump son-in-law says US ready to announce Mid East peace plan

Trump son-in-law says US ready to announce Mid East peace plan

Plan will be made public if Mahmoud Abbas doesn't come to the table, states Jared Kushner.

Cops, Siti Kasim jointly address media, but probe continues

Cops, Siti Kasim jointly address media, but probe continues

This comes after the lawyer was arrested and later freed by the magistrate.

Holy ruckus

Holy ruckus

Tense scenes witnessed as demonstrators calling for the Batu Caves Sri Mahamariamman Temple to be 'saved' clash with supporters of the temple committee.

Civil servant among 28 nabbed for extortion under ‘Ops Pau’

Civil servant among 28 nabbed for extortion under ‘Ops Pau’

The suspect was also found with small packets of syabu in his pockets.

MB: S'gor speaker to be decided by consensus soon

MB: S'gor speaker to be decided by consensus soon

Amirudin refuses to confirm whether talk of PKR naming its own rep as speaker is true.

Mahfuz: PAS scorned Harapan before GE14, but wants unity gov't in Kedah

Mahfuz: PAS scorned Harapan before GE14, but wants unity gov't in Kedah

The Pokok Sena MP ridicules the Islamist party's hypocrisy when it comes to having a shot at power.

Wan Azizah welcomes defected Umno MP to Harapan's cause

Wan Azizah welcomes defected Umno MP to Harapan's cause

UPDATED 7PM | However, she leaves it to the state Harapan to decide if they'll accept him as member.

Grab driver found dead in backseat of own car

Grab driver found dead in backseat of own car

The victim was found with his head on the floor and legs upright, and with strangulation marks on his neck.

Will the Umno polls address three issues afflicting the nation?

Will the Umno polls address three issues afflicting the nation?

MP SPEAKS | It remains to be seen if it will put the interests of the country ahead of the party.

Khairul Azwan concedes defeat in Umno Youth chief contest

Khairul Azwan concedes defeat in Umno Youth chief contest

He loses out in the race to former deputy minister Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

Gerakan told to quit senatorships, BN posts following exit

Gerakan told to quit senatorships, BN posts following exit

DAP's Lim Lip Eng says it's only honourable to forgo their past BN appointments, since they are now out.

'No visitors please,' requests Anwar's family

'No visitors please,' requests Anwar's family

The Harapan leader suffered a prolapsed disc and is being observed by doctors, they say.

Cops mulling committee to oversee Altantuya investigation

Cops mulling committee to oversee Altantuya investigation

Deputy IGP also says witnesses will be called up if new leads are found in report made by Altantuya's father.

Siti Kasim freed as court rejects remand application

Siti Kasim freed as court rejects remand application

UPDATED 2.55PM | Police, meanwhile, insist that all their actions have been in accordance with the law.

No more 'syok sendiri' programmes, says new Umno Youth vice-chief

No more 'syok sendiri' programmes, says new Umno Youth vice-chief

Shahril Hamdan also wants to attract youth to Umno by ensuring that the party checks the gov't's power.

Azmin relegates claim he's a multi-millionaire to the 'gutter'

Azmin relegates claim he's a multi-millionaire to the 'gutter'

UPDATED 3.39PM | The minister jokes that he would have left PKR long ago if he really was that rich.

Lawyers object to Siti Kasim's arrest

Lawyers object to Siti Kasim's arrest

UPDATED 3.43PM | While some call the arrest an abuse of power, others believe that police acted within their rights.

Jamal continues to frustrate police, evades dragnet

Jamal continues to frustrate police, evades dragnet

Cops say the red shirts leader did not show up at Umno HQ despite being in the running for Youth chief.

Two experienced veterans shortlisted for Malacca speaker, says Adly

Two experienced veterans shortlisted for Malacca speaker, says Adly

CM Adly says the new speaker would be announced on Thursday after the state exco meets.

Malacca CM chews on local cooks idea, operators say go slow

Malacca CM chews on local cooks idea, operators say go slow

Adly Zaharin says Malacca may take it up, while proprietors surveyed say it shouldn't be rushed.

Bagan Serai MP quits Umno, supports Dr M

Bagan Serai MP quits Umno, supports Dr M

UPDATED 11.30AM | Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali announces his departure from Umno today and plans to join Bersatu.

Asyraf to win Umno Youth chief post after close race

Asyraf to win Umno Youth chief post after close race

Khairy lieutenant ‘Azwanbro’ is in second place, trailing by 15 votes.

Cops broke into Siti Kasim's home to ensure client didn't harm self

Cops broke into Siti Kasim's home to ensure client didn't harm self

UPDATED 10.45AM | 'While trying to save her, the victim refused to cooperate by locking herself in the house,' says S'gor CID.

China must lead the way in reform of global governance, says Xi

China must lead the way in reform of global governance, says Xi

The superpower is seeking greater say in global organisations like the World Bank, IMF and the UN.

Anwar should not openly criticise the finance minister

Anwar should not openly criticise the finance minister

LETTER | This will frighten investors, especially those from abroad who intend to invest in Malaysia.

The shared vision of Mahathir and Erdoğan

The shared vision of Mahathir and Erdoğan

COMMENT | Both share great similarities, particularly in their vision for development.

Official results of Umno wings polls to be announced at 5pm

Official results of Umno wings polls to be announced at 5pm

The preliminary tally places Shahril Hamdan at the front of the pack for Youth vice-chief.

Yoursay: Is this Najib’s defence - 'I know nothing'?

Yoursay: Is this Najib’s defence - 'I know nothing'?

YOURSAY | ‘Easy money from strangers is never from a good source.’

Gerakan quits BN; Najib and son get walkover in Umno polls

Gerakan quits BN; Najib and son get walkover in Umno polls

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

Germany's Kroos missile secures last-gasp win against Sweden

Germany's Kroos missile secures last-gasp win against Sweden

The Germans are now level with Sweden in Group F on three points, but trail behind leaders Mexico with six.

Rampant Mexico put Korea to the sword

Rampant Mexico put Korea to the sword

Mexicans take a giant stride towards the last-16 after Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez' goal gave them a 2-1 win.

Lawyer Siti Kasim arrested for obstruction over 'kidnapped' client

Lawyer Siti Kasim arrested for obstruction over 'kidnapped' client

UPDATED 10AM | Siti had been sheltering the woman, whose mother says she's 'mentally unstable'.