Archive - 7 December 2019

Ramkarpal dares Umno man to lodge report over DAP phantom voters claim

Ramkarpal dares Umno man to lodge report over DAP phantom voters claim

He says Bukit Gelugor Umno delegate Omar Faudzar's allegations are completely baseless.

Umno heads into 2020 with a more united, inclusive image

Umno heads into 2020 with a more united, inclusive image

UMNO AGM | The largest oppostion party is taking steps to reform itself structurally.

Don't be race heroes - Mat Hasan tells Umno

Don't be race heroes - Mat Hasan tells Umno

UMNO AGM | He also says they should not get too carried away with Muafakat Nasional.

Student to Umno: Don't create youths who are 'pig-shooting champions'

Student to Umno: Don't create youths who are 'pig-shooting champions'

UMNO AGM | Muhammad Mirza Adnan says Harapan has failed to produce quality youth leaders.

Taking a swipe at PKR, Zahid pleased his party assembly peaceful

Taking a swipe at PKR, Zahid pleased his party assembly peaceful

UMNO AGM | We are civil, we have order and discipline, says the Umno president in veiled reference to the chaos at the PKR meet.

How much has MCA personally donated to TAR UC, Chinese schools?

How much has MCA personally donated to TAR UC, Chinese schools?

LETTER | Wee Ka Siong must answer two questions.

I was willing to take on a lesser role, says Amanah president

I was willing to take on a lesser role, says Amanah president

AMANAH AGM | Party retains Mohamad Sabu as president, no reason to change leadership, says Khalid Samad. 

What was Vincent Tan doing at Armada dinner?

What was Vincent Tan doing at Armada dinner?

LETTER | 'Preferential' capitalism is nothing new by Bersatu’s standards.

Umno MPs pledge to form gov't the clean and proper way

Umno MPs pledge to form gov't the clean and proper way

UMNO AGM | All the party's 38 MPs take a pledge to enter Putrajaya only by the 'front door'.

Azmin camp blames Anwar's traitor remarks for verbal attacks

Azmin camp blames Anwar's traitor remarks for verbal attacks

UPDATED 7.41PM | PKR AGM | Anwar, however, says he is unperturbed if people felt offended by his policy speech.

Crowd roars over clarion call to sack Azmin's supporters

Crowd roars over clarion call to sack Azmin's supporters

PKR AGM | Delegates in solidarity over motion give the boot to those who staged a walk-out from congress. 

Azmin's team to hold dinner party at Renaissance Hotel

Azmin's team to hold dinner party at Renaissance Hotel

PKR AGM | Party leaders expected to attend include Azmin and PKR vice-presidents Tian Chua, Zuraida Kamaruddin and Ali Biju.

Anifah Aman mulling to sue EC over Kimanis seat

Anifah Aman mulling to sue EC over Kimanis seat

KIMANIS POLLS | Anifah's aide James Ligunjang says the politician is looking at options available including filing a judicial review.

Thomas must take steps to protect AGC's image

Thomas must take steps to protect AGC's image

LETTER | There are forces working within the Attorney-General’s Chambers to discredit him.

Amanah delegate fires salvo at Gobind

Amanah delegate fires salvo at Gobind

AMANAH AGM | Minister failed to promote gov't's successes in fulfilling election manifesto, says Andri Zulkarnaen. 

DAP accused of bringing in phantom voters from China

DAP accused of bringing in phantom voters from China

UMNO AGM | Bukit Gelugor Umno division delegate Omar Faudzar says the phantom voters were brought in to oust Umno in GE14.

Wanita Umno leader also a Bersatu member in Kelantan, says source

Wanita Umno leader also a Bersatu member in Kelantan, says source

It is learnt that she has been holding the post in Umno's Tanah Merah division for the last two terms.

Despite calls for ceasefire, PKR delegates train guns on Azmin and ‘cartel’

Despite calls for ceasefire, PKR delegates train guns on Azmin and ‘cartel’

PKR AGM | Move to remove 'traitors' in party midst ring loud at congress. 

More PKR AGM drama: Azmin supporters stage walkout, cite ceasefire breach

More PKR AGM drama: Azmin supporters stage walkout, cite ceasefire breach

PKR AGM | Delegates complain that speakers were more interested in splitting the party and being provocative.

Yusoff Rawther urges police to probe his SD on Anwar Ibrahim

Yusoff Rawther urges police to probe his SD on Anwar Ibrahim

In his statutory declaration, Yusoff had claimed that he was a victim of indecent exposure.

Amanah should be strong glue for Harapan, says delegate

Amanah should be strong glue for Harapan, says delegate

AMANAH AGM | But grassroots lost face trying to defend 'flying car' project, says Mohamad Fadzli Mohd Ramly.

Umno assembly in stitches as delegate speaks Chinese

Umno assembly in stitches as delegate speaks Chinese

UMNO AGM | Mohd Jafni's one-minute Mandarin message urges MCA to not let down Tanjung Piai voters.

Warisan pro-illegal immigrants in Sabah, says Abdul Aziz

Warisan pro-illegal immigrants in Sabah, says Abdul Aziz

UMNO AGM | Sabah Umno Youth chief alleges state gov't not taking heed of Sabahans' problems, economic downturn.

PKR Youth brawl due to me being too 'conciliatory and forgiving', says Anwar

PKR Youth brawl due to me being too 'conciliatory and forgiving', says Anwar

PKR AGM | The PKR president says if he had been more tough, he would have sacked most of them.

Anwar urges gov't to solve PTPTN woes

Anwar urges gov't to solve PTPTN woes

PKR AGM | Rakyat anxious over education loan debt, unemployment rate, PKR president says. 

Muafakat National urged to move away from Malay supremacy practice

Muafakat National urged to move away from Malay supremacy practice

UMNO AGM | We want to see the Muafakat National agenda for all races, says Kulai Umno division delegate.

Umno sets up fund for GE15

Umno sets up fund for GE15

UMNO AGM | After Umno accounts frozen by MACC, members seek donations to help fund party operations.

Pirates capture crew members of Hong Kong-flagged tanker

Pirates capture crew members of Hong Kong-flagged tanker

Report: Armed men take one Turkish and 18 Indian crew members hostage.

Anwar: 'Lawan tetap lawan', but don't fight among friends

Anwar: 'Lawan tetap lawan', but don't fight among friends

PKR AGM | PKR boss reminds party members that they must act as a team to realise the party's vision for justice.
Giant fire near Sydney may take weeks to be put out

Giant fire near Sydney may take weeks to be put out

Bushfires have begun much earlier this summer, blamed on soaring temperatures, dry winds and suspected arson.
Umno delegates blast MPs who met ministers for 'funds'

Umno delegates blast MPs who met ministers for 'funds'

UMNO AGM | PAS and PKR never came to Umno for funds, says Omar Faudzar from Umno's Bukit Gelugor division.

US might fine Goldman up to US$2b over 1MDB

US might fine Goldman up to US$2b over 1MDB

The fine is likely to be a lot less than what analysts expects. 

Gov't moves to lift cap on GP fees - Health Minister

Gov't moves to lift cap on GP fees - Health Minister

Patients can evaluate and decide for themselves if the fees charged are appropriate, says Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Half of Italians want a 'dictator' in power, survey shows

Half of Italians want a 'dictator' in power, survey shows

Some 48.2% of people think the government should be led by a Messiah-like leader.
Amanah elections: Status quo for top five posts

Amanah elections: Status quo for top five posts

AMANAH AGM | Mohamad Sabu is retained as president although he came in 7th in the polls. 

White House refuses to attend impeachment hearing

White House refuses to attend impeachment hearing

White House counsel Pat Cippolone slammed the impeachment inquiry as completely baseless.

Johnson, Corbyn wage Brexit battle in final debate before UK election

Johnson, Corbyn wage Brexit battle in final debate before UK election

In six days, Britain will vote in its second national election in less than three years.
Leak of classified papers ahead of UK election tied to Russian operation: Reddit

Leak of classified papers ahead of UK election tied to Russian operation: Reddit

The leak is tied to a previous Russian disinformation campaign, says social media site Reddit.
MIC supports Hadi’s Act 355 amendments, says party chief

MIC supports Hadi’s Act 355 amendments, says party chief

MIC will only back the amendments if there are enough safeguards for non-Muslim rights.
What in God’s name is a hyper-liberal?

What in God’s name is a hyper-liberal?

COMMENT | 'I suppose to Mat Sabu, it is perfectly acceptable to be an 'ethno-nationalist'...'

Scuffles and arrests at PKR Youth meet, and 9 news from yesterday

Scuffles and arrests at PKR Youth meet, and 9 news from yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.
Yoursay: Hidden hands in AG’s Chambers? The deep state strikes again

Yoursay: Hidden hands in AG’s Chambers? The deep state strikes again

YOURSAY | ‘There is evidence of insurrection in the ranks. The AG has rightly called them out.’