Archive - 4 February 2017

‘Many policemen have serious debt problems’

‘Many policemen have serious debt problems’

This is as a result of taking loans beyond their means, says DCP Narenasagaran.

Ku Nan: Proposal to turn Penang into FT to help neglected Malays

Ku Nan: Proposal to turn Penang into FT to help neglected Malays

He says the plan is to ensure equal development in the northern state.

Khairy: Not fair to stop Annuar from contesting FAM presidency

Khairy: Not fair to stop Annuar from contesting FAM presidency

The minister says Annuar is still being investigated, he has not been charged or found guilty.

Citing Dr M and Pak Lah, KJ fears M’sian attitudes will derail TN50

Citing Dr M and Pak Lah, KJ fears M’sian attitudes will derail TN50

‘The greatest fear I have is whether we can change our attitudes and behaviours,’ he says.

M’sian student in UK varsity receive hate mail, death threats

M’sian student in UK varsity receive hate mail, death threats

Raj Jeyaraj says this happened after he became Strathclyde University’s student union president.

‘Unconstitutional to punish sex offenders twice for same offence’

‘Unconstitutional to punish sex offenders twice for same offence’

Ramkarpal says this in response to Heng Seai Kie’s proposal to allow a double jeopardy law.

'Fielding Adenan's widow not aimed at winning sympathy votes'

'Fielding Adenan's widow not aimed at winning sympathy votes'

Hishammuddin hits out at the claims by certain quarters that choosing the widows of incumbents had become a new trend.

Approval ratings for new US president worst ever, surveys say

Approval ratings for new US president worst ever, surveys say

He has been president for only 15 days and a CBS survey gave Donald Trump an approval rating of just 40 percent.

Gov't to review cancer treatment charge in public hospitals

Gov't to review cancer treatment charge in public hospitals

Deputy Health DG says the charge to be imposed would be about 20pct of the actual cost of cancer treatment.

Johor MB hopes 'new fact' will aid M'sia's claim for Pulau Batu Puteh

Johor MB hopes 'new fact' will aid M'sia's claim for Pulau Batu Puteh

I hope this time Malaysia will succeed, he says.

Every citizen's right to differ on Islamic laws, says G25

Every citizen's right to differ on Islamic laws, says G25

The group expresses concern over the amendments to Act 355.

‘UHRC aims to confuse and deceive Hindus in Penang’

‘UHRC aims to confuse and deceive Hindus in Penang’

An unknown organisation, the United Hindu Religious Council (UHRC), gave a press conference on Feb 4, 2017 in Penang, saying that the Golden Chariot organised by the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) violates Hindu agamic principles.

Deputy health minister raps DAP over first syariah-compliant hospital remark

Deputy health minister raps DAP over first syariah-compliant hospital remark

Dr Hilmy says all government hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities are already syariah-compliant.

Fishermen recover body of woman near Pulau Mengalum

Fishermen recover body of woman near Pulau Mengalum

The body will be sent to hospital for post-mortem before being confirmed whether it was related to last Saturday's catamaran tragedy.

Edra's Jimah power plant fire promptly put out

Edra's Jimah power plant fire promptly put out

At 8.20am on Feb 2, the current transformer of Unit 1 at the plant’s switchyard burst and caught fire.

MCA lauds Zahid's proposal to conduct study on UEC

MCA lauds Zahid's proposal to conduct study on UEC

Senator Chong Sin Woon says it is high time for the gov't to finally take steps in getting the certificate to be fully recognised.

Abang Johari: Tg Datu folk want Adenan's legacy to continue

Abang Johari: Tg Datu folk want Adenan's legacy to continue

He is confident Tanjong Datu voters will give strong support to Jamilah Anu.

Groups urge Dr M to apologise to Johor sultan

Groups urge Dr M to apologise to Johor sultan

This is over Dr Mahathir's claim that 700,000 Chinese nationals would be brought to Johor purportedly through the Forest City project.

Skipper of capsized catamaran jailed six months for overloading boat

Skipper of capsized catamaran jailed six months for overloading boat

Catamaran owner released on RM5k bail and ordered to surrender his passport to the court.

PM challenged to take up ex-MACC chief's urging against graft

PM challenged to take up ex-MACC chief's urging against graft

Kit Siang asks if Najib will heed Abu Kassim's proposal for a non-partisan effort to end corruption.

Seattle judge blocks Trump's travel ban, White House to appeal

Seattle judge blocks Trump's travel ban, White House to appeal

For Trump’s order to be constitutional, Judge Robart said it had to be 'based in fact, as opposed to fiction'.

MP slams gov't for being Trump's 'errand boy' over Muslim ban

MP slams gov't for being Trump's 'errand boy' over Muslim ban

UPDATED 4.14PM | Amanah MP Raja Kamarul Bahrin flays Najib for keeping mum on the US ban on seven countries.

Dhaka allows food flotilla for Rohingya to dock at Teknaf  port

Dhaka allows food flotilla for Rohingya to dock at Teknaf port

'The matter has now been resolved as a result of the good relations between Malaysia and Bangladesh.'

Wall of secrecy over sexual offenders defeats purpose of registry

Wall of secrecy over sexual offenders defeats purpose of registry

MP SPEAKS | Is info on offenders being classified under OSA, and if so, why?

DPM: Not BN's trend to field widow in late husband's seat

DPM: Not BN's trend to field widow in late husband's seat

'The decision to nominate Jamilah was made by both state and federal BN leaders.'

ICJ: M'sia's 'new fact' refers to three declassified British files

ICJ: M'sia's 'new fact' refers to three declassified British files

The documents were discovered in the UK's National Archives between Aug 4, 2016 and Jan 30, 2017, ICJ says.

Shadow of RM200b port city hangs over Carey Island's Mah Meri tribe

Shadow of RM200b port city hangs over Carey Island's Mah Meri tribe

The tribal natives on the island off Port Klang fear being displaced and their culture lost.

Trump signs orders rolling back financial regulation

Trump signs orders rolling back financial regulation

He orders reviews of major banking rules that were put in place after the 2008 financial crisis.

Cancer and the need for active state intervention

Cancer and the need for active state intervention

MP SPEAKS | This statement is to commemorate World Cancer Day today, Feb 4.

Mukhriz: PAS-Bersatu talks more serious than Hadi implies

Mukhriz: PAS-Bersatu talks more serious than Hadi implies

He says Hadi may not have been properly briefed on the matter.

MB Zambry’s clean-up ‘gesture’ a good move, but...

MB Zambry’s clean-up ‘gesture’ a good move, but...

I welcome the ‘gesture’ of Perak Menteri Besar YAB Zambry Abdul Kadir in joining Ipoh City Council workers to collect and clean up rubbish around the city on Thursday. It is indeed a good move and worth bountiful compliments.

How to raise cosmopolitan children in Malaysia

How to raise cosmopolitan children in Malaysia

A family with seven children takes in exchange students so the kids will be more exposed to other cultures.

Mukhriz targets Najib in Bersatu's Felda roadshow

Mukhriz targets Najib in Bersatu's Felda roadshow

He zooms in on the PM's alleged friendship with Indonesian tycoon Peter Sondakh.

Three-cornered fight for Tg Datu polls

Three-cornered fight for Tg Datu polls

UPDATED 1.52PM | PBB's Jamilah Anu will run against Star's Johnny Bob Aput and PBDS's Rapelson Richard Hamit. 

'Sex offenders' registry should be sped up following return of serial rapist'

'Sex offenders' registry should be sped up following return of serial rapist'

The impending return of a serial rapist, believed to have attacked more than 1,000 women in Canada warrants this, PWDC says.

Ex-MACC chief wants non-partisan fight against graft

Ex-MACC chief wants non-partisan fight against graft

We must stand together if corruption is to be eliminated, says Abu Kassim.

Petrol price hikes - let’s hear it from the horse’s mouth

Petrol price hikes - let’s hear it from the horse’s mouth

YOURSAY | ‘Why is it that a BN outfit is giving the explanation and not the gov’t?’

'Save Malaysia' invitation to Najib; M'sia seeks to regain Pulau Batu Puteh

'Save Malaysia' invitation to Najib; M'sia seeks to regain Pulau Batu Puteh

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

Trump, can ‘America be Great Again’? What say you...

Trump, can ‘America be Great Again’? What say you...

“Donadaliheligv (congratulations in Cherokee language) to Donald Trump”. That was my congratulatory message when you won the election in November last year.

Zaid to join DAP? Good luck and don’t be a man in a hurry

Zaid to join DAP? Good luck and don’t be a man in a hurry

YOURSAY | ‘Take your time and wait for your turn to climb up the party ladder…’

Mudlaysia, Mucklaysia, Merdelaysia

Mudlaysia, Mucklaysia, Merdelaysia

Money trumps merit at every level of ‘grubernment’.