Archive - 22 September 2018

UPDATED 12.21AM | PKR POLLS | This was reportedly announced by PKR election committee secretary Ismail Yusop.

UPDATED 12.13AM | PKR POLLS | The ruckus reportedly occurs after PKR election committee announces all polling results from Kedah will be invalidated.

UPDATED 1.15AM | PKR POLLS | PKR election committee puts party's polls on hold in Perak, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca.

This comes after French ex-president Francois Hollande says Indian gov't influenced choice of local partner. 

Islamic State and ethnic Arab opposition group claim responsibility for one of worst attacks ever on Iran's elite force.

The animals included two baby orangutans, albino foxes, 21 long-tailed parakeets, and 48 baby crocodiles.

Youth and sports minister adds that he informed the PM about Chong Wei's condition at the athlete's request. 

Mujahid Yusof Rawa says talks will be held in stages with legal practitioners, syariah judges, academics and ulamas.

Journalists' union urges Umno to review offer, failing which the party should surrender its shares in media group. 

PKR president-elect says only difference is that he wants laws against sodomy to be amended.

Rural development minister says a special press conference will be held to announce the appointment.

PKR POLLS | One person was reportedly injured on the head and had to receive outpatient treatment.

The group also calls for the resignation of the other six EC commissioners for their performance in GE14.

The former world No 1 is currently undergoing treatment for nasal cancer in Taiwan.

PKR POLLS | SK Devamany points to the party's own nomination process today, which proceeded without a hitch.

PKR Youth leader says Muslim scholars have differing opinions on the age of puberty and age of maturity.

Artist Fahmi Reza wonders if the Korean artists know that the caricature is of Najib.

Lawyer-activist demands explanation from Education Ministry over question on ways to hit a disobedient wife. 

Its chief Mat Sabu says the party will promote 'Islam For All' stressing harmony, tolerance and peace.

'As it stands, this is the way it had to be done,' she says of Art Harun's appointment.

It only wants ratification of international human rights treaties to protect all M'sians, says Razali Ismail.

This comprises procurement and enforcement sectors, and powerful individuals with vested interests, says Mohd Azam Baki.

Kimanis MP dispels rumours of a new opposition party after his exit from Umno. 

Finance minister stresses that Putrajaya will cease taking the soft approach with these companies by next year.

Its New Malaysia Democracy Award marks 'the beginning of a new chapter for Malaysia.'

UPDATED 4.38PM | PKR POLLS | Technical issues with new e-voting system cause chaotic scenes in the state division elections. 

He says these leaders could give Amanah warnings on what caused Umno's downfall. 

UPDATED 3.50PM | BAM says he is responding well to treatment in Taiwan.

DAP leaders chat with the diaspora in Sydney on how New M'sia can navigate through the minefield.

He accuses the finance minister of hypocrisy for saying GST caused prices of goods to go up, but not SST.

Shahruddin suggests a better form of payment of the RM3 reward for catching rats in KL. 

'I daresay that we have never bowed down to any parties,' insists Mohd Azam Baki.

The Terengganu staff is nabbed over a corruption case involving expired vehicle licences.

Deputy commissioner says it is up to investigating officers to decide what suspects wear.

DG Abdul Kadir says current punishments under the Wildlife Conservation Act do not fit the crimes. 

Franco Mulakkal's arrest comes just a month after cops nabbed five priests on allegations of sexual assault.

UPDATED 1.24PM | Deputy minister Raja Bahrin says it's curious how Umno members are getting out, but PAS is getting amorous.

S'pore MOE permanent secretary hopes to build on ties between the ministries in both countries. 

He repeats his claim on the offer, says this is why the independence of the judiciary needs to be restored.

The aborted effort was revealed in a letter by Ecuador’s foreign ministry to a legislator.

The infants, aged 13 days, 22 days and 33 days, are in serious but stable condition.

The party election kicks off with the Kedah and Penang branches voting today.

PM's rejection of LGBT culture when announcing the long sought-after commission is called out.

【我书我想】多元文化常沦为政治操作与旅游招商的口号，无法凸显包容与尊重的中心思想。

Her cabinet has threatened to quit if their demand for a 'plan B' on her proposal is not heeded.

COMMENT | First, they attack easy targets, then they normalise fascism by rejecting counter-narratives.

Georgetown County prepares for a deluge of water in the aftermath of the hurricane.

Health Ministry says 86 cases have been recorded to date in S'gor, KL, Perak and Negeri Sembilan.

COMMENT | It’s an eternal struggle globally, between one’s chosen name and true nature.

Learn from mistakes in setting up EAIC, give IPCMC prosecution powers, it says.

YOURSAY | Najib thinks he can fool people by these ‘bits and pieces, half-truth’ stories.

Move will enhance the integrity and capabilities of police, says deputy IGP Noor Rashid Ibrahim.

James Ricketson, 69, was arrested last year for flying a drone over a rally and jailed in August.