Archive - 8 July 2016

US Capitol reopens after brief lockdown due to presence of 'armed woman'

US Capitol reopens after brief lockdown due to presence of 'armed woman'

It is not clear whether police had found the suspect.

Perak MP comes under fire for 'disrespectful' Aidilfitri greeting

Perak MP comes under fire for 'disrespectful' Aidilfitri greeting

Greeting allegedly uploaded on Facebook with US flag in the background.

Suspect identified in Taiwan train bombing

Suspect identified in Taiwan train bombing

Suspect in critical condition.

Snipers kill five US police officers at Dallas protest rally

Snipers kill five US police officers at Dallas protest rally

Six more wounded in the night ambush.

Report: Cops probing Sarawak Report over 1MDB audit leak

Report: Cops probing Sarawak Report over 1MDB audit leak

The deputy home minister has reportedly confirmed this police action.

Can we be safe again, here in Malaysia?

Can we be safe again, here in Malaysia?

There have been several shootings cases that have taken place in Malaysia these few months, with the latest taking place a few days ago.

Study background of visitors before issuing visas, says former IGP

Study background of visitors before issuing visas, says former IGP

Musa Hassan argues that this would ensure unwanted visitors did not enter the country.

Zakir Naik blames terrorism on speakers who misguide Muslims

Zakir Naik blames terrorism on speakers who misguide Muslims

UPDATED 6.15PM | The preacher denies ever condoning terrorism, and that media reports otherwise are 'devilish'.

Human trafficking still plaguing our country

Human trafficking still plaguing our country

COMMENT | Malaysia's record in combating and eliminating this problem shows no improvement.

IGP denies police issued IS alert message

IGP denies police issued IS alert message

Message to people to avoid certain busy areas in KL and PJ not from police force, says Khalid Abu Bakar.

More effective monitoring for militant activities among tertiary students

More effective monitoring for militant activities among tertiary students

Minister says militant activities have grown more serious and should be checked before they influence tertiary students.

Guan Eng retracts 'biting the hand that feeds you' statement

Guan Eng retracts 'biting the hand that feeds you' statement

Penang CM says his phrase was misconstrued by those with 'limited understanding of English'.

Why so scared to investigate me upfront, Shafie asks Umno

Why so scared to investigate me upfront, Shafie asks Umno

UPDATED 4.35PM | Former Umno veep questions party's decision on his suspension, without any input from him. 

Don: Agong can unblock attempts to hide 1MDB audit

Don: Agong can unblock attempts to hide 1MDB audit

Prof Aziz Bari says in fact, the report should go straight to the Agong, not the PM's Office.

Brazil to shoot down aircraft if airspace violated during Olympics

Brazil to shoot down aircraft if airspace violated during Olympics

'We are not playing,' says defence minister while introducing security plan for the games.

A think-tank is neither to tarnish nor burnish

A think-tank is neither to tarnish nor burnish

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is under a lot of pressure lately. However, his advice to Penang Institute, the think tank funded by the state government, not to tarnish but burnish the image of the state government, needs some comments.

'Probe Sarawak Report for breaking the law, cabinet to decide if to declassify'

'Probe Sarawak Report for breaking the law, cabinet to decide if to declassify'

UPDATED 6.38PM | Communications minister says it's an offence to breach the OSA, and it should be investigated.

Analysts: Malaysia may face more IS attacks

Analysts: Malaysia may face more IS attacks

Forbes article says the 'hardcore' IS resents Malaysia's moderate Islam and its condemnation of group's violent approach. 

Perkasa defends Zakir Naik, flogs interfaith group

Perkasa defends Zakir Naik, flogs interfaith group

UPDATED 1.30PM | Amini Amir describes MCCBCHST's comments in relation to the Dhaka attacks as 'biadap'.

Muslim extremism is divorced from Palestinian cause

Muslim extremism is divorced from Palestinian cause

COMMENT | Extremist Islamic forces al-Qaeda and IS have not addressed the concern of the Palestinians.

Sarawak Report reveals alleged second Bank Negara letter

Sarawak Report reveals alleged second Bank Negara letter

In a follow-up expose, it publishes another letter, purportedly from the authority to the PAC.

Blast injures 25 on Taiwanese passenger train

Blast injures 25 on Taiwanese passenger train

Premier Lin Chuan says the blast appeared to be a deliberate 'act of malice'.

US embassy cautions citizens in M'sia, after Puchong blast

US embassy cautions citizens in M'sia, after Puchong blast

This in view of M'sian authorities confirming links between Islamic State and the explosion at a nightclub in Puchong.

Husam urges rulers to order 1MDB audit be made public

Husam urges rulers to order 1MDB audit be made public

UPDATED 2.25PM | Amanah's Dzulkefly Ahmad also urges the rulers to invoke their powers to save the nation.

Sound advice on IS from PAS will fall on deaf ears

Sound advice on IS from PAS will fall on deaf ears

YOURSAY | ‘Whilst terrorism is abhorrent, equally, theft from the rakyat is also abhorrent.’

Saudi names Prophet’s Mosque bomber, 19 suspects arrested

Saudi names Prophet’s Mosque bomber, 19 suspects arrested

The Madinah bomber had traveled overseas several times, most recently early this year.

Pua: After leak, Najib must now declassify 1MDB audit report

Pua: After leak, Najib must now declassify 1MDB audit report

The MP says if Sarawak Report's expose is false, then making public the report is the best proof.

Don’t let mob violence rule the streets

Don’t let mob violence rule the streets

YOURSAY | ‘And they say that Ramadan is about forgiveness, peace and goodwill.’

Griezmann double sends France into final

Griezmann double sends France into final

EURO 2016 | It was their first competitive win over Germans since 1958.

1MDB audit report leaked; crime wave rages on; terror warning

1MDB audit report leaked; crime wave rages on; terror warning

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

Jury is still out on Guan Eng’s taking leave

Jury is still out on Guan Eng’s taking leave

YOURSAY | ‘Buying anything at a discount is a fact of life, not just in Malaysia.’