Archive - 17 August 2016

Mohammad Safyan and a second hostage, Ismail, were found separately on Jolo Island.

UPDATED 10.25PM | ‘I want to explain that the matter was not brought to my attention,’ says Razif.

The move reflects part of President Joko Widodo’s endeavours to deter illegal fishing.

Its DG says a preliminary probe revealed there was no truth to the allegation.

UPDATED 10.20PM | He beats Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien-chen 21-9, 21-15 in the quarter-final.

Unconventional means must be used for a greater end.

Conference discussed economic and development issues, said Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Court of Appeal in Kuching ruled that the matter should be brought to Syariah Court.

For while the Langkawi MP showed disrespect toward the Agong, the PM has ignored a royal decree on 1MDB, says Raja Kamarul Bahrin.

He questions Tengku Adnan's response to the arrest of a DBKL director.

Its COO says she considers the number for companies practising this as rather small.

UPDATED 8.56PM | Organisers must get DBKL's permission to gather in Dataran Merdeka.

This comes after the activists held a demonstration yesterday to hand over a memorandum to Suhakam.

The victim’s husband punched her on the right arm when she questioned him about the women.

‘The main reason (for the ban) is the security factor,’ says deputy MB.

Work together to solve problems linked to TMP impact on George Town heritage site, says the NGO.

My 10-year-old told me this morning that he was up last night watching Malaysia beat China to win a spot in the men’s doubles finals in the Rio Olympics. The pride in his face when he said this was unmistakable. He was rooting for his fellow countrymen in their quest for Olympic glory.

UPDATED 7.30PM | This after reports of deaths at an immigration detention centre.

The socio-political landscape of Malaysia is set to witness a colossal clash between the political parties in Malaysia. Whether the current prime minister calls an early general election or otherwise, this clash between the leading political party, Umno, led by Najib Abdul Razak versus the new party Bersatu, that is being hatched under the leadership of Najib’s fiercest critic, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, is set for a titanic collision.

It is one of the banks probed by S'pore authorities in relation to 1MDB.

He files an application seeking to declare Section 233 of CMA unconstitutional.

The two gangs were also believed to have committed 10 house break-ins in Putrajaya.

The incident happened at Jalan Ulu Yam Baru near Kuala Lumpur at 8.45am.

Anina Saadudin says she did this to ensure people still respect the royal institution.

UPDATED 9.25PM | 'Thank you for not buying a Road Bike for our use, even though the proposal was submitted nearly one year ago,' says Azizulhasni. 

In a fiery speech in the state assembly, he says those who disagree with the call are committing treason.

Heavy defeats in sports China dominated in previous Olympics have left the country languishing.

The two men killed the 35-year-old five years ago.

The MBPP councillor says he will rise above politics when dealing with Guang Eng and other DAP leaders.

UPDATED 3.20PM | Activist Hishamuddin Rais wants M'sians to catch MO1 at the Aug 27 #TangkapMO1 rally.

'This is the turnaround by Muhyiddin, who was once known as a champion of the Malays when in the Umno leadership.'

This is due to weak demand. However, the firm will import motorbikes from Japan.

UPDATED 11.20PM | M’sian and Indonesian authorities had been conducting search operations.

UPDATED 2.49PM | Uncowed, Maria also holds the government responsible.

UPDATED 3.11PM | He says rally for Anwar will ignite support, while 1MDB has less traction with rakyat.

'However, that is him at the workplace... what he does apart from his job, I do not know'.

Councillors believe patriotism cannot be forced.

UPDATED 2.25PM | PM, 1MDB, government and Najib's stepson named in the legal action.

It's to avoid conflicts and ease tension among rival claimants in the busy waterway.

UPDATED 12.32PM | Based on the constitution, he says 'MO1' is the Agong. He then edits the FB comment four hours later.

This is after the keirin race had to be restarted twice.

Cancel or re-tender the projects if elements of corruption are found, says Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng.

Recently our Education Ministry has suspended all water based co-curricular activities for schools. This is due a death caused by rat urine infection in Kedah. While this is a good move to prevent further harm to the people, it is also a little sad for nature lovers as yet another recreational activity has been taken away from us.

Why bring them in when local Sarawakians are being retrenched? Deputy chief minister asks.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, had some strong words against human trafficking during the recent launch of the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Action Plan for 2016- 2020. He says that Malaysia is committed to preventing the exploitation of humans, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, religion and gender. Malaysia will not allow any individual , be it man, woman or child to be used as a commodity and be exploited for profit.

UPDATED 1.40PM | The former PM says Bersatu can revive the country's glories of the past.

UPDATED 2.55PM | Shuttler Peng Soon gets RM100k, while cyclist Azizulhasni will be rewarded by his state plus RM100k from Sime Darby. 

'I witnessed two Cambodians and a Vietnamese girl die at the prison after they were repeatedly hit, kicked and punched,' a maid claims in an interview.

Previously jailed for wounding religious feelings, Amos Yee is in court today, facing eight fresh charges.

YOURSAY | ‘Make Malaysians proud of Malaysia and the flag will be flown all-year round.’

He never teamed up with either Daim or Anwar, claims the Umno veteran.

Amin Nordin is sad this has happened, despite him stressing that staff live clean and within their means.

The statement from Natural Resources and Environment Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, urging diplomacy between Malaysia and Indonesia to deal with the haze problem, is a strategy that's as clear as mud.

MP SPEAKS | The Election Commission is ineffective as a non-partisan agency.

UPDATED 9.55AM | It’s the first ever medal won by the cycling team in the Olympics.

Revelations on this show GLCs have become platforms to enrich individuals or certain parties, says PAS Kuala Nerus MP.

Little has changed with the ouster of Muhyiddin.

Webmaster brought the site down after it suffered unknown damage from the intrusion, says the ex-PM’s aide.

YOURSAY | ‘It’s confirmed - BN and Umno have no qualms about cheating in the elections.’

YOURSAY | ‘RM10m corruption cases are nothing compared to Najib's multi-billion case.’

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

The badminton aces defeated China’s Chai Biao and Hong Wei  21-19, 12-21, 21-17 in their semifinal.