Archive - 20 July 2016

Prisons Dept says this is to enable the detainees to be separated from other prisoners.

He says sorry on behalf of himself, his wife and the administration, at a Hari Raya Open House.

UPDATED 12.30AM | The misappropriated funds were used to buy mansions, a penthouse, artwork and a private jet, the lawsuits said.

Minister was responding to a statement that 95pct of cab drivers would not support BN, if Uber and Grabcar services were approved.

However he says he can't reveal much as complete agreement had yet to be reached among the sponsors.

His approval is something that we value, says the former prime minister.

First phase of this court expected to be operational in KL Federal Territory in September, says Azalina Othman Said.

UPDATED 7.56PM | Don't drag the public into issues that you are facing, says Umno Minister Nazri Aziz.

Ukrainskaya Pravda says Pavel Sheremet was killed while driving to work.

The head of a prayer statue had been broken, according to a police report.

They see concerts like Gomez's to be potentially destructive and can lead to social problems among the youth.

But Guan Eng denies he was there to seek consent for a dissolution of the state assembly.

'The Malaysian Bar should be a self-governing body and independent. It must also be seen as an independent body'

Cabinet decided this as the cards are being abused, Shahidan says.

Sarawak CID chief says the bodies had been sent to the Sarawak Hospital for a post-mortem.

Langkawi MP says the ruling on cigarette and liquor sales has met widespread flak.

The Penang CM clarifies the rationale behind DAP’s decision to call for snap polls even as he faces two corruption charges.

Nik Adid was found guilty on the first charge of circulating a photo captioned ‘Pesta Bogel’.

Jin Kyung-joon was put behind bars on Sunday on charges of accepting bribes from Nexon Co.

In his testimony, the PKR veep disagrees that his repeated use of the word 'bangkit' (rise) was intended to incite rakyat to overthrow the gov't.

This is because Taman Tun Dr Ismail is a residential township, says KL mayor.

The PKR leader however is tightlipped on the details.

UPDATED 4.55 PM | The AG may defend the government or the officers, but he should not be the judge, says former premier.

UPDATED 5PM | Penang CM assures that a unilateral decision will not be made on this.

UPDATED 9.11PM | His step-son Riza Aziz, Jho Low, and an ex-IPIC executive are expected to be named, NYT reports.

First get an impact study done on the fee increase, says Khalid Ibrahim.

Deputy CM says the state PKR shared the central PKR view that more time was needed to look into the proposal.

'The activity carried out did not disturb or strike fear among people nearby the premises.'

Its defence minister is in Washington, preparing a cordination hit on the IS stronghold Mosul, French radio reports.

The security forces can no longer choose to be tolerant as 'kidnapping for ransom' crimes are beginning to be the norm, it says.

Pakatan Harapan is basically burning bridges with PAS, they say.

Discussion is still ongoing, says Malaysian Medical Association.

However it stresses at this juncture, it has not been confirmed if any of it came from MH370.

UPDATED 5.20PM | This concerns a notice gazetted on April 29 on changes to polling districts and polling centres.

Cops could not find anything concrete that could be used to file a hate speech case, reports Hindustan Times.

Much speculation on this and if called soon, it’s likely to be a really tough battle for the opposition.

This will make the Malaysian market more competitive, says the think-tank.

UKM's Faisal Hazis says a divided opposition may spell trouble for Pakatan Harapan.

COMMENT | The chief minister’s innocence can only be decided by the Malaysian Judiciary.

UPDATED 2.04PM | The jailed former opposition leader says it's up to the state to decide its future.

What has not gone spiraling cost-wise for consumers in Malaysia these days?

The matter is under the purview of the IGP, says Noor Rashid Ibrahim in brushing off reporters’ questions.

MyWatch chairperson claims that he was beaten, denied food and medication while in remand.

UPDATED 5.20PM | WSJ says the US Justice Department is expected to file lawsuits seeking to seize the assets.

India also wants to learn the anti-terrorism law practised in Malaysia, says DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

In June, there were higher prices for food as well as alcoholic and tobacco products.

She was fatally shot in Taman OUG in Kuala Lumpur on July 6.

UPDATED 2.40PM | Nizar's lawyer says the matter has been fixed for case management on July 28 before a High Court judge.

This is following the ambush killings of eight officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge.

Thirty-eight of the people killed by a man driving a truck on July 14, came from 19 countries.

UPDATED 1.10PM | PKR can cooperate if his agenda benefits the rakyat, says the jailed leader.

UPDATED 3.40PM | Dates importer seeks court order that the tax does not apply to basic products and services.

It's just an attempt to protect Lim Guan Eng, says an 'appalled' Challenger.

UPDATED 11.55AM | It is learnt that Azmin would brief Lim on PKR’s stand on holding a snap polls in the state.

UPDATED 5.50PM | They consisted of 106 families in Yan, Kuala Muda, Baling and Pendang districts.

'Unless laws are enforced and the state is given more powers, we will only see unnecessary killing of sharks.'

UPDATED 1.33PM | MyWatch chairperson's lawyer says the DPP will also make a preliminary objection on the same day.

The government shouldn’t undermine the work of the Malaysian Bar, says Human Rights Watch.

YOURSAY | ‘It's a wonder the cost of this Mall-Airport, or Malport, was capped at RM4b.’

It’s always the same cycle, the same plot twist, and the same drama. Every time a celebrity comes to Malaysia (the one that’s ‘too sexy’ to be here) to perform a concert, one political party will voice their dissatisfaction. And then the statement made will be countered by another party and it goes on and on.

KINIGUIDE | Some points in the China-Philippines dispute came in Manila's favour, but The Hague tribunal cannot enforce it...

Each individual in this planet ought to comprehend the most vital piece of religion which takes a dynamic part in their lifetime. The issue that exist now is that some individuals are aficionados who have preposterous feeling towards others religions, to the extent considering their religion is more reasonable and fitting than others.

Thinking he can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

COMMENT | Dr Mahathir has to agree for now that the game has to be played right.

They have to cope with an up to 150 percent hike, besides rise in toll rates and petrol prices.

YOURSAY | ‘True to PAS' opportunistic nature, they want to have the cake and eat it too.’

YOURSAY | ‘We have horrible public transport, and they want us to use it.'

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