Archive - 21 July 2017

Puad offers to take Najib's place in debate against Dr M

Puad offers to take Najib's place in debate against Dr M

The Umno supreme council member claims Dr M was not serious and is only out to embarrass the PM.

In rare show of unity, Umno and DAP protest alleged shooting of M'sian trawler

In rare show of unity, Umno and DAP protest alleged shooting of M'sian trawler

Umno's Budiman Mohd Zohdi and Jamal Md Yunos join forces with DAP's Ng Suee Lim.

CJ: RTD deputy DG's case sent back to Magistrate's Court

CJ: RTD deputy DG's case sent back to Magistrate's Court

Chief Justice Md Raus Sharif questions how could someone plead guilty through a representative.

The plight of undocumented migrant workers in M'sia

The plight of undocumented migrant workers in M'sia

COMMENT | There are numerous difficulties faced by undocumented migrant workers in this country.

Dr M confident Harapan can win GE, but claims Najib will 'cheat'

Dr M confident Harapan can win GE, but claims Najib will 'cheat'

He also believes disgruntlement towards PAS leaders working with Umno will favour Harapan in three-cornered fights.

Bukit Aman cop, woman found dead with gunshot wounds

Bukit Aman cop, woman found dead with gunshot wounds

A Steyr M6 gun issued to police was found in the woman's hand, in what is believed to be a murder-cum-suicide.

Cops detain 13-year-old for allegedly poisoning classmate

Cops detain 13-year-old for allegedly poisoning classmate

The Form One student allegedly gave his victim food laced with cockroach poison.

Three captains in Harapan are better than none

Three captains in Harapan are better than none

COMMENT | This ship is doomed only if the captains refuse to yield in front of an iceberg.

MACC nabs two ex-real estate execs over Felda's UK hotel buy

MACC nabs two ex-real estate execs over Felda's UK hotel buy

They are suspected of manipulating the hotel's valuation resulting in FIC overpaying tens of millions, it says.

Iraqis numb pain of Islamic State in newly re-opened bar

Iraqis numb pain of Islamic State in newly re-opened bar

Muslims savouring the freedom to drink and smoke, deprived under the previous Islamic State-rule, are among the bar's patrons. 

Penang tithe CEO charged with corruption again

Penang tithe CEO charged with corruption again

Azman Abdul Samat faces another charge of accepting a Cerutti watch worth RM,280.

Jamal says he's worthy replacement for KJ, will reveal credentials Sunday

Jamal says he's worthy replacement for KJ, will reveal credentials Sunday

Red shirts leader says that while he respects Khairy, 'anyone' can nominate himself for the top Umno youth post. 

An open letter to my fellow Johorean

An open letter to my fellow Johorean

I hope that Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman will pledge his allegiance to truth and reform. 

Anwar seeks to amend statement of claim in suit against gov’t

Anwar seeks to amend statement of claim in suit against gov’t

It is understood the amendment would include recent revelation that PM paid Shafee RM9.5m.

S'gor zakat board withdraws stay bid over land acquisition case

S'gor zakat board withdraws stay bid over land acquisition case

The case is regarding decision by state authorities to seize a 26-acre land in Kuala Selangor to build a mosque.

'Big presence of K'tanese at Umno events must translate into votes'

'Big presence of K'tanese at Umno events must translate into votes'

DPM says people's mandate needed to rule Kelantan and develop the state. 

Suhakam to seek solutions to custody-related deaths

Suhakam to seek solutions to custody-related deaths

The human rights body promises to ensure healthcare rights of detainees.

Why do people have sex in public?

Why do people have sex in public?

COMMENT | One questions whether realising this common sexual fantasy is worth the consequences.

Top British PR expert to speak at Campuskini workshop

Top British PR expert to speak at Campuskini workshop

Blogger Stuart Bruce will be speaking tomorrow on the future of digital media.

Two killed, 55 injured in gas explosion at Chinese restaurant

Two killed, 55 injured in gas explosion at Chinese restaurant

A CCTV footage of the blast in the restaurant in Hangzhou and its aftermath is currently being circulated on social media. 

July 14, 2017 - Malaysia's turning point

July 14, 2017 - Malaysia's turning point

MP SPEAKS | Malaysian political history enters its most unpredictable yet most promising moment.

DAP ready to hold re-election 'under protest'

DAP ready to hold re-election 'under protest'

UPDATED 4PM | But the party says this does not forfeit its rights to take legal action.

No regrets sacking Anwar, Dr M stands firm on '98 decision

No regrets sacking Anwar, Dr M stands firm on '98 decision

UPDATED 1.07PM | The former premier, however, believes that Anwar is 'quite capable of becoming PM'.

Bravo to police for arresting senior citizens of Kampung Gatco

Bravo to police for arresting senior citizens of Kampung Gatco

COMMENT | How these elderly people constitute a national threat is a question that remains unanswered.

What will Mahathir do to Najib if Harapan wins?

What will Mahathir do to Najib if Harapan wins?

UPDATED 5.15PM | Up to the people to decide on the action to be taken against the PM, former premier tells a live FB session.

Learn from Sri Lanka's mega Chinese debt fiasco, says DAP rep

Learn from Sri Lanka's mega Chinese debt fiasco, says DAP rep

Yeo Bee Yin warns nation could end up in deep debt disaster if no 'due diligence' is given to mega infrastructures.

Apandi unveils new guideline on use of firearms for enforcers

Apandi unveils new guideline on use of firearms for enforcers

UPDATED2.26PM | The guideline was finalised after eight months of preparation.

Cops confirm M'sian IS leader Fudhail killed in Syria

Cops confirm M'sian IS leader Fudhail killed in Syria

Bukit Aman is reported saying the potential replacement for Wanndy died in an air strike last month.

Dr M: 1MDB scandal even led Kit Siang to quote Quran

Dr M: 1MDB scandal even led Kit Siang to quote Quran

'I was shocked to hear Kit Siang quote the Quran after Apandi said he only feared God when discharging his duties.'

Salleh: Preserve the greatness of the Malay diaspora

Salleh: Preserve the greatness of the Malay diaspora

Minister estimates there are about 500 million or about nine percent of the world population among the diaspora. 

US attorney general vows to continue work despite Trump broadside

US attorney general vows to continue work despite Trump broadside

Trump took a broad swipe at his administration's top law officers in an interview.

Salleh, did Najib pay for MRT out of his own pocket?

Salleh, did Najib pay for MRT out of his own pocket?

YOURSAY | 'If billions hadn't been misdirected, we could have had MRTs in more towns...'

Stop knee-jerk approach to migrant labour, say NGOs

Stop knee-jerk approach to migrant labour, say NGOs

Migrant rights groups call for a comprehensive national policy on migrant labour.

Hero's welcome for Mahathir in Penang

Hero's welcome for Mahathir in Penang

More than an Aidilfitri do, the Bersatu event was to give Mahathir a grand reception.

Shahidan rues politicising of son’s death, lodges report

Shahidan rues politicising of son’s death, lodges report

He goes on offensive over FB comments involving his son's death in 2001.

Guan Eng: Penang will sign MACC's corruption-free pledge if...

Guan Eng: Penang will sign MACC's corruption-free pledge if...

The chief minister wants the state gov't's 10 recommendations to be included in the anti-graft body's pledge. 

Will my daughter be a racist if she goes to national school?

Will my daughter be a racist if she goes to national school?

I’m very worried for her. To be honest, I don’t know what to do.

Will Dr M make ultimate U-turn if Harapan wins GE?

Will Dr M make ultimate U-turn if Harapan wins GE?

Analysts and Harapan leaders mull if he will, like his predecessors, remain outside Umno for good.

PSM is right about Mahathir

PSM is right about Mahathir

‘Do not mock a party like PSM for speaking truth to populist power.’

Immigration DG: Lodge reports over payments for E-card

Immigration DG: Lodge reports over payments for E-card

This is because the process to secure an E-card is absolutely free, says Mustafar Ali.

With bumi status for Indian Muslims, real Malays to lose out

With bumi status for Indian Muslims, real Malays to lose out

YOURSAY | ‘Bumiputera status should not be given as a gift for loyalty to Umno.’

1MDB raised in UK House; Nazir wants China deals scrutinised

1MDB raised in UK House; Nazir wants China deals scrutinised

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

'All 191 Umno division heads solidly behind Najib'

'All 191 Umno division heads solidly behind Najib'

Tengku Adnan, who is also Federal Territories Minister, says such support is important in ensuring that the party is strong and in no way threatened.