Archive - 10 December 2016

Opposition trying to wreck my relationship with Zahid, claims Najib

Opposition trying to wreck my relationship with Zahid, claims Najib

The PM's statement comes after a fake letter in Zahid's name urging Najib to resign.

Police intensify search for victim abducted in Sabah shootout

Police intensify search for victim abducted in Sabah shootout

A General Operations Force personnel is also recuperating after being injured in the shootout.

World's funniest Harith sees unity through humour

World's funniest Harith sees unity through humour

Harith says he's glad to wave the Malaysian flag in the international arena.

Jokes aside, Harith is world's funniest person

Jokes aside, Harith is world's funniest person

He beats out 89 comedians from 56 countries, including fellow Malaysian Dr Jason Leong. 

Claim that Bar Council involved in a ‘movement to topple gov’t’ absurd

Claim that Bar Council involved in a ‘movement to topple gov’t’ absurd

COMMENT | The underlying motive appears to be to smear and vilify the Bar Council.

'Putrajaya may not get enough votes for child conversion amendment'

'Putrajaya may not get enough votes for child conversion amendment'

Law don asks if proposed constitutional amendment is a 'gimmick'.

MACC probing more than three high-profile cases in Kelantan

MACC probing more than three high-profile cases in Kelantan

Investigations involve organisations, individuals and senior government officials.
 

Bodyguards need to be commissioned by PDRM from 2017

Bodyguards need to be commissioned by PDRM from 2017

Security screening necessary to avoid hiring drug addicts, thugs and mentally-ill individuals.

MP ticks off UM disciplinary panel for students' conviction

MP ticks off UM disciplinary panel for students' conviction

'How would these three esteemed panellists justify public rallies detrimental to public order?'

Hamzah: Malaysia not affected if Myanmar bans workers

Hamzah: Malaysia not affected if Myanmar bans workers

He says Myanmar is not a major source of foreign labour for Malaysia.

Tanker lorry crash causes congestion near Menora Tunnel

Tanker lorry crash causes congestion near Menora Tunnel

The accident at 8.30am caused all the lanes to be blocked by the tanker lorry.

Duterte tells M'sia to bomb kidnappers along with hostages

Duterte tells M'sia to bomb kidnappers along with hostages

'How about the hostages? Eh, bomb them also. They're not supposed to be there.'

Human Rights Day in troubled times

Human Rights Day in troubled times

Human Rights Day that falls on Dec 10, 2016 is supposed to be a day of celebration where people from around the world celebrate human rights. While the spirit of solidarity and hope remains strong within and without Malaysia, the situation pertaining to human rights in Malaysia have brought morale of all Malaysians to a new low.

Time to approach the worksite mishaps problem differently

Time to approach the worksite mishaps problem differently

I am fed up of further talk on worksite mishaps - accidents due to collapsing/falling structures, cranes or piling machines. I think it is futile to talk about the lack of training, the hiring of unqualified operators or the poor condition/maintenance of equipment. Since when are most accidents not caused by one of these factors?

CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House

CIA says Russia intervened to help Trump win White House

Moscow is launching similar effort to influence next German election, official claims.

After impeachment vote, South Korea PM urges calm, vigilance

After impeachment vote, South Korea PM urges calm, vigilance

Military should be on high alert for any provocation by old rival North Korea, he warns.

Wisconsin judge rejects bid to stop election recount

Wisconsin judge rejects bid to stop election recount

Michigan Supreme Court denies appeal by Green Party candidate to restart state's recount.

Mat Sabu: Don't despair, join Amanah to change Malaysia

Mat Sabu: Don't despair, join Amanah to change Malaysia

UPDATED 4.50PM | Be with us to topple wasteful and greedy government, he adds.

Cybersecurity launches two digital forensic products

Cybersecurity launches two digital forensic products

Both R&D products can help meet rising demand for more affordable cyber security tools.

Contradicting signals from PAS and Bersatu on political tie-up

Contradicting signals from PAS and Bersatu on political tie-up

PAS says Bersatu must be monogamous; Muhyiddin denies a DAP and Amanah divorce is requested.

Harapan to meet on single logo proposal

Harapan to meet on single logo proposal

UPDATED 4.50PM | 'Our common goal and objective is coming up with one logo to face BN.'

Amanah leaders to declare their assets

Amanah leaders to declare their assets

UPDATED 4.05PM | Parliamentarians and state assemblypersons will also declare.

Dr M: PAS is a confused party

Dr M: PAS is a confused party

UPDATED 3.50PM | 'These are very confused people, I have to wait until they are unconfused.'

Nur Jazlan slammed for callous attitude on Maria's detention

Nur Jazlan slammed for callous attitude on Maria's detention

Bersih says it's worrying he sees nothing immoral about 'treating someone less than human'.

International cartoonists urge Malaysia to stop harassing Zunar

International cartoonists urge Malaysia to stop harassing Zunar

Lift the travel ban against Zunar, drop the sedition charges against him, they say.

Minister concedes World Bank ban on CCCC, says it has no bearing on ECRL

Minister concedes World Bank ban on CCCC, says it has no bearing on ECRL

'This sanction will end in a month's time on Jan 12, 2017.'

PM's wish for early polls won't materialise, says Mat Sabu

PM's wish for early polls won't materialise, says Mat Sabu

UPDATED 3.30PM | He says 'murukku budget' won't be able to address issue of rising cost of living.

UN rights experts press for visit to M'sia following Bersih crackdown

UN rights experts press for visit to M'sia following Bersih crackdown

UPDATED 12.47PM | Rapporteurs say they have been asking to visit since 2011, without getting any reply.

Lam Thye: Crane accidents may be due to contractors hiring workers illegally

Lam Thye: Crane accidents may be due to contractors hiring workers illegally

Cranes should be maintained, tested from time to time by competent individuals.

Mahathir deserves the best of seats

Mahathir deserves the best of seats

COMMENT | Najib should at least emulate Dr Mahathir on his good points.

Three months in Japan with just US$200

Three months in Japan with just US$200

Backpacker Boris Panov tells how he made do with odd jobs and volunteer work.

Unilateral conversion is an attempt at cultural hegemony

Unilateral conversion is an attempt at cultural hegemony

‘Maliciousness in enforcing a religion upon its citizenry.’

Can Malaysia unleash its digital entrepreneurship?

Can Malaysia unleash its digital entrepreneurship?

COMMENT | The culture of corruption might prove too much of a drag on innovation.

Umno’s general ass-embly 2

Umno’s general ass-embly 2

What about showing some honesty and integrity?

Spotlight now on MCA over unilateral conversion law

Spotlight now on MCA over unilateral conversion law

YOURSAY | ‘Is this a sign of how MCA MPs would vote on Hadi's bill?’

MCA faces flap over child conversion; US court to hear 1MDB seizure case

MCA faces flap over child conversion; US court to hear 1MDB seizure case

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

That was the (Bersih) month, that was

That was the (Bersih) month, that was

A society where ‘black is white and wrong is right’.

A royal humiliation for Mahathir

A royal humiliation for Mahathir

YOURSAY | ‘It would be quite suspicious if the withdrawal was made by the Conference of Rulers.’