Archive - 27 February 2017

Philippine gov't condemns 'barbaric' killing of German hostage

Philippine gov't condemns 'barbaric' killing of German hostage

It urges the public to support the government's fight against terrorism.

Police deny Jong-nam's next-of-kin have arrived in M'sia

Police deny Jong-nam's next-of-kin have arrived in M'sia

To say such things is not right, says IGP.

PAS rips up 'RM90m cheque' claim

PAS rips up 'RM90m cheque' claim

Mohd Amar says the cheque in the picture circulated online was unsigned.

Onshore forex mart going through period of adjustments

Onshore forex mart going through period of adjustments

Bank Negara says it has been more active in supplying liquidity to address the demand and supply mismatches.

Petronas-Aramco to sign US$7b deal tomorrow

Petronas-Aramco to sign US$7b deal tomorrow

'Will they now say we're selling sovereignty to Saudi Arabia?' Najib quips.

Seoul intelligence: N Korea ministries plotted Jong-nam's murder

Seoul intelligence: N Korea ministries plotted Jong-nam's murder

It was an act of systematic terror ordered by Kim Jong-un, says a South Korean lawmaker. 

Harapan, Bersatu to commence seat negotiations tomorrow

Harapan, Bersatu to commence seat negotiations tomorrow

They have discussed it before but this is the first time they will go into details, says DAP's Anthony Loke.  

Thanaseelan's death 'entirely preventable', say lawyers

Thanaseelan's death 'entirely preventable', say lawyers

Lawyers point out that lock-up rules specifically require police to look after detainee's well-being.

MCA ticks off DAP for 'U-turn' over China

MCA ticks off DAP for 'U-turn' over China

DAP joins Bersatu in making anti-China remarks but still does business with them, says MCA deputy head Wee Ka Siong.

The King and I, Najib's latest selfie

The King and I, Najib's latest selfie

PM posts a snapshot with the Saudi monarch on his Twitter account.

Saudi king's visit vindicates PM on RM2.6b donation, says academic

Saudi king's visit vindicates PM on RM2.6b donation, says academic

This is a big slap for the opposition's efforts to slander the PM, says Assoc Prof Hanafiah Harun.

Tajuddin sues Khalid, KiniTV and NST for defamation

Tajuddin sues Khalid, KiniTV and NST for defamation

The suit claims Khalid's statement implied that Tajuddin was not a good Muslim, condemned to hell and unfit to be an MP.

Zaid now says what he didn't when Dr M took on royals in '93

Zaid now says what he didn't when Dr M took on royals in '93

After the Johor ruler's acerbic speech, former minister recalls how he squandered an opportunity to shine.

Man disembowels himself after 'gastritis diagnosis'

Man disembowels himself after 'gastritis diagnosis'

Police say initial information suggests he was distraught over his condition.

Police deny assaulting teen at roadblock, found him injured

Police deny assaulting teen at roadblock, found him injured

The teen had also given contradicting accounts of the incident to his family and the cops, say police. 

Prosecutors attempt to overturn coroner's 'beaten to death' verdict

Prosecutors attempt to overturn coroner's 'beaten to death' verdict

Family's lawyer wonders why AG's Chambers behaving like defence lawyer for the police.

Johari: Core inflation stable, no plans to cut GST

Johari: Core inflation stable, no plans to cut GST

Spike in inflation was closely tied to an increase in fuel prices and ringgit depreciation, says second finance minister.

Group starts campaign to pressure gov't to free Lena Hendry

Group starts campaign to pressure gov't to free Lena Hendry

The public should express their views by tweeting to national leaders and the AGC with the hashtag #defendlena, says Pusat Komas.

She was not 'framed', IGP denies claim on Jong-nam murder suspect

She was not 'framed', IGP denies claim on Jong-nam murder suspect

Khalid Abu Bakar says police investigation indicates otherwise.

Provide MH370 documents to family members, court orders MAS

Provide MH370 documents to family members, court orders MAS

This comes with the Court of Appeal today dismissing MAS' appeal against the Sept 8 High Court order to do so.

Emulate Anwar and work with Dr M, reformasi veterans told

Emulate Anwar and work with Dr M, reformasi veterans told

PKR Youth chief Nik Nazmi says if Anwar can bury the hatchet, so can the reformists.

S'gor Sultan spares man from gallows

S'gor Sultan spares man from gallows

Man gets second chance at life following campaign by his family and Amnesty International.

Right-sizing the Malaysian civil service

Right-sizing the Malaysian civil service

COMMENT | Rather than wait for a financial crisis, the gov’t should start planning a right-sizing programme of the public service.

It is best you retire, PM's aide tells 'old tiger'

It is best you retire, PM's aide tells 'old tiger'

This is after Dr M lamented that Malaysia was no longer an 'Asian Tiger'.

Issues when fighting child sexual abuse

Issues when fighting child sexual abuse

Though the phrase ‘Fight Child Sexual Abuse’ sounds positive, yet one must realise the realities and challenges surrounding the effort. Otherwise we may have the thought but meaningless and ineffective strategies to deal with the issues.

NGOs told to think of transport plan's 'benefit to majority'

NGOs told to think of transport plan's 'benefit to majority'

State needs the plan to move forward, says Penang branch of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers.

Friends believe Indonesian woman 'framed' for Jong-nam's murder

Friends believe Indonesian woman 'framed' for Jong-nam's murder

Indonesian suspect and friends celebrated her birthday the night before the attack.

Najib: Saudi oil price up by 50pct, but M'sians fuss over 20sen hike

Najib: Saudi oil price up by 50pct, but M'sians fuss over 20sen hike

Every measure the government takes is for the country's short- and long-term interests, says PM.

PM claims residents 'incited' by Nurul Izzah now regret decision

PM claims residents 'incited' by Nurul Izzah now regret decision

UPDATED 1.22PM | Najib says 34 who protested redevelopment of their flats failed to prevent the project from being a success.

Saudi Arabia to triple scholarships for Malaysian students

Saudi Arabia to triple scholarships for Malaysian students

This is due to the overwhelming number of applications by Malaysian students for scholarships, says a Saudi official.

Great difference between Nik Aziz’s and Hadi Awang’s PAS

Great difference between Nik Aziz’s and Hadi Awang’s PAS

MP SPEAKS | The latest crude display by S'gor PAS wouldn't have got past Nik Aziz.

Najib: Saudis also rolling out BR1M-like aid and GST

Najib: Saudis also rolling out BR1M-like aid and GST

The PM defends his prickly policies pointing to oil-rich Saudi Arabia.

Speaking up for stay-at-home mothers

Speaking up for stay-at-home mothers

In less than two weeks, the world will be observing the International Women’s Day.

Umno leader: Dr M's presence at Reformis event to further destroy Anwar

Umno leader: Dr M's presence at Reformis event to further destroy Anwar

Bersatu chairperson still harbours intention to 'destroy' his ex-deputy, says Umno supreme council member.

Agrobank is first financial institution to sign graft-free pledge

Agrobank is first financial institution to sign graft-free pledge

It signs Corruption Free Pledge in Malacca yesterday, in line with the efforts initiated by the MACC.

Free speech is at the mercy of a depraved minority

Free speech is at the mercy of a depraved minority

YOURSAY | ‘Let us each be living testimonies of the beauty of our religious beliefs.’

FT Ministry aims to make KL among world’s Top 5 visited cities

FT Ministry aims to make KL among world’s Top 5 visited cities

As the gateway to the country, Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful and safe city, says minister Tengku Adnan.

White House does not rule out Sessions recusal on Russia probes

White House does not rule out Sessions recusal on Russia probes

The AG may step back over allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The one and only North Korean restaurant in Malaysia

The one and only North Korean restaurant in Malaysia

A North Korean culinary experience amid the reclusive state coming under spotlight in M'sia.

The Malay denial

The Malay denial

Why are so many Malays recalcitrant?

N Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of M'sia, UN says

N Korea spy agency runs arms operation out of M'sia, UN says

A UN report reveals a front company sells battlefield radio systems in violation of UN sanctions.

King Salman's visit marks 'new era' in ties, says Saudi mission

King Salman's visit marks 'new era' in ties, says Saudi mission

The head of mission says it will strengthen bilateral ties especially in education and scientific research.

Give Madinah a chance? Not when looking after taxpayers’ money

Give Madinah a chance? Not when looking after taxpayers’ money

YOURSAY | ‘Must I jump out the 45th floor of KLCC to find out if I would die?’

Jong-nam's painful death; Saudi king arrives; Muhyiddin responds

Jong-nam's painful death; Saudi king arrives; Muhyiddin responds

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