Archive - 29 May 2016

Man arrested for posing as TNB worker to rob the elderly

Man arrested for posing as TNB worker to rob the elderly

He also allegedly posed as a Penang Water Supply Corporation worker, police say.

Bridge collapses at Camerons, cars washed away, 853 stranded

Bridge collapses at Camerons, cars washed away, 853 stranded

The bridge at the settlement collapsed following a heavy downpour.

BN machinery must reach out to all races, urges Umno Youth

BN machinery must reach out to all races, urges Umno Youth

Khairy says BN could not rely solely on the Malay voters to achieve victory.

Mara set to establish teaching hospital in Perak

Mara set to establish teaching hospital in Perak

It woudl be under Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL-RCMP).

Resign threats an insult to Agong, says Perkasa

Resign threats an insult to Agong, says Perkasa

This after MIC, MCA and Gerakan members on cabinet threaten to quit if hudud implemented. 

FT PKR rejects Citizens' Declaration in letter to Wan Azizah

FT PKR rejects Citizens' Declaration in letter to Wan Azizah

UPDATED 11.45PM | It came three days after Anwar's letter telling PKR to be wary of the movement was made public.

'Misunderstanding', police say over Kedah rep road brawl case

'Misunderstanding', police say over Kedah rep road brawl case

Police have taken statements from the rep, the couple and several witnesses, Kedah police chief says.

No issue, KJ says of BN candidate's expected absence on campaign trail

No issue, KJ says of BN candidate's expected absence on campaign trail

BN's Kuala Kangsar candidate Mastura won't be the first candidate to be absent during campaigns, he says.

Rural ministry ready to take Perda under its wings

Rural ministry ready to take Perda under its wings

Perda says it requested to be under the ministry two years ago, and it waiting for PM's approval.

Don't worry, Hadi's bill not about hudud, BN tells non-Muslim voters

Don't worry, Hadi's bill not about hudud, BN tells non-Muslim voters

Noh Omar says it is just to expand jurisdiction of syariah courts, which is long overdue.

Police seek clerk's help in 'anti-TMJ' Facebook post case

Police seek clerk's help in 'anti-TMJ' Facebook post case

Police seek to trace the clerk to help solve the case of 'insulting the Johor royal institution'.

MP tells cops to probe PM after Good Star revelation

MP tells cops to probe PM after Good Star revelation

Lim Lip Eng lodges report on alleged fraud and CBT after WSJ says company owned by Jho Low.

Is uproar over Hadi's Hudud Bill much ado over nothing?

Is uproar over Hadi's Hudud Bill much ado over nothing?

Bill didn't appear for reading; just motion for leave to bring it up,  PKR rep N Surendran points out.

'Threats to quit cabinet meaningless, ask for Azalina's sacking instead'

'Threats to quit cabinet meaningless, ask for Azalina's sacking instead'

Gelang Patah MP Lim Kit Siang rubbishes MCA and Gerakan's quit threats over the Hudud Bill, asking what they had done to stop it.

Wee Ka Siong: I too will quit if Hudud Bill passed

Wee Ka Siong: I too will quit if Hudud Bill passed

UPDATED 3.54PM | The MCA minister joins his party chief and others to quit the cabinet should Hadi's bill be passed.

Subra also to quit cabinet if hudud implemented

Subra also to quit cabinet if hudud implemented

UPDATED 4.27PM | MIC president joins other BN leaders who will leave the gov't if hudud is enacted.

More than meets the eye in Hadi's Hudud Bill affair

More than meets the eye in Hadi's Hudud Bill affair

MP SPEAKS | Navigating the minefield that is BN-Hadi's latest chess move, possibly aimed at Harapan in twin by-elections.

Sex, religion and everything in between - Projek Dialog goes where few would

Sex, religion and everything in between - Projek Dialog goes where few would

MALAYSIANS KINI | Activists give platform for marginalised voices to be heard on 'taboo' topics.

Hudud will affect all M'sians, not just Muslims

Hudud will affect all M'sians, not just Muslims

COMMENT | What happens when in cases of theft, rape or robbery, Muslims and non-Muslims are involved?

Assistant chef latest to be detained for anti-TMJ post

Assistant chef latest to be detained for anti-TMJ post

Police allege he uploaded an offensive Facebook message against Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail.
Hope for a new future in a foreign land for Bay of Bengal ‘boat people’

Hope for a new future in a foreign land for Bay of Bengal ‘boat people’

FOCUS | Governments should put systems in place for coordinated responses.

Anwar presses for ex-CCID director Ramli Yusof to testify

Anwar presses for ex-CCID director Ramli Yusof to testify

He wants review of court decision not to hear Ramli in the former's claim of political conspiracy.
Hadi’s bill faces several legal obstacles

Hadi’s bill faces several legal obstacles

The Private Member’s Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act brought by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang recently may face several legal obstacles.

Whilst the amendment may be constitutional, it may become unconstitutional as well.

‘Fake’ Citizens' Declaration? Expect more to come...

‘Fake’ Citizens' Declaration? Expect more to come...

COMMENT | A lot of these political games are played to cast doubts on Harapan leaders.

K Kangsar candidate can still campaign online, says Puad

K Kangsar candidate can still campaign online, says Puad

The Umno supreme council member counters Fathul Bari's plea not to make the widow campaign during her mourning period.
Umno Youth man: Religion won’t allow K Kangsar candidate to campaign

Umno Youth man: Religion won’t allow K Kangsar candidate to campaign

Fathul Bari asks BN to respect that Mastura, wife of the deceased incumbent, cannot leave home during mourning period.
Hudud or not hudud, Good Star letter war, PAS, BN unveil candidates

Hudud or not hudud, Good Star letter war, PAS, BN unveil candidates

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

Did Najib lie to Parliament about Good Star ownership?

Did Najib lie to Parliament about Good Star ownership?

YOURSAY | Shariffuddin, what is the main news here? It’s the ownership of Good Star.

Does Azmin have vision to unite Pakatan folk?

Does Azmin have vision to unite Pakatan folk?

YOURSAY | ‘Azmin needs to have his head 'transplanted' with an angelic brain.’

Remembering a Malaysian patriot

Remembering a Malaysian patriot

‘Imagine being detained for 17 years...’