Archive - 17 April 2017

Khairy: Young M'sians want to be known as Bangsa M'sia

Khairy: Young M'sians want to be known as Bangsa M'sia

They want the 'wall' that separated the races in the country to be demolished, says minister.

Hisham ready to be probed for graft

Hisham ready to be probed for graft

Minister says anyone who has proof of him engaged in corruption should report it to MACC.

Kelantan MB's office, state treasury broken into

Kelantan MB's office, state treasury broken into

Police say preliminary reports showed some cash missing.

Thai police: No report on Peter Chong's abduction

Thai police: No report on Peter Chong's abduction

If proven, Hatyai police say it would lodge a report against Chong for making false allegations. 

Residents protest over housing as PM launches new development

Residents protest over housing as PM launches new development

UPDATED 10.11PM | 'Complete our homes first', reads a banner by protesters as Najib breaks ground for new DBKL project.

Trader gets three years' jail for planning to bomb JB nightclub

Trader gets three years' jail for planning to bomb JB nightclub

The accused planned the attack to punish those who patronised the premises 'regarded as a place of vice'.

Hoax bomb threat at Wisma Bernama

Hoax bomb threat at Wisma Bernama

Police say a bomb squad set off a small explosion to destroy the package.

Hadi invites Muslims to forgive Nanyang

Hadi invites Muslims to forgive Nanyang

UPDATED 7.40PM | Cartoon depicting him as a monkey was published due to ignorance on religious sensitivities, he says.

MACC boss blames enforcement agencies for graft

MACC boss blames enforcement agencies for graft

MACC head urges senators to declare corruption public enemy number one.

Gov't dangles RM100k incentive for skills tourney

Gov't dangles RM100k incentive for skills tourney

Putrajaya wants Malaysians to bring back gold at the WorldSkills Competition 2017.

Follow BN consensus, says MCA leader on seat allocations

Follow BN consensus, says MCA leader on seat allocations

Yew Teong Look responds to Rizalman who says Umno could win Bandar Tun Razak seat if given mandate to contest.

Hundreds of Palestinians jailed in Israel go on hunger strike

Hundreds of Palestinians jailed in Israel go on hunger strike

Prisoners say they would fast until Israel accepts a 13-item demands list, including visitation rights.

Unemployed senior citizen fined for mischief

Unemployed senior citizen fined for mischief

This is for smashing the windscreen of a car belonging to a friend of his younger sibling.

In Penang 'land scam' case, MACC releases Datuk Seri and son

In Penang 'land scam' case, MACC releases Datuk Seri and son

Court sets bail at RM100,000 for the duo. 

S'pore's first generation leader Othman Wok dies at age 92

S'pore's first generation leader Othman Wok dies at age 92

PAP says Othman was an integral member of Singapore's first cabinet formed by the late Lee Kuan Yew.

Sabah's security among Hisham's new portfolio

Sabah's security among Hisham's new portfolio

There are other tasks, but Hishammuddin Hussein is keeping his cards close to his chest.

PAS veep: If Umno has dengue, DAP is hemorrhaging

PAS veep: If Umno has dengue, DAP is hemorrhaging

Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah says among all parties, PAS is the healthiest of all.

Legitimacy of Ezam's new party in question

Legitimacy of Ezam's new party in question

A NewGen Party faction claims they were in the dark over name change.

Immigration officer charged with rape of Thai woman

Immigration officer charged with rape of Thai woman

Frankie Chua Siong Kia, 30, also faces two more charges, including criminal intimidation. 

Court orders Khairy to pay RM3k in costs to Anwar

Court orders Khairy to pay RM3k in costs to Anwar

This comes after his lawyer Shafee Abdullah failed to abide by court directive to file written submission on time.

EC slammed for conducting hearing despite objectors' absence

EC slammed for conducting hearing despite objectors' absence

Many Selangor voters took a day off to face their objectors at EC's hearing, but they were all absent.

I need to change for the betterment of our House Officers, will you?

I need to change for the betterment of our House Officers, will you?

These are the humble personal opinions of a fellow Medical Officer.

'Why must all shops in K'tan be closed for maghrib prayers?'

'Why must all shops in K'tan be closed for maghrib prayers?'

Amanah's assemblyperson Husam Musa says the state order should be limited to Muslim businesses only.

Salahuddin predicts Najib will quit before GE14

Salahuddin predicts Najib will quit before GE14

Ezam Mohd Nor however, says Najib will remain in power, despite speculations surrounding Hishammuddin's appointment. 

On funds for PAS, was Husam on the same page as Rafizi?

On funds for PAS, was Husam on the same page as Rafizi?

Former PAS veep Husam Musa does not believe he and the PKR leader have the same source on 'RM90 million' claim.

Salesman held under Poca brought to court barefooted, lawyer says

Salesman held under Poca brought to court barefooted, lawyer says

Judge dismisses RS Vishnu Moorthy's habeas corpus for release from detention as the application 'is not in order'.

'BN betraying GE manifesto on cheaper houses with new steel tax'

'BN betraying GE manifesto on cheaper houses with new steel tax'

Perak DAP slams the new imported construction steel duty that is set to push up building costs.

Rafizi clears Nik Amar's confusion over 'Sodomy II SD'

Rafizi clears Nik Amar's confusion over 'Sodomy II SD'

Saiful didn't make the SD but the doctor who said 'no anal tear' did, Rafizi adds.

Rafizi to sue 'bankrupt' RPK for defamation

Rafizi to sue 'bankrupt' RPK for defamation

Rafizi Ramli says he is not after money, just the truth.

Kedah MB's promise to end water woes running dry, says MP

Kedah MB's promise to end water woes running dry, says MP

Sungai Petani's Johari Abdul asks if Bashah's talk of water plants holds any water.

Anwar launches fresh bid to overturn Sodomy II

Anwar launches fresh bid to overturn Sodomy II

UPDATED 2.50PM | Anwar's latest suit claims that his Sodomy II conviction is the result of perjured evidence.

Police report lodged against fake letter of PM seeking support

Police report lodged against fake letter of PM seeking support

UPDATED 12.30PM | The letter with the purportedly forged signature of Najib was sent to a corporate company, seeking support for GE14. 

'Old man' still needed to take down 'younger kleptocrat'

'Old man' still needed to take down 'younger kleptocrat'

YOURSAY | 'Now we know how much respect the PM has for old people. Pensioners, please take note.'

Mukhriz submits notice for debate on April 27

Mukhriz submits notice for debate on April 27

This is the debate with his former special assistant-turned-rival Haris Che Mat.

Jakarta election exposes deep political, religious divide

Jakarta election exposes deep political, religious divide

The election of the governor is seen also as a referendum on the nation’s secularism.

Cleveland police seek man they say broadcast killing on Facebook

Cleveland police seek man they say broadcast killing on Facebook

In the video, the suspect had also claimed to have killed more than a dozen other people.

Show money trail in donation scandal, Dr M tells AG

Show money trail in donation scandal, Dr M tells AG

Mere letter of admission from the donor won't prove no wrongdoing in the RM2.6b controversy, says former PM.

Stop gagging us!

Stop gagging us!

The bigots will oppose all who disagree with them.

Trump adviser: US not mulling military action on N Korea for now

Trump adviser: US not mulling military action on N Korea for now

The US, allies and China are weighing options after N Korea’s missile test.

Cameron Highlands voters need real change

Cameron Highlands voters need real change

COMMENT | BN does not tackle serious problems, including illegal land occupation - but gives free petrol and makes hospital visits.

Remembering the Tiger of Jelutong's roar

Remembering the Tiger of Jelutong's roar

COMMENT | Reliving Karpal Singh's last Dewan sitting as we mark the third anniversary of his passing.

Zakir Naik should return to India to face trial

Zakir Naik should return to India to face trial

COMMENT | As long as Zakir remains in Malaysia, he will drag Malaysia further down.

Hundreds gather at Egypt church to mourn bombing dead

Hundreds gather at Egypt church to mourn bombing dead

Easter Sunday turns memorial for the IS bombings of the previous week.

Nanyang apology accepted; Hadi wants Bersatu to choose; Zakir fears torture

Nanyang apology accepted; Hadi wants Bersatu to choose; Zakir fears torture

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

PAS now sounds exactly like Umno

PAS now sounds exactly like Umno

YOURSAY | ‘Nik Abduh, if you know something wrong, you should speak out.’