Archive - 24 September 2016

Let's stand united against terrorists, Zahid tells UN

Let's stand united against terrorists, Zahid tells UN

DPM says this in the General Debate of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly.

'Bersatu proposal to limit PM's tenure just to gain support'

'Bersatu proposal to limit PM's tenure just to gain support'

Annuar Musa is confident public won't fall for the ploy

I work with Dr M to prevent 'second Najib' coming, says Kit Siang

I work with Dr M to prevent 'second Najib' coming, says Kit Siang

Ambiga on Thursday pointed out to Guan Eng that his dad also cooperates with ex-premier.

Muslims share challenges of reaching out to other faiths

Muslims share challenges of reaching out to other faiths

Sometimes, the behaviour and attitudes of Muslims themselves make the task harder.

Husam: 1MDB class action suit withdrawn for amendments

Husam: 1MDB class action suit withdrawn for amendments

He and Matthias want to incorporate new developments from DOJ and Red Granite Pictures.

Moody's cuts Turkey's credit rating to 'junk'

Moody's cuts Turkey's credit rating to 'junk'

It cites worries about rule of law following an attempted coup, risks from external financing, and a slowing economy.

Indonesia arrests key people smuggler who targeted Australia

Indonesia arrests key people smuggler who targeted Australia

Abraham Louhenapessy was arrested in Jakarta this week, says Agus Andrianto.

Activist: Arts, culture subjects should be introduced in schools

Activist: Arts, culture subjects should be introduced in schools

This is because M'sians are losing sight of their arts and cultural heritage, says Rosnan Abdul Rahman.

Leftist Corbyn re-elected as leader of Britain's Labour Party

Leftist Corbyn re-elected as leader of Britain's Labour Party

He triumphs by 313,209 to 193,229 votes.

FT Ministry plans free schoolbus services for PPR residents

FT Ministry plans free schoolbus services for PPR residents

The ministry is in talks with Nadi Bhd to provide such services around the capital.

Another halal logo to be launched, for Muslim-made products only

Another halal logo to be launched, for Muslim-made products only

It's to distinguish products made by Muslims from that of non-Muslims, says Risda.

Penang MCA has identified its candidates for GE14

Penang MCA has identified its candidates for GE14

It says it's confident of doing better this time. In the last GE, it didn't win a single seat.

Eight arrested for cheating lawyer in RM604,000 datukship scam

Eight arrested for cheating lawyer in RM604,000 datukship scam

He claims he was tricked into paying the money as donation to a foundation.

Madpet shocked at execution on verge of abolition of mandatory death penalty

Madpet shocked at execution on verge of abolition of mandatory death penalty

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) is shocked to hear that Malaysia has executed one Ahmad Najib Aris on Friday (Sept 23, 2016), at a time when Malaysia is in the process of abolishing the mandatory death penalty, and possibly the death penalty for some offences.

MIC’s new mission for Indians - more questions than answers

MIC’s new mission for Indians - more questions than answers

MP SPEAKS | Why has MIC only realised the need for permanent policies after all these years in BN?

'Gani didn't concede removal as AG was lawful'

'Gani didn't concede removal as AG was lawful'

Ragunath clarifies the ex-AG left the matter of his removal open.

Nancy’s claim that travel time would be reduced ‘is pure fantasy’

Nancy’s claim that travel time would be reduced ‘is pure fantasy’

Nancy Shukri has been quoted as saying that the new RM211 million Batang Sadong Bridge would cut travel time from Kuching to Sibu by at least two-an-a-half hours from a total of eight hours, first by Bernama on Aug 28 and then by The Borneo Post the following day.

Husam, Matthias drop 1MDB class action suit in US court

Husam, Matthias drop 1MDB class action suit in US court

UPDATED 7.49PM | The suit was to seek damages for theft of 1MDB funds.

Gerakan echoes MCA, wants gov't not to prioritise hudud bill

Gerakan echoes MCA, wants gov't not to prioritise hudud bill

There are many government bills and those must take priority, says party president, Mah Siew Keong. 

Bersih to invite BN politicians to join nationwide convoy

Bersih to invite BN politicians to join nationwide convoy

All politicians are invited, says Maria.

Zahid hopes state won't claim credit for Motorola move

Zahid hopes state won't claim credit for Motorola move

The deputy PM says Motorola's shift of two facilities to M'sia the work of Putrajaya.

Walk the talk, TMJ tells Najib

Walk the talk, TMJ tells Najib

The prince says he is concerned for country's political stability.

MCA ridicules Azmin's defence of Anwar over Chinese schools

MCA ridicules Azmin's defence of Anwar over Chinese schools

Ti Lian Ker challenges the PKR deputy to explain Anwar's actions as former education minister.

Gerakan to object against boundary changes in Selangor

Gerakan to object against boundary changes in Selangor

UPDATED 5.15PM | It will also object proposed changes in several other areas nationwide.

Reports: Three dead in shooting at mall in Washington state

Reports: Three dead in shooting at mall in Washington state

Shooter described as 'Hispanic male wearing grey' still at large.

If you can't buy a Ferrari, please buy a Toyota, says Johor prince

If you can't buy a Ferrari, please buy a Toyota, says Johor prince

Tunku Ismail says football clubs should live within means, asks Najib not to entertain requests for bailouts.

Selangor to take legal action against redelineation

Selangor to take legal action against redelineation

Azmin says EC's reply to the state shows it has no justification.

Demonising others easy, but it's the biggest sin, says Najib

Demonising others easy, but it's the biggest sin, says Najib

UPDATED 2.25PM | 'BN focuses on development, the other side focuses on hate.'

Six nabbed for indulging in more than foot massages

Six nabbed for indulging in more than foot massages

Youths also nabbed for 'indecent behaviour' at a karaoke joint in Terengganu.

Man held after claiming 'deputy minister's aide' threatened to shoot

Man held after claiming 'deputy minister's aide' threatened to shoot

But both deputy home ministers denies the 'aide' works for them. 

Woman told to remove hijab by Canada judge seeks clearer rules

Woman told to remove hijab by Canada judge seeks clearer rules

The judge said the courtroom is a secular space.

Funded by credit cards? Sarawak Report editor laughs off allegation

Funded by credit cards? Sarawak Report editor laughs off allegation

A website claims Rewcastle-Brown receives large sums from anonymous sources to operate.

With new boundaries Noh Omar may be next S'gor MB, says DAP Youth

With new boundaries Noh Omar may be next S'gor MB, says DAP Youth

UPDATED 1.14PM | DAP's Shakir Ameer urges all to object to the redelineation to stop BN.

Should DAP funders be victimised, Pua asks financing reform advocate

Should DAP funders be victimised, Pua asks financing reform advocate

He criticises Prof Gomez for suggesting that he was opposed to political financing reform.

Rebranding vernacular education in Malaysia

Rebranding vernacular education in Malaysia

COMMENT | It’s not language use, but discrepancies in ideology that could lead to disunity.

Who did the KL mayor survey, the car park owners?

Who did the KL mayor survey, the car park owners?

YOURSAY | 'Do you really expect us to believe that the average Joe on the road is going to agree to a price hike?'

Guan Eng, people in the same boat should not rock it

Guan Eng, people in the same boat should not rock it

YOURSAY | ‘The exchanges were made during a debate and I doubt there was any grilling.’

Ex-AG speaks up; Umno splinters mobilise; IGP to stop red-yellow clash

Ex-AG speaks up; Umno splinters mobilise; IGP to stop red-yellow clash

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

Matrimony, matrimoany, matrimoney

Matrimony, matrimoany, matrimoney

Just a matter of natural justice.