Archive - 12 January 2017

As of 8pm today, 37 reports have been lodged in 12 police districts against several Facebook account holders.

Critics of prime minister increasingly becoming targets, says Human Rights Watch's World Report.

Minister reveals law being amended to penalise employers who hire illegal workers with RM100,000 fine.

Syed Saddiq dares the Ketereh MP to lodge a report against the Johor crown prince if his allegations are false.

A DAP source says this is is for sedition over Lim's statement about Act 355.

This comes after the state executive council lifted the decision to comply with a court ruling.

'The proposal to take FGV private must come at the right price.'

The 'war' must not only be fought on the battlefield but through ideas as well, says Rex Tillerson.

This is pending a Federal Court decision in Adnan Yaakob's case on whether a public servant can file a defamation suit.

Report says Low explained to Falcon branch manager that he used the name occasionally for 'security reasons'.

An article published in The Diplomat outlines the reasons as to why the PM will win the next polls.

Johari also dismisses any speculation of the govt reintroducing capital control as it is not in sync with the country's open economic policy.

The Sultan of Brunei, Taib Mahmud and his wife, Najib Razak and his wife, join thousands of people for the funeral.

'But let us observe the seven-day mourning period for him first, Rundi says.

Apandi Ali says corruption, like an untreated termite infestation, can cause ruin.

The postponement shows the gov't practices human trading, charges former MTUC head. 

Floods have become just ‘any other’ news for us Malaysians these days. It’s a yearly anticipation and battle to fight with. I remember reading that one of the flood victim, Isa Kassim, 65 from Kuala Berang, telling the reporters from Bernama that this is the worst flood in 30 years.

Nazri says BN's win in the last Sarawak election was 'single-handedly' because of Adenan.

“When God gives me a new lease of life, he must be trying to drop a message to give me a hint of what I have to do” - Chief Minister of Sarawak Adenan Satem

UPDATED 6.25PM | He also shares a fishing tale of how the fish which opens its mouth often gets hooked.

UPDATED 4.47PM | There are still issues which have yet to be ironed out with countries sending foreign workers here, says the tourism and culture minister. 

State PKR leader said he found the late CM open-minded and willing to listen.

Many line route to cemetery to pay their last respects.

ANALYSIS | Will the supremo Taib Mahmud pick Abang Johari, Awang Tengah or Uggah?

Ever so often pictures of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (JPAM) are featured in the many Malaysian news media holding pythons and cobras caught by their men.

Everyone under the sun have been blamed. George Soros, the CIA, and the list goes on.

Have operations like Fox-Hunt and Sky-Net to bring back fugitives to face justice, says DAP veteran.

The ‘no plastic’ policy is not something which is new. It has for a long time been implemented successfully in many countries. In Malaysia, since its first introduction by the Penang state government in 2009, the no plastic campaign has gained tremendous traction. Today various state governments have declared no plastic day every day albeit applying different implementation mechanisms.

The recent horrific paedophile exposure in Malaysia has made some aware of the extensive nature and risk to children of these perverted individuals. Unfortunately many parents, including professionals, have made little change in their lives to protect their children. They remain blasé (unmoved) as to the threat and continue to expose their children and families to this danger. Kindly allow me to give one clear example.

PPIM negotiates with bank for couple who had their house auctioned off - and given back by a good samaritan - to keep it.

However, supplies for the month to India's Reliance, HMEL and Malaysia's Petronas are cut.

Even if it is not China, we will oppose any nation that does the same, explains Amanah MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah.

Leaks from the intelligence community led to some US media outlets reporting unsubstantiated claims, he says.

Back then, it was about what the fans could not see.

It is acting against four who held up anti-1MDB placards at an event featuring Arul Kanda Kandasamy.

Sending the teen to Henry Gurney school instead of jail is already lenient enough, says court.

Other than Malaysia, second finance minister says, investors have not many options out there.

In his latest salvo on Annuar Musa, the Johor crown prince reveals letters and receipts.

New rule requiring conversion of 75pct of export proceeds is hurting exporters, says Penang CM.

UPDATED 2PM | City Hall does not suggest how the two groups should split the bill.

Sungkai has become an unlikely battleground for an election that embattled prime minister is expected to call this year.

One of the men possessed images on Islamic State's influence, including that of a homemade shoe bomb in his mobile phone. 

The loss would be very strongly felt as Adenan was well-loved by Sarawakians.

More than a dozen police reports lodged so far against four Facebook accounts, say Sarawak police. 

'The current perception portrays the EC as if we are doing things to help certain parties win,' says Mohd Hashim.

COMMENT | Politicians would rather spend time on big projects than on the simple things in life.

Penang Forum wants more briefings on it and for feedback period to be extended till March, in view of the festive period.

It was his first press conference since winning the Nov 8 election.

The high-income nation ambition or the ‘numbers game’ has been our central economic discussion for the past seven years. Countless policies have been crafted for this endgame but the solution remains elusive.

‘As the chief minister, I do not condone individuals who are involved in corruption...’

OBITUARY | Adenan united Sarawakians, was respected by friends and foes but there's still much to do for Sarawak's legacy.

Canon’s Pixma E-series debunks the ever-present myth that ink has to cost a bomb if you buy a printer.

YOURSAY | ‘If anyone in the world needs to hear that, it would be him.’

'He is a footballer and he does his talking on the pitch...’

‘Football fans weren't expecting a ‘I have a dream speech’.’

City-dwellers approached admit that petty bribery is something M’sians engage in.

YOURSAY | ‘The PM is dishing out sound advice on corruption. And with a straight face too.’

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