Archive - 16 January 2017

'Secular politicians confusing public on Act 355'

'Secular politicians confusing public on Act 355'

Mahamad Naser, a legal expert, says certain parties are purposely taking advantage of the motion to amend the act.

Tremors in Peninsular Malaysia as quake hits near Medan

Tremors in Peninsular Malaysia as quake hits near Medan

The quake measuring at 5.5 on the Richter scale hits at 8.42pm. 

No bomb in JB, just evacuation drill

No bomb in JB, just evacuation drill

This after rumours of a bomb at Johor-Singapore checkpoint.

Apex court will determine on Malay reserve land issue in Kedah

Apex court will determine on Malay reserve land issue in Kedah

This comes after Federal Court grants Affin Bank leave to appeal against a Court of Appeal decision.

Zahid pledges to help S'wak realise Adenan's undertaking

Zahid pledges to help S'wak realise Adenan's undertaking

The DPM urges people of Sarawak to extend their full support to Abang Johari, the new CM.

If welfare is a bribe, then Selangor should lead by example

If welfare is a bribe, then Selangor should lead by example

You would think this topic would be over by now, but apparently Selangor Mentri Besar Azmin Ali just can’t let it go.

Disciplinary hearing for UM quartet who hounded Arul postponed

Disciplinary hearing for UM quartet who hounded Arul postponed

UPDATED 8.35PM | If found guilty, the four can be fined up to RM200, suspended, or expelled.

Gobbling up ‘The Commons’ in the name of Greed

Gobbling up ‘The Commons’ in the name of Greed

Will sunrise look like morning in our children’s eyes
Blocked by a 280 hectares man-made island with a concrete jungle soaring high
Will our joy at the smooth-coated otters flirting in the shimmering waters be deprived
As Greed gobbles up the sea impacting marine life and fisherfolk struggling to survive

Lawyer: S'pore court did not implicate Rosmah

Lawyer: S'pore court did not implicate Rosmah

NoorHajran also takes issue with the widely spread photo of Rosmah Down Under.

Officials clarify Duterte's warning of martial law

Officials clarify Duterte's warning of martial law

They say the president has no plan of declaring martial law in the country despite his earlier warning. 

Cops raid apartment in Malacca, seize drugs worth RM484k

Cops raid apartment in Malacca, seize drugs worth RM484k

Malacca police detain a businessman who is believed to be a drug trafficker.

Woman charged with murdering and abusing own children

Woman charged with murdering and abusing own children

Court to try mother of four for killing one of her twins and abusing her other children, including a toddler.

MB tells exco to explain outrage over plastic bag charge

MB tells exco to explain outrage over plastic bag charge

Azmin also clarifies Mahathir's remarks regarding BR1M.

'Don't make negative statements against Adenan'

'Don't make negative statements against Adenan'

People should consider the feelings of his family members, says state minister.

Feb 13 decision on Tian Chua's 'insulting cop's modesty' case

Feb 13 decision on Tian Chua's 'insulting cop's modesty' case

If convicted of the offence, Chua risks facing a maximum five-year imprisonment or fine or both.

Najib holds closed-door meeting with Kedah Umno leaders

Najib holds closed-door meeting with Kedah Umno leaders

However, there is no statement issued on the meeting so far.

Women cheat death after car plunges into river

Women cheat death after car plunges into river

The women sustained only minor injuries, and are being treated at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

'Demand, supply imbalance among reason for ringgit's decline'

'Demand, supply imbalance among reason for ringgit's decline'

Bank Negara governor says when the demand for the currency falls, it will consequently depreciate.

MRT charges fares from tomorrow

MRT charges fares from tomorrow

The service involves the first phase between Sungai Buloh and Semantan, involving 12 stations.

Gerakan wants to swap four seats

Gerakan wants to swap four seats

There has been discussions with other component parties but final decision rests with Najib. 

'Datuk Seri' in bolt cutter assault turns himself in

'Datuk Seri' in bolt cutter assault turns himself in

Man who allegedly assaulted security guard over clamp on his car in Penang surrenders to police.

No haste to build KL-S'pore HSR, says Spad chair

No haste to build KL-S'pore HSR, says Spad chair

Syed Hamid Albar shoots down suggestions that the HSR can be done in just five years.

Khalid: None who assaulted me were in police line-up

Khalid: None who assaulted me were in police line-up

Police just put up the bystanders present during attack on me at Parliament, says Shah Alam MP.

Shahrir dismisses Rafizi's warning of RM7.8b loss if FGV delisted

Shahrir dismisses Rafizi's warning of RM7.8b loss if FGV delisted

The Felda chairperson says the Pandan MP's calculations are 'not proper math'..

World Bank: External developments will drive ringgit’s movement

World Bank: External developments will drive ringgit’s movement

One factor likely to move the ringgit is changes in the United States' fiscal policy, says its senior economist.

1MDB scandal and lack of trust necessitates NCC2, says Nazir

1MDB scandal and lack of trust necessitates NCC2, says Nazir

The CIMB chief who mooted the council says 1MDB controversy has intensified the competition for power.

Technical glitch cripples Shell stations

Technical glitch cripples Shell stations

UPDATED 5PM | Shell Malaysia however denies reports claiming that all its petrol stations have ceased operation.

Death row inmate's mum sues Putrajaya, wants action against S'pore

Death row inmate's mum sues Putrajaya, wants action against S'pore

UPDATED 2.10PM | V Eswary argues that Putrajaya has an obligation to protect her son's life.

The TN50 preparation should adopt a two-way consultative process

The TN50 preparation should adopt a two-way consultative process

Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has made a flying start in his race to prepare for the 2050 National Transformation (TN50) discourse.

Annuar: I'm not interested in suing accusers

Annuar: I'm not interested in suing accusers

UPDATED 3.54PM | The Mara chief says he'd be unfit for the 'YB' title if he did abuse public funds.

Turkish Airlines cargo jet crash kills at least 20 in Kyrgyzstan

Turkish Airlines cargo jet crash kills at least 20 in Kyrgyzstan

Rescue workers recover body of pilot, airport administration says plane was trying to land in fog.

Plastic politics

Plastic politics

COMMENT | Recycle wastes and show to the politicians that Malaysians are ‘bersih’.

Mahfuz raps PAS for not sending reps to Bersatu launch

Mahfuz raps PAS for not sending reps to Bersatu launch

The PAS lawmaker terms this as inappropriate and a mistake.

UKM activist applies to transfer his case to UM4's judge

UKM activist applies to transfer his case to UM4's judge

Asheeq Ali wants his legal challenge to be heard by judge who’ll hear a similar challenge against UM students.

Winding up 1MDB not end of story for those behind debt scandal

Winding up 1MDB not end of story for those behind debt scandal

COMMENT | Liquidating it is a given, but more important is what happens to those responsible.

One of the first tasks of a non-BN federal government

One of the first tasks of a non-BN federal government

MP SPEAKS | A new government replacing Umno/BN in Putrajaya will 'chase down every penny from 1MDB'.

MP shoots down Zahid's praise of China's policing methods

MP shoots down Zahid's praise of China's policing methods

UPDATED 10.24AM | N Surendran says China's poor rights record is hardly a good model for crime fighting.

Reopen case into Najib's RM2.6b 'donation', Apandi told

Reopen case into Najib's RM2.6b 'donation', Apandi told

Dr M's lawyer says this is after S'pore conviction of Swiss banker Sturzenegger in a 1MDB-linked probe.

Runaway global inequality could 'pull societies apart', warns Oxfam

Runaway global inequality could 'pull societies apart', warns Oxfam

This growing inequality increases crime and insecurity, and undermines the fight to end poverty, says report issued to WEF.

Enforcement, not more laws

Enforcement, not more laws

If only Najib would use his magic touch.

Dr M has gone too far, says Johor sultan

Dr M has gone too far, says Johor sultan

UPDATED 10.05AM | Sultan Ibrahim in an interview in The Star today roasts Mahathir for allegations against Johor.

Trump says more countries could leave EU over migration

Trump says more countries could leave EU over migration

Brexit wouldn't have occurred if Britain hadn't been forced to take in so many refugees, adds the president-elect.

Apandi, perhaps you’re the problem, not public perception

Apandi, perhaps you’re the problem, not public perception

YOURSAY | ‘The AGs of S'pore, Switzerland, US and others have found irregularities in 1MDB, but...’

How much did EPF lose from its investment in FGV?

How much did EPF lose from its investment in FGV?

YOURSAY | ‘Assuming it sold all the 6.8 percent it bought at half the purchased price, EPF lost RM500 million...’

Jomo says BR1M good but handling bad; PM, DPM praise China

Jomo says BR1M good but handling bad; PM, DPM praise China

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

US must release two Malaysians in Guantanamo

US must release two Malaysians in Guantanamo

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) is shocked to find out that two Malaysians have been subjected to detention without trial for allegedly over 10 years in the United States of America’s infamous detention facility in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.(FMT News, Jan 7, 2017).

Dr M must decide, is BR1M a form of corruption or not?

Dr M must decide, is BR1M a form of corruption or not?

On Saturday, Dr Mahathir Mohamad shocked his supporters in Shah Alam when he confirmed that the opposition coalition will introduce a new tax system to replace the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and also maintain the direct cash assistance programme Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia (BR1M).

OIC members urged to support Food Flotilla for Myanmar

OIC members urged to support Food Flotilla for Myanmar

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim) urges the special meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers due to be held on Jan 19, 2017 to issue a statement to endorse and support the NGO-initiated Food Flotilla for Myanmar.