Archive - 30 November 2016

Azwan: Support for DAP may further alienate Chinese

Azwan: Support for DAP may further alienate Chinese

UMNO AGM | He says this may result in Umno and bumi parties dominating gov’t after GE14.

Medical graduate acquitted of damaging statues of deities in Ipoh

Medical graduate acquitted of damaging statues of deities in Ipoh

Fathi Munzir Nadzri, 29, was found to be mentally unsound when committing the act.

Police raid five clinics over probe into ‘sale of babies’

Police raid five clinics over probe into ‘sale of babies’

Four of the clinics were in Selangor and one in Negri Sembilan.

Shahrizat claims credit for anti-discrimination article in constitution

Shahrizat claims credit for anti-discrimination article in constitution

UMNO AGM | The former minister points out that women were not recognised in many ways.

Prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel drop 5 sen

Prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel drop 5 sen

This will give respite to last month’s prices which were the priciest this year.

Al-Aqsa imam lauds Penang for respecting Muslims and non-Muslims

Al-Aqsa imam lauds Penang for respecting Muslims and non-Muslims

CM says Ali Omar Yacoub Al-Abbasi’s visit was made possible by exco member Abdul Malik Kassim.

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It's not Nazism, but democracy, says Azmin

It's not Nazism, but democracy, says Azmin

PKR's No 2 brushes aside claims that opposition has Nazi-like propaganda efforts.

Wanita Umno delegate questions non-Malay bosses in GLCs

Wanita Umno delegate questions non-Malay bosses in GLCs

UMNO AGM | Umno wing unanimously passes 30pct of food contracts demand today.

MIC’s Dhinagaran ordered to pay RM100k for defaming DAP man

MIC’s Dhinagaran ordered to pay RM100k for defaming DAP man

This is over claims that Prem Anand took a bribe to legalise a woman’s business.

Azmin: State officers declared assets, inked pact with MACC

Azmin: State officers declared assets, inked pact with MACC

MB also says it is pointless to declare assets if a person does not possess integrity.

MP claims cops handled bullet with bare hands, too

MP claims cops handled bullet with bare hands, too

Recalling an incident six years ago, Lim Lip Eng responds to IGP’s criticism of Maria handling a bullet.
 

‘Treatment of Orang Asli in Kelantan deplorable’

‘Treatment of Orang Asli in Kelantan deplorable’

I was dismayed to read about the arrest of 41 Orang Asli from the Temiang community over their anti-logging blockade in Gua Musang. This is something I did not expect from a state government which claims to be guided by the principles of justice and moral righteousness.

No plans for third bridge, says Hsien Loong

No plans for third bridge, says Hsien Loong

Talk about a third bridge has been rife for some time with the corporate community.

Penang structure plan ready for public viewing

Penang structure plan ready for public viewing

UPDATED 7PM | Penangites will be able to scrutinise the long-awaited over a two-month period.

Perak Health Dept bent on identifying source of Gerik malaria outbreak

Perak Health Dept bent on identifying source of Gerik malaria outbreak

One source was suspected to be the workers building a road to Kampung Senangin.

Probe papers on cartoonist Zunar’s case almost ready

Probe papers on cartoonist Zunar’s case almost ready

‘I believe the investigation papers will be ready soon,’ says Penang police chief.

‘Ringgit depreciation has not led to decline in foreign reserves’

‘Ringgit depreciation has not led to decline in foreign reserves’

Johari Abdul Ghani says the reserves have been fairly stable at around US97b this year.

Applause greets Jamal at Wanita Umno meet

Applause greets Jamal at Wanita Umno meet

UMNO AGM | Jamal Md Yunos gets rockstar treatment wherever he goes.

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Bangsar, two feared dead

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Bangsar, two feared dead

The bridge, which is under construction, is supposed to link KL Eco City to The Gardens shopping centre.

Rafizi reveals withdrawal of RM530k Tabung Haji funds

Rafizi reveals withdrawal of RM530k Tabung Haji funds

UPDATED 6.05PM | His asset declaration shows he withdrew RM530,000 and used it to fund new NGO.

We're at war, Khairy warns against sympathy for foes

We're at war, Khairy warns against sympathy for foes

UMNO AGM | Umno Youth chief says there is no room in Umno for closet Bersatu supporters.

Pahang MB urged to answer about forest reserve invasion in his area

Pahang MB urged to answer about forest reserve invasion in his area

'This is a worrying piece of news seeing as illegal mining involves uncontrollable elements.'

How will Umno pay for new 70-storey HQ, MPs ask

How will Umno pay for new 70-storey HQ, MPs ask

Umno's plan to build a new headquarters sparks many questions.

Lawyer says cops didn't contact him about convert's whereabouts

Lawyer says cops didn't contact him about convert's whereabouts

UPDATED 6.20PM | Irate judge also raps police for failing to trace Indira Gandhi's ex-husband.

Maria - a woman of courage

Maria - a woman of courage

By 5pm on Monday, Nov 28, the news of your release had gone viral. It was unbelievable. I shouted with joy when I heard the news! I had many sleepless nights as I lay on my comfortable bed with pillows thinking of you in detention. How you were kept awake in your tiny cell with two light bulbs on twenty four hours a day, with no sense of day or night. I worried about your health as you were being kept in solitary confinement, in a windowless cell.

Prioritise students over wealthy parents, Nurul says of paid-MRSM

Prioritise students over wealthy parents, Nurul says of paid-MRSM

MP says the government's focus should be on helping students to cope with the new approach under UPSR.

Don't bow to threats by gangsters and hooligans, Penangites told

Don't bow to threats by gangsters and hooligans, Penangites told

These are the people who make up the real face of BN and Umno says the chief minister.

Adopt singular definition of parent as in Subashini's case, court told

Adopt singular definition of parent as in Subashini's case, court told

UPDATED 6PM | Federal counsel argues that since subject matter concerns Islamic law, the civil court had no jurisdiction.

‘Stop the violence against healthcare employees’

‘Stop the violence against healthcare employees’

In response to the recent illegal confinement of a Health Ministry enforcement pharmacist, the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS) president, Amrahi Buang, has said he takes the matter very seriously because it involves the safety of civil servants on official duty.

Khairy: Like Trump, Umno must capture voters' imagination

Khairy: Like Trump, Umno must capture voters' imagination

Despite being inexperienced and racist, Trump still won as he was viewed as a new force in politics, says Umno Youth chief.

Unicef urges Malaysia to improve adoption process

Unicef urges Malaysia to improve adoption process

The UN body suggests several ways to curb the baby-selling racket.

Wanita Umno wants Syariah Lawyers Council

Wanita Umno wants Syariah Lawyers Council

UPDATED 3.47PM | UMNO AGM | 'If there is a Bar Council, why can't we also have a Syariah Lawyers Council?'

IGP raps Maria for holding bullet, contaminating evidence

IGP raps Maria for holding bullet, contaminating evidence

‘Now what are we supposed to look for? It’s her fingerprints that we would get’.

MP takes IGP to task over convert's no-show at court

MP takes IGP to task over convert's no-show at court

UPDATED 5.45PM | Kulasegaran says he sent two letters to the police chief to execute apex court’s order.

High Court upholds month's jail, fine for Tian Chua over Pulapol incident

High Court upholds month's jail, fine for Tian Chua over Pulapol incident

Batu MP gets stay pending appeal on sentence imposed 2 years ago for refusing to leave restricted police area.

Police dog, trainer awarded medals

Police dog, trainer awarded medals

The German Shepherd had tracked down members of 'Geng Kapak'.

Don't flex legal muscle on defenceless Orang Asli, K'tan gov't told

Don't flex legal muscle on defenceless Orang Asli, K'tan gov't told

UPDATED 6.17PM | Human rights groups want authorities to identify grouses of Orang Asli instead of bullying them.

Discard defensive mindset, Khairy tells Malays

Discard defensive mindset, Khairy tells Malays

UMNO AGM | Umno Youth chief urges Malays to chase after success and progress.

Zahid's speech to Umno wings, sign of 'yes-men' times to come

Zahid's speech to Umno wings, sign of 'yes-men' times to come

COMMENT | A showcase perhaps of the rewards one can reap if one were in agreement with those up above.

Why couldn’t Trump just call his golfing buddy Najib?

Why couldn’t Trump just call his golfing buddy Najib?

COMMENT | It is hard to believe any story these days coming from either Najib or Rosmah.

Bersih, Dr M, Soros bogeymen top agenda for Umno wings

Bersih, Dr M, Soros bogeymen top agenda for Umno wings

UMNO AGM | Khairy in his speech praised counter-demonstrations featuring Umno Youth leaders.

Orang Asli march to court in solidarity with 47 arrested activists

Orang Asli march to court in solidarity with 47 arrested activists

UPDATED 2.05PM | 17 of the 47 arrested are remanded for three days and the rest for two.

Orang Asli sing 'Negaraku' in bid to stop crackdown

Orang Asli sing 'Negaraku' in bid to stop crackdown

Police reportedly only 'facilitated' operation to ensure everything went smoothly.

Is foreign funding for NGOs all right?

Is foreign funding for NGOs all right?

VOXPOP | Most respondents seem to think foreign funding for NGOs is fine, as long as this is transparent.

Penang budget - a surplus apparently an alien concept to BN reps

Penang budget - a surplus apparently an alien concept to BN reps

YOURSAY | 'Umno reps are confused because if there is leftover money ...'

MCA, hudud and partisan politics

MCA, hudud and partisan politics

‘They were playing with fire when they embraced PAS...’

Why is IGP in denial over illicit baby trade?

Why is IGP in denial over illicit baby trade?

MP SPEAKS | Every other authority, except the police, admits that this vile trade exists in the country.

Police say they only 'facilitated' arrests of Orang Asli

Police say they only 'facilitated' arrests of Orang Asli

The 32 native rights activists behind the blockades were arrested by Forestry Department, police say.

Sosma has potential for greater abuses, warn lawyers

Sosma has potential for greater abuses, warn lawyers

Police have unrestricted powers to detain an individual without trial for up to 28 days.

Bullet for Maria; Zahid likens opposition to Nazis; Orang Asli blockade breached

Bullet for Maria; Zahid likens opposition to Nazis; Orang Asli blockade breached

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

Umno's fingerprints in Parliament, Komtar fracas

Umno's fingerprints in Parliament, Komtar fracas

YOURSAY | ‘Why didn't police arrest the rowdies for disturbing an art exhibition?’

Forge greater unity to face GE14, Najib tells Umno leaders

Forge greater unity to face GE14, Najib tells Umno leaders

Unity and wholehearted service will see Umno through the next general election, says party president.