Archive - 17 September 2018

Thai army steps up efforts to track down suspects in Pattani ambush

Thai army steps up efforts to track down suspects in Pattani ambush

Probe revealed that the ambush was launched by a group led by Maulana Samoh, it says.  

Ministry to discuss alleged unpaid school security contractors

Ministry to discuss alleged unpaid school security contractors

This is over claims the government had not paid for the past six months estimated at over RM100 million.

Lawyers demand stiffer law be used against laundrette 'cat killers'

Lawyers demand stiffer law be used against laundrette 'cat killers'

They argue that cops should probe them under Animal Welfare Act instead of the Penal Code.

Motorcycle accident due to Bersatu plastic fans gets Dr M's attention

Motorcycle accident due to Bersatu plastic fans gets Dr M's attention

The university student says the incident occurred when he was on his way to deliver food to a customer.

'Restoring equal partner status to Sabah, S'wak not an empty promise'

'Restoring equal partner status to Sabah, S'wak not an empty promise'

Wan Azizah says the Harapan coalition had decided on the matter even before the last polls.

Lovers detained outside hotel in Perai for pushing drugs

Lovers detained outside hotel in Perai for pushing drugs

Police seize various types of banned substances worth RM14,872.

Gov't will uphold principles inscribed on Keningau oath stone - DPM

Gov't will uphold principles inscribed on Keningau oath stone - DPM

The oath stone is a historical artifact which contains the summary of MA63, says Wan Azizah.

Durian company again attempted to tear down blockade, claim Orang Asli

Durian company again attempted to tear down blockade, claim Orang Asli

Company workers try to pull down the barrier using a four-wheel-drive vehicle, they say.

Staff can sign on boss' behalf, says Najib defending 'Saudi prince' letters

Staff can sign on boss' behalf, says Najib defending 'Saudi prince' letters

The ex-PM responds to earlier report that letters of 'donation' to him were not signed by prince.

Man smashes car windscreen, steals money, jewellery

Man smashes car windscreen, steals money, jewellery

Police say a housewife lost a gold chain,  RM4,000 in cash and several personal documents.

8 key factors underpinning M'sia’s strong economic fundamentals

8 key factors underpinning M'sia’s strong economic fundamentals

MP SPEAKS | The economy is fundamentally strong and resilient enough to weather global headwinds.

Bersatu man backs Bersih's call to rethink FPTP voting system

Bersatu man backs Bersih's call to rethink FPTP voting system

Wan Saiful believes the current first-past-the-post system causes smaller parties to lose out.

Jho Low overhauls site to focus on 1MDB, deletes entities referred by DOJ

Jho Low overhauls site to focus on 1MDB, deletes entities referred by DOJ

The fugitive says his goal is to provide a 'balanced view' of allegations against him and 'the truth'.

Cops arrest second suspect in Kedah lightning robberies

Cops arrest second suspect in Kedah lightning robberies

Suspects rob a laundromat, a retail shop and a convenience store in just 15 minutes.  

BERSIH: Langkah PD bukti kelemahan sistem pilihan raya

BERSIH: Langkah PD bukti kelemahan sistem pilihan raya

BERSIH menggesa pembaharuan sistem pilihan raya yang menyeluruh dan bersifat lebih demokratik.

Thai police charge founder of new political party over Facebook speech

Thai police charge founder of new political party over Facebook speech

Future Forward Party founder and two senior party members are accused of giving false information. 

Don't wait until Harapan 'destroys' country, Lokman tells anti-SST protest

Don't wait until Harapan 'destroys' country, Lokman tells anti-SST protest

He leads some 30 supporters in protest again, this time against the newly implemented tax.

Anwar is not helping his cause through mawkish sentiment

Anwar is not helping his cause through mawkish sentiment

COMMENT | The PKR leader's responses to charges of nepotism reflect poorly on his intellection.

Khairy: Coronations are for kings and Anwar isn't one

Khairy: Coronations are for kings and Anwar isn't one

'Port Dickson is not a winnable seat but we must fight this shameless political entitlement,' says Khairy. 

Psy-war game to split Harapan, MP says of Umno-PAS-PKR alliance claim

Psy-war game to split Harapan, MP says of Umno-PAS-PKR alliance claim

Ousted Umno warlords could not deal with the 'harsh reality' of being in the opposition, says Sim Tze Tzin.

Bersih: Beyond dynasty claim, Anwar's PD move highlights electoral flaw

Bersih: Beyond dynasty claim, Anwar's PD move highlights electoral flaw

It highlights the opaque candidate selection process due to the 'rigidity' of FPTP, the group says.

Suspek pembunuh kucing direman lebih lama

Suspek pembunuh kucing direman lebih lama

Mahkamah memberi kebenaran kepada pihak berkuasa menahan dua lelaki terbabit sehingga Khamis ini.

Remand extended for two suspected cat killers, one still at large

Remand extended for two suspected cat killers, one still at large

Gombak police chief says the suspects will be remanded until Thursday to assists in the investigation.

17 dead in North Carolina, floodwaters rising from storm Florence

17 dead in North Carolina, floodwaters rising from storm Florence

More than 900 people are rescued from floods and 641,000 homes without power.  

Super typhoon destroys 250,000 tonnes of rice in Philippines

Super typhoon destroys 250,000 tonnes of rice in Philippines

Total crop damage estimated at about 5 billion pesos, including 1,204 tonnes of corn.

Not all in Umno on board with spirited defence of Najib, says Khaled

Not all in Umno on board with spirited defence of Najib, says Khaled

'We have our own way of dealing with the internal issues,' says Khaled Nordin.

Myanmar youth, journalists protest jailing of Reuters reporters

Myanmar youth, journalists protest jailing of Reuters reporters

About 100 demonstrators in Yangon denounce the guilty verdict passed on Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.

Anwar: Harapan backing me in PD, but some in PKR making a fuss

Anwar: Harapan backing me in PD, but some in PKR making a fuss

He also urges PKR members to get rid of leaders who are no longer committed to the struggle.

Umno veep envisions new coalition with BN, PAS and PKR

Umno veep envisions new coalition with BN, PAS and PKR

'It is not impossible for all these parties to join forces to form a Pakatan Malaysia,' says Khaled Nordin.

Report: Letters of 'donation' to Najib not signed by prince

Report: Letters of 'donation' to Najib not signed by prince

The letters are said to have been prepared by an individual claiming to be a representative of the Saudi royal.

Anwar scores own goal with PD Move

Anwar scores own goal with PD Move

COMMENT | By parachuting himself into Port Dickson, he has only revealed his sense of entitlement.

Anwar - the man who would be prime minister

Anwar - the man who would be prime minister

COMMENT | Is Anwar power hungry? Impatient? Which political operative is not?

Yoursay: K’tan PAS unravels mysteries of motoring economics

Yoursay: K’tan PAS unravels mysteries of motoring economics

YOURSAY | ‘Mercedes is a good brand but costs more to buy and maintain. No ifs and buts.’

Sabah, S'wak to regain equal partner status; Umno ties cap off PAS muktamar

Sabah, S'wak to regain equal partner status; Umno ties cap off PAS muktamar

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