Archive - 15 June 2016

WSJ's 1MDB report, Tom Wright win Sopa awards

WSJ's 1MDB report, Tom Wright win Sopa awards

Malaysiakini also receives honourable mention for its Bersih 4 photography.

MGC: Disciplinary action should be taken against UTM lecturer

MGC: Disciplinary action should be taken against UTM lecturer

The Malaysian Gurdwaras Council (MGC), which is the umbrella national body of all the Sikh Gurdwaras in Malaysia, is disturbed at the trend in the country to put down religions other than Islam. This trend can be seen developing in the numerous cases in the last 20 years where non-Muslim religions have been put-down.

Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims: It was like waiting on death row

Abu Sayyaf kidnap victims: It was like waiting on death row

‘We really feared for our lives. We just hoped to live one day at a time, says Wong Teck Kang.

'Rosmah has no position in Umno, didn't decide on Mastura'

'Rosmah has no position in Umno, didn't decide on Mastura'

K KANGSAR POLLS | Her aide Rizal Mansor disputes PKR's Rafizi Ramli on this.

Barring Rosmah’s aide proves Rafizi gutless, claims Zahid

Barring Rosmah’s aide proves Rafizi gutless, claims Zahid

‘One is brave because of being in the right, and fearful when in the wrong’.

Health Ministry awaits police report on Syed Alman’s death

Health Ministry awaits police report on Syed Alman’s death

Dr Hilmi says any action can only be taken after the reports by both sides are ready.

M’sia, S Korea in talks on proposed KL-S’pore high-speed rail project

M’sia, S Korea in talks on proposed KL-S’pore high-speed rail project

Beside South Korea, Japan and China are also bidding for the high-speed rail project.

Singapore LGBTs hold vigil for Orlando victims despite local anti-gay laws

Singapore LGBTs hold vigil for Orlando victims despite local anti-gay laws

Some 700 were in attendance to pay tribute to the 49 people killed in Sunday’s massacre.

Azmin's 'support Amanah but pray for PAS' stance puzzles Hisham

Azmin's 'support Amanah but pray for PAS' stance puzzles Hisham

UPDATED 8.09PM | SG BESAR POLLS | 'What does such a remark mean?' asks the defence minister.

Salleh: Mahathir only using candidates for personal political goal

Salleh: Mahathir only using candidates for personal political goal

K KANGSAR POLLS | He's leaning towards politics of hatred, says the Umno minister.

Shahrizat denies ‘negative connotation’ on ties with Mastura

Shahrizat denies ‘negative connotation’ on ties with Mastura

K KANGSAR POLLS | She says the accusations were deliberately made by certain parties.

Be fair with Rayani Air, Nufam tells DCA

Be fair with Rayani Air, Nufam tells DCA

Other airlines facing similar problems were allowed to continue operating, it says.

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PKR veep confirms Anwar’s second letter on Dr M, Wan Azizah unaware

PKR veep confirms Anwar’s second letter on Dr M, Wan Azizah unaware

The letter cautions PKR's Shamsul Iskandar about working with ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

PAS defends 'God's wrath' on voters warning

PAS defends 'God's wrath' on voters warning

SG BESAR POLLS | 'We should make the right choice in elections', says its election director.

Mystery over donations raised for Sarawak hostages

Mystery over donations raised for Sarawak hostages

The former captives say it was handed to the cops, who are now keeping mum.

My son can cut off PAS' head, says Umno veteran

My son can cut off PAS' head, says Umno veteran

SG BESAR POLLS | Ex-MP Shukur Siraj is over the moon his son is standing for Sg Besar seat, although for Amanah.

Zaid: Najib, Jho Low should explain 1MDB, not ‘wage earner’ Arul

Zaid: Najib, Jho Low should explain 1MDB, not ‘wage earner’ Arul

Whereas Tony Pua takes Arul to task for finding time for a trip to Sungai Besar, but not to debate with him.

Uphill task for Suaram to help critics of Johor royalty

Uphill task for Suaram to help critics of Johor royalty

UPDATED 5.11PM | The human rights body says it has received threats on its website and Facebook.

Rafizi: Why lease private jet when gov’t has three aircraft?

Rafizi: Why lease private jet when gov’t has three aircraft?

UPDATED 5.15PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | PKR sec-gen argues that the BBJ 737-700 aircraft should have been used instead.

Survey: PM repels most Sg Besar youth, but a third support BN

Survey: PM repels most Sg Besar youth, but a third support BN

UPDATED 3.56PM | Half say BR1M, Najib not reasons to vote BN, but 30 percent say yes.

Sorry no cure, take disciplinary action against UTM lecturer, says Ramasamy

Sorry no cure, take disciplinary action against UTM lecturer, says Ramasamy

He urges the Higher Education Ministry to launch a thorough probe.

Did Rosmah want Mastura to contest, asks Rafizi

Did Rosmah want Mastura to contest, asks Rafizi

K KANGSAR POLLS | He says this is one of the speculations making the rounds, and calls on Umno to clear the air.

Bar: Hallmarks of authoritarianism in government's NSC Act move

Bar: Hallmarks of authoritarianism in government's NSC Act move

COMMENT | The NSC Act is the first-ever legislation to be gazetted without having received royal assent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Gobind: Nazri's wrong, Hadi's amendments apply to all states

Gobind: Nazri's wrong, Hadi's amendments apply to all states

UPDATED 7.45PM | AG must come clean on this matter of public interest, says the Puchong MP.

Why isn't PM interested in who swiped 1MDB's US$3.47b, asks Husam

Why isn't PM interested in who swiped 1MDB's US$3.47b, asks Husam

The  former PAS veep notes that 1MDB chief Arul Kanda had raised the possibility of fraud before.

Zarul: Sorry, it's the fasting month... tunnel study to go on

Zarul: Sorry, it's the fasting month... tunnel study to go on

The CZBUCG chairperson says it's all a miscommunication.

Extension for last date Ayush Scholarship Scheme 2016-2017

Extension for last date Ayush Scholarship Scheme 2016-2017

The last date for submission of applications for Ayush Scholarship Scheme 2016-17 for Malaysian nationals has now been extended up to July 12, 2016. The scholarship is available for pursuing courses in Traditional System of Medicine in India, in following fields:

BTN: Greed to blame for price hike, not GST

BTN: Greed to blame for price hike, not GST

Malaysians are buying more than what they need, says Ibrahim Saad.

Arul Kanda goes to Sg Besar to clear the air on 1MDB

Arul Kanda goes to Sg Besar to clear the air on 1MDB

UPDATED 2.05PM | SG BESAR POLLS | Among others, 1MBD boss quizzed on the RM2.6 billion donation issue.

Quit mocking religions

Quit mocking religions

Malaysia’s rich multicultural diversity has been our pride for years where we celebrate our differences living in harmony, together building a great nation. Fundamental to any multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious nation’s growth, is the unity amongst its people. Over the past five decades, we have toiled together and achieved unparalleled success across socioeconomic and political fronts.

Rafidah: Interference in Proton? Najib was in cabinet, too

Rafidah: Interference in Proton? Najib was in cabinet, too

She responds to the premier, who had said Dr M's era of political interference in Proton is over.

A turning point for humanitarian action

A turning point for humanitarian action

At the recent World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, more than 9,000 participants made a three-fold commitment to people in crisis all over the world. We pledged to improve our response to people caught up in natural disasters and conflicts; to empower them as the agents of their own recovery; and to summon greater political will to prevent and end the wars which are causing so much suffering.

The emergence of Amanah and its effect on K Kangsar polls

The emergence of Amanah and its effect on K Kangsar polls

There is a good feeling in Parti Amanah Negara’s camp in Kuala Kangsar as the election date draws closer. The real fight is now between the Barisan Nasional candidate and Pakatan Harapan.

Give 'dirty Hindus' module author chance to explain, says Ridhuan Tee

Give 'dirty Hindus' module author chance to explain, says Ridhuan Tee

'Arrival of Islam in India brought justice. No more caste, (no more) women torching themselves upon death of their husbands.'

Jamal hailed as hero by families of freed Sekinchan fishermen

Jamal hailed as hero by families of freed Sekinchan fishermen

Sungai Besar Umno division chief praised for his efforts in securing their release from Indonesian custody.

UTM apology welcomed, revamp on MOOC urgently needed

UTM apology welcomed, revamp on MOOC urgently needed

The MCA Religious Harmony Bureau welcomes the open apology by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) vice-chancellor Prof Dr Wahid Omar on the erroneous comments made by the lecturers teaching the TITAS (Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia) compulsory module.

Rosmah’s aide blocked from attending Rafizi’s press conference

Rosmah’s aide blocked from attending Rafizi’s press conference

UPDATED 4.46PM | K KANGSAR POLLS | Rizal says he merely came to take notes so to prepare answers to Rafizi's claims.

PAS reps didn't cause fall of Pakatan's Perak gov't, voters told

PAS reps didn't cause fall of Pakatan's Perak gov't, voters told

Tuan Ibrahim brings up PKR, DAP defections which led to the fall of Pakatan Perak gov't.

Rafizi: I want to debate Rosmah, not 'handbag-carrier' Rizal

Rafizi: I want to debate Rosmah, not 'handbag-carrier' Rizal

LIVE BLOG DAY 11 | Rafizi was responding to the aide slamming him for not allowing him to enter the press conference earlier today.

PAS leader drubs ‘mad’ Amanah for choosing orange like priests

PAS leader drubs ‘mad’ Amanah for choosing orange like priests

K KANGSAR POLLS | Of all the colours which God created, this is what they pick, says Mohd Amar during a ceramah.

Will gov't raise tolls, taxes if it has to pay IPIC, PAS asks

Will gov't raise tolls, taxes if it has to pay IPIC, PAS asks

IPIC of Abu Dhabi has filed a case against 1MDB claiming it is owed US$6.5 billion.

Beggars can earn RM1,000 daily, says Penang welfare director

Beggars can earn RM1,000 daily, says Penang welfare director

He says Malaysians' generosity allows them to thrive.

Najib given stay in suit against Harakah, need not testify yet

Najib given stay in suit against Harakah, need not testify yet

UPDATED 11.25AM | The Court of Appeal grants a stay of the proceeding on the request of Najib's lawyer.

If BN wins big, it will be more ‘Barang Naik’

If BN wins big, it will be more ‘Barang Naik’

YOURSAY | ‘Should BN win, it simply means voters have given up listening to the opposition.’

Hudud is every citizen’s business

Hudud is every citizen’s business

COMMENT | ‘Is M’sia one nation or two? When it rains, does it fall on only one community?’

Wife of Orlando shooter knew of attack, could face charges, says source

Wife of Orlando shooter knew of attack, could face charges, says source

A US senator adds that she appears to have had some knowledge of what was going on.

What if I say ‘Bom Dia’ to Najib?

What if I say ‘Bom Dia’ to Najib?

COMMENT | In Mozambique, we used to have fun saying ‘Bom Dia’ (Good Day) to our friends.

Hungary beat 10-man Austria 2-0 in return to Europe

Hungary beat 10-man Austria 2-0 in return to Europe

EURO 2016 | Hungary's keeper becomes the oldest player in the competition's history.

Minnows Iceland fight back to claim Portugal draw

Minnows Iceland fight back to claim Portugal draw

EURO 2016 | Tournament debutants were the unlikely heroes on the big stage.

But Rafidah, your party is all about race and religion

But Rafidah, your party is all about race and religion

YOURSAY | ‘The blame game will never save Malaysia, righting previous wrongs will.’

Najib should stop running away and face the press

Najib should stop running away and face the press

YOURSAY | ‘Mr PM, the duty of the press is to report the facts without fear or favour.’

The ‘we all get what we deserve’ by-elections

The ‘we all get what we deserve’ by-elections

‘It’s not about Najib getting a black eye...’

Residents blame TNB for fire incident, demand answers

Residents blame TNB for fire incident, demand answers

They claim the electricity meter box was not working properly.

Dirtiest by-elections ever; Rosmah's 'jet' to land in K Kangsar

Dirtiest by-elections ever; Rosmah's 'jet' to land in K Kangsar

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