Archive - 28 July 2018

Toddler dies of suspected HFMD in Sarawak

Toddler dies of suspected HFMD in Sarawak

The two-year-old came down with fever on Tuesday and died at Sibu Hospital today.

Now Kelantan Umno rep denies wanting to join Bersatu

Now Kelantan Umno rep denies wanting to join Bersatu

Mohd Bakri says he met Bersatu leaders to seek help for constituents, not to join party. 

Najib incensed Kit Siang 'equates' Islam with kleptocracy

Najib incensed Kit Siang 'equates' Islam with kleptocracy

SG KANDIS POLLS | Ex-PM says DAP veteran 'crossed the line' in statement about BN's by-election campaign. 

'Malay-Muslim rights rally shows people unhappy with Harapan'

'Malay-Muslim rights rally shows people unhappy with Harapan'

Events since May 9 have threatened Malay and Muslim institutions and resulted in protest, says Najib. 

CJ mobilises KL judges to clean court toilets

CJ mobilises KL judges to clean court toilets

A 'gotong-royong' will be held tomorrow at the KL court complex, following a janitor strike. 

Cambodia's Hun Sen has an important election backer: China

Cambodia's Hun Sen has an important election backer: China

Beijing has learnt its lesson from BN's surprise defeat in GE14, says an analyst. 

No decision yet on Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline, says energy minister

No decision yet on Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline, says energy minister

Yeo says there are two options on the table, either to finish the project or recover the RM3.5b already paid out.

M'sia welcomes signing of Bangsamoro Organic Law

M'sia welcomes signing of Bangsamoro Organic Law

Wisma Putra says the law will bring long-lasting peace to the southern Philippines.

Gov't urged to be more open to demands from Malay-Muslim NGOs

Gov't urged to be more open to demands from Malay-Muslim NGOs

Ummah secretariat chief Aminuddin Yahaya says current gov't has largely ignored the NGOs' concerns and demands.

Kulasegaran: I never said Malays were ‘pendatang’

Kulasegaran: I never said Malays were ‘pendatang’

UPDATED 5PM | Minister says the Utusan article quoting him as saying so is a 'falsehood and a lie'.

Zahid: We can ‘smell’ Harapan’s plan to get rid of Mara

Zahid: We can ‘smell’ Harapan’s plan to get rid of Mara

Umno chief says the agency should not be made victim of 'political brutality and revenge politics.'

Health Ministry reports 37,986 HFMD cases nationwide

Health Ministry reports 37,986 HFMD cases nationwide

Selangor records highest number of cases, followed by KL and Sarawak.

S'gor PKR sees another resignation over 'cronyism, nepotism'

S'gor PKR sees another resignation over 'cronyism, nepotism'

After Syed Badli's resignation, dissatisfaction over the state leadership appears to be growing.

After Baram fire, ministry must get priorities right on S'wak schools

After Baram fire, ministry must get priorities right on S'wak schools

ADUN SPEAKS | Many rural schools in the state are disasters waiting to happen.

Najib’s brand of toxic politics making a return in Sg Kandis

Najib’s brand of toxic politics making a return in Sg Kandis

MP SPEAKS | Umno is yet again selling the line that race and religion are under threat.

Perhilitan probing claims chimp shot at Langkawi park

Perhilitan probing claims chimp shot at Langkawi park

The NGO Friends of Orangutans want the department to be transparent about the incident.

PAS info chief to campaign against Harapan in Sg Kandis

PAS info chief to campaign against Harapan in Sg Kandis

UPDATED 3.35PM | SG KANDIS POLLS | Nasrudin says he doesn't have to tell voters who to vote for, as long as Harapan loses.

TNB project through forest reserve receives environmental approvals

TNB project through forest reserve receives environmental approvals

Pahang MB states the project, which runs through Janda Baik's forests, has EIA and EMP approval.

Merdeka this year should reflect new M'sia, says Patriot

Merdeka this year should reflect new M'sia, says Patriot

National Day 2018 celebrations next month will be held in Putrajaya.

Tsipras takes responsibility for Greece wildfire as criticism mounts

Tsipras takes responsibility for Greece wildfire as criticism mounts

PM facing questions over how so many got trapped in Mati wildfire that killed 87.

This Merdeka and M'sia Day, fly the Jalur Gemilang with pride

This Merdeka and M'sia Day, fly the Jalur Gemilang with pride

LETTER | Aug 31 and Sep 16 should be celebrated with a new spirit to mark the rebirth of our nation.

Rais Yatim joins Umno, PAS at Malay-Muslim rights rally

Rais Yatim joins Umno, PAS at Malay-Muslim rights rally

UPDATED 3.20PM | Over 1,000 attend Himpunan Kebangkitan Ummah in defence of race and religion. 

Judicial review reforms will enhance access to justice

Judicial review reforms will enhance access to justice

LETTER | Such reviews are fundamental to building independent institutions that uphold the rule of law.

Remember what happened after ISA repeal, ex-IGP says on Sosma

Remember what happened after ISA repeal, ex-IGP says on Sosma

Musa Hassan warns of significant rise in criminal activity if security laws abolished.

Teo: Ministry to help out fire victims of school quarters

Teo: Ministry to help out fire victims of school quarters

This is after a fire broke out at the quarters of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Batu Bungan, Mulu.

Belgium vows to pursue justice for MH17 victims with UNSC seat

Belgium vows to pursue justice for MH17 victims with UNSC seat

'All that we can do, we will do it for sure,' says Belgian ambassador to Malaysia Daniel Dargent.

K'tan Bersatu confirms defection talks, but wantaway Umno rep thinking twice

K'tan Bersatu confirms defection talks, but wantaway Umno rep thinking twice

The assemblyperson is unhappy with his party, especially with his division chief, but says he has yet to decide.

LFL: Sessions Court judges made to attend BTN course pre-GE14

LFL: Sessions Court judges made to attend BTN course pre-GE14

Such a move could threaten the independence of the judiciary, the lawyers' group says.

Oil royalty: Was it 20pct of production or profit?

Oil royalty: Was it 20pct of production or profit?

KINIGUIDE | State governments may not necessarily earn more under the profit-based scheme.

Judge sceptical of bid for gag order on Stormy Daniels' lawyer

Judge sceptical of bid for gag order on Stormy Daniels' lawyer

Donald Trump's lawyer had requested the order on Michael Avenatti, lawyer to the adult film actress.

Twitter to prioritise fixing platform over user growth, shares plunge

Twitter to prioritise fixing platform over user growth, shares plunge

Company is prioritising removing suspicious accounts, as well as reducing hate speech and abusive content.

The men who hunt P Ramasamy

The men who hunt P Ramasamy

COMMENT | Why is there no interfaith condemnation of Zakir Naik and unconditional support for Ramasamy?

Carrie Fisher to 'feature' in next Star Wars movie

Carrie Fisher to 'feature' in next Star Wars movie

The studio will use unseen footage recorded before the death of the actress, who played the iconic Princess Leia.

Nurul Izzah wants OSA document on TVET declassified

Nurul Izzah wants OSA document on TVET declassified

INTERVIEW | She says bullets need to be bitten when it comes to underperforming TVET centres.

BERSATU Kelantan sahkan bincang dengan ADUN Umno, tapi...

BERSATU Kelantan sahkan bincang dengan ADUN Umno, tapi...

Timbalan Pengerusi BERSATU Negeri berkata ADUN itu akan lompat, bagaimanapun ADUN itu kini dilihat berfikir dua kali.

Yoursay: Oil states left high and dry with royalty reversal?

Yoursay: Oil states left high and dry with royalty reversal?

YOURSAY | ‘Why did Harapan promise what it knew couldn’t be fulfilled?’

K'tan Umno lawmaker set to join Bersatu

K'tan Umno lawmaker set to join Bersatu

If it materialises, Harapan will get its first rep in the state.

Rafizi reveals his 'team'; China officials in town for talks

Rafizi reveals his 'team'; China officials in town for talks

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

PKR polls: Saifuddin hints gunning for central committee role

PKR polls: Saifuddin hints gunning for central committee role

Even so, the foreign minister says he has yet to fully decide on which post to ultimately go for in the coming polls.