Archive - 23 February 2017

RTD: Dego Ride motorcycles to be seized

RTD: Dego Ride motorcycles to be seized

Two weeks ago we only issued summonses, but this time we will seize the motorcycles, RTD director warns.

MACC detains senior military officer in Pahang for alleged graft

MACC detains senior military officer in Pahang for alleged graft

The 57-year-old suspect with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel was arrested at the Temerloh MACC office at about 2.30pm today.

'More than 37k people lost their jobs last year'

'More than 37k people lost their jobs last year'

This is less than the 44,343 people who lost their jobs in 2015.

Give Madinah a chance, says ex-top civil servant

Give Madinah a chance, says ex-top civil servant

It is unfair to judge Madinah's integrity based on her husband's political affiliation, says Sheriff.

Penang police deny second Glugor shooting

Penang police deny second Glugor shooting

'We have to inspect the incident scene to complete the investigations, so don't make any speculation.'

Hearse misuse will not recur, says Jamal

Hearse misuse will not recur, says Jamal

Jamal says he fully supports the decree by the Selangor Sultan on the abuse of hearses.

Seoul blares news of Jong-nam’s murder to N Korea using loudspeakers

Seoul blares news of Jong-nam’s murder to N Korea using loudspeakers

Seoul's defence ministry however refused to confirm the reports over the latest broadcast, citing national security concerns.

M'sia may expel North Korean envoy over airport killing comments, source claims

M'sia may expel North Korean envoy over airport killing comments, source claims

If the criticism from North Korea did not stop, all diplomatic and trade ties could be cut, the source adds.

Harapan urges action over SEA Games tender scandal

Harapan urges action over SEA Games tender scandal

'Harapan fears there may be elements of graft and abuse of power in the applications and approval process of the tender.'

Wise to heed royal dressing down, Salleh tells Dr M

Wise to heed royal dressing down, Salleh tells Dr M

Minister says the former prime minister only has himself to blame.

PKR: Address root of unemployment, don't blame companies

PKR: Address root of unemployment, don't blame companies

PKR vice chief Rafizi Ramli claims unemployment is increasing under PM Najib Abdul Razak.

Bebas: Hound your MPs, make them reject Hadi's bill

Bebas: Hound your MPs, make them reject Hadi's bill

New campaign urges the people to contact their MPs to voice opposition to Hadi Awang's bill.

UM probes claim lecturer disparaged Indian students

UM probes claim lecturer disparaged Indian students

P Kamalanathan announces that a five-member panel has been formed to look into the allegation.

Conviction of Lena Hendry a serious violation of freedom of expression

Conviction of Lena Hendry a serious violation of freedom of expression

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) condemns the conviction of activist Lena Hendry for screening a human rights documentary in July 2013, featuring the carnage that took place in the last months of the Sri Lankan civil war.

Brothers on death row seek clemency at eleventh hour

Brothers on death row seek clemency at eleventh hour

They urge Negri Sembilan ruler to intervene a day before execution.

Review ties with Pyongyang, BN Youth urges gov't

Review ties with Pyongyang, BN Youth urges gov't

UPDATED 5.20PM | Its ambassador is ticked off for defaming Malaysia with accusations on Kim Jong-nam murder probe.

Bersih: It's NRD's fault for allowing voters to use office address

Bersih: It's NRD's fault for allowing voters to use office address

Johor MB’s use of office address for voter registration has more than 10 voters being registered there, Maria says.
 

Nasa finds seven Earth-like planets, 40 light years away

Nasa finds seven Earth-like planets, 40 light years away

Scientists say nearby star's seven rocky planets are 'best bet' for life

Police: Jong-nam's next of kin may arrive in M'sia soon

Police: Jong-nam's next of kin may arrive in M'sia soon

It may be a child or relative living near Malaysia, says the deputy police chief.

Nazri: Avoid going to N Korea, they can do unimaginable things

Nazri: Avoid going to N Korea, they can do unimaginable things

UPDATED 3.34PM | Tourism minister issues the warning amid the diplomatic row between Putrajaya and Pyongyang.

N Korean diplomat immune from arrest, confirms IGP

N Korean diplomat immune from arrest, confirms IGP

UPDATED 3.45PM | However, Khalid says M'sia will adhere to all procedures and protocols involved to question the diplomat. 

Perak Immigration director, three others arrested for graft

Perak Immigration director, three others arrested for graft

The four are alleged to be involved in bribery linked with entertainment and massage centres in the state.

Sultan Ibrahim shoots down 'not so smart' minister's proposal

Sultan Ibrahim shoots down 'not so smart' minister's proposal

Sultan Ibrahim disagrees with minister Tengku Adnan’s proposal to create more federal territories.

IGP denies officers flew to Macau with Jong-nam's DNA samples

IGP denies officers flew to Macau with Jong-nam's DNA samples

UPDATED 3.10PM | Khalid denies news reports claiming the officers were to obtain Jong-nam's son's DNA as well.

The facts concerning Mat Rempits and Mat Cyclists

The facts concerning Mat Rempits and Mat Cyclists

In 2010 the Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia did a survey on Mat Rempits and realised the factors that gave rise to the possible causes of the situation whereby teenagers are involved in group activities outside their home. They gather in groups late into the night and get involved in daring and dangerous forms of activity and with disregard to law and life.

Madinah's presence at Umno does raises eyebrows

Madinah's presence at Umno does raises eyebrows

UPDATED 2.55PM | PKR digs up photos of new auditor-general Madinah Mohamad at Umno functions.

Face water problems before it is too late

Face water problems before it is too late

February is already coming to an end and we have faced a significant number of water-related problems. From water supply disruptions to floods, we either have too much or too little water, bringing disaster and frustration to Malaysians.

Johor ruler takes a swipe at 'amnesiac, perhaps a little senile' politician

Johor ruler takes a swipe at 'amnesiac, perhaps a little senile' politician

'Previously, he said the opposition was his arch enemy, but now he can sit with them at the same table and be good friends'.

Family seeking release of charged teenage Rohingya refugee

Family seeking release of charged teenage Rohingya refugee

Lawyers file an application in the High Court to set aside, quash or stay his detention.

Zeti willing to cooperate in forex loss investigation

Zeti willing to cooperate in forex loss investigation

The former Bank Negara governor says the issue was never raised during her 16-year tenure.

US court gives nod for sale of Jho Low's NYC hotel

US court gives nod for sale of Jho Low's NYC hotel

DOJ claims 1MDB funds was used in acquisition of US$654m hotel in Manhattan.

Anifah has to review ties with North Korea now

Anifah has to review ties with North Korea now

COMMENT | To me, North Korea’s leaders do not know how to co-exist with others.

Pack up and leave, PKR Youth tells North Korea

Pack up and leave, PKR Youth tells North Korea

PKR Youth chief Afif Bahardin says they will not join their Umno counterpart in protesting against N Korea today.

Kit Siang: If Putrajaya serious about forex probe, sack Nor Yakcop

Kit Siang: If Putrajaya serious about forex probe, sack Nor Yakcop

DAP veteran joins Anwar in fingering Nor Mohamed Yakcop for Bank Negara's forex losses in the 90s.

Day 10 of Pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction

Day 10 of Pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction

It has been 10 days since my friend Pastor Raymond Keng Joo was abducted in broad daylight along Jalan SS4B/10, Kelana Jaya. Up till now there has been no clue or lead, to the best of my knowledge, who his abductors are and where he may be. Even the whereabouts of the car that he was driving on that fateful day is unknown.

Sultan disapproves use of hearses in a protest

Sultan disapproves use of hearses in a protest

Though no names or incidents are mentioned, it was an obvious response to Jamal's recent protest.

Vietnamese woman suspected of killing Kim was a singer

Vietnamese woman suspected of killing Kim was a singer

Malaysian police who arrested her for the murder say she worked at an entertainment outlet.

Report: N Korean diplomat sent off four suspects sought by cops

Report: N Korean diplomat sent off four suspects sought by cops

North Korean embassy's second secretary was caught on CCTV sending the suspects off at KLIA, reports CNA.

Nothing 'vague' about Balamurugan's 2nd autopsy, IGP told

Nothing 'vague' about Balamurugan's 2nd autopsy, IGP told

Lawyers for the kin remind Khalid that cops have 82 photos of the injuries and a cause of death report.

Husam was just looking for publicity, says PAS veep

Husam was just looking for publicity, says PAS veep

Not proper, says Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah of Husam’s appearance at the PAS ceramah targeting him.

Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Trump rescinds those guidelines even though they had been put on hold by a federal judge.

North Korean airlines' local office vanishes off radar

North Korean airlines' local office vanishes off radar

The Star reports Air Koryo's office has become a mystery since the murder of Kim Jong-nam.

Missing pastor received bullet at home six years ago

Missing pastor received bullet at home six years ago

Raymond Koh lodged a police report over the death threat, says a friend.

Economist: Think ‘Fast & Furious’ when talking about economy

Economist: Think ‘Fast & Furious’ when talking about economy

INTERVIEW | Vision to guide our economy is needed, says Shankaran Nambiar in his book illustrating policy inconsistencies over 2014-16.

Penang-born artist gunning for record-making feat

Penang-born artist gunning for record-making feat

Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin aims to draw 250 live caricatures in 24 hours, next month.

Didn't MCA brag they would vehemently oppose hudud?

Didn't MCA brag they would vehemently oppose hudud?

YOURSAY | 'These MCA leaders run when they should be standing their ground.'

Johor Umno: Teresa Kok also used office as voter address

Johor Umno: Teresa Kok also used office as voter address

Kok rebuts Pasir Gudang Umno, saying the issue isn’t the address, but mass movement of voters.

​​​​​​​Bare-handed 'assassins'; TMJ campaigns for FAM presidency; head of forex task force named

​​​​​​​Bare-handed 'assassins'; TMJ campaigns for FAM presidency; head of forex task force named

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

KCNA: North Korea blames M'sia for Jong-nam's death

KCNA: North Korea blames M'sia for Jong-nam's death

The state organ says M'sia is also accused of breaking international law in autopsy on a diplomatic passport holder.

BN to give out free petrol in FT monthly from April

BN to give out free petrol in FT monthly from April

Every parliamentary constituency will get the boon for a year, says FT BN Youth chief Mohd Razlan.

‘Unpopular’ Najib may be laughing all the way to Parliament

‘Unpopular’ Najib may be laughing all the way to Parliament

YOURSAY | ‘What is the difference between RM40 billion and RM50 billion?’

Pemangkin to cooperate with cops over Yapeim's police report

Pemangkin to cooperate with cops over Yapeim's police report

The orphans' foundation claims the report against its founders is an attempt to silence it.