Archive - 22 February 2017

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MAHB embarks on internal probe over CCTV recording leak

MAHB embarks on internal probe over CCTV recording leak

The video recording was illicitly obtained and aired by the foreign media, it says.

IGP: Police unsure about 'suspects hiding at embassy' claim

IGP: Police unsure about 'suspects hiding at embassy' claim

Khalid says the suspects are still believed to be in the country.

Police form special task force to trace missing pastor

Police form special task force to trace missing pastor

IGP says police have taken statements from eight witnesses to help investigations.

'Probe into alleged sexual abuse at tahfiz school almost complete'

'Probe into alleged sexual abuse at tahfiz school almost complete'

Police say several witnesses had been called to have their statements recorded.  

Dispose of investments in 1MDB, Harapan leaders tell EPF

Dispose of investments in 1MDB, Harapan leaders tell EPF

They claim that the decrease in EPF’s 2016 dividend rate was due to its investment of RM1.72b in 1MDB.

'Oooh... I'm so scared', crown prince says of Annuar Musa

'Oooh... I'm so scared', crown prince says of Annuar Musa

UPDATED 8.30PM | Tunku Ismail offers a sarcastic response regarding his rival for the FAM top post.

In Jong-nam murder case, 2nd secretary not listed as embassy staff

In Jong-nam murder case, 2nd secretary not listed as embassy staff

The Second Secretary at the Embassy appears to be someone else.

Sidek Hassan to head Bank Negara forex task force

Sidek Hassan to head Bank Negara forex task force

Task force will carry out preliminary investigations into the losses involving foreign currency transactions in the 1990s.

PM 'desperate' to see changes in local football, says crown prince

PM 'desperate' to see changes in local football, says crown prince

UPDATED 8.15PM | Tunku Ismail adds Najib understands that he has mission and vision, and supports his idea.

Court fixes nine-day hearing for Adnan vs Utusan case

Court fixes nine-day hearing for Adnan vs Utusan case

The trial is over a defamation suit over an article titled 'Hebat sangatkah Adnan' in 2014.

Skin care, weight loss treatment - MACC detains MAHB general manager

Skin care, weight loss treatment - MACC detains MAHB general manager

UPDATED 6.40PM | Suspect is believed to have abused corporate credit card for the treatment amounting to RM80,000.

Umno Youth to submit protest note to N Korean embassy

Umno Youth to submit protest note to N Korean embassy

Group comprising BN Youth and NGOS will be led by Umno Youth vice-chief Khairul Azwan.

Does Permata have anything to hide, asks Khalid Samad

Does Permata have anything to hide, asks Khalid Samad

The Amanah lawmaker wants to know why Permata's statements of accounts still not disclosed until now.

IGP: Cops probing IO in Balamurugan custodial death case

IGP: Cops probing IO in Balamurugan custodial death case

The officer is believed to have defied a magistrate's order to free Balamurugan, send him to hospital.

Guan Eng 'clings on for dear life' in rented PWD Proton

Guan Eng 'clings on for dear life' in rented PWD Proton

UPDATED 6.25PM | For 50 minutes, Penang chief minister says he wrestled with the fear of being flung out.

Residents blame Ku Nan for Mat Rempit scourge

Residents blame Ku Nan for Mat Rempit scourge

'We've lodged several reports, and one officer from Jinjang police station said that the police can't do anything about it.'

Pending Guan Eng's appeal, court declines to rule in Najib-Ling case

Pending Guan Eng's appeal, court declines to rule in Najib-Ling case

UPDATED 5.37PM | This is over Ling's bid to strike out Najib's suit on the ground that Najib can't sue as a public official.

MACC quizzes PKR Youth man again

MACC quizzes PKR Youth man again

Adam Rosly thanks the MACC for being professional. 

‘China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missiles’

‘China finishing South China Sea buildings that could house missiles’

This is likely to raise questions about whether and how the United States will respond.

Saifuddin maintains Anwar had sufficient numbers in 2008

Saifuddin maintains Anwar had sufficient numbers in 2008

UPDATED 6.30PM | Saifudin testifies of Sept 16, 2008 move to possibly oust then-premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

How are they still alive, asks N Korean embassy on IGP's 'bare hands' claim

How are they still alive, asks N Korean embassy on IGP's 'bare hands' claim

UPDATED 5PM | Embassy concludes incident was a 'joke' and wants 'innocent women' released.

M'sia 'extremely insulting' of N Korea, embassy rebuts Wisma Putra

M'sia 'extremely insulting' of N Korea, embassy rebuts Wisma Putra

Embassy reiterates accusation of Malaysia taking sides.

'Pig gelatin seen as more serious than corruption'

'Pig gelatin seen as more serious than corruption'

Some religious leaders do not take corruption seriously, says Johor Amanah chief Aminolhuda Hassan.

Police report lodged over Johor MB's shoplot voting address

Police report lodged over Johor MB's shoplot voting address

Khaled denied Johor Umno is involved in secretly moving voters into the district.

Murder in custody?

Murder in custody?

COMMENT | Until we establish ‘all lives matter’ as our primary truth, we are far from being a civilised society.

Nur Jazlan: Cops probing leakage of CCTV footage on Jong-nam attack

Nur Jazlan: Cops probing leakage of CCTV footage on Jong-nam attack

'I don't want the police to be blamed for the dissemination of the footage. MAHB has to be responsible.'

I totally agree with IGP on Kim’s assassination

I totally agree with IGP on Kim’s assassination

COMMENT | Credit must be given to those to whom credit is due.

A diploma can enhance professionalism of express bus operators

A diploma can enhance professionalism of express bus operators

Following the express bus crash in Pagoh on Dec 24 last year, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri announced that the Land Public Transport Commission (Spad) will set up a ‘bus laboratory’ to study ways of improving the quality of service, safety and sustainability of the bus industry.

M'sian ambassador to N Korea arrives at KLIA

M'sian ambassador to N Korea arrives at KLIA

He arrived on a Malaysia Airlines flight MH0361 from Beijing at 9.37am, but managed to avoid the press.

Anwar: No more delays, let's have RCI on forex losses

Anwar: No more delays, let's have RCI on forex losses

UPDATED 4.35PM | Anwar Ibrahim says he is willing to help the RCI, but not the special task force.

C4 questions Madinah's qualifications as auditor-general

C4 questions Madinah's qualifications as auditor-general

PM should explain why Madinah Mohamad, who has a PhD in human resources, is the best person to be auditor-general.

Cops find new leads in shooting case in Glugor

Cops find new leads in shooting case in Glugor

Police urged those who have video recording or images during the shooting to hand them over to police.

Journalism must be reconstituted, says DPM Zahid Hamidi

Journalism must be reconstituted, says DPM Zahid Hamidi

The question who can be a journalist should be seriously addressed, he tells a media conference in Indonesia.

M'sia yet to improve on human rights issues, says Amnesty

M'sia yet to improve on human rights issues, says Amnesty

Repressive acts repeatedly used to silence gov't critics, its Malaysian wing notes in 2016 annual report.

Cops deny assaulting N Korean suspect's family

Cops deny assaulting N Korean suspect's family

UPDATED 2.37PM | The family did not lodge any complaint and was cooperative, says top cop.

It'll be religious dictatorship if Act 355 is amended, says ex-treasurer-general

It'll be religious dictatorship if Act 355 is amended, says ex-treasurer-general

Country risks turning into a failed state if Act 355 is amended, warns Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim.

Malaysia’s January inflation rate at 3.2pct year-on-year

Malaysia’s January inflation rate at 3.2pct year-on-year

The figure was above the 2.8 percent growth forecast in a Reuters poll.

MYTHS & TRUTHS ON HAIR LOSS

MYTHS & TRUTHS ON HAIR LOSS

In the recent years, more than 50 percent of men who are over 40 years old are experiencing hair loss.

Not only that, young men also are suffering from this problem.

 

Saudi king to visit Indonesia in March with entourage of 1,500

Saudi king to visit Indonesia in March with entourage of 1,500

The last visit by a Saudi king to Indonesia was 46 years ago, when King Faisal came.

Umno more like North Korea, DAP MP strikes back

Umno more like North Korea, DAP MP strikes back

Teresa Kok criticises Umno leader for comparing DAP to the North Korean regime.

'Women applied toxic substance with bare hands, practised at KLCC'

'Women applied toxic substance with bare hands, practised at KLCC'

UPDATED 2.50PM | IGP says suspects knew what they were doing, and practised at KLCC and Pavillion before attack on Jong-nam.

Cops want to quiz senior N Korean embassy official

Cops want to quiz senior N Korean embassy official

UPDATED 11.55AM | Khalid Abu Bakar declines to confirm if the official is a suspect in the Kim Jong-nam murder case.

Gov't gets leave to appeal against landmark sedition decision

Gov't gets leave to appeal against landmark sedition decision

UPDATED 1.00PM | The Court of Appeal had ruled the prosecution must prove intention in sedition cases.

Former HK leader jailed 20 months for misconduct in public office

Former HK leader jailed 20 months for misconduct in public office

Donald Tsang's conviction adds to a number of scandals ensnaring powerful officials.

Hendry's conviction marks injustice in legal system, says Suaram

Hendry's conviction marks injustice in legal system, says Suaram

New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the conviction is an outrageous assault on basic freedom of expression.

Trump issues first public condemnation of anti-Semitic incidents

Trump issues first public condemnation of anti-Semitic incidents

Trump has won enthusiastic backing from prominent white supremacists.

Johari: Proton needs a strategic partner to expand abroad

Johari: Proton needs a strategic partner to expand abroad

A key foreign partner is needed to enable it to expand its overseas markets, says Finance Minister II Johari Ghani.

Sweden - not perfect, but not Trump's immigrant-crime nightmare

Sweden - not perfect, but not Trump's immigrant-crime nightmare

Few would argue with the fact that Trump's picture of Sweden is at odds with statistics.

Businesswoman shot dead in Penang

Businesswoman shot dead in Penang

Police say two men on a motorcycle fired 10 shots at her in Glugor, as she was driving alone.

Trump-style rhetoric is making world more dangerous, Amnesty says

Trump-style rhetoric is making world more dangerous, Amnesty says

Divisive and 'poisonous' language used puts vulnerable populations at risk, its annual report says.

Is Zakir Naik a threat to national security?

Is Zakir Naik a threat to national security?

‘I am one of the staunchest defenders of free speech.’

Rohingya food flotilla vessel to return tomorrow

Rohingya food flotilla vessel to return tomorrow

Having delivered 2,300 tonnes of food and daily essentials, it is sailing back to Port Klang.

‘To oppose Act 355 is not to oppose Islam’

‘To oppose Act 355 is not to oppose Islam’

YOURSAY | ‘India, an 80 percent Hindu nation (with a huge Muslim minority), is declared a secular nation.’

When zealotry forces a clash between faith and democracy

When zealotry forces a clash between faith and democracy

COMMENT | Only you, the voters and the M’sian people, can repair the damage they will cause.

8m BR1M applicants is not a figure we should be proud of

8m BR1M applicants is not a figure we should be proud of

YOURSAY | ‘To have millions entitled to BR1M shows the absolute failure in gov’t policies.’

How does the press estimate crowd size at rallies?

How does the press estimate crowd size at rallies?

KINIGUIDE | There's the established Jacob's method and methods involving new technology, such as Google Earth and drones.

Armed cops in balaclavas at HKL; Malaysia no longer Asian Tiger

Armed cops in balaclavas at HKL; Malaysia no longer Asian Tiger

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