Archive - 17 December 2016

This comes after Annuar had advised Tunku Ismail to decide if he wanted to become FAM chief.

Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi points out that Idris’ ministry had issued a letter to UM.

Salleh Said Keruak criticises opposition coalition for promising too much uncertainty.

‘Widespread hazardous tsunami waves are possible,’ says the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.

'I have instructed the ministry's legal advisers and the Drafting Unit of the AGC to look at all existing laws...'

‘I intend to get close to these youths so that they can be guided,’ she says.

Plan to upgrade existing freight railway line connecting Tanjung Pelepas and Pasir Gudang Port to accommodate passenger railway line being looked into.

Chinese Malaysians have attracted lots of attention lately. They are labelled as loud, rude and assertive. They are “cronies”, “schemers” and “corrupters”. They like to use money to settle problems, cut queue and gain favours.

The new administration's choice of a pro-Israel hardliner as the envoy also draws mixed reactions.

UPDATED 7.30PM | Civil activist Lawrence Jayaraj, DAP member Jimmy Wong and two other guests were also arrested.

Ahmad Zahid says he does not have information on the matter.

She however insists that PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim is still the choice as prime minister-designate

Even Arab countries don’t conduct khalwat raids says former finance ministry sec-gen Sheriff Kassim of G25.

UPDATED 3.10PM | BR1M not meant to encourage people to be dependent on gov't, he claims.

He was the ninth Malaysian suicide bomber to blow himself up in Syria for IS.

Key figures agree on the CIA's assessment that the Russians helped him win, reports Xinhua.

COMMENT | We should be looking ahead to winning the long-term war.

UPDATED 8.50PM | However, MRT Corp says Rafizi’s figures were incorrect.

Many have asked my thoughts on Roger Teoh - a young brilliant Malaysian who showed unbridled enthusiasm to contribute to Malaysia but so far, I have chosen to keep quiet. I’ve always had a soft spot for him as I strongly believed that this country needs young minds like his to help repair the damage Malaysia has gone through. Unfortunately, keeping mum has come to an end and I must now share my thoughts on this matter.

260 people, comprising locals and foreigners, have been detained in the country since 2013 for alleged involvement in militant groups.

ANALYSIS | PAS may be more agreeable to working with Harapan after this.

COMMENT | What is Malaysia's duty sitting in the United Nation's Security Council if not to voice out against acts of attrocities?

Rewcastle-Brown says PAS still has not initiated real legal action over RM90m claim.

Severe fine of up to 500,000 euros mooted if Facebook doesn't remove offending message within 24 hours.

Consumers are advised to store adequate supply to last during that period.

There are more than 150,000 refugees in Malaysia. Some have fallen in love with the locals.

PHOTO ESSAY | Boys aged between four and 12 bravely face the ritual of male circumcision.

YOURSAY | ‘Allying with PAS is like drinking poison to quench your thirst.’

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

Yong’s proposal to reconsider bumi privileges is dangerous, says Cheras Umno chief.

YOURSAY | Did NEP make the Malays stronger and the Chinese weaker?