Archive - 27 November 2016

Zakir Naik is not Malaysian, deputy minister says

Zakir Naik is not Malaysian, deputy minister says

Nur Jazlan clarifies Hindustan Times report claiming preacher was awarded citizenship.

Ambiga seeks access to Maria before Tuesday's hearing

Ambiga seeks access to Maria before Tuesday's hearing

Maria's lawyer tries tweeting IGP, after official request gets nowhere.

MB: No space for 'DAP's racist politics' in Johor

MB: No space for 'DAP's racist politics' in Johor

He says DAP will not get support from non-Malay voters there.

AG seeks heavier penalty for couple who harassed MBSA staff

AG seeks heavier penalty for couple who harassed MBSA staff

Fourteen days' jail and RM3,000 fine is 'manifestly inadequate', he says.

Martial arts fighters want to knock out Jamal in the ring

Martial arts fighters want to knock out Jamal in the ring

Abang Kucing and friends challenge the red-shirts leader to a duel.

Zunar released, mulls series on 'cartoonish' arrest

Zunar released, mulls series on 'cartoonish' arrest

He was remanded for one day for sedition, after his show was thrashed.

Hecklers try to disrupt 'Free Maria' gathering in Penang

Hecklers try to disrupt 'Free Maria' gathering in Penang

UPDATE 9.28PM | About 20 people try to disrupt vigil by force, but police intervene.

India's rural economy hit hard as informal lending breaks down

India's rural economy hit hard as informal lending breaks down

Ban on 500 rupee and 1,000 rupee notes in India has hit micro finance industry.

NRD says no compromise if officers involved in 'baby racket'

NRD says no compromise if officers involved in 'baby racket'

This after Al-Jazeera documentary on baby-selling syndicates.

'Criticising gov't not Sedition Act offence, yet Zunar nabbed'

'Criticising gov't not Sedition Act offence, yet Zunar nabbed'

Pressure group reminds Putrajaya that it amended laws last year to decriminalise criticism of government.

Double power outages in Sarawak

Double power outages in Sarawak

There were two state-wide nine-hour power outages in 24 hours.

'Freedom keys' sought for Bersih monument

'Freedom keys' sought for Bersih monument

Supporters urged to contribute keys for Bersih's 10th anniversary monument.

Najib lauds Trump for 'oustanding' win in phone call

Najib lauds Trump for 'oustanding' win in phone call

He reconnects with the US president-election through a 'warm' conversation, the PM says.

'Militant LGBT' creeping into Bersih, says NGO

'Militant LGBT' creeping into Bersih, says NGO

Centre for Human Rights Research and Advocacy chief says 'militant LGBT' used Bersih 5 to further agenda.

KL's MRT to 'eat up' famous Jln Tun Razak food island

KL's MRT to 'eat up' famous Jln Tun Razak food island

The popular food centre at the Jln Tun Razak-Jln Semarak intersection makes way for MRT2.

Piling works at Serendah landslide site to be completed today

Piling works at Serendah landslide site to be completed today

PWD says it has been carrying out piling works non-stop to prevent a recurrence of landslides.

Malays should venture into data science, says PM

Malays should venture into data science, says PM

Data scientists is the job of the future and Malays must not be left out, says Najib Abdul Razak.

Esszone curfew extended to Dec 13

Esszone curfew extended to Dec 13

The curfew in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone was to end today.

Eight Indonesians get jail for robbing tanker MT Orkim Harmony

Eight Indonesians get jail for robbing tanker MT Orkim Harmony

Several convicted are also sentenced to whipping for the ship robbery off Tanjung Sedili last June.

GPMS says 'no' to UEC recognition in front of Najib

GPMS says 'no' to UEC recognition in front of Najib

Malay student group claims UEC has Taiwanese influence and UEC holders were not patriotic enough.

'Warlords' the biggest problem in Umno, says Zahid

'Warlords' the biggest problem in Umno, says Zahid

They expect rewards and want to be candidates even if they are not 'winnable', says the Umno VP.

MCA opposes Hadi's 'unconstitutional' bill, says Liow

MCA opposes Hadi's 'unconstitutional' bill, says Liow

Liow issues clarification in light of conflicting news reports on MCA's stand.

DAP snub a 'betrayal' to Dr M, says Utusan

DAP snub a 'betrayal' to Dr M, says Utusan

Dr M and Bersatu has done much for DAP, but yet the latter humiliates them, says Awang Selamat.

Najib says Dr M can't dislodge him as he no longer has 'fear factor'

Najib says Dr M can't dislodge him as he no longer has 'fear factor'

The PM says Dr M no longer wields power over the party and claims he ruled by fear.

Najib enjoys keeping M'sians guessing on GE14 date

Najib enjoys keeping M'sians guessing on GE14 date

'I’m enjoying this speculation. Let people go on speculating,' he tells Sunday Star.

White House petitioned to reveal MO1's identity

White House petitioned to reveal MO1's identity

If the petition collects another 90,000 signatures, the White House will have to issue a response.

‘Don’t give up on efforts to save red-shirt Mak Tams’

‘Don’t give up on efforts to save red-shirt Mak Tams’

YOURSAY | ‘We must do our part to reach out to those with less or no access to the truth.’

Najib, Hadi to attend Rohingya gathering, opposition invited

Najib, Hadi to attend Rohingya gathering, opposition invited

DPM Zahid hopes PKR, Amanah will put aside political differences for their 'major gathering'.

Will Muslim politicians succumb to Jamal’s ‘fatwa’?

Will Muslim politicians succumb to Jamal’s ‘fatwa’?

Red-shirt leader Jamal Md Yunos’s condemnation of Muslim politicians who do not support Hadi’s hudud bill as “devils” sounds very much like a ‘fatwa’.

Seremban residents worry over landslips

Seremban residents worry over landslips

Taman Senawang Jaya residents fear landslips during the heavy rain season.

Rosmah advises undergrads against populist promises for change

Rosmah advises undergrads against populist promises for change

She says 'ideas' should be submitted to the gov't ' in proper democratic ways'.

IGP denies Malaysia a baby-selling hub

IGP denies Malaysia a baby-selling hub

Khalid Abu Bakar refutes the allegation that Malaysia was a baby-selling hub as reported by Al-Jazeera.

Zunar’s arrest - a tragic (for M’sians) comedy (for rest of the world)

Zunar’s arrest - a tragic (for M’sians) comedy (for rest of the world)

Doesn’t Zunar deserve security and safety?

Zunar arrested; Umno denies hand in attacks; Sosma spotlight

Zunar arrested; Umno denies hand in attacks; Sosma spotlight

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

Cops ask four-day remand for Zunar, get one day

Cops ask four-day remand for Zunar, get one day

UPDATED 10.19AM | The cartoonist's lawyers argue police have had plenty of time to get his statement.

MCA has only itself to blame if hudud bill passed

MCA has only itself to blame if hudud bill passed

YOURSAY | 'When it comes down to a vote, I am pretty sure these BN MPs will absent themselves.'

Organic farmer now lighting up Borneo's interiors

Organic farmer now lighting up Borneo's interiors

MALAYSIANS KINI | BK Ong does what gov'ts can't seem to do - bring basic amenities to rural areas.