Archive - 1 July 2018

'Wild' party in Taiping, student among 46 held

'Wild' party in Taiping, student among 46 held

Thirty-four of them tested positive for drugs, say police.

Khir Toyo perplexed at how 'fugitive' Jamal could be retained

Khir Toyo perplexed at how 'fugitive' Jamal could be retained

Due to this, the former S'gor MB is mulling to quit the party.

柔州宣布制度化独中拨款,每年只收1令吉地税

柔州宣布制度化独中拨款,每年只收1令吉地税

大臣宣布,州内9间独中今年将平分45万令吉拨款,同时只需缴交1令吉地税。

Mohamad: Jangan harap nakhoda kapal saja

Mohamad: Jangan harap nakhoda kapal saja

Biarlah presiden Umno jelajah seluruh negara satu padukan anggota parti, katanya.

SPRM sahkan Zahid beri keterangan dua kes esok

SPRM sahkan Zahid beri keterangan dua kes esok

Pengesahan itu dibuat Timbalan Ketua Pesuruhjaya (Operasi) SPRM, Datuk Seri Azam Baki.

Noraini challenges Umno defectors to quit, wants by-elections

Noraini challenges Umno defectors to quit, wants by-elections

It is clearly a betrayal of the people's trust who had elected them, says new Wanita Umno chief.

9机构从首相署划出,转向国会负责

9机构从首相署划出,转向国会负责

即日起,9个原属首相署管辖的机构,转由向国会负责。

Umno supreme council: Majority of old guards retained, rebels punished

Umno supreme council: Majority of old guards retained, rebels punished

Only three out of the 14 elected Umno supreme council incumbents are voted out.

PAS claims seizures linked to Najib to cover up Harapan's 'failures'

PAS claims seizures linked to Najib to cover up Harapan's 'failures'

PAS veep Iskandar Samad cites Harapan's failure to abolish tolls, reduce fuel prices and the cost of living.  

Zahid confirms he will meet MACC over foundation funds

Zahid confirms he will meet MACC over foundation funds

UPDATED 6.30PM | Commission probing alleged misappropriation of RM800k from a foundation his family owns.

'Umno boleh dabik dada sebab demokrasi hidup semula'

'Umno boleh dabik dada sebab demokrasi hidup semula'

ULASAN | Demokrasi dalam parti 'dibunuh' oleh pemimpin terdahulu sejak 1988, kata Unit Komunikasi Strategik Umno.

Report: Prime Minister's Dept to undergo major reshuffle

Report: Prime Minister's Dept to undergo major reshuffle

Suhakam, EC and MACC now reporting to Parliament, and prosecutorial powers taken away from AGC.

PSM gesa gugur dakwaan ke atas aktivis PPR Padang Tembak

PSM gesa gugur dakwaan ke atas aktivis PPR Padang Tembak

Pendakwaan itu hanya bazirkan sumber kehakiman negara kerana tidak mempunyai alasan yang kukuh, katanya.

Mufti: Wali patut lindungi kanak-kanak 11 tahun

Mufti: Wali patut lindungi kanak-kanak 11 tahun

Bahkan dia sudah menjadi pemangsa, kata Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.

扎希献议出任国阵总秘书,惟凯里婉拒

扎希献议出任国阵总秘书,惟凯里婉拒

阿末扎希在中选后曾献议委任凯里为国阵总秘书,但他已经婉拒。

'Ada pemimpin Umno mohon masuk AMANAH'

'Ada pemimpin Umno mohon masuk AMANAH'

Mohamad Sabu dilaporkan perlu masa untuk membuat perbincangan sebelum meluluskan permohonan mereka.

“别再打自己人”,团青领袖吁停止游说部长职

“别再打自己人”,团青领袖吁停止游说部长职

慕扎米尔说,希盟青领袖联署为聂纳兹米争取官职,只会让希盟难堪。

MTUC wants MOHR to have final say on migrant worker recruitment

MTUC wants MOHR to have final say on migrant worker recruitment

The ministry will be better able to assess sectors with labour shortages, congress says.

Dituduh terkait 1MDB, PAS gesa siasat akaun HARAPAN

Dituduh terkait 1MDB, PAS gesa siasat akaun HARAPAN

HARAPAN kini ‘hanya main langgar’ saja, kata naib presiden PAS.

Malaysia must put a stop to legalised paedophilia

Malaysia must put a stop to legalised paedophilia

LETTER | Zero tolerance of child marriage must be enforced at every level of society.

Man won't give up 11-year-old wife to be

Man won't give up 11-year-old wife to be

Although the marriage is solemnised, the couple are not living together until the wife turns 16.

Polis: Tiada unsur jenayah perkahwinan kanak-kanak di Gua Musang

Polis: Tiada unsur jenayah perkahwinan kanak-kanak di Gua Musang

Kes perkahwinan kanak-kanak perempuan 11 tahun dengan lelaki berumur 41 tahun itu tular di media sosial.

S'wak begins exercising power relating to oil, gas activities

S'wak begins exercising power relating to oil, gas activities

Regulations made under Gas Distribution Ordinance 2016 on licensing have been approved.

Marriage of 11-year-old girl illegal, says DPM

Marriage of 11-year-old girl illegal, says DPM

Attempts to locate the 41-year-old groom by the Women's Ministry have been unsuccessful thus far.

残疾人士集会,呼吁修法杜绝歧视

残疾人士集会,呼吁修法杜绝歧视

“我们要求换掉‘无牙老虎’的残障法令,并以有效的的残障歧视法令取代,同时成立拥有执法权力的委员会。”

NGO wants Sosma review, bail for detainees

NGO wants Sosma review, bail for detainees

M'sian Tamilar Kular claims many Indians detained under the act, which negatively affects their families.

Umno to meet PAS on opposition leader's post, says Zahid

Umno to meet PAS on opposition leader's post, says Zahid

UPDATED 7.30PM | Khairy being appointed to the position was not discussed, adds Umno president. 

Kedah subcontracted to produce IFE screens for Thales

Kedah subcontracted to produce IFE screens for Thales

Local company Celestica will carry out the manufacturing, assembly and final testing of airborne displays.

Regardless of new chief, gov't won't be working with Umno – Dr M

Regardless of new chief, gov't won't be working with Umno – Dr M

The PM congratulates Zahid on his ascent to Umno's top post, but won't forgive and forget.

‘American or Chinese, warships can’t linger in M’sian waters’

‘American or Chinese, warships can’t linger in M’sian waters’

Defence minister says waters will remain neutral amid geopolitical tussle between the US and China.

Zahid sahkan ke SPRM esok

Zahid sahkan ke SPRM esok

Presiden Umno itu akan beri penjelasan mengenai beberapa perkara, termasuk sebuah yayasan keluarganya.

KJ: Polls flawed, favours warlords who can use threats

KJ: Polls flawed, favours warlords who can use threats

'Many were instructed, threatened or compelled to follow the choices of the warlords.'

Sarawak NGO leader hopeful MACC will reopen file on Taib

Sarawak NGO leader hopeful MACC will reopen file on Taib

In response to Dr M saying that reports must be lodged against Taib, Francis Siah notes that he did that 7 years ago.

For Zahid, rejection by Najib's base may work to his favour

For Zahid, rejection by Najib's base may work to his favour

Analyst sees this as an important step out of the shadow of a tainted leader.

Mindef cites confusion, says review is for NS, not NSC

Mindef cites confusion, says review is for NS, not NSC

However, Mahathir told reporters today the act was under review for 'possible repeal'.

1MDB probe: Najib's former special officer freed on bail

1MDB probe: Najib's former special officer freed on bail

A company owned by the 'Datuk' is alleged to have received money linked to 1MDB.

 

Stop 'friendly fire', Bersatu Youth leader tells Nik Nazmi lobby

Stop 'friendly fire', Bersatu Youth leader tells Nik Nazmi lobby

UPDATED 2.38PM | Negotiate behind closed doors, says an exco member over the petition for a cabinet post.

Prasarana leadership has to buck up or ship out

Prasarana leadership has to buck up or ship out

LETTER | Will Prasarana fix its RM100 million hole in the Middle East rail project MMMSL?

PM: NSC Act will be reviewed for amendment or repeal

PM: NSC Act will be reviewed for amendment or repeal

Gov't in the midst of reviewing laws that restrict freedom of expression and the press for possible repeal.

Report: Zahid to face MACC over Arab donor, foundation funds

Report: Zahid to face MACC over Arab donor, foundation funds

New Umno president faces testing first day on the job with possible visit to the graft-busters.

'Akta OKU perlu diganti kerana tak bertaring'

'Akta OKU perlu diganti kerana tak bertaring'

Sekumpulan 50 aktivis orang kelainan upaya berhimpun di Taman Jaya, Petaling Jaya hari ini.

Harapan OKU want ‘toothless’ PWD Act abolished

Harapan OKU want ‘toothless’ PWD Act abolished

Group stages demonstration in PJ to demand for a Disability Discrimination Act to protect their rights.

With Zahid at the helm, reform agenda likely to take a back seat

With Zahid at the helm, reform agenda likely to take a back seat

Umno members want party to focus on race and religion rather than systemic weaknesses, say analysts.

Thousands set to rally in Hong Kong over Beijing's tightening grip

Thousands set to rally in Hong Kong over Beijing's tightening grip

The Sunday rally marks the 21st anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule.

Najib congratulates Zahid, Mat Hasan on polls win

Najib congratulates Zahid, Mat Hasan on polls win

'It is time for us to close ranks for the sake of religion, race and country,' he says on Twitter.

Ex-minister: 'Loyal' Zahid rewarded while 'opportunist' KJ punished in polls

Ex-minister: 'Loyal' Zahid rewarded while 'opportunist' KJ punished in polls

Zainuddin Maidin says Zahid understands there are no permanent friends or enemies in politics.

Ex-Puteri chief quits Umno, says party still in denial

Ex-Puteri chief quits Umno, says party still in denial

UPDATED 1PM | Mas Ermieyati says leadership refuses to accept that voters rejected Umno, not just Najib.

Gov't urged to follow Malacca’s recognition of UEC

Gov't urged to follow Malacca’s recognition of UEC

Kota Melaka MP also says Harapan state gov't did in two months what BN and MCA failed to do in 60 years.

Can Amanah succeed where others fail?

Can Amanah succeed where others fail?

COMMENT | To do that, it must win the hearts and minds of all groups and races.

Storm in a teacup over Chinese translation

Storm in a teacup over Chinese translation

COMMENT | It all began when Finance Minister Guan Eng issued a trilingual press release.

Anwar tak akan campur tangan kabinet, kata Wan Azizah

Anwar tak akan campur tangan kabinet, kata Wan Azizah

Timbalan perdana menteri nafi jadi boneka kepada suaminya, berkata tiap keputusannya merujuk PM, jemaah menteri.

Underage marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights

Underage marriage is a fundamental violation of human rights

LETTER | It disrupts education, limits opportunities, increases the risk of violence, and jeopardises health.

Diving deep into Johor-S'pore water agreements

Diving deep into Johor-S'pore water agreements

KINIGUIDE | We wade into the ebb and flow of the various currents between the two nations over water.

Another suspect arrested over RM300m project

Another suspect arrested over RM300m project

MACC is probing the former architect for his role as alleged middleman in the development project.

Tender RM300 juta: SPRM tahan seorang lagi suspek

Tender RM300 juta: SPRM tahan seorang lagi suspek

Lelaki itu dipercayai bertindak sebagai orang tengah yang didakwa manipulasi kos projek pembinaan.

Yoursay: Surendran’s argument against ex-CJ crystal clear

Yoursay: Surendran’s argument against ex-CJ crystal clear

YOURSAY | 'It just shows how illiterate and nonsensical some of our judges are.'

Brilliant Cavani earns Uruguay's win, Portugal's exit

Brilliant Cavani earns Uruguay's win, Portugal's exit

Despite Portugal dominating possession, Cavani's second goal in the 62nd minute sealed the deal for Uruguay.

Umno election results for 2018-2021 term

Umno election results for 2018-2021 term

The polls see interesting results, such as re-election of the wanted and absent Jamal Md Yunos.

Party polls historic democratic process for Umno - Zahid

Party polls historic democratic process for Umno - Zahid

The new party chief says people are hopeful Umno continues to fight for 'religion, race and the homeland'.

Zahid elected new Umno chief; Najib admits 1MDB report error

Zahid elected new Umno chief; Najib admits 1MDB report error

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

Ismail Sabri, Mahdzir win Umno VP race, one spot remains

Ismail Sabri, Mahdzir win Umno VP race, one spot remains

Ismail secured the votes of 146 divisions and Mahdzir 99, with the final VP to be announced tomorrow. 

Mbappe double helps France beat Argentina 4-3

Mbappe double helps France beat Argentina 4-3

Two goals from PSG teenage sensation sets up France for quarter-final clash with Uruguay or Portugal.