Archive - 10 June 2016

More possible MH370 debris reportedly found

More possible MH370 debris reportedly found

MH370 | Two pieces have been found in Madagascar and one on Kangaroo Island, Australia.

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2016-06-10

Special allocation for K Kangsar Indians announced

Special allocation for K Kangsar Indians announced

K KANGSAR POLLS | This includes RM100,000 for upgrading SJKT Ghandi Memorial’s wall.

KJ: Why vote for Harapan if Azmin isn’t committed to Sg Besar?

KJ: Why vote for Harapan if Azmin isn’t committed to Sg Besar?

SG BESAR POLLS | His absence shows candidate doesn’t have his backing, says Khairy.

Felcra admits taking over project financing but denies free office deal

Felcra admits taking over project financing but denies free office deal

'The allegation that Felcra would get an office tower for free is completely untrue,' it says.

I'll support Najib ouster, Amanah K Kangsar candidate tells Bersih

I'll support Najib ouster, Amanah K Kangsar candidate tells Bersih

K KANGSAR POLLS | Termizi believes Najib has wreaked untold havoc unto the nation.

How can people still support Najib? Dr M's Ramadan bazaar tale

How can people still support Najib? Dr M's Ramadan bazaar tale

An officer he meets leaves the ex-premier baffled.

'What's Najib got to say about WSJ's correction on where US$3b went to?'

'What's Najib got to say about WSJ's correction on where US$3b went to?'

MP SPEAKS | 'PM's aide was gung-ho on responding to the mistake but what now?'

Three Vietnamese women jailed for trafficking girl to Malaysia

Three Vietnamese women jailed for trafficking girl to Malaysia

The court says Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang was also involved in trafficking five other girls.

Gov’t mulls handing over pension payment operation to KWAP

Gov’t mulls handing over pension payment operation to KWAP

This is part of a plan to further reduce its debt to the gross domestic product.

Cops deny freed Sarawakian hostages brought to Bukit Aman

Cops deny freed Sarawakian hostages brought to Bukit Aman

The four are having their statements recorded in Kota Kinabalu.

3rd stage of BR1M payment brought forward to June 15 onwards

3rd stage of BR1M payment brought forward to June 15 onwards

This is in view of the Aidilfitri celebration which is expected to fall on July 6.

13 passengers, 7 crew, Rosmah's aide tells Rafizi to do luggage math

13 passengers, 7 crew, Rosmah's aide tells Rafizi to do luggage math

Rizal Mansor says PKR leader should check aircraft specification first.

Zahid, Nancy zip lips on NSC Bill

Zahid, Nancy zip lips on NSC Bill

DPM says they want to focus on the by-election.

Why are MCA, MIC considered anti-Islam over hudud, but not PBB?

Why are MCA, MIC considered anti-Islam over hudud, but not PBB?

I wonder why MCA and MIC are considered to be anti-Islam together with DAP and many other parties who are objecting to the so-called ‘hudud’ bill, but when PBB said that they won’t support it no such accusation was thrown at them. No one in Malaysia will dare to be anti- Islamic both due to the respect for the official religion as well as respect for the many laws that will get you into trouble if you do so.

Why the refusal to approve a third bridge for Penang?

Why the refusal to approve a third bridge for Penang?

COMMENT | BN fears Pakatan Harapan - by building a toll-free bridge - will succeed where BN failed.

Programmer denies making U-turn SD on Citizens' Declaration

Programmer denies making U-turn SD on Citizens' Declaration

Azharuddin is upset of landing in the limelight again, says he does not want the attention.

Amanah consists of those who hail Kit Siang and son, says Khairy

Amanah consists of those who hail Kit Siang and son, says Khairy

Umno Youth chief claims voting Amanah is voting DAP, and PAS also has Amanah agents.

A playground for strangers - and trouble

A playground for strangers - and trouble

UPDATED 7.08PM | With rising break-ins, USJ 18 residents worried fence still not upgraded.

Najib announces full university status for Kuisas in K Kangsar

Najib announces full university status for Kuisas in K Kangsar

K KANGSAR POLLS | PM says it will be known as Universiti Azlan Shah Malaysia and receive an annual gov't grant.
 

Housewife charged with having terrorist-related materials

Housewife charged with having terrorist-related materials

Mother of eight-year-old Siti Nor Intan, 27, pleads not guilty to the charge.

Mass yoga session on June 19 at Dataran Merdeka

Mass yoga session on June 19 at Dataran Merdeka

Malaysia Hindu Dharma Maamandram (MHDM) is organising a mass yoga session on June 19, 2016 (Sunday) in conjunction with International Yoga Day, as acknowledged and designated by the United Nations General Assembly.

MIC flays DAP for its tango with 'slightly mutated gene' of PAS

MIC flays DAP for its tango with 'slightly mutated gene' of PAS

Zeroing in on its alliance with Amanah, Dr S Subramaniam wonders if Chinese voters will be misled again.

Amirul assaulted by police, claims family of jailed critic of prince

Amirul assaulted by police, claims family of jailed critic of prince

However, Johor police chief says no such complaint has been received.

PAS: Caning under civil law is harsher than syariah law

PAS: Caning under civil law is harsher than syariah law

SG BESAR POLLS | It’s like caning for drug addicts, says PAS candidate Rani Osman, a medical doctor.

Liow: PAS, Amanah share same DNA, don't let DAP fool you again

Liow: PAS, Amanah share same DNA, don't let DAP fool you again

UPDATED 2.40PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | This is MCA president Liow Tiong Lai's message to Chinese voters.

Huan counter-sues Penang gov't, Zenith over tunnel issue

Huan counter-sues Penang gov't, Zenith over tunnel issue

Instead of addressing concerns, the duo threaten me with lawsuit, says PCM veep.

Rafizi reveals video in latest jet exposé, expects lawsuit

Rafizi reveals video in latest jet exposé, expects lawsuit

UPDATED 2PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | The video purportedly shows Rosmah boarding the plane with a slew of bags.

'Dragon queen' gatecrashes anti-Citizens' Declaration group presser

'Dragon queen' gatecrashes anti-Citizens' Declaration group presser

UPDATED 5.50PM | Syarul Ema challenged her accuser to take a religious oath.

LRT should have dedicated coaches for women, suggests MCM

LRT should have dedicated coaches for women, suggests MCM

A large portion of one’s life today is spent shuttling from one point to another. Predominantly, the availability, accessibility and affordability of public transportation makes it a preferred option and this includes women.

Pakatan Harapan must put own house in order, says Selangor PAS chief

Pakatan Harapan must put own house in order, says Selangor PAS chief

SG BESAR POLLS | He points out that there is sign of disarray in the federal opposition pact.

DAP hammers gov't for disrespecting rulers by gazetting NSC Bill

DAP hammers gov't for disrespecting rulers by gazetting NSC Bill

UPDATED 2.52PM | SG BESAR POLLS | Kit Siang urges PM to take the sultans' views into account.

Fahmi charged with uploading ‘ridiculing images’ of leaders

Fahmi charged with uploading ‘ridiculing images’ of leaders

The part-time graphic designer is charged under the Communications and Multimedia Act, in Ipoh.

MCA man wants Umno to end hudud saga via BN consensus

MCA man wants Umno to end hudud saga via BN consensus

Umno leaders must provic the answers, says its religious harmony bureau chief.

PAS-linked ustaz apologises for 'Mat Sabun' remark

PAS-linked ustaz apologises for 'Mat Sabun' remark

Religious teacher also wants those who insulted him to ask forgiveness.

Not just Malaysia, but global trade trend is sluggish, says minister

Not just Malaysia, but global trade trend is sluggish, says minister

Malaysia, being a big trade player, is exposed to the downtrend, says Mustapa Mohamed.

Please fulfil my wish, says Najib after RM194m rubber aid

Please fulfil my wish, says Najib after RM194m rubber aid

K KANGSAR POLLS | However, the PM defends himself, saying this is not vote-buying.

Another Hindu Temple in Penanti attacked, this time 'more severely'

Another Hindu Temple in Penanti attacked, this time 'more severely'

The attack took place one kilometre away from another temple that was desecrated last week.

Bersih slams 'appalling' campaign tactics, wants higher standards

Bersih slams 'appalling' campaign tactics, wants higher standards

It urges all participants to set higher campaign standards in the twin by-elections.

Please reinstate the respect and grandeur of our rulers

Please reinstate the respect and grandeur of our rulers

The National Security Council (NSC) Act 2016 was gazetted on Tuesday under Article 66(4A) of the Federal Constitution which states that a Bill will automatically become law and will be considered to have received assent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, even if he does not expressly give his approval within 30 days after it has been presented to him. The law is not yet in force.

Instagram attracting more advertising than Twitter, survey finds

Instagram attracting more advertising than Twitter, survey finds

This comes amid Twitter’s ongoing struggles with stagnant user growth.

Ideas: Failure to reject NSC law a dark chapter in history

Ideas: Failure to reject NSC law a dark chapter in history

It is clear the Conference of Rulers' concerns and issues about the NSC Act remain unaddressed.

June 25 set for decision on Lahad Datu intrusion case

June 25 set for decision on Lahad Datu intrusion case

The court may require two days for decision considering the number of accused involved.

Silencing oppression

Silencing oppression

Oppression is silenced once you gave some comfort to the oppressed. This is how the country runs, not only because it’s patriarchal. You were given RM400 aid per year, and you are satisfied. While you know it’s still not enough, you still vote for the party. The oppressed are still less fortunate, still have to work so hard to have two square meals, sometimes one. Oppression still happens.

US Navy admiral to plead guilty in 'Fat Leonard' case

US Navy admiral to plead guilty in 'Fat Leonard' case

Gilbeau accepts responsibility for the decisions he made and for his conduct, says his lawyer. 

Professionals they may be, but where’s the wow factor?

Professionals they may be, but where’s the wow factor?

K KANGSAR POLLS | ANALYSIS | The three parties' candidates seem ordinary at best, while the Indie is hardly visible.

Pua defends Jamal's 'babi' remark billboard before Malay crowd

Pua defends Jamal's 'babi' remark billboard before Malay crowd

LIVE BLOG DAY 6 | ' He (Jamal) can say it but we cannot say that he said it,' he points out.

A football fan is punished, but not the RM2.6b man

A football fan is punished, but not the RM2.6b man

YOURSAY | ‘TMJ must step in and make sure this teenager is set free.’

I’m not anti-Islam, I’m anti-organised religion

I’m not anti-Islam, I’m anti-organised religion

‘A Muslim should be free to define his or her religion...’

Focus on appealing to all races in twin polls, urges Salleh

Focus on appealing to all races in twin polls, urges Salleh

The minister warns that the campaigning has gone ‘off tangent’ and makes a wake-up call.

Petition meant to spark public debate on hudud

Petition meant to spark public debate on hudud

Amde Sidik says everyone, not just Arab Islamic graduates, should be alllowed to discuss the Islamic law.

Ramadan myth of the Shackled Devil

Ramadan myth of the Shackled Devil

Reincarnated as leaders in our midst?

Saving the children from paedophiles

Saving the children from paedophiles

COMMENT | Paedophiles are sociopaths and the disorder is chronic and lifelong.

No royal assent for NSC Bill, opposition capitalises on Rosmah's jet ride

No royal assent for NSC Bill, opposition capitalises on Rosmah's jet ride

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

Hudud and Richard Huckle

Hudud and Richard Huckle

International consultancy firms need not go far to select suitable candidates for its forecasting work. Malaysia has lots of them. It has been proven before when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill was passed, the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) and now the private member’s bill on Syariah Court amendments.

In shadow of RM687m tower, Felcra members earn below RM1k a month

In shadow of RM687m tower, Felcra members earn below RM1k a month

But Felcra chairperson says this is because many own less than one hectare of land.

Pulling 1MDB wool over the people’s eyes

Pulling 1MDB wool over the people’s eyes

YOURSAY | ‘You do not need WSJ to reveal their source before you can sue them.’

Ex-MIC Youth leader cleared rubber plantation against court orders, claim settlers

Ex-MIC Youth leader cleared rubber plantation against court orders, claim settlers

They also allege gangsters were hired to attack them.

Rosmah and Maria, a tale of two women and their awards

Rosmah and Maria, a tale of two women and their awards

YOURSAY | ‘Maria was barred from leaving the country to receive an award in South Korea.’

Appeal by Ahmad Sarbaini's widow to be heard on June 20

Appeal by Ahmad Sarbaini's widow to be heard on June 20

Maznah and her family hope they can find justice.