Archive - 13 July 2016

Sungai Johor polllution cause for water crisis, 120,000 users affected

Sungai Johor polllution cause for water crisis, 120,000 users affected

Khaled says the authorities are continuing the probe to trace the source of ammonia pollution.

Concerns over continued threats against the media

Concerns over continued threats against the media

Gerakan Media Marah (Geramm) views with great concern the statement of Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak on possible action against news portal Malaysiakini over their report regarding Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik.

You only put all entertainment outlets in a red light district

You only put all entertainment outlets in a red light district

The idea to locate all new and old entertainment outlets to a centralised district or place in the city or town in KL is innovative. But in reality it has its constraints and obstacles, and objections by people from the business circles and residents in the neighbourhood are aplenty.

Storm lashes federal capital, felling trees and damaging property

Storm lashes federal capital, felling trees and damaging property

The storm also caused a garage to collapse at Jalan Lengkuk Abdullah in Bangsar.

Two Year 5 pupils to represent M’sia in Young Inventors Contest

Two Year 5 pupils to represent M’sia in Young Inventors Contest

J Kaviraj, 11, and S Abirrami, 11, will highlight the ‘Nano Mosquito Repellent Pouch’.

Man dies from gunshot while hunting

Man dies from gunshot while hunting

The body of Khairul Azizan Zaidi was found by a friend while putting a fish trap.

No torture? You're a 'misinformed minister', Suaram ticks off Nur Jazlan

No torture? You're a 'misinformed minister', Suaram ticks off Nur Jazlan

'We have documented countless cases of torture used against terror suspects,' says the NGO.

Read the PAC report again, Muhyiddin, Ezam told

Read the PAC report again, Muhyiddin, Ezam told

If they had read and understood it, they wouldn't have asked for the report to be declassified, says the Umno supreme council member.

How will Mahathir's new party look like?

How will Mahathir's new party look like?

Malaysiakini speaks to several of the ex-PM’s lieutenants to get their views.

Rafizi: RM554m Tabung Haji investments to go up in smoke

Rafizi: RM554m Tabung Haji investments to go up in smoke

The Pandan MP claims the pilgrimage fund risks losing its money in TH Heavy Engineering Bhd.

The Agong’s constitutional right to request documents

The Agong’s constitutional right to request documents

It was reported in the news under the heading ‘Don: Agong can unblock attempts to hide 1MDB audit’ wherein constitutional law expert Professor Abdul Aziz Bari said the government was wrong to use an “ordinary law like the Official Secrets Act (OSA) to shut down” a constitutional provision such as the auditor-general’s report.

Police refute 'communal violence' rumour, warn of Sedition Act

Police refute 'communal violence' rumour, warn of Sedition Act

Social media message warns non-Malays to stock up for a 'riot' on Sept 16.
Couple high on drugs held after trying to enter Bukit Aman

Couple high on drugs held after trying to enter Bukit Aman

On checking the man, police find seven firecracker balls in his backpack.

Adelaide University removes Taib's name from its plaza

Adelaide University removes Taib's name from its plaza

It acted after coming under fire for the past two years over its dealings with the former Sarawak CM.

An electoral pact at the very least, says Azmin in response to ‘ceasefire’ proposal

An electoral pact at the very least, says Azmin in response to ‘ceasefire’ proposal

'History proves with unity and adherence to common policies, the opposition successfully denied BN two-thirds majority,' says S'gor MB. 

No plans to dissolve state assembly, says Penang DAP

No plans to dissolve state assembly, says Penang DAP

There is also no decision to bring this issue to the party's state or central executive committee, says its chairperson.

Kedah gov't 'groping in dark' over water crisis, PKR rep tells MB

Kedah gov't 'groping in dark' over water crisis, PKR rep tells MB

The taskforce is a 'publicity stunt' which does not even have a time frame to deliver, Gooi says.

'DAP wants Umno reformed, not dead'

'DAP wants Umno reformed, not dead'

MP SPEAKS | The Gelang Patah MP wants to set the record straight, following yesterday's protest by Umno Youth.

Crimes without criminals

Crimes without criminals

I suggest we talk less of paradise and the afterlife when we can’t even handle our life here on earth.

Don’t blame Umno Youth for defending Malay dignity, says minister

Don’t blame Umno Youth for defending Malay dignity, says minister

‘I, too, would be insulted if our children are equated to chickens and ducks’.

DAP, PKR welcome ceasefire proposal from PAS, but...

DAP, PKR welcome ceasefire proposal from PAS, but...

Wary Amanah wonders if Tuan Ibrahim was speaking for himself, or for PAS.

Lawyers file challenge against Sanjeevan's Poca remand

Lawyers file challenge against Sanjeevan's Poca remand

The order needs to be reviewed for correctness, says Gobind.

Check your facts before accusing PM, Nazri tells Muhyiddin

Check your facts before accusing PM, Nazri tells Muhyiddin

UPDATED 4.55PM | 1MDB's board of directors have already resigned, says the minister.

Nazri: Dr M forming new party because he's liability to opposition

Nazri: Dr M forming new party because he's liability to opposition

UPDATED 4.35PM | 'Mahathir will be president, Muhyiddin deputy, Mukhriz youth chief, Rafidah wanita chief, and Khairuddin the tea boy.'

Nga summoned by KL police over cartoon caricature

Nga summoned by KL police over cartoon caricature

The MP for Taiping from DAP has been told to give his statement at Bukit Aman on Monday.

Mara Digital Mall traders not worried as rent-free period ends

Mara Digital Mall traders not worried as rent-free period ends

Most traders say they will still make money once they start paying the monthly rental.

DAP accepts Nga's explanation, won't take action over 'dedak' posting

DAP accepts Nga's explanation, won't take action over 'dedak' posting

UPDATED 4PM | But Anthony Loke says cops are free to probe the Taiping MP.

DAP files police report on Umno Youth demo, turns heat on Khairy

DAP files police report on Umno Youth demo, turns heat on Khairy

UPDATED 3.53PM | On the protest in front of its headquarters yesterday, of which its admin chief says he felt threatened.

Readers' comments put Malaysiakini in MCMC's crosshairs

Readers' comments put Malaysiakini in MCMC's crosshairs

Salleh reminds social media users to respect religious sensitivities.

PKR MP takes gov’t to task on family gunned down in Batu Maung

PKR MP takes gov’t to task on family gunned down in Batu Maung

Easy access to illegal guns and drugs in country show it has failed in its responsibilities, alleges Sim Tze Tzin.

PAS No 2 urges ceasefire in opposition, wants guns trained on real foes

PAS No 2 urges ceasefire in opposition, wants guns trained on real foes

If a compromise cannot be reached, Tuan Ibrahim says, the opposition will be defeated in the next polls.

NZ tightens foreign trust rules in wake of Panama Papers leak

NZ tightens foreign trust rules in wake of Panama Papers leak

Foreigners setting up a trust in New Zealand must disclose their details to the Inland Revenue Department.

Don't resort to old style of political instigation, DAP warned

Don't resort to old style of political instigation, DAP warned

'Let's tell the party it’s 2016, not 1966,' says Rahman Dahlan.

M’sia wants South China Sea agreements effectively implemented

M’sia wants South China Sea agreements effectively implemented

It urges the Conduct of Parties deal to be enforced in its entirety and the Asean-China COC concluded.

Journalist group speaks up against Salleh on taking action against Malaysiakini

Journalist group speaks up against Salleh on taking action against Malaysiakini

Minister says he would investigate and take action against the news portal for a report on controversial preacher Zakir Naik.

Four family members shot dead in Penang chicken factory

Four family members shot dead in Penang chicken factory

The killings at the chicken processing plant in Batu Maung took place at 2.55am today, say police.

Court of Appeal grants stay on Surendran's sedition trial

Court of Appeal grants stay on Surendran's sedition trial

This is pending his appeal to the appellate court to strike out the charge.

AirAsia again bags two Skytrax World Airline Awards

AirAsia again bags two Skytrax World Airline Awards

AirAsia X bagged these awards, for the fourth consecutive year, at Farnborough International Airshow.

South China Sea ruling will ‘intensify conflict’, says Chinese envoy

South China Sea ruling will ‘intensify conflict’, says Chinese envoy

Hague court finds China has no legal claim to South China Sea.

AirAsia to buy 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft

AirAsia to buy 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft

The A321neo will be operated on our most popular routes, says Fernandes.

US lawmakers say M’sia, India trafficking ratings may be too high

US lawmakers say M’sia, India trafficking ratings may be too high

They again question why Malaysia has not been downgraded.

Are Malaysia's atheists an endangered species or quietly burgeoning?

Are Malaysia's atheists an endangered species or quietly burgeoning?

COMMENT | The increase in non-believers is in line with a worldwide trend of growing atheism.

Penang Forum launches 'better, cheaper, faster' transport master plan

Penang Forum launches 'better, cheaper, faster' transport master plan

The NGOs did this after their concerns over the state government's RM27 billion project fell on deaf ears.

Nation’s top counter-terrorism cop gets IS death threat

Nation’s top counter-terrorism cop gets IS death threat

Militant Muhamad Wanndy Mohamad Jedi issues threat in a peronal phone call to Ayob Khan, daily reports.

What the opposition can learn from the fall of Saddam

What the opposition can learn from the fall of Saddam

Eight lessons about 'regime change'.

'Probe discrepancies in immigration registration system'

'Probe discrepancies in immigration registration system'

Last month's sabotage of the system may just be the tip of the iceberg, says Steven Sim.

Stop shifting the goal post on abolishing the death penalty

Stop shifting the goal post on abolishing the death penalty

MP SPEAKS | Cabinet should not keep delaying this and table amendments in the October parliamentary sitting.

Pua asks whether Deloitte was hoodwinked by 1MDB

Pua asks whether Deloitte was hoodwinked by 1MDB

Should this be true, the audit firm must lodge police reports to clear its name, he says.

Malayanisation of the Lake Club - the last white haven

Malayanisation of the Lake Club - the last white haven

BOOK EXCERPT | This was an episode that led to the removal of colour bars in Malaysia.

'Van engulfed in flames in KL not caused by explosion'

'Van engulfed in flames in KL not caused by explosion'

Internal system fault caused the fire, say police, who are hunting down those behind the false information.

KLIA2 not airport, but a RM4b mall with runway

KLIA2 not airport, but a RM4b mall with runway

YOURSAY | 'KLIA2 is akin to a hypermarket rather than an airport terminal. Chaos reigns.'

Speed up probes into vandalism of temples, police urged

Speed up probes into vandalism of temples, police urged

Hindu Sangam president says there should not be any more such incidents.

Time for Malay rulers to save Malaysia

Time for Malay rulers to save Malaysia

YOURSAY | ‘The future of Malaysia is in your hands, Your Majesties!’

In spirit of Hari Raya, Nga forgives 'hell note' protesters

In spirit of Hari Raya, Nga forgives 'hell note' protesters

Umno Youth and Gerakan Merah members say Nga disrespected Islam.

‘Not taking action against corruption is an act of treason’

‘Not taking action against corruption is an act of treason’

YOURSAY | ‘The effort to uncover any wrongdoing is not treason but patriotism.’

'Chinese, Malay, Indians still living in separate worlds'

'Chinese, Malay, Indians still living in separate worlds'

Patto dreamt all would see beyond their own communities - but this remains a dream till today, says Kit Siang.

Umno Youth's hell notes for DAP; Dr M-Harapan collaboration?

Umno Youth's hell notes for DAP; Dr M-Harapan collaboration?

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

‘1MDB a slaughterhouse in the making’

‘1MDB a slaughterhouse in the making’

It appears all set that Malaysia’s supposedly wealth-generating company in all likelihood may transform itself sooner or later into the nation’s political slaughterhouse.

The youth are Malaysia’s last hope

The youth are Malaysia’s last hope

Looking at their minds to see the future.