Archive - 18 August 2018

MCA using own logo shows it only represents one race, says Guan Eng

MCA using own logo shows it only represents one race, says Guan Eng

BALAKONG POLLS | Unlike MCA, he states, Harapan aims to unite M'sians of all races and religions.

15 pemimpin Umno direhatkan cerita karut, kata Annuar

15 pemimpin Umno direhatkan cerita karut, kata Annuar

Antara pemimpin yang didakwa minta direhatkan sementara itu ialah Datuk Seri Najib Razak dan Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos.

Annuar: Umno is inclusive, doesn't discriminate against its leaders

Annuar: Umno is inclusive, doesn't discriminate against its leaders

Umno sec-gen dismisses report that 15 leaders have been told to ‘take a break’, including Najib.

In break from tradition, Senate to debate GST, SST before Agong's speech

In break from tradition, Senate to debate GST, SST before Agong's speech

The usual practice is to give thanks for and debate Agong’s speech for a session's first few days.  

Trust gov't, don't evade paying SST - Guan Eng

Trust gov't, don't evade paying SST - Guan Eng

Businesses should not attempt to evade the tax, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Ali Hamsa's contract extended until 2020 by previous gov't - sources

Ali Hamsa's contract extended until 2020 by previous gov't - sources

EXCLUSIVE | As such, the chief secretary to the gov't is unlikely to step down later this month. 

'AS tak bantah M'sia ambil Equanimity'

'AS tak bantah M'sia ambil Equanimity'

Tindakan menyita kapal persiaran mewah itu dimaklumkan kepada pihak berkuasa AS lebih awal, kata PM.

Ex-UN chief and Nobel peace laureate Kofi Annan dies

Ex-UN chief and Nobel peace laureate Kofi Annan dies

UPDATED 7.44PM | Annan, 80, of Ghanaian nationality, died in a hospital in Bern, Switzerland. 

Mahathir: US aware of Equanimity takeover but didn't object

Mahathir: US aware of Equanimity takeover but didn't object

PM responds to DOJ's claim that US gov't was not involved in yacht's transfer to M'sia. 

100 days later, more important is where M'sia is heading

100 days later, more important is where M'sia is heading

MP SPEAKS | Looking beyond the Harapan promises, there are ample signs we are heading towards greater integrity, rule of law and democracy.

BN's Lokman debuts 'designer' PAS-Umno shirt

BN's Lokman debuts 'designer' PAS-Umno shirt

However, PAS' Takiyuddin Hassan says the shirt, while creative, does not reflect any official cooperation between the two parties.

Don't repeat Sg Kandis offences, Bersih tells by-election candidates

Don't repeat Sg Kandis offences, Bersih tells by-election candidates

Old habits die hard, says electoral watchdog after releasing Sg Kandis observation report. 

Former cricketer Imran Khan sworn-in as Pakistan's PM

Former cricketer Imran Khan sworn-in as Pakistan's PM

His anti-corruption message has increasingly resonated with Pakistanis, especially the young.

Granting of citizenship not just for Indian community - Kula

Granting of citizenship not just for Indian community - Kula

The decision to grant citizenship status is for all races, said the human resource minister.

PKR polls: Saifuddin assures transparency, integrity in e-voting

PKR polls: Saifuddin assures transparency, integrity in e-voting

He says manipulation of data would not occur during the implementation of e-voting system.

Worst floods in a century kill scores in India's Kerala

Worst floods in a century kill scores in India's Kerala

It has killed 164 people and forced more than 200,000 into relief camps.

Harapan to use by-elections to introduce new logo - Wan Azizah

Harapan to use by-elections to introduce new logo - Wan Azizah

Pakatan Harapan will optimise the 21-day campaign period to introduce to voters its new official logo.

Saifuddin: Soda tax interesting idea to be considered

Saifuddin: Soda tax interesting idea to be considered

However, the Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs says government had not really looked into the proposal.

Ministry to hold congress on future of bumiputeras and nation

Ministry to hold congress on future of bumiputeras and nation

The Ministry of Economic Affairs will hold the congress on the Future of Bumiputeras & the Nation on Sept 1.

Ex-officials of Perak Football Association investigated by MACC

Ex-officials of Perak Football Association investigated by MACC

Investigations were made last week after the MACC received complaints from the public.

Young M’sian faces jail time for false police report in Thailand

Young M’sian faces jail time for false police report in Thailand

The man could be jailed if found guilty of filing a false police report about being robbed in Chiangmai.

PAS deputy: ‘Good start’ for Dr M to admit Harapan can’t fulfil 100-day targets

PAS deputy: ‘Good start’ for Dr M to admit Harapan can’t fulfil 100-day targets

100 DAYS | Tuan Ibrahim says regardless, voters should back the opposition to ensure Harapan fulfils its promises.

M’sia keen to tap Alibaba’s technology, says PM

M’sia keen to tap Alibaba’s technology, says PM

Mahathir says Alibaba has made full use of modern technology for the benefit of the people.

Asian Games: PM congratulates national Under-23 football team

Asian Games: PM congratulates national Under-23 football team

Mahathir congratulates the team for defeating South Korea 2-1.

Bomba guna kaedah 'water bombing' kawal kebakaran tanah gambut di Miri

Bomba guna kaedah 'water bombing' kawal kebakaran tanah gambut di Miri

Untuk mengawal kebakaran tanah gambut yang kini sudah menghampiri kawasan Komplek Kebajikan Hamidah Yakub.

Bursa likely to trade higher next week, retesting 1800 level

Bursa likely to trade higher next week, retesting 1800 level

This is spurred by improved sentiment in some domestic and external factors, dealers say.

Umno veep: Rakyat still dogged by ‘rice bowl issues’ after 100 days

Umno veep: Rakyat still dogged by ‘rice bowl issues’ after 100 days

100 DAYS | The Umno veep says people are beginning to see through Harapan gov't's political rhetoric.

Sixfold increase in attendance allowance being considered - S'gor speaker

Sixfold increase in attendance allowance being considered - S'gor speaker

INTERVIEW | This is among suggestions to ensure a livelier state assembly, says speaker Ng Suee Lim.

GST refunds: Guan Eng says police to record statement on 'missing' billions

GST refunds: Guan Eng says police to record statement on 'missing' billions

UPDATED 8.20PM | He says Najib ran out of excuses and must 'clear the air' over the RM19b shortfall.

Censure of Indira Gandhi judge 'history' under new gov't - Hanipa

Censure of Indira Gandhi judge 'history' under new gov't - Hanipa

Cases such as Appeals Court judge Hamid Sultan being reprimanded for a dissenting ruling will never be repeated, says the deputy minister.

Halimey janji selesai masalah infrastruktur pangsapuri kos rendah

Halimey janji selesai masalah infrastruktur pangsapuri kos rendah

Kata calon Pakatan Harapan PRK DUN Seri Setia, sekiranya dipilih menjadi wakil rakyat pada 8 Sept nanti.

Mahfuz: Foreign cooks OK, but not for Malaysian food

Mahfuz: Foreign cooks OK, but not for Malaysian food

Deputy minister also proposes that only head cooks should be from foreign countries.

Time to give birth to radical thinkers in our varsities

Time to give birth to radical thinkers in our varsities

COMMENT | We need to train them to be good ethical revolutioners .

Jho Low: Latest DOJ filing shows Dr M lied about US' complicity on yacht

Jho Low: Latest DOJ filing shows Dr M lied about US' complicity on yacht

UPDATED 12.54PM | The fugitive tycoon through his PR firm accuses Malaysia of 'flat out' lying over possession of the Equanimity.

Balakong straight fight: DAP adopts Harapan logo, MCA drops BN's for first time

Balakong straight fight: DAP adopts Harapan logo, MCA drops BN's for first time

UPDATED 11.40AM | BALAKONG POLLS | BN's Tan Chee Teong will take on Harapan's Wong Siew Ki.

Mukhriz: No more 'bedak' practice for politicians seeking football tickets

Mukhriz: No more 'bedak' practice for politicians seeking football tickets

The Kedah MB and Kedah Football Association (KFA) president doesn't want a repeat of last year’s Malaysia Cup finals.

A new puzzle for Harapan gov’t - the liberal-conservative conflict

A new puzzle for Harapan gov’t - the liberal-conservative conflict

100 DAYS | With greater freedom of speech comes a stronger push for and against collective opinions.

100 days later; big AES write-off; Jho Low has kids?

100 days later; big AES write-off; Jho Low has kids?

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

Nomination day for double Balakong, Seri Setia by-elections

Nomination day for double Balakong, Seri Setia by-elections

The by-elections for the two Selangor assembly seats are expected to be straight fights.

Yoursay: Harapan must summon moral courage to repeal Sedition Act

Yoursay: Harapan must summon moral courage to repeal Sedition Act

YOURSAY | ‘The coalition should not let opposition’s fearmongering dictate its priorities.’

Dakwaan dera di SJKT Keruh: EXCO minta ibu bapa temuinya

Dakwaan dera di SJKT Keruh: EXCO minta ibu bapa temuinya

Pada 7 Ogos lalu, Pejabat penyelaras BN bagi DUN Pengkalan Hulu menerima aduan berhubung dakwaan salah laku guru terhadap murid sehingga ada yang tidak berani ke sekolah.

Bendera HARAPAN dikibar buat pertama kali di PRK Balakong, Seri Setia

Bendera HARAPAN dikibar buat pertama kali di PRK Balakong, Seri Setia

DIKEMASKINI Pencalonan ditetapkan untuk bermula pukul 9 pagi dan akan berakhir pada pukul 10 pagi.

马哈迪端出执政成绩,60竞选承诺兑现21

马哈迪端出执政成绩,60竞选承诺兑现21

马哈迪表示,希望联盟政府执政满100日,一共兑现60项竞选承诺的21项。

首相强调践诺从未怠慢,内阁愿接受批评

首相强调践诺从未怠慢,内阁愿接受批评

马哈迪表示,希盟政府仍有许多没有施政经验的领袖,因此愿意接受人们的批评指教。

败选仍贪婪挑拨人民情绪,马哈迪痛斥国阵无耻

败选仍贪婪挑拨人民情绪,马哈迪痛斥国阵无耻

马哈迪挞伐国阵不知廉耻,败选后依然玩弄种族宗教课题,同时还设法染指过去的不义之财。