Archive - 3 September 2016

Perkasa objects to citizenship for stateless Chinese who can't speak Bahasa

Perkasa objects to citizenship for stateless Chinese who can't speak Bahasa

This is following claims that some 100,000 ethnic Chinese in Malaysia are still stateless.

Najib: I am afraid of no one but Allah

Najib: I am afraid of no one but Allah

'I only fear Allah,' says the prime minister.

Muhyiddin's challenge a baseless publicity stunt, says Hishammuddin

Muhyiddin's challenge a baseless publicity stunt, says Hishammuddin

He is referring to the ex-DPM's challenge to take legal action against Najib.

Zika patient in Sabah dies from heart complications

Zika patient in Sabah dies from heart complications

The full results of the investigation on the cause of death are still pending, says Health DG.

DAP rep explains graft controversy, concedes father often 'created trouble'

DAP rep explains graft controversy, concedes father often 'created trouble'

'My father has been creating trouble ever since I was a child,' says Lim Siew Khim.

'Rats and roaches for prisoners is sadistic justice'

'Rats and roaches for prisoners is sadistic justice'

Centre for Human Rights Research and Advocacy condemns proposal for this, made by a former Court of Appeal judge.

Malaccan family tests negative for Zika

Malaccan family tests negative for Zika

The mother and two daughters have been confirmed to be free of Zika infection, says exco man.

Kit Siang cries double standards over IGP's inaction on MO1

Kit Siang cries double standards over IGP's inaction on MO1

If MO1 was an opposition figure, will the IGP be so dismissive of the DOJ filings, he asks.

Group upset over Lynas' licence, claims waste data still not provided

Group upset over Lynas' licence, claims waste data still not provided

Save Malaysia Stop Lynas says Lynas' radiation readings not enough as other provisions are still lacking.

‘Muhyiddin is frustrated by statutory declaration’

‘Muhyiddin is frustrated by statutory declaration’

This is as the former DPM’s dream to be prime minister has been destroyed, adds the PM’s press secretary.

Stop being defensive on social media, Umno and BN members told

Stop being defensive on social media, Umno and BN members told

Use the offensive approach, so that people will not get confused by allegations against us, says DPM Zahid Hamidi.

Jamal mum on funds' source, recalls DAP snub of political funding law

Jamal mum on funds' source, recalls DAP snub of political funding law

He says DAP opposed a law that would have required politicians to declare their donors.

Handouts not money politics if it's not election year, says Jamal

Handouts not money politics if it's not election year, says Jamal

Jamal responds to criticism from Umno veteran Rais Yatim.

President Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ in the Philippines

President Duterte declares ‘state of lawlessness’ in the Philippines

This comes after 14 people were killed in a bomb blast in Davao, Duterte’s home city.

The government must not interfere in the Bar Council

The government must not interfere in the Bar Council

Culture and Tourism Minister Nazri Aziz said in an interview with Malay Mail Online today that he is opposed to the government’s planned amendments to the Legal Profession Act (LPA) 1976, saying these would be seen as interference in the independent professional body representing lawyers in peninsular Malaysia.

First locally-transmitted Zika virus case reported in Sabah

First locally-transmitted Zika virus case reported in Sabah

UPDATED 4.57PM | The victim is a 61-year-old male who had no record of travelling abroad recently.

Swiss Falcon Private Bank replaces CEO with board member

Swiss Falcon Private Bank replaces CEO with board member

Eduardo Berchtold has been a Falcon board member since March 2015 and previously CEO of private banking at Credit Suisse.

Suhakam moots post-mortem for all deaths in custody following Juru outcry

Suhakam moots post-mortem for all deaths in custody following Juru outcry

This follows its visit to Juru a fortnight ago to investigate complaints of abuse of detainees.

Dr M: Najib's NSC Act powers 'are more superior' to Agong's

Dr M: Najib's NSC Act powers 'are more superior' to Agong's

Unlike the new law, he says, an emergeny declared by the Agong gives due consideration to the rights of citizens.

China's SMEs told to use M'sia as stepping stone to Asean

China's SMEs told to use M'sia as stepping stone to Asean

China is now the world's second largest economy, and our ties have grown stronger, says Deputy Minister Chua Tee Yong.

Nazri: No need to clamp down on 'harmless' Bar Council

Nazri: No need to clamp down on 'harmless' Bar Council

UPDATED 4.29PM | The minister tells the gov't not to interfere with the legal profession in today's liberal age.

Interfaith body lauds Nazri's assurance on end to unilateral conversion

Interfaith body lauds Nazri's assurance on end to unilateral conversion

MCCBCHST says if laws are finally put in place we may see an end to cases like Deepa and Indira.

Najib is MO1, so what?

Najib is MO1, so what?

ANALYSIS | Analysts pooh-pooh 'revelation' and rumours that PM will quit over 1MDB scandal.

Slow start for PKR-Muhyiddin 1MDB roadshow

Slow start for PKR-Muhyiddin 1MDB roadshow

The turnout was tepid but the response to Muhyiddin and other big names was nevertheless enthusiastic.

Ismail Sabri: Give BN mandate to administer Penang again

Ismail Sabri: Give BN mandate to administer Penang again

Because, says the Umno supreme council member, DAP failed to resolve issues arising during its eight-year reign.

Once a sex offender, always a sex offender?

Once a sex offender, always a sex offender?

SPECIAL REPORT | How long a person convicted of a sex offence should remain on the registry?

MCMC lauds setting up of special cyber court

MCMC lauds setting up of special cyber court

The court at Jalan Duta deals with cyber crimes such as hacking, fraud, spying and porn.

Now that MO1 is PM Najib, will we see an end to this orgy?

Now that MO1 is PM Najib, will we see an end to this orgy?

COMMENT | For how much longer is Rahman Dahlan frantically defending the indefensible?

IGP denies seeking US assistance over 1MDB

IGP denies seeking US assistance over 1MDB

Khalid says several reports published by the media yesterday were incorrect.

Wan Azizah: Anwar is more concerned about politics than family

Wan Azizah: Anwar is more concerned about politics than family

But I have accepted the fact that I am only his wife, that Anwar belongs to all Malaysians, the PKR chief adds.

Are M’sians like the frog in a pot of water over a slow fire?

Are M’sians like the frog in a pot of water over a slow fire?

YOURSAY | ‘We cannot let this crop of leaders lead us to a point of no return.’

Loss for us if Rafizi goes to jail, Pandan voters say

Loss for us if Rafizi goes to jail, Pandan voters say

Most of the voters met yesterday expressed sadness over his potential jail time.

Sultan Ibrahim returns to Johor after angioplasty procedure

Sultan Ibrahim returns to Johor after angioplasty procedure

‘His Majesty’s condition at that time was stable and good,’ says MB Khaled.

BN may lose 45 seats, says Muhyiddin

BN may lose 45 seats, says Muhyiddin

‘If there is a four percent swing, 45 seats will fall (to the opposition).’

Cops steer clear of ‘Najib is MO1' row; Umno veteran fumes at cash handouts

Cops steer clear of ‘Najib is MO1' row; Umno veteran fumes at cash handouts

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

Is Malaysia’s economic model skewed?

Is Malaysia’s economic model skewed?

The Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), the Khazanah leaders and the managing director of KRI, Charon Mokhzani, should be commended and not criticised for presenting us with the professional report entitled ‘State of Households 11'.

Demolish Langkawi’s eagle statue? Kedah to consult fatwa council

Demolish Langkawi’s eagle statue? Kedah to consult fatwa council

Perak deputy mufti had reportedly said the construction of such a statue was ‘haram’.

Even as evidence piles up, Abdul Rahman continues to spin

Even as evidence piles up, Abdul Rahman continues to spin

YOURSAY | ‘Once Najib steps down as the head of government… the DOJ will pursue him.’

It took one full month for Putrajaya to admit Najib is MO1

It took one full month for Putrajaya to admit Najib is MO1

YOURSAY | ‘Abdul Rahman, if Najib is MO1, then isn't he an embarrassment to Umno?’

Loony leaders

Loony leaders

Difficult to tell if they are mad or bad or both.