Archive - 5 December 2016

A local woman plots husband's death with Nepali lover, say police.

Umno members show loyalty to party presidents who are loyal to the party, says Puad Zakarshi.

Cartoon shows Najib walking a tightrope while juggling with weights on.

At least two motions have been rejected at the Dewan Rakyat, notes the head of the opposition leader's office.

Magistrate sets RM4,000 as bail in one surety and Jan 13 for remention.

After five years at the helm, Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) chief executive officer (CEO) Khalid Ramli retired on Nov 30.

The prime minister delivered his policy speech at the 2016 Umno general assembly recently, and in it, towards the end he said: “What will then happen to our race? When all is destroyed... when Umno is no more, and has become useless. When the Malays no longer have a place to fall back on... they will fall flat... be despised... become destitutes... beggars... in their own land.”

If convicted, the two accused, who face eight charges, could be jailed for up to 30 years.

Victim made to kneel was repeatedly struck before he apologises to a 'Datuk'.

'Asean countries should respect the actions of Myanmar on the Rakhine State issue.'

UPDATE 11.59PM | Dr M taught Umno leaders to oppose DAP for decades, says Dr Mohd Rizal Abdul Rahman.

Lawyer fled to Dubai, claiming his life was in danger if he stayed in Johor Bahru.

Photos of truck-mounted crane hanging from building set social media abuzz.

Simpang Renggam MP succeeds Ismail Kassim, whose term ended on Oct 31.

The rise of construction related accidents in Malaysia has reached an alarming level. According to the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), there has been 117 accident cases since 2012, involving 87 deaths. This year alone there were eight reported incidents including the recent KL Eco City disaster.

Empty rhetorics of Umno leaders at their AGM proves my pessimistic view of Najib's leadership, says Amanah veep Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

Rizal says such remarks are not surprising, and recalls Mahathir's statements in 1997.

Maina Kiai points to concerns on the domestic front such as Maria Chin's detention.

Police ask Santiago to identify some people at Bersih rally.

Gerakan wants ceramah ban for DAP firebrand and urges his sacking as Penang Museum curator.

COMMENT | The rakyat want reforms and a more united, prosperous, fairer and better Malaysia.

COMMENT | The use of strong-arm measures to deal with the dispute must not be countenanced.

UPDATED 3.15PM | Mah asks if the DAP leader has no other suggestions, apart from calling for resignations.

'Please exercise your right. For whatever reason. Even if there is no reason. Just exercise it.'

UPDATED 2.55PM | We haven't seen gov't's format of the bill, but Hadi's motion is unconstitutional, says Mah.

PHM claims it has the legal right to use the name ‘Hindraf’.

Maina Kiai urges a common international standard for foreign funding.

UPDATED 3.02PM | A tirade against Dr M and DAP is not the remedy, says the jailed ex-opposition leader.

Perodua's sales slumped 4.8 percent this year, due to weak ringgit, economic slowdown.

'Asking for the return of these so-called 'loaned seats' is counter productive.'

UPDATED 2.50PM | Syariah Court of Appeal rules zina doesn't include sodomy, court has no power to review.

UPDATED 11.49AM | Amanah, DAP leaders call the Rohingya rally yesterday all show and no action.

However, the cartoonist hopes he will not be arrested yet again, and thanks Khalid for the inspiration.

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar today on better demand following BNM's new measures.
 

Renzi is quintessentially Florentine in his cockiness, that is a problem with the general public, says editor. 

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is expected to follow Key.

Puad Zarkashi tells Dr M not to be fooled, likening DAP to S'pore's PAP, which also uses Malay but...

Regardless of who we are – a student, athlete, entrepreneur or a working professional – all of us have different goals and ambitions in life that we would like to pursue.

Only time will tell, but we are running out of time.

Were the character checks less than thorough?

MP SPEAKS | The promise was that ISA was long gone, but autocrats always break promises.

COMMENT | Najib should have abstained from appearing with the Rohingya demonstrators.

YOURSAY | 'Even if he can't apologise, showing up at a DAP event speaks volumes.'

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