Archive - 3 August 2018

Tajuddin fires 'Christian DAP' salvo to close BN's Sg Kandis campaign

Tajuddin fires 'Christian DAP' salvo to close BN's Sg Kandis campaign

SG KANDIS POLLS | Pasir Salak MP lists out 'Christian' cabinet ministers and warns that DAP will turn Malaysia into a republic.

Azmin urges voters to not give ‘party of thieves' even one seat

Azmin urges voters to not give ‘party of thieves' even one seat

'We cannot give even one seat to a party of thieves and crooks', says ex-S'gor MB.

PSD: Salaries for some political appointees delayed due to incomplete paperwork

PSD: Salaries for some political appointees delayed due to incomplete paperwork

Political appointees unpaid due to incomplete paperwork, failure to meet appointment conditions.

Wan Azizah: S'gor bawah HARAPAN, buat apa mahu tukar?

Wan Azizah: S'gor bawah HARAPAN, buat apa mahu tukar?

SG KANDIS | Presiden PKR tegaskan tiada keperluan untuk pengundi di kawasan itu menukar wakil rakyat mereka kepada BN.

MB: Splash accepts Air Selangor's acquisition offer ' in principle'

MB: Splash accepts Air Selangor's acquisition offer ' in principle'

S'gor MB says the acquisition would not involve any financial allocation from the Selangor state government.

Ex-CEO remanded for alleged false claims totalling RM9.8million

Ex-CEO remanded for alleged false claims totalling RM9.8million

Perak MACC says the claims were racked up over five years by the state-owned agency.
 

Rain forecast for Sg Kandis polling day

Rain forecast for Sg Kandis polling day

SG KANDIS POLLS | Polling hours extended by 30 minutes, number of streams increased to 109 from 88 in GE14.

Bekas personaliti Astro AEC antara calon DAP di Balakong

Bekas personaliti Astro AEC antara calon DAP di Balakong

PRK BALAKONG | Nama Yunna Tan, hos bagi program Evening Edition dan Prime Tal" disenarai pendek bagi kerusi berkenaan.

阿兹曼辞亚通集团主席职

阿兹曼辞亚通集团主席职

亚通集团宣布阿兹曼莫达已辞去董事主席、非独立非执行董事和国库控股代表的职位。

Saya bukan macam Lokman, tak banyak harta - Zawawi

Saya bukan macam Lokman, tak banyak harta - Zawawi

SG KANDIS | Calon PKR nafi tuduhan bahawa beliau melakukan rasuah pilihan raya.

Religious tolerance should go both ways

Religious tolerance should go both ways

LETTER | Zakir Naik is not a voter yet the government respects him more than the Malaysian Indian voter.

Opcom公司:竞标马电讯合约无利益冲突

Opcom公司:竞标马电讯合约无利益冲突

“Opcom公司竞标来自官联公司或其他合约,不存任何利益冲突。”

江山易改,朋党复辟?

江山易改,朋党复辟?

马哈迪高调入主国库控股,其实是间接控制国家投资命脉,与纳吉出任一马公司主席如出一辙。

Mawi 'Black Komando' lari 30km untuk BN

Mawi 'Black Komando' lari 30km untuk BN

SG KANDIS | Mawi mahu sedarkan rakyat mengenai sumbangan BN dan janji yang ditunaikannya untuk mansuhkan tol Batu Tiga dan Sg Rasau.

Thai cops net 10 M'sian 'Macau scam' suspects in Bangkok raid

Thai cops net 10 M'sian 'Macau scam' suspects in Bangkok raid

The syndicate targeted Malaysians and was high on the Malaysian police's wanted list. 

No conflict of interest in bidding for GLC deals: Mokhzani-led Opcom

No conflict of interest in bidding for GLC deals: Mokhzani-led Opcom

The fiber optics manufacturer says it will continue to actively bid for projects and contracts.

Pegawai keselamatan ganti polis kawal pintu masuk DUN Perak

Pegawai keselamatan ganti polis kawal pintu masuk DUN Perak

Ia bagi mengelakkan kejadian pada 2009 apabila pihak polis menyerbu masuk ke dalam DUN berulang.

Bebaskan MBM dari belitan parti politik, gesa Pemuda AMANAH

Bebaskan MBM dari belitan parti politik, gesa Pemuda AMANAH

Pemimpin Majlis Belia Malaysia yang berkempen untuk calon Umno pada PRU14 lalu perlu letak jawatan, kata Shazni Munir.

Vote for Lokman to ensure 'strong' opposition voice, pleads Najib

Vote for Lokman to ensure 'strong' opposition voice, pleads Najib

SG KANDIS POLLS | The BN candidate for is a 'highly educated' champion of race, religion and country, he says.

“SK补选是不可能任务”,惟洛曼寄望民政票翻盘

“SK补选是不可能任务”,惟洛曼寄望民政票翻盘

“我预料,选票将会出现巨大转折。但也要看转变的幅度有多大。”

接逾50份入党申请,行动党拟开布城支部

接逾50份入党申请,行动党拟开布城支部

行动党接获逾50名前高级公务员等马来人的入党申请,因此随之筹备开设布城支部。

Malaysia-China relations: Wayang Kulit and the Rising Dragon

Malaysia-China relations: Wayang Kulit and the Rising Dragon

COMMENT | Beijing can either play hardball with PM Mahathir or renegotiate signed deals to show it's sensitive to needs of the new gov't.

Perak assembly installs own guards to thwart cops booting speaker again

Perak assembly installs own guards to thwart cops booting speaker again

Speaker Ngeh Koo Ham calls the 2009 incident ' a dark spot' in Perak's history. 

Insufficient operating budget keeping Sukhoi jets grounded

Insufficient operating budget keeping Sukhoi jets grounded

RMAF says more funds are needed, 10-year-old jets need mandatory maintenance repairs.

Car, driver, staff - perks galore for Perak opposition leader

Car, driver, staff - perks galore for Perak opposition leader

Speaker says debate time for opposition leader also increased to an hour.

In historic move, DAP opens first Putrajaya branch

In historic move, DAP opens first Putrajaya branch

Members include former senior civil servants with 'Datuk Seri' titles, says Tan Kok Wai.

Report: Johor Umno vans seized for money laundering probe

Report: Johor Umno vans seized for money laundering probe

The state Umno chief, however, could not confirm if the seizure was linked to the 1MDB or SRC International probe. 

Pasir Gudang MP files appeal over sedition discharge, seeks acquittal

Pasir Gudang MP files appeal over sedition discharge, seeks acquittal

Hassan Karim wants a full acquittal on three charges of making allegedly seditious remarks about S'gor sultan. 

Khazanah confirms EPF boss is its new MD

Khazanah confirms EPF boss is its new MD

Shahril Ridza Ridzuan is scheduled to report for duty on Aug 20, it said.

Popular TV personality Mahadzir Lokman dies

Popular TV personality Mahadzir Lokman dies

The 61-year-old was found dead in a hotel room in Kota Kinabalu, this morning.

Okay not to comply with manifesto, Gerakan tells Harapan

Okay not to comply with manifesto, Gerakan tells Harapan

Gerakan believes the gov’t should reintroduce GST as it will benefit the people.

Tale of two brothers – Proton and Perodua

Tale of two brothers – Proton and Perodua

LETTER | One was pampered and the other had to fend for itself.

Speech 'too free' under Harapan, cautions Tuan Ibrahim

Speech 'too free' under Harapan, cautions Tuan Ibrahim

INTERVIEW | While it's better than under BN, he says Harapan needs to check unbridled criticism of Islam.

Awasi kebebasan melampau, kata PAS

Awasi kebebasan melampau, kata PAS

WAWANCARA | Ruang yang tersedia di bawah kerajaan baru bagus, tapi boleh disalahgunakan  pihak tertentu untuk mengancam Islam dan Melayu, kata Tuan Ibrahim.

Gurney Drive-Bayan Lepas causeway a good idea

Gurney Drive-Bayan Lepas causeway a good idea

LETTER | It will also spawn sites on its embankments for tourism spots.

Teach ICT in the classroom, not outside

Teach ICT in the classroom, not outside

LETTER | It enhances children learning and supports education goals.

巫统投桃报李,宣布SS补选让路伊党

巫统投桃报李,宣布SS补选让路伊党

更新 巫统报李投桃,宣布退出斯里斯蒂亚补选,让路给伊党。

BN gives way to PAS to contest in Seri Setia by-election

BN gives way to PAS to contest in Seri Setia by-election

As a gesture to appreciate PAS' 'sacrifice' in letting Umno contest in Sg Kandis, says BN deputy chair.

Penang PKR: Anwar-Azmin combo can fend off internal, external challenges

Penang PKR: Anwar-Azmin combo can fend off internal, external challenges

Azmin has been at the frontline of the reformasi struggle since 1998, says Mansor Othman.

Kita Lawan: Timb menteri, MP dan bekas aktivis BERSIH dibebaskan

Kita Lawan: Timb menteri, MP dan bekas aktivis BERSIH dibebaskan

Ini selepas TPP memaklumkan bahawa AGC telah menerima surat perwakilan dan bersetuju menggugurkan pertuduhan.

Jepun tak keberatan China jadi 'kuasa Asia' tapi...

Jepun tak keberatan China jadi 'kuasa Asia' tapi...

Duta Jepun ke Malaysia menyebut 'formasi terbang sekawanan angsa' bagi menjelaskan dinamik hubungan dua negara itu.

Court acquits trio for taking part in Kita Lawan rally

Court acquits trio for taking part in Kita Lawan rally

UPDATED 1.38PM | AGC drops charges against MPs Sim Tze Tzin and Maria Chin and activist Mandeep Singh.

Why Penang’s expensive LRT plan must be reviewed

Why Penang’s expensive LRT plan must be reviewed

ANALYSIS | Has the state done a financial analysis on the expected annual deficit of operating the LRT?

Apple breaches $1 trillion stock market valuation

Apple breaches $1 trillion stock market valuation

In a memo to staff, Apple says the valuation was a significant milestone but "not the most important measure" of the company's success.

Sivarasa: Ministry will help gazette Orang Asli land

Sivarasa: Ministry will help gazette Orang Asli land

The deputy minister is meeting K’tan to resolve long-standing customary land tussles.

Pompeo takes Indo-Pacific vision to Mahathir

Pompeo takes Indo-Pacific vision to Mahathir

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo begins a four-day visit to Asia.

UNISEL: Prof Dr Shaharuddin permata tak ternilai

UNISEL: Prof Dr Shaharuddin permata tak ternilai

Allahyarham banyak perkenal dasar baru, antaranya beri kebebasan politik kampus kepada pelajar, kata kenyataan universiti itu.

Trump received letter from N Korea's Kim on Aug 1 - White House

Trump received letter from N Korea's Kim on Aug 1 - White House

However, no second meeting between the two leaders is currently planned. 

Pakistani opposition to challenge Khan with own PM candidate in parliament

Pakistani opposition to challenge Khan with own PM candidate in parliament

While it won't derail Imran Khan's election as prime minister, it could leave him with a thin majority that makes enacting his agenda difficult.

Syed Saddiq's 'macai politik' label courts flak

Syed Saddiq's 'macai politik' label courts flak

The remark is not befitting for a minister and insults youths, say former and current Umno youth leaders. 

Are political appointees going for good?

Are political appointees going for good?

COMMENT | Or will the new regime simply replace them with their own?

Trump's attacks on media may lead to violence: UN expert

Trump's attacks on media may lead to violence: UN expert

His attacks on the press are designed to raise doubts about verifiable facts.

Yoursay: Right move to stop using taxpayer money to prop up Utusan

Yoursay: Right move to stop using taxpayer money to prop up Utusan

YOURSAY | ‘Let the free market decide if the newspaper will thrive or die.’

A collective of fears and insecurities

A collective of fears and insecurities

COMMENT | The rhetoric of a besieged race and religion didn’t appeal in GE14.

Two cunning ‘foxes’: Mahathir and Anwar

Two cunning ‘foxes’: Mahathir and Anwar

COMMENT | They have their roles to play, but we need to move on, sooner the better.

Yoursay: Khazanah shake-up – witch-hunt or painful decisions?

Yoursay: Khazanah shake-up – witch-hunt or painful decisions?

YOURSAY | Was there a consensus in the cabinet on Khazanah shake-up?

Pricewaterhouse appointed to probe alleged Usas mismanagement

Pricewaterhouse appointed to probe alleged Usas mismanagement

VC Nordin Kardi goes on leave as Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah in Kuala Kangsar is probed.

Sabah cabinet has approved proposal to build I-Port - Junz

Sabah cabinet has approved proposal to build I-Port - Junz

The the i-Port in Kibagu, Sepanggar will handle fish landing operations once completed.

Dr M quells Khazanah post flak; Anwar rubbishes audio clip

Dr M quells Khazanah post flak; Anwar rubbishes audio clip

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