Archive - 18 February 2017

Tanjung Datu in for more progress, says Najib

Tanjung Datu in for more progress, says Najib

He says Jamilah was now the best person to continue Adenan’s legacy.

Police deny woman who rammed cyclists was on mobile phone

Police deny woman who rammed cyclists was on mobile phone

Johor Baru South police chief says there was no truth in the allegation.

N Korean man remanded seven days over Kim Jong-nam's assassination

N Korean man remanded seven days over Kim Jong-nam's assassination

He is the third foreign national to be arrested and remanded over the assassination.

EPF declares 5.7 percent dividend for 2016

EPF declares 5.7 percent dividend for 2016

This is down 0.7 percent compared to a dividend rate of 6.4 percent in 2015.

‘Abducted’ pastor’s family pleads for his return

‘Abducted’ pastor’s family pleads for his return

My name is Susanna Liew Sow Yoke. I am 61 years old and a housewife.

Official: BN retains Tanjong Datu by a landslide

Official: BN retains Tanjong Datu by a landslide

UPDATED 8.45PM | BN candidate Jamilah Anu does even better than her late husband Adenan Satem.

Ali Hamsa: Gov’t to maintain status quo in civil service

Ali Hamsa: Gov’t to maintain status quo in civil service

The chief secretary says it will instead seek to redeploy staff if new designations are required.

Couple held for 'cheating' over Bukit Aman tenders

Couple held for 'cheating' over Bukit Aman tenders

The man claimed he could influence to lobby for tenders to dispose seized items such as jewellery and money, obtain firearm licences.

Following custodial deaths, cabinet should immediately set up IPCMC

Following custodial deaths, cabinet should immediately set up IPCMC

On Jan15, a detainee named Soh Kai Chiok died at the lock-up of the Bera district police headquarters.

7 million people entitled to BR1M

7 million people entitled to BR1M

BR1M recipients advised to use money prudently.

China unfazed by Trump plan to bring factories back to US

China unfazed by Trump plan to bring factories back to US

US plans to bring factories back home will not affect China's policies, says Industry Minister Miao Wei.

Schools told to detect students involved in bike gangs

Schools told to detect students involved in bike gangs

Education Dept has SOP requiring schools to conduct awareness programmes.

Report: Former N Korean spy says Jong-nam's 'assassins' look like amateurs

Report: Former N Korean spy says Jong-nam's 'assassins' look like amateurs

They don't seem to have taken strict psychological and physical education and training in North Korea, she says.

PAS leader: Indeed, children are at Act 355 rally

PAS leader: Indeed, children are at Act 355 rally

Pahang PAS chief says presence at rally would instill love for their religion.

Man who tried to capture 100kg python strangled to death

Man who tried to capture 100kg python strangled to death

Villagers hacked the reptile to release its death grip.

EC chief: Tg Datu polls a great warm-up for GE14

EC chief: Tg Datu polls a great warm-up for GE14

It will add up to EC officers' expriences in conducting an election well.

Umno man: Stop tweeting like a lunatic, Zam

Umno man: Stop tweeting like a lunatic, Zam

This is after Zainudin Maidin mentions the deaths of eight teenage cyclists and the PM in the same tweet.

Duo hurt after jumbo attacks man who was urinating

Duo hurt after jumbo attacks man who was urinating

Animal pulls fleeing man to the ground and stomped on him while the woman fell when trying to escape.

Sultan Ibrahim: Let this be a lesson to parents

Sultan Ibrahim: Let this be a lesson to parents

Parents must monitor the movements and activities of their children and not allow them to play in dangerous areas.

Dr Subra: N Korea must follow M'sia's law on Kim post-mortem

Dr Subra: N Korea must follow M'sia's law on Kim post-mortem

'North Korea can reject or show disapproval. But we are doing things according to our law.'

Hadi: Act 355 critics are 'mosquitoes', ignoramuses

Hadi: Act 355 critics are 'mosquitoes', ignoramuses

LIVE REPORT | Western intellects recognise Syariah since the 70s, critics should review the noose instead, says Abdul Hadi Awang.

Eight teen cyclists killed, mowed down by car

Eight teen cyclists killed, mowed down by car

UPDATED 2.06PM | Eight others were injured, two critically in the 3am incident.

N Korean suspect in Jong-nam’s murder detained

N Korean suspect in Jong-nam’s murder detained

Police are on the lookout for three more men in connection with the murder.

Trump goes to his comfort zone, as campaigner-in-chief

Trump goes to his comfort zone, as campaigner-in-chief

He is turning to his winning formula: big, adoring crowds and fiery, angry speeches.

Suspect in Jong-nam's killing had wad of cash, moved hotels, cut her hair

Suspect in Jong-nam's killing had wad of cash, moved hotels, cut her hair

A private investigator says her behaviour bore the hallmarks of an intelligence operative.

'Will I lose my virginity if I use a tampon?'

'Will I lose my virginity if I use a tampon?'

A sex educator shares her approach on teaching children about the subject, often treated as taboo.

IGP dismisses N Korea's claim of delay in releasing Jong-nam's body

IGP dismisses N Korea's claim of delay in releasing Jong-nam's body

'While in Malaysia, everyone has to obey and follow our rules and regulations... that includes North Korea.'

Polling officially closes in Tanjong Datu by-election

Polling officially closes in Tanjong Datu by-election

UPDATED 5.36PM | EC expects results will be known at the earliest by 8pm.

Azmin's mother dies at age 82

Azmin's mother dies at age 82

His mother had a stroke four months ago and died at 2.14am today at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital.

PAS and Porsche are incongruent as heaven and earth

PAS and Porsche are incongruent as heaven and earth

YOURSAY | ‘I wonder which part of Hashim is spiritual, and which part of him wants to sit inside a Porsche.’

The simmering disquiet in Gua Musang

The simmering disquiet in Gua Musang

FEATURE | Orang Asli are up in arms over rampant logging in Gua Musang.

Tuan Ibrahim cited former Agong in questioning MCA, DAP rejection of Hadi’s bill

Tuan Ibrahim cited former Agong in questioning MCA, DAP rejection of Hadi’s bill

The former Agong had called for enhancement of the administration of Islamic law by empowering syariah courts.

Non-Muslims opposing Hadi’s bill are ignorant, says PAS supporters’ wing

Non-Muslims opposing Hadi’s bill are ignorant, says PAS supporters’ wing

Balachandran also ticks off Muslim lawmakers and ‘munafik’ Muslims for opposing the bill.

Kit Siang volunteers for forex probe; Hadi eyes 200k at rally; no PAS-Bersatu deal

Kit Siang volunteers for forex probe; Hadi eyes 200k at rally; no PAS-Bersatu deal

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

Felda seeks to soar like an eagle - on one wing

Felda seeks to soar like an eagle - on one wing

YOURSAY | ‘It needs to sell assets to stabilise cash flow, yet it has money to invest in Eagle High.’

Debunking MMA allegations

Debunking MMA allegations

We suspect the housemen imbroglio has been a sizzling hot topic of conversation in the many coffee rooms or chat groups of doctors. We can attest that the exchanges in our doctors’ WhatsApp group has been very volatile, even diametrically opposite but undoubtedly soul-searching.

N Korea accuses M'sia of colluding with hostile forces, rejects post-mortem

N Korea accuses M'sia of colluding with hostile forces, rejects post-mortem

The N Korean ambassador demands M'sia release Kim Jong-nam's body.

Can Potus trump PMOM?

Can Potus trump PMOM?

The Malaysian people are the ‘sure-fire losers’.