Archive - 15 February 2017

PKR Youth's Afif Bahardin wants the police to investigate Jamal and Umno to apologise for the ruckus. 

The Royal Malaysian Navy had to deploy KD Terengganu to ferry tourists from Pulau Tioman to Mersing, as the sea was too rough for boats running ferry services.

Jakim chief Othman Mustapha joins the chorus against the prayer for money service.

Government servants, including non-Muslims, can chip in for the development of Islamic infrastructure, education and economic projects.

Basuki is confident he will be given a fresh mandate to administer Jakarta.

Over 23,000 drug offenders, the majority of them addicts, also arrested between Jan 1 and Feb 9.

Cabinet agrees with Transport Ministry that the ride sharing service is a safety concern.

UPDATED 8.42PM |The decision is announced by the Prime Minister's Office.

The avenue of the person being unhappy with AG's decision is elsewhere, High Court tells Khairuddin over 1MDB issue.

BN's 'hands are clean' in the matter, says Idris Haron, while claiming he's aware of more DAP reps unhappy with the party.

The suspect is alleged to have awarded projects worth about RM1 million to companies belonging to his wife.

UPDATED 7.48PM | Its president Azih Muda says there are only 500,000 civil servants, and not 1.6 million as claimed by others.

He claims the prime minister is also involved in this most ambitious project to date to destroy the party.

UPDATED 8.15PM | Dataran Merdeka and Jalan Parlimen will be closed this Saturday.
 

The higher interest rate means borrowers would pay around RM35,000 more by the end of a RM400k loan tenure, Ammar claims.

The DAP secretary-general is confident that members will stick with the party.

Some football fans are being instigated to act violently, says Football Association of Penang president.

He has secured 42.57pct of the votes, just ahead of former minister Anies Baswedan in second place with 40.23pct.

All 36 babies were moved to a nearby ward, unharmed.

As far as bad news for Malaysia on the world stage, the phrase 'it never rains but it pours' is most apt, says Kit Siang.

UPDATED 5.15PM |The Valet Doa service charges up to RM1,500 to read out doa in Makkah.

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is disappointed with the statement by YB Phee Boon Poh, Penang state exco member for Welfare, Caring Society and Environment quoted in a Malay Daily implying that the state is willing to destroy the mangroves in Bagan Jermal to make way for the implementation of a reclamation project here.

It may affect the examination board's role in overseeing public exams in an efficient manner, says Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin. 

Natural selection is important to organic farming, which is why he does not need to use pesticides.

Deputy MB says this is to allow Kelantanese to participate in the rally, which will take place on Feb 18.

UPDATED 5.44PM | 'PAS has clearly stated its stand that it will not work together with DAP and Amanah, Dr Mahathir must respect that.'

They come with a memo to end logging in Kelantan which has 'destroyed our rightful land'.

In last August's survey, the Selangor MB's popularity stood at 58 percent.

UPDATED 4.20PM | Interested parties creating an issue just to undermine Kelantan government, says party info chief.

Chris Lee was referring to the 'Save Penang' campaign by Gerakan which criticised the reclamation works along Gurney Drive.

The muktamar, says its information chief, will also discuss PAS' political ties with PKR.

We didn't show skin or anything suggestive in the advertisement that referenced a film, says Firefly.

The only thing not in dispute is that some form of poison was used.

UPDATED 4.10PM | PAS information chief says this shows the government supports the rally.

UPDATED 6.30PM | The woman was picked up when she turned up at KLIA2 this morning, says report. 

Salahuddin Ayub says such procedures have been proven effective, with the US and South Korea being good examples.

Public will have to wait until tomorrow to find out if allegation is true, says Johor DAP chief.

UPDATED 12.34PM | Officials at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur would not speak to reporters gathered outside its gate.

UPDATED 11.46AM | Judge allows request by Balamurugan's family for second post-mortem to be conducted at HKL.

Smuggling syndicates can get up to RM7,000 for each girl’s release to their family or sale to a man.

A mortuary van believed to be ferrying the body of North Korean leader's half-brother leaves Putrajaya Hospital.

It provides general information on the proposed amendments by PAS president and a calendar for the roadshows.

US lawmakers urge a deeper inquiry into not just Flynn's actions but broader White House ties to Russia.

As for the Eagle High Plantations investment, Felda chairperson claims it will not affect the settlers.

Its members will also carry out services rendered by the MP and three assemblypersons who resigned.

YOURSAY | ‘PM, beware, some are doing more damage to you than you have done to yourself.’

'It is the coalition that must win. Don't think about the party any more.'

Jasa's role is to serve the government of the day, says Jasa fellow Lokman Noor Adam.

COMMENT | It can only play second fiddle to Umno in Malaysian politics.

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

Among the challenges will be introducing the new logo to voters in time for GE14, adds the Lembah Pantai MP.

People can ask SIS experts on how proposed amendments will affect them, on the hashtag #betulkeRUU355.

YOURSAY | ‘I’m glad that they kept the clown so that the circus can continue.’

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) is shocked that the public prosecutor may be considering a proposal to deny bail for repeat offenders of small drug-related crimes that carry the penalty of five years’ imprisonment or less.

Kim Jong-nam’s cause of death not yet known; there are reports of poisoning.

The governorship of Jakarta is often called the 'third presidency'.