Archive - 5 September 2016

Police nab five, hunt four others over assault of Sri Lankan envoy

Police nab five, hunt four others over assault of Sri Lankan envoy

IGP says they were picked up around Selangor, Perak and KL this morning.

Philippines' Duterte warns foreign leaders not to question drug war

Philippines' Duterte warns foreign leaders not to question drug war

'You must be respectful,' he says before flying to Vientiane to attend an Asean summit.

Dr M: Did Jamal pay taxes on donations he received?

Dr M: Did Jamal pay taxes on donations he received?

'According to Malaysian laws, all monies received are an income,' says former PM Dr Mahathir. 

Philippines confirms sixth case of Zika

Philippines confirms sixth case of Zika

Its Health Department clarifies there is still no confirmation of local transmission of the virus in the Philippines.

PAC calls up ministries, departments over audit issues

PAC calls up ministries, departments over audit issues

PAC chief says statements were taken involving supply of treated water to Orang Asli community.

Perak mufti says 'idolatrous' Tugu Negara a big sin

Perak mufti says 'idolatrous' Tugu Negara a big sin

Harussani Zakaria also believes RM650m rainforest project is a huge waste of taxpayers' funds.

Salleh: Remember, Mahathir's kiss is a kiss of death

Salleh: Remember, Mahathir's kiss is a kiss of death

They shook hands in 1998 before Dr M destroyed Anwar, says the minister.

Anwar believes Mahathir supports reform agenda now

Anwar believes Mahathir supports reform agenda now

UPDATED 7.25PM | Asked if Dr M can be trusted, Anwar says anyone who supports reform agenda must be given a chance.

Dancing during Merdeka a 'spontaneous' act, says PBB minister

Dancing during Merdeka a 'spontaneous' act, says PBB minister

Wan Junaidi adds that they were all reacting to 'beautiful' music.

Regular checks for Zika symptoms at all international entry points

Regular checks for Zika symptoms at all international entry points

Public urged to destroy all Aedes mosquito breeding grounds.

Khairy: Handing over pendrive to MACC not gov't intervention

Khairy: Handing over pendrive to MACC not gov't intervention

What's meant by intervention concerns FAM elections, policies, management, says the minister.

MCA: DAP should investigate, not defend Penang rep

MCA: DAP should investigate, not defend Penang rep

This is over the bribery scandal centred on Lim Siew Khim's father.

Penang gathering views to improve FOI laws

Penang gathering views to improve FOI laws

The state will be collaborating with experts and journalists for this purpose.

Penangite produces first comic on the life of 'Mamak'

Penangite produces first comic on the life of 'Mamak'

For Azmi Hussain, the dream of becoming a comic artist has its own challenges.

Iban dirge expert to play in New York international lamentations event

Iban dirge expert to play in New York international lamentations event

It's a sharing of unique ceremonial lamentations that follow the loss of human life.

Appreciate independence and peace, says PM

Appreciate independence and peace, says PM

Najib reminds the people that our heroes sacrficed their lives to preserve harmony.

Thailand on alert against Zika virus

Thailand on alert against Zika virus

Its Health Ministry has teamed up with other authorities to eradicate breeding grounds of common house mosquitoes.

Lim clear on DOJ suit, says Ismail Sabri is the one 'confused'

Lim clear on DOJ suit, says Ismail Sabri is the one 'confused'

DAP leader points out that the minister could not understand his (Lim's) statements and speeches on 1MDB.

Report: MACC probing another DBKL senior officer

Report: MACC probing another DBKL senior officer

The anti-graft body is investigating the officer for corruption involving contracts with the city cermatorium.

Activist remanded for supposedly insulting Najib

Activist remanded for supposedly insulting Najib

Lawrence Jayaraj being investigated under the Penal Code.

Dr M turns up at Anwar’s trial, but not 'making peace'

Dr M turns up at Anwar’s trial, but not 'making peace'

UPDATED 6.50PM | In a rare move, the former PM turns up at Anwar’s bid to challenge the NSC Act.

Penang to have its first-ever school in hospital

Penang to have its first-ever school in hospital

It will also include a women and children's block.

Cyber Court to decide on stay for Fahmi's clown face charge

Cyber Court to decide on stay for Fahmi's clown face charge

This is the first high-profile case heard in the newly set up cyber crimes court.

Foiling Apple’s tax dodge - the European Commission ruling

Foiling Apple’s tax dodge - the European Commission ruling

For years, Apple has perfected the art of tax minimisation, hoovering up possibilities in creating an empire built on profit and return. It has cultivated a power that adapts the message of the bribing agent with that of the bully, tempting government hosts with promises of plenty, and withdrawing pledges on being pushed into moves it would rather not make for the sake of customers and shareholders. Permit tax breaks, and low tax bills, and your state prospers.

DAP rep Howard Lee quizzed on organisation of TangkapMO1 rally

DAP rep Howard Lee quizzed on organisation of TangkapMO1 rally

Lee had made a speech at the rally, and was called in for questioning by the police.

Amanah wants Rulers Conference to again discuss 1MDB

Amanah wants Rulers Conference to again discuss 1MDB

It submits official request to the rulers, noting the gov’t took no action after 1MDB matter was raised by Agong.

No evidence of graft in pendrive from Johor prince, says MACC

No evidence of graft in pendrive from Johor prince, says MACC

On claims by the TMJ that it contains documents detailing graft within the Fooball Association of Malaysia.

Ramasamy denounces assault on Sri Lanka's high commissioner at KLIA

Ramasamy denounces assault on Sri Lanka's high commissioner at KLIA

'How can you condemn violence with violence?' queries the Penang deputy chief minister I.

Anti-Rajapaksa protest coordinators keep their distance

Anti-Rajapaksa protest coordinators keep their distance

They condemn the attacks but also hit out at gov't refusal to stop the ex-president from entering M'sia.

'We must hold Rajapaksa responsible for war crimes and genocide'

'We must hold Rajapaksa responsible for war crimes and genocide'

MP SPEAKS | Make our UN Security Council role meaningful by getting Sri Lanka referred to the International Criminal Court.

AG pressed to resign over 'dancing with ministers' video

AG pressed to resign over 'dancing with ministers' video

UPDATED 2.15PM | Khairuddin hands a memo over Apandi 'having the time of his life' with BN leaders.

Counting under way after Hong Kong elections

Counting under way after Hong Kong elections

A record number of voters cast their ballots for the Hong Kong legislative council elections.

Zika virus scare not stopping people from holidaying abroad

Zika virus scare not stopping people from holidaying abroad

Most believe getting info on the disease first will be of great help.

Let's rally around the G25 torchbearers

Let's rally around the G25 torchbearers

It's a breath of fresh air and a source of much pride to me and many, to read in The Star yesterday (Sept 4, 2016) that a former diplomat, Alwi Jantan, has come out strongly to support our cherished national values of secularism, liberalism and pluralism.

Surendran ready to spend a day in Kajang Prison

Surendran ready to spend a day in Kajang Prison

He accepts 'invite' by Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan to experience life as an inmate, after furore over a call to infest jails with vermin.

Najib to lead M'sian delegation to Asean summits

Najib to lead M'sian delegation to Asean summits

Laos playing hosts to the three-day meeting of the Asean leaders.

PAS mows down Tugu forest park as superfluous in face of hard times

PAS mows down Tugu forest park as superfluous in face of hard times

Its FT Youth chief tells the gov't to get its priorities right and spend on rakyat instead.

Ex-Sime Darby CEO acquitted of CBT over lack of evidence

Ex-Sime Darby CEO acquitted of CBT over lack of evidence

Ahmad Zubir is acquitted after the prosecution decides to discontinue the case over insufficient evidence.

Gerakan can try starting its check and balance with MO1

Gerakan can try starting its check and balance with MO1

YOURSAY | ' You can't even be the check and balance for 1MDB, what more in Penang?'

Appalling ignorance of a minister on report on Perak poverty

Appalling ignorance of a minister on report on Perak poverty

MP SPEAKS | Abdul Rahman Dahlan should first take statistics lessons before reading the Khazanah report.

Dyana's a beacon of hope in a sombre political future

Dyana's a beacon of hope in a sombre political future

YOURSAY | ‘A smart, spirited reply to Razlan marks her as leader of great prospect.’

Idiocy and idolatry

Idiocy and idolatry

The madness can end here and now.

When all else fails for Umno, press the DAP button

When all else fails for Umno, press the DAP button

YOURSAY | ‘This has been the tried and tested formula in the Umno playbook.’

TMJ takes on 1Malaysia; IGP takes flak for dismissing MO1

TMJ takes on 1Malaysia; IGP takes flak for dismissing MO1

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

Cops confirm assault of Sri Lankan envoy at KLIA

Cops confirm assault of Sri Lankan envoy at KLIA

UPDATED 12.10PM | IGP Khalid confirms the high commissioner was assaulted by a group at the airport yesterday.