Archive - 23 December 2016

Jamal defies council order, continues to operate his resort

Jamal defies council order, continues to operate his resort

Jamal reopens the resort with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and removes the 'seal' put up by Sabak Bernam District Council.

Fake US dollars, ringgit seized from MyKad syndicate member

Fake US dollars, ringgit seized from MyKad syndicate member

Police find the fake notes in a room the man, caught in a raid by National Registration Department, had occupied.

Don't tarnish your reputation to defend Najib, Rafizi tells minister

Don't tarnish your reputation to defend Najib, Rafizi tells minister

My poll shows people more confident with my calculation on MRT cost, than with PM’s or Johari Abdul Ghani’s, Rafizi adds.

Libyan plane hostage drama ends in Malta, hijackers in custody

Libyan plane hostage drama ends in Malta, hijackers in custody

UPDATED 11.40PM | Hijackers surrendered, Maltese PM tweets soon after all 111 passengers and seven crew members are released.

M’sian Gurdwaras Council wants action on ‘blasphemous’ book

M’sian Gurdwaras Council wants action on ‘blasphemous’ book

The Malaysian Gurdwaras Council which is the umbrella body of the Gurdwaras in Malaysia, is greatly disturbed at the many false facts stated about the Sikh religion in Ahmad Iqram Mohamad Noor’s book titled ‘Yahudi, Kristian, Hindu dan Buddha berasal daripada Islam’ in chapter 10 of the book. This narrow and biased writing about the Sikh religion has caused anger among the Sikh community.

Hadi ready to quit scholars union after flak for Teheran visit

Hadi ready to quit scholars union after flak for Teheran visit

UPDATED 8PM | The PAS chief says he’s ready to resign as International Union of Muslim Scholars vice-president.

PPIM to launch special fund to help family living in auctioned home

PPIM to launch special fund to help family living in auctioned home

He urged the public or Lee's family members who had any information on the good samaritan, to contact PPIM.

Berlin suspect vows revenge for Muslim deaths in purported IS video

Berlin suspect vows revenge for Muslim deaths in purported IS video

UPDATED 10.45PM | Islamic State releases a video purportedly showing the attack suspect vowing revenge for Muslims killed in Western airstrikes.

M'sia and two neighbours strengthen regional central banking cooperation

M'sia and two neighbours strengthen regional central banking cooperation

This is to promote the settlement of bilateral trade and direct investment in their local currencies.

BN still has to reach consensus on Act 355, says Khairy

BN still has to reach consensus on Act 355, says Khairy

UPDATED 5.50PM | Too premature to make any stand on behalf of BN, the Umno Youth chief says in response to Ahmad Maslan.

DAP starts donation to fund suspended UKM student's legal suit

DAP starts donation to fund suspended UKM student's legal suit

UPDATED 6.30PM | Dubbed 'Solidarity For Asheeq Ali', the campaign to raise RM5,000 will go on until Jan 24, 2017.

KJ denies Mukhriz's claim of resignation letter over 1MDB

KJ denies Mukhriz's claim of resignation letter over 1MDB

Minister dismisses Mukhriz's claim he was dissatisfied with the explanations on 1MDB.

Faulty capacitor caused Johor hospital fire, says minister

Faulty capacitor caused Johor hospital fire, says minister

UPDATED 5.05PM | 'Besides, there could have been inflammable material that caused the fire to spread rapidly.'

Redefining the Malay race

Redefining the Malay race

Racial labels we unwittingly accept are often inaccurate.

Student groups slam UM over disciplinary actions

Student groups slam UM over disciplinary actions

The undersigned, being former and current elected representatives of student unions, leaders of various student bodies hereby jointly issue the following statement:

Ling to know in March whether he can strike out Najib's suit

Ling to know in March whether he can strike out Najib's suit

Ling alleges Najib's suit is an abuse of the court process and that no reasonable reason was stated.

Police report filed on 'missing' allocation for Chinese schools

Police report filed on 'missing' allocation for Chinese schools

Finance Ministry says RM50 million disbursed in full, Education Ministry says otherwise.

FGV slips 4.94pct as EPF ceases to be shareholder

FGV slips 4.94pct as EPF ceases to be shareholder

At 12.30pm, the shares slipped eight sen to RM1.54 with 6.98 million shares changing hands.

Johor gov’t must keep its promise to ban usage of polystyrene

Johor gov’t must keep its promise to ban usage of polystyrene

I wish to congratulate the Selangor government for having the political will to go ahead and ban the use of polystyrene state-wide commencing from Jan 1, 2017 despite some objection from the public especially those in food and beverages industry. An offender is now liable to face a RM1,000 fine if caught using polystyrene packages from next year onwards.

Naming of Trump's trade adviser riles Chinese media

Naming of Trump's trade adviser riles Chinese media

The state organ warns of a 'showdown' after Peter Navarro is named trade council head.

Man taken off plane after verbal attack on Trump's daughter

Man taken off plane after verbal attack on Trump's daughter

He is booted off the flight after sniping at Ivanka Trump over her dad.

FGV cognisant of shareholders’ investment priorities, says CEO

FGV cognisant of shareholders’ investment priorities, says CEO

This is in response to the move taken by EPF to relinquish its shareholding in FGV.

Circumscribe the power of the PM again

Circumscribe the power of the PM again

I refer to the current uncertainties over the choice for the premiership should the opposition coalition win the next general election.

MIER hopes Eagle High purchase by Felda done at right price

MIER hopes Eagle High purchase by Felda done at right price

Further details on acquisition not disclosed as SPA is subject to approvals.

Students claim Dr M using Anis, their movement to topple Najib

Students claim Dr M using Anis, their movement to topple Najib

After he spoke at a forum last night, some students believe ex-PM is appearing to be on their side to push forth his agenda.

Amanah agrees with Dr M on not naming PM candidate now

Amanah agrees with Dr M on not naming PM candidate now

Main priority is to convince the rakyat they are more than qualified to have rakyat's trust and confidence.

Umno MP: Opposition united on 'slander', but not seats

Umno MP: Opposition united on 'slander', but not seats

Anuar Manap recalls what happened in Sarawak, where DAP and PKR locked horns.

'Mahafiraun' meets mahasiswa

'Mahafiraun' meets mahasiswa

Dr Mahathir faces off against student activist Anis Syafiqah Md Yusof over UUCA.

When mahasiswa met ‘mahafiraun’

When mahasiswa met ‘mahafiraun’

Student activist Anis Syafiqah shares the stage with Dr M in a battle of minds.

Ringgit opens slightly lower against greenback

Ringgit opens slightly lower against greenback

Short-term rates are expected to remain steady today on Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) continuous intervention.

Former AG Gani Patail called to the Bar

Former AG Gani Patail called to the Bar

UPDATED 12.12PM | Former Bar Council president says Gani is a fit and proper person to be admitted.

Woman held on suspicion of insulting Islam via Facebook

Woman held on suspicion of insulting Islam via Facebook

She is suspected of uploading statements that insulted the 'azan' and Islamic religion, says Johor police chief.

Weak earthquake hits Ranau, tremor felt

Weak earthquake hits Ranau, tremor felt

The morning tremor measures 3.4 on the Richter scale.

Outspoken Penang councillor Lim Mah Hui resigns

Outspoken Penang councillor Lim Mah Hui resigns

The fierce critic of reclamation and deforestation declines nomination for another term.

Alleged Berlin truck driver's Tunisian family in disbelief

Alleged Berlin truck driver's Tunisian family in disbelief

His impoverished Berber family, who helped him travel to Italy in 2011, are shocked at the news.

DPM'S younger brother Ahmad Dzulfikri dies

DPM'S younger brother Ahmad Dzulfikri dies

The 45-year-old passed away at Tuanku Mizan Armed Forces Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.

Germany says Tunisian's fingerprints found in Christmas market attack

Germany says Tunisian's fingerprints found in Christmas market attack

A hunt is under way across Europe for Anis Amri, 24, as Germany reels from its worst attack in decades.

Trump tweets about nuclear weapons, raising fears

Trump tweets about nuclear weapons, raising fears

The president-elect wants an expansion of the US nuclear capabilities.

Hadi can’t fight graft and work with kleptocrats at the same time

Hadi can’t fight graft and work with kleptocrats at the same time

YOURSAY | ‘To me, at this point in time, the opposition is toast…’

Zunar and the Sultan of Perak

Zunar and the Sultan of Perak

COMMENT | Clearly the sultan’s unexpected speech recently has perplexed many.

Minister hails conviction of Jho Low's ex-banker; Najib wants in on Ambank suit

Minister hails conviction of Jho Low's ex-banker; Najib wants in on Ambank suit

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

Dr M: I set aside enmity for Anwar, Kit Siang to fight Najib

Dr M: I set aside enmity for Anwar, Kit Siang to fight Najib

However the ex-premier remains unrepentant about his past actions.

1MDB-linked bankers found guilty, but what about the recipients?

1MDB-linked bankers found guilty, but what about the recipients?

YOURSAY | 'What process is Johari talking about? Process to 'cover up' the scandal further?'

Environmental activist 'puan sri' nabbed by Johor cops

Environmental activist 'puan sri' nabbed by Johor cops

UPDATED 2.07PM | She and an admin officer have been remanded three days.

'EPF can dump FGV, but settlers are stuck with growing pains'

'EPF can dump FGV, but settlers are stuck with growing pains'

Tuan Ibrahim says settlers are still repaying loans for the shares, which have lost 63.5 pct value.