Archive - 4 March 2017

Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador

Malaysia expels North Korean ambassador

UPDATED 11.10PM | This is after the envoy snubbed Wisma Putra despite being summoned.

US report highlights rights abuses resulting from 1MDB scandal

US report highlights rights abuses resulting from 1MDB scandal

The US Dept of State’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2016 was released today.

Perkasa Youth: Bid to expel Zakir Naik from M’sia is seditious

Perkasa Youth: Bid to expel Zakir Naik from M’sia is seditious

Its chief Azrul Akmal Saharudin says as such, they have lodged police reports on this matter.

MB: 3,000 units of bumi quota in Johor converted since 2013

MB: 3,000 units of bumi quota in Johor converted since 2013

From this, Johor secured RM600m for the Bumiputera Property Fund, says Khaled.

If no DNA, health and dental records can be used to identify Jong-nam

If no DNA, health and dental records can be used to identify Jong-nam

We have managed to identify (the match) through the medical history of a deceased in other cases, says Dr Hilmi.

Where has our humanity gone?

Where has our humanity gone?

“Only when we are truly open to understanding the struggles of another can we be fully compassionate and empathetic.”

Azalina: Parliament reconvenes sitting at main building on Monday

Azalina: Parliament reconvenes sitting at main building on Monday

Renovation and upgrading works on the building, carried out since 2012, are now completed.

Liow denies lack of funds scuttled MH370 search

Liow denies lack of funds scuttled MH370 search

'Funding has never been the issue but we have to be more sure and more credible... we want more evidence.'

Jakim criticised for 'demonising' outspoken women

Jakim criticised for 'demonising' outspoken women

'Once again, Jakim has chosen to demonise 'loud' women instead,' says DAP's Syerleena Abdul Rashid.

'N Korea will lose more if M’sia gives them democratic boot'

'N Korea will lose more if M’sia gives them democratic boot'

‘This country, from an economic perspective, is insignificant (to Malaysia),’ says Oh Ei Sun.

Ceiling price for fuel to be announced weekly from April

Ceiling price for fuel to be announced weekly from April

The imposition of the ceiling price will likely be announced on the Monday or Saturday for the week.

Court rules Sabah minister breached laws in giving developer extension

Court rules Sabah minister breached laws in giving developer extension

Sabah minister Hajiji Noor is ordered to pay costs to aggrieved buyers over delayed condo handover.

Azmin: Selangor already probing alleged bankrupt Yawas GM

Azmin: Selangor already probing alleged bankrupt Yawas GM

We did the investigation two months ago, long before Jamal raised the issue, Azmin says. 

Ramasamy: Rahman avoided question on high-profile person

Ramasamy: Rahman avoided question on high-profile person

'He has clearly diverted from the issue; my question is not whether the ministry has power to give extensions.'

Amanah tells Najib to chill, 'they may ask for PM post next'

Amanah tells Najib to chill, 'they may ask for PM post next'

Salahuddin Ayub says it is desperate of Najib to raise Shafie's alleged Sabah CM claim.

Shafie: I rejected CM offer before, I never wanted it

Shafie: I rejected CM offer before, I never wanted it

UPDATED 1.30PM | Semporna MP says he would have contested a state seat if he wanted the CM post.

Kelantan passes the buck to Putrajaya over gay 'problem'

Kelantan passes the buck to Putrajaya over gay 'problem'

Homosexual activities are a national problem, not PAS’ alone, Kelantan Deputy MB says.

Local banks should help first-time homebuyers, says S'gor MB

Local banks should help first-time homebuyers, says S'gor MB

UPDATED 4.01PM | It is now time for banks to step up to the plate as corporate citizens, he says.

Lawyers apply for Anwar's release, urge gov't to heed UN declaration

Lawyers apply for Anwar's release, urge gov't to heed UN declaration

UPDATED 12.04PM | His lawyers say he has served enough time for what UN calls 'illegal detention'.

N Korean accuses M'sia of plot to dishonour Pyongyang

N Korean accuses M'sia of plot to dishonour Pyongyang

Ri says he was presented with false evidence in Malaysia, and police showed him pictures of his family in detention.

Wisma Putra: M'sia rejects reports it violated UN sanctions on N Korea

Wisma Putra: M'sia rejects reports it violated UN sanctions on N Korea

This is after revelations that N Korea was evading sanctions by having a network of overseas firms, including in Malaysia.

Whose fault was it - the kids, parents or society?

Whose fault was it - the kids, parents or society?

YOURSAY | ‘The world is a simple place but the people make it into a dangerous one.’

Pastor’s mysterious abduction sparks off rumour mill

Pastor’s mysterious abduction sparks off rumour mill

‘If there is one unmistakable clue, it is the efficiency...’

What do Felda's kingmakers want?

What do Felda's kingmakers want?

FOCUS | Most settlers, feeling the pinch from GST, want more done to alleviate their burdens.

Lawyer: Trump could be M'sia's role model to justify human rights abuse

Lawyer: Trump could be M'sia's role model to justify human rights abuse

'When Trump said US first, he basically said everybody else is not a priority, that has a trickle-down effect on the rest of the world, too.'

'But Rahman, court says you had no power to do so'

'But Rahman, court says you had no power to do so'

The court found Abdul Rahman not empowered to allow extension on housing construction, says Pua.

IGP praised for speedy probe on Jong-nam’s murder, but not 1MDB

IGP praised for speedy probe on Jong-nam’s murder, but not 1MDB

When will investigations on MO1 be completed, a lawyer asks the police.

DPM warns N Korean embassy; Saudi absolution; Shafie's CM ‘ambition’

DPM warns N Korean embassy; Saudi absolution; Shafie's CM ‘ambition’

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

Analyst: Umno will try to head off Khaled-Najib conflict ahead of GE

Analyst: Umno will try to head off Khaled-Najib conflict ahead of GE

Touching on a possible Khaled-Najib conflict, Wan Saiful does not believe ties among party leaders will worsen.

Saudi king squandered opportunity to clear MO1

Saudi king squandered opportunity to clear MO1

YOURSAY | ‘If the RM2.6b was indeed a gift from the Saudi royal family, he would have stated so…’

Gearing-up for the Mardi Gras

Gearing-up for the Mardi Gras

Seeing that society can indeed change for the better.