Archive - 27 January 2017

RTD likely to suspend PSV licences of serious traffic offenders

RTD likely to suspend PSV licences of serious traffic offenders

It has put personnel undercover as passengers on 308 express bus in an operation from Jan 21 to Feb 5.

Rooster symbolises new dawn, says Wan Azizah in CNY message

Rooster symbolises new dawn, says Wan Azizah in CNY message

Opposition leader urges Malaysians to persevere to build a new Malaysia.

Najib: Umno and PAS to continue cooperating on Islam

Najib: Umno and PAS to continue cooperating on Islam

UPDATED 7.45PM | This includes working on the launch of a Rohingya aid flotilla on Feb 3, the prime minister says.

'Why did MACC special ops get involved in a family tussle?'

'Why did MACC special ops get involved in a family tussle?'

Noraihan Che Ali responds to police report against her by her brother-in-law and ex-MACC top man.

18,522 flood victims still in shelters as at midday

18,522 flood victims still in shelters as at midday

Pahang and Johor recorded the highest figures followed by five other states.

PM dismisses speculation on Sabah snap polls

PM dismisses speculation on Sabah snap polls

UPDATED 9.45PM | Najib says no decision has been made with regard to this.

Landslide cleared, East-West Highway reopened

Landslide cleared, East-West Highway reopened

The highway linking Perak with Kelantan was opened to all vehicles after 3pm today.

'No investigation despite US$10 billion forex loss in 1990s'

'No investigation despite US$10 billion forex loss in 1990s'

UPDATED 10.05PM | Ex-Bank Negara officer Abdul Murad Khalid claims the bank made the losses speculating on foreign currency.

No victory without PAS, no victory without DAP

No victory without PAS, no victory without DAP

COMMENT | There must be a balance in all things, especially political commentary.

Judge who ruled intention must be proved in sedition cases retires

Judge who ruled intention must be proved in sedition cases retires

Court of Appeal judge Varghese George Varughese ended his term of office today.

Zahid: MACC given ample room to act against the corrupt

Zahid: MACC given ample room to act against the corrupt

The DPM says MACC has absolute power to hunt down anyone at all.

'Thaipusam Spraying Group' creator arrested

'Thaipusam Spraying Group' creator arrested

The 29-year-old was picked up in Penang last night, police say.

Gov’t appeals general damages awarded to widow of P Chandran

Gov’t appeals general damages awarded to widow of P Chandran

However, the gov’t admitted it is not appealing against the other damages awarded, totalling RM157,000.

Water release at Kenyir dam under control, says TNB

Water release at Kenyir dam under control, says TNB

It says the current unusual rainfall in Terengganu had increased the water level of the dam.

Ex-MCA president dissects PAS-DAP 'alliance of opportunism'

Ex-MCA president dissects PAS-DAP 'alliance of opportunism'

Chua Soi Lek notes how the two parties now at loggerheads, had set aside their differences twice, for political rewards.

Four charged with rioting over assault on lorry driver

Four charged with rioting over assault on lorry driver

UPDATED 4.30PM | The DPP says there may be additional charges against the men, who have claimed trial.

Bigger protest if court verdict unfair in lorry driver assault case

Bigger protest if court verdict unfair in lorry driver assault case

Ikhlas president Mohd Ridzuan Abdullah says the lorry drivers may even gather outside the AG's office.

Year of the wake-up call

Year of the wake-up call

This is for the ‘exorcism of evil spirits’.

Being a nay-sayer is not enough

Being a nay-sayer is not enough

Growing disillusioned with both sides of the divide.

Slow traffic along major highways as at noon

Slow traffic along major highways as at noon

‘The traffic situation is expected to be slow until midnight,’ says a Plus spokesperson.

Hadi says PAS' door closed to DAP, remains open for Bersatu

Hadi says PAS' door closed to DAP, remains open for Bersatu

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin holds a meeting with PAS deputy spiritual leader in Kelantan.

Wanted criminals gunned down in Kota Tinggi

Wanted criminals gunned down in Kota Tinggi

The two men, believed to be Indonesians, had opened fire and charged at the cops with a machete.

We don’t practice corruption, Umno responds to MACC's warning

We don’t practice corruption, Umno responds to MACC's warning

UPDATED 1.40PM | Tengku Adnan welcomes the caution, and advises politicians to be careful.

Enter the fiery rooster, get ready for a robust CNY

Enter the fiery rooster, get ready for a robust CNY

Soothsayers are claiming it could be a year of travails true to the traits of the rooster.

Jamal Yunos offers accommodation for flood victims

Jamal Yunos offers accommodation for flood victims

He says each affected family would be given a room and meals for free at the Sekin Resort.

Petronas says Rapid project remains on track after Aramco’s snub

Petronas says Rapid project remains on track after Aramco’s snub

The facility was currently 54pct complete and on track to become operational in 2019.

Kit Siang: MACC warning pointless if not meant for 'MO1'

Kit Siang: MACC warning pointless if not meant for 'MO1'

DAP veteran says it is rhetoric as long as 'sharks still swim'.

Focus, focus, focus

Focus, focus, focus

There are just too many incongruous arguments now going on in Malaysia today. I consider all these deliberate distractions and diversions from the more fundamental problems confronting us.

My input on TN50 - what say you...

My input on TN50 - what say you...

When we were young, the most popular question posed to people of my generation, irrespective of race, colour, religion or ancestry was, what is your ambition? We were oblivious to politics then.

Four Indonesians fail to set aside 'Imam Mahdi' charge

Four Indonesians fail to set aside 'Imam Mahdi' charge

With the dismissal, the four men will have to face the charge at the syariah court.

Ringgit slightly lower against US dollar in early trade

Ringgit slightly lower against US dollar in early trade

However, the ringgit traded higher against a basket of major currencies.

EC to hold local inquiry after Bersih takes it to court

EC to hold local inquiry after Bersih takes it to court

Bersih says the commission had earlier refused local inquiry despite more than 100 objections in Segambut.

Carrying on the torch of TN50 and the ashes of Wawasan 2020

Carrying on the torch of TN50 and the ashes of Wawasan 2020

This article will be talking about the model education system.

China’s debt trap diplomacy

China’s debt trap diplomacy

COMMENT | Countries that are not yet ensnared in China’s debt trap should take note.

Time to clean up the registry of Datuks?

Time to clean up the registry of Datuks?

COMMENT | The award should be given only to men and women of honour.

Know thy enemy - politicising the ‘foreigner’

Know thy enemy - politicising the ‘foreigner’

COMMENT | We need to identify the real antagonist. The foreigners are not it.

Come clean on workers' rights, union tells company

Come clean on workers' rights, union tells company

The issue of union recognition in Sabah Forest Industries remains a grave concern, it says.

Defying Trump, Twitter feeds for 'muzzled' US gov’t scientists go rogue

Defying Trump, Twitter feeds for 'muzzled' US gov’t scientists go rogue

They protest restrictions they view as censorship since Trump took office on Jan 20.

MACC’s budget for new equipment frozen for three years

MACC’s budget for new equipment frozen for three years

This means we might be behind in technology, laments chief commissioner.

Minister hails Jamal's beds-and-ice cream protest

Minister hails Jamal's beds-and-ice cream protest

Noh claims there were fewer massage parlours cum brothels in S’gor when BN was in power.

Brace for disinformation campaign against Malaysiakini

Brace for disinformation campaign against Malaysiakini

YOURSAY | ‘This is likely to be the handiwork of the ‘Umno Disinformation Unit’.

Tabung Haji associate firm's ex-CEO charged; MACC boss warns corrupt politicians

Tabung Haji associate firm's ex-CEO charged; MACC boss warns corrupt politicians

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

‘Leakages’ for some, corruption for others

‘Leakages’ for some, corruption for others

YOURSAY | ‘All these people close to the top leadership are treating GLCs like their father's asset.’