Archive - 12 August 2016

Bomb attacks could be politically motivated, says Thai police chief

Bomb attacks could be politically motivated, says Thai police chief

Areas that accepted the draft constitution prone to such violence, he adds.

Johor crown prince meets Najib, talks politics and current affairs

Johor crown prince meets Najib, talks politics and current affairs

Tunku Ismail also conveyed the views and voices of the rakyat.

RM4 for parking at new LRT stations

RM4 for parking at new LRT stations

Commuters advised to use feeder bus service as an alternative.

PM: Practise true Islam to prevent spread of extremist ideology

PM: Practise true Islam to prevent spread of extremist ideology

Najib says Malaysia has adopted the moderation approach to deal with this problem.

All schools ordered to suspend water-based outdoor activities

All schools ordered to suspend water-based outdoor activities

The Education Ministry issued the directive following the death of a teacher from rat urine infection.

Idris: My 'kill Malays' remarks designed to boost patriotism

Idris: My 'kill Malays' remarks designed to boost patriotism

However, the CM says they have been misunderstood by certain parties.

Unicef: 95pct agree marriage to 14-year-old girl 'not right'

Unicef: 95pct agree marriage to 14-year-old girl 'not right'

This follows a recent statutory rape case in S'wak involving a girl and subsequent marriage.

Report: Chinese swimmer Chen fails doping test in Rio

Report: Chinese swimmer Chen fails doping test in Rio

Chen Xinyi finished fourth in the women’s 100m butterfly final on Sunday.

Big Blue Taxi to support Bersatu if Uber, Grab services legalised

Big Blue Taxi to support Bersatu if Uber, Grab services legalised

Its founder hopes that Muhyiddin will support the taxi industry.

Bersatu's debut prompts urging for seat negotiations

Bersatu's debut prompts urging for seat negotiations

This is because Bersatu will be gunning for the same seats as Amanah and PAS in GE14.

Citing security threat, army chief tells soldiers 'no go for Pokemon Go'

Citing security threat, army chief tells soldiers 'no go for Pokemon Go'

He says the game uses GPS and allows players to take pictures of locations using cameras connected to the internet.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan detained at US airport

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan detained at US airport

US ambassador to India, Richard Verma, apologises to Shah Rukh Khan.

Cancer scare motivated Jho Low to think big, be bold

Cancer scare motivated Jho Low to think big, be bold

'I was lucky, I was very, very lucky,' he says.

'It is BN that has colonised and brainwashed Malaysians'

'It is BN that has colonised and brainwashed Malaysians'

Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah says this was done via gov't-controlled media and the National Civics Bureau or BTN.

In the spirit of Merdeka, Najib should do away with the Sedition Act

In the spirit of Merdeka, Najib should do away with the Sedition Act

This week saw the prime minister address young Malaysian of the Youth Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat. He dismissed allegations that the government is autocratic, saying that it is open to criticism, mentioned that those who wanted to give their feedback or criticism should do it in a proper manner, that street rallies and ‘referendum rakyat’ aren’t our cup of tea.

Apandi acted more like Najib's defence counsel, submits Khairuddin's lawyer

Apandi acted more like Najib's defence counsel, submits Khairuddin's lawyer

Haniff says this is based on the way the prime minister was cleared over the RM2.6b donation investigation.

Don’t cheapen patriotism

Don’t cheapen patriotism

I think we can all agree that loving for our nation is different from loving the ruling establishment of the day. Otherwise citizenship and changing the government of the day have no basis to co-exist.

Let us hear you rebut Dr M piece-by-piece in debate, Zaid tells Najib

Let us hear you rebut Dr M piece-by-piece in debate, Zaid tells Najib

'Without debate, Najib can say anything he wants, but he will always be remembered as...'

Triplets, twins make Olympic history in marathon

Triplets, twins make Olympic history in marathon

The Luiks will make history by becoming the first triplets to compete in an Olympic event.

As athletes gun for Olympic medals, nine-year-old dodges bullets

As athletes gun for Olympic medals, nine-year-old dodges bullets

'We live worse than those pretty horses used to compete in the Olympic Games'.

Malaysia stripped of right to hold 2017 Fifa Congress

Malaysia stripped of right to hold 2017 Fifa Congress

This comes after FAM failed to provide a guarantee on the issue of visas to all delegates attending.

Dr Mahahir recuperating well, says IJN

Dr Mahahir recuperating well, says IJN

It says Mahathir is being put through routine physical exercise and physiotherapy.

Penang Forum takes transport master plan grouses to Unesco

Penang Forum takes transport master plan grouses to Unesco

The project is threatening the universal value of the world heritage site, it says in a damning letter.

We want to save M’sia from Najib, join us, say Bersatu’s founding seven

We want to save M’sia from Najib, join us, say Bersatu’s founding seven

In an open letter, the seven also vow to re-establish democracy and rule of law.

CFM lauds move to stop schools from being 'too Islamic'

CFM lauds move to stop schools from being 'too Islamic'

UPDATED 4.45PM: No one religion should dominate national schools, it says.

MyWatch chair charged with extorting businessman for RM1,500

MyWatch chair charged with extorting businessman for RM1,500

The offence allegedly took place on July 1, 2013 in Bera, near Temerloh.

Court to decide Sept 28 on NFC's suit against Rafizi, Malaysiakini

Court to decide Sept 28 on NFC's suit against Rafizi, Malaysiakini

UPDATED 8.14PM | Lawyer says Rafizi's claims warranted a news report as the NFC project was newsworthy and of public interest.

The new norm - technology and behaviour change

The new norm - technology and behaviour change

The Malaysia Consumers Movement (MCM) welcomes the cabinet’s recent decision to legalise and regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar which is in line with the government’s public transport transportation programme.

Malaysia’s growth slips to 4.0pct in Q2

Malaysia’s growth slips to 4.0pct in Q2

UPDATED 6.30PM | Malaysia’s growth pace slid for the fifth straight quarter in April-June.

Security heightened after multiple bomb attacks in Thailand

Security heightened after multiple bomb attacks in Thailand

This came after six bomb attacks targeted tourist destinations and gov’t buildings.

For fear of losing and failing

For fear of losing and failing

Everyone wishes to win and pass with flying colours, and the fear of losing and failing simply results in striving for more wins. Yet, to some, the fear of failure and losing is definitely the end of the road.

They called Dr M 'head of thieves', Najib notes similarities

They called Dr M 'head of thieves', Najib notes similarities

Saying their situation is similar, PM vows to continue doing his job despite Mahathir's accusations.

Jason Loo: Penang gov’t’s CAT slogan is completely dead

Jason Loo: Penang gov’t’s CAT slogan is completely dead

Gerakan Youth leader says this after telling media that undersea tunnel contractor has filed a suit against him.

Rosmah, it is one’s character that lays down a legacy for life

Rosmah, it is one’s character that lays down a legacy for life

COMMENT | No amount of money spent on image consultants would make a difference.

Don't be an arrogant young rookie, MCA ticks off Syed Saddiq

Don't be an arrogant young rookie, MCA ticks off Syed Saddiq

This was after he called MCA 'defunct and powerless' yesterday.

Bank Negara: All necessary action taken; 1MDB case is closed

Bank Negara: All necessary action taken; 1MDB case is closed

UPDATED 2.25PM | Central bank won’t re-open probe despite DOJ’s claim US$3.5b was 'stolen' from 1MDB.

Rafizi applies to strike out parts of LTAT’s statement of claim

Rafizi applies to strike out parts of LTAT’s statement of claim

UPDATED 2.52PM | On Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera suit on his claim it did not pay pensioners their dues on time.

MPSJ told to review ruling on flying the Jalur Gemilang

MPSJ told to review ruling on flying the Jalur Gemilang

UPDATED 2.20PM | Municipality told to review directive to businesses to fly the flag for a month during Merdeka.

Malaysia needs to urgently beef up its climate actions

Malaysia needs to urgently beef up its climate actions

The Paris Agreement, an international treaty for post-2020 climate action, at was adopted at the Paris climate summit last December,

Johor cops shoot dead man who held shop owner hostage

Johor cops shoot dead man who held shop owner hostage

He had tried to shoot the 54-year-old woman.

No M'sian injured in Hua Hin twin bombing, say Thai cops

No M'sian injured in Hua Hin twin bombing, say Thai cops

A Thai woman died and 20 others were injured in the incident last night.

Gynae charged with causing death of DPM's son-in-law in dental clinic

Gynae charged with causing death of DPM's son-in-law in dental clinic

UPDATED 2PM | Dr Ting Teck Chin claims trial to culpable homicide not amounting to murder of Syed Alman Zain Syed Ali.

Single mother who stole food to get gov’t aid

Single mother who stole food to get gov’t aid

Negri MB Mohamad Hasan says the aid was in the form of food items and cash.

Which Sabah party does Shafie have his sights on?

Which Sabah party does Shafie have his sights on?

United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) leader says it’s not his party.

Dr M is welcome to speak at Bersih 5, but...

Dr M is welcome to speak at Bersih 5, but...

INTERVIEW | He must support institutional reforms and clean, fair elections, says chair Maria Chin Abdullah.

We won’t see S’pore-style public transport in our lifetimes

We won’t see S’pore-style public transport in our lifetimes

YOURSAY | ‘Any fool can build this archaic snail-speed transport for half the price.’

Sabah opposition lawmakers divided over redelineation bill

Sabah opposition lawmakers divided over redelineation bill

This again raises concern over unity among the opposition to battle BN in the next general election.

Optimistic Malaysia

Optimistic Malaysia

Malaysia has been going through a period of turmoil these past few years; we made minimal progress, I would even say that have regressed, economically, socially, and politically.

For S’wak Report, great power comes with great responsibility

For S’wak Report, great power comes with great responsibility

YOURSAY | ‘You have done yourself a great disservice by reporting as truth mere suspicions.’

Can Mahathir and Bersatu beat the odds?

Can Mahathir and Bersatu beat the odds?

Is this the best the detractors can come up with?

Visa delays leave foreign students in limbo

Visa delays leave foreign students in limbo

They are forced to enter on tourist visas, and leave the country every 30 days.

Uphill battle for Bersatu; 1MDB fallout goes unabated

Uphill battle for Bersatu; 1MDB fallout goes unabated

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

The Idris Haron 'Idiot' prosperity index

The Idris Haron 'Idiot' prosperity index

YOURSAY | ‘It's called the ‘Idris Diet Index of Tragedy’, or Idiot, for short.’