Archive - 7 February 2017

MACC nabs civil servant over RM109k false claims

MACC nabs civil servant over RM109k false claims

The suspect is a 53-year-old female from a government department in Muar.

Beware of crocs in Klang River, residents told

Beware of crocs in Klang River, residents told

Fire department issues warning following sighting of 2m crocodile near Kota Bridge.

Opposition, civil society leaders ink Save Malaysia initiative

Opposition, civil society leaders ink Save Malaysia initiative

This is to save Malaysia from being a global kleptocracy and a failed state

Guan Eng challenges Ku Nan to TV debate on 'Penang FT'

Guan Eng challenges Ku Nan to TV debate on 'Penang FT'

The Penang chief minister wants RTM and TV3 to air the debate.

PAS' arithmetic not right, Dr M responds to 'quit pact' proposal

PAS' arithmetic not right, Dr M responds to 'quit pact' proposal

UPDATED 8.30PM | 'If we just go with PAS, then they (DAP and Amanah) will be our opposition,' says Bersatu chairperson.

First visit to Dong Zong to win Chinese votes, Annuar jokes

First visit to Dong Zong to win Chinese votes, Annuar jokes

However, Umno info chief says he was enlightened by his visit and admits he had some prejudices before.

Despite pleas from supporters, Jamal wants to quit

Despite pleas from supporters, Jamal wants to quit

UPDATED 7.45PM | However, he says the decision rests with Selangor Umno head Noh Omar.

Report: Bank Negara's curbs spooking foreign investors

Report: Bank Negara's curbs spooking foreign investors

The central bank's curbs on speculation has made it difficult for investors to hedge their ringgit exposure.

Minister: Nation's exposure in BMF scandal bigger than 1MDB

Minister: Nation's exposure in BMF scandal bigger than 1MDB

Government exposure through 1MDB only involves RM1 million paid-up capital, says Salleh Said Keruak.

Ramkarpal: 'I was merely stating the law' in defending double jeopardy laws

Ramkarpal: 'I was merely stating the law' in defending double jeopardy laws

The Bukit Gelugor MP also reiterates that he had at no point of time, questioned the introduction of a sex offenders registry in the country.

I'm a victim of 'inaccurate' reports, says Penang PAS Youth chief

I'm a victim of 'inaccurate' reports, says Penang PAS Youth chief

Afnan Hamimi says he is not the subject of CM's defamation suit, which proves he did nothing wrong.

To save Malaysia, the Malays must be won over

To save Malaysia, the Malays must be won over

UPDATED 8.30PM | The opposition must convince the Malays that they are credible and not opportunistic.

Behave yourselves, Syed Ali tells Umno leaders

Behave yourselves, Syed Ali tells Umno leaders

The Cheras Umno chief says some leaders hurting the party's chances at the polls. 

Fahmi Reza shortlisted for UK's Freedom of Expression Award

Fahmi Reza shortlisted for UK's Freedom of Expression Award

Group also credits his role to encourage debate on freedom of expression in Malaysia. 

PAS Youth meets archbishop at KL church

PAS Youth meets archbishop at KL church

The visit is part of PAS' move to implement 'mature politics', the youth wing says.

Sabah BN rep wants no political sabotage

Sabah BN rep wants no political sabotage

Hamisa Samat says the state BN leaders should forge an understanding and be united.

DRB-Hicom awaits foreign bids for Proton partnership

DRB-Hicom awaits foreign bids for Proton partnership

In September, DRB-Hicom said it was looking at five proposals from foreign bidders.

Bank Negara international reserves at US$95b as at Jan 31

Bank Negara international reserves at US$95b as at Jan 31

The reserves position is sufficient to finance 8.6 months of retained imports.

Mukhriz sues Tunku Aziz for defamation over secret pact remarks

Mukhriz sues Tunku Aziz for defamation over secret pact remarks

This is over the allegation that Mukhriz will be PM and Kit Siang will be DPM if the opposition wins.

The Malaysian immigration question

The Malaysian immigration question

US President Donald J Trump’s executive order to ban immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries has provoked reactions in USA and worldwide, not least in Malaysia.

Annuar running for FAM post because 'no one else would'

Annuar running for FAM post because 'no one else would'

The Ketereh MP refuses to comment whether the Johor Crown Prince is his biggest challenger for the presidency of the football association. 

US ‘deeply troubled’ by UN report of Myanmar atrocities against Muslims

US ‘deeply troubled’ by UN report of Myanmar atrocities against Muslims

The State Dept urges the Myanmar gov’t to ‘redouble efforts to protect the local population’.

PAS urges Terengganu gov't to sell off FGV shares

PAS urges Terengganu gov't to sell off FGV shares

It says FGV would save RM31.38m and only suffer a loss of RM43.77m of its initial investment of over RM75m.

PAS veep: Do they want Hadi to slap Najib?

PAS veep: Do they want Hadi to slap Najib?

Idris Ahmad says because Hadi held Najib’s hand during the Rohingya rally, critics say PAS leaders will be thrown into hell.

Annuar to face Mara audit committee tomorrow

Annuar to face Mara audit committee tomorrow

UPDATED 3.10PM | This is to ensure justice in ongoing probe into graft allegations, says its interim chairperson. 

Alternative and selective facts of the NEP

Alternative and selective facts of the NEP

COMMENT | The NEP and its successor policies need an open and transparent stocktaking.

Jawi's appeal against Kassim Ahmad postponed to March 7

Jawi's appeal against Kassim Ahmad postponed to March 7

Matter will be heard before another panel as one judge today recused himself.

White House lists ‘underreported’ attacks including Berlin, Orlando

White House lists ‘underreported’ attacks including Berlin, Orlando

The list covers a span of 28 months, from September 2014 to December 2016.

'Penang state mufti recommended by Anwar'

'Penang state mufti recommended by Anwar'

State executive councillor Abdul Malik Kassim also calls PAS's allegations that Lim had interfered in fatwa issuance, 'slanderous and malicious'. 

Kit Siang hopes Zaid will be team player, not prima donna

Kit Siang hopes Zaid will be team player, not prima donna

While Mahathir hopes the former law minister will stay in DAP for a long time.

Can't rule out tampering for EC's repeated errors, Bersih says

Can't rule out tampering for EC's repeated errors, Bersih says

One 'frequent mistake' is voters in the same household who are registered in different localities, Maria says.

Don't follow judicial precedents blindly, CJ tells judges

Don't follow judicial precedents blindly, CJ tells judges

UPDATED 3.12PM | Justice Arifin says it was the job of judges to unravel the problems that exist using their creativity.

Rafizi: PAS has more Malay support over Harapan-Bersatu, but...

Rafizi: PAS has more Malay support over Harapan-Bersatu, but...

The 25pct support for PAS is only at national level and greatly differs in state and parliamentary seat-levels, says the PKR veep.

Perak MB showing leadership by example

Perak MB showing leadership by example

Kudos to Perak’s Menteri Besar (MB) Zambry Abdul Kadir for donning the orange T-shirt, getting on the ground, dirtying his hands in living and experiencing the daily life of an Ipoh City Council worker, even if only for a day. Only one with a humble upbringing would be able to pull off the MB’s bold action.

坦承再拆丹原住民路障惟森林局否认纵火烧屋

坦承再拆丹原住民路障
惟森林局否认纵火烧屋

森林局确认其官员昨日前往拆除吉兰丹话望生原住民所设立的非法路障与茅屋,但否认纵火。

Guan Eng gives BH, NST 48 hours to apologise over mufti reports

Guan Eng gives BH, NST 48 hours to apologise over mufti reports

Penang CM denies he was involved in the appointment of former state mufti Hassan Ahmad .

Some views on Trump

Some views on Trump

Donald J Trump may be the president of the world’s most powerful country. But whether he likes it or not, he must remember the United State (US) is still very much a country based on the constitution, the separation of powers, the rule of law and the 4th estate.

Dr M and Kit Siang want RCI on BMF, 1MDB

Dr M and Kit Siang want RCI on BMF, 1MDB

UPDATED 2.13PM | But what is more important now is 1MDB, Kit Siang stresses.

It's official now, Zaid joins DAP

It's official now, Zaid joins DAP

UPDATED 12.53PM | This is the former law minister's third foray into active politics since he was sacked from Umno in 2008.

Cops take serial rapists' statement, Sabah bars entry

Cops take serial rapists' statement, Sabah bars entry

UPDATED 4.55PM | IGP says Selva Kumar Subbiah is free to move about like any other Malaysian, but he'll be monitored.

Trump resumes NY Times attack after unflattering article

Trump resumes NY Times attack after unflattering article

Trump spends a lot of time watching cable news channels...

Feb 28 date in court for owner of capsized boat

Feb 28 date in court for owner of capsized boat

Leong Vin Jee, 43, had pleaded not guilty to a charge of overloading the vessel.

Tech titans lead legal brief against Trump travel ban

Tech titans lead legal brief against Trump travel ban

The companies - including Apple Inc, Google Inc and Microsoft Corp - banded together late yesterday.

Kelantan agency denies burning huts at logging blockades

Kelantan agency denies burning huts at logging blockades

Forestry Dept director says the fire was caused by embers left behind by the Orang Asli.

US court to hear arguments today on Trump’s travel ban

US court to hear arguments today on Trump’s travel ban

The case may ultimately reach the US Supreme Court.

Tunnel vision of competing Indian M’sian leaders from DAP and MIC

Tunnel vision of competing Indian M’sian leaders from DAP and MIC

It was quite interesting to read an article by Professor P Ramasamy, the Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang, about the tunnel vision of MIC leaders and the subsequent response to the letter by Dr M Saravanan, a member of Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC). To my understanding both of them have a tunnel vision for the Indian Malaysians as their argument takes an ethno-political slant rather than facing up to the real issues that face Malaysians as a whole.

Can’t hold on to T’ganu and Kedah, PAS talks of winning 40 seats

Can’t hold on to T’ganu and Kedah, PAS talks of winning 40 seats

YOURSAY | ‘When will Hadi realise that good governance is not based on religion and race?’

Yes, Malaysia is in a state of failing

Yes, Malaysia is in a state of failing

‘In the M’sian context, nobody comes out clean.’

9m Malaysians need help on mental health

9m Malaysians need help on mental health

In 2015, the Health Ministry published a report stating that 30 percent of Malaysians have a mental health condition. This figure is alarming and reflects a three-fold increase since 1996.

Accidents and compensation

Accidents and compensation

Most Malaysians are unclear about insurance covers for motor vehicles, let alone for boats that ferry passengers.

Jamal’s antics becoming an embarrassment to Umno

Jamal’s antics becoming an embarrassment to Umno

YOURSAY | ‘The authorities allowed him and his men to run wild, causing ruckus everywhere.’

Poser over Jho Low’s jet - is it impounded?

Poser over Jho Low’s jet - is it impounded?

Several reports claim that the aircraft had been seized in S’pore, but authorities are keeping mum.

Dari runtuhan Puncak Purnama kita tanam pokok bunga...

Dari runtuhan Puncak Purnama kita tanam pokok bunga...

Waris Seniman Negara anggap tindakan DBKL itu memalukan, tak perlu dirobohkan

‘Najib was also part of Dr M’s cabinet during forex scandal’

‘Najib was also part of Dr M’s cabinet during forex scandal’

All Umno members who defended Mahathir should also be punished in kind, says Syed Saddiq.

PKR, Bersatu will not abandon Harapan for PAS, say analysts

PKR, Bersatu will not abandon Harapan for PAS, say analysts

‘They both want a multi-cultural and multi-religious coalition,’ says James Chin.

Orang Asli blockade set ablaze; ‘racial twist in FT proposal’

Orang Asli blockade set ablaze; ‘racial twist in FT proposal’

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

Real copycats

Real copycats

Facing a modernised world with an archaic worldview.

Enforcement officers seize 'pig bristle' brushes in Shah Alam

Enforcement officers seize 'pig bristle' brushes in Shah Alam

Seizures are made in an operation against the sale of brushes without any label at hardware stores in the state.