Archive - 26 April 2017

Moody's: 1MDB-IPIC deal does little to alleviate uncertainties in M'sia

Moody's: 1MDB-IPIC deal does little to alleviate uncertainties in M'sia

'As long as there are bonds outstanding, there will be contingent risks to the M'sian gov't'.

Umno Youth will continue to defend Malay, bumiputera privileges

Umno Youth will continue to defend Malay, bumiputera privileges

The wing's deputy chief, however, hopes that Malay youths will stand above the rest, even without special 'quotas'.

Presma: No increase of food prices in 'mamak' restaurants

Presma: No increase of food prices in 'mamak' restaurants

The Malaysian Indian Muslim Restaurants Owners Association says it is instead planning to give discount cards to customers.

Muhyiddin: Who is buying 1MDB's 'units'?

Muhyiddin: Who is buying 1MDB's 'units'?

If 1MDB is using monetising Brazen Sky's 'units', then who is buying it?

M'sian drug trafficker nabbed in Thailand a brutal 'enforcer'

M'sian drug trafficker nabbed in Thailand a brutal 'enforcer'

The 44-year-old Penangite lived a life of luxury in Thailand, and even carried a gun there, for protection. 

Asri: Prove Zakir's faults or bury the hatchet

Asri: Prove Zakir's faults or bury the hatchet

Perlis mufti slams Hindraf's 'provocative ways', and urges all to live in harmony.

Rahman: Settlement shows 1MDB funds didn't go into Najib's pocket

Rahman: Settlement shows 1MDB funds didn't go into Najib's pocket

The minister is referring to the RM2.6 billion the PM insists is Arab political donation.

NGOs moot review of 1.75m citizenships granted from 1957 to 1970

NGOs moot review of 1.75m citizenships granted from 1957 to 1970

UPDATED 7.28PM | Newly-formed Malay-Muslim NGOs' coalition Bertindak claims the process had allegedly violated the constitution.

Cops launch murder probe over Thaqif's death

Cops launch murder probe over Thaqif's death

UPDATED 7.22PM | Police reclassify case as murder as PM demands swift justice.

Revive ISA to deal with Hindraf, say NGOs

Revive ISA to deal with Hindraf, say NGOs

UPDATED 7.10PM | They single out Hindraf's Waythamoorthy as an 'urgent threat' that needs to be handled. 

M'sia scores poorer marks in press freedom, but better ranking

M'sia scores poorer marks in press freedom, but better ranking

Reporters Without Borders notes harassment of Zunar and TMI's closure as significant events.

You are welcome to leave party, Dr M tells detractors

You are welcome to leave party, Dr M tells detractors

UPDATED 6.28PM | Bersatu not keen on people with an axe to grind or hungry for positions, says its chairperson.

Cops: Gang 24 recruiting members via WhatsApp

Cops: Gang 24 recruiting members via WhatsApp

Police urge parents to be wary of their children's activities on social media to avoid being recruited into gangs. 

Minister says letter confirms Aabar BVI is IPIC subsidiary

Minister says letter confirms Aabar BVI is IPIC subsidiary

EXCLUSIVE | UPDATED 6PM | Johari says letter is from BVI Registrar of Corporate Affairs. This leads to the question as to why Malaysian team opted for a settlement then.

Anwar: Nor Mohamed was banned from handling national finances

Anwar: Nor Mohamed was banned from handling national finances

UPDATED 9.12PM | He says this was his testimony to the forex taskforce last week.

Publisher gets to challenge Jais over book raid

Publisher gets to challenge Jais over book raid

UPDATED 4.10PM | Publisher of Irshad Manji's book will finally have its case heard in court.

Boy 'abused by assistant school warden' dies

Boy 'abused by assistant school warden' dies

The 11-year-old student, who had both legs amputated, passed away this afternoon.

Zaid wants Dr M, Harapan to protest CJ's 'service extension'

Zaid wants Dr M, Harapan to protest CJ's 'service extension'

If this is true, ex-minister calls on Dr M and Harapan leaders to march to the Palace of Justice.

Sri Ram: There are capable judges to succeed chief justice

Sri Ram: There are capable judges to succeed chief justice

The retired judge says the only way to extend the tenure of Justice Raus would be to amend the constitution. 

Fuel prices to drop across the board

Fuel prices to drop across the board

RON95 and RON97 will drop by six sen and five sen, bringing the respective pump prices to RM2.21 and RM2.49.

Assistant warden's remand extended to facilitate probe

Assistant warden's remand extended to facilitate probe

This is related to the beating of a 11-year-old tahfiz student, whose legs had to be amputated.

As GE14 looms, Penang MCA issues call to arms

As GE14 looms, Penang MCA issues call to arms

Penang MCA wants members to return home to touch base with local party leaders.

'Najib prepared to join PAS' - Sinar Harian cries fake news

'Najib prepared to join PAS' - Sinar Harian cries fake news

Malay daily denies link to an image going viral on social media.

Cops grill Pua over Najib video, seize mobile phone

Cops grill Pua over Najib video, seize mobile phone

UPDATED 4PM | DAP MP is taken to his office in Petaling Jaya in a police vehicle from Bukit Aman.

Guilty! Siti Aishah gets five years' jail for 'terror' books

Guilty! Siti Aishah gets five years' jail for 'terror' books

UPDATED 2.35PM | Judge says accused's defence 'did not make sense', describes her action as 'disgusting'.

MACC remands Yapeim director, Umno politician yet to be charged

MACC remands Yapeim director, Umno politician yet to be charged

Investigations on the senior director, 47, involve criminal breach of trust.

Putrajaya told to take action against Chinese vessels

Putrajaya told to take action against Chinese vessels

PKR's Nik Nazmi asks if the gov't would continue to remain silent and agree to China's intrusion into M'sian waters.

DAP rep says 'no' to sequel of movie 'Kabali' in Malaysia

DAP rep says 'no' to sequel of movie 'Kabali' in Malaysia

The hit movie has done more harm than good, and the gov't should instead encourage the local film industry, says Rayer.

Appellate court allows Anwar to be present in suit against EC

Appellate court allows Anwar to be present in suit against EC

UPDATED 3.55PM | This comes after the order to produce (OTP) was revoked by the deputy registrar.

Johari must explain the US$3.51b already paid to IPIC

Johari must explain the US$3.51b already paid to IPIC

MP SPEAKS | Is agreeing to pay US$7.01 billion for a US$3.5 billion loan the 'responsible' thing to do? 

Black swans or not, the opposition must work together

Black swans or not, the opposition must work together

YOURSAY | ‘Since losing the 2013 GE, what have the opposition done to salvage themselves?’

Media can give constructive criticism, says Ali Hamsa

Media can give constructive criticism, says Ali Hamsa

They can do so to ensure public services are effective and efficient, says the chief secretary.

Fisherfolk near Danga Bay await date with bulldozers

Fisherfolk near Danga Bay await date with bulldozers

Kg Bakar Batu folk have nowhere to go and courts won't delay eviction order.

63rd PAS muktamar to formulate strategy for GE14

63rd PAS muktamar to formulate strategy for GE14

Will one of the decsions be to end the Islamic party’s collaboration with the other opposition parties?

Malay quotas an insult for the opposition

Malay quotas an insult for the opposition

‘Khairy may never see the day when everyone competes...’

Vietjet Turns Up the Heat with New Summer Promotions

Vietjet Turns Up the Heat with New Summer Promotions

Vietjet is spicing things up this summer and making it that much easier for visitors to explore the cultural sights and sounds of Vietnam through its latest promotional campaign – ‘Free Summer, Fly for Free!’ which offers flights from as low as RM0.

Italy probes 1MDB-linked ‘insider trading’

Italy probes 1MDB-linked ‘insider trading’

UPDATED 9.15AM | Italy is the latest of a string of countries investigating wrongdoing linked to 1MDB.

Hill clearings still rampant, Penang MCA tells CM

Hill clearings still rampant, Penang MCA tells CM

Forest reserves may be intact, but hill and forest clearings in Penang still prevalent, says Tang Heap Seng.

Where did 1MDB payments to Aabar go, BN's PAC rep asks MOF

Where did 1MDB payments to Aabar go, BN's PAC rep asks MOF

Aziz Sheikh Fadzir believes the Finance Ministry still owes PAC some answers.

Declassify 1MDB report by 100th day in office, Madinah urged

Declassify 1MDB report by 100th day in office, Madinah urged

PKR communication chief urges the auditor-general to find the courage to advise Najib to do so.

'PM, we're hurting despite the low cost of living'

'PM, we're hurting despite the low cost of living'

YOURSAY | ‘A plunging ringgit makes cost of living comparisons across countries favourable for M'sia.’

New Indian blueprint is different, says NGO

New Indian blueprint is different, says NGO

All stakeholders were given chance to contribute to blueprint, claims EWRF head.

Indian blueprint conveniently forgets women empowerment

Indian blueprint conveniently forgets women empowerment

MP SPEAKS | The blueprint is a hollow document, lacks originality and substance, with no clear solution either.

1MDB double pay poser; Adam Rosly brickbats not for Azmin

1MDB double pay poser; Adam Rosly brickbats not for Azmin

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

When is child safety seats going to be made compulsory?

When is child safety seats going to be made compulsory?

The Malaysian Consumers Association (Maconas) took Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai to task yesterday for not making the use of child safety seats compulsory in Malaysia, especially when transporting infants and young children in cars.

When the accused is painted as a victim

When the accused is painted as a victim

In the last week, two interesting similar cases went viral for all the wrong reasons.

How did we get it all wrong?

How did we get it all wrong?

I am neither a Muslim nor a Hindu. But as a Malaysian, I am entitled to provide some views on Zakir Naik and the controversies surrounding him.

Parents are setting such a bad example for their children

Parents are setting such a bad example for their children

Have you ever wondered where children pick up their bad habits from, such as smoking, double parking, throwing rubbish everywhere and many others?