Archive - 26 February 2017

Riyadh supports Putrajaya's initiatives to help Muslims

Riyadh supports Putrajaya's initiatives to help Muslims

King Salman says he is ready to extend assistance and all resources.

'Traditional medicine practitioners should have SOP'

'Traditional medicine practitioners should have SOP'

They should conduct clinical studies and not rely on testimonials, deputy minister says.

Temporary work permits for foreigners in fishing industry deferred

Temporary work permits for foreigners in fishing industry deferred

'Fishermen receive subsidies, allowance and incentives, but kembong is still RM20/kg.'

Tough luck, no more 'games of chance' machines in Penang

Tough luck, no more 'games of chance' machines in Penang

This includes simulator machines and those where users try to pick up a toy using a claw.

Zahid fears city dwellers may hurt BN's rural chances

Zahid fears city dwellers may hurt BN's rural chances

'Those who live in KL, Penang and Singapore return to vote and influence others against BN.'

Senior citizens nabbed over FB posting on Johor bicycle case

Senior citizens nabbed over FB posting on Johor bicycle case

Two of them carry the title 'Datuk'. All three have been remanded.

Touched by Saudis’ hospitality in 1975 and 2000

Touched by Saudis’ hospitality in 1975 and 2000

The state visit by His Majesty King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud to Malaysia from Feb 26 to March 1 reminds me of the official visit by a Saudi prince to Kuala Lumpur in 1975.

‘The abduction of Pastor Raymond Koh is an act of sheer terror’

‘The abduction of Pastor Raymond Koh is an act of sheer terror’

All over Malaysia, Singapore and several other world destinations and capitals, Christians gathered offering prayers for a Malaysian pastor who was abducted in broad daylight on Feb 13.

Minister: Tests confirm poison, Jong-nam died painful death

Minister: Tests confirm poison, Jong-nam died painful death

UPDATED 7PM | The chemical which poisoned him has same properties as VX nerve agent, Subramaniam says.

Man found dead in Hulu Selangor lock-up

Man found dead in Hulu Selangor lock-up

A sentry found him unconcious in a cell, but when medical help arrives, it was too late.

BR1M distribution system needs review, says Nazri

BR1M distribution system needs review, says Nazri

The current system requires a long wait before receiving payment, says tourism and culture minister.

Former Tambun MP Yahaya Shafie dies

Former Tambun MP Yahaya Shafie dies

Doctors diagnose Yahaya Shafie, 83, with lung infection not long after sustaining a fall. 

MAHB man remanded in beauty product case released

MAHB man remanded in beauty product case released

This is over abuse of power involving RM80,000 worth of beauty and slimming treatments.

PAS: Cut GST to match rise in inflation

PAS: Cut GST to match rise in inflation

Inflation was a high 3.2 percent in January 2017, compared to last year, official data shows.

'Cheated' over foreign worker permits, hawker faces RM100k fine

'Cheated' over foreign worker permits, hawker faces RM100k fine

Hawker faces uphill task in registering his staff as workers, receives penalty in the process.

N Korean envoy snaps after journos damage his car

N Korean envoy snaps after journos damage his car

Media practitioners surround Kim Yu-song's car when he tries to leave. 

Abim joins urgings for severing ties with North Korea

Abim joins urgings for severing ties with North Korea

Abim's chief says cutting ties with an 'extremist' country will be of no loss to M'sia.

Amanah: Johor MB must explain spate of graft arrests

Amanah: Johor MB must explain spate of graft arrests

Housing and land issues are under the MB's porfolio, says Amanah deputy head Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Health Ministry: VX encounter a first for Malaysia

Health Ministry: VX encounter a first for Malaysia

Deputh health minister only read about it but never came into contact with the nerve agent before.

Let people judge if I'm 'arrogant', says Muhyiddin after royal rebuke

Let people judge if I'm 'arrogant', says Muhyiddin after royal rebuke

Muhyiddin Yassin finds it strange that the Johor ruler thinks he is arrogant only after he is no longer deputy prime minister.

Malaysia rolls out red carpet as Saudi king kicks off Asia tour

Malaysia rolls out red carpet as Saudi king kicks off Asia tour

King Salman brings his own escalator and two vehicles for the trip.

S’wak PKR flays Ismail Sabri over ‘racist’ vitriol

S’wak PKR flays Ismail Sabri over ‘racist’ vitriol

Ismail Sabri tells Sarawakians that if BN falls, bumiputeras will lose all their privileges.

'PAS won't pressure Muslim MPs on Act 355'

'PAS won't pressure Muslim MPs on Act 355'

If other MPs don't agree, there is nothing much PAS can do, says a party leader.

Are M'sians afraid of VX nerve agent?

Are M'sians afraid of VX nerve agent?

Travellers weigh in after today's KLIA2 police sweep.

Who is Anwar in GE14?

Who is Anwar in GE14?

COMMENT | The appointment of an interim PM may be an adept situational remedy.

Doctor bids to destigmatise mental illness

Doctor bids to destigmatise mental illness

MALAYSIANSKINI | Dr Chua Sook Ning forms NGO to bring this issue to the mainstream.

Quick guide to rules concerning voter's address

Quick guide to rules concerning voter's address

KINIGUIDE | EC rules say voters only have to be registered according to the MyKad address.

KLIA2 declared safe after sweep for toxic materials

KLIA2 declared safe after sweep for toxic materials

The sweep operation was carried out from 1.45am to 3am, says Selangor police chief.

Ahead of Saudi king's arrival, Dr M says ‘visitor’ should explain ‘donation’

Ahead of Saudi king's arrival, Dr M says ‘visitor’ should explain ‘donation’

It may have been intentional or otherwise, but Mahathir's talk of donations strikes a chord.

Safety of abducted pastor now a top priority

Safety of abducted pastor now a top priority

COMMENT | By Monday, Pastor Raymond Koh would have gone missing for two weeks.

Mahathir, Muhyiddin sing different tunes on PAS

Mahathir, Muhyiddin sing different tunes on PAS

Muhyiddin belts 'Ain't no mountain high enough', but Dr M does not croon along.

Is backing Hadi’s Syariah bill Umno’s play for power?

Is backing Hadi’s Syariah bill Umno’s play for power?

MP SPEAKS | The play of religion on politics is dangerous, especially in a country like Malaysia.

Dr M gets heat at pro-Anwar meet; prince slams racialising bike tragedy

Dr M gets heat at pro-Anwar meet; prince slams racialising bike tragedy

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

Hazmat team sweeps KLIA2 following chemical attack on Jong-nam

Hazmat team sweeps KLIA2 following chemical attack on Jong-nam

A Hazmat team sweeps KLIA2 following the discovery that Kim Jong-nam was killed using the highly toxic VX nerve agent.

Why was Pastor Koh kidnapped?

Why was Pastor Koh kidnapped?

‘Mostly, the ‘why’ is answered shortly. But not in this case.’

Hadi’s Act 355 has politics written all over it

Hadi’s Act 355 has politics written all over it

YOURSAY | ‘PAS has a political ambition to replace BN. Act 355 is the springboard.’

Death by VX nerve agent - more questions than answers

Death by VX nerve agent - more questions than answers

YOURSAY | ‘My silly question is why go complex when a simpler ‘solution’ would do.’