Archive - 11 October 2016

Three witnesses hand over RM1m to MACC

Three witnesses hand over RM1m to MACC

The commission is expected to call more witnesses to facilitate investigations.

MAHB: Rectification works on KLIA2 ruptured fuel line in progress

MAHB: Rectification works on KLIA2 ruptured fuel line in progress

'We will provide further updates as to when the situation can be resolved,' it says.

Thais flock to palace, hospital and temples to support ailing king

Thais flock to palace, hospital and temples to support ailing king

This comes after a statement from the royal household saying that Bhumibol's condition was unstable.

Auxiliary cop nabbed over posting on social media

Auxiliary cop nabbed over posting on social media

This is on his alleged posting of a clash between two Indonesian ethnic groups in Simunjan.

AirAsia X: Ruptured airport fuel line delays flights

AirAsia X: Ruptured airport fuel line delays flights

The rupture prevented aircraft from refuelling at all P bay gates at KLIA2, it says.

US strategy in Asia under the microscope in New York

US strategy in Asia under the microscope in New York

But Asians have their own concerns about the US.

Swiss authorities put RM2.6b 'donation' in spotlight again

Swiss authorities put RM2.6b 'donation' in spotlight again

Figures mentioned by the Swiss authority match 'donation' given to the PM.

Likas rep questions Pairin's ignorance of Jabatan Air Sabah graft

Likas rep questions Pairin's ignorance of Jabatan Air Sabah graft

As Sabah's infrastructure development minister, he should be well briefed on projects, says Junz Wong.

Swiss AG mulls criminal proceedings against Falcon

Swiss AG mulls criminal proceedings against Falcon

OAG has requested that financial watchdog Finma provide a copy of its enforcement decision.

MAS doesn’t need additional funding from Khazanah, says CEO

MAS doesn’t need additional funding from Khazanah, says CEO

Peter Bellew says the airline is confident of performng better in the immediate future.

MAHB passenger traffic up 4.5pct this year

MAHB passenger traffic up 4.5pct this year

6 million passengers passed through Kota Kinabalu International Airport this year.

I'll be back, says Jamal as cops wait to record his statement

I'll be back, says Jamal as cops wait to record his statement

The red shirts leader is currently abroad on business. His lawyer launches new legal squad which will represent them for free.

DOE: Water supply at Sungai Semantan plant pollution-free

DOE: Water supply at Sungai Semantan plant pollution-free

It says this is according to data obtained from its operator.

Guan Eng shoots down new party's casino plan in Penang

Guan Eng shoots down new party's casino plan in Penang

'Do they want Penang to be like Macau? This is not our policy,' says CM.

Despatch rider fined RM1.3k for assaulting cop

Despatch rider fined RM1.3k for assaulting cop

He pleaded guilty to committing the offence at the Travers Police Station intersection.

Anwar's last bid for freedom at apex court tomorrow

Anwar's last bid for freedom at apex court tomorrow

It is Anwar's final legal bid to set aside his sodomy conviction.

Rulers unlikely to intervene in administration, says Ku Nan

Rulers unlikely to intervene in administration, says Ku Nan

He says this after Mahfuz urged rulers to at least acknowledge loss of faith in Najib as PM.

DAP rep urges Penang to freeze applications for high-rise projects

DAP rep urges Penang to freeze applications for high-rise projects

Penang should consider local needs in terms of planning,  housing project approvals

Public deserve to know where allocation for SGH lifts went

Public deserve to know where allocation for SGH lifts went

It is really appalling that not only did a young mother have to deliver her baby while being trapped inside an elevator for nearly an hour at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), but also how the incident happened even when Dr Jerip Susil, who is the Public Health Assistant Minister, and former state Health Department director Dr Zulkifli Jantan had admitted months before that the lifts were old and breaking down often, but yet nothing was done.

DAP: How many accounts, how much money does PM have?

DAP: How many accounts, how much money does PM have?

DAP leader poses these questions following Sarawak Report's latest allegation.

'Bersih supporter attacked by red shirts not a cop'

'Bersih supporter attacked by red shirts not a cop'

Both the police and the Bersih supporter himself deny he is a cop.

Jailed Chinese minority scholar wins human rights ‘Nobel’

Jailed Chinese minority scholar wins human rights ‘Nobel’

Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur former economics professor, is given the Martin Ennals Award.

Husni zips lips on politics amid claims of joining Bersatu

Husni zips lips on politics amid claims of joining Bersatu

However, the former finance minister II says he will speak out in the Dewan Rakyat sitting next week.

Remand extended on four in Sabah misappropriation case

Remand extended on four in Sabah misappropriation case

The four suspects were first remanded for seven days on Oct 5.

Pakatan urges EC chief to quit, adjourn redelineation process

Pakatan urges EC chief to quit, adjourn redelineation process

UPDATED 5.23PM | MPs call for independent commission over redelineation proposal.

Falcon Private Bank pleased 1MDB chapter over

Falcon Private Bank pleased 1MDB chapter over

UPDATED 7.05PM | Bank says it will work to ensure an orderly exit from Singapore.

Report: Cops' cars stolen by colleague at Bukit Aman

Report: Cops' cars stolen by colleague at Bukit Aman

A lance corporal was arrested, while police are tracing his accomplice.

Send me an invite lah, Pua tells Arul Kanda on 1MDB talk

Send me an invite lah, Pua tells Arul Kanda on 1MDB talk

'Oh wow. I thought Arul Kanda disappeared off the map of the earth since the US DOJ...'

'Guan Eng too did not settle Sept 29 court order'

'Guan Eng too did not settle Sept 29 court order'

PAS info chief Nasrudin Hassan says High Court ordered the CM to pay RM500 for cancelling his case.

Khairy shares when he was beaten by FRU

Khairy shares when he was beaten by FRU

He was once a 'naughty' spectator at a local football match.

Swiss probe: US$3.8b in 1MDB-linked funds passed through Falcon Bank

Swiss probe: US$3.8b in 1MDB-linked funds passed through Falcon Bank

UPDATED 4PM | This included transactions of US$681 million and a repayment of US$620 million six months later, says Finma.

Lawmakers, gov’t are also a wastage in public resources, Nur Jazlan

Lawmakers, gov’t are also a wastage in public resources, Nur Jazlan

I refer to Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed’s words that using the authorities to maintain public order in a street protest is a waste of funds.

MP: Jais' app to report syariah crime encourages voyeurism

MP: Jais' app to report syariah crime encourages voyeurism

UPDATED 3.23PM | Zairil Khir Johari asks how this helps us face the biggest corruption case in M'sian history.

Shahruddin should give free BM tuition classes, says Boo

Shahruddin should give free BM tuition classes, says Boo

DAP lawmaker suggests Bersatu sec-gen's mindset needs rehabilitation.

Falcon Bank ordered to return illegal profits amounting to 2.5m Swiss francs

Falcon Bank ordered to return illegal profits amounting to 2.5m Swiss francs

Swiss financial watchdog sanctions Falcon Bank after it 'seriously breached' regulations in handling 1MDB-linked funds.

Thai police warn of Bangkok bomb plot, step up security

Thai police warn of Bangkok bomb plot, step up security

‘Why target Bangkok? They probably want to make an impact,’ says Thawip Netniyom.

Bersih lodges report over Jamal's alleged 'May 13 flying parang' post

Bersih lodges report over Jamal's alleged 'May 13 flying parang' post

Maria says she is confident police will act in accordance with the law and investigate the matter.

Juanda: New politics not necessarily led by the young

Juanda: New politics not necessarily led by the young

It is more important for leaders to have accountability, says the former Perlis mufti.

HSBC poll: Expats say Malaysia offers better work-life balance

HSBC poll: Expats say Malaysia offers better work-life balance

The bank says nearly 27,000 expatriates from 190 countries shared their experiences.

Court orders fresh hearing for woman seeking 'non-Muslim' declaration

Court orders fresh hearing for woman seeking 'non-Muslim' declaration

UPDATED 1.44PM | Rosliza Ibrahim is seeking a court declaration she is not subject to Islamic law.

Mediation suggested in Mukhriz's defamation suit against PM's aide

Mediation suggested in Mukhriz's defamation suit against PM's aide

High Court judge moots this while setting Dec 1 to proceed with case.

Were Baljit's comments sexist or not?

Were Baljit's comments sexist or not?

COMMENT | Can a proposal for better diversity be taken seriously when the criteria cited were "beautiful, sweet, energetic, and sexy"?

Nasrudin yet to pay Guan Eng RM10k court ordered

Nasrudin yet to pay Guan Eng RM10k court ordered

This is for a Faceboook post he wrote on the Penang CM, says Lim's lawyer.

Are you affected by redelineation? This tool will tell you in 3 steps

Are you affected by redelineation? This tool will tell you in 3 steps

Use Malaysiakini's tool to see if you're affected, before objection period expires on Oct 15.

Samsung halts global sales of Galaxy Note7

Samsung halts global sales of Galaxy Note7

This follows numerous reports of them catching fire.

Water disruption in KL due to damaged equipment

Water disruption in KL due to damaged equipment

UPDATED 3.25PM | Water expected to be fully restored by this evening, says Syabas.

PAS: Najib's budget remark sounds nice, but not convincing

PAS: Najib's budget remark sounds nice, but not convincing

Besides the weak ringgit, we are threatened with systemic corruption under Umno's rule, says Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

In 1MDB fund probe, S'pore closes Falcon Bank, fines UBS and DBS

In 1MDB fund probe, S'pore closes Falcon Bank, fines UBS and DBS

UPDATED 10.30AM | Closure follows the bank’s 'serious failures in anti-money-laundering controls'.

Muslims can vote in new gov't and it's not called 'toppling'

Muslims can vote in new gov't and it's not called 'toppling'

YOURSAY | 'By PAS’ logic, Muslim Party A should not contest against ruling Muslim Party B.'

Mahathir on Anwar: Hatchet buried, now working together

Mahathir on Anwar: Hatchet buried, now working together

EXCLUSIVE | One month after their reunion, the former PM confirms the once bitter enemies are on the same side.

All eyes on royal meet to choose new Agong

All eyes on royal meet to choose new Agong

There might be political implications, with the Citizens' Declaration thrown in the mix.

PAS weighs sin, piety in ally-making, says new spiritual leader

PAS weighs sin, piety in ally-making, says new spiritual leader

Hashim Jasin says in religion, 10 minus 1 is not necessarily 9.

Amanah: Talks with PAS will reveal who betrayed anti-BN cause

Amanah: Talks with PAS will reveal who betrayed anti-BN cause

It will show the rakyat no effort was spared to get PAS into an opposition bloc to topple BN, it says.

Is a riot being instigated in order to shut down Bersih 5?

Is a riot being instigated in order to shut down Bersih 5?

YOURSAY | ‘Najib wants those hooligans to cause trouble so that an incident can take place.’

RM3.4m for Najib claim; Dr M dithers on Muhyiddin; Noh stays clear of red shirts

RM3.4m for Najib claim; Dr M dithers on Muhyiddin; Noh stays clear of red shirts

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

Dearth of law and order in Umno land

Dearth of law and order in Umno land

YOURSAY | ‘It seems police have been instructed to ignore the blatant intimidation by Jamal and thugs.’

Malaysia’s economic outlook - what say you...

Malaysia’s economic outlook - what say you...

Many years ago, I attended a motivation course. My takeaway from the course is to be positive always. If someone asks, how are you... we should not say fine or good. The response should be, GREAT.

What is true patriotism? Part III

What is true patriotism? Part III

Leadership does not equal ownership.