Archive - 14 February 2017

Tunku Aziz: Two more senior DAP leaders to quit

Tunku Aziz: Two more senior DAP leaders to quit

Ex-DAP leader Tunku Abdul Aziz claims the duo are from Selangor and Johor respectively.

Perkasa head moots 'jungle Disneyland' as alternative to logging

Perkasa head moots 'jungle Disneyland' as alternative to logging

Ibrahim Ali suggests a themepark in Kelantan where people can play Tarzan.

North Korean leader's half-brother allegedly killed in Malaysia

North Korean leader's half-brother allegedly killed in Malaysia

UPDATED 8.39PM | A female assailant allegedly applied some form of liquid on the victim.

Zahid: Some enforcement officers paid off by gambling syndicates

Zahid: Some enforcement officers paid off by gambling syndicates

UPDATED 9.44PM | The deputy prime minister promises stern action against such errant officers.

Ibrahim Ali jumps after losing 'katak' title to Zaid

Ibrahim Ali jumps after losing 'katak' title to Zaid

'I have been happy holding this crown but now many others are wearing it,” chuckles Perkasa chief.

120 names listed in convicted child offenders registry

120 names listed in convicted child offenders registry

This is to help employers run a background check on their potential workers, says Rohani.

Dr M: I won't kiss the feet of PAS leaders

Dr M: I won't kiss the feet of PAS leaders

UPDATED 8PM | This follow PAS' insistence on not working with allies of DAP and Amanah.

Terengganu won't sell stake in FGV

Terengganu won't sell stake in FGV

If we continue to hold the investment, we will eventually get back our capital, MB explains.

FT mufti shows data to warn Muslims of V-Day ills

FT mufti shows data to warn Muslims of V-Day ills

There is a correlation between sex out of wedlock and Valentine's Day, FT mufti claims.

Uber suspends driver pending probe over 'flasher' claim

Uber suspends driver pending probe over 'flasher' claim

The Uber driver has reportedly lodged a counter report denying the passenger's claims.

Supporters of Indonesia capital's governor in colourful push for votes

Supporters of Indonesia capital's governor in colourful push for votes

Will red, white and blue checkered shirts help Ahok to retain his governorship of Jakarta tomorrow?

Penang CM gets V-Day 'gift' from Gerakan

Penang CM gets V-Day 'gift' from Gerakan

Gerakan makes it clear that the chief minister is not their sweetheart.

Valentine’s Day ban for some in Indonesia

Valentine’s Day ban for some in Indonesia

Authorities says the romantic tradition encourages casual sex and runs counter to cultural norms.

Mahfuz: Cooperation between PAS, PKR void based on Hadi's stance

Mahfuz: Cooperation between PAS, PKR void based on Hadi's stance

He says PAS reps in S'gor should consider quitting the PKR-led state gov't, as the party works with DAP and Amanah.

MACC prepared to study need to screen future title recipients

MACC prepared to study need to screen future title recipients

At present, screening only done if there is a request, MACC chief says.

Porsche has nothing to do with RM90m, says PAS Youth leader

Porsche has nothing to do with RM90m, says PAS Youth leader

UPDATED 4.55PM | This comes after spiritual leader Hashim Jasin was attacked over his son's Porsche Cayman.

Motorcycle taxi firm asked to meet Transport Ministry

Motorcycle taxi firm asked to meet Transport Ministry

Liow stresses the ministry was resolute with its decision to ban the service.

Electric vehicles can 'fill up' for free at two BHPetrol kiosks

Electric vehicles can 'fill up' for free at two BHPetrol kiosks

The two kiosks are at Kg Sungai Kayu Ara in PJ and Sungai Besi Harmony.

Students protest 'political interference' on campus to ministry

Students protest 'political interference' on campus to ministry

Their memo highlights concern over a series of disciplinary actions against student activists recently.

Restructure civil service by abolishing Jasa first, Rafizi tells gov't

Restructure civil service by abolishing Jasa first, Rafizi tells gov't

Pandan MP claims such departments were set up to campaign for BN and Umno.

Guan Eng apologises for 'Gang of Four' fiasco

Guan Eng apologises for 'Gang of Four' fiasco

UPDATE 8.20PM | The DAP sec-gen takes responsibility for trusting them and fielding them for elections.

Three perish in Kepong house fire

Three perish in Kepong house fire

The victims include two children aged 10 and eight.

I contributed to Malays' fear of DAP, Dr M concedes

I contributed to Malays' fear of DAP, Dr M concedes

Mahathir indicates that he had done so as a political strategy, claiming DAP also demonised him.

Lawyers: Not uncommon for cops to drop probe upon victim's request

Lawyers: Not uncommon for cops to drop probe upon victim's request

However, police can still recommend to the Attorney-General's Chambers to prosecute despite withdrawal by complainant.

Hold an RCI into prison ‘brutalities and abuses’

Hold an RCI into prison ‘brutalities and abuses’

With reference to the latest reported beating up of M Chandran (The Sun, Feb 13, 2017) at the Jawi Prison rendering him unconscious and warranting admission into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the The Star Online quoting South Seberang Prai police chief Supt Shafee Abdul Samad as saying he “had fallen in the toilet, injuring his head, while his “missing” toenails were because they were removed in the prison clinic due to a skin disease”.

Shift in political alignment spells doom for DAP

Shift in political alignment spells doom for DAP

Others may follow suit and quit the party in coming days, predict an analyst and former DAP member. 

Hands off civil servants, chief secretary told

Hands off civil servants, chief secretary told

Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia is disappointed by the attitude of chief secretary to the government Ali Hamsa in issuing a veiled threat on civil servants and retirees from the civil service.

Family wants case probed as murder, cops involved suspended

Family wants case probed as murder, cops involved suspended

UPDATED 3.02PM | 'Today we have a wife without a husband, a daughter without a father, and a family without an elder son.'

No 'fire' in DAP's backyard, Kit Siang says after four quit

No 'fire' in DAP's backyard, Kit Siang says after four quit

UPDATED 2.55PM | 'The problem, if any, should be that one (resignation issue),' says party stalwart.  

Tension as 'grave digger' Jamal confronted outside S'gor secretariat

Tension as 'grave digger' Jamal confronted outside S'gor secretariat

UPDATED 1.37PM | Sg Besar Umno chief turns up as a grave digger outside the secretariat building and gets told off for his antics. 

Firefly under fire for yet another 'sexist' advert

Firefly under fire for yet another 'sexist' advert

Budget airline's ad arouses netizens' ire, especially over hint to an erotic movie.

Top Trump aide Flynn resigns over Russia calls

Top Trump aide Flynn resigns over Russia calls

Trump named Joseph Keith Kellogg as acting national security adviser in Flynn's place.

Penang records stable inflow of FDI

Penang records stable inflow of FDI

Over RM36.7b in foreign direct investment recorded in past years, more than double the domestic investment, says CM.

Ruling on physical contact with relatives in prison set for March 7

Ruling on physical contact with relatives in prison set for March 7

UPDATED 2.40PM | Anwar's lawyer argues that not allowing such contacts with prisoners is unconstitutional.

The unromantic side of your Valentine’s Day bouquet

The unromantic side of your Valentine’s Day bouquet

Pesticide use, illegal land clearing and soil erosion are issues in flower and vegetable farming in Cameron Highlands.

The importance of the Semenyih River and Langat River

The importance of the Semenyih River and Langat River

The source of the Semenyih River is in Bukit Ulu Semenyih (450 meters above sea level). The estuary of Semenyih River is located in Jenderam Hilir. The Semenyih River has been used for domestic water consumption in Semenyih, Rinching City and Bandar Tasek Kesuma since 2005. The Semenyih River Basin has 36 branches and 25 water catchment basins which cover an area of 230.94 square kms.

US House tax panel will not seek Trump's tax returns, says lawmaker

US House tax panel will not seek Trump's tax returns, says lawmaker

Defying decades of precedent, Trump has refused to release his tax documents.

Housemen who 'disappear' from duty among those sacked

Housemen who 'disappear' from duty among those sacked

Some of them go missing for up to 400 days at a time due to stress, says Ali Hamsa.

Bersatu sets up UK Bunga Raya Club

Bersatu sets up UK Bunga Raya Club

Club president A Aziz Azizam confirms that a pre-launch was held on Sunday.

Downsize the civil service? But it’s Umno’s fixed deposit

Downsize the civil service? But it’s Umno’s fixed deposit

YOURSAY | ‘To downsize, it’s either the government sells off state entities or cut staff.’

Malaysia’s shooting-star bauxite industry faces burn up

Malaysia’s shooting-star bauxite industry faces burn up

This follows neighbouring Indonesia’s move to allow a resumption of exports.

Yes, Malaysians are a tolerant people...

Yes, Malaysians are a tolerant people...

‘‘Tolerance’ is in itself a loathsome word lacking empathy.’

Hadi fails to get his math right again

Hadi fails to get his math right again

YOURSAY | ‘Almost 70pct of our population are Muslim. Over 90pct of ministers and CMs are Muslim.’

A sex offenders register is a step forward

A sex offenders register is a step forward

COMMENT | It is important to build a society that respects, cherishes and values human dignity.

‘Inappropriate’ to call four Malacca reps a cancer, says Teng

‘Inappropriate’ to call four Malacca reps a cancer, says Teng

‘It’s not right to abuse ex-comrades, especially those who have contributed greatly.’

Sim: DAP needs body check-up as ‘cancer’ grows from inside

Sim: DAP needs body check-up as ‘cancer’ grows from inside

‘Don’t call us cancer. We were not planted by outsiders,’ says Kota Melaka MP.

Prof: Not the business of the state to impose religion

Prof: Not the business of the state to impose religion

‘You must shatter the monopoly of the religious class,’ says James Piscatori.

S’gor Umno wants Jamal; ‘ex-DAP reps a gift for BN’; TMJ joins FAM race

S’gor Umno wants Jamal; ‘ex-DAP reps a gift for BN’; TMJ joins FAM race

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

‘Bogus Potus’ - Part I

‘Bogus Potus’ - Part I

Creating problems for honest and true public servants.