Archive - 17 September 2016

Jamery fails to make Paralympics swimming final

Jamery fails to make Paralympics swimming final

He finished in 10th place out of 14 participants.

Kidnap victim contacts employer to inform about ransom demand

Kidnap victim contacts employer to inform about ransom demand

The kidnappers used the victim as their mediator to ask for a two million peso (RM180,000) ransom.

No need to send students overseas, says Rafizi

No need to send students overseas, says Rafizi

PKR sec-gen says funds better spent improving public universities.

Guan Eng: Jeff Ooi's tweet insensitive, does not represent party

Guan Eng: Jeff Ooi's tweet insensitive, does not represent party

Lim Guan Eng says DAP regrets Ooi's tweet regarding the passing of Haron Din.

Johor gov't seeks views from youth on 2017 budget

Johor gov't seeks views from youth on 2017 budget

It is for the state's budget, which will be tabled in November.

Red shirts lodge report against Bersih 5 for 'shaming M'sia'

Red shirts lodge report against Bersih 5 for 'shaming M'sia'

They say Bersih's call to rally is 'incitement' and its protest will embarrass M'sia in the world's eyes.

State PKR slams Sarawak for 'hypocrisy' over autonomy

State PKR slams Sarawak for 'hypocrisy' over autonomy

COMMENT | 'By politicising the appointment of community leaders, the BN gov't is able to control entire communities.'

Kit Siang: EC chief, are you trying to racially polarise Malaysia?

Kit Siang: EC chief, are you trying to racially polarise Malaysia?

What happened to the 1Malaysia policy, the DAP veteran wants to know.

Voters don't care so much about 1MDB now, claims Keng Liang

Voters don't care so much about 1MDB now, claims Keng Liang

With speculation that GE14 will be held in March, the Gerakan Youth chief says he’s getting less complaints about 1MDB.

Jeff Ooi roasted over tweet on Haron Din's passing

Jeff Ooi roasted over tweet on Haron Din's passing

Critics label the Jelutong MP's tweets as ‘insolent and irresponsible’.

Deputy minister: 'Unfair redelineation' claims to smear Umno

Deputy minister: 'Unfair redelineation' claims to smear Umno

Opposition wants to dupe people into believing gov't controls EC, says Razali Ibrahim.

Malaysia is not ready for free education, says academician

Malaysia is not ready for free education, says academician

It’s a good idea, but our society may not be able to appreciate it, lecturer Zaharuddin Abd Rahman tells a forum.

On LRA amendments, the gov’t must consult all stakeholders

On LRA amendments, the gov’t must consult all stakeholders

MP SPEAKS | Why are the consultations, if any, kept in the domain of a few?

Of Karpal Singh and Haron Din

Of Karpal Singh and Haron Din

COMMENT | Great leaders, the two of them - but why, upon their death, do people want to hurl insults?

A class action against EC needs to be advised

A class action against EC needs to be advised

The 53rd Merdeka Day celebration came with a mixture of mirth and gall.

5,000 perform absentee funeral prayers for Haron Din

5,000 perform absentee funeral prayers for Haron Din

They perform ‘solat ghaib’ for the late PAS spiritual leader at Sultan Salahudin Abdul Aziz Mosque in Shah Alam.

Paralympians achieved success amidst sad incidents, says DG

Paralympians achieved success amidst sad incidents, says DG

Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said they had lost colleagues who were in their prime.

No IS threat in Penang, says state police chief

No IS threat in Penang, says state police chief

He clarifies that images of policemen making rounds at malls were old ones.

M’sian ‘transiting’ at Changi for 18 days gets two weeks’ jail

M’sian ‘transiting’ at Changi for 18 days gets two weeks’ jail

Raejali Buntut pleaded guilty to three out of 31 charges of forging boarding passes.

Mothers are really Heaven-sent

Mothers are really Heaven-sent

As my late mother’s first death anniversary gets closer, allow me to share and express my thoughts over the past year.

EC's voter reshuffle betrays racial dominance, says Gerakan Youth deputy

EC's voter reshuffle betrays racial dominance, says Gerakan Youth deputy

Andy Yong says the 'fiction' of 1M'sia has been destroyed by the present exercise.

Kembara Merdeka convoy to highlight functions of Protection Division

Kembara Merdeka convoy to highlight functions of Protection Division

Individuals who are witnesses in any court case can apply for protection if they feel threatened by any party.

Typhoon Malakas to dump torrential rain on northern Taiwan

Typhoon Malakas to dump torrential rain on northern Taiwan

It was moving more slowly than previously predicted, says the Central News Agency.

Ahmad Yaakob appointed as PAS’ acting spiritual adviser

Ahmad Yaakob appointed as PAS’ acting spiritual adviser

Its top leadership would be meeting soon to decide who is eligible to hold the post.

Rosmah recipient of Unesco’s 'Lead by Example' award

Rosmah recipient of Unesco’s 'Lead by Example' award

This is in recognition of her efforts in developing the potential of children, especially through the Permata programme.

Gerakan Youth offers RM20k to hold Bersih 5 at a stadium

Gerakan Youth offers RM20k to hold Bersih 5 at a stadium

UPDATED 2.35PM | We'll pay the rent if Bersih agrees to rally in a stadium, says Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang.

Cops asked why Ali Tinju still walks the streets, after issuing threat

Cops asked why Ali Tinju still walks the streets, after issuing threat

UPDATED 5.04PM | Kulai MP blasts inaction over a threat against Maria Chin over the Bersih 5 rally.

PAS leader Haron Din's remains buried in the US

PAS leader Haron Din's remains buried in the US

The burial was carried out at the Five Pillars Muslim Cemetery in California this morning.

455 Malaysians interred in Thai prisons

455 Malaysians interred in Thai prisons

More than 90 percent of them are in for related to drug offences, says a Malaysian Embassy officer in Bangkok.

Chinese still have it good in M'sia, says ex-MCA chief Koon Swan

Chinese still have it good in M'sia, says ex-MCA chief Koon Swan

UPDATED 7.20PM | The veteran leader counters talk the community is mistreated by the ruling government.

MIC cannot talk, it failed Hindu Endowment Board for 60 years, says DCM

MIC cannot talk, it failed Hindu Endowment Board for 60 years, says DCM

COMMENT | The current Penang gov’t has done tremendously better in managing the board, so the MIC president should just shut up!

No more secret conversions please, being open is the best policy

No more secret conversions please, being open is the best policy

YOURSAY | ‘Actions related to any religion should not be done in haste and secrecy.’

A RM650m park for a nation which can’t afford scholarships

A RM650m park for a nation which can’t afford scholarships

YOURSAY | ‘To me, the real question is, do we need this project at this point in time?’

Interracial love - how two couples overcame race and religion

Interracial love - how two couples overcame race and religion

SPECIAL REPORT | A dating couple and a married pair share the joys - and frustrations - that they continue to go through.

Your KiniGuide to the redelineation exercise

Your KiniGuide to the redelineation exercise

KINIGUIDE | All the questions you have about redelineation but are afraid to ask.

How EC is tying the opposition's hands

How EC is tying the opposition's hands

Malaysiakini looks at some of the trends and anomalies in the redelineation exercise.

Opposition counts potential losses; Dr M meets Agong; Haron Din dies

Opposition counts potential losses; Dr M meets Agong; Haron Din dies

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

The demand for a pound of flesh from Dr M

The demand for a pound of flesh from Dr M

YOURSAY | Let's aim for a better nation, rather than trying to humiliate him.'

Giving Umno/BN the finger(s)

Giving Umno/BN the finger(s)

A keyboard is also a fingerboard.