Archive - 27 October 2018

19 youths held over alleged riot in JB apartment area

19 youths held over alleged riot in JB apartment area

Initial probe reveals the motive was revenge following previous fight, says police.

Three individuals cheated of RM21,100 by Macau scam in Penang

Three individuals cheated of RM21,100 by Macau scam in Penang

In two of the cases, victims gave their bank account details to the scammers. 

Report: PKR polls beset by missing votes again

Report: PKR polls beset by missing votes again

PKR POLLS | Some 100 votes are missing from the party's Ipoh Barat division.

PKR polls: Rafizi claims to be leading after major win in Perak

PKR polls: Rafizi claims to be leading after major win in Perak

UPDATED 11.29PM | PKR election committee confirms Perak tally on Twitter, but detailed results are not yet available.

Tok Pa doesn't want any party posts, Bersatu president says

Tok Pa doesn't want any party posts, Bersatu president says

Muhyiddin describes former Umno MP's decision to join Bersatu as sincere.

Najib challenges gov't to reveal IPIC settlement deals again

Najib challenges gov't to reveal IPIC settlement deals again

Ex-PM urges gov't not to hide behind Official Secrets Act.

Farmers' markets to use only biodegradable plastics within 3 years - Fama DG

Farmers' markets to use only biodegradable plastics within 3 years - Fama DG

This will apply to over 700 farmers' markets nationwide, says Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority director-general. 

MCA presidential wild card vows to give files on Najib funds to MACC

MCA presidential wild card vows to give files on Najib funds to MACC

Ngoo Teck Keong promises to cooperate with MACC on 2013 election funds MCA received from ex-PM.

Zeti urges gov't to consider risks for national car 3.0

Zeti urges gov't to consider risks for national car 3.0

M'sia must consider its limited resources and various risks in taking on this project, says PNB chief.

Unofficial: Johari finishes last in race for Sungai Petani PKR chief

Unofficial: Johari finishes last in race for Sungai Petani PKR chief

PKR POLLS | Three-term Sungai Petani MP receives least votes out of three candidates for the post. 

Up to 40 lawmakers could quit Umno, says Kadir Jasin

Up to 40 lawmakers could quit Umno, says Kadir Jasin

Following Mustapa's entry, Bersatu supreme council member claims many of them could also join his party. 

Air force hoping for more funds to develop defence assets

Air force hoping for more funds to develop defence assets

Affendi Buang says its development plan held back due to financial constraints.

Sri Lanka president suspends Parliament after sacking PM as political rift deepens

Sri Lanka president suspends Parliament after sacking PM as political rift deepens

Dismissed PM wants Parliament convened to resolve this crisis.

Illegal health products worth RM2.8m seized in Ops Pangea

Illegal health products worth RM2.8m seized in Ops Pangea

These include abortion pills, injectable Vitamin C, antibiotics, steroids, slimming products and other medicines.

Nazri is new BN secretary-general

Nazri is new BN secretary-general

BN chief Zahid says Nazri is tasked with meeting all relevant parties to build a strong opposition.

BN rebranded - Zahid proposes name change in bid to win GE15

BN rebranded - Zahid proposes name change in bid to win GE15

BN chair wants the opposition movement strengthened with the entry of new parties into the coalition.

Nazri will get opposition on board with abolishing death penalty - Kula

Nazri will get opposition on board with abolishing death penalty - Kula

Umno lawmaker also wants the abolition bill discussed in the current sitting of Parliament.

Abolishing death penalty: Time to send clear message

Abolishing death penalty: Time to send clear message

Malaysiakini poll shows that Putrajaya will face some opposition to its plan to abolish capital punishment.

Zahid mulls admitting Indian Muslim Congress into BN

Zahid mulls admitting Indian Muslim Congress into BN

BN chair adds that he will also consider letting in other parties, like Makkal Sakti and Indian Progressive Front.

Saudi to prosecute Khashoggi murder suspects, Turkey wants extradition

Saudi to prosecute Khashoggi murder suspects, Turkey wants extradition

Turkish president Erdogan is stepping up pressure on Saudi Arabia to come clean on slain journalist.

Two Kimanis PKR members remanded to assist MACC graft probe

Two Kimanis PKR members remanded to assist MACC graft probe

The duo was arrested following a tip-off over alleged involvement in corruption.

Was Jho Low's associate behind Najib's Saudi prince letters?

Was Jho Low's associate behind Najib's Saudi prince letters?

Letters purportedly from 'Saud Abdulaziz Al-Saud' bear striking resemblance to a series of letters to Jho Low.

Three senior police officers on transfer, effective Nov 26

Three senior police officers on transfer, effective Nov 26

Klang Utara chief moved to CCID, while Subang Jaya chief moved to Crime Prevention and Community Safety Dept.

Saifuddin cites 'security reasons' for Malaysia Hall closure

Saifuddin cites 'security reasons' for Malaysia Hall closure

Minister says several thefts – including that of passports – had been occurring in the popular London canteen.

Mattis says Khashoggi killing undermines regional stability

Mattis says Khashoggi killing undermines regional stability

US to take additional measures against those responsible for the murder.

You are not being fair to me - Najib walks out of Al Jazeera interview

You are not being fair to me - Najib walks out of Al Jazeera interview

Najib becomes upset after being asked to address several allegations against him.

Altantuya revisited: Najib says never seen her, never knew she existed

Altantuya revisited: Najib says never seen her, never knew she existed

Not a shred of evidence to indicate his involvement, adds the ex-premier.

After Adel's visit, Saudi elements in 1MDB saga still unexplained

After Adel's visit, Saudi elements in 1MDB saga still unexplained

Adel's 2006 remarks about the multi-billion ringgit deposits back in focus.

PM: Restructuring efforts to cope with impending stormy weather

PM: Restructuring efforts to cope with impending stormy weather

UPDATED 1.32PM | This needs to be done to absorb financial turbulence, Mahathir tells investors.

God as Godzilla?

God as Godzilla?

COMMENT | This view of the Great One as a horror movie-style monster seems ludicrously selective.

Practise due diligence when investing in cryptocurrency, says US judge

Practise due diligence when investing in cryptocurrency, says US judge

Such currency is not backed by the 'full faith and credit' of the government, adds the prominent judge.

Soi Lek: Opponents’ attempt to bury me made me work harder

Soi Lek: Opponents’ attempt to bury me made me work harder

BOOK EXCERPT | ‘I was expected to withdraw from politics completely and be consigned to political dustbin.’

Hadi questions Guan Eng's morals after K'tan debt appeal revelation

Hadi questions Guan Eng's morals after K'tan debt appeal revelation

The letter requesting for RM24.5m in aid, PAS president says, was meant to be confidential. 

Finding my replacement for GE13 and the PKFZ scandal

Finding my replacement for GE13 and the PKFZ scandal

BOOK EXCERPT | Soi Lek explains how his son, Tee Yong, was picked to contest in Labis.

Florida man charged over 14 bombs sent to Trump critics

Florida man charged over 14 bombs sent to Trump critics

Former stripper and professional wrestler Cesar Sayoc hit with five felony counts.

Mexico offers plan to halt advance of migrants in US-bound caravan

Mexico offers plan to halt advance of migrants in US-bound caravan

Peña Nieto says migrants can obtain temporary papers by registering for asylum in southern Mexico.

After over a month, Perak PKR goes to the polls

After over a month, Perak PKR goes to the polls

PKR POLLS | Voting had been suspended in the state following trouble in the polls for Penang and Kedah.

Meet S Arutchelvan, the strongman of PSM

Meet S Arutchelvan, the strongman of PSM

INTERVIEW | PSM stalwart speaks about the party attempting to remain relevant in neo-Malaysia.

Festive colours

Festive colours

Patrons rush to stock up on festive clothes and decorations at a Deepavali bazaar in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

China, Japan to forge closer ties at 'historic turning point'

China, Japan to forge closer ties at 'historic turning point'

Both countries shall not be a threat to each other, Japanese PM Abe says after meeting Chinese president Xi.

Another MO1 lie to cover up the last one?

Another MO1 lie to cover up the last one?

COMMENT | Was Najib lying yesterday or was he lying in December 2015? Or was he lying both times?

The Saudi flip-flop on RM2.6b; Najib loses cool during interview

The Saudi flip-flop on RM2.6b; Najib loses cool during interview

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

Questions and more questions for Najib, will he respond?

Questions and more questions for Najib, will he respond?

MP SPEAKS | After being grilled by Al Jazeera, ex-PM must answer three more questions on 1MDB.

Yoursay: But MO1, the hole M’sia is in was dug by you

Yoursay: But MO1, the hole M’sia is in was dug by you

YOURSAY | ‘Then you use funds from other sources to fill the hole. How did that make it okay?’

Mahathir: Saudi minister's U-turn is 'immaterial', RM2.6b is from 1MDB

Mahathir: Saudi minister's U-turn is 'immaterial', RM2.6b is from 1MDB

"Show the records. If they say it is not from Saudi Arabia, we’ll have to find out where it comes from," says Dr M.

Dr M slips again, confuses Umno with Bersatu

Dr M slips again, confuses Umno with Bersatu

At a late night press conference, Dr M refers to his party as Umno.

No more import permits for plastic waste, says Zuraida

No more import permits for plastic waste, says Zuraida

Housing minister says this is to empower the local plastic industry over the next three years, halt dependency on imported materials.

Parcel bombs: Man arrested in Florida is principal suspect, says official

Parcel bombs: Man arrested in Florida is principal suspect, says official

UPDATED 12:37AM | He is arrested in connection with 12 parcel bombs after two more Trump critics get suspicious packages.