Archive - 2 April 2017

Jakim to summon Siti Kasim over comments on God

Jakim to summon Siti Kasim over comments on God

This is over her interview with a Chinese newspaper in which she spoke about her views on the existence of God.

Penang Umno offers friendship after state PAS cut ties with PKR

Penang Umno offers friendship after state PAS cut ties with PKR

'We can become friends or partners on Islamic matters'.

The surge of anti-vaxxers

The surge of anti-vaxxers

Have you ever wondered about the surge of vaccine hesitancy and refusal recently? Vaccines have been the same if not even better today than they were in the past. Adverse effects following immunisation (AEFI) were experienced even then, probably even more. Yet, they were ever so grateful to vaccines for protecting them from infectious diseases which killed in the millions and maimed many of the survivors.

Child night riders are at it again, lament police

Child night riders are at it again, lament police

Some detainees had witnessed the death of their friends during the accident in February, say Johor police.

Mahathir won by default, says Zam on botched debate

Mahathir won by default, says Zam on botched debate

Cancellation of Dr M-Nazri debate reminds former info minister of the infamous Nothing2Hide forum.

'Mortifying to be attacked but it makes me stronger'

'Mortifying to be attacked but it makes me stronger'

MP SPEAKS | DAP's Lim Kit Siang weighs into the sustained campaign of attacks against him.

'Why not ban Obama visit, football matches too?'

'Why not ban Obama visit, football matches too?'

There are security threats during foreign dignitaries' visits and football matches, not just debates, says Segambut MP.

Johari clarifies rent-for-now proposal

Johari clarifies rent-for-now proposal

COMMENT | Finance Minister II explains that he is proposing for those who can't afford properties now to hold off until they can afford to.

MP: Whither TN50 with repeat arrests of Siti Noor Aishah?

MP: Whither TN50 with repeat arrests of Siti Noor Aishah?

Authorities are making an example out of Siti Noor Aishah Atam while claiming youths are important to policy making, says Kuala Terengganu MP.

Rohingya school urges S'gor to stop demolition or help relocate

Rohingya school urges S'gor to stop demolition or help relocate

The charity school in Serdang urges the S'gor gov't to provide solutions to help the kids get an education.

Kit Siang: Will Najib 'U-turn' yet again on Act 355?

Kit Siang: Will Najib 'U-turn' yet again on Act 355?

For once, Lim Kit Siang commends Najib Razak on a U-turn. But there has to be a guarantee that there will be no further U-turns.

Cops: Troublemakers will disrupt debate

Cops: Troublemakers will disrupt debate

UPDATED 12.45PM | This is among the reasons why the police don't want Dr M-Nazri debate to go ahead.

One computer prodigy’s path to activism

One computer prodigy’s path to activism

MALAYSIANS KINI | Khairil Yusof’s Sinar Project promotes civic technologies in Malaysia.

Aishah had gut feeling they would arrest her, says mum

Aishah had gut feeling they would arrest her, says mum

UPDATED 1.52PM | 30 gather outside Kajang Prison to show solidarity with the student detained under Sosma.

‘Trump’s ex-adviser didn’t disclose income from Russian firms’

‘Trump’s ex-adviser didn’t disclose income from Russian firms’

Michael Flynn is under scrutiny for his Russian contacts in a wider probe into Russia-gate.

India moots joint effort with M’sia to combat terrorism

India moots joint effort with M’sia to combat terrorism

He says India has sought M'sia's assistance to combat terrorism as the threat is on the rise.

RM1.4m for new road at speaker’s residence unjustifiable

RM1.4m for new road at speaker’s residence unjustifiable

YOURSAY | ‘I had travelled on that road years ago. It was in excellent condition.’

Dr M-Nazri debate unplugged, again; Hadi's bill won't set sail, yet

Dr M-Nazri debate unplugged, again; Hadi's bill won't set sail, yet

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

Act 355 U-turn likely part of Najib-Hadi's game plan

Act 355 U-turn likely part of Najib-Hadi's game plan

YOURSAY | 'The game is not over yet. In fact, we might be the ones who are being fooled.'

Dr M: What residents’ complaints? Only factories at debate venue

Dr M: What residents’ complaints? Only factories at debate venue

The ex-PM debunks police’s explanation on why they pulled the plug on the Nazri debate.