Archive - 16 September 2018

Citizens responsible for bringing M'sia to higher level - Sabah CM

Citizens responsible for bringing M'sia to higher level - Sabah CM

'Whoever we are, this country belongs to all of us,' says Shafie Apdal.

M'sia to rise into the right track - Mahathir

M'sia to rise into the right track - Mahathir

'Whether we want it or not, we need to repair the damage,' says PM. 

Why can't I just be me?

Why can't I just be me?

COMMENT | We are still ticking boxes and segregating ourselves based on our ethnicities.

PM: Putrajaya will restore Sabah, S'wak as equal partners

PM: Putrajaya will restore Sabah, S'wak as equal partners

UPDATED 10PM | Dr M says under Malaysia Agreement 1963, all these territories stood tall together.

Hadi butters up PAS for further cooperation with Umno

Hadi butters up PAS for further cooperation with Umno

PAS MUKTAMAR | His winding-up speech is laced with messages about making peace and forgiveness.

Sabah youth activists released, to file complaint against DBKK

Sabah youth activists released, to file complaint against DBKK

Sabah Amanah Youth chief believes there would be no follow-up action by police.

Nothing special about 'number one dress', Takiyuddin tells Patriot

Nothing special about 'number one dress', Takiyuddin tells Patriot

PAS MUKTAMAR | PAS sec-gen says there's no legal prohibition against the dress.  

Anwar to meet Maszlee over 'negatively perceived' decisions

Anwar to meet Maszlee over 'negatively perceived' decisions

UPDATED 10.10PM | Harapan leader says these perceptions can possibly be solved through dialogue. 

PKR duo nabbed over money politics to get 'no sympathy' from Anwar

PKR duo nabbed over money politics to get 'no sympathy' from Anwar

UPDATED 7PM | He says if allegations proven true, he will have no choice but to fire them from the party.

Anwar doesn't reject Nazri's support but leaves PD strategy to PKR

Anwar doesn't reject Nazri's support but leaves PD strategy to PKR

UPDATED 6.40PM | PKR chief says he welcomed anyone's support and all offers should be considered.

Syed Saddiq meets youth activists, says will be 'released soon'

Syed Saddiq meets youth activists, says will be 'released soon'

Minister says the allegations of violence against the arrested activists would be probed.

Felda NGO calls Zakaria's suspension from FGV 'hasty', 'unfair'

Felda NGO calls Zakaria's suspension from FGV 'hasty', 'unfair'

Majlis Permuafakatan Felda's Mazlan Aliman urges the government to treat the ex-director fairly.

Syed Saddiq ready to hit the PD campaign trail for Anwar

Syed Saddiq ready to hit the PD campaign trail for Anwar

Bersatu Youth chief says that of paramount importance is a Harapan win in the seat. 

Rewcastle-Brown briefly 'detained' in Singapore

Rewcastle-Brown briefly 'detained' in Singapore

But after she told authorities she helped expose the 1MDB scandal, they shook her hand and let her go.

Ex-Malacca CM joins Bersatu

Ex-Malacca CM joins Bersatu

The party says, however, that Adib Adam is not seeking to return to politics.

Amanah, Warisan split on Sabah Malaysia Day protest

Amanah, Warisan split on Sabah Malaysia Day protest

Azis Jamman says rally was unnecessary, while Amanah Youth condemns the arrests of eight activists.

In PAS, membership drops by almost 80,000 members

In PAS, membership drops by almost 80,000 members

PAS MUKTAMAR | The AGM also hears how Harakah readership is on the decline.

'PAS won't be lifebuoy for evil, will save Umno from going adrift'

'PAS won't be lifebuoy for evil, will save Umno from going adrift'

UPDATED 8.45PM | PAS MUKTAMAR | Tuan Ibrahim responds to concerns about the party working with Umno.

PAS votes to reject UEC, wants religious school certs recognised

PAS votes to reject UEC, wants religious school certs recognised

PAS MUKTAMAR | Chinese high school certificate will eventually become a 'thorn in the flesh', delegate says.

Anticipating lowering of voting age, PAS told to target teens

Anticipating lowering of voting age, PAS told to target teens

PAS MUKTAMAR | PAS Youth chief Muhammad Khalil urges the party to reach out to teens, who could be voters come GE15.

A timely reminder that progressive nationalism is still relevant

A timely reminder that progressive nationalism is still relevant

COMMENT | Syed Husin Ali's book provides an important alternative historical narrative of M'sia.

Delegates want syura council to decide PAS' partner in 'interest of Islam'

Delegates want syura council to decide PAS' partner in 'interest of Islam'

PAS MUKTAMAR | The motion did not specifically mention Umno but echoes past statements of being in the interest of Islam.

Duo remanded six days for alleged money politics in PKR polls

Duo remanded six days for alleged money politics in PKR polls

UPDATED 1.42PM | Source says they demanded RM20k from a contender in the branch level polls in Kedah.

Amid racialisation, Perak MB says 999-year land titles not just for Chinese villages

Amid racialisation, Perak MB says 999-year land titles not just for Chinese villages

INTERVIEW | Faizal Azumu explains that the permanent land titles are also for other villagers and settlers. 

Muslim student group, DAP Youth hail unshackling of campus polls

Muslim student group, DAP Youth hail unshackling of campus polls

The National Muslim Students Association says this shows the new gov't's commitment to reform.

Mah Siew Keong resigns as Gerakan president

Mah Siew Keong resigns as Gerakan president

UPDATED 3.51PM | He had promised to step down if the party showed no improvement in GE14.

Yap Ah Loy should always be remembered for developing KL, says family

Yap Ah Loy should always be remembered for developing KL, says family

Descendants of the KL historical icon recalls how he rebuilt the place from tatters.

Eight student activists arrested in Sabah Malaysia Day rally

Eight student activists arrested in Sabah Malaysia Day rally

Protestors outside the DBKK were calling for the resolution of statelessness and security of the state's borders.

Report: M'sia being used as hub to smuggle people to Australia

Report: M'sia being used as hub to smuggle people to Australia

According to ABC News, smugglers are capitalising on the relaxed visa arrangement between both countries.

Azmin wants more security for Sabah's east coast

Azmin wants more security for Sabah's east coast

He also tells Sabah PKR to work towards becoming the main bloc in the state government.

Anti-capitalists target French banks 10 years after Lehman Brothers demise

Anti-capitalists target French banks 10 years after Lehman Brothers demise

Attac France threw black liquid soap on a bank, and poured green flourescent liquid to symbolise toxic money.

Patriot irked by PAS volunteers donning army-like uniforms for Hadi

Patriot irked by PAS volunteers donning army-like uniforms for Hadi

PAS president's inspection of a Jabatan Amal guard of honour leaves veterans in 'shock and disbelief.'

Repent, Pope Francis tells the Sicilian Mafia

Repent, Pope Francis tells the Sicilian Mafia

They 'cannot believe in God and be mafiosi' at the same time, he says in a sermon.

OIC must condemn China’s mass internment of Uighurs

OIC must condemn China’s mass internment of Uighurs

COMMENT | At one time, the OIC declared the need to protect Uighurs in China.

'This is not poverty tourism': Helping KL's homeless find their strengths

'This is not poverty tourism': Helping KL's homeless find their strengths

MALAYSIANSKINI | Unseen Tours KL is about giving street people the chance to make a living, says founder.

'Super typhoon' nears HK, China after slamming Philippines

'Super typhoon' nears HK, China after slamming Philippines

Mangkhut is expected to skirt 100km south of Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau.

Keeping the transition plan on track

Keeping the transition plan on track

COMMENT | Political careerists out to derail this plan should prove their mettle first.

Yoursay: Ex-IGP another old man looking to make himself relevant

Yoursay: Ex-IGP another old man looking to make himself relevant

YOURSAY | There has been a marked upsurge in racist rhetoric from Umno politicians.

MOE revamps student council elections to give full autonomy

MOE revamps student council elections to give full autonomy

Students can now conduct their elections without the university’s involvement.

Have courage to rebuild nation, Anwar tells youth on M'sia Day eve

Have courage to rebuild nation, Anwar tells youth on M'sia Day eve

The PKR chief says they must take the lead to nurse Malaysia back to health.

Umno attends PAS muktamar; Rafizi explains war on Azmin's camp

Umno attends PAS muktamar; Rafizi explains war on Azmin's camp

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

10 reasons why Shafee's explanations are laughable

10 reasons why Shafee's explanations are laughable

LETTER | I don't know of any legal firm that will ordinarily hold back billings or collections for 18 years.