Archive - 22 June 2016

A perfect government?

A perfect government?

Are the voices urging change for a better and cleaner government or a perfect government?

Wildlife Dept: Don’t honk at animals astray on highway

Wildlife Dept: Don’t honk at animals astray on highway

It says the drivers should slow down and contact the relevant authorities.

ATSB: Debris found on Australian island not from MH370

ATSB: Debris found on Australian island not from MH370

MH370 | This was confirmed after the investigator had examined the part.

Najib announces ‘duit raya’ of RM49.52m for Felda settlers

Najib announces ‘duit raya’ of RM49.52m for Felda settlers

The PM spontaneously agreed to add another RM200 to the original RM300.

 

Journals retract three ‘fraudulent’ UM papers

Journals retract three ‘fraudulent’ UM papers

They are Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Pharmacology.

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No name change for KLIA2, says Liow

No name change for KLIA2, says Liow

‘Names should not be changed for the sake of changing,’ says the minister.

Light wing aircraft crashes in Cameron Highlands

Light wing aircraft crashes in Cameron Highlands

Australian pilot Peter Hardy, 56, was reported to have sustained minor injuries.

Rough seas, high winds delay search for Flight MH370

Rough seas, high winds delay search for Flight MH370

MH370 | The search had been scheduled to be completed by mid-year.

Police quiz Aziz Bari over night programme outside UIA in 2014

Police quiz Aziz Bari over night programme outside UIA in 2014

The incident saw UIA turning off its lights and locking its main gate to stop the event.

NGOs: Bill Kayong’s assassination one of many in Sarawak

NGOs: Bill Kayong’s assassination one of many in Sarawak

UPDATED 6.01PM | ‘We have seen a spate of drive-by shootings by criminals,’ says a coalition of 12 NGOs.

NGO concerned over new Suhakam members, warns against absolute freedom

NGO concerned over new Suhakam members, warns against absolute freedom

Centhra doubts they have sufficient grasp of local and global issues on human rights.

Why direct fight is not the magic potion to defeat BN

Why direct fight is not the magic potion to defeat BN

MP SPEAKS | 'BN would have a bigger win if PAS was allowed a direct contest'

The rape of Taman Rimba Kiara

The rape of Taman Rimba Kiara

If you open the ‘Taman Rimba Bukit Kiara - Official Portal Visit Kuala Lumpur’ from the Internet, there is nothing there except a picture showing two leaves. That shows how pure and untouched the park is.

Man masquerading as policeman arrested

Man masquerading as policeman arrested

Caught using a high-powered motorcycle to escort a motorcycle convoy along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

Indonesia rejects China's stance of overlapping claims

Indonesia rejects China's stance of overlapping claims

China has indicated ownership of waters around Indonesian-ruled Natuna Islands in South China Sea.

Person of Indian Origin-Overseas Citizen of India conversion date extended

Person of Indian Origin-Overseas Citizen of India conversion date extended

The last date for submission of application by Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holder has now been extended till Dec 31, 2016.

Report: Jho Low confirmed owner of Good Star

Report: Jho Low confirmed owner of Good Star

An official familiar with the investigation confirms assertion by Bank Negara that he owned Good Star.

Singapore decried for barring foreign sponsorship of gay rally

Singapore decried for barring foreign sponsorship of gay rally

Human Rights Watch says it infringes on freedom of expression in the city-state.

Ensure RM1,000 minimum wage is paid, PSM tells gov't

Ensure RM1,000 minimum wage is paid, PSM tells gov't

Compulsory minimum wage rule takes effect from July, and must be enforced, it says.

Murdered PKR man to be laid to rest on Friday

Murdered PKR man to be laid to rest on Friday

The body of Bill Kayong will be buried at the Batu 1 Muslim Cemetery after Friday prayers

50 cabbies 'ambush' Uber driver, passengers; one injured

50 cabbies 'ambush' Uber driver, passengers; one injured

This took place at KL Sentral, as the Uber driver came to fetch an Iranian couple, China Press reports.

DAP should contest only in Penang then, PAS veep answers Kit Siang

DAP should contest only in Penang then, PAS veep answers Kit Siang

Idris Ahmad responds to Lim's suggestion that PAS only contest in Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis.

The Dark Web - the Internet behind the Internet

The Dark Web - the Internet behind the Internet

The entire world is online. By using a standard browser together with an Internet connection we can get access to a wealth of information. The Internet makes it is easy to search anything online using common search engines. But do you know that there are also web pages which are not accessible through the normal Internet browsing?

RM4 million special Raya aid for Kedah civil servants

RM4 million special Raya aid for Kedah civil servants

Civil servants will get RM500 and pensioners RM250 in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration.

Nur Jazlan slams UN refugee agency for 'pressuring' Putrajaya

Nur Jazlan slams UN refugee agency for 'pressuring' Putrajaya

Deputy home minister says it wants M'sia to be a destination country for asylum seekers.

Amanah slams PAS' claim it's of little worth without Harapan

Amanah slams PAS' claim it's of little worth without Harapan

PAS said Amanah would have lost its deposits in recent polls without help from allies.

No lawsuit against Dr M, 'rakyat don't believe his 'makan dedak' claims'

No lawsuit against Dr M, 'rakyat don't believe his 'makan dedak' claims'

This is proven by results of the Sungai Besar and Kuala Kangsar polls, says Umno Grassroots Movement.

Using another name for KLIA2 violates aviation laws, says MAHB

Using another name for KLIA2 violates aviation laws, says MAHB

It was commenting on AirAsia's drive to rebrand it as LCCT2.

Not possible for PAS to sit with DAP and Amanah, says Mohd Amar

Not possible for PAS to sit with DAP and Amanah, says Mohd Amar

PAS vice-president says its now working with PIBM but still has ties with PKR.

Led Zeppelin copyright trial nears end

Led Zeppelin copyright trial nears end

This is on the suit by rock band Spirit that Led Zeppelin copied part of its 1968 song ‘Taurus’.

He was honest and steadfast, says brother of murdered activist

He was honest and steadfast, says brother of murdered activist

Family was unaware Bill Kayong was in trouble or had enemies.

Jaguar shot dead in ceremony involving Olympic torch

Jaguar shot dead in ceremony involving Olympic torch

The animal was shot by a soldier after it attacked him in the town of Manaus.

Is the grass outside Immigration detention centres greener?

Is the grass outside Immigration detention centres greener?

FOCUS | PART 2 | It’s a long, tiresome process for a refugee to get UNHCR refugee ID card - besides, no job or healthcare.

Nik Abduh, it's PAS that was 'defanged' in twin polls

Nik Abduh, it's PAS that was 'defanged' in twin polls

YOURSAY | 'I thought the last election you had almost 50pct votes? Aren’t the latest results a loss?'

Too much focus on twin by-elections

Too much focus on twin by-elections

COMMENT | Neither the political landscape nor the rural voting pattern has changed.

While Islam prohibits homosexuality, it abhors murder, too

While Islam prohibits homosexuality, it abhors murder, too

G25 sends this reminder to those who revelled at the Orlando killings in the social media.

Salleh dares Dr M to become leader of the opposition

Salleh dares Dr M to become leader of the opposition

This is morally the right thing for the former PM to do, he says.

Germany beat N Ireland to advance as group winners

Germany beat N Ireland to advance as group winners

EURO 2016 | Germany came top with seven points, ahead on goal difference of Poland.

Post-Pakatan Rakyat, a year of instability and GST

Post-Pakatan Rakyat, a year of instability and GST

Malaysiakini asks the person on the street to describe Malaysian politics in one word.

Analysts point fingers at the opposition for poor show

Analysts point fingers at the opposition for poor show

It should not blame lower voter turnout for dismal outing in the twin polls, say experts.

Croatia win group by beating holders Spain

Croatia win group by beating holders Spain

EURO 2016 | Spain meet Group E winners Italy in a heavyweight last-16 tie on Monday.

NGO: Unrealistic university KPIs contribute to research fraud

NGO: Unrealistic university KPIs contribute to research fraud

Malaysian Social Science Association wants rethink on the highly competitive ISI-index requirements.

BN did not win by-elections, the opposition lost

BN did not win by-elections, the opposition lost

YOURSAY | ‘The victories were a sign of open incompetence on the part of the opposition.’

Ignoring wrongs won't help to right MAS

Ignoring wrongs won't help to right MAS

YOURSAY | ‘Staff and stakeholders have to own up to low productivity, overstaffing, high costs.’

'Probe DPM and IGP over ransom'; PKR man gunned down

'Probe DPM and IGP over ransom'; PKR man gunned down

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

In oppositional spaces, no one can hear you scream

In oppositional spaces, no one can hear you scream

‘Falling back on its pattern of victimhood and blame.’

The opposition needs a new leader of the opposition

The opposition needs a new leader of the opposition

Time to find someone who can bring ‘Harapan’.