Archive - 12 August 2018

Pengerusi DAP dilantik duta khas ke China

Pengerusi DAP dilantik duta khas ke China

Beliau menggantikan bekas presiden MCA Tan SRi Ong Ka Ting yang memegang jawatan itu ketika pentadbiran BN.

'Guan Eng perlu buktikan mahu bantu orang miskin'

'Guan Eng perlu buktikan mahu bantu orang miskin'

"...dan bukan hanya mahu tolong golongan kaya, peniaga dan ekonomi gelap," kata bekas perdana menteri kepada menteri kewangan.

Syed Saddiq accepts Dr M's reminder on Mara

Syed Saddiq accepts Dr M's reminder on Mara

The institution is close to the hearts of many, including himself, says minister.

Najib: Guan Eng must prove he's not someone who stands for the rich

Najib: Guan Eng must prove he's not someone who stands for the rich

He says the aid Lim cited were laughable because they were already provided by the previous gov't.

Malaysia tak perlu lagi pandang tinggi Arab Saudi

Malaysia tak perlu lagi pandang tinggi Arab Saudi

ULASAN | Tindakan kerajaan HARAPAN tarik balik tentera dan tutup King Salman Centre for International Peace adalah keputusan tepat.

Zuraida: Pihak tuduh saya tak efektif masih mentah, tak menyerlah

Zuraida: Pihak tuduh saya tak efektif masih mentah, tak menyerlah

PEMILIHAN PKR | Ketua sayap wanita itu percaya mereka yang membuat tuduhan itu akan bertanding pada pemilihan parti.

Zuraida ignores remarks on her 'ineffective leadership'

Zuraida ignores remarks on her 'ineffective leadership'

Those who accused her are still 'raw and unpolished', says Wanita PKR chief.

Balakong polls: DAP will decide on candidate in a day or two

Balakong polls: DAP will decide on candidate in a day or two

The party already has a shortlist of candidates, says chairperson Tan Kok Wai. 

Company in tussle with Orang Asli claims it's the victim, appeals to Dr M

Company in tussle with Orang Asli claims it's the victim, appeals to Dr M

M7 Plantation Bhd denies using force to demolish the blockade, calling it a 'highly defamatory' allegation.

Splits deepen over Johnson's burqa comments

Splits deepen over Johnson's burqa comments

Former foreign minister says Muslim women who wear burqas look like letterboxes or bank robbers.

It's not free money but wealth redistribution, Najib tells Dr M

It's not free money but wealth redistribution, Najib tells Dr M

Former PM says this after Mahathir accused the BN gov't of conditioning M'sians to expect free money. 

Withdraw gracefully from bad trade deal

Withdraw gracefully from bad trade deal

COMMENT | The Harapan gov't should amend legislation in line with the needs of the new M'sia.

A shot in the arm for ringgit

A shot in the arm for ringgit

COMMENT | We need to present a fresh face to the financial community heralding a New Malaysia.

K'tan PAS: Strengthening syariah courts must involve Act 355

K'tan PAS: Strengthening syariah courts must involve Act 355

State ulama chief says this after welcoming government's plan to strengthen syariah courts holistically.

'Umno now needs to listen to the people'

'Umno now needs to listen to the people'

INTERVIEW | Air Tawar rep says Umno also must accept defeat and address what the people want.

Lim returns volley, tells Najib poor 'unfairly impacted' by GST

Lim returns volley, tells Najib poor 'unfairly impacted' by GST

This after the former PM says the rich would benefit the most from the abolition of GST.

Rafizi seeking to set up cooperative for PKR members

Rafizi seeking to set up cooperative for PKR members

The deputy president-hopeful claims it will help provide micro-credit schemes, training and cheaper rental space to members.

Health DG says healthcare for all, including LGBT

Health DG says healthcare for all, including LGBT

Following a viral FB posting, Noor Hisham says the ministry doesn't discriminate in delivering healthcare.

MAB needs an additional 150 pilots to stabilise system

MAB needs an additional 150 pilots to stabilise system

The national carrier is targeting to normalise its operations by early 2019, and has already recruited 62 new pilots.

'Conditioned by Najib, M’sians now expect free money when the gov't has none left'

'Conditioned by Najib, M’sians now expect free money when the gov't has none left'

Mahathir says all the gov'ts money is going into covering the hole left behind by the BN gov't.

14 areas flooded in Tawau

14 areas flooded in Tawau

Heavy rain since yesterday cause villages and houses to come under one metre of water.

MOF: No SST for construction services, building materials

MOF: No SST for construction services, building materials

Minister Lim Guan Eng hopes the abolition of GST and exemption of SST will ease the pressure on house, building prices.

Dr M: I put words into DOJ's mouth? I must be greater than Trump

Dr M: I put words into DOJ's mouth? I must be greater than Trump

Mahathir laughs off criticism from Jho Low that he had hijacked legal proceedings concerning seizure of the Equanimity.

The three events that foiled Najib's great kleptocracy cover-up

The three events that foiled Najib's great kleptocracy cover-up

MP SPEAKS | The DOJ punctured the massive 1MDB cover up, and the end of the gag order hit the final nail.

After Equanimity, M’sia looking to retrieve Low’s private jet

After Equanimity, M’sia looking to retrieve Low’s private jet

Premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad, however, doesn't give any details on efforts to bring back the jet, which is currently in Singapore.

Body of drowned Setiu pupil found

Body of drowned Setiu pupil found

Year Six pupil was reported missing while bathing at the Setiu Boardwalk with friends yesterday.

All 17 in RM3.5 million 'heist' at PMD released on bail

All 17 in RM3.5 million 'heist' at PMD released on bail

They were suspected of taking the money from former PM Najib Abdul Razak's office upon learning BN was losing the election.

腾空国席竞逐SS补选?努鲁否认铺路安华返国会

腾空国席竞逐SS补选?努鲁否认铺路安华返国会

更新  “首先,我确实听到这个消息,但那是假新闻。”

Jho Low on Equanimity: Dr M's 'hijacking' of legal proceedings 'embarrassing'

Jho Low on Equanimity: Dr M's 'hijacking' of legal proceedings 'embarrassing'

This comes after Mahathir claims US, Indonesian authorities worked with Malaysia to return the boat here.

Fact-checked journalism must endure

Fact-checked journalism must endure

COMMENT | ‘Only then can the mainstream media reclaim public trust and credibility lost during BN’s era.’

Nobel prize-winning author VS Naipaul dies aged 85 - BBC

Nobel prize-winning author VS Naipaul dies aged 85 - BBC

The Trinidad-born British author won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2001.

FBI probes theft, crashing of plane by US airline worker

FBI probes theft, crashing of plane by US airline worker

No motive is yet known although the 29-year-old man is believed to have been suicidal.

Former monk held on charges of killing bishop at Egyptian monastery

Former monk held on charges of killing bishop at Egyptian monastery

The case prompts the Coptic church to launch sweeping measures, including freezing the intake of new monks.

PKR polls: Rafizi calls for 'brotherly spirit' to prevail

PKR polls: Rafizi calls for 'brotherly spirit' to prevail

He urges those keen to contest various leadership posts to close ranks once the party polls are over. 

Yoursay: BN is no more - no point still trying to grope for meaning

Yoursay: BN is no more - no point still trying to grope for meaning

YOURSAY | 'Umno must do a thorough house cleaning and get rid of its racialist mentality.'

S’wak Report editor to launch book on 1MDB saga

S’wak Report editor to launch book on 1MDB saga

Clare Rewcastle-Brown says her new book will give the ‘story behind the story’ of the international scandal.

No compromise in solving cyanide pollution from industrial mining

No compromise in solving cyanide pollution from industrial mining

MP SPEAKS | Despite a disheartening start in Parliament, I welcome minister's intention to visit Bukit Koman gold mine.

Rosmah's jewellery in spotlight again; Dr M challenges Jho Low

Rosmah's jewellery in spotlight again; Dr M challenges Jho Low

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