Archive - 7 September 2016

Don’t hide behind blade of grass, Rais tells Jamal

Don’t hide behind blade of grass, Rais tells Jamal

He was responding to Jamal saying that gifts outside of election year is not money politics.

After Anwar-Dr M handshake, Rais proposes gov’t-opposition tea party

After Anwar-Dr M handshake, Rais proposes gov’t-opposition tea party

He says that come Aidiladha, both sides should drink tea and eat lemang together.

Kedah ready to discuss Langkawi eagle demolition

Kedah ready to discuss Langkawi eagle demolition

‘We will see what the mufti’s view is,’ says Kedah exco man Badrol Hisham Hashim.

LRT power trip is internal, says TNB

LRT power trip is internal, says TNB

TNB's power supply is in good working condition, it says.

Wan Junaidi: Bauxite moratorium extended to Dec 31

Wan Junaidi: Bauxite moratorium extended to Dec 31

It is to allow AP holders to export 4.13 million tonnes of bauxite stockpile, he says.

M'sian authorities striving to prevent Zika epidemic

M'sian authorities striving to prevent Zika epidemic

Health Ministry says local authorities and public must eradicate breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes.

Malaysia’s central bank holds key rate, sees steady growth track ahead

Malaysia’s central bank holds key rate, sees steady growth track ahead

Bank Negara Malaysia says there is sufficient activity to support the economy.

The independence of the Malaysian Bar must not be curtailed

The independence of the Malaysian Bar must not be curtailed

COMMENT | The widespread support for the Malaysian Bar is very encouraging.

Zunar to simplify MO1 issue with outdoor cartoon exhibition

Zunar to simplify MO1 issue with outdoor cartoon exhibition

The political cartoonist to take to the streets for his controversial artworks.

What is Malaysia’s commitment to fight the drug war?

What is Malaysia’s commitment to fight the drug war?

Since the arrival of the Philippines’ new President, Rodrigo Duterte, the country’s hopes to stem the illicit drug menace are gaining tremendous support from that nation’s citizenry - except from within the power corridors of Duterte’s opponents in all likelihood.

M’sian businessman denies involvement in Maldives money-laundering scheme

M’sian businessman denies involvement in Maldives money-laundering scheme

UPDATED 7.39PM | Al-Jazeera report details an alleged scheme to launder US$1.5b in hard currency through an island investment plan.

Asean, China to adopt protocols to prevent South China Sea clashes

Asean, China to adopt protocols to prevent South China Sea clashes

Asean leaders were expected to express serious worries over Chinese land reclamation.

Oct 12 mention date for man charged with supporting terrorist

Oct 12 mention date for man charged with supporting terrorist

Mohd Asrol Mohamad was alleged to have committed the offence using the Telegram app.

Paralympics flame lit in Rio de Janeiro

Paralympics flame lit in Rio de Janeiro

The flame-lighting ceremony was held at the Museum of Tomorrow in the city.

First pregnant woman in Malaysia tested positive for Zika

First pregnant woman in Malaysia tested positive for Zika

UPDATED 6.22PM | The 27-year-old woman is from Johor Bahru.

DBKL questioned over ‘poor planning’ in car park projects

DBKL questioned over ‘poor planning’ in car park projects

The multi-million ringgit project has forced residents to triple-park, endangering lives in the process, says PKR.

Navigation blunder sees AirAsia plane landing in Melbourne instead of KL

Navigation blunder sees AirAsia plane landing in Melbourne instead of KL

UPDATED 12.05AM | Pilot entered wrong coordinates, says Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Court quashes Maria's Bersih 4 charge

Court quashes Maria's Bersih 4 charge

UPDATED 7.20PM | Court of Appeal unanimously overturns a High Court verdict that dismissed Maria's bid to strike out the charge.

Umno in panic mode over historic meeting, says Azmin

Umno in panic mode over historic meeting, says Azmin

This is because the event had united the opposition parties, the Selangor MB adds.

Gerakan queries 'real' story on BUCG being booted out

Gerakan queries 'real' story on BUCG being booted out

The Penang CM first praised the firm, now it's being dropped, will there be another U-turn? it asks.

M'sia condemns North Korea's firing of missiles

M'sia condemns North Korea's firing of missiles

It constitutes a grave threat to regional and global peace and security, M'sia feels.

Police: IS suicide bombers return from Syria, identified

Police: IS suicide bombers return from Syria, identified

Bukit Aman's counter-terrorism unit is working based on latest intelligence and has identified several individuals.

Update on new findings on the Zika virus

Update on new findings on the Zika virus

COMMENT | Also, answers to some frequently asked questions, for our learning curve on this virus.

More than a year after complaints filed, MIA still probing 1MDB auditors

More than a year after complaints filed, MIA still probing 1MDB auditors

'We will tell you once we are ready', says CEO when quizzed on time-frame.

Nazri: Hotel tax needed because of budget cuts

Nazri: Hotel tax needed because of budget cuts

Cuts were due to drop in oil and gas revenues for the government, says tourism minister.

Hiding the hand after throwing the stone

Hiding the hand after throwing the stone

COMMENT | The muftis are not doing enough to stop the rot in the country.

Let historic handshake be cause for unity, says PKR Youth

Let historic handshake be cause for unity, says PKR Youth

Its deputy chief believes the Mahathir-Anwar meeting spells doom for Umno.

The myth of the budget consultation process

The myth of the budget consultation process

It is that time of the year where ideas and proposals are sought from the public for input into the annual national budget.

Settle Sri Lankan maid issue amicably, Wisma Putra tells diplomat

Settle Sri Lankan maid issue amicably, Wisma Putra tells diplomat

Foreign Affairs Ministry has instructed the diplomat involved to do so, it says in a statement.

Dr M, Anwar's legal teams to join hands on bid against NSC Act

Dr M, Anwar's legal teams to join hands on bid against NSC Act

The former PM has instructed his lawyer to liaise with Anwar's legal team on the matter.

Make glass recycling worthwhile

Make glass recycling worthwhile

Many decades ago, people used to collect bottles and sell them to a bottle recycling man who comes around the neighbourhood on his bicycle, getting 5 sen for a small bottle while bigger ones could get 10 sen or more.

Police bar PKR dialogue with army vets, claims Rafizi

Police bar PKR dialogue with army vets, claims Rafizi

UPDATED 2.03PM | The PKR leader, who vows to press ahead with the event, claims the Najib administration is worried.

After insult to Obama, US and Clinton urge Duterte to show respect

After insult to Obama, US and Clinton urge Duterte to show respect

Philippines has voiced regret, ties not expected to be seriously damaged.

Report: MH370 pilot texted lady friend two days before tragedy

Report: MH370 pilot texted lady friend two days before tragedy

'That last conversation was just between me and him. I don't want to talk about it,' says Fatima Pardi, a mother of three children.

Rain, power trip, accidents cause delays for morning commuters

Rain, power trip, accidents cause delays for morning commuters

UPDATED 2.22PM | Hundreds were stuck in the morning commute today.

Bank Rakyat chair and MD charged with CBT involving RM15 million

Bank Rakyat chair and MD charged with CBT involving RM15 million

UPDATED 4.03PM | Both pleaded not guilty at Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur.

Bersih 5 rally will be held in November, says Maria Chin

Bersih 5 rally will be held in November, says Maria Chin

UPDATED 1.13PM | Electoral reform group will call a press conference on Sept 14 to announce rally date.

Participatory budgeting is not just getting public opinion, DAP tells PM

Participatory budgeting is not just getting public opinion, DAP tells PM

Asking public opinion is nothing if MPs don’t get the time and resources to debate on the federal budget, says Steven Sim.

A handshake with no peace but…

A handshake with no peace but…

Mahathir-Anwar meeting significant for two reasons.

Dr M-Anwar 'reunion' could be a body blow to Umno

Dr M-Anwar 'reunion' could be a body blow to Umno

YOURSAY | ‘When foes unite, the end of the protagonist (read Umno) is fast approaching.’

Five of my recommendations for the costly Taman Tugu project

Five of my recommendations for the costly Taman Tugu project

MP SPEAKS | And, Khazanah must honour its promise to embark on a public outreach programme for feedback and suggestions from the public.

Even if Najib/Umno gone, corrupt system will still be there

Even if Najib/Umno gone, corrupt system will still be there

YOURSAY | ‘We do need a new beginning and it’s all to do with fairness to all.’

Jho Low babysat Najib's billions; Azmin hails 3.09pm handshake; Langkawi eagle not targeted

Jho Low babysat Najib's billions; Azmin hails 3.09pm handshake; Langkawi eagle not targeted

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

First Langkawi’s eagle, now the national monument

First Langkawi’s eagle, now the national monument

YOURSAY | ‘The statue was not constructed for worship but to inform tourists on the origin of Langkawi's name.’