Archive - 26 December 2016

Myanmar says gov't-linked Muslim murdered in Rakhine

Myanmar says gov't-linked Muslim murdered in Rakhine

The 28-year-old village administrator was found dead with knife wounds.

Passengers admit many don't use seat belts on express buses

Passengers admit many don't use seat belts on express buses

This comes after the Pagoh crash which killed 14.

Boy loses penis in botched circumcision, police confirm

Boy loses penis in botched circumcision, police confirm

Laser technique was used at the Kajang clinic, which is now under police probe.

Police probing video of bus driver on phone

Police probing video of bus driver on phone

This is after two videos allegedly taken by passengers go online.

Man stabs cop after being mistaken for waiter

Man stabs cop after being mistaken for waiter

The UTK member ordered roti canai, but the man wasn't restaurant staff.

Squid jig in tummy of dead dolphin found on Sabah coast

Squid jig in tummy of dead dolphin found on Sabah coast

The eight inch square jig caused severe trauma to the dolphin.

'Company didn't offer help to Pagoh crash bus driver'

'Company didn't offer help to Pagoh crash bus driver'

The family says no assistance has been given.

Why can't speak of justice at Christmas, Liow asked

Why can't speak of justice at Christmas, Liow asked

Liow says Lim Guan Eng was marring the Christmas spirit.

Young mum wades through Kemaman flood to save newborn

Young mum wades through Kemaman flood to save newborn

A harrowing experience for the mother, after her family home was inundated with waist-high waters early today.

Preliminary report on horror bus crash in two weeks

Preliminary report on horror bus crash in two weeks

A thorough investigation to identify the cause of the crash is being done, says Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research.

OIC envoy proposes new card to protect, legalise Rohingyas

OIC envoy proposes new card to protect, legalise Rohingyas

Proposed system will enable them to be employed and enrol their children in gov’t schools, says Syed Hamid Albar.

Education the key to Rohingya survival

Education the key to Rohingya survival

Informal classes run by NGOs give Rohingya children a better chance of communicating their woes and hopes...

Supply of drugs by entertainment outlets to youths worries police

Supply of drugs by entertainment outlets to youths worries police

An increasing number of such premises are used by addicts or traffickers to supply drugs to customers, says Kedah police chief.

Rafizi to use Felda-Eagle High deal to topple BN

Rafizi to use Felda-Eagle High deal to topple BN

This gives me the opportunity to enter Felda estates to explain Najib's responsibility in the deal, the PKR veep adds.

Police probing cause of bus crash at Pagoh

Police probing cause of bus crash at Pagoh

Accident that killed 14 will be thoroughly investigated, says Johor deputy police chief.

DRB-Hicom sponsors 2016 Paralympics medallists for umrah

DRB-Hicom sponsors 2016 Paralympics medallists for umrah

The four Malaysian medal winners and 15 others leave for Makkah today, for a 12-day pilgrimage.

‘Badut’ and ‘dedak’ - satires laugh at us laughing at our national buffoons

‘Badut’ and ‘dedak’ - satires laugh at us laughing at our national buffoons

COMMENT | What is new, however, is their increasing relevance on the present political fiasco.

Gov't asks for more info on FB users this year

Gov't asks for more info on FB users this year

Putrajaya made 19 requests on 35 Facebook users up to June this year.

BR1M an accepted policy worldwide, says Khairy

BR1M an accepted policy worldwide, says Khairy

UPDATED 5.25PM | 'This is nonsense, and yet people still believe his claptrap.'

Spad: Higher bus fares could curb bus crashes

Spad: Higher bus fares could curb bus crashes

This could discourage drivers from 'chasing trips', Syed Hamid says.

No change in long-distance bus industry despite 2014 report

No change in long-distance bus industry despite 2014 report

2014 Genting bus crash report ticked off agencies and recommended actions, on which Kluang MP demands action.

Serving as commander-in-chief a privilege, says Barack Obama

Serving as commander-in-chief a privilege, says Barack Obama

Outgoing US president pledges continued commitment to service members in a Christmas visit to a Hawaii Marine Corps base.

Anina not Srikandi chief as wing doesn't exist yet, Bersatu says

Anina not Srikandi chief as wing doesn't exist yet, Bersatu says

Party women’s wing has not yet been set up, and she remains supreme leadership council member, says sec-gen Shahruddin.

Fighting back - how Indonesia's elite police turned the tide on militants

Fighting back - how Indonesia's elite police turned the tide on militants

Data shows large number of foiled militant plots in Indonesia, with elite unit having honed skills since its creation in 2002.

Typhoon eases, but Philippines braces for floods, mudslides

Typhoon eases, but Philippines braces for floods, mudslides

UPDATED 5.40PM | Police say two dead, more than 300,000 people spent Christmas in shelter areas.

63 flood victims in Terengganu evacuated to relief centres

63 flood victims in Terengganu evacuated to relief centres

UPDATED 2.45PM | Heavy rain since yesterday causes 17 families in Kemaman to be evacuated to three centres.

Thailand marks 12th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami disaster

Thailand marks 12th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami disaster

Commemorative activities organised every year since 2004 are to prepare locals in case another disaster strikes.

Orang Asli want to meet Negri Sembilan MB on their land

Orang Asli want to meet Negri Sembilan MB on their land

Meeting is to avoid confusion over state’s plan to gazette 68 native villages, they say.

Republican Party heralds 'good news of a new King' on Christmas

Republican Party heralds 'good news of a new King' on Christmas

But its leaders do not name this 'king', so it is unclear whether the person is newly-elected US president, Donald Trump.

Iskandar Development Region grows, with voters as well…

Iskandar Development Region grows, with voters as well…

MP SPEAKS | With the number of residents expected to grow significantly in IDR the next 10 years, EC should increase parliamentary seats as well.

Khairuddin: Muhyiddin must clear himself of affair allegations

Khairuddin: Muhyiddin must clear himself of affair allegations

Call comes in light of claims of alleged sexting scandal that caused Anina Saadudin to be stripped of her post.

‘Many errors about Buddhism in Ahmad Iqram’s book’

‘Many errors about Buddhism in Ahmad Iqram’s book’

I refer to the book, ‘Yahudi, Kristian, Hindu dan Buddha berasal daripada Islam?’ by Ahmad Iqram Mohamad Noor, Chapter 7 (Agama Buddha Berasal Daripada Islam). There are too many mistakes. Suffice to mention a few here:

Before BR1M, there was Wang Ehsan, Salleh reminds Dr M

Before BR1M, there was Wang Ehsan, Salleh reminds Dr M

Former PM’s claim BR1M is illegal is astonishing, adds the communications and multimedia minister.

Singer George Michael of Wham! fame dies at 53

Singer George Michael of Wham! fame dies at 53

He then forged a career as a successful solo artist with sometimes sexually provocative lyrics.

Felda reassures settlers on controversial Eagle High deal

Felda reassures settlers on controversial Eagle High deal

Plan to acquire a 37pct stake in Indonesia’s PT Eagle High done in favourable transaction, says Felda.

Banking on Malaysia's dynamic finance industry: a returnee shares his story

Banking on Malaysia's dynamic finance industry: a returnee shares his story

The finance industry has played an important role in facilitating the economic transformation and growth of Malaysia’s economy. In the face of rapid changes and uncertainty in the global economic and financial environment, the outlook for Malaysia’s financial and banking sector remains stable, driven by Malaysian banks’ strong capital, stable funding levels and continued high degree of Government support.

What happened to them?

What happened to them?

As events have shown, not everyone shares these values.

Here’s a way forward - Noor Farida as PM candidate

Here’s a way forward - Noor Farida as PM candidate

YOURSAY | ‘Strange times demand ‘strange’ measures. Do you have any better ideas…?’

Those behind the FGV debacle are 'un-sackable'

Those behind the FGV debacle are 'un-sackable'

YOURSAY | 'Perkasa should know better than to suggest the sacking of Mohd Isa Samad, who clearly cannot be sacked. Why was he appointed to head Felda in the first place?'