Archive - 8 September 2018

In new opposition alliance, BN gets short end of the stick

In new opposition alliance, BN gets short end of the stick

ANALYSIS | Balakong and Seri Setia by-election results indicate new alliance is more beneficial to PAS than BN.

MACC denies detention of ex-PAS rep politically motivated

MACC denies detention of ex-PAS rep politically motivated

It says allegations such as these as this could result in the commission's reputation being damaged.

'1MDB is but a glimpse into corrupt offshore financial system'

'1MDB is but a glimpse into corrupt offshore financial system'

Clare Rewcastle-Brown says laundering made possible by an 'army of willing helpers' around the world.

Official: Harapan retains Balakong with increased vote share

Official: Harapan retains Balakong with increased vote share

BALAKONG POLLS | Compared to GE14, Harapan's vote share for Balakong has increased by 7.5 percent.

Azmin's aide denies Rafizi's claims

Azmin's aide denies Rafizi's claims

Hilman Idham says Rafizi should campaign on his own strengths, instead of creating lies.

RM9.5m paid by Najib was to settle BN legal fees, says Shafee

RM9.5m paid by Najib was to settle BN legal fees, says Shafee

Lawyer asks why he is being harassed for merely receiving fees for services rendered to Umno and BN.

DAP respects PKR's decision to vacate a seat for Anwar

DAP respects PKR's decision to vacate a seat for Anwar

It is their right to do so, says DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng.

终承认收了纳吉950万,沙菲宜辩称是律师费

终承认收了纳吉950万,沙菲宜辩称是律师费

“我记得接受这些官司,为巫统与其他客户处理天价索偿的诽谤法律事务。”

Polls for twin by-elections close; follow Malaysiakini's live reports

Polls for twin by-elections close; follow Malaysiakini's live reports

Turnout expected to be below 50 percent.

Guan Eng wants biggest federal aid recipient Kelantan to get finances in order

Guan Eng wants biggest federal aid recipient Kelantan to get finances in order

He said that from 2013 until 2017, Kelantan received RM363 million in financial deficit assistance.

欣慰团结党立党二年,慕尤丁:谨慎纳巫统成员

欣慰团结党立党二年,慕尤丁:谨慎纳巫统成员

“感谢真主,团结党就要庆祝两周年党庆了,这绝对是历史性的一刻。”

Perak Health Dept: Navy cadet's postmortem report given to family

Perak Health Dept: Navy cadet's postmortem report given to family

Lawyers had claimed that Soosaimanicckam's family were denied the report by the Seri Manjung Hopsital.

CM: Mengkuang Dam expected to operate at full capacity by 2020

CM: Mengkuang Dam expected to operate at full capacity by 2020

Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow says the dam has been expanded to store up to 73.5 billion litres of water.

Rafizi: Azmin went to Turkey to ask for PKR presidency

Rafizi: Azmin went to Turkey to ask for PKR presidency

'If this story wasn't true, I would not say it live like this," deputy president hopeful tells a ceramah audience.

Shafee: Dr M pushed for Najib to appoint me as Anwar prosecutor

Shafee: Dr M pushed for Najib to appoint me as Anwar prosecutor

UPDATED 5.40PM | He says Najib was initially reluctant to appoint him to handle the Sodomy II appeals.

Syariah caning milder than school’s version - T’gganu MB

Syariah caning milder than school’s version - T’gganu MB

It is not as bad as it sounds...don’t put syariah caning in the same context as the civil ones, says Ahmad Samsuri

Johor gov't to focus on developing northern region

Johor gov't to focus on developing northern region

The goal is to create an agricultural, stock-breeding and agro-tourism destination, says state consumerism committee chair. 

Honour promise of political non-interference, grant varsities autonomy

Honour promise of political non-interference, grant varsities autonomy

LETTER | Authorities should also respect students’ constitutional right to assemble peacefully.

'PKR election e-voting system won't be easily manipulated'

'PKR election e-voting system won't be easily manipulated'

The election committee says the system is not online, and the software isn't available to others.

Man dies after allegedly being trampled upon by elephant

Man dies after allegedly being trampled upon by elephant

The victim sustained head injuries and broke his arm in the attack near Padang Terap, Kedah.

The bumiputera economic agenda is still relevant

The bumiputera economic agenda is still relevant

COMMENT | Only the approach of the old NEP has outlived its usefulness, but not its aim.

Waythamoorthy to lead new party for Indian advancement

Waythamoorthy to lead new party for Indian advancement

M'sian Advancement Party aims to move community away from being a welfare and handout-based group.

We’ll be back - arrested student to Maszlee

We’ll be back - arrested student to Maszlee

UPDATED 4.40PM | Police chief says an Education Ministry official lodged a report on the gathering.

Muhyiddin: No power struggle between Anwar, Dr M

Muhyiddin: No power struggle between Anwar, Dr M

INTERVIEW | The Bersatu president says transition of power must be done at the right time.

Mindef approves RM407k additional allocation for lift repairs

Mindef approves RM407k additional allocation for lift repairs

Mat Sabu says despite tight finances, gov't will not scrimp on the troops' welfare.

Joint billing for water supply, sewage services by year end

Joint billing for water supply, sewage services by year end

Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar says the system was implemented in Labuan over the past few years and is very effective.

Singapore DPM pays courtesy call on Sabah YDP

Singapore DPM pays courtesy call on Sabah YDP

The visit is held in conjunction with Teo’s three-day visit to Sabah beginning Friday.

Wan Azizah confirms plan of a seat being vacated for Anwar soon

Wan Azizah confirms plan of a seat being vacated for Anwar soon

She says a few MPs have offered to pave way for the incoming PKR president in Parliament.

By-elections: Voter turnout around 30pct by afternoon

By-elections: Voter turnout around 30pct by afternoon

The EC urges voters to head to polling centres to avoid congestion later.

China's August trade surplus with US widens to record US$31b

China's August trade surplus with US widens to record US$31b

The amount surpasses the previous record of $28.93 billion set in June.

“很多贪腐元素”,阿兹敏揭马新高铁成本涨原因

“很多贪腐元素”,阿兹敏揭马新高铁成本涨原因

阿兹敏揭露,马新高铁成本膨胀,因为包含了“很多贪腐元素”。

104 flood victims evacuated in Batu Pahat

104 flood victims evacuated in Batu Pahat

Continuous rain since yesterday result in flash flood affecting 41 families in Kampung Sungai Suloh and Sungai Ayam.

Halimey casts his ballot in SK Lindungan

Halimey casts his ballot in SK Lindungan

SERI SETIA POLLS | The Harapan candidate arrives at 8.40am accompanied by family members.

Maszlee: My officers negotiated sit-in protest students' release

Maszlee: My officers negotiated sit-in protest students' release

UPDATED 2.20PM | The minister says the duo defied police instructions to move away from the main gate.

Two health scares at US airports linked to Mecca pilgrims - US officials

Two health scares at US airports linked to Mecca pilgrims - US officials

Passengers with flu-like symptoms undergoing tests, officials rule out MERS.

EC to reevaluate suitable campaign period

EC to reevaluate suitable campaign period

The commission received various feedback to the 21-day campaign period for the twin by-elections today.

Gay rights rule change sets up battle in conservative India

Gay rights rule change sets up battle in conservative India

It no longer carries the punishment of up to 10 years in prison.

MCA candidate 'excited to see name on ballot paper'

MCA candidate 'excited to see name on ballot paper'

BALAKONG POLLS | Local boy, Tan Chee Teong, casts his vote in Batu 11, Cheras.

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retire on Monday, says report

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma to retire on Monday, says report

The former English teacher seeks to focus on philanthropy in education.

Jokowi picks Asian Games chief to run re-election campaign

Jokowi picks Asian Games chief to run re-election campaign

Thohir is also chairperson of Italian soccer club Inter Milan.

Harapan minister, deputy slam arrest of student protesters

Harapan minister, deputy slam arrest of student protesters

UPDATED 3.53PM | Saifuddin Abdullah and Hanipa Maidin say it goes against the constitutional right to protest peacefully.

Myanmar says international court has no jurisdiction in Rohingya crisis

Myanmar says international court has no jurisdiction in Rohingya crisis

It describes ICC ruling as 'the result of faulty procedure and is of dubious legal merit'.

Dr M hopes to find successor in Bersatu soon

Dr M hopes to find successor in Bersatu soon

INTERVIEW | He says there are many young capable leaders, like Syed Saddiq and Mohd Rafiq.

To hell with ‘HLGBTs’

To hell with ‘HLGBTs’

COMMENT | Expose those who persecute the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

Fight graft or suffer Umno's fate, Dr M tells Bersatu

Fight graft or suffer Umno's fate, Dr M tells Bersatu

INTERVIEW | Mahathir, however, says he is still an Umno man at heart.

Muhyiddin: Bersatu has come a long way in two years

Muhyiddin: Bersatu has come a long way in two years

INTERVIEW | Some had said the party, which was formed in 2016, would not last a year.

Student activists arrested at MOE sit-in

Student activists arrested at MOE sit-in

The two, released a few hours later, were protesting Education Minister Maszlee Malik's appointment as IIUM president.

Fear and loathing in Putrajaya redux

Fear and loathing in Putrajaya redux

COMMENT | There are elements within the bureaucracy who have decided to take sides.

Dr M chides MB on Forest City; twin by-election campaigns end

Dr M chides MB on Forest City; twin by-election campaigns end

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

Seri Setia, Balakong go to polls in twin by-elections

Seri Setia, Balakong go to polls in twin by-elections

The Election Commission estimates a 70 percent turnout of the over 110,000 registered voters in the two constituencies.

Azmin: HSR price inflated by ‘many corrupt elements’

Azmin: HSR price inflated by ‘many corrupt elements’

‘Once the economic crisis is over, we will continue this project…’

Vacancy for Anwar will happen next week, says Rafizi

Vacancy for Anwar will happen next week, says Rafizi

A PKR MP will vacate his seat to facilitate Anwar's return to Parliament.

Yoursay: Forest City claims - Dr M playing politics, not economics

Yoursay: Forest City claims - Dr M playing politics, not economics

YOURSAY | ‘Foreigners buying property in M’sia and getting PR are two separate matters.’