Archive - 14 October 2016

Sultan Nazrin, a wise and intelligent ruler

Sultan Nazrin, a wise and intelligent ruler

The Perak sultan was elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong today.

Jamal: Red shirts choose community service over confronting Bersih

Jamal: Red shirts choose community service over confronting Bersih

They want to help villagers facing the threat of high tide starting tomorrow.

Strong winds, high waves alert from tomorrow til Oct 19

Strong winds, high waves alert from tomorrow til Oct 19

Winds expected to be up to 50km per hour and waves up to 3.5 metres high.

Man suspected of uploading obscene children's photos nabbed

Man suspected of uploading obscene children's photos nabbed

He uploaded the pictures onto social media, police say.

Public told to avoid activities at coastal areas due to high tide

Public told to avoid activities at coastal areas due to high tide

It is expected to last until next Wednesday.

Cyber cafe assistant jailed for punching homeless, disabled person

Cyber cafe assistant jailed for punching homeless, disabled person

Liew punched Noor Azrul for criticising him for jumping the queue.

Guideline on false PhD titles in the works, says Idris Jusoh

Guideline on false PhD titles in the works, says Idris Jusoh

The Higher Education Ministry is working with public universities on this.

Ku Nan: BN has nothing to do with Penang Front Party

Ku Nan: BN has nothing to do with Penang Front Party

But Umno MP Zahidi Zaindul Abidin is PFP's adviser.

Ministry lists 18 items under price control for Deepavali

Ministry lists 18 items under price control for Deepavali

Chicken and mutton on the list.

Student claims Umno man stole her photo for anti-Bersih propaganda

Student claims Umno man stole her photo for anti-Bersih propaganda

Selangor Umno info chief says he only made it viral.

Immigration DG denies offering cash in return for illegal immigrants

Immigration DG denies offering cash in return for illegal immigrants

A false statement on this was published in a Malay daily today.

Court strikes out BN man's Pujut election petition

Court strikes out BN man's Pujut election petition

The petition was to challenge the result of the Pujut state seat.

Chegubard freed of illegal assembly charge

Chegubard freed of illegal assembly charge

The rally was held at Dataran Petaling Jaya on May 25, 2013.

Residents in Selangor coastal areas told not to panic over high tide

Residents in Selangor coastal areas told not to panic over high tide

The relevant agency has made the necessary preparations, says deputy minister.

Azman Yahya replaces Mahathir's son as new SIC chairperson

Azman Yahya replaces Mahathir's son as new SIC chairperson

Sepang International Circuit is a company incorporated under the Finance Ministry.

No illegal clearing on forest reserves, Penang exco slams report

No illegal clearing on forest reserves, Penang exco slams report

Phee Boon Poh is referring to a news report saying forest reserves were cleared for farming and orchards.

Gov’t to blacklist problematic contractors, says Johari

Gov’t to blacklist problematic contractors, says Johari

However, the minister says those with good track record will be given priority for future tenders.

Suhakam: No human rights where corruption is part of landscape

Suhakam: No human rights where corruption is part of landscape

Corruption damages the society and institutional fabric of the country, says its chief Razali Ismail.

Two Filipino couples living luxurious life using fake documents nabbed

Two Filipino couples living luxurious life using fake documents nabbed

An inspection at the home of one the couples found a Rolex watch worth about RM10,000.

Don't tell tall tales, Kit Siang tells new PAS murshidul am

Don't tell tall tales, Kit Siang tells new PAS murshidul am

‘DAP has never broken its commitments to Pakatan Rakyat.’

Car painter jailed for dealing with terrorist’s property

Car painter jailed for dealing with terrorist’s property

Muhammad Aizam Mat Zin was sentenced to a total of six year’s jail.

MCA says not keeping silent on hudud bill, Rafizi says still long way to go

MCA says not keeping silent on hudud bill, Rafizi says still long way to go

‘For the bill to be presented, it must first obtain the government’s permission.’

Stupid to compare Bersih to Arab Spring, says Amanah president

Stupid to compare Bersih to Arab Spring, says Amanah president

Peaceful demonstrations have been practised in Malaysia since before Independence.

Maria Chin files judicial review bid to stop EC's redelineation

Maria Chin files judicial review bid to stop EC's redelineation

The Bersih chief is seeking declaration that sufficient land mass information be furnished to the public for all seats.

Four at Seberang Perai Polytechnic exposed to mercury

Four at Seberang Perai Polytechnic exposed to mercury

This happened after a blood pressure testing equipment broke in a lecture room.

EC should give info how redelineation decision is made, says lawyer

EC should give info how redelineation decision is made, says lawyer

UPDATED 5.47PM | ‘Info is something EC by law can’t choose not to disclose.’

‘UiTM changed Malay, bumi communities’ socio-economic landscape’

‘UiTM changed Malay, bumi communities’ socio-economic landscape’

Najib Abdul Razak says the founder of UiTM was his late father, Abdul Razak Hussein.

Kelantan’s Sultan Muhammad V is Malaysia’s 15th Agong

Kelantan’s Sultan Muhammad V is Malaysia’s 15th Agong

The Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal says the appointment would take effect on Dec 13.

Bersatu sec-gen: Muhyiddin logical choice as PM, not Anwar

Bersatu sec-gen: Muhyiddin logical choice as PM, not Anwar

INTERVIEW | The ex-Umno Jorak rep says this is since Anwar is disqualified from the next polls.

Penang files objection against redelineation, says it's 'ultra vires'

Penang files objection against redelineation, says it's 'ultra vires'

A proper exercise needs to comply with the highest law of the land, the Federal Constitution, adds Guan Eng.

JK Rowling says there will be five Harry Potter prequel films

JK Rowling says there will be five Harry Potter prequel films

Rowling, 51, who is writing the screenplays, surprised fans with the announcement.

Johor Sultan clarifies refusal to be next Agong, says adhering to tradition

Johor Sultan clarifies refusal to be next Agong, says adhering to tradition

UPDATED 10.21PM | The monarch's Facebook page refutes statement made by Johor Southern Tigers Facebook.

After waiting an hour, Motley fails to meet Najib at his office

After waiting an hour, Motley fails to meet Najib at his office

UPDATED 2.00PM I ‘I hope in the next few weeks I’ll be able to meet him personally’.

Bersih expects record objections, says redelineation battle not over

Bersih expects record objections, says redelineation battle not over

UPDATED 5.20PM | Bersih says there is a greater awareness among the public, politicians and activists.

Antonio Guterres appointed next UN secretary-general

Antonio Guterres appointed next UN secretary-general

193 member states of the General Assembly adopted the resolution by acclamation.

Anwar’s bid to challenge NSC Act thrown out

Anwar’s bid to challenge NSC Act thrown out

Anwar’s lawyers told they must first get permission from the Federal Court.

Ipoh Timur MP charged again with organising illegal rally

Ipoh Timur MP charged again with organising illegal rally

Thomas Su claims trial to the charge under Section 9(1) of the PAA.

CCM raid on NOW office didn't follow procedure, claims Rafizi

CCM raid on NOW office didn't follow procedure, claims Rafizi

UPDATED 3.45PM | MP says CCM does not have the power to check any company's documents without notice.

Attitudes toward torture must change

Attitudes toward torture must change

In January, seven prison detainees stepped out of the shadows to tell the world of the horrendous ill-treatment they suffered while in detention at the Sungai Buloh Prison and in Bukit Aman, the police headquarters.

Single 1MDB question from BN leaves Kit Siang shocked again

Single 1MDB question from BN leaves Kit Siang shocked again

Former finance minister II Husni is the only MP from BN to submit a question on 1MDB in Parliament.

Are we turning Taliban, asks Rafidah over ‘destroy KLCC’ remark

Are we turning Taliban, asks Rafidah over ‘destroy KLCC’ remark

UPDATED 4.05PM I 'Twin towers not Mahathir's personal legacy, it's our collective past, our history.'

Guan Eng forgives Nasrudin after RM10,000 costs issue settled

Guan Eng forgives Nasrudin after RM10,000 costs issue settled

CM’s legal officer hopes spat is over with settlement.

Group gathers outside Istana Negara as all eyes on new Agong

Group gathers outside Istana Negara as all eyes on new Agong

UPDATED 1.55PM | Meanwhile, Khairuddin hopes rulers will consider issues of corruption and 1MDB.

NGO: Barring Siti Kasim from Orang Asli clients 'arbitrary', in 'bad faith'

NGO: Barring Siti Kasim from Orang Asli clients 'arbitrary', in 'bad faith'

UPDATED 12.34PM | Meanwhile PSM lodges a police report over possible abuse of the Forestry Act in the Gua Musang fiasco.

FRU gets new weapons to deal with illegal rallies

FRU gets new weapons to deal with illegal rallies

They have armed the units with pepper ball launchers that can be aimed at specific targets instead of large groups.

Penang guesthouse operators protest against strict, costly policies

Penang guesthouse operators protest against strict, costly policies

They express their disappointment at state gov't for its handling of the industry's problems.

'Is Najib trying to justify use of NSC with yesterday’s speech?'

'Is Najib trying to justify use of NSC with yesterday’s speech?'

Mahathir's lawyer claims PM using ‘threat to unity’ allegation to divert from real issues.

Is PAS’ ‘spiritual’ talk just to blind its members?

Is PAS’ ‘spiritual’ talk just to blind its members?

YOURSAY | ‘Money is allegedly what makes PAS tick now, not religious principles.’

WSJ: 1MDB link to businessman involved in White House visit probed

WSJ: 1MDB link to businessman involved in White House visit probed

UPDATED 11.15AM | Daily says investigators are probing deals with entrepreneur Frank White Jr, who has worked with Obama.

‘A verdict not for Anwar, but for our beloved nation’

‘A verdict not for Anwar, but for our beloved nation’

YOURSAY | ‘Yes, there is no plot against Anwar. And yes, the Pope is not Catholic.’

No hard feelings against Dr M, says Wan Azizah

No hard feelings against Dr M, says Wan Azizah

UPDATED 10.15AM | The opposition leader says she has managed to put aside her past feelings for the good of the future.

Where in the 1MDB scandal is Falcon Bank?

Where in the 1MDB scandal is Falcon Bank?

KINIGUIDE | One after another, Swiss prosecutors are putting banks under scrutiny.

Thai king’s death adds to doubts about Obama’s faltering Asia pivot

Thai king’s death adds to doubts about Obama’s faltering Asia pivot

The king was important in cementing the long-standing alliance between the US and Thailand.

Thailand wakes to uncertainty, grief without King Bhumibol

Thailand wakes to uncertainty, grief without King Bhumibol

He was worshipped as a father-figure who guided the nation through decades of change.

Who is the developer of Najib's new app?

Who is the developer of Najib's new app?

Malaysiakini visits Resonate Digital's office to unmask the firm behind the 'Najib Razak' app.

PM: Thailand’s crown prince wants to delay being proclaimed king

PM: Thailand’s crown prince wants to delay being proclaimed king

Prayut says this is so that Vajiralongkorn can mourn the death of his father.

​​​​​​​Najib's stark warning; dismantling Dr M’s legacy; spotlight on rulers’ meet

​​​​​​​Najib's stark warning; dismantling Dr M’s legacy; spotlight on rulers’ meet

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

DOJ extends Red Granite's deadline, Hollywood guilds contest suit

DOJ extends Red Granite's deadline, Hollywood guilds contest suit

Those involved in Wolf of Wall Street file to claim their pay for work done on the film.

Gov't: Klang Hospital not stopping blood tests for treatment

Gov't: Klang Hospital not stopping blood tests for treatment

The Selangor health director says the reported temporary halt in tests applies only to instructional purposes.

MTUC looks forward to reforms in labour laws with TPPA

MTUC looks forward to reforms in labour laws with TPPA

INTERVIEW | Sec-gen N Gopal Kishnam thinks TPPA would be beneficial to workers' rights.

Arul, repairs to 1MDB must start with the truth

Arul, repairs to 1MDB must start with the truth

YOURSAY | ‘Reveal how this public vehicle was damaged, and haul up the wrongdoers.’