Archive - 16 February 2017

I think it is possible that Kim (Jong Nam) was careless, leading to his death, former intelligence secretary to South Korean president says.

The 51-year-old father of four paid the fine after he pleaded guilty to nine counts of having the animals.

This is because DBKL had given its approval for the rally to be held at Padang Merbok, Zahid says.

Measures included tighter surveillance at passenger entry-exit points at the KLIA and KLIA2.

This proves the government had done a good job in managing the economy, says one economist.

Opposition must not claim country is going bankrupt because it can afford more BR1M payments, says Najib.

This is in respect of the prosecution's appeal against his acquittal over the Bukit Kepong issue.

Director won't say whether product was a liquid or poison.

He claims the money for Selangorians went to opposition lawmakers instead.

He says this is to ensure transparent issuance of the licences.

Pokok Sena MP is responding to Mohd Amar who challenged him to quit PAS for criticising the party. 

When met by reporters, they refused to comment on the 15-minute visit.

'If the state government disagrees, it ends there,' says Federal-Penang Action Council head.

This possibility can't be ruled out, Bukit Aman's special branch director says.

Central bank cautions against being distracted from efforts to ensure economy, financial system remain stable.

'He was detained to facilitate investigations as he is the boyfriend of the second suspect.'

This will be at the Apec trade ministerial meeting in Vietnam, Mustapa says.

PKR vice-president responds to Lokman Adam who says Jasa serves the government of the day.

'I often saw him by himself. He never seemed to have bodyguards,' a source says.

A satirical tweet on the Kim Jong-nam murder gets Tajuddin all riled up over food safety.

He quotes Auditor-General's Report 2010 which noted Felda's 24 percent ruling on investment.

Charting Harapan-Bersatu's common policy will show coalition is here to stay, says Puchong MP.

Chandran Muniandy has now regained consciousness, since he was admitted to hospital on Feb 8.

The suspect's wife, who he is alleged to have awarded contracts to, was released last night after MACC took her statement.

Jais claims mosque committee members were told that the hearses were for photoshoots, among others.

Founders accuse the defendants of mismanagement and attempts to close Pemangkin down.

Anies says he would have a discussion on cooperation with Agus who has been eliminated.

State CID chief says most of the offences were posting false news and defamatory statements.

UPDATED 5.22PM | Jong-nam was carrying two identifying documents with different names, Zahid says.

UPDATED 5.35PM | 'The RM1 fine hurts those who often cancel rides and allows loyal drivers to make a living.'

UPDATED 5.45PM |'If affected drivers report, we will definitely look into it,' Grab Malaysia head says.

Full-year 2016 growth slowed to 4.2 percent, compared to 5.0 percent in 2015.

China Press, however, tells readers to look at its entire coverage on the case.

COMMENT | Secularism becomes meaningful only when it refers to democratic equality.

The National Institute of Forensics Medicine (IPFN) in Kuala Lumpur was heavily-guarded, during the post-mortem on Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half brother, on Feb 15, 2017.

Mara is one of the most important and respected institutions in Malaysia. Since its formation in 1966, it has helped countless thousands of bumiputeras succeed in business and industry. But has Mara adapted enough to remain relevant and effective today? Sadly, I don’t think so.

The Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (Mycat) congratulates the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (DWNP) and the Malaysian Armed Forces for taking down one of Malaysia’s most wanted elephant hunting syndicates.

ADUN SPEAKS | Liow Tiong Lai's explanation of the RM20 Causeway charge isn't convincing S'pore.

Only a new federal government can bring reforms needed for TN50 to succeed, says the party's deputy youth head Faiz Fadzil.

The reason cited by Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai for banning Dego - motorcycle safety - is irresponsibly misleading, as he cannot prove Dego riders are more at risk that the average motorcyclist. Instead, the opposite is likely true. The minister must instead tackle the real problem with motorcycle safety, not play political double-standard games with Dego.

UPDATED 12.50PM | Publicity secretary Tony Pua wants eligible voters to not give up their right to vote.

MP SPEAKS | They can set up a special task force to probe the Bank Negara forex losses - but ignore the 1MDB scandal.

UPDATED 1.50PM | PM says Pua filed the suit for political purposes and that he is not a public officer nor a gov't servant.

UPDATED 7.53PM | Gimmick is relevant to the message Jamal was trying to relay to S'gor gov't, says state Umno liaision chief.

The trust in government by the informed public, however, went up 9 points to 43 percent.

UPDATED 1.00PM |They were carrying Indonesian and Vietnamese travel documents. 

Christian Broadcasting Network and conservative website Townhall were called on to ask questions at his PC.

There is disagreement over how much money 1MDB should pay IPIC.

He had reportedly asked him to withdraw a standing order for his assassination.

Lau Weng San has urged both the bodies to investigate whether Jamal has abused the hearses for his political gain.

‘Maybe that’s why we need others to help do our thinking for us.’

He says he would accept any peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians.

The ministry had received appeals from all the tenants to extend the rental period.

COMMENT | Concrete talks are needed about how a good showing is going to be achieved.

YOURSAY | ‘We need leaders who can change with time, and lead with the changing time...’

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

COMMENT | Judicial independence is the pillar of a truly functioning democracy.

KINIGUIDE | Diplomatic relations between the two countries was first established in June 1973.

Activist Mahi Ramakrishnan says Najib must get Asean to pressure Myanmar to stop the killing.

UPDATED 10.20AM | But police decline to reveal any detail on the cause of death of the man.

YOURSAY | ‘What if other citizens are to pull the same act in front of PM's Office in Putrajaya?’

Genting to JB cost RM110 before, now it costs RM577.