Archive - 4 October 2016

Disunity may lead to bleak future for Malaysian Muslims

Disunity may lead to bleak future for Malaysian Muslims

GMM says this can allow foreign elements to bring in deviationist ideologies such as terrorism.

Deputy finance minister denies GST to increase in Budget 2017

Deputy finance minister denies GST to increase in Budget 2017

Othman Aziz says the current six percent tax is sufficient to manage the economy.

Over 3,200 delegates to attend Umno general assembly 2016

Over 3,200 delegates to attend Umno general assembly 2016

Among them will be 282 representatives and observers from 80 other countries.

PAS yet to hold merger talks with other parties

PAS yet to hold merger talks with other parties

It says it is open to discussions with other parties, except DAP and Amanah.

PPBM promoting party as Bersatu contrary to law, says Nur Jazlan

PPBM promoting party as Bersatu contrary to law, says Nur Jazlan

This is only inviting action by the ROS as it goes against conditions of party's approval, says the deputy home minister.

Maria gives Jamal 48 hours to apologise over alleged IS link

Maria gives Jamal 48 hours to apologise over alleged IS link

His statements are completely false, malicious and defamatory, says Bersih chairperson in a letter of demand.

Nur Jazlan: New integrated system for death registrations

Nur Jazlan: New integrated system for death registrations

The new system will make reports of death and issuance of burial permits easier, he says.

Permata info that Yeo seeks can easily be found

Permata info that Yeo seeks can easily be found

Damansara Utama state assemblyperson YB Yeo Bee Yin insisted on access to Permata’s accounts.

Increase pension for employees of GLCs

Increase pension for employees of GLCs

The Union Network International - Malaysia Labour Centre (UNI-MLC) and the unions in the government-linked companies (GLCs) have submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Najib Abdul Razak, on Oct 4, 2016 urging the prime minister to consider to standardise the pension rates for ex-employees in GLCs.

Khairy shortlisted for 2017 SEA Games polo team

Khairy shortlisted for 2017 SEA Games polo team

Youth and sports minister makes clear the final selection must be on merit.

Rafizi wonders about 'evil genius' plot, says he may be detained

Rafizi wonders about 'evil genius' plot, says he may be detained

If the police act on the 'clown's' report and detain him, Rafizi says, that will not be funny.

Hisham directs RMAF to probe helicopter emergency landing

Hisham directs RMAF to probe helicopter emergency landing

They need to identify the cause, says defence minister.

M'sia, Brunei to initiate discussions on Pan-Borneo Highway network

M'sia, Brunei to initiate discussions on Pan-Borneo Highway network

The project is expected to be completed by 2021.

G25, please do more

G25, please do more

While people with influence like the Group of 25 (G25) write letters and give opinions that the country is on a slippery slope, they only want to keep doing that from their armchairs in their comfort zones.

G70: Institutional reforms missing from political funding proposal

G70: Institutional reforms missing from political funding proposal

Group however agrees proposal will contribute to greater transparency on income and expenditure of political parties.

Stress driving civil servants aged 30 to 40 to seek counseling

Stress driving civil servants aged 30 to 40 to seek counseling

Financial issues are a contributing factor, says Dr Abdul Jalil Hassan

Abdul Aziz Tapa a Malay warrior with significant contribution, says Najib

Abdul Aziz Tapa a Malay warrior with significant contribution, says Najib

Abdul Aziz passed away at 11.55am today.

Oct 14 for case management in Sanjeevan's extortion case

Oct 14 for case management in Sanjeevan's extortion case

The MyWatch chairperson pleaded not guilty to the charge in August.

Azam Baki appointed MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations)

Azam Baki appointed MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations)

He replaces Shukri Abdull, who officially retired last night.

Probe, arrest and charge red-shirt leader, 32 NGOs tell IGP

Probe, arrest and charge red-shirt leader, 32 NGOs tell IGP

Where is the IGP who tweets orders to his men to make arrests, they ask.

Actor/comedian Zizan’s ex-personal manager wins case

Actor/comedian Zizan’s ex-personal manager wins case

The court concurred that she was entitled to a 15pct commission on income earned by Zizan.

Suhakam to organise roundtable talks on EC redelineation proposal

Suhakam to organise roundtable talks on EC redelineation proposal

This comes after several opposition MPs hand over a memo requesting an impact assessment on redelineation.

High tide expected to damage rice fields in Kuala Perlis

High tide expected to damage rice fields in Kuala Perlis

The high tide phenomenon is forecasted to take place from Oct 17 to 20 and from Nov 14 to 17.

Jamal files report on alleged Bersih-IS link, claims info from Rafizi

Jamal files report on alleged Bersih-IS link, claims info from Rafizi

UPDATED 4.03PM | Rafizi however calls the red shirts leader the 'biggest clown in Umno'.

Malaysians, let’s all think for the nation

Malaysians, let’s all think for the nation

COMMENT | Let's stop the nonsense of winning elections via racial polarisation or taking sides for economic advancement.

Pollution forces closure of Semenyih plant again

Pollution forces closure of Semenyih plant again

UPDATED 4.10PM | Areas in Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat, Sepang and Petaling will face water supply disruption.

Thailand considers free Zika test for all pregnant women

Thailand considers free Zika test for all pregnant women

This follows the confirmation last week of its first detected cases of microcephaly.

Rejoin Umno? I was sacked, Mukhriz reminds Annuar Musa

Rejoin Umno? I was sacked, Mukhriz reminds Annuar Musa

Mukhriz reminds Umno info chief that he did not leave party voluntarily.

More than 6,000 migrants plucked from sea in a single day, 22 dead

More than 6,000 migrants plucked from sea in a single day, 22 dead

Around 132,000 migrants have arrived in Italy since the start of the year and 3,054 have died.

Johari: Gov’t will not cut public sector emoluments

Johari: Gov’t will not cut public sector emoluments

The second finance minister says it will instead focus on improving public service productivity.

Umno is now promoting self-interests, says Ezam

Umno is now promoting self-interests, says Ezam

Party plagued by those interested in positions and obtaining material gains, the former senator says in an interview.

Zaid puts his chances of contesting GE14 at 50pct

Zaid puts his chances of contesting GE14 at 50pct

He also tells Malaysians not to be mere armchair critics, and to contribute to the Harapan cause.

Rafizi offers to come up with online voter registration system for EC

Rafizi offers to come up with online voter registration system for EC

He will work with volunteers from IT backgrounds.

Umno veteran Abdul Aziz Tapa dies

Umno veteran Abdul Aziz Tapa dies

Abdul Aziz, who was born on June 13, 1923, was a teacher before he entered politics in 1946.

Two-term limit for PM’s post possible, say Amanah, Bersatu

Two-term limit for PM’s post possible, say Amanah, Bersatu

This can be done by way of convention, or by amending the constitution, the two opposition parties say.

Politics not just about removing Najib, Sabah Harapan defectors told

Politics not just about removing Najib, Sabah Harapan defectors told

Convince us of your plan, says Liew Chin Tong.

Zaid: Don't fall for claim nation will be fine if Najib is defeated

Zaid: Don't fall for claim nation will be fine if Najib is defeated

Those aspiring to be PM are claiming one-on-one fight with BN is sufficient.

MACC arrests two officers, seizes RM3m in Kota Kinabalu

MACC arrests two officers, seizes RM3m in Kota Kinabalu

The money was kept in a safe in the office of one of the suspects.

Slash PM Dept's 'slush funds', Najib urged on Budget 2017

Slash PM Dept's 'slush funds', Najib urged on Budget 2017

Kluang MP says the funds averaged at RM7 billion a year for the past three years.

G25 supports Chandra Muzaffar’s proposal on Rukunegara

G25 supports Chandra Muzaffar’s proposal on Rukunegara

COMMENT | Make the national ideology for a united and prosperous country the preamble to the constitution, it says.

IS chief Baghdadi poisoned, claim media reports

IS chief Baghdadi poisoned, claim media reports

Press Trust of India reports the meals prepared for four IS leaders were allegedly poisoned.

Dr M-Agong meeting private, no further digging required, says Mukhriz

Dr M-Agong meeting private, no further digging required, says Mukhriz

Bersatu veep says party is not going to seek any clarification on the meeting.

PAS in same boat as PM on suing S'wak Report, says portal

PAS in same boat as PM on suing S'wak Report, says portal

MyKMU notes that PAS has yet to sue Sarawak Report on the allegation it received RM90 million from Umno.

Human rights group expresses concern with EC redelineation

Human rights group expresses concern with EC redelineation

Proham also notes there has been public outcry that many urban seats are to be very large against rural seats.

Aussie ministerial adviser among group held in M'sia for stripping off

Aussie ministerial adviser among group held in M'sia for stripping off

Jack Walker is the defence innovation adviser to minister Christopher Pyne.

RMAF helicopter in emergency landing at school in Sabah

RMAF helicopter in emergency landing at school in Sabah

UPDATED 2.55PM | Fourteen personnel and five students injured are being treated at Tawau Hospital.

HDC takes Halal Industry Development Award 2016

HDC takes Halal Industry Development Award 2016

Halal Industry Development Corp wins it at the Global Islamic Finance Awards Gala held in Jakarta.

MP denies money used in exodus of Sabah opposition leaders

MP denies money used in exodus of Sabah opposition leaders

S’wak DAP chief’s claim of Shafie Apdal’s wealth being the cause rubbished by Darell Leiking.

Two drowning victims found clinging to each other

Two drowning victims found clinging to each other

Six of the university students came from Nilai to the Lubuk Jepun Waterfall in Gombak, where the tragedy occurred.

Inspirational tale from 'Nasi Lemak Anak Dara' seller

Inspirational tale from 'Nasi Lemak Anak Dara' seller

YOURSAY | ‘Remember, tough times never last but tough people do.’

Embattled Zahid turns language into a political issue

Embattled Zahid turns language into a political issue

Does criticising these folk in any way absolve him?

More will join Shafie's new movement, analysts predict

More will join Shafie's new movement, analysts predict

Ripples of his influence will surely be felt, and it can trigger a wave of leaders leaving BN, says Ahmad Atory.

‘I wish I have RM2.6 billion in my account’

‘I wish I have RM2.6 billion in my account’

YOURSAY | ‘And I wish people would donate money into my account without informing me.’

For Bersih 5, a battle against corruption and hooliganism

For Bersih 5, a battle against corruption and hooliganism

YOURSAY | ‘Jamal is not just a hired agent provocateur but has allegedly committed criminal acts in public.’

Johor Bersih commends police for restraining red shirts at convoy

Johor Bersih commends police for restraining red shirts at convoy

Police pulled the red shirts away and formed a human barricade around the convoy, says its coordinator Thomas Fann.

Umno distances itself from red shirts; big win for BN in GE14 predicted

Umno distances itself from red shirts; big win for BN in GE14 predicted

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

What is true patriotism? Part II

What is true patriotism? Part II

Is patriotism from the head or from the heart?