Archive - 17 October 2016

The metal water pipe fell onto his vehicle at Wisma Bernama, as he was driving.

'The move to regulate is appropriate to ensure the safety of passengers and drivers,' says minister.

The witness was earlier charged with giving false evidence.

Reports of sexual abuse of children frequently appear in the press. Yet despite society recognising that the problem exists there is still insufficient awareness of how to reach out to children so they know what to do to be both safe and helped.

MCA notes that the police have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in roughing up journalists from The Star and Malaysiakini, and that from Dubai, Jamal Mohd Yunos, who leads the red shirts protesters, has apologised “if there was an incident”.

She gets show-cause letter for organising anti-Najib rally.

MP SPEAKS | This is over Penang having registered lowest GDP per capita growth among 15 states between 2008 and 2015.

There is no ulterior motive behind the Act, he says.

He is sent to Kajang Prison to serve his sentence after failing to pay the fine.

Allow Muslims to practice their faith in peace, PAS chief urges critics of Act 355.

The Umno veteran says it should go through the Conference of Rulers first.

I’ll start with a personal statement. I come from a family of smokers, and some have moved to vaping as a conscious choice to reduce harm and foregoing cigarettes entirely.

PARLIAMENT | Chances are slim for the motion to be debated in coming days as it may be pushed further down the order paper.

Two very pertinent issues were raised in FMT on Oct 16, 2016 by two important persons.

Condemnation against harassment of journalists continues to gather momentum as well.

I’m currently away from my desk for a business trip in Japan. It has impressed me further to learn of Japan’s impressive achievements over the years as one of the predominant economies globally. Furthermore, the good ethics and manners being practiced by its society have stoked my interest to draw up a line with deepest desires even though it is not the first time I have been here.

This after the operators urged the federal government to intervene and help them.

Girl's father being investigated over escalator incident.

However the firm has proposed a new name for the 'sausage wrapped in a pretzel' product.

Some tourists from repressive countries may not get to witness freedom of expression at home, says tourism minister. 

Khaled Nordin dismisses speculation online as just 'chit-chat'.

UPDATED 6.15PM I 'Our motion is within the framework of the Federal Constitution.'

There was speculation the military gov't would delay polls, as country enters a year of mourning.

Thai Foreign Ministry criticises foreign media outlets for inaccurate reporting of mourning activities.

Court of Appeal had disallowed Maiwp to be intervener in another case last month.

PARLIAMENT | This was PM's response to query on occupation of Spratly Islands by China. 

Instead they struggle to promote a better understanding of Islam among the people, says its youth chief.

He says those who claim to be close to the late PAS leader have forgotten his message.

UPDATED 5.45PM I They face closure, they said, for not being able to comply with 'restrictive and costly' requirements of the city council.

It was unwise to neglect English and over emphasise Bahasa Malaysia, says Adenan.

‘Cut income tax, GST to show government’s concern for rakyat’s hardship.’

MP SPEAKS | Gerakan members should study basic economics before trying to lecture the Penang gov't.

Hanipa had a brain haemorrhage while Parliament was in session in April.

Council of Churches Malaysia appeals to heads of political parties to give their MPs the freedom to choose.

UPDATED 3.31PM | Another prominent activist faces travel ban, not given a proper reason why.

The focus of his predecessor, Najib says, was to put more cars on the road.

Johor politics is in for interesting times, says state DAP chief Liew Chin Tong.

COMMENT | We must adapt to changing times, be more innovative in our planning and implementation.

15 villages around Port Dickson expected to be affected if high tide occurs.

Suaram offers rare praise to police for neutrality, but hopes for pro-active action against the 'red shirts'.

‘You will be swept away, just as the very foundation of our tolerant multiracial, multifaith society will be broken into pieces.’

UPDATED 12.59PM | PARLIAMENT| Speaker points out that the matter is still being discussed in court.

YOURSAY | 'Bullying, intimidation, confrontation and anti-democracy?'

Budiman is MP for Sungai Besar while Mastura is MP for Kuala Kangsar.

Finma says they are particularly exposed to such risks and are being monitored closely.

Sarawak may propose changes to Federal Constitution to uphold Malaysia Agreement, says CM.

UPDATED 11.30AM  | PARLIAMENT | Liew Chin Tong proposed this, claiming GST is dragging down domestic consumption.

This app has been playing a vital role in empowering various socio-civic organisations address challenges, says Pegis.

UPDATED 12.17pm | It's for not giving notice to hold a Kita Lawan gathering in Ipoh three years ago.

UPDATED 7.20PM | Warisan’s logo and constitution also approved, identifying election candidates. 

COMMENT | It will be used to show Umno’s solidarity behind what is dubbed as the hudud bill.

Ministry will first get public feedback on its plan, says minister Mahdzir Khalid.

UPDATED 7.25PM | State insists suspension order issued last week. 

YOURSAY | ‘It’s the same old trick. When cornered, play the racial card.’

Banners decrying him as a traitor and liar greet him upon arrival in Kg Sungai Buaya.

His reality check is four decades late

Activists from C4, BMF and London Bersih gather outside the Odeon Theatre over the Wolf of Wall Street actor.

UPDATED 8.34AM | 'M'sia won't be the same again,' its deputy Youth chief warns Umno.

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

YOURSAY | ‘When PDRM treats them with kid gloves, the red shirts become emboldened.’

This is in response to Salleh Said Keruak saying that KLCC will be torn down if the government wants to destroy Dr M's legacy.