Archive - 7 July 2016

‘Mara students associated with terror groups will be expelled’

‘Mara students associated with terror groups will be expelled’

Its chairperson Annuar Musa warns students to stay away from such activities.

Satrap guilt - Australia, Iraq and the Chilcot Inquiry

Satrap guilt - Australia, Iraq and the Chilcot Inquiry

The release of the Chilcot Iraq Inquiry, examining the feeble reasons for launching a war against a sovereign state in 2003, did not merely land former British prime minister Tony Blair in the soup. It suggested that other leaders should keep him in drowning company.

Look beyond the rankings in Trafficking in Persons Report

Look beyond the rankings in Trafficking in Persons Report

The Trafficking in Persons Report, or TIP Report, which is issued annually by the US State Department’s Office, ranks governments based on US perceptions of their efforts to acknowledge and combat human trafficking.

Family denies ‘Ponzi scheme link’ in woman's murder

Family denies ‘Ponzi scheme link’ in woman's murder

UPDATED 11PM | They believe she had been gunned down after she hired a private eye to track down a conman.

Ahmad Husni: Resignation nothing to do with 1MDB, will not join Dr M

Ahmad Husni: Resignation nothing to do with 1MDB, will not join Dr M

He says that his sudden resignation has nothing to do with 1MDB.

Devolution of powers to Sarawak talks set to end by year-end

Devolution of powers to Sarawak talks set to end by year-end

‘I expect one or two decisions would have been made by the end of this year,’ says Adenan.

Wan Junaidi allays fears of severe haze this year

Wan Junaidi allays fears of severe haze this year

He says Indonesia seems to be doing its part to honour its commitment.

Two dead, six arrested after late night machete attack

Two dead, six arrested after late night machete attack

UPDATED 8.21PM | The killings reportedly took place at Solaris Dutamas at about 11pm last night.

Burnish, not tarnish, state gov't image, Penang think-tank told

Burnish, not tarnish, state gov't image, Penang think-tank told

Penang CM reminds that it is funded by the state and its actions should not affect state's name.

Militant attack on Bangladesh Eid festival kills three, wounds 14

Militant attack on Bangladesh Eid festival kills three, wounds 14

UPDATED 6.20PM | Up to 300,000 people had gathered for a prayer service to mark Eid al-Fitr.

Senior citizen who shared photo 'insulting PM' out on police bond

Senior citizen who shared photo 'insulting PM' out on police bond

The 76-year-old man was arrested last Saturday for the post in a WhatsApp group.

Post-Ramadan, thinking of IS

Post-Ramadan, thinking of IS

With cynicism and greetings of peace and prosperity.

Sarawak Report reveals details of 'auditor-general’s report on 1MDB'

Sarawak Report reveals details of 'auditor-general’s report on 1MDB'

UPDATED 4.14PM | The whistleblower site lists various concerns auditor-general had expressed in his report.

PKR kowtowing to DAP on Guan Eng corruption issue, says PAP

PKR kowtowing to DAP on Guan Eng corruption issue, says PAP

It wants the Penang CM to give way to his deputy from PKR, Rashid Hasnon.

Jais' Hari Raya sermon lauds Hadi’s Bill, win over SIS in court

Jais' Hari Raya sermon lauds Hadi’s Bill, win over SIS in court

But think tank CEO criticises it for leaving out issues like 'bribery, mismanagement, a mufti that wants to declare war upon fellow citizens'.

Public consultation on rent control for George Town heritage site

Public consultation on rent control for George Town heritage site

It will seek feedback from the people, and tackle legal issues involved.

Arrested, released, rearrested - Sanjeevan detained for 6th time

Arrested, released, rearrested - Sanjeevan detained for 6th time

The MyWatch chairperson's lawyer cries rearrests planned.

Eighth suspect arrested in Bill Kayong murder case

Eighth suspect arrested in Bill Kayong murder case

They believe suspect can shed light on murder of the Miri PKR branch secretary.

Zakir Naik says he doesn't promote terrorism

Zakir Naik says he doesn't promote terrorism

Two terrorists involved in recent Bangladesh killings in cafe reportedly followed controversial preacher on social media.

Restive over migrant workers in Kuala Lumpur on festive holidays

Restive over migrant workers in Kuala Lumpur on festive holidays

They pack tourist attractions in the city, but to the discomfort of some locals.

Chef at Dhaka cafe probably working with attackers, say police

Chef at Dhaka cafe probably working with attackers, say police

Saiful Islam Chowkidar carried no arms but was seen 'moving and running' with the five gunmen.

Italian victims tortured in Bangladesh attack, autopsies show

Italian victims tortured in Bangladesh attack, autopsies show

Many of them had been slashed with knives and had suffered slow deaths.

Hung parliaments and democracy

Hung parliaments and democracy

COMMENT | No government of the day will be entitled to treat debate as a cosmetic exercise.

You shall reap what you sow

You shall reap what you sow

The fruits are ripening and the harvest has started. If the fruits are bad, don’t blame those who had no control over the farms or orchards. Those who must bear the blame for producing a bad harvest are the farmers.

On the way to Malaysia’s Islamic paradise

On the way to Malaysia’s Islamic paradise

‘Umno culture is defined by two sets of tensions.’

Another murder in broad daylight; eye on terror and extremism

Another murder in broad daylight; eye on terror and extremism

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

Ronaldo delivers as Portugal end dream Wales run

Ronaldo delivers as Portugal end dream Wales run

EURO 2016 | Nani also on target as Portugal march into final.

Jokes will persist so long as there are ‘pencuri’ in gov’t

Jokes will persist so long as there are ‘pencuri’ in gov’t

YOURSAY | ‘If he is standing upright, why should he worry if his shadow is crooked.’

Can our cops lead fight against religious extremists?

Can our cops lead fight against religious extremists?

YOURSAY | ‘What is driving some Muslims, in particular the Sunnis, to commit acts of terrorism?’