Archive - 27 July 2019

M'sia eyes collaboration with Turkey on 'supercar'

M'sia eyes collaboration with Turkey on 'supercar'

This to further enhance the capability of the nation’s automotive industry, he says.

Liew says 'misquoted', here is what the Hansard says

Liew says 'misquoted', here is what the Hansard says

He denies saying that a fellow minister's aide had bought a watch which is under a corruption probe. 

Negeri PKR declares support for Anwar despite calls by veeps to stop

Negeri PKR declares support for Anwar despite calls by veeps to stop

UPDATED 8.44PM | Sarawak PKR, meanwhile, backs both Anwar and Azmin.

Wee to Liew: Explain or resign over 'lie' on MACC luxury watch case

Wee to Liew: Explain or resign over 'lie' on MACC luxury watch case

UPDATED 8.22PM | The matter is very embarrassing, he says. 

Zahid smacks Anwar over DAP again, says will reject cooperation

Zahid smacks Anwar over DAP again, says will reject cooperation

I have to say this repeatedly because people just don't get it, he laments.

Rohingyas should be Myanmar citizens or be given their own state - Dr M

Rohingyas should be Myanmar citizens or be given their own state - Dr M

The country at one time was made up of many different states, he points out.

‘Sakai’ slurs, bullying, religious conversion - what Orang Asli face in school

‘Sakai’ slurs, bullying, religious conversion - what Orang Asli face in school

Citing personal and ground experience, forum discusses why so many indigenous children drop out.

On unfamiliar terrain, Umno says BN must learn from opposition veteran PAS

On unfamiliar terrain, Umno says BN must learn from opposition veteran PAS

 We will defend the BN 'ship' as we have no other options, says Umno Youth chief Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

MIC leaders assure members PAS 'not radical'

MIC leaders assure members PAS 'not radical'

There is no issue of PAS being against religions other than Islam, says MIC president Vigneswaran.

Dr M: M'sia-Turkey cooperation can help keep Palestine issue alive

Dr M: M'sia-Turkey cooperation can help keep Palestine issue alive

He says there are attempts to kill off the issue of Palestine completely.

Protecting Orang Asli means recognising their lands, NGO tells state governments

Protecting Orang Asli means recognising their lands, NGO tells state governments

Orang Asli community facing increasing action from those granted rights by state gov'ts to exploit their lands.

Ramasamy wants Waytha to hold town hall session on Indian funding

Ramasamy wants Waytha to hold town hall session on Indian funding

'I challenge him to come and present to the public how the RM100 million has been distributed' - Ramasamy

Umno Youth questions delay in prosecuting Perak exco's alleged rape case

Umno Youth questions delay in prosecuting Perak exco's alleged rape case

The police said on July 23 that it had submitted the investigation papers to the attorney-general.

How much longer can we indulge in hatred and prejudices?

How much longer can we indulge in hatred and prejudices?

LETTER |  The shocking bomb threat on the Amman Message seminar should be a wake-up call to all Malaysians.

TM finally slashes prices for Streamyx, to also offer faster alternatives

TM finally slashes prices for Streamyx, to also offer faster alternatives

TM: 973,000 UniFi customers upgraded to higher speeds, new plan to address remaining 934,000 Streamyx users.

'Klepto-theocracy' proponents in attack mode by playing religion card

'Klepto-theocracy' proponents in attack mode by playing religion card

MP SPEAKS | A person becomes a thief or is corrupt not because of his religion but despite his religion.

Pick up the phone and talk to me, Waytha tells Ramasamy

Pick up the phone and talk to me, Waytha tells Ramasamy

This is after Ramasamy claimed the minister wasn't transparent about funding for Indian community.

Will Anwar roll back Mahathir's bumiputera policies?

Will Anwar roll back Mahathir's bumiputera policies?

COMMENT | Anwar's needs-based plans will only be credible when he explains how he handles 'Bumiputera Agenda' when he becomes PM.

Umno and PAS will work to keep Dr M as PM for full-term - Hadi

Umno and PAS will work to keep Dr M as PM for full-term - Hadi

PAS president says Bersatu must be defended as Harapan is being dominated by non-Muslims.

US to deny tariff relief for Apple Mac Pro parts from China - Trump

US to deny tariff relief for Apple Mac Pro parts from China - Trump

President says he thought Apple would build a plant in Texas.

Two dead in South Korea nightclub collapse

Two dead in South Korea nightclub collapse

Athletes involved in the world aquatic championships among those injured.

US Supreme Court lets Trump use disputed funds for border wall

US Supreme Court lets Trump use disputed funds for border wall

The conservative-majority court votes 5-4 with the liberals in dissent.
Eight killed in quake, aftershocks in the Philippines

Eight killed in quake, aftershocks in the Philippines

UPDATED 11.45AM | The disaster struck the Batanes islands off the north of the country.

Saudi-led forces, Israel among states rapped by UN for killing children

Saudi-led forces, Israel among states rapped by UN for killing children

The Saudi-led alliance killed or injured 729 children in 2018, according to a UN report.
Protesters flock to Hong Kong airport as crisis simmers on

Protesters flock to Hong Kong airport as crisis simmers on

Airport operations not affected despite the presence of thousands of protesters.

483 police reports lodged over post insulting Prophet Muhammad

483 police reports lodged over post insulting Prophet Muhammad

The post has been deleted and MCMC's help is being sought to trace the Facebook user.

Flaws seen in Trump's calm response to N Korea missile launches

Flaws seen in Trump's calm response to N Korea missile launches

US president ignores threat posed to allies Japan and S Korea as well as US troops they host, say analysts.

Did you bother to check? Ingat asks PAS on groups 'hiding' Indira's daughter

Did you bother to check? Ingat asks PAS on groups 'hiding' Indira's daughter

This comes after PAS denied the allegation and demanded an apology from Indira Gandhi.

'Senators absent without proper cause in Undi 18 vote should apologise or quit'

'Senators absent without proper cause in Undi 18 vote should apologise or quit'

UPDATED 6.21PM | DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang says their absence was a 'gross dereliction of duty'.

Reshaping the Muslim world order

Reshaping the Muslim world order

COMMENT | An alliance of Muslim nations could have a significant impact on global commerce.

Ten things we learnt from Najib’s banker Joanna Yu

Ten things we learnt from Najib’s banker Joanna Yu

NAJIB TRIAL | The former AmBank officer has become the most prominent witness in the trial so far.

Tian Chua: Overzealous display of support undermining PKR unity

Tian Chua: Overzealous display of support undermining PKR unity

He says some supporters strive to outdo one another and this has intensified tension within the party.
Even in this new era, Mahathir ‘mudah lupa’

Even in this new era, Mahathir ‘mudah lupa’

COMMENT | Have reporters adjusted to promises of freedom in reporting, or are they still forced to toe the party line?

Umno-PAS have worked out which seats to give the other in GE15

Umno-PAS have worked out which seats to give the other in GE15

Sources say that this will be included in the cooperation charter to be inked on Sept 14.

We will never have needs-based affirmative action in M'sia

We will never have needs-based affirmative action in M'sia

COMMENT | Good on Anwar for saying it, but there is a chasm of difference between saying and doing.

Yoursay: Umno and PAS - birds of a feather flock together

Yoursay: Umno and PAS - birds of a feather flock together

YOURSAY | 'Harapan cannot afford to sit on its laurels while PAS and Umno appeal to a growing crowd.'

Anwar says move on, and 5 news from yesterday

Anwar says move on, and 5 news from yesterday

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