Archive - 26 June 2016

Angela Merkel's ally says this after Britain's vote to leave the bloc.

The party should have acted long ago, as they were in cahoots with the enemy, Umno leaders say.

Defence minister says a C130 aircraft flying from KL to Labuan was intercepted by Indonesian jet fighters.

No offer from Amanah as Muhyiddin is wise enough to decide his next move, Johor Amanah chief says.

He says this is to safeguard the Islamic faith.

Clashes erupted at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound today, over a dispute to access the place of worship, media reports say.

Recently, I read the news where Penang exco member YB Lim Hock Seng will be debating Gerakan MP Liang Teck Meng. This was after his refusal to debate with Penang Gerakan Youth chief Jason Loo.

Perak mufti Harussani concurs, saying it has to be done even if there are haram substances used to make the vaccine.

Minor damage to Honda City she was driving, passengers unharmed, in accident at Kota Damansara.

The Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer) would like to reiterate the importance of transparency in electricity tariff structure and fuel cost pricing. The piped gas was priced at RM15.20 per mmBTU for the electricity tariff setting period of Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2017.

Howard Lee responds to the Pahang mufti's claim that DAP is 'kafir harbi'.

UPDATED 8.41PM | He warns Kedah Umno to be prepared to give up the state to PAS.

UPDATED 8.33PM | The former Umno No 2 will serve as Independent MP of Pagoh, but needs time to weigh other options.

His political secretary says probe for possible wrongdoing is a 'recycled issue'.

PAS MP Mahfuz Omar advises Kedah MB not to rush back to work after 18 days in ICU.

The Bagan Serai MP says the hospital, school and health clinics were approved two years ago.

UPDATED 4.48PM | Asked twice at a press conference, Liow Tiong Lai says he'll comment 'later'.

UPDATED 3.24PM | Buoyed by recent electoral successes, the Gerakan chief says BN will want to ride on momentum.

COMMENT | It’s a sign of weakness for a leader to demand unquestioning obedience and loyalty.

ANALYSIS | Will this tale, now full of sound and fury, signify nothing eventually?

UPDATED 2.51PM | Mah Siew Keong says it was wrong for a Pahang mufti to have done this.

This is according to Bukit Aman’s sexual investigation unit chief, Tan Gee Soon.

UPDATED 1.40PM | Kuala Terengganu MP says inaction on 'kafir harbi' not surprising, as no action was taken over PAS' similar threats.

MALAYSIANS KINI | 83-year-old Ishak Surin recounts the challenges in getting PAS party organ Harakah started, back in 1987.

The debate titled, ‘Three Expressways and Undersea Tunnel’, would be conducted in the national language.

UPDATED 11.14AM | He notes no BN top leader has demanded a retraction of the 'seditious kafir harbi' claim.

The inspector-general of police’s (IGP) admission and proposals where he urged that all entertainment outlets be placed within one designated area in each state (Free Malaysia Today, June 24, 2016) ought to be lauded and seriously studied, as illegal gambling disguised as entertainment outlets have of late spruced up sporadically in strategic locations

COMMENT | Najib would have to consolidate his position in order to remain in power.

BOOK EXCERPT | ‘GILA: A Journey Through Moods & Madness’, relates stories of mental illness in M'sia.

EURO 2016 | The Poles will play Croatia or Portugal for a berth in the semis.

EURO 2016 | Quaresma heads Ronaldo’s parried shot into an empty net in the 117th minute.

EURO 2016 | It was a cruel blow for the Irish, who had more than held their own.

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

YOURSAY | ‘Breaking a car window and causing bodily harm is a Penal Code offence.’