Archive - 21 October 2018

Decision on Malacca PKR re-election tomorrow

Decision on Malacca PKR re-election tomorrow

PKR POLLS | Election director Rashid Din says efforts to recover results have been unsuccessful thus far.

MIC remains as BN component party - Vigneswaran

MIC remains as BN component party - Vigneswaran

It will remain until a decision was reached together with other BN component parties, says president.

Penang landslide: Three more bodies found on 3rd day search

Penang landslide: Three more bodies found on 3rd day search

The total number of dead victims now stands at seven.  

Perlis chooses Rafizi, S'gor phase two goes to Azmin

Perlis chooses Rafizi, S'gor phase two goes to Azmin

PKR POLLS | To date, Azmin has 34,383 votes to Rafizi's 33,122 votes, a 1,261-vote advantage.

Report on drowning of six firemen by year end

Report on drowning of six firemen by year end

The Fire and Rescue Department is prepared to accept the findings of the report, says DG.

I'll quit if there is proof Warisan issued ICs to illegals - Leiking

I'll quit if there is proof Warisan issued ICs to illegals - Leiking

The party deputy president says he was tired of hearing the accusations.  

Johor royals expand affordable housing scheme to Mersing

Johor royals expand affordable housing scheme to Mersing

The Rumah Impian Bangsa Johor scheme will provide qualified Johoreans with homes under RM200,000.

PKR leader claims people with 'military IDs' tried to vote

PKR leader claims people with 'military IDs' tried to vote

PKR POLLS | Elizabeth Wong describes them as being 'young guys' with a 'military look'.

Kula: E-hailing, taxi drivers must register with Socso

Kula: E-hailing, taxi drivers must register with Socso

Minister says Socso and Transport Ministry have discussed measures to be taken should they fail to do so.

Plug only pulled on Najib's pre-GE14 'hot air projects' - S'wak DAP

Plug only pulled on Najib's pre-GE14 'hot air projects' - S'wak DAP

Chong Chieng Jen terms these 'crony projects', as they were awarded without open tender.

MAS gets first three women pilots

MAS gets first three women pilots

Pearl Wendy Mak, Wang Wen Chien and Nur Waie Hidayah Mohamad Rasidin make history as they take to the skies.

After loud noise I was half-buried in mud - landslide survivor

After loud noise I was half-buried in mud - landslide survivor

Nor Azizah says her husband fell and after that, he was nowhere to be seen.

Taxi association claims cabbies mad with PM were saboteurs

Taxi association claims cabbies mad with PM were saboteurs

It says those who caused the ruckus by heckling Mahathir were not members of the association.

'Umno is MCA's daddy': Soi Lek accuses Kit Siang of spinning

'Umno is MCA's daddy': Soi Lek accuses Kit Siang of spinning

UPDATED 6PM | He says he was only explaining that no one questioned the source of funds to MCA.

No more direct tender in DBKL land deals, says Khalid

No more direct tender in DBKL land deals, says Khalid

Territories minister says this is to avoid transactions at dubious prices.

Deputy health minister not sold on drinking unboiled tap water

Deputy health minister not sold on drinking unboiled tap water

Dr Lee Boon Chye says that although water from the plant may be clean, it still has to pass through old pipes.

Datukship: Guan Eng calls Malacca DAP chief 'stubborn' for no apology

Datukship: Guan Eng calls Malacca DAP chief 'stubborn' for no apology

He noted that three other leaders who accepted their titles had apologised, says report. 

Water from stream identified as main cause of Penang landslide

Water from stream identified as main cause of Penang landslide

UPDATED 4PM | This was exacerbated by heavy rains, says the Minerals and Geoscience Department.

Family of firefighter killed in mining pool tragedy to get new home

Family of firefighter killed in mining pool tragedy to get new home

Johor MB says he will help facilitate a PPR home for Mohd Fatah Hashim's widow and children.

Najib revives 'abolish Grab promise' despite Mahathir's denial

Najib revives 'abolish Grab promise' despite Mahathir's denial

UPDATED 6PM | The ex-PM says claims that his wife owns Grab fuelled the anger of taxi drivers.

Chaos breaks out at Selangor PKR polls

Chaos breaks out at Selangor PKR polls

UPDATED 5PM | PKR POLLS | Voting at three of six divisions in the state marred by clashes and arrests.

Trump, Europeans call Saudi account of Khashoggi death inadequate

Trump, Europeans call Saudi account of Khashoggi death inadequate

They are seeking for more answers from Riyadh.

Penang landslide: K9 unit identifies possible locations of remaining victims

Penang landslide: K9 unit identifies possible locations of remaining victims

SAR operations will be focused on the three sites identified by the tracker dog unit.

Rohingya issue goes beyond Myanmar's borders, minister says

Rohingya issue goes beyond Myanmar's borders, minister says

Mat Sabu stresses M'sia cannot afford to bear the burden of so many refugees coming into the country.

Oops, out of internet data - results for six PKR divisions stalled

Oops, out of internet data - results for six PKR divisions stalled

PKR POLLS | Technical glitches hold up announcement of results for Negeri Sembilan and Malacca.

Thousands of caravan migrants take shelter in southern Mexico

Thousands of caravan migrants take shelter in southern Mexico

The migrants pose a tough challenge to the Mexican government.

Azmin: E-voting hiccups in PKR polls leaving a bad impression

Azmin: E-voting hiccups in PKR polls leaving a bad impression

PKR POLLS | Candidate for the No 2 post says election committee must ensure no repeat of such incidents.

I can resign today, Dr M says after cabbies stage walkout

I can resign today, Dr M says after cabbies stage walkout

Some taxi drivers at a Langkawi dialogue session get upset when Mahathir refuses to ban Grab.

Harapan's health insurance scheme could disadvantage the B40

Harapan's health insurance scheme could disadvantage the B40

COMMENT | Potential ramifications of the scheme could outweigh the benefits. 

Zahid's daughter ought to protect child on the internet - deputy minister

Zahid's daughter ought to protect child on the internet - deputy minister

Hannah Yeoh responds to video of Nurulhidayah's daughter criticising the charges against her grandfather.

M'sia to insist on neutrality of South China Sea - Mat Sabu

M'sia to insist on neutrality of South China Sea - Mat Sabu

'We want the superpowers to respect the South China Sea as a neutral and safe area,' says defence minister.

A ceremony steeped in tradition and splendour

A ceremony steeped in tradition and splendour

Spectators will get a glimpse of the glory of the Malay sultanate.

Why Anifah has no right to school Saifuddin in Parliament

Why Anifah has no right to school Saifuddin in Parliament

COMMENT | Foreign minister’s predecessor needs to understand a simple principle - when in a hole, stop digging.

Trump says US to exit nuclear treaty, cites Russian violations

Trump says US to exit nuclear treaty, cites Russian violations

Washington believes Moscow is developing a ground-launched system in breach of a Cold War-era treaty.

PKR polls: Second phase of voting in Selangor underway

PKR polls: Second phase of voting in Selangor underway

PKR POLLS | Seven more divisions will go to the polls today, involving over 83,000 members.

Will MCA denounce Najib, 1MDB scandal at its party elections?

Will MCA denounce Najib, 1MDB scandal at its party elections?

MP SPEAKS | Will the party also pledge support for the Pakatan Harapan government?

Mukhriz: New Volvo as my official car bought through trade-ins

Mukhriz: New Volvo as my official car bought through trade-ins

Kedah MB says his office traded in two older vehicles before purchasing the hybrid S90.

Jamal Khashoggi and Malaysian murder mysteries

Jamal Khashoggi and Malaysian murder mysteries

COMMENT | Malaysia must make a statement on the missing Saudi journalist.

Wee: Don't bulldoze death penalty abolition

Wee: Don't bulldoze death penalty abolition

Let the Parliament panel vet it first, says the MCA deputy president.

Death penalty: To abolish or not?

Death penalty: To abolish or not?

LETTER | Abolishing the death sentence must be based on a principle of law.

Soi Lek defends not querying Najib's funds; Kadir wants datukship ruling

Soi Lek defends not querying Najib's funds; Kadir wants datukship ruling

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

Yoursay: Give PAS an inch on Oktoberfest, they’ll take a mile

Yoursay: Give PAS an inch on Oktoberfest, they’ll take a mile

YOURSAY | ‘What else will PAS ban to avoid disrespecting the majority’s sensitivities?’

Hundreds of thousands take to London streets demanding second Brexit vote

Hundreds of thousands take to London streets demanding second Brexit vote

Protest follows Theresa May's failure to agree on divorce deal with EU leaders in Brussels.