Archive - 28 October 2018

Clerk loses RM115,000 to Macau scam syndicate

Clerk loses RM115,000 to Macau scam syndicate

Police say the case was being investigated under the Penal Code for cheating.  

'Tok Pa will be able to shore up K'tanese support to Harapan'

'Tok Pa will be able to shore up K'tanese support to Harapan'

Mat Sabu says apart from having a good image, the former minister was a very popular leader in K'tan.

'Syed Saddiq's statement on Malay supremacy misinterpreted'

'Syed Saddiq's statement on Malay supremacy misinterpreted'

Muhyiddin says Bersatu existed on the basis of championing Malay rights in line with the constitution.

Azmin's big victory in S'gor round 3 neutralises Rafizi's Perak win

Azmin's big victory in S'gor round 3 neutralises Rafizi's Perak win

PKR POLLS | Azmin garners 4,138 votes to Rafizi's 2,097 votes from five divisions in S'gor that voted.

Liow: Quitting BN would lower MCA's status, coalition should dissolve

Liow: Quitting BN would lower MCA's status, coalition should dissolve

'BN is no longer capable of garnering the people's support, there is no more value in the coalition.'

After Tok Pa's entry, DAP says 'unhealthy' for Harapan to take ex-Umno MPs

After Tok Pa's entry, DAP says 'unhealthy' for Harapan to take ex-Umno MPs

This is especially when it is not even six months since the last general election, says Tan Kok Wai.

Rafizi wins Pandan but faces setbacks in deputy president contest

Rafizi wins Pandan but faces setbacks in deputy president contest

PKR POLLS | In Pandan, Azmin gets 715 votes against Rafizi's 508 in the contest for the No 2 post.

Icerd is no threat to the sovereignty of Islam

Icerd is no threat to the sovereignty of Islam

LETTER | The message of anti-racism carried by the Prophet encompasses every walk of life for all humankind.

Remand extended for principal in alleged sodomy case

Remand extended for principal in alleged sodomy case

Police say this was to enable them to complete the investigation papers.

Police confirm jammer discovered at Kuala S'gor PKR polls

Police confirm jammer discovered at Kuala S'gor PKR polls

PKR POLLS | This comes after a candidate earlier claimed that a jammer was used to sabotage the polls.

PKR's Kuala Selangor division election postponed

PKR's Kuala Selangor division election postponed

PKR POLLS | The new date for the branch polls will be determined later by the party.

Leiking demands apology from those linking Warisan to illegals

Leiking demands apology from those linking Warisan to illegals

Party now under attack because it is growing stronger in Sabah, says deputy president.

'Tok Pa will speak for Harapan in Kelantan assembly'

'Tok Pa will speak for Harapan in Kelantan assembly'

Bersatu info chief also teases that Mustapa may not have to be the sole Harapan rep in the assembly soon.

'No formal complaint of money politics against Sg Siput MP'

'No formal complaint of money politics against Sg Siput MP'

UPDATED 5.46PM | PKR POLLS | Syed Husin says this is despite the claims against Kesavan being widely reported.

Leicester City owner, four others, were on crashed helicopter - source

Leicester City owner, four others, were on crashed helicopter - source

Vichai and one of this daughter are reportedly on board the helicopter which crashed outside the club's stadium.

Wee to Zahid: Show some respect or we'll walk

Wee to Zahid: Show some respect or we'll walk

MCA deputy wishes Umno president 'all the best' if he insists on BN forming an alliance with PAS.

Bersatu will only accept members with no political baggage - Marzuki

Bersatu will only accept members with no political baggage - Marzuki

They must not be tainted with abuse of power or corruption, stresses the Penang Bersatu chief.

Thank Najib for semi-aborted interview, says Kit Siang

Thank Najib for semi-aborted interview, says Kit Siang

DAP leader says that this is the ex-PM's first admission that 1MDB money was misappropriated.

Ball in Sarawak CM's court on MA63 demands, says Chong

Ball in Sarawak CM's court on MA63 demands, says Chong

State Harapan chief says number of East M'sians on steering committee less important than the demands they make.

It’s as though I’ve sinned by speaking the truth, rues ‘immoral’ Guan Eng

It’s as though I’ve sinned by speaking the truth, rues ‘immoral’ Guan Eng

It was PAS lawmakers who wanted proof about K'tan appealing for federal loans, says the finance minister.

Money politics allegations will only backfire, Rafizi warns rivals

Money politics allegations will only backfire, Rafizi warns rivals

UPDATED 2.28PM | PKR POLLS | Citing Perak win as evidence, he says attempts to taint leaders aligned to him will end in failure.

Tempers flare as delays mar voting process in Selangor

Tempers flare as delays mar voting process in Selangor

PKR POLLS | Voting for Kuala Selangor postponed, and delays seen in Tanjong Karang, Ampang and Pandan.

Umno accuses Kadir of waging psy-war to stave off Anwar

Umno accuses Kadir of waging psy-war to stave off Anwar

Info chief says spreading speculation of MPs quitting Umno is a sign of Bersatu's own insecurities.

PKR polls: Rafizi concedes Selangor to Azmin

PKR polls: Rafizi concedes Selangor to Azmin

UPDATED 1.49PM | PKR POLLS | But the contender says he didn't expect the margin with ex-MB to be this close.

Russia, Germany, France and Turkey call for lasting ceasefire in Syria

Russia, Germany, France and Turkey call for lasting ceasefire in Syria

In joint communique, Putin, Merkel, Erdogan and Macron also call for a constitutional committee by year-end.

Brazil's Bolsonaro poised to win presidency in dramatic swing right

Brazil's Bolsonaro poised to win presidency in dramatic swing right

UPDATED 4.29PM | Polls show momentum is shifting towards leftist candidate Fernando Haddad, however.

Article 153 compatible with UN treaty - even without reservations

Article 153 compatible with UN treaty - even without reservations

COMMENT | The drafters of Icerd were not oblivious to the disparities left behind by colonial rule. 

Kelantan only met 1pct of debt repayment for 2016 - Sim

Kelantan only met 1pct of debt repayment for 2016 - Sim

Deputy minister urges PAS leaders to come clean on the state's financial health.

Returning the press to journalists

Returning the press to journalists

COMMENT | They can be sure that there will no longer be 'wahyu' from Putrajaya.

PKR election enters final phase in Selangor

PKR election enters final phase in Selangor

PKR POLLS | More than 61,000 members will cast their votes in six divisions in the state.

PAS: Does Putrajaya have plans for Act 355?

PAS: Does Putrajaya have plans for Act 355?

Info chief Nasrudin Hassan wants to know if it is included among the 117 laws set for amendment or repeal.

Gunman targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue

Gunman targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue

Gunman surrenders after a shootout with a SWAT team.

Soi Lek: I ensured transparency in MCA's purchase of office tower

Soi Lek: I ensured transparency in MCA's purchase of office tower

BOOK EXCERPT | ‘After GE13, several senior leaders grumbled that the purchase was not done transparently.'

Where art thou, Arul Kanda?

Where art thou, Arul Kanda?

COMMENT | Arul Kanda was touted as the Messiah come to save 1MDB but in the end his world came tumbling down.

How MCA came to own The Star

How MCA came to own The Star

BOOK EXCERPT | ‘I emphasised that the paper should be free from political interference by party leaders.’

‘Is Harapan four parties or Dr M?’ - Arul on working within the system

‘Is Harapan four parties or Dr M?’ - Arul on working within the system

INTERVIEW | PSM stalwart dissects what Harapan has gotten right, and what it hasn’t.

Najib storms out of 'unfair' interview; Zahid moots BN rebrand

Najib storms out of 'unfair' interview; Zahid moots BN rebrand

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

Yoursay: Has death penalty served as effective deterrent for drug trafficking?

Yoursay: Has death penalty served as effective deterrent for drug trafficking?

YOURSAY | ‘A law will remain a law until it's changed by its legislature.’