Archive - 2 August 2016

A team of 14 cops and MCMC officers raided her house this morning, says heavily pregnant consultant Syarul Ema Rena Abu Samah.

They allege there are serious environmental issues and non-compliance by Lynas to rules and operating standards.

They attacked a postman in a military camp in Malacca, and made off with some letters two days ago.

We see those being placed in positions of trust, seemingly violating that trust, says ex-minister.

Its Penang chief questions CM's sincerity in the episode

Rizal says the PM’s wife is magnanimous and willing to forgive those who insult her.

The man is homeless and tested positive for drugs, cops say.

'Who would have imagined that I am a woman? They would only know after I take off the helmet,' says Siti Fatimah.

A German court had banned Erdogan from addressing supporters over a live stream video link.

He says the ferry service can still be saved with professional management and financial stimulus.

Immigration DG wants public to support gov't in handling the issue.

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.0 points to 1,660.23.

'You will be invited to dine with VIPS to discuss the next project', says Tuan Ibrahim.

This comes after Razali Ismail had suggested that Bersih look for more 'sophisticated' ways of fighting for rights.

Rafizi says cops are quick to act against him when he raises issues of public interest.

Lau says BN need not wait for Standing Order amendments to fix a time for opposition leader's speech.

Cartoonist wants people to wear the T-shirt as a sign of protest.

DAP's Lim Lip Eng is responding to an idea mooted by minister Noh Omar.

Tengku Adnan says claims to the media 1,500 had left the party were exaggerated.

PKR deputy president says this would be the ultimate coalition to topple BN.
 

MP Bung Moktar says it will help drive development in a more balanced manner.

The current hike in parking rates has not gone down well with the rakyat and in particular with the business communities that are severally affected.

It has been reported that valuable stuff had been stolen from a government-owned premises.

UPDATED 4.30PM | 'The NSC Act will only be used in matters related to national security,' says Khalid.

The Singapore PM says the pact is vital to US engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.

No plea was recorded from the accused Jonius Ondie @ Jahali, who was unrepresented.

UPDATED 4.21PM | The four cops highlighted by Klang MP may be suspended, adds Khalid.

This is part of wider integration efforts among South-East Asian economies.

UPDATED 3.15PM | Prices announced are meant for last month, says Minister Hamzah Zainudin.

Former deputy solicitor-general I Tun Abdul Majid Tun Hamzah was apppointed as judicial commissioner yesterday.

UPDATED 3.22PM | However, a source says non-executive staff will be paid tomorrow.

Umno Youth leader Khairul Azwan Harun will not be probed for making a false report.

It clearly led to devastating results as seen in many countries, says Najib.

Either declare it is not Najib or acknowledge that DOJ was referring to him, says DAP veteran.

“I blame Tony Abbott [and] John Howard for my imprisonment and no one will ever change my opinion about that.” - Pauline Hanson

A virus of populism, as it has come to be called, has rattled established classes across the countries of Europe, the United States, and, to a lesser extent, Australia. The latter case remains striking for the return of the reactionary Pauline Hanson to office last month in the July 2 elections. Much of this was the subject of the documentary ‘Pauline Hanson: Please Explain!’, which aired on the SBS network on July 31.

ISA let Agong decide on security area, NSC gives this power to PM.

There are many contentious issues associated with labour migration in Malaysia, and given the significance of migrant workers to the economy, and their numbers, it is not a problem we can afford to ignore. Migrant workers are 33 percent of our workforce, and 20 percent of our population. More than half the migrant workforce in the country is undocumented.

The rapper's latest video allegedly insults Islam as well as other faiths.

Its deputy chief Faiz Fadzil wants AG to explain why Malaysia should not intevene, since it involves 1MDB.

UPDATED 3.55PM | Other photos in the letter were that of the IGP, AG and Myanmar state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

UPDATED 1.17PM | He also seeks to stop NSC from exercising its powers pending the outcome of this case.

UPDATED 7.20PM | Red Granite will also keep separate proceeds from its 2012 film 'Friends with Kids'.

The incident took just seconds and left the postman injured.

Minister says it could potentially contribute about 20 percent to the GDP by 2020.

The minister says they need not lead to disunity and feelings of hatred.

PM cites government's policies such as fuel subsidy reduction and GST that spurred progress to benefit the people.

The US case is on money-laundering. Corruption or kickbacks linked to 1MDB must be probed by Malaysia, says Haniff Khatri.

Beijing flouts international rules when dealing with other nations, says Japan's Defence White Paper.

What the MIC has carved the past 70 years should guide them to strenghten the party, says Subra.

The dispute has been deferred for too long and it will be fully settled, says PM Najib Abdul Razak.

COMMENT | Perhaps Mustafar is there to warm the pew, instead of rock the boat.

YOURSAY | ‘May the leaders be lampooned left, right and centre in all future days to come.’

Umno members must stand by the principle that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, he said.

What despicable things will desperate folk do?

COMMENT | Just compare what Najib has been doing with that of his British counterpart, David Cameron.

M’sian unity cannot be guaranteed only by Malay unity.

YOURSAY | ‘As usual, twisting and turning the words around. This time, it's ‘not directly involved’.’

YOURSAY | 'It is as if a thief stole something and then left behind a note saying he did not steal anything.'

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