Archive - 9 July 2018

Boris Johnson letak jawatan kabinet Theresa May

Boris Johnson letak jawatan kabinet Theresa May

GLOBAL | Setiausaha luar UK itu menyusuli tindakan menteri kanan David Davis yang turut berhenti.

British foreign secretary quits in protest over May's Brexit plan

British foreign secretary quits in protest over May's Brexit plan

Two resignations leave May badly exposed at the top of a government unable to unite.

No stopping Dr Mahathir

No stopping Dr Mahathir

His stamina in undertaking his duties as PM continues to fascinate M'sians and foreigners alike.

Dr M: Orang tua perlu guna otak, elak nyanyuk

Dr M: Orang tua perlu guna otak, elak nyanyuk

Jika anda tak berfikir, anda tak selesaikan masalah, anda tak membaca, anda tak menulis, otak merosot, kata perdana menteri.

Kahwin kanak-kanak, rela atau mangsa?

Kahwin kanak-kanak, rela atau mangsa?

Ramai yang berpendapat kanak-kanak perempuan tidak wajar dijadikan isteri pada usia terlalu muda.

Rescuers bring eighth person out of Thai cave - witness

Rescuers bring eighth person out of Thai cave - witness

FIFA has invited the boys to the World Cup final in Moscow on Sunday if they make it out in time.

Source: Mahathir ditching controversial birthday bash

Source: Mahathir ditching controversial birthday bash

The birthday event is not part of Dr M's schedule, says the source.

Kit Siang reserves comment on Dewan Rakyat speaker candidacy

Kit Siang reserves comment on Dewan Rakyat speaker candidacy

The DAP advisor says he left it to the Harapan leadership to select the candidate for speaker.

Asyraf: Umno Youth won't emulate Harapan's 'slanderous' ways

Asyraf: Umno Youth won't emulate Harapan's 'slanderous' ways

He says the wing will play a check-and-balance role as the new governing coalition is not 'a saint'.

RM138m to repair 50 dilapidated schools in S'wak - Baru Bian

RM138m to repair 50 dilapidated schools in S'wak - Baru Bian

Works minister says the first phase of repair is expected to completed by the end of August.

Immigration nabs 43 undocumented migrants in Jakel Mall raid

Immigration nabs 43 undocumented migrants in Jakel Mall raid

Until July 7 this year, 7,477 operations have been conducted nationwide with 22,126 arrests.

Penang DCM1 undergoes open-heart surgery, needs two-week rest

Penang DCM1 undergoes open-heart surgery, needs two-week rest

Zakiyuddin is being 'closely monitored' by a specialist doctor at the Penang General Hospital.

Dr M turns 93 tomorrow, here's a tale from Down Under

Dr M turns 93 tomorrow, here's a tale from Down Under

After stepping down as PM at the age of 78, Mahathir will celebrate his 93rd birthday as PM again.

Rising dissent against proposal to recognise UEC

Rising dissent against proposal to recognise UEC

Abim calls for curriculum review, but PAS wants the certificate scrapped altogether.

Equity and the Islamic economic model in Malaysia

Equity and the Islamic economic model in Malaysia

COMMENT | Misuse of ethnic-based policies shows that equity cannot be achieved with the current capitalist model.

E-hailing rates should not be cheaper than taxi fares

E-hailing rates should not be cheaper than taxi fares

LETTER | Malaysians must learn to pay reasonably for all kinds of services.

Will the ringgit be pegged again?

Will the ringgit be pegged again?

COMMENT | The ringgit is now mature enough to carry itself out of a trough without cutting corners.

Najib hopes things will be better because people voted for change

Najib hopes things will be better because people voted for change

EXCLUSIVE | In the final part of this exclusive interview, ex-PM urges M'sians to hold the new gov't accountable.

Domestic trade ministry looking at breaking supply monopolies

Domestic trade ministry looking at breaking supply monopolies

Saifuddin Nasution says ministry will decide whether to do away with monopolies to bring down living costs.

'LGBT rights enshrined in UN resolution'

'LGBT rights enshrined in UN resolution'

LETTER | The gov't has a duty to protect the rights of all citizens, irrespective of their sexuality and gender identity.

MRL denies ECRL project ongoing despite suspension

MRL denies ECRL project ongoing despite suspension

Ongoing works at the site just regular checks to ensure the integrity of existing works, clarifies project owner. 

Underage marriage should under no circumstances be allowed

Underage marriage should under no circumstances be allowed

LETTER | Religious narratives on the issue must be practiced based on the current state of social morality.

Najib cites Thomas' two-year-old Mkini article as 'sign of prejudice'

Najib cites Thomas' two-year-old Mkini article as 'sign of prejudice'

The article titled 'Grand Larceny in 1MDB' had concluded money had entered his account, ex-PM says in his affidavit. 

S'pore: No reply to June 1 diplomatic note on HSR, cost balloons

S'pore: No reply to June 1 diplomatic note on HSR, cost balloons

Transport minister still waiting for Azmin's letter, points out longer the delay, the greater the compensation.

Singaporean woman jailed 33 months in 'Fat Leonard' case

Singaporean woman jailed 33 months in 'Fat Leonard' case

Ex-US Navy staff Gursharan Kaur Sharon Rachael said to have leaked info to the M'sian businessperson.

Gov't plans for Khazanah will see the return of crony capitalism

Gov't plans for Khazanah will see the return of crony capitalism

MP SPEAKS | Forcing Khazanah to divest to selected individuals will herald a return to crony capitalism.

Widow applies for citizenship, NRD renews red IC instead

Widow applies for citizenship, NRD renews red IC instead

After over 30 trips to the NRD, 74-year-old Letchumie Sinnan is still stuck with a red IC. 

World is watching us on Zakir Naik – Ramasamy tells Putrajaya

World is watching us on Zakir Naik – Ramasamy tells Putrajaya

He also questions if Malaysia and India inked a secret deal on the controversial Muslim preacher.

Dr M: Law on political financing to be drawn up

Dr M: Law on political financing to be drawn up

UPDATED 1.59PM | Special team to be formed to draft the bill to regulate political financing, PM says.

Harapan lawmakers to declare their assets to MACC

Harapan lawmakers to declare their assets to MACC

UPDATED 2.07PM | The PM and DPM will not be above the law, says Dr Mahathir.

Sungai Kandis by-election on Aug 4

Sungai Kandis by-election on Aug 4

UPDATED 1.50PM | EC also announces that nomination of candidates will be on July 21.

Zam mo(o)cks Wanita Umno's contribution to Najib

Zam mo(o)cks Wanita Umno's contribution to Najib

This is so little compared to the riches of Umno leaders, especially the one who profited from 'cow business', he says.

Thai boys await resumption of rescue after first four freed from cave

Thai boys await resumption of rescue after first four freed from cave

Mission chief has suspended the rescue mission to replenish oxygen supplies and make new preparations.

Myanmar court charges Reuters reporters under OSA

Myanmar court charges Reuters reporters under OSA

UPDATED 12.37PM | The duo, Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, pleaded not guilty. 

Najib thanks supporters after bail is posted

Najib thanks supporters after bail is posted

UPDATED 12.59PM | 'I feel so touched by the donations from Umno members at all levels,' former PM says.

Kit Siang wonders if there's more to Nazifuddin's date with actress

Kit Siang wonders if there's more to Nazifuddin's date with actress

'Few would believe the whole purpose of one-day trip to Taiwan was just to have a rendezvous of wine and food with Celia.'

Dr M tells civil servants not to use power for personal gain

Dr M tells civil servants not to use power for personal gain

One will lose out when malpractice is used to stay in power, warns the prime minister. 

More M’sians reading Wikipedia in English than in BM, Chinese

More M’sians reading Wikipedia in English than in BM, Chinese

Researcher believes that this can be explained by the unique status of the language in M'sia.

Cops set up system to spy on porn surfers

Cops set up system to spy on porn surfers

Those found accessing porn, especially child porn, could be picked up and prosecuted, warns Bukit Aman.

Japan races to find survivors of floods that killed nearly 100

Japan races to find survivors of floods that killed nearly 100

UPDATED 2.06PM | Torrential rains had unleashed widespread floods and landslides, displacing millions of people. 

Brazil judge blocks order to release of Lula from prison

Brazil judge blocks order to release of Lula from prison

Polls suggest the jailed leftist icon could win a third term if he entered the presidential race in October.

Dr M: Days of GLC bosses getting fat paychecks are over

Dr M: Days of GLC bosses getting fat paychecks are over

It is key for professionals with the right business knowledge to be put in GLCs, says prime minister. 

Waste of time to sue Shukri, Umno man now says

Waste of time to sue Shukri, Umno man now says

UPDATED 11.20AM | Lokman Noor Adam says this is because the gov't practices the 'rule of the jungle.'

Najib's children post the remainder of his bail

Najib's children post the remainder of his bail

UPDATED 11.40AM | Umno's Razlan Rafii, meanwhile, says Tabung Najib hit RM489,166 this morning.

Syed Saddiq says former aide will remain 'a bro'

Syed Saddiq says former aide will remain 'a bro'

UPDATED 2.14PM | The newly minted minister's press man regrets 'sabotage', bids farewell

Nik Nazmi urges Anwar to run for party presidency

Nik Nazmi urges Anwar to run for party presidency

Current president Wan Azizah has said she will stand aside for you, the PKR Youth chief tells Anwar.

Arrivals and departures in ‘New Malaysia’

Arrivals and departures in ‘New Malaysia’

COMMENT | Once again, Najib has rallied the party faithful to his defence.

Former judge Hishamudin Yunus ought to be speaker

Former judge Hishamudin Yunus ought to be speaker

COMMENT | Ignored for elevation to the apex court, his judicial mettle should be rewarded.

G25 calls on judge in Najib's case to recuse himself

G25 calls on judge in Najib's case to recuse himself

They agree the lack of disclosure by the judge in Najib's case is 'highly inappropriate'.

Deputy minister in stable condition after collapsing at PMO

Deputy minister in stable condition after collapsing at PMO

UPDATED 12.10PM |  Hanipa Maidin's aide urges the public to not speculate regarding his boss' health.

Saifuddin in the hot seat, tasked to bring goods prices down

Saifuddin in the hot seat, tasked to bring goods prices down

INTERVIEW | Our biggest challenge is to produce policies to increase wages and reduce the cost of living, he says.

Women Ministry monitors development of child marriage issue

Women Ministry monitors development of child marriage issue

The whole family involved are awaiting to be taken back to Thailand, but the purpose is unclear.

Tahfiz fire: victims' families agree on distribution of funds

Tahfiz fire: victims' families agree on distribution of funds

70 percent of the public donation will distributed among the next-of-kin of the deceased.

What are our Malaysian values?

What are our Malaysian values?

COMMENT | In the spirit of the new Malaysia, let us re-establish our Malaysian values.

The problem with Mujahid’s ‘moderation’

The problem with Mujahid’s ‘moderation’

COMMENT | Haven't we heard this before, their rhetoric that change takes time?

Yoursay: We need a good AG, not just a Malay-speaking AG

Yoursay: We need a good AG, not just a Malay-speaking AG

YOURSAY | 'The past AGs were all very good in BM, but did they do a good job for our country?'

Yoursay: Jho Low can go to India and be a good boy there

Yoursay: Jho Low can go to India and be a good boy there

YOURSAY | 'Occasionally, he can also do some charity, like cooking food to feed the poor.'

Jho Low still living the high life; proposal to keep Dr M for full term

Jho Low still living the high life; proposal to keep Dr M for full term

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