Archive - 13 April 2017

Azizul wins Malaysia's first gold at Cycling World Championships

Azizul wins Malaysia's first gold at Cycling World Championships

Azizulhasni Awang put up a blistering ride en route to securing the medal at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong.

PM's adviser: Liberalism as much a threat to Islam as terrorism

PM's adviser: Liberalism as much a threat to Islam as terrorism

Abdullah Md Zin says liberals are those who interpret the Quran to suit their needs.

Estate workers want Berjaya to fulfill promise to build homes

Estate workers want Berjaya to fulfill promise to build homes

Former plantation workers from Batang Berjuntai want the conglomerate to make good the promise made in 1999.

After SRC funds claim, PAS says didn't get anything from Nasharudin

After SRC funds claim, PAS says didn't get anything from Nasharudin

'PAS stresses that it had never received any contributions from Nasharudin.'

IGP: We're waiting for N Korea to return four suspects

IGP: We're waiting for N Korea to return four suspects

Lawyers should not make unfounded accusations against the police, says police chief.

Cops need not be our nannies, says DAP MP

Cops need not be our nannies, says DAP MP

Cops should solve crimes and locate pastor Koh, rather than police opposition speeches, adds Steven Sim.

Don't hide Felda's negative cash flow behind assets, Shahrir told

Don't hide Felda's negative cash flow behind assets, Shahrir told

'Having a lot of assets but having a problematic cash flow shows that Felda is in a bad spot.'

Report: Ampang PKR Youth chief detained by MACC

Report: Ampang PKR Youth chief detained by MACC

Adam Rosly is expected to be held overnight for questioning, with remand application to be heard tomorrow.

Neelofa among honorees in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list

Neelofa among honorees in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2017 list

The actress is involved in several business ventures, including clothing brand ‘Naelofar Hijab’.

'Nanyang show-cause letter politically-motivated'

'Nanyang show-cause letter politically-motivated'

The newspaper had responded to criticism and protests with an apology and retraction, says media advocate.

Cops must be fair and go after Zuraida too, says Jamal

Cops must be fair and go after Zuraida too, says Jamal

Zuraida Kamaruddin's group was provocative, says red-shirts leader.

MP wants gov't to reveal if DBKL app was direct nego

MP wants gov't to reveal if DBKL app was direct nego

Lim Lip Eng is not satisfied with gov't's explanation that it cost RM80,000.

Nik Abduh: PAS knows, but does not speak out if evidence is incomplete

Nik Abduh: PAS knows, but does not speak out if evidence is incomplete

Rafizi likes to dig up information so much that it has become a hobby, adds the PAS Youth chief.

Getting a shot of Jong-nam's murder suspects

Getting a shot of Jong-nam's murder suspects

Media photographers trying to get a clear shot of Kim Jong-nam's murder supects at the Sepang magistrates court.

Yeoh: I'm impartial as speaker, but I'm a policy maker too

Yeoh: I'm impartial as speaker, but I'm a policy maker too

Subang Jaya rep points out reforms she instituted to give the opposition more room.

Penang Gerakan decries application under FOI rejected

Penang Gerakan decries application under FOI rejected

This comes after acting Youth leader Jason Loo made the applications for three reclamation agreements.

Bank Negara to support agencies probing flow of funds to N Korea

Bank Negara to support agencies probing flow of funds to N Korea

This is over reports that a Malaysian firm led by a N Korean had channelled funds to Pyongyang's leadership. 

SRC fund claim has nothing to do with PAS, says sec-gen

SRC fund claim has nothing to do with PAS, says sec-gen

UPDATED 7.11PM | Takiyuddin claims this is former deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa's personal matter.

Rafizi's SD claims ex-MACC top brass is his source

Rafizi's SD claims ex-MACC top brass is his source

UPDATED 4.40PM | PKR leader says he revealed the details with the whistleblower's consent.

Khalid challenges Tajuddin's son to repeat father's 'Kok' insult

Khalid challenges Tajuddin's son to repeat father's 'Kok' insult

This is after Faizal Tajuddin blamed Khalid for starting the row that led to the Parliament grounds ambush.

Of global anger and corporate bulls**t

Of global anger and corporate bulls**t

There is a lesson for Malaysia as well.

Ambrin hopes National Audit Dept will have greater autonomy

Ambrin hopes National Audit Dept will have greater autonomy

The former auditor-general says making the dept control-free however, would require an amendment to the Federal Constitution.

Malaysia needs to define extremism

Malaysia needs to define extremism

The Barisan National government’s decision not to adopt PAS’s motion for enhancing the punitive role of Syariah Courts dubbed as Act 355 is a relief not only for the common good of the nation, but also for the politics of consensus.

More firms cut ties with dog abuser

More firms cut ties with dog abuser

Two more foreign firms drop Terry Yee's company as their Malaysian distributor.

Portal: Reminder to young leaders seeking to challenge Hisham

Portal: Reminder to young leaders seeking to challenge Hisham

MyKMU speculates that the prime minister is sending a signal to his cousin's rivals.

Show proof of foreign intervention or you're a liar, Hadi told

Show proof of foreign intervention or you're a liar, Hadi told

UPDATED 5.30PM | DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says the PAS president’s claim is 'baseless and slanderous'.

Rafizi names Nasharudin as ex-PAS leader who 'got SRC funds'

Rafizi names Nasharudin as ex-PAS leader who 'got SRC funds'

UPDATED 5PM | The Pandan lawmaker has also made a statutory declaration on this matter.

Businessman claims trial to insulting PM and wife

Businessman claims trial to insulting PM and wife

UPDATED 4PM | Prosecutors say the businessman's profanity-laced Facebook post is illegal.

The 'RM2.6b' question - can Najib risk sidelining Zahid?

The 'RM2.6b' question - can Najib risk sidelining Zahid?

ANALYSIS | Zahid Hamidi is unlikely to lose sleep over Hishammuddin Hussein's promotion.

Which M’sian firms bought coal worth RM2.5m from N Korean ship?

Which M’sian firms bought coal worth RM2.5m from N Korean ship?

COMMENT | This was done less than 24 hours before the return of nine M’sians from N Korea.

Jamal, nine others charged with rioting over Ampang fracas

Jamal, nine others charged with rioting over Ampang fracas

This is over the Nov 13 Ampang Point Bersih roadshow incident.

Umno grassroots dismiss Hisham-Zahid feud, paint rosy picture

Umno grassroots dismiss Hisham-Zahid feud, paint rosy picture

They say they fully support Hishammuddin's appointment, and the focus should be on winning GE 14. 

PKR rep: Proton deal akin to selling national asset

PKR rep: Proton deal akin to selling national asset

Putrajaya seems bent on reducing Proton to a footnote, says Teja lawmaker.

First female Muslim judge of the US found dead

First female Muslim judge of the US found dead

The body of Sheila Abdus-Salaam, 65, an associate judge in New York’s highest court, was found in the Hudson River.

Notorious Abu Sayyaf commander killed

Notorious Abu Sayyaf commander killed

Muamar Askali was behind the kidnapping and beheading of many, including M'sian Bernard Then, says report.

Women apologised to Jong-nam after smearing him, lawyer says

Women apologised to Jong-nam after smearing him, lawyer says

UPDATED 2.35PM | Suspects Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong travelled to Cambodia before the attack, WSJ reports.

The ‘Hisham move’ a strategy to protect Najib

The ‘Hisham move’ a strategy to protect Najib

MP SPEAKS | Will Hisham now be the ‘de facto deputy prime minister’ with his latest appointment?

Patriarchy and the rape culture in Malaysia

Patriarchy and the rape culture in Malaysia

ADUN SPEAKS | We need a mindset shift from this male superiority culture to solve the perpetuating rape problems.

Shahrir: Felda is not in 'dire straits'

Shahrir: Felda is not in 'dire straits'

This is because Felda still has assets worth RM22 billion, some of which can be sold off, chairperson says.

Lawyers complain freeing of N Korean suspects in Jong-nam's case

Lawyers complain freeing of N Korean suspects in Jong-nam's case

UPDATED 1.50PM | They're yet to be given relevant documents and CCTV footage to prepare the defence, they add.

Zahid will never be the prime minister, says Zam

Zahid will never be the prime minister, says Zam

He will forever be the deputy, for Najib will do anything to make Hisham the PM, he adds.

Kelantan PAS  finished in GE14? Dream on, says state Youth chief

Kelantan PAS finished in GE14? Dream on, says state Youth chief

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari sticks to the party's stand to reject Harapan on account of DAP and Amanah.

Trump now says Nato not obsolete, reversing campaign stance

Trump now says Nato not obsolete, reversing campaign stance

He had earlier complained about Nato being obsolete 'a long time ago'.

Brazil’s massive graft probe sparks hopes of change

Brazil’s massive graft probe sparks hopes of change

The probe on kickbacks at the state-run oil company Petrobras involves over 100 politicians.

Passenger sues United over brutal forceful removal

Passenger sues United over brutal forceful removal

The public outcry over Dao's treatment could likely push United to a quick settlement.

What would happen if Najib replaces Zahid with Hisham?

What would happen if Najib replaces Zahid with Hisham?

ANALYSIS | Umno may be in for a tumultuous time amidst talk the DPM is on the exit.

Petronas’ greatest localisation failure

Petronas’ greatest localisation failure

‘No effort was spared for the hardware. But the software?’

A good insight into the dynamics affecting sustainability

A good insight into the dynamics affecting sustainability

BOOK REVIEW | The voice of sustainability is the voice of the citizens of one human society.

Drop Shabudin as MP, women's groups petition PM

Drop Shabudin as MP, women's groups petition PM

They balk at his comments on rapists getting off the hook by marrying.

PAS is rattling a sabre that has no blade

PAS is rattling a sabre that has no blade

YOURSAY | ‘Just sue Sarawak Report now, don’t waste time to search for witnesses.'

Nazri vs Dr M - now we know who’s ‘jantan’

Nazri vs Dr M - now we know who’s ‘jantan’

YOURSAY | ‘I sincerely hope that Nazri would take the trouble to answer all Dr M’s questions.’

Hisham's new role fuels speculation; police pass 1MDB ball to AG

Hisham's new role fuels speculation; police pass 1MDB ball to AG

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