Archive - 10 March 2017

Don't add fuel to fire in diplomatic row, social media users told

Don't add fuel to fire in diplomatic row, social media users told

Deputy minister says this on the spread of news that a so-called 'massacre of M'sians' had taken place in North Korea.

Thai police end search of temple without finding monk

Thai police end search of temple without finding monk

This comes after a standoff at the Dhammakaya temple between thousands of police and saffron-robed monks.

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Ex-navy man found dead with throat slit in Sitiawan

Ex-navy man found dead with throat slit in Sitiawan

Police say the victim was found lifeless near his motorcycle when cops arrived at the scene.

Bersatu sec-gen insists seat negotiations with PAS still on

Bersatu sec-gen insists seat negotiations with PAS still on

This comes after PAS' denial of Muhyiddin's 'warming ties' claim regarding talks on seat allocations.

Car caught on video speeding against traffic

Car caught on video speeding against traffic

The vehicle nearly causes a collision on highway.

EC guarantees no artificial fingers in coming polls

EC guarantees no artificial fingers in coming polls

This was over a claim that artificial fingers were imported from China to be used for fraud purposes in the coming polls.

Diplomatic row forces AFC to postpone M'sia-N Korea match

Diplomatic row forces AFC to postpone M'sia-N Korea match

AFC, however, does not provide a new date for the Asia Cup 2019 qualification match.

DAP's 'naughtiness' strengthened PAS to pursue Act 355 amendments

DAP's 'naughtiness' strengthened PAS to pursue Act 355 amendments

DAP's support for PAS then "misled" rakyat, opposition supporters into believing PAS won't push for their hudud agenda, he says.

Be careful what we wish for

Be careful what we wish for

Samuel Johnson said a long time ago, “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel”. Of course common sense would tell us that Johnson was not indicting patriotism in general, only fake patriotism.

Dr M picks Nazri's stronghold for debate

Dr M picks Nazri's stronghold for debate

Ex-PM's aide says arrangements are being made to hold the debate in Padang Rengas.

A tribute to nine women in my life

A tribute to nine women in my life

I shall start from the eldest. My grandmother was born in China and poverty forced her to seek a better life in Nanyang (South Sea) together with her husband.

IGP addresses concern on revealing arrest in pastor's case

IGP addresses concern on revealing arrest in pastor's case

Police chief is asked if the disclosure may endanger the pastor.

SPM results out on March 16

SPM results out on March 16

Candidates can also check their results via the short-messaging system at mySMS 15888.

Harapan Youth seeks increase in varsity allocations

Harapan Youth seeks increase in varsity allocations

What happened to the revenue from GST, they ask, in questioning the gov't rationale in cutting education funding.

Bersih chief: I will not sack Mandeep for criticising opposition

Bersih chief: I will not sack Mandeep for criticising opposition

Messages on social media are calling for the secretariat member's head to roll over his article.

Police chief confirms it's Jong-nam, tightlipped on details

Police chief confirms it's Jong-nam, tightlipped on details

UPDATED 5.45PM | Khalid refuses to say if a DNA sample was provided for identification purposes.

DG: All health facilities to step up monitoring for H5N1 bird flu

DG: All health facilities to step up monitoring for H5N1 bird flu

He says early signs of bird flu are high fever, sore throat, cough, headache, muscle pain, joint pains or fatigue.

Journey of untold dangers await N Korean defectors

Journey of untold dangers await N Korean defectors

The number of defectors have declined under Kim Jong-un's rule, as would-be defectors fear severe repercussions.

Praying for the safe return of M'sians in North Korea

Praying for the safe return of M'sians in North Korea

A congregation at the Iron Mosque in Putrajaya performing special prayers for the safe return of Malaysians stranded in North Korea.

PKR Youth: Army vet's concern over huge foreign investments justified

PKR Youth: Army vet's concern over huge foreign investments justified

Nik Nazmi backs brig-gen who warned about getting investments from country once an ally of Parti Komunis Malaya.

Chinese envoy hopes for amicable solution in M'sia-N Korea crisis

Chinese envoy hopes for amicable solution in M'sia-N Korea crisis

'We wish both countries can resolve the problem in a friendly manner,' says Huang Huikang.

In SEA, M'sia has most kids in English language international schools

In SEA, M'sia has most kids in English language international schools

Malaysia has 71,589 students enrolled in various English-medium international schools.

Guan Eng: Housing matters in Penang better under Noh's helm

Guan Eng: Housing matters in Penang better under Noh's helm

There are no longer delays in advertising permits and licences for developers in Penang, says CM.

Johor MB pledges full cooperation, no interference with MACC probe

Johor MB pledges full cooperation, no interference with MACC probe

Khaled also tells all quarters not to be emotional over the matter, and focus on their tasks.

Bring it on, Nazri accepts Dr M's debate dare

Bring it on, Nazri accepts Dr M's debate dare

Minister says he is even willing to debate if the former premier's camp stipulates that his supporters cannot attend.

PKR man: Don't torture BR1M recipients because it's election season

PKR man: Don't torture BR1M recipients because it's election season

Revert to previous method of directly banking in the aid to qualified recipients, he urges.

March 16 decision on appellants’ final bid in Sosilawati case

March 16 decision on appellants’ final bid in Sosilawati case

N Pathmanabhan and three farmhands were sentenced to death by the High Court on May 23, 2013.

PM urges national unity in facing N Korean crisis

PM urges national unity in facing N Korean crisis

Najib calls on all, including the opposition, to support efforts to bring back Malaysians stranded in North Korea.

Are Sarawak CMs anti-Islam too, Kit Siang asks Asyraf

Are Sarawak CMs anti-Islam too, Kit Siang asks Asyraf

DAP veteran takes Umno deputy minister to task for calling DAP anti-Islam for opposing Act 355.

Non-Muslims in Perlis can now receive zakat

Non-Muslims in Perlis can now receive zakat

Perlis mufti Dr Asri Zainul Abidin says this was done during Prophet Muhammad's time. 

PAS leader: M'sians forced to bear with 'old pains' inherited from Dr M

PAS leader: M'sians forced to bear with 'old pains' inherited from Dr M

He also says M'sians should not seek a solution that Allah disapproves of.

Time to act to restore patriotism, says Rosmah's aide

Time to act to restore patriotism, says Rosmah's aide

Rizal Mansor has urged measures to uphold patriotism.

Appearing dormant does not mean we have given up

Appearing dormant does not mean we have given up

COMMENT | At the end of the day the equation must work out for the good of the nation.

Johor Sultan says palace won't interfere with MACC probe

Johor Sultan says palace won't interfere with MACC probe

Sultan Ibrahim says he receives regular updates from the MACC, adopts non-interference policy.

Speed up local plans to stop challenges to projects, Penang gov't told

Speed up local plans to stop challenges to projects, Penang gov't told

Penang CM however says objections to development projects are part of the 'democratic process'.

Mother: I know my daughter in Pyongyang is scared

Mother: I know my daughter in Pyongyang is scared

Maznah says she last spoke to her daughter on Tuesday via the phone for a few minutes.

'Over 500k gov't servants joined with SPM certs or lower'

'Over 500k gov't servants joined with SPM certs or lower'

Over 220,000 have STPM certs and diplomas but the number of degree holders and higher is unspecified.

World churches council urges Najib to swiftly locate pastor

World churches council urges Najib to swiftly locate pastor

UPDATED 12.17PM | The World Council of Churches writes to PM urging a swift probe to secure the pastor's release.

Johor exco remanded seven days over graft probe

Johor exco remanded seven days over graft probe

UPDATED 12.10PM | Abd Latiff Bandi was brought to the court clad in the orange lock-up outfit.

Seoul court throws president out of office, two dead in protest

Seoul court throws president out of office, two dead in protest

UPDATED 2.30PM | Markets rise after ruling, a presidential election will be held within 60 days.

Anwar loses bid for physical contact visits with family

Anwar loses bid for physical contact visits with family

UPDATED 12.17PM | High Court also orders Anwar's family to pay nominal fees of RM1,000. 

'Technology to blame for almost all serious crimes'

'Technology to blame for almost all serious crimes'

High-tech crimes are at the root of almost all serious criminality, Europe's police agency said.

Fukushima child evacuees face menace of school bullies

Fukushima child evacuees face menace of school bullies

Nearly two-thirds of Fukushima evacuees faced 'nuclear bullying' at their new homes, says report. 

Amanah: After Johor exco, MACC must go after 'godfather'

Amanah: After Johor exco, MACC must go after 'godfather'

Salahuddin Ayub asks how Abd Latif could have acted without 'blessings' from above.

Report: Forest City developer closes China sales centres

Report: Forest City developer closes China sales centres

The spokesperson denies closure has anything to do with Beijing's crackdown on capital flight.

How BN survived the Internet

How BN survived the Internet

COMMENT | BN is well aware that cyberspace is an important battleground, but chooses its battles.

How can EC lawfully take Selangor out of Malaya?

How can EC lawfully take Selangor out of Malaya?

COMMENT | It's unconstitutional, as the Malayan states are one entity in a redelineation.

UN urged to prepare N Korea case for alleged crimes against humanity

UN urged to prepare N Korea case for alleged crimes against humanity

The urging comes amid an international furore over the murder of Kim Jong-nam.

Pastor Koh case getting curiouser and curiouser

Pastor Koh case getting curiouser and curiouser

YOURSAY | ‘It would be a dereliction of duty for any politician with conscience not to speak up…’

Let quiet diplomacy work on the Korean impasse

Let quiet diplomacy work on the Korean impasse

COMMENT | ‘It is good that Najib is now seeking to dial down the rhetoric...’

Mais denies claims S'gor Sultan involved in Redha lawsuit

Mais denies claims S'gor Sultan involved in Redha lawsuit

The religious body urges the bloggers concerned to apologise to Sultan Sharafuddin.

Yes, don’t let politicians off the hook on corruption

Yes, don’t let politicians off the hook on corruption

YOURSAY | ‘Tuanku must make a strong stand that anyone, be it gov’t servants or politicians, will pay the heaviest price…’

Johor exco arrested; two leave N Korea; redelineation skips S'gor

Johor exco arrested; two leave N Korea; redelineation skips S'gor

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