Archive - 5 October 2016

Met Dept: Strong winds, high waves expected Friday

Met Dept: Strong winds, high waves expected Friday

It will hit the waters off Perlis, Kedah and Penang till Tuesday.

Hisham says MAF to expedite upgrade of Nuri helicopters

Hisham says MAF to expedite upgrade of Nuri helicopters

This is to prevent another incident, according to the defence minister.

Water supply in four districts to resume today

Water supply in four districts to resume today

Petaling, Hulu Langat, Sepang and Kuala Langat reservoirs to achieve optimum water supply level.

M'sia to implement net energy metering next year, says Ongkili

M'sia to implement net energy metering next year, says Ongkili

Minister says if users produce more than what they consume, they get paid by utility companies.

Commercial vehicles must have light reflectors beginning January

Commercial vehicles must have light reflectors beginning January

Otherwise they will be fined RM300 and ordered to install the reflectors, says RTD DG.

Nine Aussies facing stern legal action for stripping, says Nur Jazlan

Nine Aussies facing stern legal action for stripping, says Nur Jazlan

Cops looking into law provisions with sterner punishment, says the deputy home minister.

Zeti: Good governance imperative for building sustainable institutions

Zeti: Good governance imperative for building sustainable institutions

Weak governance has resulted in poor investment decisions, excessive risk-taking and irregular practices, she says.

Sabah gov't to give full cooperation to MACC

Sabah gov't to give full cooperation to MACC

Authorities can conduct probe without fear or favour, says CM

Gerakan expects GE14 in nine months, BN to win big if no opposition unity

Gerakan expects GE14 in nine months, BN to win big if no opposition unity

Mah Siew Keong believes BN can recapture a two-thirds majority if the opposition engages in multi-cornered fights.

PAS says will defend traditional seats despite Bersatu's request

PAS says will defend traditional seats despite Bersatu's request

Tuan Ibrahim also says PAS not working with new parties.

Jamal flushes Maria Chin's letter of demand down the toilet

Jamal flushes Maria Chin's letter of demand down the toilet

'I see this summons as filth.'

Najib has become very racist, Mahathir says

Najib has become very racist, Mahathir says

Not only he's dividing Muslims from non-Muslims, he's also splitting Muslims from Muslims, alleges ex-PM.

Perak sultan expresses concern over Malay language

Perak sultan expresses concern over Malay language

Sultan criticises GLCs helmed by Malays for showing disrespect to national language.

DAP rep to visit Permata centre tomorrow

DAP rep to visit Permata centre tomorrow

Rizal Mansor wants Yeo Bee Yin to hold PC on Penang Tunnel, FOI in return for Permata visit.

RMAF Nuri helicopter still safe to be used, says Johari

RMAF Nuri helicopter still safe to be used, says Johari

Deputy defence minister says they have an excellent record.

Dr M: I could not convince Agong, nor did he tell me to shut-up

Dr M: I could not convince Agong, nor did he tell me to shut-up

UPDATED 7.14PM | Mahathir says he and the ruler had a long discussion when he submitted the 1.2 million signatures.

MCA wants cops to probe Rafizi-IS-Bersih link, Nur Jazlan says ignore

MCA wants cops to probe Rafizi-IS-Bersih link, Nur Jazlan says ignore

UPDATED 6.30PM | Wondering about Rafizi’s quick dismissal of Jamal’s allegation, Heng Seai Kie asks if he had something to hide.

Video of man beating up elderly woman goes viral

Video of man beating up elderly woman goes viral

UPDATED 11.20PM | The video causes outrage amongst netizens who condemned the abuse.

Now, you can report syariah crimes via Jais app

Now, you can report syariah crimes via Jais app

'Hotline Jais' application allows users to upload pictures of alleged crime.

Policewomen to be given Light Strike Force training

Policewomen to be given Light Strike Force training

Seremban police chief says the course would also be in view of the coming general election.

Swiss OAG: 'Ponzi'-like scheme used to cover up embezzled SRC cash

Swiss OAG: 'Ponzi'-like scheme used to cover up embezzled SRC cash

UPDATED 6.10PM | Returns to SRC's investment in an energy related venture were paid using money from new investors.

Cuepacs wants better initiatives for civil servants in Budget 2017

Cuepacs wants better initiatives for civil servants in Budget 2017

Its president Azih Muda hopes the budget would help the people in these challenging times.

Bersih chief to take EC to court over lack of info

Bersih chief to take EC to court over lack of info

UPDATED 5.59PM | Maria wants to temporarily halt the redelineation exercise.

49 SMK Guar Chempedak student suffer food poisoning

49 SMK Guar Chempedak student suffer food poisoning

The majority of them received treatment for abdominal pain before being discharged.

In MACC's biggest haul, RM53m seized from Sabah utilities director, deputy

In MACC's biggest haul, RM53m seized from Sabah utilities director, deputy

UPDATED 7.32PM | Nine luxury cars and 127 land grants were among other items seized.

Tears of love from parents of IS suspect

Tears of love from parents of IS suspect

The elderly couple travel from KL to Alor Setar by bus weekly to see their imprisoned son.

State stand on 'talks with PAS', MCA leader urges DAP

State stand on 'talks with PAS', MCA leader urges DAP

Will the party 'roar or meow' on this latest development, asks Ti Lian Ker.

Penang NGOs to monitor all hill clearing activities

Penang NGOs to monitor all hill clearing activities

They have set up a 'Penang Hills Watch' website, with a user guide to report hill clearing, which will go online end-October.

Anwar: Harapan, Bersatu will negotiate with PAS

Anwar: Harapan, Bersatu will negotiate with PAS

UPDATED 7.46PM | He says this after a meeting with Bersatu chief Muhyiddin Yassin.

Najib needs to be defeated as voters not so empowered, says Zuraida

Najib needs to be defeated as voters not so empowered, says Zuraida

The country’s current situation is the reason why there is a fervent need to remove the PM, says the PKR lawmaker.

Rafizi says PAS should not be sidelined, suggests drawing 'red line'

Rafizi says PAS should not be sidelined, suggests drawing 'red line'

Pakatan Harapan leaders should discuss on what this line should entail.

Student: Copter’s emergency landing an unforgettable episode

Student: Copter’s emergency landing an unforgettable episode

Form Five student Jaswin Jasmin was among those who were injured in the incident.

Don't rush to legalise ride-sharing, says taxi operator

Don't rush to legalise ride-sharing, says taxi operator

More research to improve the system is needed, with the whole structure studied, says an adviser to a taxi services firm.

PAS now seems to be only for itself, no longer for all

PAS now seems to be only for itself, no longer for all

COMMENT | Now it seems to be heading towards a far more insular and exclusionary stance.

Penang tackles climate change, seeks views of public

Penang tackles climate change, seeks views of public

It's conducting a survey to understand public perception and awareness.

Muhyiddin meets Anwar to forge ties ahead of GE14

Muhyiddin meets Anwar to forge ties ahead of GE14

UPDATED 7.41PM | Bersatu pro-tem president says he was at today's hearing to give Anwar moral support.

High time for Malaysia to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty

High time for Malaysia to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty

MP SPEAKS | Its importance has ‘hit home’ in the context of the downing of Flight MH17.

Nazir praises Indonesia after undeclared billions return from S'pore

Nazir praises Indonesia after undeclared billions return from S'pore

Indonesia's tax amnesty win puts Singapore in corporate governance spotlight.

Utusan expresses regret, settles defamation suit with Anwar

Utusan expresses regret, settles defamation suit with Anwar

UPDATED 9.18PM | Umno-owned daily will also have to publish its expression of regret.

World Bank: Malaysia’s economic growth to rebound in 2017

World Bank: Malaysia’s economic growth to rebound in 2017

Its economic growth is likely to slow to 4.2pct in 2016 from 5.0pct last year.

Sanjeevan remains free from Poca after police withdrew appeal

Sanjeevan remains free from Poca after police withdrew appeal

However, the MyWatch chairperson is still facing several extortion charges in KL, Seremban and Temerloh.

Kelantan losing its forest land to extensive logging

Kelantan losing its forest land to extensive logging

COMMENT | There is such a great potential for eco-tourism involving the Orang Asli.

Quizzed by Parliament, Australian bank denies 1MDB link

Quizzed by Parliament, Australian bank denies 1MDB link

ANZ chief executive faces the economics committee of the Australian House of Representatives.

Duterte tells Obama to ‘go to hell’, says can buy arms from Russia, China

Duterte tells Obama to ‘go to hell’, says can buy arms from Russia, China

He says was realigning his foreign policy because the US had failed the Philippines.

Indonesian police arrest man over billboard porn screening

Indonesian police arrest man over billboard porn screening

The man had hacked into the computer system and streamed the video from the Internet.

Buck up on city’s cleanliness, MBPJ told

Buck up on city’s cleanliness, MBPJ told

The Malay Businessmen and Industrialists Association (Perdasama) urges Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) mayor Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain to visit the extreme condition at Kg Lindungan, Kg Medan and Kg Dato Harun which can be deemed very dirty, especially on the side table, road shoulder, dumping area and the long uncollected rubbish.

Two smoke grenades found at Air Panas PPR, say cops

Two smoke grenades found at Air Panas PPR, say cops

KL police chief Amar Singh Ishar Singh says the grenades were typically used by the police.

Man detained for offensive remark on TMJ's daughter

Man detained for offensive remark on TMJ's daughter

The 26-year-old was detained in a house in Wakaf Baru, Kelantan, yesterday.

EAIC laments errant public officers are getting off easy

EAIC laments errant public officers are getting off easy

Its recommendations are often not followed, with the authorities imposing lighter sentences, says the commission.

Australian gov't won't bail out Sepang racetrack strippers

Australian gov't won't bail out Sepang racetrack strippers

UPDATED 12.43PM | Minister Julie Bishop says it can't interfere with the laws of another country.

Time for PKR, DAP to exit Sabah, S'wak?

Time for PKR, DAP to exit Sabah, S'wak?

YOURSAY | ‘Focus on the peninsula, let the opposition in the east do their job.'

Behind Hadi Awang's Islamic state

Behind Hadi Awang's Islamic state

‘Like most theocrats, Hadi is obsessed with control.’

In spurning Bersih 5, PAS puts hudud above corruption

In spurning Bersih 5, PAS puts hudud above corruption

YOURSAY | ‘PAS now no longer fights for and defends the rakyat, and as such the decision is expected.’

If 1MDB is a branch of Umno’s tree, then corruption is the trunk

If 1MDB is a branch of Umno’s tree, then corruption is the trunk

YOURSAY | ‘Annuar Musa is wrong. It is the tree trunk, which is rotten to the core.’

PAS sec-gen: No need to remind us to sue Sarawak Report

PAS sec-gen: No need to remind us to sue Sarawak Report

The matter is between PAS and the portal, not the concern of others, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

Bersih ultimatum to Jamal; concern over redelineation; Zaid's 50-50 chance

Bersih ultimatum to Jamal; concern over redelineation; Zaid's 50-50 chance

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

The rise of political gangsterism within Umno

The rise of political gangsterism within Umno

Indicative of the regressive path the party is taking.

Zahid’s English #MalaysiaBoleh lah

Zahid’s English #MalaysiaBoleh lah

Bilingual skills are a Malaysian strength.