Archive - 18 July 2016

Youth gets jail and fined for doing 'Superman act' on motorcycle

Youth gets jail and fined for doing 'Superman act' on motorcycle

Court also orders his driving licence to be revoked and barred him from applying for a new licence for the next two years.

Cops receive fresh threats after IS crackdown, says IGP

Cops receive fresh threats after IS crackdown, says IGP

He also says the home-made bomb found in Sentul is unrelated to IS.

IGP: More held in connection with Puchong pub explosion

IGP: More held in connection with Puchong pub explosion

All of them are believed to be involved in Islamic State activities, says Khalid.

Cabbie robs woman at gunpoint in Subang Jaya

Cabbie robs woman at gunpoint in Subang Jaya

He also brandished a knife at the victim's ear, and dropped her off at the SS15 post office.

Father bemoans lack of financial support to launch Moto3 rider's career

Father bemoans lack of financial support to launch Moto3 rider's career

'I hope his second victory will be an eye-opener,' says Khairul Idham Pawi's father.

'Walking 10km during attempted coup a terrifying experience'

'Walking 10km during attempted coup a terrifying experience'

The housewife who was in Turkey says the incident occurred when she and seven others were taking a train after they went for shopping.

Several areas in Penang island hit by floods

Several areas in Penang island hit by floods

Heavy rain continues to hit several low-lying areas such as Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung, Relau and Teluk Bahang.

Navy monitors personnel to prevent their involment in militancy

Navy monitors personnel to prevent their involment in militancy

Navy chief says surveillance was also carried out over the social media with the cooperation of the police and armed forces.

Matta: M'sians still travelling to Turkey despite attempted coup

Matta: M'sians still travelling to Turkey despite attempted coup

'So far, I have not heard of any trip cancellations as flights to Turkey have resumed back to normal,' its president says.

Suspected MH370 debris brought to Australia for examination

Suspected MH370 debris brought to Australia for examination

MH370 | It was found on Pemba Island, just off the coast of Tanzania

Nga Kor Ming insists he neither drew nor uploaded dedak cartoon

Nga Kor Ming insists he neither drew nor uploaded dedak cartoon

Taiping MP says this before giving statement at the Bukit Aman police headquarters.

FAM refutes TMJ's claim, seeks players' resignation letters

FAM refutes TMJ's claim, seeks players' resignation letters

FAM wants the players to state the reasons for their resignation.

Forming new party will be disservice to people, says Shahidan

Forming new party will be disservice to people, says Shahidan

The minister adds that Mahathir should think twice before making such a move.

S'wak NGOs not surprised by plantation link in Kayong's murder

S'wak NGOs not surprised by plantation link in Kayong's murder

'He did not have enemies, at least not those who would want to kill him'.

Najib succeeds in expunging Mahathir's affidavit in support of Ling

Najib succeeds in expunging Mahathir's affidavit in support of Ling

This is because the court considers the affidavit filed by the former premier as hearsay.

Khalid sues Hasan Ali over alcohol comments

Khalid sues Hasan Ali over alcohol comments

The defamation suit centres on alleged illicit sale of alcohol and existence of gambling outlets, massage parlours in Selangor.

Stop brainwashing public over corruption charges, Guan Eng told

Stop brainwashing public over corruption charges, Guan Eng told

CM is also misleading public over busineswoman Phang's status, claims Penang Gerakan.

Gov't must not compromise autonomy of Malaysian Bar

Gov't must not compromise autonomy of Malaysian Bar

COMMENT | 'Proposed amendments to the LPA are drastic and a serious assault on the independence of the bar.'

Crown prince has pendrive with info implicating FAM

Crown prince has pendrive with info implicating FAM

He says he has a pen drive containing the activities of the Football Association of Malaysia.

Decision on airport passenger service charges by year-end

Decision on airport passenger service charges by year-end

Malaysian Aviation Commission says they are under study, announcement at appropriate time.

'Measures sufficient to maintain household debt at prudent level'

'Measures sufficient to maintain household debt at prudent level'

Central bank monitoring household debt on regular basis, says Muhammad Ibrahim.

Dissolution of Amanah will ensure calm in opposition, says PAS No 2

Dissolution of Amanah will ensure calm in opposition, says PAS No 2

Tuan Ibrahim also tells Amanah leader Khalid Samad to keep his mouth shut.

'S'gor PAS reps' ceasefire stand can strengthen opposition'

'S'gor PAS reps' ceasefire stand can strengthen opposition'

Pakatan Harapan chief secretary Saifuddin Abdullah hopes it will lead to straight fights in GE14.

All Selangor PAS reps stand up for opposition 'ceasefire'

All Selangor PAS reps stand up for opposition 'ceasefire'

The 13 elected reps say 'bremain' to a united opposition front to defend Selangor from Umno-BN.

No more Sdn Bhd for medical doctors

No more Sdn Bhd for medical doctors

The year 2016 saw the revamp of the business practice of medical profession. There are news spreading that the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) has issued a letter to the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) sometime this month giving directions to advise medical doctors to file their taxes under sole proprietorship.

Don't choose 'easy way', Shah Alam MP says of 'kafir harbi' row

Don't choose 'easy way', Shah Alam MP says of 'kafir harbi' row

It's not just a case of being for or against Islam, argues Khalid Samad.

Appellate court adjourns to consider Safwan's sedition case

Appellate court adjourns to consider Safwan's sedition case

UPDATED 3.02PM | 'This case is quite technical, so we need time to consider it,' says Justice Mohtaruddin Baki.

Perhaps it's time to leave PAS, Amanah tells Tuan Ibrahim

Perhaps it's time to leave PAS, Amanah tells Tuan Ibrahim

UPDATED 3PM | Choose parties in Pakatan Harapan as a new platform, says Khalid Samad.

Kula: Gov’t OSA-ing 1MDB report ripe for legal challenge

Kula: Gov’t OSA-ing 1MDB report ripe for legal challenge

Prime minister’s decision invites legal scrutiny, says the DAP leader.

Adenan wants S'wak federal ministers to aid in devolution

Adenan wants S'wak federal ministers to aid in devolution

They must be insistent on the state's rights, says the S'wak chief minister.

What happened to complaints against 1MDB auditors, Pua asks MIA

What happened to complaints against 1MDB auditors, Pua asks MIA

More than a year has passed, and the DAP lawmaker says he has not heard anything.

Parking fees in KL's central business district up 150pct from today

Parking fees in KL's central business district up 150pct from today

UPDATED 1.05PM | Public urged to carpool or take public transport as traffic in KL 'bursting at seams', says mayor.

Is Malay dignity so fragile?

Is Malay dignity so fragile?

There is a need for some self-reflection and soul-searching.

'Dr M is new opposition leader, deposing Anwar'

'Dr M is new opposition leader, deposing Anwar'

Mahathir's new coalition signals the imminent removal of 'de facto opposition leader' Anwar, says Gerakan Youth.

SMEs: GST adding to pain as incomes fall 20pct

SMEs: GST adding to pain as incomes fall 20pct

The SME Association says the goods and services tax has aggravated hard times for small businesses.

MAS settles damages with MH17 victims, says report

MAS settles damages with MH17 victims, says report

A lawyer for the Dutch families says a deal has been struck for claims over the downed plane.

Ex-S’gor MB: New pact can't resolve opposition's woes

Ex-S’gor MB: New pact can't resolve opposition's woes

The component parties are too different, says Khalid Ibrahim.

Ringgit opens lower against the greenback

Ringgit opens lower against the greenback

The ringgit is quoted at RM3.9770/9830 to US$1 this morning, as against RM3.9450/9500 at 6pm last Friday.

Wounded fight for life as killer's brother tells of pre-attack call

Wounded fight for life as killer's brother tells of pre-attack call

The truck driver had sent a 'laughing' picture to his brother from Nice, prior to massacre.

Erdogan vows 'cleansing' as thousands arrested, coup crushed

Erdogan vows 'cleansing' as thousands arrested, coup crushed

Turkish president blames US-based Turkish-born preacher Fethullah Gulen, a one-time ally, for the plot

Mutual respect for one another's religion a must in multi-faith society

Mutual respect for one another's religion a must in multi-faith society

YOURSAY | 'God made all humans equal. Who, then, gives some the right to classify others?'

The beauty of saving money with discount offers

The beauty of saving money with discount offers

You may be under the impression that discount codes are only used by poor folks struggling for the original price of beloved items. However, this is quite far from the truth. As a matter of fact, discount coupons are extremely popular even among folks of the millennial generation and the affluent.

Families of MH17 crew who perished hold remembrance

Families of MH17 crew who perished hold remembrance

Yesterday marked two years since the Malaysia Airlines aircraft was shot down in Eastern Ukraine.

The rise of Islamophobia

The rise of Islamophobia

In recent months we have observed the rise in Islamophobic activities not only in the West but also here at home in Malaysia.

Loose cannon ‘Superman’ shows he is a man of honour

Loose cannon ‘Superman’ shows he is a man of honour

YOURSAY | ‘Hew may be wrong, but that does not mean that he is not correct.’

Is Najib the victor or a dead man walking?

Is Najib the victor or a dead man walking?

COMMENT | The celebration by Najib’s cronies and supporters is premature.

PAS number 2: Opposition ceasefire a personal view

PAS number 2: Opposition ceasefire a personal view

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says his call doesn't go against party principles.

The Bastille Day attack in Nice

The Bastille Day attack in Nice

A timeline of how one man in just 15 minutes killed at least 84 people and injured over 200.

Can a coup happen in Malaysia?

Can a coup happen in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, it is called a coup de dedak.

Hadi: More non-Muslims will want syariah once Act 355 is amended

Hadi: More non-Muslims will want syariah once Act 355 is amended

This is what opponents of the bill fear, says the PAS president.

PKR MP defends Raya sermon remark; Dr M's 'new party' stir

PKR MP defends Raya sermon remark; Dr M's 'new party' stir

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

The politics of intimidation - DAP or Umno?

The politics of intimidation - DAP or Umno?

YOURSAY | ‘Who carried out violent protests outside DAP's head office, time and again?’