Archive - 27 September 2016

No 'slash and burn' in palm oil industry, assures Najib

No 'slash and burn' in palm oil industry, assures Najib

The premier invites German MPs to come to Malaysia, and see for themselves.

'Justice must be dealt to those responsible for downing MH17,' says PM

'Justice must be dealt to those responsible for downing MH17,' says PM

Dutch-led joint investigation team to table report tomorrow.

M'sia will cooperate with US probe on 1MDB funds, says Najib

M'sia will cooperate with US probe on 1MDB funds, says Najib

The prime minister tells this to reporters when asked in Berlin.

Greenpeace blocks IOI's operations at Rotterdam Port

Greenpeace blocks IOI's operations at Rotterdam Port

It accuses the M'sian palm oil company of forest destruction and practising child labour.

'Malay youth vote eludes both BN and opposition'

'Malay youth vote eludes both BN and opposition'

This is according to Rafizi's online survey of 746 respondents.

Why didn't Zahid give speech in national language, asks PAS veep

Why didn't Zahid give speech in national language, asks PAS veep

Iskandar Samad says many other leaders would not dream of using English as they are always proud of their own language.

Water cuts stressed need for FOI, says DAP MP

Water cuts stressed need for FOI, says DAP MP

Public suffered when S'gor could could not access vital information on river pollution, says Ong Kian Ming.

Johari: Petronas downsizing out of gov't's hands

Johari: Petronas downsizing out of gov't's hands

UPDATED 8.22PM | Any firm would have to make adjustments if its revenue was shrinking, says the second finance minister.

Mitsubishi Triton that hit Morais' car is mine, says tailor

Mitsubishi Triton that hit Morais' car is mine, says tailor

But DPP wants to challenge her credibility due to her contradictory statements.

No GST reduction for 2017 budget, says finance minister II

No GST reduction for 2017 budget, says finance minister II

UPDATED 7.45PM | Gov't wants it to be embedded in entire consumer spending system, adds Johari Abdul Ghani.

Dr M aims to rule like Chairman Mao, suggests Salleh

Dr M aims to rule like Chairman Mao, suggests Salleh

Minister bases this on Mahathir saying if Muhyiddin becomes PM, he must consult chairperson.

Court grants family second post-mortem in 'death in custody' case

Court grants family second post-mortem in 'death in custody' case

Judicial commissioner in Kota Baru allows the application by Azri's sister Norsyazmira shortly after she filed it. 

Asian viewers give nod to Clinton after first presidential debate

Asian viewers give nod to Clinton after first presidential debate

According to a sampling, she showed a better grasp of foreign policy issues.

Will Budget 2017 bring incentives to reduce house-buyers’ burden?

Will Budget 2017 bring incentives to reduce house-buyers’ burden?

The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) hopes that the federal government will introduce better schemes in Budget 2017, scheduled to be presented in Parliament next month, to ease the burden of new house-buyers.

On mission to Gaza, M'sian women battle seasickness, high waves

On mission to Gaza, M'sian women battle seasickness, high waves

As the official doctor on the ship, Dr Fauziah overcomes various problems as she treats fellow participants.

Malaysia’s economy on firm footing, Najib tells German business leaders

Malaysia’s economy on firm footing, Najib tells German business leaders

The premier was speaking at a dialogue session in Berlin today.

Setev's lawyer engages private server to serve papers on Sirul

Setev's lawyer engages private server to serve papers on Sirul

Ramkarpal hopes the amended statement of claim would be served on Sirul before the next case management on Oct 26.

C4: Selangor FOI better than Penang's

C4: Selangor FOI better than Penang's

Anti-graft watchdog says Penang doesn't express CAT clearly in FOI Act's preamble.

Amanah: Little hope to retain S'gor if PAS enters fray after redelineation

Amanah: Little hope to retain S'gor if PAS enters fray after redelineation

'If redelineation is rejected and PAS still wants three-cornered fights, there is still hope to retain S'gor,' says Khalid Samad.

With Bersatu PM, we’re back to square one

With Bersatu PM, we’re back to square one

COMMENT | People we didn’t elect will decide things about our lives. So what else is new?

Syed Saddiq raps critics of Zahid’s English speaking skills

Syed Saddiq raps critics of Zahid’s English speaking skills

The Bersatu pro-tem committee member also has some advice for the DPM to improve his English speaking.

Survey: BN approval ratings can shoot up during election season

Survey: BN approval ratings can shoot up during election season

UPDATED 6.09 PM | Selangor government think tank says the spike is due to various strategies.

Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri opens RM4.1b Murum Dam

Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri opens RM4.1b Murum Dam

The dam is capable of supplying up to 944MW of ‘sustainable, renewable and affordable’ power.

Maria Chin to flag off Bersih 5 convoy from Kota Baru

Maria Chin to flag off Bersih 5 convoy from Kota Baru

The seven-week convoy will start from five other locations in five states, across 246 cities, towns and villages.

S'gor voters prefer Hisham as Najib's successor, survey shows

S'gor voters prefer Hisham as Najib's successor, survey shows

UPDATED 5.48PM | In a statewide survey, Hishammuddin narrowly trumps Zahid by one percent.

Anwar is Harapan's pick for PM, Pua tells Dr M

Anwar is Harapan's pick for PM, Pua tells Dr M

UPDATED 4.26PM | This comes after Mahathir floats Muhyiddin for the top post, should the opposition win GE14.

Philippines’ Duterte wants to ‘open alliances’ with Russia, China

Philippines’ Duterte wants to ‘open alliances’ with Russia, China

He says the country was at the ‘point of no return’ in relations with the US.

Cops record statements over go-kart accident

Cops record statements over go-kart accident

They have recorded statements from UTM representatives.

Survey: Voters in S'gor's Malay belt still loyal to BN despite 1MDB

Survey: Voters in S'gor's Malay belt still loyal to BN despite 1MDB

UPDATED 4.44PM | 'Their justification is that it doesn't affect M'sia because they can still get their pay and live in relative comfort,' says think-tank.

Court of Appeal dismisses bid to reclaim aboriginal land

Court of Appeal dismisses bid to reclaim aboriginal land

Former Tok Batin fails to get declaration that the Kuala Langat land is a Aborigines Reserve Settlement.

Bersih slams NGO's cash prize for youths registering as voters

Bersih slams NGO's cash prize for youths registering as voters

UPDATED 4PM | However, there are mixed views on the PKR-linked NGO’s move, with Amanah seeing it as 'creative'.

Two-term limit was not suggested during Dr M’s premiership

Two-term limit was not suggested during Dr M’s premiership

We refer to the article in The Malay Mail Online on Saturday Sept 23, 2016 where Mukhriz Mahathir speaks on the two-term policy for the appointed prime minister.

For the first time, Muhyiddin to speak at PAS ceramah

For the first time, Muhyiddin to speak at PAS ceramah

Poster of the event sets tongues wagging on a photo of Muhyiddin with PAS leaders, including Hadi.

Don't be arrogant, Perak sultan tells religious officers

Don't be arrogant, Perak sultan tells religious officers

Not Islamic to ignore courtesy, orderliness and politeness, says the sultan.

 

Guan Eng: GST woes denied some businesses profit this year

Guan Eng: GST woes denied some businesses profit this year

The Penang CM claims tax made businesses poorer and people to suffer lower income.

Another FB user nabbed for 'insult to Johor royal'

Another FB user nabbed for 'insult to Johor royal'

Johor police say it does not matter who the insult is against, as long as a report is lodged.

Armand Azha now claims false info given on tycoon's son, so no report

Armand Azha now claims false info given on tycoon's son, so no report

UPDATED 12.35PM | Umno Youth leader says the documents he received are not authentic.

More retrenchments in the Penang manufacturing sector

More retrenchments in the Penang manufacturing sector

This adds to more than a 1,000 people losing their jobs as plants scale down up north.

No time for cheap politicking by miscreants, S'gor exco says of Noh

No time for cheap politicking by miscreants, S'gor exco says of Noh

UPDATED 12PM | Elizabeth Wong says Luas and DOE have been on top of the water supply crisis since it began on Sept 22.

'PTPTN always open for consultation with borrowers'

'PTPTN always open for consultation with borrowers'

Higher Education Fund said it is willing to negotiate with borrowers having difficulties making repayments.

Look after real interests of Malays, YB Rafizi

Look after real interests of Malays, YB Rafizi

YOURSAY | ‘There are only two races in Malaysia - the honest and the corrupt.’

Clinton, Trump clash over race and economy in first debate

Clinton, Trump clash over race and economy in first debate

UPDATED 10.45AM | The Democratic and Republican candidates interrupted each other throughout the debate.

Dr M: Muhyiddin will be PM if opposition wins, but...

Dr M: Muhyiddin will be PM if opposition wins, but...

It all depends on Bersatu electing him as president and the opposition coalition picking him for the post, he says.

Muslim consumers frown upon new halal logo move

Muslim consumers frown upon new halal logo move

But some believe halal certification should expand to food packaging and transportation.

Chinese Muslim group denies 'converts abuse zakat' claim

Chinese Muslim group denies 'converts abuse zakat' claim

FT Baitulmal officer claims a syndicate of converts abuses zakat aid, to justify red tape in zakat disbursement.

Nazir, 1MDB may be a huge orangutan on our collective backs

Nazir, 1MDB may be a huge orangutan on our collective backs

YOURSAY | ‘Nazir, it is not ‘quite damaging’, it should be ‘a total catastrophe’ instead.’

Political vendetta against Guan Eng or corruption? Let evidence decide

Political vendetta against Guan Eng or corruption? Let evidence decide

YOURSAY | 'Let's see the proof when the case comes up, and then make judgment.'

'Anti-Najib' funders; water politics again; Nazir's 1MDB lament

'Anti-Najib' funders; water politics again; Nazir's 1MDB lament

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

What is true patriotism? Part I

What is true patriotism? Part I

Role fulfilment defines the conduct of the individual.