Archive - 19 January 2016

Cop fined RM200,000 for seeking bribe to release detainee

Cop fined RM200,000 for seeking bribe to release detainee

The inspector asked for RM40,000 to release a man arrested for a drug-related offence.
KL street crime down by 38 percent, cops say

KL street crime down by 38 percent, cops say

There were 675 street crime cases like theft and robberies, reported last year.
Private college students nabbed for selling ganja

Private college students nabbed for selling ganja

Police seized 1kg of ganja at the house of one of the suspects in Bangsar Baru.
Cops arrest four for making home-made guns

Cops arrest four for making home-made guns

The guns were made from easily-available material and had the capacity to kill.
Brothers jailed for burying stillborn baby

Brothers jailed for burying stillborn baby

They were sentenced to 12 months' jail each for burying the baby at a flat in Nilai.
Petronas confirms leaked memo on RM50b spending cut

Petronas confirms leaked memo on RM50b spending cut

More information will be released in due time, the oil and gas giant said.
PSM: Where is Pakatan Harapan in anti-TPPA protest?

PSM: Where is Pakatan Harapan in anti-TPPA protest?

PSM says Pakatan Harapan's opposition to the trade pact has been lacklustre.
Another bomb scare, this time over a bag of rubbish

Another bomb scare, this time over a bag of rubbish

A bag of rubbish and a gas cylinder under a tree sparks bomb fears.
MyKMU: DAP must explain RM1.2b said to be from Israel

MyKMU: DAP must explain RM1.2b said to be from Israel

It says the opposition party is trying to divert attention from the issue.
‘Complete notice to hold anti-TPPA rally yet to be received’

‘Complete notice to hold anti-TPPA rally yet to be received’

Police say they had received an application but it could not be processed.
Perodua eyes sales of 216,000 units this year

Perodua eyes sales of 216,000 units this year

The Axia accounted for 99,700 units, or 46.7pct, of Perodua’s entire sales for 2015.
Police and military to step up joint security patrols

Police and military to step up joint security patrols

This was one of the decisions adopted at today’s meeting of the National Security Council.
Najib to table Syariah Index report on March 28

Najib to table Syariah Index report on March 28

He says the index was important and close to his heart as the PM.
Ministry mulls guidelines on halal, non-halal trolleys

Ministry mulls guidelines on halal, non-halal trolleys

Among the guidelines are differentiating the trolley’s colour and separate payment counters.
Malaysian's unattended bag causes panic in Singapore

Malaysian's unattended bag causes panic in Singapore

Wong wanted to hold a spot in the queue, but his action led to the cops showing up.
Malay NGOs lock horns over TPPA

Malay NGOs lock horns over TPPA

Perkasa wants the pro-TPPA Majlis Perundingan Melayu to prove if it even has members.
Retaining wall of century-old temple near KL118 project collapses

Retaining wall of century-old temple near KL118 project collapses

UPDATED 6.50PM | The controversial 118-floor skyscraper project was earlier dubbed Warisan Merdeka. 
Horror tunes on repeat, Rafidah plugs ears over state of nation

Horror tunes on repeat, Rafidah plugs ears over state of nation

'Things seem to be doing the Mexican Shuffle – one step forward, two steps back.'
Anwar’s lawyer proposes mediation for suit against Khairy

Anwar’s lawyer proposes mediation for suit against Khairy

Counsel J Leela says this is since the case has been going on for almost eight years.
Karpal's ex-driver sheds tears in seeking aid for sick parents

Karpal's ex-driver sheds tears in seeking aid for sick parents

UPDATED 5.57PM | C Selvam is awaiting trial over a reckless driving charge and is unable to find work [VIDEO]
'Let Harapan presidential council decide Amanah seats'

'Let Harapan presidential council decide Amanah seats'

Responding to PKR Youth, Khalid calls on all parties to stop openly speculating on seats.
Guan Eng-Nasrudin case settled but battle rages on outside court

Guan Eng-Nasrudin case settled but battle rages on outside court

Lim is threatening to sue again after Nasrudin’s statement on the out-of-court deal.
RM2.6b or RM4b, Kit Siang asks MACC

RM2.6b or RM4b, Kit Siang asks MACC

Did the commision recommended any charges against the PM, he also asks.
Kayveas supports PAS cooperation with Umno

Kayveas supports PAS cooperation with Umno

He says it could strengthen unity especially in the Malay community.
Act fast to save us from decline, royalty, politicians urged

Act fast to save us from decline, royalty, politicians urged

Veteran newsman Kadir Jasin hopes they’ll ensure the economy does not decline further.
No grounds for PAS to complain about PKR at Amanah events

No grounds for PAS to complain about PKR at Amanah events

UPDATED 5.42PM | PKR says it never commented when PAS decided to attend functions with Umno president Najib. 
‘More bumi manufacturers will be export-ready with TPPA’

‘More bumi manufacturers will be export-ready with TPPA’

PPIPBM chief says right now 40 percent of its members were export-ready.
‘Budget revision must meet people’s expectations’

‘Budget revision must meet people’s expectations’

Wahid Omar says the management of the policies should enhance the gov’t’s revenue.
Char koay teow outlet fined RM9k for not collecting GST

Char koay teow outlet fined RM9k for not collecting GST

The court passed the sentence after Mali’s Corner Sdn Bhd pleaded guilty to the charge.
Possible closure for the Altantuya Shaariibuu case

Possible closure for the Altantuya Shaariibuu case

Azilah Hadri’s application for a royal pardon from the sultan of Selangor has once again spotlighted the case of Mongolian model and translator Altantuya Shaariibuu, who was murdered in October 2006.
Rafizi to campaign against 1MDB's Bandar M'sia sale to consortium

Rafizi to campaign against 1MDB's Bandar M'sia sale to consortium

UPDATED 4.50PM | PKR leader will also be writing to Tabung Haji and KWAP to block the deal.
MPSJ should stop plan to use owls to catch rats

MPSJ should stop plan to use owls to catch rats

Like all sentient beings, barn owls also have a place that they call ‘home’. They will then start a family and stay put in the area, which eventually becomes an owl colony.
Chew Jetty's row with Penang gov't over festival resolved

Chew Jetty's row with Penang gov't over festival resolved

Association decides to accept proposal to hold a joint cultural performance with DAP reps.
Bersih joins anti-TPPA protest, predicts huge turnout

Bersih joins anti-TPPA protest, predicts huge turnout

UPDATED 2.55PM | But organiser has yet to obtain permission to use Dataran Merdeka.
Zeti: M'sians want probe on 1MDB concluded so can move on

Zeti: M'sians want probe on 1MDB concluded so can move on

UPDATED 3.30PM | 'Everyone wants a conclusion so we can move on,' she says in an US news channel interview.
MP wants stern action against headmistress if teacher's allegation true

MP wants stern action against headmistress if teacher's allegation true

He also wants the ministry to check if the SJKC Pai Chee headmistress is qualified for the job.
Second missing HK bookseller in China, say police

Second missing HK bookseller in China, say police

Lee Bo was last seen outside the Mighty Current publishing house in Hong Kong.
DPP charged with corruption in Tawau

DPP charged with corruption in Tawau

Kamalia Yahdi and her friend Chang Voon Kiat plead not guilty to the charges.
PAC yet to decide on calling ex-1MDB chairperson to testify

PAC yet to decide on calling ex-1MDB chairperson to testify

UPDATED 1.45PM | PAC chief says chairperson Lodin's testimony will determine the need to call Bakke.
Orangutan killed with a spear in Indonesia, says group

Orangutan killed with a spear in Indonesia, says group

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation says it suspects she was killed by illegal loggers.
A policy of refusing to 'agree to disagree'

A policy of refusing to 'agree to disagree'

COMMENT | Can this truly be adopted by Pakatan Harapan - and will it save or destroy the coalition?
Memo: Petronas to slash capex, opex by a massive RM50b

Memo: Petronas to slash capex, opex by a massive RM50b

UPDATED 3PM| It claims the huge reduction is due to the slump in global oil prices.
Think-tank disputes Jomo's TPPA analysis

Think-tank disputes Jomo's TPPA analysis

This because he used the UN Global Policy Model, says its CEO.
DAP must sacrifice to bust unfair stereotypes

DAP must sacrifice to bust unfair stereotypes

COMMENT | The move is imperative if it is to gain support among the Malays.
Maid jailed in Singapore for RM1.2m jewellery theft

Maid jailed in Singapore for RM1.2m jewellery theft

Mary Jane Importante Escalona was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Demand for women-only motorcycle taxis soars in Jakarta

Demand for women-only motorcycle taxis soars in Jakarta

Ladyjek and Sister Ojek have seen business take off months after starting operations.
Uggah: Malaysia committed to B10 biodiesel

Uggah: Malaysia committed to B10 biodiesel

Thi is despite low oil prices, says the plantations industries and commodities minister.
WhatsApp drops RM4.40 subscription

WhatsApp drops RM4.40 subscription

The FB-owned communications service expects to offer complete encryption of messages.
Of durian, MIC, Najib and Umno's transformation

Of durian, MIC, Najib and Umno's transformation

Verbal feud continues. Kit Siang shuttles back and forth from the past, present and future to argue his case.
How are C’wealth Charter’s core principles practiced in Malaysia?

How are C’wealth Charter’s core principles practiced in Malaysia?

Malaysia is committed to uphold the 16 core principles of the Commonwealth Charter including democratic governance that over time has been enhanced and strengthened as well as the important role of Parliament, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zaid Hamidi. He was addressing the 23rd Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).
M’sian laksa now available at Malaysia Airlines lounge

M’sian laksa now available at Malaysia Airlines lounge

The airline is offering four varieties of the traditional laksa dishes.
Air-con at NICU, Segamat Hospital repaired, says minister

Air-con at NICU, Segamat Hospital repaired, says minister

Dr S Subramaniam says it was now functioning following repair and maintenance work.
Rayer moves to strike out 'celaka' sedition charge

Rayer moves to strike out 'celaka' sedition charge

His lawyer Gobind raises preliminary objections in the Sessions Court, urging AG to withdraw charge.
African corruption 'pushing' new recruits to insurgent groups

African corruption 'pushing' new recruits to insurgent groups

Building ‘patronage networks’ drives recruits to terrorist groups, says Transparency International.
Hadi slammed for 'commercialising' religion

Hadi slammed for 'commercialising' religion

MCA veep Chew Mei Fun slams PAS chief for ‘inflammatory accusations’ against Christian missionaries.
Johor prince: I copy, yes, only to improve our football

Johor prince: I copy, yes, only to improve our football

Tunku Mahkota Johor says this in response to MyKMU linking Johor football jersey launch to an old Nike advert.
Glenn Frey, founding member of the Eagles, dead at 67

Glenn Frey, founding member of the Eagles, dead at 67

He died of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.
Fisherfolk may boycott Penang Transport Master Plan briefing

Fisherfolk may boycott Penang Transport Master Plan briefing

The dialogue with the state and project partner slated for yesterday has been put off to Sunday.
‘Sex callers’ show M’sia not just a failed but also a sick nation

‘Sex callers’ show M’sia not just a failed but also a sick nation

YOURSAY | ‘Piety, virtue and honesty are simply gov’t slogans to distract the people.’
PKR man to DAP: Why not swap half of your seats with Amanah?

PKR man to DAP: Why not swap half of your seats with Amanah?

This will help it shed its 'Chinese only' image, says PKR Youth secretary Chang Lih Kang.
‘DAP can never ever rule Malaysia’

‘DAP can never ever rule Malaysia’

YOURSAY | ‘It is the Malays, not necessarily Umno, who have the sole power to rule the country.’
Pregnant teen shelter regrets 'lewd' Form 4 literature text

Pregnant teen shelter regrets 'lewd' Form 4 literature text

‘Teens are watching porn at the back of classrooms, so a steamy novel won’t help.’
What the cabinet says, Muslim judges will ignore

What the cabinet says, Muslim judges will ignore

YOURSAY | ‘Subra, you are repeating what the lawyers have argued for seven years.’
Najib, you’re ridiculing rakyat with RM2.6b ‘donation’

Najib, you’re ridiculing rakyat with RM2.6b ‘donation’

YOURSAY | ‘Don’t blame social media, your ministers are capable of ridiculing themselves.’
The fourth arm of governance

The fourth arm of governance

Truth is also defined by what is not said.