Archive - 27 December 2016

Spad probes smoking and phone-using bus driver

Spad probes smoking and phone-using bus driver

Errant driver was caught on camera by passengers. 

New Year's discount for MEX highway users

New Year's discount for MEX highway users

Maju Expressway is offering a 10pct discount from midnight of New Year's Eve.

Wife beater jailed for 15 months

Wife beater jailed for 15 months

The unemployed man appeals for lighter sentence as they have young children.

Penis reattached after botched circumcision

Penis reattached after botched circumcision

HKL surgical team conducted the surgery on the same night.

'Tuhan Harun' followers sentenced to death for murder

'Tuhan Harun' followers sentenced to death for murder

They murdered a Jabatan Agama Islam Pahang officer.

No seat swaps, Sarawak DAP chief says

No seat swaps, Sarawak DAP chief says

Chong Chieng Jen says it is all about winnability, not seat swaps.

Police urged to investigate Ipoh welfare home abuse case

Police urged to investigate Ipoh welfare home abuse case

'Two police reports had been made and we are leaving it to the police to further investigate the case.'

Mother of four jailed 14 days, fined for stealing chocolates

Mother of four jailed 14 days, fined for stealing chocolates

Shoe seller pleads guilty to shoplifting chocolates on Christmas day.

IGP: Penang not transit hub for drug trafficking

IGP: Penang not transit hub for drug trafficking

Government drafting a new policy in facing the drug threat in this country, Khalid says.
 

Foundation's director, accountant deny cheating more than 2,000 people

Foundation's director, accountant deny cheating more than 2,000 people

Two remanded over alleged umrah package scam in Kuala Terengganu.

Legal action mulled over 'Kit Siang to be DPM' report

Legal action mulled over 'Kit Siang to be DPM' report

'I had never, at any time, discussed such a question with Mahathir.'

'MRT 1 twice as expensive as similar projects'

'MRT 1 twice as expensive as similar projects'

Rafizi Ramli points out how similar projects in Barcelona and Seoul were far cheaper.

'Najib's human rights advocacy should apply in Malaysia, too'

'Najib's human rights advocacy should apply in Malaysia, too'

'It shouldn’t just be for the Rohingya in Malaysia, it should be for all refugees based on the UN refugees covenant.'

Anina to explain everything soon, says aide

Anina to explain everything soon, says aide

The Bersatu founding member will hold a press conference next week.

2016-12-27

2016-12-27

Felda must take criticism seriously

Felda must take criticism seriously

I think there are genuine concerns expressed by various quarters on Felda’s proposed purchase of a 37 percent stake in PT Eagle High Plantation (EHP) in Indonesia.

Rafizi poses questions to PM on Felda-Eagle High Plantations deal

Rafizi poses questions to PM on Felda-Eagle High Plantations deal

Among others, he wants to know if Najib instructed any official to continue with the purchase.

Stop being arrogant and respect the media, Wanita MCA tells Guan Eng

Stop being arrogant and respect the media, Wanita MCA tells Guan Eng

'Lim Guan Eng should learn that the media should be granted respect for their freedom, ethics and professionalism.'

Twenty-nine lawmakers leave S Korean President Park’s party

Twenty-nine lawmakers leave S Korean President Park’s party

The group established a new party tentatively named the New Conservative Party.

The Diplomat article claims Najib's Rohingya approach poses terror risk

The Diplomat article claims Najib's Rohingya approach poses terror risk

Article also claims how Malaysian PM attempted to 'bait' Indonesian president Jokowi.

Malaysians working abroad eligible to contribute to EPF

Malaysians working abroad eligible to contribute to EPF

Registration can be made at the EPF office by filling out a special form and payment can be made at the counter or via agents. 

BR1M not corruption, Wan Azizah disagrees with Dr M

BR1M not corruption, Wan Azizah disagrees with Dr M

UPDATED 3.40PM | She describes it as the personal opinion of the former prime minister.

Fare hike won't lead to fewer bus crashes, Spad told

Fare hike won't lead to fewer bus crashes, Spad told

Fixed a time limit for bus drivers to drive in a day, which should be eight hours a day, says consumer group.

Never giving up on Anwar becoming PM, Wan Azizah cites Mandela

Never giving up on Anwar becoming PM, Wan Azizah cites Mandela

UPDATED 3.10PM | She also says Pakatan Harapan will discuss appointing a 'transitional' prime minister.

Bank Negara tells financial institutions to heed FSA reporting obligations

Bank Negara tells financial institutions to heed FSA reporting obligations

It has initiated actions against financial institution for failure to promptly notify BNM of a significant audit finding involving the fixing of the US$/RM exchange rate.

Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill

Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill

The drill comes amid renewed tension over Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own.

Report: Loopholes allowed 1MDB funds to be 'laundered' through law firms

Report: Loopholes allowed 1MDB funds to be 'laundered' through law firms

Standards for normal accounts do not apply to trust accounts of law firms, says WSJ.

Report: DAP, PKR to swap Sarawak seats

Report: DAP, PKR to swap Sarawak seats

Discussions set to take place as early as next month, reports Borneo Post.

Indonesia court to proceed with blasphemy trial of Ahok

Indonesia court to proceed with blasphemy trial of Ahok

UPDATED 1.15PM | Lawyers for the Jakarta governor had moved to strike down the case.

Four UM students seek declaration suspension unconstitutional

Four UM students seek declaration suspension unconstitutional

UPDATED 1.55PM | They were suspended for one term for taking part in the 'Tangkap MO1' rally in August.

Ringgit opens slightly lower against greenback

Ringgit opens slightly lower against greenback

At 9am, the local unit slid to trade at 4.4750/4800 against the US dollar from last Friday's close of 4.4725/4755.

Even churches speak of 1MDB, Kit Siang tells Liow

Even churches speak of 1MDB, Kit Siang tells Liow

He notes Archbishop Leow's urging for the church to speak out against injustice and wrongdoing, or 'we are not doing our duty'.

Maria, Jamal urged to settle defamation suit

Maria, Jamal urged to settle defamation suit

UPDATED 12.57PM | 'Parties are advised to try to settle the matter. The next case management has been fixed on Jan 9.'

New Egyptian law establishes media regulator picked by president

New Egyptian law establishes media regulator picked by president

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will pick the chairperson and members of a new media council under a law passed yesterday.

Paul Low’s bad advice to the Christian community

Paul Low’s bad advice to the Christian community

‘Using religion always results in self-inflicted wounds.’

PM wants feedback from MRT commuters

PM wants feedback from MRT commuters

Those who have taken a ride can give their views or recommendation at @MRTMalaysia, says Najib.

No one's above the law, Amanah says on 'royal logging'

No one's above the law, Amanah says on 'royal logging'

Salahuddin wants Johor MB to explain if the logging, as claimed by Peka president, is taking place.

Be an honourable team player

Be an honourable team player

My topic today pertains to the recent tiffs between the Penang state government and Dr Lim Mah Hui and Roger Teoh respectively. It is about team, teamwork and team leader.

Why intervene in Zaid’s suit if PM had committed no wrong?

Why intervene in Zaid’s suit if PM had committed no wrong?

YOURSAY | ‘If Najib intervenes, the inference is that he has indeed many things to hide.’

Dr M - once a spin doctor, always a spin doctor

Dr M - once a spin doctor, always a spin doctor

YOURSAY | 'Mahathir's response about the UUCA is preposterous, to say the least. '

Bus crash inaction; Rafizi takes on Felda; Guan Eng grinch

Bus crash inaction; Rafizi takes on Felda; Guan Eng grinch

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

The love of money Part II

The love of money Part II

We must all speak up against all of them.