Archive - 20 January 2017

Hope fading in Myanmar, UN human rights rapporteur says

Hope fading in Myanmar, UN human rights rapporteur says

The trip has been under the shadow of people's fear of reprisal for speaking to her, says the South Korean academician.

Donald Trump prepares to take office, as thousands flock to National Mall

Donald Trump prepares to take office, as thousands flock to National Mall

Trump and his wife, Melania, are greeted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on a red carpet.

Maritime agency evacuates sick German woman from cruise ship

Maritime agency evacuates sick German woman from cruise ship

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency ferries her from ship heading for Thailand to the Kuala Terengganu hospital.

Floods hit Terengganu again, after continuous heavy rain

Floods hit Terengganu again, after continuous heavy rain

UPDATED 10.53PM | So far, five relief centres have been opened in Besut to accommodate the flood victims.

Dr M says not against Chinese but mass immigration, cites Trump's wall

Dr M says not against Chinese but mass immigration, cites Trump's wall

He says powerful China companies will also hurt Chinese Malaysian businesses.

Mahathir: I made a mistake, MCA requested for DPM post

Mahathir: I made a mistake, MCA requested for DPM post

The former prime minister claims he mentioned DAP by mistake.

After handing out free petrol, MP wants FT Ministry dissolved

After handing out free petrol, MP wants FT Ministry dissolved

DAP’s Lim Lip Eng slams minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor for proposal to ban the 'kapcai' in the city centre.

KiniTV, director fail to get charges dropped

KiniTV, director fail to get charges dropped

The AG's Chambers has rejected the letter of representation submitted by KiniTV and Steven Gan.

On-site police reports a great convenience

On-site police reports a great convenience

The police ought to be congratulated for initiating a pilot project starting Jan 21 allowing drivers and motorcyclists involved in minor accidents on the North-South Expressway between Sungai Besi and Seremban to make police reports at the scene of accident.

S'gor 'deeply affected' by redelineation exercise, court told

S'gor 'deeply affected' by redelineation exercise, court told

Lawyer Cyrus Das says the uneven distribution of voters has given BN the advantage in the coming general election.

Liow: Gov't yet to decide on rewarding parties that locate MH370

Liow: Gov't yet to decide on rewarding parties that locate MH370

'I'm stressing here that we will not make any decision as long as we don't have credible (new) evidence.'

Ships avoid new 'pirate hot spot' in waters west of the Philippines

Ships avoid new 'pirate hot spot' in waters west of the Philippines

There have been 16 attacks since last March on ships in the Sulu and Celebes Seas, over a dozen crew are held hostage.

Do we deserve the gov’t that we have?

Do we deserve the gov’t that we have?

We must also count our blessings, not only the curses.

Fruitless search for MH370 could mean bountiful catches for fishermen

Fruitless search for MH370 could mean bountiful catches for fishermen

'Fish can be worth thousands and thousands of dollars a piece out there.'

Sister-in-law accuses ex-MACC top man Bahri of abusing power

Sister-in-law accuses ex-MACC top man Bahri of abusing power

However, a source close to Bahri denies the claim concerning a family dispute over wealth.

Foreign, Malaysian lawyers disappointed with MH370 search halt

Foreign, Malaysian lawyers disappointed with MH370 search halt

International obligations require Malaysia to continue its search for the missing airplane, they say.

Pollster: Rafizi's survey paints rosy picture but it's a thorny path ahead

Pollster: Rafizi's survey paints rosy picture but it's a thorny path ahead

'It's omitting the elephant-sized reality that Pakatan Harapan cannot win over enough Malays to challenge BN.'

Ushering in the TN50

Ushering in the TN50

A jubilant Prime Minister and crowd flashing the open palm hand gesture, symbolising TN50.

Rights group files legal request on Trump business ties

Rights group files legal request on Trump business ties

'We have serious concerns that Donald Trump will be in violation of the Constitution on Day One.'

Bank Negara’s reserves fall to US$94.3b as of Jan 13

Bank Negara’s reserves fall to US$94.3b as of Jan 13

The central bank says reserves are sufficient to finance 8.7 months of retained imports.

My words were twisted, Dr M tells Kit Siang during meet

My words were twisted, Dr M tells Kit Siang during meet

The pair meet in Kuala Lumpur this morning to exchange views on various issues.

Man detained in connection with viral assault video

Man detained in connection with viral assault video

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar tells others involved in the assault to surrender.

Not wanting Kit Siang, or son as DPM not racist, says minister

Not wanting Kit Siang, or son as DPM not racist, says minister

Abdul Rahman Dahlan engages in a tweet-for-tat on Dr Mahathir and DAP's alleged DPM post.

California prepares for battle with Trump

California prepares for battle with Trump

The largest US state prepares to resist Trump's agenda on immigration, climate change and healthcare.

Report: M'sia withheld crucial data that could help find MH370

Report: M'sia withheld crucial data that could help find MH370

An Australian news website makes these shocking claims in an exclusive article.

Survey shows M'sian business confidence slightly up in Q4 2016

Survey shows M'sian business confidence slightly up in Q4 2016

ACCA and IMA Global survey found gov'ts in many markets, including Malaysia, are still firmly in austerity mode.

Jho Low's kin allowed to replace trustee in bid to fight US$370mil asset seizure

Jho Low's kin allowed to replace trustee in bid to fight US$370mil asset seizure

NZ judge allows change of trustee as Low's relatives move to protect assets from US DOJ's seizure.

Chettiars should be graceful to accept changes

Chettiars should be graceful to accept changes

It has been settled. The Penang Hindu Endowment board (PHEB) will come out with their own golden chariot that will carry the Murugan vel from the Queens Street Mariamman temple to the hilltop Murugan temple before the Thaipusam festival and bring it back after the festival.

Appellate court orders student activists to proceed with PAA trial

Appellate court orders student activists to proceed with PAA trial

The Court of Appeal dismisses their application to refer a constitutional question to the Federal Court.

Najib: We can emulate Dubai's success with Forest City

Najib: We can emulate Dubai's success with Forest City

'Today Dubai has become a great metropolis and its people earn high incomes.'

How to study Johor’s ‘Forest City’

How to study Johor’s ‘Forest City’

Beyond emotional outbursts and sentimentality.

Najib: I don't call him 'Tun' Mahathir, but 'U-turn' Mahathir

Najib: I don't call him 'Tun' Mahathir, but 'U-turn' Mahathir

'He said Kit Siang is a racist, anti-Islam and anti-Malay. Suddenly, he wants to offer Kit Siang the DPM post'.

Washington braces for anti-Trump protests

Washington braces for anti-Trump protests

Some 900,000 people are expected to flood Washington for today's inauguration.

M'sian aid flotilla allowed to enter Sittwe in Rakhine

M'sian aid flotilla allowed to enter Sittwe in Rakhine

The Food Flotilla is expected to sail from Port Klang to Myanmar on Feb 3 and thereafter to Teknaf, Bangladesh.

'Datuk' remanded six days for graft probe

'Datuk' remanded six days for graft probe

The acting CEO of a GLC is suspected of being involved in corrupt practices with regard to an e-passport project.

M'sian-registered boat found in Philippine waters, crew missing

M'sian-registered boat found in Philippine waters, crew missing

The fishing boat registered in Sandakan, Malaysia, was found with its engine still running near Pulau Langawan.

TN50 not needed, we are already tops, in kleptocracy

TN50 not needed, we are already tops, in kleptocracy

MP SPEAKS | Najib preaches inclusiveness, yet student activists protesting MO1 were left out in the cold.

Cop found dead with gunshot wound at district police HQ

Cop found dead with gunshot wound at district police HQ

'A bullet accidentally fired from a pistol is believed to have hit him on the chest and he was killed on the spot.'

EAIC to probe custodial death in Bera police lock-up

EAIC to probe custodial death in Bera police lock-up

UPDATED 7.20PM | Report says the man was arrested for suspicion of stealing bananas. 

Wall Street falls as investors get ready for Trump's inauguration

Wall Street falls as investors get ready for Trump's inauguration

Traders in the options market have grown increasingly cautious.

DAP: Ridiculous to ask opposition to sit out Tanjong Datu polls

DAP: Ridiculous to ask opposition to sit out Tanjong Datu polls

A S'wak DAP leader ticks off PBB's Stephen Rundi for asking the opposition not to run for Adenan's seat.

Is #TN50 another decoy like ‘1Malaysia’?

Is #TN50 another decoy like ‘1Malaysia’?

Ideals often never translate into concrete actions.

Azalina, you set yourself up by taking photo in Vegas casino

Azalina, you set yourself up by taking photo in Vegas casino

YOURSAY | ‘And who paid for your trip?'

Police must act when aggressive behaviour is involved

Police must act when aggressive behaviour is involved

COMMENT | If such acts of aggression are allowed, what message are we sending to the thugs?

#BebasAnwar group will tour Umno’s strongholds

#BebasAnwar group will tour Umno’s strongholds

Activist Adrian Lim says this is to remind the public of Anwar’s struggle in politics.

PM aims not just to win GE but prepare next generation

PM aims not just to win GE but prepare next generation

At the TN50 session Najib waxes about preparing a better future for the country and youths.

Does a Malay tsunami trump Chinese foreigners?

Does a Malay tsunami trump Chinese foreigners?

Making Malay sacred cows a target for possible culling.

How a smile brought schooling to Bajau Laut kids

How a smile brought schooling to Bajau Laut kids

Chuah Ee Chia co-founds Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal after becoming intrigued by their way of life.

Countdown to GE14 starting with Khalid Samad's fine?

Countdown to GE14 starting with Khalid Samad's fine?

YOURSAY | 'At this rate, very soon all opposition lawmakers will be put in cold storage'.

Najib jittery; poll predicts PAS wipeout; Jho Low’s arrest urged

Najib jittery; poll predicts PAS wipeout; Jho Low’s arrest urged

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