Archive - 5 July 2016

Traffic flow in both directions of the North-South Expressway under control.

Remember the less fortunate, in the true spirit of Islam, says the DPM in Aidilfitri message.

It warns it will act against lawbreakers, including public transport, freight and tourism service providers.

Najib says this in his message in conjunction with Aidilfitri which falls tomorrow.

Despite the Malaysian government's promises to protect our forests and the environment, deforestation is occurring on a destructive scale. As you read this article, forests in the Kedah state are being devoured on a daily basis, and this needs to be stopped.

In his Aidilfitri message, Gerakan president Mah Siew Keong says such values resolve conflict and tension.

Gov't is limiting parking time to only two hours, to cut down traffic in KL's city centre.

The 41-year-old suspect works at the RTD office in Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak.

A US financial daily says the firm being investigated for possible violation of US Bank Secrecy Act.

UPDATED 7.42PM | However, the Sarawak police are still tracking several suspects still at large.

Bukit Aman says police would not compromise in the case of anyone trying to spread the IS ideology in the country.

The media should not provide them a platform to glorify their actions, says Khalid.

It's for alleged corruption as chairperson of  state planning committee.

Thus claims an arts presenter but DBKL says it has yet to receive an application for the video advertisement to be put up.

UPDATED 6.27PM | The Malay NGO says this time the former DPM can fix his own time and date.

The explosion is caused by a homemade bomb hidden in an Isuzu pickup truck that was seized for inspection.

The court says this in striking out an appeal by former Transmile CEO Gan Boon Aun.

The plan will act as guideline for development activities, says Jagdeep.

One of them posted on Facebook quoting Zakir as ‘urging all Muslims to be terrorists’.

This is part of the group's advice in trying to prevent the spread of IS idealogy.

Salleh Keruak reminds ex-PM of his threats against voters during past elections.

UPDATED 9.30PM | French authorities had alerted the Swiss Air Force in the morning

It paid the RM1.579m interest coupon on the RM2.4b Bandar Malaysia sukuk on June 29, says Arul Kanda.

MP SPEAKS | We must respect works by artists on whom we ourselves bestowed awards.

'I am again shocked to receive alerts on bombings rocking three cities across Saudi Arabia'.

The anti-graft body is alarmed by speculation of a 'parachute' replacement for Abu Kassim who will step down effective Aug 1.

It is clear that those who attacked the mosque and Qatif are cruel and heartless, says Amanah’s Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

COMMENT | By not stepping down, the DAP leaders are setting a dangerous precedent.

Kajang inmates meet relatives under a programme organised by the prison and an NGO.

Some of those who disagree say centralising such areas would make people patronising them an easy target.

Social activist vents her frustration on these individuals who now advise others not to join the terror group.

'The CPO said he has not received any report regarding any attack but assured that more officers will patrol the state,' says Guan Eng.

It is interesting that Ti Lian Ker from MCA has accused DAP of trying to shift the goalposts by not insisting that YAB Lim Guan Eng step down after being charged with a minor questionable offence.

Former PM warns that corruption is steering nation towards destruction.

The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia NCCIM strongly feels that Malaysia Airlines Berhad, with Malaysia Airlines as its brand name, should rethink and abandon its plans to have some of its flights operating from KLIA2.

Tuan Ibrahim says the actions of such groups go against the teachings of Islam.

UPDATED 1.25PM | The senior lawyer points out that the case involves a serving chief minister.

Hilmi points out that the ministry cannot make it mandatory that only female doctors can treat female patients.

With people heading for their hometowns for Hari Raya, traffic to the north has been slow at several stretches.

Abdul Rahman says Muslims should not remain silent when Islam is belittled and made fun of by others.

Arrest of the 76-year-old man for his posting on PM in a private circle is highly questionable, says NGO Cenbet.

UPDATED 2.25PM | In January, IS coordinated suicide bombings in Jakarta, leaving eight dead.

Tengku Adnan says the court decided that DBKL should compensate the creator.

There have been serious allegations against Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak of corruption but the entire judicial system has refused to move on the PM. However, it has moved with lightning speed on the allegations of corruption by Lim Guan Eng.

City Hall demolished 'Puncak Purnama' last Friday, after a minister described it as 'an eyesore'.

INTERVIEW | Harapan appears to have taken for granted its support base from among the demographic group, says Hamdan Osman.

YOURSAY | ‘His play with PAS is a pain for the Chinese, but a good political move for the Malays.'

YOURSAY | ‘Even if they did not ask, I would have still wanted to donate.’

COMMENT | These are to include the opposition, civil society, East M’sians and Umno rebels.

This is on who will succeed him as party secretary-general and Penang chief minister.

After state polls, the relationship is back to 'master and slave', says Sarawak DAP.

There comes a point in time when you know there is just no turning back for some people. Knowingly or not, intentionally or not, and it really doesn’t matter actually, but the conduct and actions of certain people lead you to that unmistakable conclusion, and you say to yourself, “There is no helping that guy”.

In view of the recent news and proceedings involving the East Klang Valley Expressway or EKVE, the EKVE Sdn Bhd would like to officially address several matters which require the attention of stakeholders.

Has his behaviour been beyond reproach?

'We don't need a religious fanatic in any religious institution in Malaysia.'

Achieving a values-based knowledge society.

YOURSAY | ‘Zainal should look at himself in the mirror and get Najib to resign first.’

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

UPDATED 11.40AM | The attacks all seem to have been timed to coincide with the approach of Aidilfitri.