Archive - 8 July 2018

Supporters give Najib RM260k, another RM300k to follow

Supporters give Najib RM260k, another RM300k to follow

Wanita Umno says the wing handed the money as well as two bracelets to the former premier.

Dewan Rakyat speaker: Potential clients shortlisted

Dewan Rakyat speaker: Potential clients shortlisted

Asked about Rais Yatim, Saifuddin Abdullah says the speaker will be among Dewan Rakyat members.

Anwar undergoes surgery, another operation set for Thursday

Anwar undergoes surgery, another operation set for Thursday

PKR leader says he was visited by Turkey president Recep Erdogan and his wife after the surgery.

Sg Kandis by-election: PAS will only contest in straight fight

Sg Kandis by-election: PAS will only contest in straight fight

Takiyuddin Hassan says PAS only recorded a mediocre performance in the state constituency during GE14. 

UEC recognition: Education Ministry to carry out holistic study

UEC recognition: Education Ministry to carry out holistic study

Maszlee Malik says ministry would also take into account the interest of BM as the national language.

Four Thai schoolboys rescued from flooded cave

Four Thai schoolboys rescued from flooded cave

UPDATED 10.55PM | A helicopter flew the boys to Chiang Rai where they were taken by ambulance to a hospital, says an official.

Rains strand at least 1,850, kill up to 69 in Japan

Rains strand at least 1,850, kill up to 69 in Japan

Kurashiki, with a population of just under 500,000, has been hit hardest by the torrential rains.

'Jho Low, family lived at upscale HK apartment before moving to Macau'

'Jho Low, family lived at upscale HK apartment before moving to Macau'

Hong Kong police have no obligation to arrest, even if he is on an Interpol red notice, says report.

Assault victim in Malacca staggers 250m before dying

Assault victim in Malacca staggers 250m before dying

Cops say they found dried blood in front of a workshop and a long screwdriver with blood stains.

PAS to set up own eminent persons council for K’tan, T’ganu

PAS to set up own eminent persons council for K’tan, T’ganu

Sec-gen says the council will comprise public sector officials and PAS leaders, and will be chaired by Hadi.

Wong Tack, Fuziah to lead gov't committee on Lynas review - minister

Wong Tack, Fuziah to lead gov't committee on Lynas review - minister

INTERVIEW | Yeo Bee Yin says she informed the two MPs of her plans even before being sworn-in to office.

A fragile fabric

A fragile fabric

LETTER | Respecting the rights of our minority enhances the worth of our entire society.

Call to close religious schools too radical, says Yadim

Call to close religious schools too radical, says Yadim

Tahfiz schools have produced students who excel in all professions, says its president Yusri Mohamad.

Harapan to meet on choice of Dewan Rakyat speaker

Harapan to meet on choice of Dewan Rakyat speaker

Wan Azizah confirms that names from PKR submitted to PM, to be then discussed with coalition members.

Pompeo brushes off N Korean 'gangster' claim

Pompeo brushes off N Korean 'gangster' claim

The US secretary of state says he will pursue denuclearisation talks.  

Tmn Pelangi murder ‘mastermind’ remanded for a week

Tmn Pelangi murder ‘mastermind’ remanded for a week

Suspect was extradited back to Malaysia on Thursday, after being arrested in Thailand in late May.

Tahfiz system not outdated, just certain schools - says preacher

Tahfiz system not outdated, just certain schools - says preacher

PKR-linked preacher Wan Ji rejects the call for the religious schools to be shut down.

Syed Saddiq: Corruption, no matter how small, is no joke

Syed Saddiq: Corruption, no matter how small, is no joke

The comes after DPM says that over half of corruption-related offences are committed by youths.

The PKR dilemma: PM-in-waiting or DPM as president

The PKR dilemma: PM-in-waiting or DPM as president

Despite Wan Azizah saying she will step aside, the choice facing PKR members is not a clear-cut as it seems.

Wan Azizah: I'll step aside if Anwar wants to contest PKR presidency

Wan Azizah: I'll step aside if Anwar wants to contest PKR presidency

She also denies the existence of warring factions in PKR, saying there is 'no camp Azizah and camp Anwar'.

We can't afford to keep discriminating against LGBT in 'new M'sia'

We can't afford to keep discriminating against LGBT in 'new M'sia'

LETTER | Backlash against Syed Saddiq's press officer shows we are still regressive as a society. 

S'pore's Temasek set to report record portfolio close to RM1 trillion

S'pore's Temasek set to report record portfolio close to RM1 trillion

The state investment group's net portfolio value looks set to hit a record RM893b.

Gobind: 'Inclusive' approach to arts industry reforms

Gobind: 'Inclusive' approach to arts industry reforms

The reforms will include legislative amendments, and the restructuring of related agencies, including Finas. 

Turkey sacks over 18,000 civil servants as emergency nears end

Turkey sacks over 18,000 civil servants as emergency nears end

Among those sacked include 199 academics, over 9,000 police officers, and 5,000 armed forces personnel.

Local politicians, 'influential people' behind smuggled oil business in Southern Thai

Local politicians, 'influential people' behind smuggled oil business in Southern Thai

For years Thai authorities have been struggling to stamp out the flow of cheaper smuggled oil from neighbouring Malaysia.

张盛闻:马华能10+6,行动党应建更多华小

张盛闻:马华能10+6,行动党应建更多华小

张盛闻说,行动党拥有6名部长和42名国会议员,肯定能够批准增建更多华小。

'Today is D-Day': Rescuers begin extraction of Thai boys in cave

'Today is D-Day': Rescuers begin extraction of Thai boys in cave

Thirteen foreign divers and Thailand's navy Seal unit to begin extraction process today.

Thousands evacuated ahead of fast-moving California wildfire

Thousands evacuated ahead of fast-moving California wildfire

More than 2,000 people are driven from their homes by the flames, and while thousands are left without power.

E-voting for party polls needs study first, says PKR leader

E-voting for party polls needs study first, says PKR leader

Perak PKR chair Nur Manuty believes this will ensure that the results are not called into question. 

Zuraida: No complaints about halting of Rumawip

Zuraida: No complaints about halting of Rumawip

Zuraida Kamaruddin says she'll meet with house buyers and vows action if her ministry does start receiving complaints. 

Thai rescuers prepare to raise sunken tourist boat, 41 confirmed dead

Thai rescuers prepare to raise sunken tourist boat, 41 confirmed dead

The boat, with 105 on board, including 93 Chinese tourists, went down in bad weather last Thursday.

Would Bersatu or Umno be welcome in Sarawak?

Would Bersatu or Umno be welcome in Sarawak?

COMMENT | There is now nothing preventing either from setting up branches in the hornbill state. 

Wan Ji bantah cadangan Zam tutup sekolah tahfiz

Wan Ji bantah cadangan Zam tutup sekolah tahfiz

Pelajar sekolah biasa juga ada yang jumud, pada masa sama ada juga pelajar tahfiz yang mempunyai pemikiran hebat, katanya.

赵家明日致函检长,讨论重查明福案

赵家明日致函检长,讨论重查明福案

更新 赵家透露,律师明日将致函约见总检察长汤米汤姆斯,以讨论重查此案。

Minority rights party wants Dr M to stay as PM for full term

Minority rights party wants Dr M to stay as PM for full term

UPDATED 2.15PM | Mira says staying on for five years will allow him to fully implement the necessary reforms.

'New M'sia' should be better than previous gov'ts, says PM

'New M'sia' should be better than previous gov'ts, says PM

Dr M says this means the old ways of easy money and corruption have to go.

Kit Siang: I will champion Najib if he is victim of political vengeance

Kit Siang: I will champion Najib if he is victim of political vengeance

But the DAP veteran has doubts about the veracity of the former PM's claim. 

Beng Hock's death: Family hopes for taskforce in fresh probe

Beng Hock's death: Family hopes for taskforce in fresh probe

UPDATED 2.30PM | They seek a meet with AG Tommy Thomas to discuss the government's plans for the investigations.

Ngeh says Perak speaker rift will not divide Harapan

Ngeh says Perak speaker rift will not divide Harapan

He says such differences of opinion are normal in a coalition of equals. 

Alibaba's investments in M'sia to go on despite review of China projects

Alibaba's investments in M'sia to go on despite review of China projects

They are 'very positive' about bilateral relations and will be investing a lot in M'sia.

New Malaysia must be inclusive for all, says lawyer

New Malaysia must be inclusive for all, says lawyer

Syahredzan Johan urges gov't not to carry out 'witch-hunt' against those with different political preferences. 

Deputy minister aims for UEC recognition by year-end

Deputy minister aims for UEC recognition by year-end

UPDATED 12.20PM | Teo Nie Ching says there is no need to bring the matter to Parliament. 

Liew to opposition MPs: Don’t just stand there, keep gov’t in check

Liew to opposition MPs: Don’t just stand there, keep gov’t in check

INTERVIEW | De facto law minister doesn't want their previous weaknesses to carry over into their new role. 

Can IIUM alumni thrive in the cabinet?

Can IIUM alumni thrive in the cabinet?

COMMENT | IIUM is a powerful brand in the Islamic world but…

Gov't urged to reveal contents of Pharmacy Bill under OSA

Gov't urged to reveal contents of Pharmacy Bill under OSA

Pharmacists say they have heard nothing about the proposed bill since last year.

From mayor of Penang to ‘Mayor of the World’

From mayor of Penang to ‘Mayor of the World’

MALAYSIANSKINI | At the UN, Maimunah Mohd Sharif promotes turning cities into inclusive spaces for home, work and play.

Gag order? Read between the lines

Gag order? Read between the lines

SATIRE | You wanted to cut a deal, but went through the wrong channels.

Rains hit Thai cave where rescuers face ‘war with water and time’

Rains hit Thai cave where rescuers face ‘war with water and time’

The next three or four days are seen as ideal for the rescue bid for the kids trapped in a Chiangmai cave.

Chong Wei crashes out of Indonesia Open in semis

Chong Wei crashes out of Indonesia Open in semis

Malaysia's badminton ace recently beat Kento Momota at the Malaysia Open, but couldn't repeat the win here.

'Kepelbagaian dalam kabinet lahir keputusan lebih baik'

'Kepelbagaian dalam kabinet lahir keputusan lebih baik'

WAWANCARA | Menteri Tenaga, Teknologi, Sains, Perubahan Iklim dan Alam Sekitar menjadi wanita paling muda dalam kabinet kerajaan.

Rais Yatim’s post-truth politics over the Malay language

Rais Yatim’s post-truth politics over the Malay language

COMMENT | Rais’ claim about the usage of Bahasa M'sia must be checked against existing facts.

Diversity in cabinet leads to better decisions, minister Yeo says

Diversity in cabinet leads to better decisions, minister Yeo says

INTERVIEW | The science minister looks forward to changes resulting from overall greater women’s participation in the gov't. 

Yoursay: Syed Saddiq, new M’sia should not discriminate against LGBT

Yoursay: Syed Saddiq, new M’sia should not discriminate against LGBT

YOURSAY | What's wrong with appointing someone who had championed LGBT causes?

Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

Croatia beat the host 4-3 on penalties and will go on to face England in the coming semifinals.

Jho Low's Macau visa expires; Guan Eng douses tensions over cabinet posts

Jho Low's Macau visa expires; Guan Eng douses tensions over cabinet posts

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

Confident England reach first World Cup semi in 28 years

Confident England reach first World Cup semi in 28 years

Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli set the Three Lions on their way to end 52 years of hurt.

Pahang beat five-time champions S'gor to lift FA Cup trophy

Pahang beat five-time champions S'gor to lift FA Cup trophy

This is Pahang's third FA Cup win and earns them a place in the qualifying round of the 2019 Asian Champions League.