Archive - 23 September 2018

Several Perlis Umno members expected to join Bersatu - Wan Saiful

Several Perlis Umno members expected to join Bersatu - Wan Saiful

State Bersatu secretary also claims there is a possibility of a state election being called.

Fuziah disappointed with Sabah mufti's statement

Fuziah disappointed with Sabah mufti's statement

Deputy minister says marriage is not just about sex, but a responsibility to be shouldered by the couple.

安华:谁在党选丢椅子,将被“丢”出党

安华:谁在党选丢椅子,将被“丢”出党

“我的回应是,我将把丢椅子的人‘丢’出党外。”

'Tak semua khidmat, perkakas ECRL dari China'

'Tak semua khidmat, perkakas ECRL dari China'

"Meskipun mungkin terdapat kesilapan, kami gesa media untuk terus menyemak kami, kami akan betulkan " kata CCCC.

Neck-and-neck for PKR No 2 but Azmin's allies dominate other posts

Neck-and-neck for PKR No 2 but Azmin's allies dominate other posts

PKR POLLS | Following the Penang polls, Azmin has a slight edge with 3,326 votes to Rafizi's 3,150.  

Keracunan arak: 36 kematian setakat 10 malam

Keracunan arak: 36 kematian setakat 10 malam

Mengikut kenyataan polis Selangor, terdapat sedikit perbezaan jumlah mangsa maut dengan rekod Kementerian Kesihatan.

Those who threw chairs will be thrown out of the party - Anwar

Those who threw chairs will be thrown out of the party - Anwar

PKR POLLS | He says postponement of PKR elections was to ensure a clean election process.

'Not all services, equipment in ECRL project imported from China'

'Not all services, equipment in ECRL project imported from China'

CCCC says some of the equipment can be found in Malaysia, which the company procured locally.

李凯伦吁停止电子投票,哈妮查质疑赛夫丁不中立

李凯伦吁停止电子投票,哈妮查质疑赛夫丁不中立

李凯伦建议马上停止电子投票,并委任玛丽亚陈来担任审查整个党选的投票程序。

Jomo on no longer being an 'elder'

Jomo on no longer being an 'elder'

The economist addresses criticisms of the council's role and powers in a Q&A.

Calon ketua wanita PKR gesa tindakan pada SU Agung, JPP

Calon ketua wanita PKR gesa tindakan pada SU Agung, JPP

PEMILIHAN PKR | Ini susulan gangguan pada sistem undian elektronik, kata Haniza Talha yang juga exco Selangor.

T'ganu single mother faces up to six strokes of the cane

T'ganu single mother faces up to six strokes of the cane

This after the 30-year-old woman pleads guilty to a charge of offering sexual service. 

PKR candidate wants action against sec-gen, questions his neutrality

PKR candidate wants action against sec-gen, questions his neutrality

PKR POLLS | This following glitches in the electronic voting system that saw results being postponed or invalidated.

CCCC: M'sia still priority despite ECRL suspension

CCCC: M'sia still priority despite ECRL suspension

It reveals the expansion plan into property development, particularly along the 688km ECRL project.  

S'wak Report: Jho Low's legal team seeking settlement with DOJ

S'wak Report: Jho Low's legal team seeking settlement with DOJ

Low's legal team headed by governor Chris Christie has obtained a meeting with DOJ officials, it says.

Suhakam moots ministry for children after tahfiz school incidents

Suhakam moots ministry for children after tahfiz school incidents

Razali Ismail says the growing number of children who became victims of abuse is worrying. 

Aggressive measures needed to protect kids in tahfiz schools

Aggressive measures needed to protect kids in tahfiz schools

LETTER | Every single student must have recourse to make complaints should such incidents occur.

Klang hospital probes baby's death after parent cries foul

Klang hospital probes baby's death after parent cries foul

The father lodges a police report claiming his son died after receiving treatment at HTAR.

'Dissolve BN or expel Umno': MCA against any alliance with PAS

'Dissolve BN or expel Umno': MCA against any alliance with PAS

Any rightward movement towards more extremist politics will leave MCA with just two options, Liow says.

Foreign minister receives brickbats for tweeting on gov'ts he dislikes

Foreign minister receives brickbats for tweeting on gov'ts he dislikes

Reezal Merican says he found it 'shocking' that Saifuddin would make such a comment.

'RM3.6m for PD by-election better off donated to Tabung Harapan'

'RM3.6m for PD by-election better off donated to Tabung Harapan'

PAS info chief Nasrudin says this is because the gov't keeps claiming M'sia is in dire financial straits.

Another 10 men arrested over brawl during Merbok PKR polls

Another 10 men arrested over brawl during Merbok PKR polls

PKR POLLS | Police says they were remanded for 3 days to facilitate investigations for rioting.

Rafizi cries sabotage in PKR polls, wants 'troublemakers' locked up

Rafizi cries sabotage in PKR polls, wants 'troublemakers' locked up

PKR POLLS | 'There are people who are out for blood,' says the deputy presidential candidate.

Cost of ECRL not that high, says contractor

Cost of ECRL not that high, says contractor

CCCC vice-president Sun Ziyu says the cost depends on the scope of work carried out for the project.

'Don't forget me yet': Chong Wei calls on M'sians to await his return

'Don't forget me yet': Chong Wei calls on M'sians to await his return

The former world number one shuttler is undergoing treatment for nasal cancer in Taiwan.

TMJ: 'Absolute madness' to lower marriageable age to 14

TMJ: 'Absolute madness' to lower marriageable age to 14

Tunku Ismail responds to a mufti's suggestion to bring down the age of marriage even further. 

Tahfiz school sodomy: Never assume any place is safe, says Yeoh

Tahfiz school sodomy: Never assume any place is safe, says Yeoh

UPDATED 3.40PM | She says parents, teachers and authorities must constantly check on children's safety.

PKR polls to resume in Johor at the end of the month

PKR polls to resume in Johor at the end of the month

UPDATED 4.55PM | PKR POLLS | Election postponed in four states to resolve issues with the e-voting system. 

Anwar's return to Parliament not a surprise – Aminuddin

Anwar's return to Parliament not a surprise – Aminuddin

Negeri PKR chief Aminuddin Harun is confident PD will support Anwar's return to the House.

Yet another race-based party?

Yet another race-based party?

COMMENT | Why do we need another Indian Muslim party when we can work together as one nation?

Why disclosure is key first step in N Korea's denuclearisation

Why disclosure is key first step in N Korea's denuclearisation

FEATURE | Summit agreements are positive first steps, but don't impact N Korea's existing nuclear capabilities.

Najib cannot feign ignorance on the state of M'sia's finances

Najib cannot feign ignorance on the state of M'sia's finances

COMMENT | He is yet to explain the drastic 96pct drop in the consolidated revenue account.

Shipping firms told to sail around US-China trade war

Shipping firms told to sail around US-China trade war

Singapore Shipping Association also says China should consider manufacturing goods in Asean instead.

'He is doing his best, you can't blame him' - Ismail Sabri on Zahid

'He is doing his best, you can't blame him' - Ismail Sabri on Zahid

INTERVIEW | The Umno veep on the president, resignations and why more time is needed to get things right.

IPCMC in line with Putrajaya's anti-graft stance - Liew

IPCMC in line with Putrajaya's anti-graft stance - Liew

The commission will allow complaints against cops to be examined more holistically, he says.

More drug rehab centres to be set up in Sabah - Azis

More drug rehab centres to be set up in Sabah - Azis

The deputy home minister says the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centres aim to curb drug addiction in the state.

CCCC hopes Putrajaya's ECRL review doesn't take too long

CCCC hopes Putrajaya's ECRL review doesn't take too long

The company's VP says he understands the need for review, but adds that losses are being incurred every day.

Siti Kasim now slams 'death to apostates' in Islamic Studies book

Siti Kasim now slams 'death to apostates' in Islamic Studies book

This comes a day after she demanded answers from education minister over 'wife-beating' exam question. 

Youth chief contender wants Penang PKR poll results invalidated

Youth chief contender wants Penang PKR poll results invalidated

PKR POLLS | Afif says sec-gen and election committee should take responsibility for the e-voting mess.

Iran's Khamenei blames Gulf Arab states for military parade attack

Iran's Khamenei blames Gulf Arab states for military parade attack

Supreme leader terms the attack a continuation of the plots of US 'puppets'.

Accuser of US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh to testify before Senate

Accuser of US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh to testify before Senate

Christine Blasey Ford had been given until Friday to decide whether and how she will testify.

‘Own goal’ not the correct analogy for Anwar’s PD move

‘Own goal’ not the correct analogy for Anwar’s PD move

COMMENT | Top players are fielded the moment they attain match fitness, not sidelined.

Police arrest, probe tahfiz school principal for sodomising students

Police arrest, probe tahfiz school principal for sodomising students

He is alleged to have molested and sodomised his victims, aged between 11 to 16 years.

Yoursay: If Wan Azizah can't get rid of child marriage, forget about 'reformasi'

Yoursay: If Wan Azizah can't get rid of child marriage, forget about 'reformasi'

YOURSAY | ‘The DPM is waffling over this issue. A child cannot be made to marry. Full stop.’

PKR polls Day 1 ends in chaos; Chong Wei down with cancer

PKR polls Day 1 ends in chaos; Chong Wei down with cancer

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