Archive - 28 October 2016

RM20 charge on foreign cars entering via Johor

RM20 charge on foreign cars entering via Johor

All foreign private registered vehicles entering Malaysia through Johor will have to pay up starting November.

The way forward for political Islam

The way forward for political Islam

Democracy and Islam seek the same end goals.

Apandi confirms he received Swiss OAG's request on 1MDB

Apandi confirms he received Swiss OAG's request on 1MDB

UPDATED 8.15PM | This is the Swiss OAG's second request after the AG's Chambers claimed it did not received the first application.

Police report lodged against Muhyiddin for 'revealing gov’t secrets'

Police report lodged against Muhyiddin for 'revealing gov’t secrets'

Jaringan Melayu Malaysia claims former DPM went against Official Secrets Act when talking about 1MDB.

Garbage collector jailed for carrying samurai sword in public

Garbage collector jailed for carrying samurai sword in public

Myanmar Omar Kassim Mohd Jalal gets five years' imprisonment.

IGP: Bersih disregards rules to gain world attention

IGP: Bersih disregards rules to gain world attention

'My advice is to follow the rules under the Act, why is that so difficult?'

TI lobbies DiCaprio to put pressure on M'sian PM

TI lobbies DiCaprio to put pressure on M'sian PM

Actor urged to sign Transparency International's Declaration Against Corruption.

Malaysia to buy navy vessels from China in blow to US

Malaysia to buy navy vessels from China in blow to US

Ties with US became strained since the DOJ filed lawsuits related to 1MDB.

TMJ out to shame FAM at Madrid meet

TMJ out to shame FAM at Madrid meet

Retrospectively changing MSL standings is corruption, says Johor crown prince.

Rafizi summoned by CCM over NOW's financial records

Rafizi summoned by CCM over NOW's financial records

He says it is harassment and political pressure.

Cooking oil subsidy removal leads to healthier diet, says minister

Cooking oil subsidy removal leads to healthier diet, says minister

This will be an opportunity for people to 'shop healthily, cook healthily and eat healthily'.

Oath of secrecy not meant to protect wrongdoing, Pandikar told

Oath of secrecy not meant to protect wrongdoing, Pandikar told

'The oath is meant to protect legitimate and legal affairs.'

Cargo train derailment disrupts North-South KTM line

Cargo train derailment disrupts North-South KTM line

12,000 Electric Train Service (ETS) passengers were affected by the derailment.

Yes, I've deviated from your struggle, Najib tells '91-year-old man'

Yes, I've deviated from your struggle, Najib tells '91-year-old man'

'Is improving the economy and the people's quality of life not a struggle?'

HSA scored 'average' for occupational health and safety

HSA scored 'average' for occupational health and safety

The last audit conducted was four years ago, says Occupational Safety and Health Department deputy D-G.

Private hospitals offer help to HSA in wake of fire

Private hospitals offer help to HSA in wake of fire

Some are collecting public donations for HSA, others are providing essential items.

Dec 16 hearing for Mais' application in 'Allah' CD case

Dec 16 hearing for Mais' application in 'Allah' CD case

The religious council wants to be an intervenor in Jill Ireland's judicial review application.

Islamic institution reps express support for Najib

Islamic institution reps express support for Najib

UPDATED 5.47PM | They hand over a memorandum to Najib at his office in Putrajaya.

‘Tribunal an avenue to prosecute MH17 shooting-down perpetrators’

‘Tribunal an avenue to prosecute MH17 shooting-down perpetrators’

Experts say Malaysia should choose an international tribunal as the next course of action.

A red night with Jamal at the Selangor Umno HQ

A red night with Jamal at the Selangor Umno HQ

'I would support them (the opposition) if they succeed in overthrowing BN and rule, if they are pure Malays.'

Nov 15 mention for Bill Kayong murder case

Nov 15 mention for Bill Kayong murder case

This came after the DPP says they were awaiting consent to transfer the case to the High Court.

Panic buying leads to cooking oil running out in Manjung

Panic buying leads to cooking oil running out in Manjung

A grocery store owner says there were some who bought two or three 5-litre bottles at one time.

Bersih submits notice to police on Nov 19 rally

Bersih submits notice to police on Nov 19 rally

Bersih has yet to finalise its gathering point on the mass rally.

Michelin-starred Singapore food stall eyes global expansion

Michelin-starred Singapore food stall eyes global expansion

Malaysian-born Liao Fan learnt the soya sauce chicken recipe from a Hong Kong chef in 1989.

Let heads roll, says Kit Siang on JB hospital fire incident

Let heads roll, says Kit Siang on JB hospital fire incident

Inquiry should also be extended to include the history of fire prevention efforts at HSA and to all hospitals in the country.

Hadi chats with Salleh Keruak on battling 'slander' by foreign media

Hadi chats with Salleh Keruak on battling 'slander' by foreign media

This is amid international reports on the 1MDB scandal.

Bernama chief snubs suspended staffer's urging to step down

Bernama chief snubs suspended staffer's urging to step down

Azman Ujang says the suspension of news host Dahlan Maamor is an 'internal matter'.

Body of man whose 'political' suicide note went viral found

Body of man whose 'political' suicide note went viral found

Authorities say the body was found about one nautical mile from where he allegedly jumped.

Lawyer disappointed his remarks led to Bernama TV host's suspension

Lawyer disappointed his remarks led to Bernama TV host's suspension

Adnan says Dahlan had good intentions.

As genocide looms, more Rohingya may flee to Malaysia soon

As genocide looms, more Rohingya may flee to Malaysia soon

'If the international community can’t help us, please drop a bomb on us and kill all of us.'

Najib’s 0.01pct Deepavali goodies budget

Najib’s 0.01pct Deepavali goodies budget

Politicians generally thrive on make-believe ‘feel good’ and ‘wayang kulit’ factors as their life support. However the Umno elite and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak appear to be the grandmasters, with the latest being the RM260 million ‘feel good’ Deepavali goodies budget, but which is a mere 0.01 percent of the RM260 billion 2017 National Budget announced last week.

‘Waive conversion charges for guesthouses within heritage zone’

‘Waive conversion charges for guesthouses within heritage zone’

Ever since the Special Area Plan (SAP) came into force in September, guesthouse operators have been feeling the pressure to cease operations if they do not comply with the Penang Island City Council’s (MBPP) regulations. The SAP is one of the requirements imposed by Unesco upon the inscription of George Town as a heritage site.

You're all hypocrites, Dr M accuses BN MPs supporting Najib

You're all hypocrites, Dr M accuses BN MPs supporting Najib

UPDATED 1.15PM | 'Their excuse of accepting Najib as PM because he was not found guilty is baseless.'

HSA Emergency and Trauma Department temporarily closed

HSA Emergency and Trauma Department temporarily closed

This is to enable safety inspection works.

'YBGK's contribution shouldn't be diminished by prosecution of its lawyers'

'YBGK's contribution shouldn't be diminished by prosecution of its lawyers'

Bar hopes prosecution of lawyers only happened after thorough investigation into the allegations against them.

Temporary water supply shutdown postponed to Nov 15

Temporary water supply shutdown postponed to Nov 15

Areas affected are Port Dickson, Seremban, Rembau, Kuala Pilah and Jempol.

IGP: Notice from reds received, none from Bersih

IGP: Notice from reds received, none from Bersih

Khalid says police will ask red-shirts organisers to discuss their mass gathering.

Dr M asks what Najib is out to transform with TN50

Dr M asks what Najib is out to transform with TN50

UPDATED 10.55AM I 'What is the transformation?' asks Mahathir.

Multi-agency special force set up to respond to terrorist threats

Multi-agency special force set up to respond to terrorist threats

The new National Special Operations Force (NSOF) will be first responder to threats, says Najib.

300k to rally against Bersih on Nov 19, Jamal claims

300k to rally against Bersih on Nov 19, Jamal claims

'We will not hesitate to do anything to stop the Bersih rally.'

TN50 a ploy to mask failure of Vision 2020, says Mukhriz

TN50 a ploy to mask failure of Vision 2020, says Mukhriz

Najib is pulling wool over our eyes with his extended version of the BN vision, says the ex-Umno leader.

Gerakan-Umno rule left Penang starting from the bottom

Gerakan-Umno rule left Penang starting from the bottom

MP SPEAKS | There is proof in BN's own stats that Harapan has still done better despite the Gerakan admin.

Not a case of having the burger and eating it, too

Not a case of having the burger and eating it, too

YOURSAY | ‘It is downright unbelievable that a Malaysian food outlet can be so clueless...’

Pandikar turns role of speaker ‘upside down’, says Lim

Pandikar turns role of speaker ‘upside down’, says Lim

‘I was utterly shocked when I read his comment yesterday.’

Ministry to probe claims Sultanah Aminah Hospital has no fire safety cert

Ministry to probe claims Sultanah Aminah Hospital has no fire safety cert

Minister S Subramaniam says he would discuss the matter with the hospital and Fire Department.

New revelations in hospital fire; no auditor for 1MDB; Bersih 5 at Dataran

New revelations in hospital fire; no auditor for 1MDB; Bersih 5 at Dataran

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

As I en-Vision 2050, the year of TN50

As I en-Vision 2050, the year of TN50

SATIRE | A look at what the country might be like when Transformasi Nasional 50 hits home.

Nur Jazlan joins long list of ministers who make inane remarks

Nur Jazlan joins long list of ministers who make inane remarks

YOURSAY | ‘This is not the first time the gov’t has sided with the aggressors … and blamed the victims.’

M’sians should give priority to the truth? Look who’s talking

M’sians should give priority to the truth? Look who’s talking

YOURSAY | ‘The only truth you know is that cash is king, and that you want to be king forever.’

1MDB nothing to do with Budget 2017, claims minister

1MDB nothing to do with Budget 2017, claims minister

Second Finance Minister explains why 1MDB is absent from Budget 2017 and the Economic Report.

Khairuddin quits Bersatu, advises party not to turn into Umno

Khairuddin quits Bersatu, advises party not to turn into Umno

The Mahathir stalwart says he wants to focus on his court cases against the prime minister.