Archive - 6 March 2017

It wants North Korea to stop such provocative actions.

Mahathir says Nazri's challenge is an empty one since he knew the 91-year-old won't stand. 

The charge under Section 130V(1) of the Penal Code provides for an imprisonment for up to 20 years, if found guilty.

DRB-Hicom says the pilgrimage fund bought 750,000 of the company's shares from the open market.

This comes after Wisma Putra expelled Kang Chol, N Korea's envoy to Malaysia.

COMMENT | G25 appeals to Members of Parliament to reject the Act 355 changes.

Azrul Mohd Khalib tells police that he gave notice to relevant authorities.

Elderly recipients wait in long queues while others complain of inefficiency as vouchers need to be cashed out at BSN.

He is in fact a very nice person, says PM of the Saudi king.

The government also stressed on the fact that the growth is associated with justice, says PM.

The Society for the Promotion of Human Rights, Malaysia (Proham) expresses concern over the rise of people’s feeling of insecurity and public safety due to the different crime incidences in the Klang valley.

On Feb 21, the Health Ministry’s Institute for Public Health posted “Tobacco and E-cigarette Survey among Malaysian Adolescents” (Tecma) on its website.

More requests for probe on ex-minister over approval of EOT request to developer with alleged links to AG's wife.

DPM says Malaysia in no way wished to find faults in diplomatic ties with any country.

Najib's appeal against Harakah scheduled for a hearing at the Court of Appeal tomorrow is now vacated.

Lim Teck Ghee also dismisses claims that the suit against the controversial preacher is seditious.  

Minister also cautions against jumping to conclusions, urges police to solve case as soon as possible.

UPDATED 5.40PM | 'I express grave concern over extreme measures taken by Malaysian government.'

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak presents the Yang di-Pertuan Agong the royal address during officiation of the 2017 session of Parliament. 

'We cannot hand over the body as long as we cannot determine without doubt, the identity of the victim or the deceased.'

Meanwhile, an Amanah leader offers to negotiate with abductors if case is related to religion.

'We'll take it one step at a time,' Najib adds when asked whether Malaysia will review ties with N Korea.

There are better ways to encourage voter registration than offering freebies, says Bersih.

Gurdial Singh wants a restraining order issued against the Immigration Department from barring Maria again. 

This comes after minister says he cannot accept Mahathir's dare to contest in Langkawi.

Article 153 is entrenched and protected by Conference of Rulers, even if Rukunegara is used as preamble to Federal Constitution, says prominent activist.

UPDATED 1.59PM | PARLIAMENT | He urges M'sians not to be complacent with existing efforts to foster unity.

Mahathir's counter-dare to Nazri ignites speculation that he may contest in Langkawi.

The country's police chief has vowed that the campaign will be 'less bloody' than the last.

PARLIAMENT | A few bad apples erode confidence in entire civil service, he laments. 

'We decide our cases independently,' insists Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria.

Party number two also asks Johoreans to keep the 'virus of kleptocracy' out of the state. 

ADUN SPEAKS | The police presence at the peaceful candlelight vigil is baffling.

Najib also vows to defend the country's image and sovereignty at all costs. 

Federal minister also predicts that Dr M's Bersatu will one day dissolve, 'just like Semangat 46'.

Speculation in Europe is rife as to when and where exactly this month will British Prime Minister Theresa May formally trigger Article 50.

YOURSAY | ‘To avoid the real issues, erect a straw man and then attack it. Voila, all will be forgotten.’

A Japanese association says N Korea may also be behind the disappearance of four women, including four Malaysians, in 1978.

UPDATED 11.50AM | Ambassador cannot be arrested if he ignores expulsion order and remains within the compound, says news report.

COMMENT | It is not that the ministry does not have the laws; it’s the laxity in enforcement.

This is the second of a two-part interview with P Uthayakumar.

Trump is now accused of trying to deflect the alleged Russian link in his election campaign.

FOCUS | Polling data analyses show among those who might leave empty-handed are Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Liow Tiong Lai.

YOURSAY | ‘But Rafizi, the 60 percent who do not support Umno may not be registered voters.’

UPDATED 2.25PM | Japan, S Korea say three of the missiles land in Japan EEZ, Seoul convenes security meeting.

The Malays of a generation ago were a different breed.

This is in relation to the minister's claim that Penang gov't grants extension of time to developers to complete projects.

'We do not do anything without specific reasons,' says the deputy foreign minister.

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