Archive - 17 March 2017

Baggage delay problems at KLIA resolved by noon

Baggage delay problems at KLIA resolved by noon

Problem occurred because of manpower shortage of the ground handling services company, says MAHB.

Tillerson: Military action against North Korea 'on the table'

Tillerson: Military action against North Korea 'on the table'

Responding to North Korean aggressions, the state secretary will not rule out US military action in response.

One month and counting after Pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction

One month and counting after Pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction

One month and still counting after Pastor Raymond Koh’s abduction, it appears that our much-touted and acclaimed Malaysian law enforcement agencies are not all what they were made out to be. From what our inspector-general of police (IGP) says, (reading between the lines as a normal educated thinking Malaysian) we are nowhere nearer the truth than when we first begun - which says an awful lot for the ability and effectiveness of our police.

Temple demolition could give Ku Nan, PM a bad name, ex-minister warns

Temple demolition could give Ku Nan, PM a bad name, ex-minister warns

This is the planned demolition of the Hindu temple along Jalan Pantai Dalam, says Raja Nong Chik.

All smiles from SPM top achievers

All smiles from SPM top achievers

Cheerful students pose for the cameras after learning of their stellar results.

 

Dr M's message to voters: Show BN the exit if you love M'sia

Dr M's message to voters: Show BN the exit if you love M'sia

Dr M says leaders in his party and Pakatan Harapan are experienced enough to take over. 

M'sia, Laos keen to expand bilateral cooperation

M'sia, Laos keen to expand bilateral cooperation

The two nations want to work together in several areas, including defence, for mutual benefit, says Wisma Putra.

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Bersatu's entry will bolster Harapan's bid for Putrajaya, says Anwar

Bersatu's entry will bolster Harapan's bid for Putrajaya, says Anwar

Jailed former opposition leader also calls for negotiations to be expedited.

Family wants cops in kidnapping case tried for murder

Family wants cops in kidnapping case tried for murder

This is after a witness claimed to have seen one of the accused shoot the victim.

Make life easier for people to become voters, DAP tells EC

Make life easier for people to become voters, DAP tells EC

Provide sufficient registration forms and manpower, says state assistant treasurer Lau Weng San.

So, will China's capital flight control policy impact projects here?

So, will China's capital flight control policy impact projects here?

Johor assemblyperson claims there is conflicting infomation on the matter.

Bersih slams EC's excuses not to have automatic registration

Bersih slams EC's excuses not to have automatic registration

The excuses are embarassing, it adds, since tackling such matters is part of EC's responsibility.

Relook policy rendering thousands stateless, gov't urged

Relook policy rendering thousands stateless, gov't urged

Government should respect the statelessness safeguard in the Federal Constitution, lawyers' group says.

Driving Malaysia’s industrial development through E&E

Driving Malaysia’s industrial development through E&E

As one of the major ecosystems in Malaysia's electrical & electronics (E&E) sector, the semiconductor segment plays a significant role in Malaysia's economy.

Amanah leader thanks Rosmah for 'check my handbag' offer, but...

Amanah leader thanks Rosmah for 'check my handbag' offer, but...

Khalid says people are not interested in its contents; they want to know how Permata funds are spent.

PAS no threat to Muhyiddin in Pagoh, says Amanah

PAS no threat to Muhyiddin in Pagoh, says Amanah

Aminolhuda says he knows more about PAS' strength in Johor than Khairuddin, who hails from T'ganu.

Court: Japanese gov't, Tepco liable for Fukushima disaster

Court: Japanese gov't, Tepco liable for Fukushima disaster

Court orders them to pay 38.55 million yen (RM1.15 million) to 137 evacuees from Gunma prefecture.

South Africa to name and shame fake qualification holders

South Africa to name and shame fake qualification holders

The names over 1,200 fake qualification holders will be published in the country's qualification authority's website.

China envoy visits Forest City amid debate over project

China envoy visits Forest City amid debate over project

Development firm's official says there have been numerous false allegations about the project.

'Wrong way' teen model claims trial to drug abuse

'Wrong way' teen model claims trial to drug abuse

Magistrate allows teen bail of RM5,000, orders her to report at the nearest police station weekly.

Nazri: I don't need to prepare, they can ask anything

Nazri: I don't need to prepare, they can ask anything

Minister also says he does not fear facing Mahathir in the much anticipated debate.

Jong-nam's embalmed body won't 'rot' for at least three months

Jong-nam's embalmed body won't 'rot' for at least three months

The measure was taken to preserve his remains, at least until it is sent back to N Korea, a hospital source tells Bernama.

Youth uses BR1M to buy 'psychotropic pills'

Youth uses BR1M to buy 'psychotropic pills'

The 24-year-old suspect has been arrested three times prior to this, says report. 

PAS' 'rotan this, rotan that' won’t stop crime, drug addiction

PAS' 'rotan this, rotan that' won’t stop crime, drug addiction

COMMENT | Are they simply lusting for the sight of inflicting pain and humiliation?

PAS has shown itself as not fit for Sarawak politics, again, says DAP

PAS has shown itself as not fit for Sarawak politics, again, says DAP

PAS has again shown itself to be a political party NOT fit for Sarawak politics.

Debate is on, Nazri rubbishes Zam's 'Umno may stop it' claim

Debate is on, Nazri rubbishes Zam's 'Umno may stop it' claim

UPDATED 10.05PM | The issue was not even discussed during the last cabinet meeting, says minister.

Johari: We can't press charges on 1MDB without a full picture

Johari: We can't press charges on 1MDB without a full picture

The second finance minister says whatever has been made public about 1MDB is only half the story.

To ‘heal, unite and hope’ in journalism

To ‘heal, unite and hope’ in journalism

An antidote to Trump’s divisive presidency.

DAY 3 of Permata tiff: Don't sidetrack, DAP rep tells Rosmah's aide

DAY 3 of Permata tiff: Don't sidetrack, DAP rep tells Rosmah's aide

Yeo criticises Rizal for dragging Lim Guan Eng into the debate over Rosmah's position.

In PKFZ case, court acquits three of cheating charges

In PKFZ case, court acquits three of cheating charges

Court frees former Kuala Dimensi project manager and CEO, and an architect without calling for their defence.

North Korea is not a ‘normal country’

North Korea is not a ‘normal country’

I am no foreign affairs expert, but am old enough to have read about China during Mao Zedong’s era, the former Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin, East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Iran just post-Islamic revolution, Cuba under Fidel Castro and North Korea under various Kims. It is never easy to deal with them, and it is best that we treat the current problems with North Korea carefully and seriously.

PM: Have confidence in gov't's efforts to strengthen economy

PM: Have confidence in gov't's efforts to strengthen economy

Najib cites the increase in FDI last year to show Putrajaya's economic policies are on the right track.

Sg Buloh detainee sues prison, gov’t after assault by inmates

Sg Buloh detainee sues prison, gov’t after assault by inmates

UPDATED 3.25PM | Former driver claims negligence over the incident that left him with a debilitating spinal injury.

Zaid: Anwar must act now, name interim leader

Zaid: Anwar must act now, name interim leader

This is so that voters can have the confidence such a leader might lead the opposition to victory, he says.

New party to focus on 'evils' of Finance Ministry, Ezam vows

New party to focus on 'evils' of Finance Ministry, Ezam vows

UPDATED 12.25PM | Ex-PKR man says the ministry is the point of origin of all evil and abuse of power.

Trump vows appeal against travel ban loss

Trump vows appeal against travel ban loss

US president says he will take it up to the Supreme Court, if need be. 

PAS' moral policing a failure, says Kelantan MCA

PAS' moral policing a failure, says Kelantan MCA

Kelantan MCA flogs PAS’ claims scanty attire, music lead to immoral behaviour, and tells them to look in the mirror.

Chinese daily reporter sues CM for calling him 'unprofessional'

Chinese daily reporter sues CM for calling him 'unprofessional'

UPDATED 1.50PM | Ong Beng Siang of Guang Ming Daily says his main intention is to clear his name and defend his dignity. 

N Korea hiding behind private firms to avoid sanctions

N Korea hiding behind private firms to avoid sanctions

This is not a new activity but had been detected by Malaysia's surveillance radar since 2005, says source.

EC chief: M'sia not ready for automatic voter registration

EC chief: M'sia not ready for automatic voter registration

The commission is confident the present system still efficient.

Swift messaging system cuts off remaining N Korean banks

Swift messaging system cuts off remaining N Korean banks

The world inter-bank network steps up over concerns about the country's increasing missile tests. 

Leading Republicans, Democrats reject Trump’s Obama wiretap assertion

Leading Republicans, Democrats reject Trump’s Obama wiretap assertion

However, White House says Trump will not back down from his accusations.

Pua slams Johari over 1MDB-MOF debts 'explanation'

Pua slams Johari over 1MDB-MOF debts 'explanation'

MP says no finance minister would argue the operating debts of a subsidiary is not in the parent company’s books.

No permission sought for Dr M-Nazri debate yet, say police

No permission sought for Dr M-Nazri debate yet, say police

'The debate will be considered illegal if held without permission and action can be taken against those attending it.'

Affirmative action in M'sia - the road to nowhere

Affirmative action in M'sia - the road to nowhere

‘Easy to dismiss critics as conservative or demagogues but...’

Forum: Islam is most regulated religion in M'sia

Forum: Islam is most regulated religion in M'sia

A forum explores how religions can work together to build a more harmonious Malaysia.

Johor exco bailed out; Lip Eng makes amends; CM dragged into Permata row

Johor exco bailed out; Lip Eng makes amends; CM dragged into Permata row

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

Why M'sians must defend our constitution

Why M'sians must defend our constitution

YOURSAY | ‘We have something that no other Muslim-majority country has - a functioning democracy…’

Only in Forest City, get freehold titles on ‘leasehold’ land

Only in Forest City, get freehold titles on ‘leasehold’ land

YOURSAY | ‘It looks like now there is a privileged class of Chinese in M’sia and it’s not Chinese M’sians.’

S'wak CM says he's impressed by Sabah's development

S'wak CM says he's impressed by Sabah's development

'Kota Kinabalu looks different,' he says, praising CM Musa Aman for 'brainchild'.

Bersatu holds first solo ceramah in T’ganu minus PAS

Bersatu holds first solo ceramah in T’ganu minus PAS

Previously, Bersatu would share PAS’ stage for ceramah in the latter's stronghold.