Archive - 27 March 2017

'Syed Alman's heart still beating from dental centre to UMMC'

'Syed Alman's heart still beating from dental centre to UMMC'

A witness says this in a trial of a doctor charged with causing the death of Zahid Hamidi's son-in-law.

'Civil servants must support gov't to realise national aspirations'

'Civil servants must support gov't to realise national aspirations'

Khairy Jamaluddin says they are bound by the rules set under general orders and policies set by the government.

MACC nabs two Kubang Pasu cops for corruption

MACC nabs two Kubang Pasu cops for corruption

Its director says they were picked up to assist investigations on a case of soliciting a RM4,000 bribe.

Thai woman tells embassy sexual assault did not occur

Thai woman tells embassy sexual assault did not occur

Thai Foreign Ministry says the woman also denied accusation on the use of separate room for recording statement.

MP moots 'hardship allowance' for civil servants from Sabah, S'wak

MP moots 'hardship allowance' for civil servants from Sabah, S'wak

PARLIAMENT | They have a tough time coping with living expenses in the Klang Valley, says Teresa Kok.

Minister, gov't struck off as parties in UM4 suit

Minister, gov't struck off as parties in UM4 suit

Lawyer says decision should not be construed as an admission by plaintiffs that there was no cause of action.

Pakatan Harapan to register with ROS

Pakatan Harapan to register with ROS

UPDATED 8.15PM | The Harapan leadership council also agrees on the need for common logo and manifesto.

Johari: Additional allocation for EC not for redelineation purposes

Johari: Additional allocation for EC not for redelineation purposes

Second finance minister says RM62.78m was used to hold elections in Sarawak, K Kangsar and Sg Besar.  

Kit Siang: Demonise me all you want, I won't quit

Kit Siang: Demonise me all you want, I won't quit

Lim Kit Siang says 'dirty' campaign to discredit him won't stop him from 'soldiering on' during GE14.

I agree that the death penalty should be abolished

I agree that the death penalty should be abolished

I wholeheartedly agree with the urging by human rights advocates that capital punishment be removed for all crimes currently punishable by death.

Mukhriz throws ex-aide RM1b dare, ropes in 'Wolf of Wall Street'

Mukhriz throws ex-aide RM1b dare, ropes in 'Wolf of Wall Street'

Former MB says if Haris can prove he has RM1 billion, he will donate the sum to two areas.

Free 'nasi lemak pondan' for Friday faithful

Free 'nasi lemak pondan' for Friday faithful

Jojie Kamaruddin wants to help the community by providing free food after her nasi lemak became a hit.

Teachers get show-cause letters for running down gov't

Teachers get show-cause letters for running down gov't

Education Minister Mahdzir Khalid says one of them holds a senior position in an opposition party.

2017-03-27

2017-03-27

Getting fellow citizens to love our country

Getting fellow citizens to love our country

A good way is assembling large crowds to sing our national anthem while watching the Jalur Gemilang being hoisted up the flagpole.

Thanks, but no thanks - Johari declines Pua's offer

Thanks, but no thanks - Johari declines Pua's offer

In turning down the dinner invitation, minister also cites a video where Pua answers if Guan Eng should go on leave.

M'sians don't want to see another Umno, DAP tells Muhyiddin

M'sians don't want to see another Umno, DAP tells Muhyiddin

There is no such thing as 'big brother and younger brother' in the opposition bloc, says Anthony Loke.

Spill details on role in Aramco deal, Rahman Dahlan urged

Spill details on role in Aramco deal, Rahman Dahlan urged

Was there any interference, and if yes, how, Rafizi Ramli tells the Umno minister to clarify.

Federal Court tells parties to focus on claim to NCR land

Federal Court tells parties to focus on claim to NCR land

'We can't be going around the world. That will takes us another 80 days,' judge says in S'wak land dispute.

'Is Dr M a Trojan Horse seeking to demolish Troy?'

'Is Dr M a Trojan Horse seeking to demolish Troy?'

This is the question posed by an article published in the PAS organ Harakah Daily.

We will protect pregnant employees, vows deputy minister

We will protect pregnant employees, vows deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | There are remedies for pregnant women who face discrimination at work, says deputy minister.

Teachers have right to support opposition too, minister told

Teachers have right to support opposition too, minister told

UPDATED 3.09PM | Amanah MP Siti Mariah says they can favour any party that can improve their welfare.

Trader jailed seven years for harbouring 'terrorist' friends

Trader jailed seven years for harbouring 'terrorist' friends

The 31-year-old accommodates the duo, despite knowing they are wanted by the police over a bomb attack. 

Wasatiyyah concept to be taught in school, says PM

Wasatiyyah concept to be taught in school, says PM

Malaysia needs wasatiyyah, or moderation, to combat hatred, says Najib Abdul Razak.

MACC has identified individual who tried to bribe Johor Sultan

MACC has identified individual who tried to bribe Johor Sultan

UPDATED 2.50PM | MACC gives assurance that action will be taken against the person who offered RM2m to the Ruler for a 'Tan Sri' title.

MAS grounds NZ-KL flight for two days over safety concerns

MAS grounds NZ-KL flight for two days over safety concerns

The carrier says the delay was due to unavailable parts to fix a technical problem.

Pua offers Johari a chance to knock out 1MDB's chief critics

Pua offers Johari a chance to knock out 1MDB's chief critics

Finance minister II is offered an hour to state his case at a fund-raising dinner for Petaling Jaya Utara voters.

Inflation will ease when petrol prices drop, says Johari

Inflation will ease when petrol prices drop, says Johari

Too early to discuss the need to revive abolished subsidy for RON 95, says the second finance minister.

Judge defers decision on Zunar’s bid to challenge travel ban

Judge defers decision on Zunar’s bid to challenge travel ban

UPDATED 12.25PM | April 14 fixed for ruling on whether political cartoonist can challenge the ban.

South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-president Park

South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ex-president Park

There is a possibility of Park destroying evidence against her, say prosecutors. 

Ex-CJ prefers Islamic law? Correct, correct, correct...

Ex-CJ prefers Islamic law? Correct, correct, correct...

YOURSAY | 'If a former chief judge of secular law now favours Islamic law, it brings his past judgments into question.'

Top property investors in M'sia past three years from China

Top property investors in M'sia past three years from China

The Chinese have invested more than RM9.25b in the properties, overtaking Singaporeans, says report.

All five M'sian victims of Abu Sayyaf rescued, two back home

All five M'sian victims of Abu Sayyaf rescued, two back home

PM meets two of the victims rescued last week, while Esscom says three others were rescued by Filipino forces last night.

Trump ally Stone offers to testify in Russia-gate probe

Trump ally Stone offers to testify in Russia-gate probe

He is willing to testify in the probe over possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

Petronas defends RM31b joint venture with Saudi Aramco

Petronas defends RM31b joint venture with Saudi Aramco

We were 'never forced into the joint venture' and had always been eyeing a partner like Aramco, says a Petronas chief.

Pemandu's pricey Global Transformation Forum raises questions

Pemandu's pricey Global Transformation Forum raises questions

MP SPEAKS | High ticket prices aside, a gov’t subsidy of RM15m was provided to the private company organising it - Pemandu Associates Sdn Bhd.

Kit Siang: Looks like Hadi only wants to save Najib, not M'sia

Kit Siang: Looks like Hadi only wants to save Najib, not M'sia

UPDATED 9.59AM | He notes the PAS chief keeps mum on 1MDB, but the grassroots may differ.

‘The hypocrisy of the pious Malays’

‘The hypocrisy of the pious Malays’

If Malays are not careful, they will wither away...

Dr M-Nazri exchange jabs ahead of debate; Barisan Rakyat to replace Harapan?

Dr M-Nazri exchange jabs ahead of debate; Barisan Rakyat to replace Harapan?

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

A new wave of ‘modern-day slavery’ in M’sia

A new wave of ‘modern-day slavery’ in M’sia

YOURSAY | ‘The root problem is our labour laws and the way 'slave labour' is brought into...’