Archive - 25 February 2017

MACC detains military camp supervisors for alleged corruption

MACC detains military camp supervisors for alleged corruption

The suspects aged between 33 and 43, were picked up at the Kuantan MACC office yesterday.

Former Paya Jeras rep Saidin Thamby dies

Former Paya Jeras rep Saidin Thamby dies

Saidin served as the assemblyperson from 1986 to 1999, and was also speaker from 1982 to 1990.

Bullies can face up to six months' suspension from school

Bullies can face up to six months' suspension from school

During suspension, offenders would undergo rehabilitation such as at the Henry Gurney School for a few weeks.

PAS grassroots: Kit Siang ‘racist’, Dr M ‘robber’, Muhyiddin ‘homewrecker’

PAS grassroots: Kit Siang ‘racist’, Dr M ‘robber’, Muhyiddin ‘homewrecker’

Selangor PAS grassroots make their apparent dislike of Harapan and Bersatu very clear.

The fallacy of harsh punishments

The fallacy of harsh punishments

Unless the poor are helped, the hungry fed, and the unemployed given jobs, it is always controversial to dish out heavy punishments for those who committed petty crimes and personal sins. Whatever the polemics, one can always argue some crimes may be committed out of necessity or circumstances.

Johor eyes annual RM50m tax revenue from Forest City

Johor eyes annual RM50m tax revenue from Forest City

Johor MB says this will come from quit rent or property tax on RM100 billion development.

An open letter to the higher education minister

An open letter to the higher education minister

Dear Higher Education Minister Idris Jusoh, please allow me to address you on a matter of public importance in an unusual manner.

PM urges people to fight against spread of fake news to topple gov't

PM urges people to fight against spread of fake news to topple gov't

He says this is a new threat to the country that needs to be countered.

Thailand foils bid to smuggle RM100m worth of drugs into Malaysia

Thailand foils bid to smuggle RM100m worth of drugs into Malaysia

Several people were nabbed, including two Malaysian men, believed to be senior members of the syndicate.

Abang Johari tells SUPP to woo S'wak Chinese ahead of GE14

Abang Johari tells SUPP to woo S'wak Chinese ahead of GE14

He says failing to do so means SUPP has failed in uniting the Chinese community.

Johor prince slams hate campaign in bicycle tragedy

Johor prince slams hate campaign in bicycle tragedy

Attempts to go ahead with the protest this morning against the driver ended with arrests.

Unknown man hands over documents to North Korean embassy

Unknown man hands over documents to North Korean embassy

Counsellor signs a piece of paper which bore the words 'Foreign Ministry' after the documents were handed to embassy.

Mustapa: We should support government's action over ties with N Korea

Mustapa: We should support government's action over ties with N Korea

He says Malaysians should be 100pct behind the govt on any kind of action it would take.

MACC arrests six, seizes 21 luxury cars, RM500k cash in JB

MACC arrests six, seizes 21 luxury cars, RM500k cash in JB

Commission also seizes five high performance bikes, freezes 45 accounts with over RM15.5 million in them.

Alarm bells over halting of free mammogram screening

Alarm bells over halting of free mammogram screening

MP SPEAKS | Due to lack of allocation received, the programme has halted in August 2016.

Come after me after we get rid of Najib, Dr M tells baying crowd

Come after me after we get rid of Najib, Dr M tells baying crowd

The former PM seeks to win over hostile Reformasi supporters.

UN special rapporteur seeks halt to execution of brothers

UN special rapporteur seeks halt to execution of brothers

'Legislation that leaves courts with no choice but to impose death sentences for specific crimes violates various human rights standards.'

Catholics pray for single legal system, end to corruption

Catholics pray for single legal system, end to corruption

Last night Catholic churches in the country's six dioceses joined palms to pray for a better Malaysia.

In Jong-nam murder case, cops confirm taking samples from condo

In Jong-nam murder case, cops confirm taking samples from condo

Selangor CPO says no new arrest has been made.

M'sia will issue arrest warrant for diplomat over Jong-nam murder

M'sia will issue arrest warrant for diplomat over Jong-nam murder

'Reasonable' time will be given for diplomat to come forward before police take further action, Selangor CPO says.

Envoy: Suspect claimed she was paid RM400 by Korean-looking man

Envoy: Suspect claimed she was paid RM400 by Korean-looking man

Asked if suspect exhibited any signs of poisoning, Adreano says she seemed to be physically well.

Three Myanmar cops jailed for negligence over Rohingya attacks

Three Myanmar cops jailed for negligence over Rohingya attacks

The court sentenced the three senior officers to one to three years in prison

BN 'copycat' free petrol exposes their insincerity, says Johor DAP

BN 'copycat' free petrol exposes their insincerity, says Johor DAP

UPDATED 1.32PM | Liew Chin Tong says it is really an embarassment as it was the BN gov't that had raised petrol prices.

DAP MP decries Lena Hendry's conviction

DAP MP decries Lena Hendry's conviction

Censorship of reality is 'foolish and incomprehensible' when the truth is practically out there for anyone with a phone, Kula says.

Mahathir shows up at Reformasi event, gets heckled

Mahathir shows up at Reformasi event, gets heckled

UPDATED 2.24PM | The ex-PM makes a surprise show at the pro-Anwar convention and gets an agitated response.

Man held over offensive FB post against Johor Sultan

Man held over offensive FB post against Johor Sultan

Man detained following remarks deemed offensive and inciting that could threaten country's harmony and prosperity.

Songwriter frets after lyrics changed to montage on Korean murder

Songwriter frets after lyrics changed to montage on Korean murder

'The murder case is a rather sensitive issue; I am worried the adapted song and video will get me into trouble.'

At conservative gathering, Trump blasts purveyors of 'fake news'

At conservative gathering, Trump blasts purveyors of 'fake news'

'They shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name.'

White House bars some top news organisations from briefing

White House bars some top news organisations from briefing

Among those barred are CNN, New York Times, Politico and Los Angeles Times.

DAP, Amanah deny seat negotiations finalised in S'gor

DAP, Amanah deny seat negotiations finalised in S'gor

Khalid believes this is just BN propaganda to upset PAS and to end negotiations between Harapan and the Islamic party. 

Indonesian officials to meet national held over Jong-nam murder

Indonesian officials to meet national held over Jong-nam murder

‘Consular access will be used to physically verify the suspect's nationality.’

Minister denies free petrol programme sponsored by gov’t

Minister denies free petrol programme sponsored by gov’t

Tengku Adnan says the free petrol to motorcyclists was fully borne by an unnamed NGO.

I was 10 and taunted over my weight

I was 10 and taunted over my weight

Obesity has jumped from 4pct to almost 20pct, making Malaysia the fattest country in the region.

Ruling elite only know how to 'fast & furiously' enrich themselves

Ruling elite only know how to 'fast & furiously' enrich themselves

YOURSAY | ‘No plan would work if corruption continues to plague every single pore of our administration.’

Christians raise concerns over pastor’s disappearance

Christians raise concerns over pastor’s disappearance

COMMENT | His mysterious disappearance has raised fears that it could be linked to his work.

Chemical weapon used at KLIA2; Siti Hasmah defends Dr M; new twist in Bahri's case

Chemical weapon used at KLIA2; Siti Hasmah defends Dr M; new twist in Bahri's case

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

Now it’s Audit Dept’s turn to be neutered

Now it’s Audit Dept’s turn to be neutered

YOURSAY | ‘It looks like anyone, including a kindergarten teacher, can now become the auditor-general.’