Archive - 25 August 2016

This is after an attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur.

A source told Reuters the data was probably stolen by a French ex-employee.

The crane hook falls on the Perodua Kelisa she was driving.

The proposed National Public Housing Management Corporation will give his ministry full authority to manage PPR in M'sia.

'This is for the sake of women who want to work but still have the responsibility to take care of their children.'

Conservationists are on a desperate mission to save them.

The task force will review and examine issues related to sex crimes, particularly rape involving children.

His jail sentence is regarded as violation of freedom of expression.

UPDATED 7.25PM | RM15m given to publish book on a leader, but not a single copy printed so far.

Eddy was popular in Malaysia, and his songs were often played over the radio.

The whistleblower website reveals money trail to dispute Hakkasan’s claim regarding 1MDB-linked fund.

UPDATED 7.04PM | It is appealing the ruling of the Appellate Court that the Seputeh MP's detention under ISA is illegal.

He had asked the Myanmar, ‘Do you want to to to the police station or the Immigration?’

UPDATED 7.58PM | Amendments to the law will be made at the next parliamentary sitting, says Najib.

UPDATED 5.08PM | He says the Lat sculptures in Jalan Melaka, Jalan Gereja and Jalan Raja Chulan will be cared for.

UPDATED 7PM | The M'sian Bar says this in a judicial review application against AG's decision to clear PM over 1MDB.

With the fast-growing technology that is taking place currently, the Internet has become a tool for consumers to gather information, make purchases at any time, compare prices and above all, save all the hustle and bustle of the city from going through the bad jam just to get to a shopping mall.

Archbishop explains the St Joseph's Chapel has not been used since the 1980s.

In a dialogue programme themed ‘Strengthening Unity’ aired over RTM1 last night, special adviser to the Malaysian government on socio-cultural matters Rais Yatim stressed that only the education system is capable of strengthening unity among the various races in the country.

Khaled ticks off former PM for the latter's remarks on Johor nationalism.

COMMENT | The PM and his cabinet are only a branch of the gov’t known as the executive.

Its chief says students too gullible in believing negative propaganda against PM.

Nothing wrong in opposing amendments to the Syariah Courts (Jurisdiction) Act, says Ong Ka Chuan.

Former minister accuses 'stone-hearted' people of defending the PM and accepting everything that he says.

The Group of 25 (G25) has managed to garner a lot of attention since their inception. They call themselves ‘Prominent Malays’, but the question still lingers. Prominent in which field and what sense? Most if not all are retirees, and as we know once you retire from the executive you do not wield much if any influence at all.

The suspect is believed to be the mastermind behind the murder of Bill Kayong.

Their throats were slashed by a man believed to be a family member.

UPDATED 3.05PM | Rather, it will help stabilise nation's financial volatility, says Huang Hui Kang.

The Vier Harmoni and its crew were found in waters off Pulau Datok in West Kalimantan.

UPDATED 7.07PM | Court turns down application by cops to continue holding him.

It is learnt that Gen Zulkifeli Mohd Zin’s appointment took effect on Aug 15.

Anita Yusof says she got no support from gov't for round-the-world trip.

Its info chief says Mahathir smeared their good name by linking them to treason.

The severed head of Patrick Jhames Almodavar was found yesterday in a village on Jolo Island.

UPDATED 4PM | Court rules it breached a sponsorship agreement in not providing documentation of how the money was spent.

The tremors of the 6.8 magnitude quake were felt as far away as Thailand and Bangladesh.

Police in the western city of Tokushima arrested the driver after the accident yesterday.

The 56-year-old suspect was detained for investigation under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act.

'The sentence must take into account the issue of public interest,' says judge after finding Fakhrulrazi guilty.

The strong 6.2 magnitude quake struck early yesterday as people slept.

UPDATED 10.50AM | He is stirring the hornet’s nest, the ruler says of the ex-PM’s criticism of the call for ‘Johor nationalism’.

UPDATED 9.40AM | The amendment, the former PM says in his blog, brought the NSC Act into force without the Agong’s endorsement.

First of all, the 1MDB scandals are non-existent. Attacks against 1MDB are a conspiracy, and the opposition is working with foreign powers to topple the BN government.

YOURSAY | ‘This is called bravery. This is called courage. This is called conviction.’

Are we concerned about certain headlines in the press and mass media of late?

So says a former Bar president, who also hails CJ’s move to take up a decades-old Bar proposal to separate the judicial and legal services.

In dire need of a revamp of our political system.

The planet known as Proxima b is located just four light-years away from Earth.

The specifications, features as well as the capabilities of our submarines were unique, he says.

The MyWatch chairperson will be charged under Sections 417 and 420 of the Penal Code.

YOURSAY | ‘Removing a corrupt gov’t official is not overthrowing the gov’t.’

YOURSAY | ‘As an elected official, you should be subject to public scrutiny.’

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

Democracy doesn’t die when election ends.