Archive - 7 October 2018

'Irregularities' in PKR polls, claim Tian Chua and Zuraida

'Irregularities' in PKR polls, claim Tian Chua and Zuraida

PKR POLLS | 'We don’t want to say rigging or not rigging. There is definitely irregularities that require investigation.'

EC: Cabinet members can't campaign during working hours

EC: Cabinet members can't campaign during working hours

PD POLLS | Its chief Azhar Harun adds they should never use gov't assets for campaigning purposes.

Najib dares Kit Siang to pressure PM to reopen murder probes

Najib dares Kit Siang to pressure PM to reopen murder probes

Ex-PM says he supports the reopening over Altantuya and other deaths because he knows he’s not involved.
 

Forum with Hadi? Maybe another day, says Mahathir

Forum with Hadi? Maybe another day, says Mahathir

PD POLLS | The premier adds his visit to Port Dickson tomorrow is to campaign for Anwar.

Ex-CJ weighs in on whether ex-convicts can contest in elections

Ex-CJ weighs in on whether ex-convicts can contest in elections

Abdul Hamid says this amid a legal dispute that Anwar is not qualified to contest in Port Dickson.

Mujahid’s aide issues ultimatum to The Star over 'khalwat' article

Mujahid’s aide issues ultimatum to The Star over 'khalwat' article

Press sec Siti Zulaikha warns 'sterner action' will be taken if no apology is forthcoming in 24 hours.

Week 3: Rafizi takes lead over Azmin

Week 3: Rafizi takes lead over Azmin

PKR POLLS | Rafizi's lead is a mere 48 votes with 75 percent of voters still yet to cast their ballots. 

Consumers to enjoy cheaper fixed broadband prices

Consumers to enjoy cheaper fixed broadband prices

This comes after the call by Gobind that telcos should offer cheaper broadband services with increased speed.

Pahang will continue with vice raids, says regent

Pahang will continue with vice raids, says regent

Tengku Abdullah maintains that enforcement has to adhere to laws and regulations. 

On PD campaign trail, Hadi seeks forum with Dr M

On PD campaign trail, Hadi seeks forum with Dr M

UPDATED 8.27PM | PD POLLS | 'That is up to the PM, whether he feels threatened by me or not,' he says.

Jawi open to reviewing anti-vice enforcement procedures

Jawi open to reviewing anti-vice enforcement procedures

Department director Ajib says the agency's focus has always been on preventing vice through information.

Study to abolish mandatory death penalty in final stage - Liew

Study to abolish mandatory death penalty in final stage - Liew

Minister says it is possible to table the bill by end of the year.

Abandoned baby found with dog bites in Seri Kembangan

Abandoned baby found with dog bites in Seri Kembangan

This comes a day after dead newborn was found decomposing in a mining pool in Kota Kinabalu. 

No protection for farmers who violate pesticide guidelines

No protection for farmers who violate pesticide guidelines

Salahuddin issues warning after ban on lettuce contaminated with Fipronil.

Revisiting our 'rempitised' education system

Revisiting our 'rempitised' education system

COMMENT | Is our public education system failing if it is producing more and more disaffected youth?

Hassan Azhari laid to rest at Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum

Hassan Azhari laid to rest at Shah Alam Royal Mausoleum

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah was present at the burial, along with S'gor MB and state police chief.

RM5.22b saved in MRT2 cost after renegotiation, says Lim

RM5.22b saved in MRT2 cost after renegotiation, says Lim

The finance minister says this comes after its cost rationalisation exercise of the project since May 2018.

Ride in Mat Sabu's car: Because no time to talk, says Anwar

Ride in Mat Sabu's car: Because no time to talk, says Anwar

PD POLLS DAY 9 | Harapan candidate stresses he is willing to respect the principles of a clean and fair election.

Rights groups say stranded Syrian will be 'in harm's way' if deported

Rights groups say stranded Syrian will be 'in harm's way' if deported

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty Int'l join call for the refugee to be given more time to go to Canada.

Development plan in the works to make PD a tourist hub

Development plan in the works to make PD a tourist hub

According to district officer, the plan includes making the town cleaner and promoting tourism products. 

1MDB book author says no problem with Yeoh's hand in movie deal

1MDB book author says no problem with Yeoh's hand in movie deal

Tom Wright says that many supported BN in 2013, and that he has no skin in the game in any case. 

Shafee read 1MDB book thrice, but maybe with eyes closed - author

Shafee read 1MDB book thrice, but maybe with eyes closed - author

UPDATED 3.25PM | Tom Wright disputes the lawyer's claim parts of 'Billion Dollar Whale' absolves Najib.

PD campaign intensifies, Anwar goes all out to win with big majority

PD campaign intensifies, Anwar goes all out to win with big majority

PD POLLS | The heat is on as campaigning enters the second week.

Does 'justice' only matter to Najib now since he's no longer PM?

Does 'justice' only matter to Najib now since he's no longer PM?

MP SPEAKS | Why did he allow the mysterious deaths to occur under his premiership?

No agreement with S'wak Report, says 'Billion Dollar Whale' author

No agreement with S'wak Report, says 'Billion Dollar Whale' author

UPDATED 3.16PM | Wright also denies that his and Hope's reporting compromised Rewcastle-Brown's sources. 

'No khalwat raid' headline didn't come from my mouth - Mujahid

'No khalwat raid' headline didn't come from my mouth - Mujahid

He says that the newspaper's editors made their own assumptions about his statements.

Dr M's presence helps boost support for Anwar - Wan Azizah

Dr M's presence helps boost support for Anwar - Wan Azizah

PD POLLS | She welcomes Mahathir as 'normally, a PM does not come for by-election campaigns.'

Turkish police believe Saudi journalist was killed in consulate

Turkish police believe Saudi journalist was killed in consulate

Sources say that the murder of Jamal Khashoggi was premeditated, but Saudi officials deny the allegation. 

Najib: Harapan is a 'flip-flop' gov't, and Guan Eng is its king

Najib: Harapan is a 'flip-flop' gov't, and Guan Eng is its king

Ex-PM says Harapan's apparent indecision is turning off investors and inconveniencing the rakyat. 

If you do the crime, you must do the time

If you do the crime, you must do the time

COMMENT | Anything less will be a travesty and mockery of justice.

'Not too much' spent on star-studded PD concert, say organisers

'Not too much' spent on star-studded PD concert, say organisers

PD POLLS | The event, which was attended by Anwar, featured popular singers Hattan, M Nasir, and Awie.

After fight that split US, Kavanaugh wins place on Supreme Court

After fight that split US, Kavanaugh wins place on Supreme Court

The judge accused of sexual assault gets the job after a 50-48 Senate vote.

Saiful Bukhari, the incredulous candidate

Saiful Bukhari, the incredulous candidate

COMMENT | He has to take the plot to the logical extreme, precisely because Umno and PAS have lost.

Media reform more urgent than need for media council

Media reform more urgent than need for media council

COMMENT | An internal ombudsman can be appointed by the news organisation to act as an internal media watchdog.

Sale of contaminated lettuce to be stopped immediately - Health DG

Sale of contaminated lettuce to be stopped immediately - Health DG

The ministry confirms iceberg lettuce ‘Vege 2 Fresh’ has been contaminated with Fipronil.

Is candidate campaign spending crossing the line?

Is candidate campaign spending crossing the line?

COMMENT | It is hardly a surprise for a by-election to have a certain flair and extravagance.

Yoursay: Can Azmin, Rafizi try to coexist for the greater good?

Yoursay: Can Azmin, Rafizi try to coexist for the greater good?

YOURSAY | 'The longer Anwar allows these two to display their immaturity, the weaker his political image gets.'

KJ says MCA free to go, Mujahid wants to respect Muslims' private space

KJ says MCA free to go, Mujahid wants to respect Muslims' private space

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