Archive - 14 October 2018

Thailand records highest number of lost M'sian passports

Thailand records highest number of lost M'sian passports

Most incidents happened in Pratunam, a popular shopping area in Bangkok, says embassy source.

Cradle Fund CEO's remains to be buried again tomorrow

Cradle Fund CEO's remains to be buried again tomorrow

Selangor CID head says the burial would be conducted at 11am.

Perak DAP polls: Aziz Bari climbs political ladder

Perak DAP polls: Aziz Bari climbs political ladder

The constitutional expert secures the highest number of votes for the vice-chairperson's post.

Azmin pulls ahead of Rafizi in S'gor albeit a strong challenge

Azmin pulls ahead of Rafizi in S'gor albeit a strong challenge

PKR POLLS | Azmin receives 9,337 votes to Rafizi's 8,563 after the casting at nine divisions in the state. 

Cabinet posts don't matter in PKR polls - Rafizi

Cabinet posts don't matter in PKR polls - Rafizi

PKR POLLS | In taking on Azmin, the former MP says by right he should have been 'buried' long ago.

'Hallucinating' Hadi should worry more about rising tide against PAS - Kit Siang

'Hallucinating' Hadi should worry more about rising tide against PAS - Kit Siang

The PAS president has undone his predecessor's successes in reaching out to other races, he says.

Saudi stocks plunge 7pct on Khashoggi fallout

Saudi stocks plunge 7pct on Khashoggi fallout

This is the biggest drop since December 2014, when oil prices were crashing.

Three Myanmar workers buried alive in Cameron Highlands landslide

Three Myanmar workers buried alive in Cameron Highlands landslide

The fire department says the landslide happened at about 3am following heavy rain from midnight.

Foreigners applying to study in Perlis religious schools to be screened

Foreigners applying to study in Perlis religious schools to be screened

State police chief says the decision was made after the arrest of students for terrorism-related activities.

Hakimah named Jakim's first woman deputy DG

Hakimah named Jakim's first woman deputy DG

She replaces Mohamad Nordin Ibrahim, who is being moved up to director-general.

Media veteran KP Waran dies of cancer

Media veteran KP Waran dies of cancer

This is confirmed by the former NST executive editor's wife via a Facebook posting. 

World Bank provides US$1b standby facility for Indonesia disaster relief

World Bank provides US$1b standby facility for Indonesia disaster relief

US$5 million also set aside for technical assistance to ensure reconstruction is community-led.

China official says 'sinicisation' of religion in Xinjiang must go on

China official says 'sinicisation' of religion in Xinjiang must go on

You Quan of the CPC's United Front Work Department says 'religious extremism must be guarded against.

Parliament kicks off tomorrow with expected debate on Dr M's UN speech

Parliament kicks off tomorrow with expected debate on Dr M's UN speech

This sitting will also see the tabling of Harapan's maiden budget on Nov 2.

Hadi: Low PD polls turnout shows tide turning against Harapan

Hadi: Low PD polls turnout shows tide turning against Harapan

This despite Anwar Ibrahim beating PAS' Mohd Nazari Mokhtar by a whopping 23,560 votes.

Air of anticipation over Dr M's visit to Thailand

Air of anticipation over Dr M's visit to Thailand

The visit is seen as vital to break the deadlock in peace talks in southern Thailand.

Beijing says it respects 'adequately communicated' decision on ECRL

Beijing says it respects 'adequately communicated' decision on ECRL

Official also says it will strengthen supervision of the debt sustainability of its overseas investment. 

Harapan aware of M'sia's finances before making promises, Najib says

Harapan aware of M'sia's finances before making promises, Najib says

If they thought the country was going bankrupt, ex-PM asks, why would they promise to abolish tolls?

DAP CEC to discuss members receiving state awards: Lim

DAP CEC to discuss members receiving state awards: Lim

Sec-gen says that this gives the impression that members are merely 'gunning' for titles.

Malaysia's economic fundamentals still intact: Analysts

Malaysia's economic fundamentals still intact: Analysts

This is despite the bleak outlook of the capital market, the experts say.

As PKR battle enters S'gor homeground, Azmin tight-lipped on chances

As PKR battle enters S'gor homeground, Azmin tight-lipped on chances

PKR POLLS | He only urges all parties to respect the due processes involved in the party polls.

How quickly Najib gave up on his 'last resort' to clear his name

How quickly Najib gave up on his 'last resort' to clear his name

MP SPEAKS | Would he agree, without equivocating, to the reopening of probes into the mysterious deaths?

Time for Asean to close ranks, remove non-tariff trade barriers

Time for Asean to close ranks, remove non-tariff trade barriers

Asean leaders must be willing to open up their respective markets.

Pork stalls at Malacca food expo ordered closed, to be ritually cleansed

Pork stalls at Malacca food expo ordered closed, to be ritually cleansed

Images of pork-based products sold at the Tastefully Food and Beverage Expo enrages netizens.

Dosh issues stop-work order after Penang elevated road mishap

Dosh issues stop-work order after Penang elevated road mishap

On Thursday, 14 concrete beams were accidentally knocked over during construction of the RM275m project.

Popular singer Saleem Iklim dies

Popular singer Saleem Iklim dies

He was the vocalist of Iklim, the rock band famous in the 1990s.

Father jailed for 623 counts of incest, sodomy seeks retrial

Father jailed for 623 counts of incest, sodomy seeks retrial

He now alleges that he made his initial guilty plea after being assaulted by prison officers. 

Harapan leaders hail Anwar's victory as historic

Harapan leaders hail Anwar's victory as historic

UPDATED 2.10PM | The new MP 'conquered' even previously BN-held constituencies, says PKR sec-gen.

Hundreds of survivors found, but toll from Michael set to rise

Hundreds of survivors found, but toll from Michael set to rise

At least 18 deaths reported so far in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.

WhatsApp hits the road in India with skits to stamp out fake news

WhatsApp hits the road in India with skits to stamp out fake news

Fight takes shape against fake news, that has led to over 30 deaths in 70 lynching attempts since 2017.

M'sia needs a clear policy on migrant labour recruitment

M'sia needs a clear policy on migrant labour recruitment

MP SPEAKS | A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members. 

My majority was beyond expectations, says Anwar

My majority was beyond expectations, says Anwar

'We are able to capture the confidence of all races,' adds the new Port Dickson MP.

Selangor PKR polls begins today

Selangor PKR polls begins today

PKR POLLS | Party polls begins with the first nine of its 22 divisions statewide.

EC to improve election regulations

EC to improve election regulations

Current regulations unclear, says EC chairperson.

Don’t need a sniper to kill me, Lim quips on scrapped plan to bulletproof MOF

Don’t need a sniper to kill me, Lim quips on scrapped plan to bulletproof MOF

INTERVIEW | He says the RM7m plan exemplifies the previous administration excesses.

Tears flow over sorry state of affairs

Tears flow over sorry state of affairs

SATIRE | Datuk Seri, you have now become a beggar but I cannot help you.

Address workers’ democracy from a larger perspective

Address workers’ democracy from a larger perspective

LETTER | The state must intervene in worker issues to reconcile conflicts of interest or stand up to corporate greed.

Trishakti — the real Malaysian manifesto we need

Trishakti — the real Malaysian manifesto we need

COMMENT | We need a real manifesto and not a mere set of promises

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

COMMENT | One can, perhaps, forgive MMC-Gamuda for going ballistic as fear can germinate in the market.

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

Lessons from the MMC-Gamuda, Finance Ministry tiff

COMMENT | One can, perhaps, forgive MMC-Gamuda for going ballistic as fear can germinate in the market.

Anwar wins in Port Dickson; Najib turns to public donations

Anwar wins in Port Dickson; Najib turns to public donations

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

Yoursay: Is the capital gains tax really a good idea?

Yoursay: Is the capital gains tax really a good idea?

YOURSAY | ‘Will the CGT be on net profits? That is, minus losses when selling lower.’

Telcos to allow subscribers to switch to new broadband packages

Telcos to allow subscribers to switch to new broadband packages

This follows the communications minister finding that subscription rates had not been reduced.