Archive - 15 September 2018

Synergy Promenade explains transfer of Felda land titles

Synergy Promenade explains transfer of Felda land titles

Property developer insists transfer of land titles was in accordance with agreement reached with Felda and FIC.

Uphold spirit of tolerance, understanding among us - Wan Azizah

Uphold spirit of tolerance, understanding among us - Wan Azizah

In M'sia Day message, DPM urges the nation to treasure these hallmarks. 

Thousands flock to Malaysiakini's inaugural Unity Concert

Thousands flock to Malaysiakini's inaugural Unity Concert

Songstress Siti Nurhaliza headlines the concert, which is held to usher in Malaysia Day. 

PAS told to upgrade supporters' wing to non-Muslim affairs dept

PAS told to upgrade supporters' wing to non-Muslim affairs dept

PAS MUKTAMAR | Kelantan PAS delegate says this is to restore non-Muslim support for the party.

Let the dust settle on PD Move

Let the dust settle on PD Move

LETTER | I would say that the Port Dickson move is not only necessary, but also important.

Biodiesel won't pose risk to vehicle engines, says Indonesian producer

Biodiesel won't pose risk to vehicle engines, says Indonesian producer

Wilmar International shares Indonesia’s biodiesel experience with Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.

Auto industry players invited to submit proposals on third national car

Auto industry players invited to submit proposals on third national car

International trade and industry minister says proposals are due by Oct 15, and will be studied by his ministry.

Don't protect corrupt Umno leaders, supporters warn PAS

Don't protect corrupt Umno leaders, supporters warn PAS

PAS MUKTAMAR | PAS must not defend alleged wrongdoings by Umno leaders despite strengthening ties, says Lau Chin Chua.

Zuraida says she's ignoring 'immature' Rafizi

Zuraida says she's ignoring 'immature' Rafizi

This is in response to the PKR veep criticising Azmin Ali's allies for purportedly frustrating major strategic decisions. 

Maszlee wants greater cooperation with China in Islamic studies

Maszlee wants greater cooperation with China in Islamic studies

Shanxi Halal Business Chamber of Commerce also proposes IIUM branch in the country.

10 killed, 126 rescued after ferry catches fire off Sulawesi

10 killed, 126 rescued after ferry catches fire off Sulawesi

Authorities still combing the area to look for any missing persons.

Special committee set up to oversee 20 pct oil royalty matters - Azmin

Special committee set up to oversee 20 pct oil royalty matters - Azmin

Economic affairs minister says the special cabinet committee has six months to prepare proposal paper on the matter.

PKR takes criticism of nepotism positively, says Nurul Izzah

PKR takes criticism of nepotism positively, says Nurul Izzah

She says she understands that there will be those who disagree with the PD Move.

Utusan staff urged to protest against unpaid salaries

Utusan staff urged to protest against unpaid salaries

NUJ says the paper's employees have had their August salaries, claims and EPF payments delayed.

Wan Azizah will not be in cabinet when I'm PM, Anwar reiterates

Wan Azizah will not be in cabinet when I'm PM, Anwar reiterates

Anwar says it is important that his wife steps down from the cabinet once he assumes office. 

Umno to campaign for Anwar? Repent first, says PKR rep

Umno to campaign for Anwar? Repent first, says PKR rep

Gooi Hsiao Leung believes that no sane person would take these offers seriously otherwise.

No cooperation with Umno now, Anwar says, but leaves future open

No cooperation with Umno now, Anwar says, but leaves future open

'Future case, que sera, sera. But for now, it's certainly not in the equation,' states the PKR president-elect.

Anwar: Is Mahathir a changed man? Yes and no

Anwar: Is Mahathir a changed man? Yes and no

PKR president-designate tells S'pore audience that PM is committed to reforms, although personality remains the same.

RM15m to build, upgrade sports infrastructure in Muar - Syed Saddiq

RM15m to build, upgrade sports infrastructure in Muar - Syed Saddiq

The minister hopes Muar will become a venue of choice for sporting events in the future.

High price of free speech: 'S'wak Report' book tour goes to S'pore

High price of free speech: 'S'wak Report' book tour goes to S'pore

INTERVIEW | Rewcastle-Brown recounts how former gov't tried to kill off the nascent 1MDB story in 2015.

Shafie: Spirit of independence trumps Merdeka-M'sia Day debate

Shafie: Spirit of independence trumps Merdeka-M'sia Day debate

Sabah CM warns those debating the significance of both celebrations against being carried away by emotion.

Beware those who would stand in Anwar's way

Beware those who would stand in Anwar's way

COMMENT | Enemies who have been removed from power have the personal incentive to hit back.

Mahathir earns rare praise from PAS president

Mahathir earns rare praise from PAS president

PAS MUKTAMAR | Hadi says Mahathir as the seventh PM is more 'mature' than when he was the fourth PM.

Formal coalition for GE15 still some way ahead, indicates Zahid

Formal coalition for GE15 still some way ahead, indicates Zahid

UPDATED 3.14PM | PAS MUKTAMAR | The anticipated firming up of an Umno-PAS pact fails to materialise, but he remains optimistic.

'Anwar's return to Parliament is overdue'

'Anwar's return to Parliament is overdue'

MP SPEAKS | Lim Guan Eng pledges to mobilise DAP's machinery to ensure Anwar's win in Port Dickson.

Hadi doesn't want Anwar to get a 'free win'  in Port Dickson

Hadi doesn't want Anwar to get a 'free win' in Port Dickson

PAS MUKTAMAR | Despite announcement they will sit it out, he won't discount PAS jumping in if Umno won't contest.

Kadir: Word going round Umno seeking merger with Bersatu

Kadir: Word going round Umno seeking merger with Bersatu

He claims they had met with Dr M with their overture, but Bersatu is aware of Umno's tricks.

No action against Nazri even if he campaigns for Anwar, says Zahid

No action against Nazri even if he campaigns for Anwar, says Zahid

UPDATED 3PM | 'I always celebrate differences in opinion,' insists the Umno president.

'PAS' challenges - Islamophobia, materialism and immature new voters'

'PAS' challenges - Islamophobia, materialism and immature new voters'

PAS MUKTAMAR | Certain Muslims who are 'ignorant' of religion are only concerned with the worldly, says Hadi.

Report: Low's lawyers attempt to block sale of book on 1MDB scandal

Report: Low's lawyers attempt to block sale of book on 1MDB scandal

Booksellers hit with letters from UK law firm Schillings asking for commitment never to sell the book.

Hadi says zakat system can help avoid 1MDB, other financial scandals

Hadi says zakat system can help avoid 1MDB, other financial scandals

PAS MUKTAMAR | The PAS chief pans SST and makes only passing mention of the billion ringgit 1MDB scandal.

Najib 'forced' me to use Shafee as my lawyer, Deepak says

Najib 'forced' me to use Shafee as my lawyer, Deepak says

He says in his police report that Shafee and ex-Tabung Haji chair Azeez interfered in PI Bala widow's suit.

Are we inching back towards feudalism with unnecessary by-elections?

Are we inching back towards feudalism with unnecessary by-elections?

LETTER | Where politicians' and the public's interests collide, the latter must always prevail.

Going pseudonymous or pseudonymouse?

Going pseudonymous or pseudonymouse?

COMMENT | I’m somewhat surprised to see so many anonymous comments in new M’sia.

Super typhoon strikes northern Philippines

Super typhoon strikes northern Philippines

UPDATED 5.27PM | Super typhoon Mangkhut, a category 5 storm, hits the Cagayan province.

Hadi: Fate of Act 355 now in the hands of Harapan

Hadi: Fate of Act 355 now in the hands of Harapan

UPDATED 3PM | PAS MUKTAMAR | He stresses that K'tan and T'ganu will work with Putrajaya to strengthen syariah law.

Penang: RM250 fine on house owners who do not separate waste

Penang: RM250 fine on house owners who do not separate waste

Not separating the recyclables will cost Penang homeowners come Jan 1.

Trump's Supreme Court pick denies sexual misconduct allegation

Trump's Supreme Court pick denies sexual misconduct allegation

Letter details a woman's alleged encounter with Brett Kavanaugh when both were in high school.

Five dead in Carolinas as Hurricane Florence brings 'epic' floods

Five dead in Carolinas as Hurricane Florence brings 'epic' floods

Up to 10 million people could be affected by the category 3 hurricane

My reply to Bersatu’s Rais Hussin

My reply to Bersatu’s Rais Hussin

COMMENT | He has made a couple of fundamental errors.

Rafizi explains why his team is battling Azmin's camp

Rafizi explains why his team is battling Azmin's camp

'Anytime we need to move forward with a big decision, there's always been a different opinion that frustrates it.'

Zahid brings top Umno leaders to PAS muktamar

Zahid brings top Umno leaders to PAS muktamar

UPDATED 3.46PM | PAS MUKTAMAR | Notably absent are top leaders Mohamad Hasan and Khaled Nordin.

Police shut down drugs factory in RM72.5m bust

Police shut down drugs factory in RM72.5m bust

The drug seizure in Bukit Mertajam is believed to be the biggest since 1996.

DAP leader defends PD Move, says it’s part of transition plan

DAP leader defends PD Move, says it’s part of transition plan

The move will seal the plan to have Anwar succeed Mahathir, says Liew Chin Tong.

‘Who are they to stop me from campaigning in PD?’

‘Who are they to stop me from campaigning in PD?’

Undeterred by PD Bersatu’s stand, Abdullah Sani is determined to stump for Anwar.

Zahid confirms SD exploring tie-up with all, including Harapan, PAS

Zahid confirms SD exploring tie-up with all, including Harapan, PAS

Zahid says all 51 of Umno MPs had signed the SD.

PM says aye to PD Move; Hadi foresees expiry date for BN

PM says aye to PD Move; Hadi foresees expiry date for BN

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

Yoursay: Mixed reactions to Anwar’s Port Dickson move

Yoursay: Mixed reactions to Anwar’s Port Dickson move

YOURSAY | 'PKR should not take for granted the voters' sentiment, which can swing against Harapan.'