Archive - 17 June 2016

Italy leave it for late, down Sweden 1-0 to reach KO stage

Italy leave it for late, down Sweden 1-0 to reach KO stage

EURO 2016 | Italy’s defence did not allow a single shot on goal in the first 45 minutes.

Man held for allegedly insulting Tunku Mahkota of Johor

Man held for allegedly insulting Tunku Mahkota of Johor

The man was said to have uploaded a message via his FB account known as ‘Chong Choonhau’.

Surveys: Protest votes fuelled by Dr M threaten to turn tide of twin polls

Surveys: Protest votes fuelled by Dr M threaten to turn tide of twin polls

Ilham Centre says the undecided voters are significant enough to swing the election results.

Mueller can’t understand our work culture, Nufam says after ‘sleeping’ claim

Mueller can’t understand our work culture, Nufam says after ‘sleeping’ claim

‘When workers sleep, there may be a reason why they sleep,’ says the union.

Britain mourns murdered lawmaker, EU referendum drive in limbo

Britain mourns murdered lawmaker, EU referendum drive in limbo

A man wielding a gun and knife killed Jo Cox near Leeds in northern England.

RPK reveals SD alleging affair after Muhyiddin cries slander

RPK reveals SD alleging affair after Muhyiddin cries slander

Blogger Raja Petra says Muhyiddin must sue Nika Gee to clear his name.

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PKR veep: Anwar's second letter does not affect ties with Dr M

PKR veep: Anwar's second letter does not affect ties with Dr M

Personal note not much different from first letter, says Shamsul.

Obama nominates Indian-origin as ambassador to Malaysia

Obama nominates Indian-origin as ambassador to Malaysia

Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, would replace Joseph Y Yun as the next US ambassador.

Jobless dad gets one-day jail, fine for stealing toys

Jobless dad gets one-day jail, fine for stealing toys

The toys were meant to be birthday gifts for his children.

Analysts: Najib, Rosmah scandals can turn Amanah's tide

Analysts: Najib, Rosmah scandals can turn Amanah's tide

Pakatan Harapan makes final pitch for votes.

Abu Backer: My nomination paper not rejected, I tore it out of frustration

Abu Backer: My nomination paper not rejected, I tore it out of frustration

He says reports that his nomination paper was rejected by the returning officer were inaccurate.

IGP: Cops never received money from hostages' kin

IGP: Cops never received money from hostages' kin

UPDATED 6.30PM | The family knows where it was channelled to, says Khalid.

Court to hear Bar Council's appeal over Cecil Abraham on Oct 6

Court to hear Bar Council's appeal over Cecil Abraham on Oct 6

The appeal is against disciplinary board's decision to let the senior lawyer off the hook for alleged misconduct.

Suturing the gap - the urban-rural health dilemma

Suturing the gap - the urban-rural health dilemma

There are lots of things to be thankful for this Ramadan. Apart from there’s never a dearth or shortage of Ramadan bazaars for Malaysians to choose from, we too are grateful for another chance to be in such a blessed month to purify the body and mind, to reflect and recalibrate our moral compass and to devote ourselves to become better Muslims through good deeds.

Somebody's trying to set me up, says Manikavasagam

Somebody's trying to set me up, says Manikavasagam

UPDATED 6.20PM | The ex-PKR lawmaker wants police to investigate the matter.

Uphill battle for Pakatan Harapan in twin polls

Uphill battle for Pakatan Harapan in twin polls

It is very obvious to see the Pakatan Harapan team is lacking in ideas to woo the locals in Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar. The Pakatan coalition represented by Amanah, tend to touch on national issues instead of local issues which are close to the heart of the locals.

Zaid urges compassion over youth jailed for insulting TMJ

Zaid urges compassion over youth jailed for insulting TMJ

'It is not a matter of someone escaping the law. Justice must take many factors into consideration,' says former law minister.

Outgoing CEO: Many MAS employees were doing nothing, some sleeping

Outgoing CEO: Many MAS employees were doing nothing, some sleeping

The German CEO says nothing was being done, despite an announcement of turnaround plans.

Kit Siang: Five 'atomic bombs' Amanah reps can throw at Najib if elected

Kit Siang: Five 'atomic bombs' Amanah reps can throw at Najib if elected

SG BESAR POLLS | He also blasts those who don't understand figure of speech in their attack on Rafizi.

Many Malay voters in K Kangsar still find it hard to decide

Many Malay voters in K Kangsar still find it hard to decide

K KANGSAR POLLS | National issues such as 1MDB, RM2.6b donation seem to have little effect on voters here.

Jahara, Penang Umno reps 'childish, contemptible' for snubbing transport council

Jahara, Penang Umno reps 'childish, contemptible' for snubbing transport council

DAP senator Ariffin Omar laments the state opposition rejects a meaningful role in Penang's governance.

Nurul Izzah's suit against IGP, Ismail Sabri to go for full trial

Nurul Izzah's suit against IGP, Ismail Sabri to go for full trial

The duo fail in bid to strike out the defamation suit.

Hadi's bill needs fixing, says Amanah

Hadi's bill needs fixing, says Amanah

K KANGSAR POLLS | This is after PAS challenges Amanah to state its stand on the bill.

KiniTV video recording classified under OSA

KiniTV video recording classified under OSA

The Sessions Court judge made the order before the video was aired in court.

Zahid has till eve of twin polls to answer RM12m question

Zahid has till eve of twin polls to answer RM12m question

COMMENT | Why is the gov’t of Malaysia seemingly doing nothing about the Abu Sayyaf?

Is there room for royal dissent under Article (4A)?

Is there room for royal dissent under Article (4A)?

Article 38(2) of the Federal Constitution authorises the Conference of Rulers to, amongst others, deliberate on questions of national policy (for example changes in immigration policy) and any other matter that it thinks fit.

Dr M: They'll revoke my passport if I criticise Najib abroad

Dr M: They'll revoke my passport if I criticise Najib abroad

UPDATED 2.03PM | SG BESAR POLLS | Former premier also disputes that the immigration has a right to take back his travel document.

1MDB says served arbitration request by IPIC, Aabar

1MDB says served arbitration request by IPIC, Aabar

1MDB will file a response before July 11.

Titas contents and syllabus need to be reviewed

Titas contents and syllabus need to be reviewed

The issue of the module Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (Titas) providing wrong facts and information to students has cropped up once again despite previous assurances that in explaining the topics in Titas, no unfavourable and disparaging remarks and comments about other religions and races will be made by the teachers.

Explain gov't role in S'wak ransom money, Zahid told

Explain gov't role in S'wak ransom money, Zahid told

Puchong MP says if the gov't had no hand in collecting the unused ransom, then why is it giving it away.

Dr M blames Najib for cancelling comedy show appearance

Dr M blames Najib for cancelling comedy show appearance

UPDATED 1.01PM | SG BESAR POLLS | Ex-PM claims this is Najib's way of doing things.

Orlando shooting and Malay-Muslim gays, Part I

Orlando shooting and Malay-Muslim gays, Part I

Grief brought me to my childhood memories.

Probe cops for 'diverting' ransom money

Probe cops for 'diverting' ransom money

COMMENT | Question is whether the police were involved in the release of four S'wakians from the captivity of Abu Sayyaf. 

MP presses gov’t to unzip lips over US Navy mega graft case

MP presses gov’t to unzip lips over US Navy mega graft case

Steven Sim wants answers on what is billed the biggest corruption scandal in recent US Navy history.

M'sia in top 10 countries compromised by sale of access to hacked servers

M'sia in top 10 countries compromised by sale of access to hacked servers

Underground marketplace run by a Russian-speaking group sells server information and login passwords, says report. 

Amanah rally tells voters to choose roti telur over nasi lemak

Amanah rally tells voters to choose roti telur over nasi lemak

LIVE BLOG DAY 13 | Perak DAP chairperson Nga Kor Ming tells voters to change their appetite.

Silly for PAS to be so green with envy

Silly for PAS to be so green with envy

YOURSAY | 'Bankrupt of constructive argument, it even finds fault with colours.'

Claiming RM26.6b in a 'court' that is not a court

Claiming RM26.6b in a 'court' that is not a court

KINIGUIDE | Let's go to London to explore the dispute between IPIC-Aabar and 1MDB-Finance Ministry.

Let’s go home to exercise our real voice, as voters

Let’s go home to exercise our real voice, as voters

COMMENT | Apart from the election, visitors can still head to Kuala Kangsar to discover what this royal town has to offer.

Stubborn Poland hold uninspired Germany to goalless draw

Stubborn Poland hold uninspired Germany to goalless draw

EURO 2016 | The result means both sides need a point in their final Group C matches.

McCauley inspires N Ireland to 2-0 win over Ukraine

McCauley inspires N Ireland to 2-0 win over Ukraine

EURO 2016 | It was Northern Ireland’s first win in a major tournament for 34 years.

Sturridge strikes late to seal 2-1 win for England

Sturridge strikes late to seal 2-1 win for England

EURO 2016 | The result left England at the top of Group B on four points.

PAS throws down gauntlet to BN, Amanah on Hadi's Bill

PAS throws down gauntlet to BN, Amanah on Hadi's Bill

K KANGSAR POLLS | He says now that Najiha's declared she will vote the Hudud bill, they too must declare their stand.

Charity not ransom; 'Dirty Hindus' probe; ostrich on the fast lane

Charity not ransom; 'Dirty Hindus' probe; ostrich on the fast lane

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

Malaysians will be made to pay for 1MDB

Malaysians will be made to pay for 1MDB

MP SPEAKS | The folks of Sg Besar, as well as K Kangsar deserve clear answers.

Not one more Indian vote to Barisan Nasional

Not one more Indian vote to Barisan Nasional

COMMENT | Does this government deserve any love from the Indian community?

Sungai Besar's forgotten 'box man'

Sungai Besar's forgotten 'box man'

SG BESAR POLLS | It's a hard life, and he hasn't decided who to vote and ask help from.

Return ransom money to hostages' kin, Zahid told

Return ransom money to hostages' kin, Zahid told

The families and public raised the money, so give it back, says a consumers' group.

Six decades on, financial rewards still main reason for vote

Six decades on, financial rewards still main reason for vote

YOURSAY | It's too late to change their mentality, except for their children.'

Baru: Kelantan deputy MB's admission on Hadi's bill rings warning bells

Baru: Kelantan deputy MB's admission on Hadi's bill rings warning bells

Lawmakers and concerned Malaysians must all oppose the bill, says S'wak PKR chief.

BN fights hard to save Najib in twin by-elections

BN fights hard to save Najib in twin by-elections

YOURSAY | ‘If BN loses in both, the end is near for this hapless regime.’

Johor lawyers ready to provide legal aid to state royalty critics

Johor lawyers ready to provide legal aid to state royalty critics

Its Bar committee says it will seek help from KL if Johor lawyers not available.