Archive - 20 September 2016

MCA rejects EC's proposed redelineation

MCA rejects EC's proposed redelineation

It will further divide the people by races and promote racial extremism, it says.

PMO denies report that Najib pressured Thais to hold on to Justo

PMO denies report that Najib pressured Thais to hold on to Justo

It insists at no time did PM raise the matter in his recent visit to Thailand, as alleged by Swiss daily.

Prasarana: Issues relating to Simpang Lima cemetery being resolved

Prasarana: Issues relating to Simpang Lima cemetery being resolved

Next-of-kin of the deceased have requested the LRT3 alignment project to be relocated from the area.

Forum: Gov't shackles mean no 'Merdeka' for Malaysian media

Forum: Gov't shackles mean no 'Merdeka' for Malaysian media

The rakyat's right to be informed is thus adversely affected, it holds.

Wait for us, we will come, red shirts tell Bersih

Wait for us, we will come, red shirts tell Bersih

Whatever the consequences, they will know who are the champions, says leader Jamal Md Yunos.

Witness: Anwar conspired against Dr M while pledging support in public

Witness: Anwar conspired against Dr M while pledging support in public

Lokman Adam tells the court this when testifying in Anwar's suit against Khairy Jamaluddin.

Deputy minister: Report child abuse cases, not make them viral

Deputy minister: Report child abuse cases, not make them viral

Chew Mei Fun says sharing the cases on the social networking sites could cause undue stress to the victims.

Award deferred, but Rosmah declines it, says PMO

Award deferred, but Rosmah declines it, says PMO

Award deferred to 2017 due to 'interventions' from the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, says committee chair.

DAP rep: Sidek Kamiso arrest smacks of Gestapo tactics

DAP rep: Sidek Kamiso arrest smacks of Gestapo tactics

Charles Santiago says police being used to suppress any form of dissent.

Ex-GLC director charged with CBT of RM9m

Ex-GLC director charged with CBT of RM9m

Lembaga Kemajuan Negeri Sabah ex-MD is accused of paying palm oil tycoon compensation for land belonging to state.

High Court upholds acquittal of Genneva directors

High Court upholds acquittal of Genneva directors

It finds no evidence company which was involved in buying and selling gold, was accepting deposits without licence.

Umno members claim division leader threatened them

Umno members claim division leader threatened them

'Come then, those that have died have died, here is another who wants to die'.

Cops implicated in Dharmendran's death found liable in family's civil suit

Cops implicated in Dharmendran's death found liable in family's civil suit

Judgment made in default of appearance in custodial death case. The four didn't show up in court.

Iskandar: Learn to count, redelineation doesn't benefit PAS

Iskandar: Learn to count, redelineation doesn't benefit PAS

UPDATED 6.40PM | Party veep rubbishes claim that the boundary changes boost PAS' chances in GE14.

Negri Sembilan Islamic laws in final stage of study

Negri Sembilan Islamic laws in final stage of study

Some amendments no longer suitable for implementation, says MB Mohamad Hasan.

After ‘death threat’, Maria fears for her safety

After ‘death threat’, Maria fears for her safety

UPDATED 6.11PM | If police can ask Jeff Ooi to surrender then why not Ali Tinju, queries Bersih chairperson.

35 years for loan repayment is sufficient, says central bank

35 years for loan repayment is sufficient, says central bank

Increasing the loan tenure to 40 years will further add to the total cost of financing, it says.

No pressure; Ridhuan Tee’s column reached end of run, says Sinar Harian

No pressure; Ridhuan Tee’s column reached end of run, says Sinar Harian

UPDATED 6.59PM | It denies  MCA or Umno were involved in the column being discontinued.

Japan’s study on virgins should get puritans thinking in M’sia

Japan’s study on virgins should get puritans thinking in M’sia

The Japan Times reports that Tokyo’s National Institute of Population and Social Security Research conducted a survey in 2015 and found that 40 percent of young Japanese single adults are virgins (The Sun, ‘Japan has too many virgins’, Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016).

Folk evacuated in Selangor and Kedah after high tide causes floods

Folk evacuated in Selangor and Kedah after high tide causes floods

People living near rivers and the sea are advised to take precautionary measures.

Lawyers: Sidek can sue cops for wrongful arrest, trespassing

Lawyers: Sidek can sue cops for wrongful arrest, trespassing

There are grounds for it if the search on his house did not go according to the law, says Syahredzan Johan.

Jeff Ooi comes out after 4-hour arrest, posted police bail

Jeff Ooi comes out after 4-hour arrest, posted police bail

UPDATED 7.30PM | DAP MP has to report back to the police in one month's time, says his lawyer Rayer.

Is Malaysia now a police state, asks Guan Eng

Is Malaysia now a police state, asks Guan Eng

UPDATED 3.45PM | Lim Guan Eng is wondering if Malaysia is now a police state, where the police cannot be questioned or reprimanded.

Ex-Malacca CM fined RM1,900 for comments against crown prince

Ex-Malacca CM fined RM1,900 for comments against crown prince

Rahim Thamby Chik pleads guilty to making offending comments against Selangor prince.

Snap polls in S'gor risky because of PAS, says Amanah

Snap polls in S'gor risky because of PAS, says Amanah

UPDATED 3.40PM | With PAS no longer an ally, the opposition coalition cannot be certain of retaining the state.

Taman Tugu - cherish the opportunity

Taman Tugu - cherish the opportunity

I was in Germany when I first heard about Taman Tugu. I was quite excited, as finally, we might have our own version of Central Park, New York; or Tiergarten, Berlin.

Parade, big celebration await Rio Paralympics athletes Thursday

Parade, big celebration await Rio Paralympics athletes Thursday

UPDATED 3.10PM | They will be feted in KLIA and paraded in KL in an open-top bus.

Serdang MP and two state reps launch campaign against redelineation

Serdang MP and two state reps launch campaign against redelineation

UPDATED 3.20PM | Ong Kian Ming, Eddie Ng and Ean Yong will collect signatures to oppose the EC’s proposals.

Bersih mulls dragging EC to court

Bersih mulls dragging EC to court

UPDATED 3PM | This is over the malapportionment of constituencies throughout the nation.

Lim Mah Hui’s reply to Penang state officials

Lim Mah Hui’s reply to Penang state officials

To YAB Lim Guan Eng, the Chief Minister of Penang and YB Jagdeep Singh Deo, exco member for Housing and Town & Country Planning.

US doctor who treated Haron Din shed tears, says daughter

US doctor who treated Haron Din shed tears, says daughter

Dr Huda Haron thanks all medical specialists who treated her father.

An attempt to demonise the DAP in Penang?

An attempt to demonise the DAP in Penang?

COMMENT | These are signs that the general election is indeed coming.

DPM: Malaysia set to receive another 421 Syrian migrants

DPM: Malaysia set to receive another 421 Syrian migrants

This reflects the country’s commitment to fulfill migration obligations, he says.

Asri invites 'anti-Wahhabi' group to forum on extremism

Asri invites 'anti-Wahhabi' group to forum on extremism

UPDATED 1.54PM | Perlis mufti says the state is not tied to any school of thought.

Rosmah's exclusion from award list loss for the nation, says portal

Rosmah's exclusion from award list loss for the nation, says portal

MyKMU says nothing suspicious about funding for Permata, it comes from the government.

Lawyers rebut IGP on 'no warrant needed' to arrest Sidek

Lawyers rebut IGP on 'no warrant needed' to arrest Sidek

UPDATED 2.05PM | Ex-journalist Sidek Kamiso is alleged to have breached the Communications and Multimedia Act.

Suspect in US bombings charged with trying to murder police officer

Suspect in US bombings charged with trying to murder police officer

Ahmad Khan Rahami is also charged with weapons-related offences, news reports say.

UNGA leaders adopt New York declaration for refugees, migrants

UNGA leaders adopt New York declaration for refugees, migrants

One objective is to achieve a more equitable sharing of the burden and responsibility.

In representing M'sia at UN, Zahid appreciates Najib's trust

In representing M'sia at UN, Zahid appreciates Najib's trust

DPM says representing PM at the assembly would be an exposure for him to perform on an international stage.

Swiss authorities ‘regret’ Thai refusal to extradite Justo

Swiss authorities ‘regret’ Thai refusal to extradite Justo

However, they say they have yet to be officially informed about the transfer refusal.

Ride-hailing app Grab raises US$750m in funding led by SoftBank

Ride-hailing app Grab raises US$750m in funding led by SoftBank

South-East Asia is fast becoming a key battleground for ride-hailing firms.

Najib, just who ignored public transportation woes for decades?

Najib, just who ignored public transportation woes for decades?

YOURSAY | ‘The layman can see solutions to the problems but not the government.’

Award U-turn a slap in the face for Rosmah

Award U-turn a slap in the face for Rosmah

YOURSAY | ‘The good news is that Rosmah can save us the cost of using ‘M’sian Air Force One’.

Loke: Nazri’s welcome was based on respect, nothing political

Loke: Nazri’s welcome was based on respect, nothing political

DAP rep says he only found out about Nazri’s visit after being informed by press friends.

‘Dozens killed’ in attack on aid convoy as Syria truce fails

‘Dozens killed’ in attack on aid convoy as Syria truce fails

An attack struck 18 trucks in a UN humanitarian aid convoy yesterday.

Why is Najib still in power?

Why is Najib still in power?

A reflection of poor leadership at the top of Umno.

Bernama: 'Rosmah award' report based on ministry sec-gen's statement

Bernama: 'Rosmah award' report based on ministry sec-gen's statement

UPDATED 12.28PM | It clarifies earlier report that she will receive Unesco award.

The ballad of Anwar and Mahathir

The ballad of Anwar and Mahathir

COMMENT | What is the political significance of the Anwar-Mahathir meeting?

Shahidan denies NSC Act allegations by Dr M and Anwar

Shahidan denies NSC Act allegations by Dr M and Anwar

He says the Act does not need a declaration by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Bring it on, Ali Tinju, and shake your booty

Bring it on, Ali Tinju, and shake your booty

YOURSAY | ‘Everybody will be thrilled to see once again the location of his brain.’

Here are your poor people, Amanah shows Perak MB

Here are your poor people, Amanah shows Perak MB

This is Perak Amanah’s reply to Zambry who rubbished a report categorising the state as poor.

New ‘super constituencies’ BN’s ticket to victory, says DAP

New ‘super constituencies’ BN’s ticket to victory, says DAP

UPDATED 9.25AM | Tony Pua says opposition supporters are bundled up in several constituencies.

Co-operatives upset with Berjasa's polls plan

Co-operatives upset with Berjasa's polls plan

This comes after it said it’s targetting co-op members to win eight seats in Selangor.

Ministry sends school cleaners to Labour Dept over unpaid wages

Ministry sends school cleaners to Labour Dept over unpaid wages

The cleaners are owed eight months’ wages after contractor allegedly absconded.

Hadi jealous of us, says Amanah deputy president

Hadi jealous of us, says Amanah deputy president

Salahuddin responds to PAS president’s claim that Amanah will one day kneel before PAS.

'Haron Din tweet' arrest; Anwar, Dr M unite; EC defends redelineation

'Haron Din tweet' arrest; Anwar, Dr M unite; EC defends redelineation

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