Archive - 14 November 2016

Subra: New charges for first, second class wards effective Jan 1

Subra: New charges for first, second class wards effective Jan 1

However, minister says the government had yet to decide on the percentage of the new rate.

MACC detains GLC director, RM39.3m seized

MACC detains GLC director, RM39.3m seized

UPDATED 11.44PM | He is suspected of taking kickbacks for awarding projects worth RM50 million.

I'm no traitor, Bersatu man says after being quizzed by cops

I'm no traitor, Bersatu man says after being quizzed by cops

Syed Saddiq gives his statement to police over open letter to Johor sultan.

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

PKR man's Toyota Vios torched at meet-the-people session

UPDATED 11.53PM | The Malacca PKR leader and Bersatu leaders were promoting a ceramah by Dr M.

Former Taiwan president's office slams Sin Chew for title change

Former Taiwan president's office slams Sin Chew for title change

This comes after daily referred to Ma as 'former Taiwan leader', not 'former Taiwan president' as it did in earlier articles.

Trump asks folk to stop harassment of Muslims and Latinos

Trump asks folk to stop harassment of Muslims and Latinos

He was responding to a question on a wave of alleged hate crimes in recent days.

Jamal's bloody nose - breaking it down frame-by-frame

Jamal's bloody nose - breaking it down frame-by-frame

Slow motion footage may help identify the 'assailant'.

Report: M’sia vulnerable to confidence shocks

Report: M’sia vulnerable to confidence shocks

Moody’s says this means it has little room to implement aggressive monetary easing policies.

Umno Youth branch chief lodges report over Bersatu leader's threat claim

Umno Youth branch chief lodges report over Bersatu leader's threat claim

Ramli Mat Sit denies Umno Youth members threatened Mohd Rafiq.

MIC leader: Who gave Rafizi classified document?

MIC leader: Who gave Rafizi classified document?

Vell Paari urges police to probe how PKR leader came into possession of OSA document.

At least three children treated for sex abuse at Malacca Hospital each week

At least three children treated for sex abuse at Malacca Hospital each week

This number usually rises during school holidays and festive periods, NST quotes a gynaecologist at the hospital.

Rafizi remains Pandan MP until appeal process over, says EC

Rafizi remains Pandan MP until appeal process over, says EC

Chairperson says the seat will not be vacated.

Rafizi: My duty to speak for the voiceless

Rafizi: My duty to speak for the voiceless

COMMENT | He is sentenced to 18 months’ jail for breaching the OSA in an expose on armed forces personnel pensions.

MACC: GLC's ex-CEO to be arrested soon over RM50m graft case

MACC: GLC's ex-CEO to be arrested soon over RM50m graft case

Suspect is believed to have awarded millions of ringgit worth of contracts to multiple firms with interests.

Minister: Additional allocations approved for hospital labs

Minister: Additional allocations approved for hospital labs

Subramaniam says the ministry sec-gen has given additional funding to those areas that had a shortfall.

Rafizi only has himself to blame, says Rahman Dahlan

Rafizi only has himself to blame, says Rahman Dahlan

UPDATED 6.30PM| Minister points out PKR leader deliberately and knowingly broke the law.

Jho Low the 'gatekeeper' to 1MDB, Singapore court told

Jho Low the 'gatekeeper' to 1MDB, Singapore court told

Jho Low brought SRC International and Brazen Sky deal to BSI Bank Singapore, says report.

Gatco settlers take dismissal of land dispute to Court of Appeal

Gatco settlers take dismissal of land dispute to Court of Appeal

Lawyer says the appeal will be on two questions of law which the High Court decided on the defendants' favour.

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Analyst expects ringgit to slide further

Analyst expects ringgit to slide further

CIMB Investment Bank Bhd says it could be RM4.80 against US dollar within six months.

Ridhuan given until tomorrow to appear before Federal Court

Ridhuan given until tomorrow to appear before Federal Court

UPDATED 6.40pm | This is to allow him to purge his contempt of court and to bring his youngest daughter to court, as ordered.

Native Courts should be implemented in accordance with respective faiths

Native Courts should be implemented in accordance with respective faiths

The Native Courts were established and have operated for over 141 years in Sarawak now. The Sarawak Native Courts were established under the Native Courts Ordinance, 1992 as the judicial institutions of the state.

After Rafizi’s conviction, Wan Azizah urges PM to reveal 1MDB report

After Rafizi’s conviction, Wan Azizah urges PM to reveal 1MDB report

Opposition leader tells the prime minister to show courage.

Come clean on 'action' against 1MDB-linked bankers, Putrajaya told

Come clean on 'action' against 1MDB-linked bankers, Putrajaya told

Not matching Singapore's level of transparency on probe will put country to shame, says Tony Pua.

Journos invited for aerial expose of rich PKR Youth leader

Journos invited for aerial expose of rich PKR Youth leader

UPDATED 8.25PM | Jamal Yunos offers helicopter ride to expose 28-year-old with bungalow and luxury cars.

Wisma Putra: No M'sians affected in Christchurch quake

Wisma Putra: No M'sians affected in Christchurch quake

The 7.5 Richter scale earthquake disaster struck at 12.02am local time.

It looks like I said 'police hit me', but I didn't, says Jamal

It looks like I said 'police hit me', but I didn't, says Jamal

UPDATED 8.15PM | The red-shirts leader says reports he blamed the cops for his bloody nose are erroneous.

Hadi: There are some aspects where PAS does not back Umno

Hadi: There are some aspects where PAS does not back Umno

UPDATED 7.15PM | He denies the Islamic party has given total endorsement to its political rival.

Guan Eng sues NSTP over 'false report' on Umno leader's apology

Guan Eng sues NSTP over 'false report' on Umno leader's apology

Berita Harian wrongly reported that Lim withdrew his defamation suit against Shaik Hussein without conditions.

Rafizi's conviction will not weaken PKR, says Azmin

Rafizi's conviction will not weaken PKR, says Azmin

UPDATED 10.45PM | The MB also hopes Rafizi will be able to overturn his conviction.

MP: RM30m used for pandas could have been spent on zoo

MP: RM30m used for pandas could have been spent on zoo

This is the sum spent, thus far, just to keep the three pandas at Zoo Negara, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Set up observer panel for Bersih 5, ex-Suhakam man tells cops

Set up observer panel for Bersih 5, ex-Suhakam man tells cops

Former commissioner James Nayagam says this will help police to ensure best practices come Saturday.

Besides PKFZ, nine other graft cases saw acquittals as well

Besides PKFZ, nine other graft cases saw acquittals as well

We look at some of the other acquittals, after the Port Klang Free Zone scandal hit the headlines again...

Is the PTMP a violation of social equity?

Is the PTMP a violation of social equity?

The link between transport policy and social equity is often an important issue left undiscussed in the developing world. This article attempts to provide a fresh perspective, analysing the element of social equity in the proposed Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP).

Rafizi guilty of OSA breach, faces 18 months in jail

Rafizi guilty of OSA breach, faces 18 months in jail

Sessions Court allows stay of execution pending appeal.

Khairuddin warded, Sosma appeal put off to Dec 13

Khairuddin warded, Sosma appeal put off to Dec 13

He is in Kuala Lumpur Hospital, suffering dehydration and exhaustion due to diarrhoea, says his lawyer.

Transport woes - sustainable Penang at a crossroads

Transport woes - sustainable Penang at a crossroads

COMMENT | A response to Penang councillor Chris Lee on his argument why new highways are needed.

Stay focused on the economy, not attack rivals, PM told

Stay focused on the economy, not attack rivals, PM told

A senior PAS leader urges this, telling the PM not to waste time criticising political moves of rivals.

Apa lagi IGP mahu?

Apa lagi IGP mahu?

While I would like to say syabas to the ordinary mata-matas on the ground who dared to scuffle with a datuk and stop him from accomplishing his so-called jihad against the yellow-shirted Bersih in Ampang, I wonder whether the inspector-general of police (IGP) will pull these policemen up and ask them to show cause why they did not stop Jamal Md Yunos and his entourage from carrying out their objective.

Najib hides and Jamal is punched

Najib hides and Jamal is punched

Marching in Bersih 5 should be your decision.

Jamal got his just deserts, but why isn’t he arrested?

Jamal got his just deserts, but why isn’t he arrested?

YOURSAY | ‘In this country you get arrested for tweets, and not for being a thug or insulting the police.’

Zuraida hits out at Jamal, likens him to Pinocchio

Zuraida hits out at Jamal, likens him to Pinocchio

UPDATED 10.36AM | 'As a man, he should just stop bullying others and then blame it on women,' adds the PKR Wanita chief.

Ex-judge 'baffled' how Swiss MLA could prejudice 1MDB probe

Ex-judge 'baffled' how Swiss MLA could prejudice 1MDB probe

Mohd Hishamudin says the rejection of the Swiss request is within the AG's rights, but is 'extremely disappointing'.

Trump names Priebus as chief of staff

Trump names Priebus as chief of staff

The US president-elect starts shaping his team, with ex-mayor Rudy Giuliani in running for AG.

Urgings are to honour M’sia Agreement, not for secession, PM told

Urgings are to honour M’sia Agreement, not for secession, PM told

Wilfred Bumburing responds to Najib, who said he is open to discuss the MA63 provisions.

At least two dead in massive NZ earthquake

At least two dead in massive NZ earthquake

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake off South Island may see tsunami waves of up to 3 to 5 metres.

Jamal cries assault; PM woos Chinese with school vow

Jamal cries assault; PM woos Chinese with school vow

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

China foreign minister says ready to improve US relations

China foreign minister says ready to improve US relations

Wang Yi says they are ready to improve our relations under the Trump administration.

Will DOJ still pursue 1MDB kleptocracy case under Trump?

Will DOJ still pursue 1MDB kleptocracy case under Trump?

YOURSAY | ‘Policies can be changed by whoever who heads the DOJ.’