Archive - 21 February 2017

Factory worker claims trial to charges of supporting IS

Factory worker claims trial to charges of supporting IS

Mohammad Firdaus Abdullah faces charge of supporting bombing of Free Mason Temple in Bukit Jalil, among other charges.

Jong-nam murder suspect lived mystery life in Malaysia

Jong-nam murder suspect lived mystery life in Malaysia

His work visa listed him as working with a herbal medicine firm, but he never worked a day at the company.

Return of excavators sparks bauxite mining fears

Return of excavators sparks bauxite mining fears

Several new dig sites are appearing in Kampung Jeram in Beserah although moratorium is still on, says activist.

'Singapore-bound motorcyclists not behaving properly'

'Singapore-bound motorcyclists not behaving properly'

Motorcyclists seem to comply with rules in Singapore, but not when in Malaysia, laments Immigration Department chief.

Selling Proton to foreigners will hurt M'sia, warns Mahathir

Selling Proton to foreigners will hurt M'sia, warns Mahathir

Vendors, supplies and workers all stand to lose, says Proton's former adviser.

Dr M: Under Najib, M'sia no longer an 'Asian Tiger'

Dr M: Under Najib, M'sia no longer an 'Asian Tiger'

The former premier laments that today, Malaysia is 'not even a pussycat'.

PM should quit if he is not a 'public official'

PM should quit if he is not a 'public official'

Legal precedent set during Khir Toyo's corruption trial, says Amanah Youth deputy head.

Rafizi cites PMO letter on bankruptcy, Madinah's husband explains

Rafizi cites PMO letter on bankruptcy, Madinah's husband explains

Rizuan denies Najib asked Malaysian Building Society to set aside his bankruptcy issue.

Indonesia wants access to detainee

Indonesia wants access to detainee

Indonesia's foreign minister says his Malaysian counterpart has given his commitment to fulfil the request.

Kit Siang challenges Annuar to joint press conference in 48 hours

Kit Siang challenges Annuar to joint press conference in 48 hours

DAP leader says he is prepared to point out the eight lies in Umno info chief's statement yesterday.

NGO reports Azmin's aide to MACC over 'extraordinary' wealth

NGO reports Azmin's aide to MACC over 'extraordinary' wealth

Hilman Idham claims MACC already investigated and cleared him.

Museum apologises for using foreign model for Indian M'sians

Museum apologises for using foreign model for Indian M'sians

The image of the male model appears to have been sourced from the internet.

Watch your words, analysts tell North Korea

Watch your words, analysts tell North Korea

'Malaysia should also refute their baseless accusations whenever they are issued.'

KJ to consult AFC on venue for M'sia-N Korea match

KJ to consult AFC on venue for M'sia-N Korea match

Sports minister says things are difficult now due to diplomatic strains between the two countries.

PM chides North Korean envoy for being 'diplomatically rude'

PM chides North Korean envoy for being 'diplomatically rude'

UPDATED 8.22PM | Najib also stresses that Malaysia will not be a pawn for other countries.

Health DG: Jong-nam's family yet to provide DNA sample

Health DG: Jong-nam's family yet to provide DNA sample

UPDATED 5.49PM | Cops have given his family two weeks to provide DNA sample.

Lena Hendry convicted of airing uncensored documentary

Lena Hendry convicted of airing uncensored documentary

Activist to appeal against the verdict, which would see sentencing on March 22. 

PAS accuses Husam of provocation, has no permit to speak

PAS accuses Husam of provocation, has no permit to speak

K'tan PAS Youth chief says if the organisers allowed Husam to speak, they would be breaching the law.

No second post-mortem on Jong-nam's body, says Health DG

No second post-mortem on Jong-nam's body, says Health DG

UPDATED 5.00PM | DNA specimens have been sent for analysis to determine the cause of death.

Hadi and the sacrifice of PAS’ national relevance

Hadi and the sacrifice of PAS’ national relevance

COMMENT | It may be worth more to ‘lose’ with Umno, than to win with DAP.

DAP MP: Don't judge Madinah because of husband's loyalty to Najib

DAP MP: Don't judge Madinah because of husband's loyalty to Najib

They are two different individuals, says DAP veteran lawmaker Tan Seng Giaw.

'Show your love by running for Penang'

'Show your love by running for Penang'

Some 5,000 people are expected to run in the March 12 event to focus on plan to make state a federal territory.

Report: Vietnam verifying info on nationality of murder suspect

Report: Vietnam verifying info on nationality of murder suspect

Vietnam News Agency says relevant agencies in Vietnam are closely working on the case.

Malaysian ambassador to N Korea defends Jong-nam probe

Malaysian ambassador to N Korea defends Jong-nam probe

Probe will be impartial as Malaysia has no reason to take sides in the case, says Mohamad Nizan.

Rosmah's aide has selective amnesia, says Yeo

Rosmah's aide has selective amnesia, says Yeo

UPDATED 4.50PM | Responding to the Damansara Utara assemblyperson, Rizal Mansor likens her to 'tiang kayu' (wooden post).

Zam: We were asked to groom Najib to be a future leader

Zam: We were asked to groom Najib to be a future leader

All of them are the same, except for Tunku Abdul Rahman, says ex-minister.

Armed cops in balaclavas deployed outside HKL morgue

Armed cops in balaclavas deployed outside HKL morgue

This is after HKL complained of suspicious individuals in the vicinity.

Bersih to launch nationwide voter registration campaign

Bersih to launch nationwide voter registration campaign

The electoral reform movement hopes to get more people, especially the young, registered to vote in GE14.

Jong-nam murder suspect's family puzzled over her Serang-to-Sepang misadventure

Jong-nam murder suspect's family puzzled over her Serang-to-Sepang misadventure

He dismisses local media reports saying his daughter is fluent in English and Korean.

Former Selangor exco member Mokhtar Ahmad Dahalan dies

Former Selangor exco member Mokhtar Ahmad Dahalan dies

Mokhtar was a Kota Damansara assemblyperson and Subang Umno division chief.

Umno leader compares 'democratic' DAP to 'democratic' North Korea

Umno leader compares 'democratic' DAP to 'democratic' North Korea

Mohd Puad Zarkashi says the 'Lim dynasty' is on the brink of collapsing.

Tension as Husam gatecrashes anti-Husam ceramah

Tension as Husam gatecrashes anti-Husam ceramah

Taking to Facebook later, Husam says he had hoped for an actual debate, but this was not allowed.

Singapore says carbon tax likely to include oil refineries

Singapore says carbon tax likely to include oil refineries

The republic announces that a carbon tax on direct emitters was set to be introduced from 2019.

How was CCTV footage on Jong-nam leaked, asks Amanah leader

How was CCTV footage on Jong-nam leaked, asks Amanah leader

UPDATED 12.45PM | Salahuddin Ayub says the PM must explain this, as the matter as 'is not a small issue'.

Former ministry sec-gen, son charged with graft

Former ministry sec-gen, son charged with graft

UPDATED 6.53PM | Arif claims trial to the charge of abetting son to accept S$200,000 bribe from solar electric firm.

No survivors in Melbourne plane crash, police say

No survivors in Melbourne plane crash, police say

UPDATED 10.54AM | '(There were) five on the aircraft and it looks like no one has survived the crash.'

Outspoken general named as Trump's new top security adviser

Outspoken general named as Trump's new top security adviser

Unlike his sacked predecessor, McMaster is of the view that Russia is a threat to US.

Cops confront KBS journo covering Jong-nam case

Cops confront KBS journo covering Jong-nam case

Police detain and later release the cameraman who was not carrying any form of identification.

PAS' Act 355 rally a big flop?

PAS' Act 355 rally a big flop?

COMMENT | It is clear that grassroots supporters do not want to give wider powers to the syariah court, or to be made use of by Hadi.

Trump goes on attack over ‘fake’ Sweden comment

Trump goes on attack over ‘fake’ Sweden comment

He tries to talk his way out of comments in which he wrongly implied a terrorist attack in Sweden.

The ignorant M’sians who support Hadi’s bill

The ignorant M’sians who support Hadi’s bill

‘If you believe you can co-exist, then you are truly ignorant.’

Extremism, racial unity among issues debated at TN50 dialogue

Extremism, racial unity among issues debated at TN50 dialogue

The dialogue is held in Nilai, between DPM Ahmad Zahid and youths.

Umno cuts its nose to spite own face in forex probe

Umno cuts its nose to spite own face in forex probe

YOURSAY | ‘This is an unmatched world-class charade just because of the actions of one nonagenarian.’

Award-winning M'sian film to be free online, following ban

Award-winning M'sian film to be free online, following ban

In 'Absent Without Leave' a man traces his family's history, including his father's role in the communist insurgency.

So we’re now being lectured on human rights by N Korea

So we’re now being lectured on human rights by N Korea

YOURSAY | ‘I don't know which is worse, being accused by Pyongyang for human rights abuses or…’

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

Husband of new auditor-general once said he'll 'die for Najib'

PKR communications director questions Madinah's appointment, given her links to Umno.

Pyongyang vs Putrajaya; a new auditor-general

Pyongyang vs Putrajaya; a new auditor-general

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

传金正男儿子飞抵大马媒体到机场守候没结果

传金正男儿子飞抵大马
媒体到机场守候没结果

虽然大批媒体到机场采访,但由始至终无法确认金韩松是否已经抵马。

‘Bogus Potus’ - Part II

‘Bogus Potus’ - Part II

Politics, policies and policing.

Media frenzy at KLIA2 over speculated arrival of Jong-nam's son

Media frenzy at KLIA2 over speculated arrival of Jong-nam's son

They zero in on a masked man, but could not confirm his identity.