Archive - 10 September 2018

Consumers can lodge SST-related complaints via Whatsapp

Consumers can lodge SST-related complaints via Whatsapp

Saifuddin Nasution says action will be taken within 24 hours.

Dr Siddiq Fadzil Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1440

Dr Siddiq Fadzil Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1440

Presiden Kolej Dar Al-Hikmah itu menasihati masyarakat agar sentiasa positif dan menerima perbezaan kaum di negara ini.

Maszlee and protesting students to finally meet

Maszlee and protesting students to finally meet

While appreciating the gesture, Asheeq reminds Maszlee not to act only after an issue becomes heated.

Suspect in Alor Limbat rep murder case shot dead

Suspect in Alor Limbat rep murder case shot dead

Police say he was high on the wanted list for 12 serious crimes including the murder of Alias Abdullah.

Nibong Tebal MP denies vacating seat for Anwar

Nibong Tebal MP denies vacating seat for Anwar

Mansor Othman says this after a message went viral on the WhatsApp that he would do so.

Guan Eng slams Najib on SST implementation

Guan Eng slams Najib on SST implementation

He questions the ex-PM for complaining about SST but did not when BN gov't implemented GST. 

Deputy minister's ex-aide detained over upskirt video

Deputy minister's ex-aide detained over upskirt video

Police say this is to facilitate probe under the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of a person.

Penang gov't will appeal to PM to consider reinstating PPS

Penang gov't will appeal to PM to consider reinstating PPS

Exco member Phee Boon Poh says they would send an official letter and a report on the team. 

Rights chief Bachelet takes on China, other powers in first speech

Rights chief Bachelet takes on China, other powers in first speech

She highlights 'deeply disturbing allegations' of large-scale arbitrary detentions of Uighurs.

Bauxite licenses won't be issued if moratorium violated - Xavier

Bauxite licenses won't be issued if moratorium violated - Xavier

He says the ministry was informed there were individuals carrying out bauxite mining activities illegally.  

Tian Chua shoots back at Rafizi: Is PKR becoming a secret society?

Tian Chua shoots back at Rafizi: Is PKR becoming a secret society?

The two continue sparring over who knows and who doesn't know which seat Anwar will contest.

S’gor PAS instructs prep for Pandan by-election, 'most likely' for Anwar

S’gor PAS instructs prep for Pandan by-election, 'most likely' for Anwar

'You’re not going to ask someone else to vacate their seat when your own wife is an MP,' says Sallehen Mukhyi.  

Guan Eng: 1MDB-linked funds from S'pore mere 'tip of iceberg'

Guan Eng: 1MDB-linked funds from S'pore mere 'tip of iceberg'

Finance minister thanks attorney-general for his efforts in recovering 1MDB assets.

Ramkarpal regrets mooting use of sedition law

Ramkarpal regrets mooting use of sedition law

He says it was an error on his part to suggest this with regard to the former IGP.

M'sian activist barred from entering Vietnam for WEF meet

M'sian activist barred from entering Vietnam for WEF meet

She is scheduled to take part in a World Economic Forum panel meet which the country is hosting.

Wife of Cradle Fund CEO remanded three more days

Wife of Cradle Fund CEO remanded three more days

Magistrate allows police application to extend her remand in connection with the June 14 murder case.

Can we afford new fighter jets?

Can we afford new fighter jets?

COMMENT | The problems with Sukhois should be a red flag for us to ponder our defence priorities and what we can afford.

S'pore to return RM46m from 1MDB, SRC-linked accounts

S'pore to return RM46m from 1MDB, SRC-linked accounts

The money will be credited to a special bank account for 1MDB funds recovery.

Cops receive report on man caught upskirting

Cops receive report on man caught upskirting

The case is being probed for insulting the modesty of a person. 

PAS-Umno pact not working, says ex-Umno Youth No 2

PAS-Umno pact not working, says ex-Umno Youth No 2

The three by-elections showed moderate and centrist policies are the way forward, says Khairul Azwan.

Time for Malays’ own quiet revolution

Time for Malays’ own quiet revolution

COMMENT | Quit the endless drawn-out congresses and disruptive rousing rallies. Buckle down to some serious work.

PKR to announce vacancy for Anwar on Wednesday

PKR to announce vacancy for Anwar on Wednesday

UPDATED 2.24PM | Party sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution says the PKR president-elect will choose between two seats.

Deputy minister denies Johor sultan, TMJ being monitored by gov't

Deputy minister denies Johor sultan, TMJ being monitored by gov't

UPDATED 6.03PM | He says the Johor royalty should provide further information on their surveillance allegation.

DAP too had 'unholy pact' with PAS before, says MCA's Ti

DAP too had 'unholy pact' with PAS before, says MCA's Ti

MCA also accuses DAP of pushing Umno and PAS to the far right and allegedly putting the country danger.

New party 'MAP' for the Indian community - Waytha

New party 'MAP' for the Indian community - Waytha

The minister comments on the setting up of his new outfit, the Malaysia Advancement Party. 

Silent demo over arrest of dead Cradle Fund CEO's stepsons

Silent demo over arrest of dead Cradle Fund CEO's stepsons

Family, friends and relatives gather outside the Magistrate's Court and ask that the rights of the two boys be protected.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down as chair in one year

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down as chair in one year

Current CEO Daniel Zhang will assume his position. 

Rafizi: The Anwars mortgaged house to fund GE14 campaign

Rafizi: The Anwars mortgaged house to fund GE14 campaign

The PKR deputy president hopeful snipes at Azmin again, this time for 'failing to help' find funds for the party.

Dakwa istana diintip: Polis siasat bukti jika ada

Dakwa istana diintip: Polis siasat bukti jika ada

Kerajaan atau parti tidak keluarkan arahan untuk pantau TMJ dan Sultan Johor, kata timbalan menteri.

Malays smart enough to succeed if not for poor work ethic - Dr M

Malays smart enough to succeed if not for poor work ethic - Dr M

INTERVIEW | PM says Malays are intellectually similar to the Chinese, but not culturally motivated to work hard.

Umno's stagnant pool, bottom feeders and the Malay psyche

Umno's stagnant pool, bottom feeders and the Malay psyche

COMMENT | Without a change from the religious-centric environment, the Malays will continually drift towards religious conservatism.

Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang face 'political indoctrination' - HRW

Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang face 'political indoctrination' - HRW

Chinese Muslims held in internment camps are reportedly barred from using Islamic greetings, learn Mandarin and sing propaganda songs.

M'sian diplomats preparing for Dr M's NY visit for UN meet

M'sian diplomats preparing for Dr M's NY visit for UN meet

The premier is expected to make a three-day visit in end of Sept and address the 73rd UN General Assembly.

Do not defend bad leaders - Anwar

Do not defend bad leaders - Anwar

The PKR president-elect urges people not to back corrupt leaders just because they are of the same race and religion.

Kikis sikap sokong pemimpin membuta tuli

Kikis sikap sokong pemimpin membuta tuli

Jangan hanya kerana memiliki persamaan bangsa, budaya atau agama maka kebejatan tetap dibela, kata Anwar.

Indian M'sians do not need a party to represent them

Indian M'sians do not need a party to represent them

COMMENT | The whole idea of ‘Indian representation’ is a political red herring.

Yoursay: Don’t forget to cane errant politicians too

Yoursay: Don’t forget to cane errant politicians too

YOURSAY | Cane them at the stadium whenever they steal money or accept ‘dedak’ from Umno.

Johor royalty claims monitored by Putrajaya; PAS sees results in Umno pact

Johor royalty claims monitored by Putrajaya; PAS sees results in Umno pact

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