Archive - 19 October 2016

Accused bolts from courtroom after hearing sentence

Accused bolts from courtroom after hearing sentence

Saiful Anuar Abdul Halim, 24, who was in the dock, appeared to have panicked.

Weightlifting world championships moved from Malaysia to US

Weightlifting world championships moved from Malaysia to US

The decision comes after hosts Penang ‘encountered difficulties’ and withdrew.

Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini owned by a datuk seri seized

Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini owned by a datuk seri seized

Police will check with the Customs Dept and JPJ on the status of the vehicles, valued at RM3.4m.

APM: They were happy campers, but we regret snake use

APM: They were happy campers, but we regret snake use

Some participants tells APM they want to go through the camp again.

KJ: Islamophobia triggered during elections in western countries

KJ: Islamophobia triggered during elections in western countries

Hence, the rise of hatred hasn’t subsided years after the Sept 11 incident, he says.

Rosmah's aide censures Maria for 'dangerous ignorance'

Rosmah's aide censures Maria for 'dangerous ignorance'

Bersih chief's 'right to express anger in different ways' remark draws flak.

Cop claims trial to car theft in Bukit Aman

Cop claims trial to car theft in Bukit Aman

He is charged with driving Volkswagon Vento out of police headquarter’s car park.

Zeti made AIIB advisory panel member

Zeti made AIIB advisory panel member

Ex-Bank Negara governor will advise new competitor to World Bank.

Man high on wanted list shot dead by Perak police

Man high on wanted list shot dead by Perak police

Wanted for drugs, car thefts and break-ins, he was killed after shooting at cops.

An open letter to citizens of Mongolia, Australia and Malaysia

An open letter to citizens of Mongolia, Australia and Malaysia

The Altantuya Shaariibuu murder that took place in Malaysia 10 years ago remains shrouded till today in a layers of injustice. Affecting the hearts of Malaysians, Mongolians and even Australians, we now need to ask ourselves: are we so busy with our own pursuits that seeing justice done to this slain woman, mother and daughter matters not any more?

Will PM ensure first Tamil secondary school be built in Penang?

Will PM ensure first Tamil secondary school be built in Penang?

I refer to a Parliamentary reply given by the Education Ministry on Oct 18, 2016 towards my question on the building of the first Tamil secondary school on Malaysian soil after 59 years of independence. The reply stated that in accordance with the provisions of Section 30 (1) of the Education Act 1996 (Act 550) only allows for the establishment of a Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) to cater for the educational needs of children of all ethnicities.

Education - a part of Sarawak’s tale of woe

Education - a part of Sarawak’s tale of woe

On the change in education policy in Sarawak, at last there is someone from the BN who has the guts to say it as it is. Stupid. Everyone has known it for the longest time, and that is why we started asking a few years ago that the government take back autonomy over education.

Headmaster who uploaded porn on WhatsApp transferred

Headmaster who uploaded porn on WhatsApp transferred

Deputy Education Minister P Kamalanathan says the action was taken by the Sabah Education Dept.

Zunar's travel ban draws worldwide solidarity from cartoonists

Zunar's travel ban draws worldwide solidarity from cartoonists

Press associations urge for immediate lifting of travel restriction.

Muhyiddin: Why can't we talk about DOJ in Parliament?

Muhyiddin: Why can't we talk about DOJ in Parliament?

It's a very serious scandal so why can't MPs be allowed to discuss it? he asks.

Put healthcare before PMD in Budget 2017, says DAP rep

Put healthcare before PMD in Budget 2017, says DAP rep

Allocation for the Health Ministry has reduced since 2015, but has increased for the PM's department, says Teo Nie Ching.

Bar: Boundary change should fix inequality, not make it worse

Bar: Boundary change should fix inequality, not make it worse

In Selangor, Kapar is close to four times bigger than Sabak Bernam.

Harapan's Budget halves PM Dept's allocation, cuts reliance on GST

Harapan's Budget halves PM Dept's allocation, cuts reliance on GST

UPDATED 5.52PM | With anti-graft measures, public money lost to corruption can be cut by 30 percent.

Crime index down by 0.8pct in first nine months of 2016, says DPM

Crime index down by 0.8pct in first nine months of 2016, says DPM

Encouraging, says home minister, but he wants other crimes like rampant snatch thefts curbed.

Report: Cooking oil subsidies cut, price to increase

Report: Cooking oil subsidies cut, price to increase

UPDATED 9.30PM | Putrajaya's fat trimming continues, a kilo bag of cooking oil up by 16pct.

Treasury quashes rumour on GST hike

Treasury quashes rumour on GST hike

Johari brushes off rumours that government would increase the GST by two percent. 

Umno Youth exco man apologises on Jamal’s behalf over harassment of journos

Umno Youth exco man apologises on Jamal’s behalf over harassment of journos

Jamal's two-day remand has dashed his plan to visit The Star's office today and apologise himself.

Proposal for Najib to helm FAM gets red card

Proposal for Najib to helm FAM gets red card

PM is too busy to manage the football association, says ex-national coach.

Gerakan's 10 questions on Penang GDP for state think-tank

Gerakan's 10 questions on Penang GDP for state think-tank

Its sec-gen Liang Teck Meng challenges Penang Institute CEO to answer 'as a true professional'.

S'gor gov't seeks court declaration to stop redelineation

S'gor gov't seeks court declaration to stop redelineation

UPDATED 5.01PM | It wants EC to publish a new notice with new recommendations that truly follow the constitution.

Be fair, arrest Maria and Ambiga, red-shirts tell cops

Be fair, arrest Maria and Ambiga, red-shirts tell cops

They are also responsible for acts of provocation, Armand Azha claims.

Umno, PAS leaders bite into hot dog saga, reject need for name change

Umno, PAS leaders bite into hot dog saga, reject need for name change

Muslims won't be confused by the word 'hot dog', insist leaders from both parties.

PKR MP: Minister won't say if Riza, Low quizzed by cops

PKR MP: Minister won't say if Riza, Low quizzed by cops

Sim Tze Tzin questions the secrecy in the written parliamentary reply.

Enforce Child Act (Amendment) 2015 immediately, protect the children

Enforce Child Act (Amendment) 2015 immediately, protect the children

The issue concerning child neglect in this country is not new as there as been many similar incidents involving parental or guardian neglect.

Please tell him to shut up, Nazri reacts to Dr M's budget bash

Please tell him to shut up, Nazri reacts to Dr M's budget bash

UPDATED 5PM | 'If government has no money, how will we run the country next year?'

US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight

US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight

It had used sulphur mustard agent in the months before Monday's launch of Mosul offensive.

Private solution for ageing public infrastructures

Private solution for ageing public infrastructures

The sorry state of our public infrastructures (schools, elevators, roads, bridges) which were reported recently indeed embarrasses us.

People express anger in different ways, Maria tells Rosmah’s aide

People express anger in different ways, Maria tells Rosmah’s aide

The Bersih chairperson says being angry does not mean causing physical violence to anyone.

Muhyiddin keeps stance on hudud secret for now

Muhyiddin keeps stance on hudud secret for now

'I will only state (my stance) if the (motion) is actually table,' says the Bersatu president.

Bad winter delays MH370 search by up to two months, say authorities

Bad winter delays MH370 search by up to two months, say authorities

Authorities say they searched 110,000 square km to date.

Ex-deputy director detained by MACC in Sabah released today

Ex-deputy director detained by MACC in Sabah released today

He was to facilitate probes involving projects worth RM3.3 billion.

Minister: 'One year' suspension doesn't mean '365 days'

Minister: 'One year' suspension doesn't mean '365 days'

Suspending bullies for 'one year' means suspension until 'year end', says Mahdzir Khalid.

‘Concerned Citizens’ offer RM10k reward for info on Bersih death threat

‘Concerned Citizens’ offer RM10k reward for info on Bersih death threat

UPDATED 3.30PM I This comes after IS-styled death threats issued to Bersih trio yesterday.

Duo arrested for assaulting water agency staff over unpaid bill

Duo arrested for assaulting water agency staff over unpaid bill

Video shows one of the suspects charging with a hoe.

Ministry will probe claims patients threatened over unsettled medical bills

Ministry will probe claims patients threatened over unsettled medical bills

The Higher Education Ministry will investigate such claims at the medical centres under its purview.

Apex court to decide on whether gov't can sue for defamation

Apex court to decide on whether gov't can sue for defamation

UPDATE 1.90PM | This comes after lawmaker Chong Chieng Jen was granted leave to appeal against a decision by the Court of Appeal.

BN yet to arrive at 'final consensus' on Hadi's bill

BN yet to arrive at 'final consensus' on Hadi's bill

UPDATED 3.30PM | We hand it to PM Najib to announce this, says Gerakan sec-gen. 

PAS Youth wants BM lessons for TV3 journos after 'Hadi slander'

PAS Youth wants BM lessons for TV3 journos after 'Hadi slander'

It says TV3 reported Hadi said GST is effective, but left out he also said it caused inflation, suffering.

After travel ban, Maria receives Korean human rights prize in M'sia

After travel ban, Maria receives Korean human rights prize in M'sia

The original awards ceremony five months ago faced an empty stage due to the travel ban.

Dr M: Budget 2017 meaningless, Putrajaya has no money

Dr M: Budget 2017 meaningless, Putrajaya has no money

He claims the government does not spend money for the people, but rather to boost the PM's popularity.

School bullies shouldn't be denied right to education, say experts

School bullies shouldn't be denied right to education, say experts

This is on the proposed one-year suspension for school students involved in bullying cases.

Trump's debate success boosted by online bots, study shows

Trump's debate success boosted by online bots, study shows

Almost a third of pro-Trump tweets were by online bots, according to Oxford University study.

DiCaprio foundation says it will return gifts if from 1MDB

DiCaprio foundation says it will return gifts if from 1MDB

This is the actor’s first comment on the multinational probe into the fund.

Saudi Arabia executes prince for murder, says official media

Saudi Arabia executes prince for murder, says official media

A court found him guilty of shooting dead a fellow Saudi.

Guan Eng bids to set aside AG's contempt proceedings

Guan Eng bids to set aside AG's contempt proceedings

UPDATED 11.15PM I Guan Eng will also file striking-out application if he fails to set it aside.

Penang excels, despite lack of support from federal gov't

Penang excels, despite lack of support from federal gov't

MP SPEAKS | It contributes more than 30pct to national trade, but gets a mere 0.07pct from the federal budget.

Ibrahim, one can’t be pro-Islam and pro-racism

Ibrahim, one can’t be pro-Islam and pro-racism

YOURSAY | ‘I don't think Ibrahim Ali fully understands what he said.’

Jamal remanded for two days

Jamal remanded for two days

UPDATED 6.25PM | The red-shirts leader was arrested about 8.30am, soon after arriving at KLIA.

Miscreants must pay for making death threats

Miscreants must pay for making death threats

YOURSAY | ‘Or are such acts against certain individuals condoned by the authorities?’

Who is being unfair to Muslims in Malaysia?

Who is being unfair to Muslims in Malaysia?

Talking about religion is always problematic.

MB: Untrue that one in four in Terengganu suffer mental illness

MB: Untrue that one in four in Terengganu suffer mental illness

The figures that went viral were for mental health issues such as depression and stress, says Ahmad Razif.

Bullies need rehabilitation, not suspension from schools

Bullies need rehabilitation, not suspension from schools

COMMENT | It is the responsibility of both the school and the parents to stop bullies.

Still no justice 10 years after Altantuya’s murder, claims father

Still no justice 10 years after Altantuya’s murder, claims father

Today is the 10th anniversary of the grisly murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu.

Hadi’s hudud bill not for Malaysia

Hadi’s hudud bill not for Malaysia

ADUN SPEAKS | Nobody needs to be a genius to know that it is all for political expediency.

Threats to Bersih; APM suspends staff over 'snake-wade'; Hadi's motion shelved

Threats to Bersih; APM suspends staff over 'snake-wade'; Hadi's motion shelved

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

DiCaprio can save our environment - by returning 1MDB money

DiCaprio can save our environment - by returning 1MDB money

YOURSAY | 'If the money is invested in our forests, how many trees can be preserved?'

A recap of the 1MDB town hall forum in Universiti Malaya

A recap of the 1MDB town hall forum in Universiti Malaya

On Oct 11, 2016, the UM Students’ Representative Council (MPPUM) and Department of Special Affairs (Jasa) organised a 1MDB town hall forum in Universiti Malaya. The speaker was Arul Kanda Kandasamy, the president and executive director of 1MDB. The forum was scheduled to be held at 8pm, but started at 9pm instead.