Archive - 24 June 2017

Najib outlines five risks, challenges to overcome

Najib outlines five risks, challenges to overcome

In Najib's Aidilfitri message, key priorities include geopolitics, the rakyat's interests, and TN50.

Jasa claims RM43m fine against bank linked to IPIC, not 1MDB

Jasa claims RM43m fine against bank linked to IPIC, not 1MDB

This is because the key person involved is IPIC’s former managing director, says Jasa.

'Kelantan PKR duo who were sworn in did so on own accord'

'Kelantan PKR duo who were sworn in did so on own accord'

Kelantan PKR claims it was not an order from them for the two party members to be sworn in. 

Hadi now greater defender of 1MDB scandal than Umno - Kit Siang

Hadi now greater defender of 1MDB scandal than Umno - Kit Siang

The DAP veteran says he too is against 'foreign meddling', but also against kleptocracy.

We can keep BR1M and achieve surplus without GST, claims Guan Eng

We can keep BR1M and achieve surplus without GST, claims Guan Eng

'Look at the success of the Harapan-led Penang government which consistently achieves a budget surplus without GST.'

DAP leader: MIC like 'tiger' with opposition, 'timid mice' with Umno

DAP leader: MIC like 'tiger' with opposition, 'timid mice' with Umno

M Kula Segaran sees red over stunt by MIC Youth at DAP HQ to demand support for stateless Indians. 

Last minute Raya shopping

Last minute Raya shopping

Visitors flock to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman bazaar for last minute shopping, hours before Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Wisma Putra: No Malaysians affected in foiled bomb attack in Mecca

Wisma Putra: No Malaysians affected in foiled bomb attack in Mecca

Pahang to launch anti-bullying campaign - exco

Pahang to launch anti-bullying campaign - exco

They want to curb the social issue which has become rampant and more worrying of late.

Task force chief says RCI on forex losses can shed more light

Task force chief says RCI on forex losses can shed more light

Mohd Sidek Hassan says that investigations so far revealed that “the amount lost is greater than what was disclosed”.

Guan Eng's aide urges M'sians to lodge police, MACC reports on 1MDB

Guan Eng's aide urges M'sians to lodge police, MACC reports on 1MDB

Prove to grandkids you tried to save Malaysia, says Zaidi Ahmad.  

Sidek Hassan: Probe on forex losses was to bring closure to the issue

Sidek Hassan: Probe on forex losses was to bring closure to the issue

The former chief secretary says investigations by the task force was not to undermine any institution.  

Oops, I forgot me-mentia

Oops, I forgot me-mentia

Report: IS wants to 'finish off' Bukit Aman anti-terrorism head

Report: IS wants to 'finish off' Bukit Aman anti-terrorism head

The Star reports a message from IS militants in Indonesia to go after counter-terrorism assistant director Ayob Khan.

Trump's tweet has answered Comey tapes request, says White House

Trump's tweet has answered Comey tapes request, says White House

This is its response to the Russiagate panel's claim the president has not answered their request.

View China investments rationally, says Zeti

View China investments rationally, says Zeti

She downplays claims of selling off the country, but is reserved on property sector deals.

Zeti: Bank Negara could only impose the highest fine on 1MDB

Zeti: Bank Negara could only impose the highest fine on 1MDB

The ex-governor says Bank Negara has done all it could within its powers on 1MDB.

Obama returns to Indonesia on private holiday

Obama returns to Indonesia on private holiday

The ex-US president's itinerary includes dinner with Indonesian President Joko.

Don't buy opposition's 'fake medicines', PBS tells Sabahans

Don't buy opposition's 'fake medicines', PBS tells Sabahans

Acting chief Ongkili claims only BN's solutions for the voters' ailments are the genuine stuff.

Balik kampung exodus slows down traffic in major highways

Balik kampung exodus slows down traffic in major highways

It is an inevitable phenomenon every festive season.

After DOJ suits, Hadi decries 'foreign meddling' to win elections

After DOJ suits, Hadi decries 'foreign meddling' to win elections

Hadi says let our 'stupid' systems handle matters like 1MDB, wrongdoers will 'eventually repent'.

Funds from alleged tainted source to help Indians?

Funds from alleged tainted source to help Indians?

The money was not from Najib per se, but funds allegedly "stolen" from 1MDB, says P Ramasamy. 

Task force faced difficulty in getting documents in previous forex probe

Task force faced difficulty in getting documents in previous forex probe

Cabinet says someone must be responsible for forex losses.

In grandpa’s study: Imagining and remembering

In grandpa’s study: Imagining and remembering

COMMENT | Granddaughter of late scholar Syed Hussein Alatas reflects upon his life.

The sound of silence

The sound of silence

COMMENT | A simmering turmoil in Umno means that many have left MO1 to let him face the music on his own.

Bomber planning to attack Mecca’s Grand Mosque blows himself up

Bomber planning to attack Mecca’s Grand Mosque blows himself up

Saudi security forces foil a suicide attack on the Grand Mosque.

Are we to wait 30 years for RCI on 1MDB?

Are we to wait 30 years for RCI on 1MDB?

YOURSAY | ‘The purpose of Forex RCI? Just to lay blame on a political opponent.’

Lo and behold, PM Najib’s Emergency rule

Lo and behold, PM Najib’s Emergency rule

COMMENT | Dr M says Umno has no intention to concede to the eventual victors.

Attempts to wish away 1MDB scandal; Proton finally ties the knot with Geely

Attempts to wish away 1MDB scandal; Proton finally ties the knot with Geely

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

Arab states issue ultimatum, want Qatar to close Al Jazeera

Arab states issue ultimatum, want Qatar to close Al Jazeera

They also want Doha to curb ties with Iran, shut a Turkish base and pay reparations.

Rahman Dahlan, you’re focusing on irrelevant matters

Rahman Dahlan, you’re focusing on irrelevant matters

YOURSAY | ‘Is this a reflection of declining standard of English or a plain case of distraction?’