Archive - 13 September 2018

Over a million Mykad missing since 2016 - NRD

Over a million Mykad missing since 2016 - NRD

The bulk of the cases were due to the owner's carelessness, says the deputy DG. 

Danyal denies 'PD move' will sideline army retirees

Danyal denies 'PD move' will sideline army retirees

He says he will continue with his services there and urges them to support Harapan.

FGV's Zakaria refutes getting sacked, says he 'relinquished' position

FGV's Zakaria refutes getting sacked, says he 'relinquished' position

FGV said he had been terminated from its board of directors effective yesterday.

RM2.6b 'contingency funds' from Saudi king's 'company', claims Najib

RM2.6b 'contingency funds' from Saudi king's 'company', claims Najib

The ex-PM, in another lengthy Facebook post, chronicles the alleged story behind the controversial 'donation'.

Our sad and gloomy KLIA

Our sad and gloomy KLIA

LETTER | Are we really trapped in the “tidak apa” mentality?

Sale of Lamborghinis in M'sia up 50 pct

Sale of Lamborghinis in M'sia up 50 pct

The marque launches a refurbished showroom and service centre to cope with the demand.

Nazri says will campaign for Anwar in PD by-election

Nazri says will campaign for Anwar in PD by-election

He claims he will do this as part of his efforts to align Umno with PKR.

Report: Tian Chua claims Rafizi using 'PD move' for own benefit

Report: Tian Chua claims Rafizi using 'PD move' for own benefit

He also insists that vacating the PD seat was not discussed at political bureau meeting.

Don’t just blame Anwar for the by-election

Don’t just blame Anwar for the by-election

LETTER | I feel the elitist forces in this country are just too afraid of Anwar moving closer to become the next PM.

'Initiate a Royal Commission on the May 13 riots’

'Initiate a Royal Commission on the May 13 riots’

LETTER | Malaysians need to know the truth about the May 13 riots to be able to move forward as a nation.

PAS: Federal gov't should adopt K'tan as model state

PAS: Federal gov't should adopt K'tan as model state

Ulama wing chief says the state's surplus budget last year and its zero corruption record were proof.

Cops say Najib got RM2.973b: Here's where it came from

Cops say Najib got RM2.973b: Here's where it came from

The sum includes the infamous US$681mil allegedly siphoned from 1MDB under the 'Tanore phase'.

We will win if given independent high court judge, says Shafee

We will win if given independent high court judge, says Shafee

He added that the charges against him were 'rushed' and the authorities had not completed their investigations.

Decision to vacate PD for Anwar made by PKR political bureau

Decision to vacate PD for Anwar made by PKR political bureau

Sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution denies claims that the decision was made 'without a meeting'.

Johor MCA deputy chairperson going for No 2 post

Johor MCA deputy chairperson going for No 2 post

Tee Siew Kiong says he was prepared to take on the responsibility to restore the dignity of the party. 

Najib accuses gov't of spooking lawyers, denying him fair trial

Najib accuses gov't of spooking lawyers, denying him fair trial

He also notes how Shafee was charged days after his disclosure concerning Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

'Ringgit performs better than other countries despite power transition'

'Ringgit performs better than other countries despite power transition'

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says the ringgit will improve further after BN-related scandals, like the 1MDB, are resolved. 

Country can grow 5pct and handle its debts - Guan Eng

Country can grow 5pct and handle its debts - Guan Eng

Finance minister adds there is an urgent need to review expensive development projects.

Shafee wants Gopal to recuse himself from his case

Shafee wants Gopal to recuse himself from his case

He says he will file an application to disqualify Gopal from conducting his case. 

Do not treat constituents like sheep

Do not treat constituents like sheep

By-elections should not be held according to the whims and fancies of elected representatives.

Shafee claims charges are 'nonsense', politically motivated

Shafee claims charges are 'nonsense', politically motivated

Najib's lawyer alleges that Anwar Ibrahim was involved in bringing charges against him. 

DIGP: No official claims for cash, valuables seized from Najib-linked probe

DIGP: No official claims for cash, valuables seized from Najib-linked probe

The police are also working with the authorities in several countries to assist the investigations.

RM9.5m for legal work after discount, insists Shafee after charged

RM9.5m for legal work after discount, insists Shafee after charged

He says the payment was for 46 election petitions in which he represented BN and Umno.

Penang gov’t queries SPAD over proposed LRT project

Penang gov’t queries SPAD over proposed LRT project

Penang CM says project proposal was submitted to SPAD in March 2016 but hasn't heard anything since then.

Police: RM2.97b entered Najib's account, 132 illicit fund transactions

Police: RM2.97b entered Najib's account, 132 illicit fund transactions

UPDATED 7.40PM | Police say the sum flowed through three phases – Good Star, Aabar and Tanore.

Umno Youth chief attends PAS Youth muktamar

Umno Youth chief attends PAS Youth muktamar

MUKTAMAR | Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki gets a warm welcome from the PAS Youth delegation in Kuala T'ganu.

'BN can kiss seats goodbye' - Wee says of Umno-PAS hook-up

'BN can kiss seats goodbye' - Wee says of Umno-PAS hook-up

MCA's No. 2 says the tie-up between the two parties would only benefit Harapan.

Anwar's decision to contest in PD made after considering all aspects

Anwar's decision to contest in PD made after considering all aspects

Negeri MB Aminuddin says the decision was the outcome of long and deep discussions.

Rakyat voted for us – Wan Azizah dismisses 'nepotism' claims

Rakyat voted for us – Wan Azizah dismisses 'nepotism' claims

'He was jailed for like, 10, 11 years, and now you all are saying he is impatient?'

PAS Ulama wing: GE14 campaigns sidelined religious values

PAS Ulama wing: GE14 campaigns sidelined religious values

This, it says, resulted in a rise of incidents of challenges against Islam following the general election.

Human Resources Ministry to amend nine acts this year - minister

Human Resources Ministry to amend nine acts this year - minister

This is so Malaysia's labour would be on par with international standards.

Have guts to swim against the tide in PD, Ramasamy tells MIC

Have guts to swim against the tide in PD, Ramasamy tells MIC

DAP leader tells MIC top leadership to put their foot down and save some dignity.

Shot orangutan found dead in Kinabatangan river

Shot orangutan found dead in Kinabatangan river

Sabah Wildlife Department says the orangutan had physical wounds on her abdomen, shoulder and foot.

Apex court questions if case against ex-CJ academic

Apex court questions if case against ex-CJ academic

Lawyers also argue on competency of seven-member bench.

FGV CEO suspended from duties, share trading temporarily halted

FGV CEO suspended from duties, share trading temporarily halted

The suspension follows after internal investigations into losses sustained by FGV and its shareholders.

Allegations of dirty accommodation at Sukma not true, says exco member

Allegations of dirty accommodation at Sukma not true, says exco member

Athletes and officials of the Sukma contingents we met with said no problem at all, adds Howard Lee.

Sultan: 'Outsiders' must stay out of Johor's Islamic affairs

Sultan: 'Outsiders' must stay out of Johor's Islamic affairs

Sultan Ibrahim says such matters will be decided by the state gov't on behalf to the ruler.

A guide to the charges against lawyer Shafee

A guide to the charges against lawyer Shafee

KINIGUIDE | M'kini explains the charges Najib's lawyer is facing and the Acts under which he has been charged.

Help Umno towards righteous path, PAS members told

Help Umno towards righteous path, PAS members told

MUKTAMAR | Hashim Jasin says PAS must take the lead now that there are attempts to 'sideline Islam'.

Postpone party polls until after by-election, urges PKR veep

Postpone party polls until after by-election, urges PKR veep

Shamsul Iskandar says party members should focus on winning in Port Dickson first.

Ahli politik Australia kritik perbuatan 'budaya buli wanita di Parlimen

Ahli politik Australia kritik perbuatan 'budaya buli wanita di Parlimen

Perbuatan itu mendapat perhatian ahli politik Julia Banks. 

JJ's RM2.1b estate: Widow, children get to intervene in mother's claim

JJ's RM2.1b estate: Widow, children get to intervene in mother's claim

This comes after Jamaluddin's mother Aminah Abdullah did not make an objection to the application.

MIC to sit out Port Dickson polls this time around

MIC to sit out Port Dickson polls this time around

UPDATED 3.30PM | Vigneswaran expresses disappointment with Umno for failing to discuss BN's plan to contest.  

14,000 illegal driving licences issued, 12 RTD officers arrested - Loke

14,000 illegal driving licences issued, 12 RTD officers arrested - Loke

UPDATED 7PM | 'Lesen terbang' motorists have one month to surrender licence to RTD.

Gunman kills 5 in central California mass shooting

Gunman kills 5 in central California mass shooting

The gunman is then chased by a deputy to a parking lot where he shot himself in the chest.

No need to ridicule Danyal for resigning

No need to ridicule Danyal for resigning

Vacating his seat to make way for Anwar is in line with Harapan's agreed succession plan.

Sistine Chapel Choir under financial investigation - Vatican

Sistine Chapel Choir under financial investigation - Vatican

The choir's layman manager and director, who is a priest, are being investigated for alleged embezzlement, fraud and money laundering.

Port Dickson polls: PAS to 'make way' for Umno

Port Dickson polls: PAS to 'make way' for Umno

MUKTAMAR | PAS Ulama chief Mahfodz Mohamed says party will support Umno, in return for support during Seri Setia polls.

Maldives opposition calls for gov't to ease foreign media visas ahead of vote

Maldives opposition calls for gov't to ease foreign media visas ahead of vote

Tight measures in place should be viewed as a pre-emptive cover-up of planned electoral fraud, says Maldivian Democratic Party.

Suu Kyi defends court decision to jail Reuters journalists

Suu Kyi defends court decision to jail Reuters journalists

She says the jailing of the journalists 'had nothing to do with freedom of expression'.

Mohd Radzi: Stronger Whistleblower Act needed to protect the public

Mohd Radzi: Stronger Whistleblower Act needed to protect the public

UPDATED 1.06PM | We must ensure the people are confident with the law – or no one will report misdeeds, he says.

Shafee cries 'victimisation', bail set at RM1m

Shafee cries 'victimisation', bail set at RM1m

UPDATED 7.57PM | The prominent lawyer claims trial to four charges of money laundering and making false statements.

Anwar's enabling by the monarchy and Negeri Sembilan democracy

Anwar's enabling by the monarchy and Negeri Sembilan democracy

COMMENT | Naysayers of the Port Dickson move have missed several key points. 

Ex-top judge Gopal Sri Ram leads prosecution team against Shafee

Ex-top judge Gopal Sri Ram leads prosecution team against Shafee

AGC roped in Sri Ram late last month to prepare charges for 1MDB-linked cases.

The formation of MAP for Indians should be welcomed, for now

The formation of MAP for Indians should be welcomed, for now

It cannot be denied that race-based parties are still relevant.

With repeal bill rejected, should Najib be charged first under AFN Act?

With repeal bill rejected, should Najib be charged first under AFN Act?

COMMENT | This is for the mountain of fake news he had manufactured about the 1MDB scandal.

“拿回三成算幸运”,财长坦言申领一马资产不易

“拿回三成算幸运”,财长坦言申领一马资产不易

更新 林冠英坦承,要讨回这些资产,可能比预期中慢。

Umno Youth leaders: Give Anwar a walkover, enjoy the fireworks later

Umno Youth leaders: Give Anwar a walkover, enjoy the fireworks later

They believe once Anwar is in the gov't, he will cause trouble in the Pakatan Harapan coalition.

Is Port Dickson an easy stroll along the beach for Harapan?

Is Port Dickson an easy stroll along the beach for Harapan?

The challenge lies in the downward trend of low voter turnouts in the recent by-elections.

Former El Salvador president sentenced to 10 years in prison

Former El Salvador president sentenced to 10 years in prison

He pleads guilty to embezzlement and money laundering charges involving US$300 million of public funds.

Man jailed in Italy for writing fake TripAdvisor reviews

Man jailed in Italy for writing fake TripAdvisor reviews

The writer of fake TripAdvisor reviews of eateries and hotels has been jailed and fined by an Italian court.

Guan Eng: 1MDB asset recovery much slower than expected

Guan Eng: 1MDB asset recovery much slower than expected

'We will be lucky if we get 30 percent back,' finance minister tells Hong Kong forum. 

China's yuan, stocks cheer prospect of fresh US trade talks

China's yuan, stocks cheer prospect of fresh US trade talks

The yuan jump and stocks rise after the US invites Chinese officials to restart trade talks.

Germany's Merkel condemns far-right xenophobia, Nazi slogans

Germany's Merkel condemns far-right xenophobia, Nazi slogans

The chancellor speaks out against violent demonstrations that exposed deep divisions in the country.

Hanipa apologises for failing to convince Senate on AFN Act repeal

Hanipa apologises for failing to convince Senate on AFN Act repeal

Deputy minister says this after opposition senators voted down the repeal bill for the controversial law.  

Tony Blair: World's strategy for countering Islamist extremism flawed

Tony Blair: World's strategy for countering Islamist extremism flawed

The former British PM calls for a global strategy to tackle the roots of extremism.

Yoursay: Did Najib even complete his Economics degree?

Yoursay: Did Najib even complete his Economics degree?

YOURSAY | 'If he fails to understand why the ringgit is falling, he should go back to university.'

Chile approves law for transgender citizens to change official details

Chile approves law for transgender citizens to change official details

The new law allows a person over the age of 14 to identify himself or herself as a male or female.

MACC nabs lawyer Shafee at the airport

MACC nabs lawyer Shafee at the airport

UPDATED 2PM | Authorities arrest Muhammad Shafee Abdullah just before he boarded a flight to Penang.

PKR engineers 'PD move'; Dewan Negara rejects AFN repeal

PKR engineers 'PD move'; Dewan Negara rejects AFN repeal

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

Hukuman takzir perlu sesuai ikut zaman

Hukuman takzir perlu sesuai ikut zaman

Tapi hari ini dituduh mendera. Jadi hukum takzir sebat itu pun perlu ikut kesesuaian peredaran zaman, jelas ketua wanita AMANAH.