Archive - 13 January 2017

Trump promises report on hacking within 90 days

Trump promises report on hacking within 90 days

UPDATED 11.50PM | His people will release a full report on allegations that Russians have a secret file of compromising information on him, he says.

Abang Johari's experience, maturity will further propel S'wak progress

Abang Johari's experience, maturity will further propel S'wak progress

UPDATED 10.12PM | So declare several ministers in their congatulatory messages on his appoinment as CM, while DPM Zahid pledges to help him.

Johor Orang Asli fenced off from farms, sacred graves dug up

Johor Orang Asli fenced off from farms, sacred graves dug up

Contractor working on Taman Negara Johor project is doing this, and even fenced off the forest, their action panel says.

Pirates attacking bigger ships off Philippines for ransom money

Pirates attacking bigger ships off Philippines for ransom money

Our advice is that Sulu and Celebes Seas should be avoided if at all possible, says one maritime expert.

With police control, no clash of chariots during Thaipusam

With police control, no clash of chariots during Thaipusam

UPDATED 6.01PM | PHEB and the Chettiars have agreed to organise their respective chariots separately, Ramasamy says.

Mara and UniKL told to stop Kelantan sponsorship

Mara and UniKL told to stop Kelantan sponsorship

The two entities are only allowed to provide education-related sponsorships for now, says minister.

FDI from China due to growing trade, not to shore up support

FDI from China due to growing trade, not to shore up support

To allege a certain country invests in Malaysia to shore up support is very misguided, deputy minister says.

CJ pleased with harsher punishment by environmental courts

CJ pleased with harsher punishment by environmental courts

UPDATED 4.23PM | 'I am glad the courts have seen an increase in penalties, not like before and enforcement has also improved.'

PKR rep reveals 'proof' of Malay reserve land cancellation

PKR rep reveals 'proof' of Malay reserve land cancellation

Lee Chean Chung discloses a written reply issued during last November's Pahang state assembly sitting.

Rafizi urges Bank Negara governor to probe Felda's RM1b loan

Rafizi urges Bank Negara governor to probe Felda's RM1b loan

Did the private finance deal involving Felda and Singapore firm Putra Star break any laws, Rafizi asks.

M’sia can and should be choosy on investments from China

M’sia can and should be choosy on investments from China

MP SPEAKS | What M’sia needs from China are investments that transfer technology and skills.

Suspected 'bomb specialist' nabbed in Penang

Suspected 'bomb specialist' nabbed in Penang

Police also seize pipe bombs, drugs and drug paraphernalia during the raid. 

Johari: M'sia won't end up like Sri Lanka, won't lease properties to China

Johari: M'sia won't end up like Sri Lanka, won't lease properties to China

He was responding to activist's warning on Malaysia's debts to China and the consequences of default.
 

Annuar: Thanks for showing transactions were legit

Annuar: Thanks for showing transactions were legit

In an obvious reference to Johor crown prince's FB posting, he says documents showed transparency.

'Don't be fixated with assessing the equilibrium level of ringgit'

'Don't be fixated with assessing the equilibrium level of ringgit'

This is not a right and productive thing to do, Bank Negara governor tells economic analysts and observers.

Lat hospitalised for heart problem

Lat hospitalised for heart problem

His brother says Lat is in ICU but his condition is stable.

Shame on you, Jho Low

Shame on you, Jho Low

COMMENT | Why does Low not go to Singapore voluntarily to clear his reputation?

Tengku Abdullah appointed Regent of Pahang

Tengku Abdullah appointed Regent of Pahang

The appointment was made with the consent of the Sultan of Pahang.

CJ: My successor has already been identified

CJ: My successor has already been identified

UPDATED 3.44PM | The chief justice says the Judicial Appointments Commission has been informed of his possible successor.

Apandi: AG's Chambers severely hit, but remains unshaken

Apandi: AG's Chambers severely hit, but remains unshaken

UPDATED 3.10PM | Bombarded with attacks and biased perceptions, AG says chambers will weather the storm with composure.

Guan Eng slams 'frivolous' sedition probe

Guan Eng slams 'frivolous' sedition probe

He reveals one of the five reports lodged against him was from a 13-year-old from Ampang.

'1MDB-linked BSI banker splurged RM27.4m on prime properties'

'1MDB-linked BSI banker splurged RM27.4m on prime properties'

Australian daily tracks the nine Gold Coast buys Yeo Jiawei made in just over a year.

Bersih: Public perception is shaped by EC's conduct

Bersih: Public perception is shaped by EC's conduct

Electoral reform group says the EC’s negative image is rooted in its own actions over the years.

A ride with Adenan Satem

A ride with Adenan Satem

COMMENT | A drive from Sematan to Kuching 17 years ago was revealing about the man.

Openness, transparency, accountability vital to eradicate graft

Openness, transparency, accountability vital to eradicate graft

COMMENT | The 1MDB scandal must be resolved promptly and its wrongdoers prosecuted.

AirAsia’s group COO Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin dies

AirAsia’s group COO Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin dies

The budget airline says he would be buried in Kota Seriemas, Negri Sembilan today.

NSTP ordered to pay Guan Eng RM300k for 'distorted' report

NSTP ordered to pay Guan Eng RM300k for 'distorted' report

This is in respect of a Berita Harian article over a consent judgment between Lim and Penang Umno Youth chief.

Time to take action against the wimps

Time to take action against the wimps

I find this perplexing - that even a VVIP’s allegations, purportedly made with documentary evidence, can be summarily ignored or cast aside. What has this country come to, really?

Abang Johari appointed S'wak CM

Abang Johari appointed S'wak CM

UPDATED 4.24PM | The 66-year-old political veteran takes over from the late Adenan Satem.

Far right leader visits Trump Tower, but no meetings with president-elect

Far right leader visits Trump Tower, but no meetings with president-elect

George Lombardi, a Trump friend who lives in Trump Tower, had coffee with Le Pen.

Ringgit opens lower against US dollar

Ringgit opens lower against US dollar

This is mainly due to a lack of demand for the ringgit ahead of the weekend, says a dealer.

Denial aside, lawyer wants MACC to probe Mara chief over Warriors claim

Denial aside, lawyer wants MACC to probe Mara chief over Warriors claim

Dr M's lawyer says Annuar Musa's mere denial of the K'tan team getting Mara funds isn't good enough.

German minister 'puzzled' by Trump's Nazi Germany tweet

German minister 'puzzled' by Trump's Nazi Germany tweet

This is over Trump's salvo after unverified reports of damaging Russian intelligence about him.

VIPs’ new year messages - what say you...

VIPs’ new year messages - what say you...

Is it customary, obligatory or a resolve when VIPs deliver new year messages?

Dollar, stocks fall after Trump’s lack of policy details

Dollar, stocks fall after Trump’s lack of policy details

Still, market participants were willing to cut Trump some slack.

Judiciary fails to help check EC’s powers

Judiciary fails to help check EC’s powers

YOURSAY | ‘No matter what, the perception is just that - both public institutions are tainted.’

Johor prince accuses Umno info chief of abuse; Jho Low is 'Eric Tan'

Johor prince accuses Umno info chief of abuse; Jho Low is 'Eric Tan'

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

It’s Faiz’s foot that did most of the talking

It’s Faiz’s foot that did most of the talking

YOURSAY | ‘He was there to receive the Fifa award, not to compete in Toastmasters International contest.’

How will Sarawak fare without Adenan?

How will Sarawak fare without Adenan?

Adenan's passing might delay Najib’s plan for early polls, says one analyst.

A leopard never changes its spots

A leopard never changes its spots

Capital and money have no motherland.

PBS relieved religious institutions are still tax-exempt

PBS relieved religious institutions are still tax-exempt

Second finance minister will be issuing letter of exemption soon, PBS sec-gen says.

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2017-01-12 6pm