Archive - 3 May 2017

Najib stresses three principles that will ensure country's progress

Najib stresses three principles that will ensure country's progress

'Loyalty, moderation, and understanding' will ensure the country remains par excellence, says PM. 

GM of Prasarana subsidiary nabbed for graft

GM of Prasarana subsidiary nabbed for graft

Also arrested was the suspect's wife, who allegedly received some of the bribes taken by the suspect, in her bank account. 

Women's ministry wades into chess tourney 'seductive' dress fiasco

Women's ministry wades into chess tourney 'seductive' dress fiasco

The barring denies the child's right to development and participation, it says. 

Ozone therapy is now banned, says Subra

Ozone therapy is now banned, says Subra

Centres offering the service told to stop immediately while supply of machines must cease by July 1, says health minister.

PSD scholarships and political activities

PSD scholarships and political activities

I was a Public Services Department (PSD) scholar from 2004-2008. In my 4.5 years as a PSD scholar, I was opinionated and at times vocal against my sponsor, the government of Malaysia.

Gov't to keep Bandar M'sia land after RM7.41b deal collapses

Gov't to keep Bandar M'sia land after RM7.41b deal collapses

TRX City Sdn Bhd says the share sale agreement entered into on Dec 31, 2015 with IWH-CREC consortium lapsed.

PM lauds dad’s sacrifice to send daughters to chess contest

PM lauds dad’s sacrifice to send daughters to chess contest

Salihin Ahmad sold his second house to finance his daughters’ trip to Romania.

Abnormal voter increase for three seats a concern, says Penang CM

Abnormal voter increase for three seats a concern, says Penang CM

Batu Maung, Sungai Bakap and Penanti appears to be on Umno's 'hit list', says Penang CM.

Boy dies after allegedly being forced to drink poison

Boy dies after allegedly being forced to drink poison

S Pravin, 15, was allegedly pinned down and made to drink poison after he rebuked fellow students who were sniffing glue. 

Fuel prices to drop across the board at midnight

Fuel prices to drop across the board at midnight

The retail prices for RON95, RON97 and diesel are expected to go down.

Friendly-fire in PKR as Adam accuses Rafizi of improper agenda

Friendly-fire in PKR as Adam accuses Rafizi of improper agenda

PKR Youth man also reveals he is going on leave pending his court case.

Rosmah visits UK to expand Permata programme

Rosmah visits UK to expand Permata programme

Permata is tying up with Royal Society of London, Cambridge University and Oxford University.

Gani and prosecutors apply to strike out Nik Nazmi's suit

Gani and prosecutors apply to strike out Nik Nazmi's suit

PKR man sues over 'triple jeopardy', but ex-AG and government say suit was an abuse of court process. 

Harapan logos not Rafizi's, thanks netizens for honest feedback

Harapan logos not Rafizi's, thanks netizens for honest feedback

Despite brickbats from netizens, it is likely there isn't enough time to come up with new designs, says Rafizi Ramli.

Wives of arrested Turkish men puzzled over detention

Wives of arrested Turkish men puzzled over detention

One would not even hurt an insect, says wife, while the other woman has yet to tell her children about the detention.

Bar: Spare CJ controversy of 'unconstitutional' tenure extension

Bar: Spare CJ controversy of 'unconstitutional' tenure extension

Bar president says the constitution clearly states a judge cannot be more than 66 years and six months in age.

Rafizi trains spotlight on alleged SRC money trail docs

Rafizi trains spotlight on alleged SRC money trail docs

UPDATED 5.30PM | PKR leader says he is convinced the documents, which first appeared on a blog, are authentic.

A commitment to a clean and fair GE is not too much to ask

A commitment to a clean and fair GE is not too much to ask

COMMENT | Having laws to regulate political funding will have a positive impact on Malaysia.

Gov't to introduce 'gap year' for school leavers

Gov't to introduce 'gap year' for school leavers

They can opt for a structured gap year and do national service or pursue other endeavours.

Gov't to challenge Anwar's bid to set aside sodomy conviction

Gov't to challenge Anwar's bid to set aside sodomy conviction

Senior federal counsel informs Anwar's lawyer on this during a case management.

Society should not pin the blame on the innocent women

Society should not pin the blame on the innocent women

What happened at the National Scholastic Chess Championship 2017 is appalling and shocking. It is a disgrace that a dress had become such a controversial issue unnecessarily.

Jobstreet exec: Low starting pay a cause for brain drain

Jobstreet exec: Low starting pay a cause for brain drain

Jobstreet says graduates leave M'sia to find salaries that match their expectations.

English-medium schools will give parents a choice

English-medium schools will give parents a choice

Many readers have written to the mainstream press in the past requesting the government to reconsider bringing back English-medium schools to address the rapid decline in the standard of English among our youths, but so far it has fallen on deaf ears.

PKR to embark on #SPRPenipu campaign

PKR to embark on #SPRPenipu campaign

UPDATED 3.35PM | It will EC's decision to stop providing draft electoral roll to political parties during display period.

Malaysia should accede to ICCPR without further delay

Malaysia should accede to ICCPR without further delay

On World Press Freedom Day 2017, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) urges the government to accede without further delay to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

Dr M: Malays should fear 'pro-China PM' more than DAP

Dr M: Malays should fear 'pro-China PM' more than DAP

He accuses the Najib administration of drawing the Chinese military closer to Malaysian shores.

School: 'Abuse' is not what happened to Thaqif

School: 'Abuse' is not what happened to Thaqif

Madrasah Tahfiz Al-Jauhar maintains it never allowed use of rubber hose to punish students.

Reps deny seeing S'gor sultan to topple Azmin's gov't

Reps deny seeing S'gor sultan to topple Azmin's gov't

UPDATED 6PM | Rodziah rebuts viral message of toppling of Azmin government.

Pahang gov't drawing up guidelines for tahfiz schools

Pahang gov't drawing up guidelines for tahfiz schools

Seminars, dialogues will be organised for feedback from relevant quarters, says MB Adnan Yaakob.

PKR disciplinary panel still deliberating on Adam Rosly

PKR disciplinary panel still deliberating on Adam Rosly

We will not tolerate any form of corrupt practice, says Nurul Izzah.

Artist declares 'emergency' over 'rotten' Harapan logo ideas

Artist declares 'emergency' over 'rotten' Harapan logo ideas

Netizens, too, let out a collective groan over the proposed logos uploaded by Rafizi Ramli.

Dr M appeals against 'PM not public officer' ruling

Dr M appeals against 'PM not public officer' ruling

UPDATED 2.25PM | Dr Mahathir Mohamad and company are not going to let PM off the hook.

PAS Youth denies organising protest against Megadeth concert

PAS Youth denies organising protest against Megadeth concert

They nevertheless oppose the concert, questioning why a band formerly barred from performing is allowed now. 

Malacca residents granted leave to challenge EC's redelineation

Malacca residents granted leave to challenge EC's redelineation

UPDATED 5.11PM | The seven residents can proceed with the judicial review application, says Bersih.

Chess tourney director denies 'seductive dress' remarks

Chess tourney director denies 'seductive dress' remarks

My family has been hurt by 'slanderous' claims, says Sophian A Yusof.

Guan Eng: I have a cool relationship with the press

Guan Eng: I have a cool relationship with the press

INTERVIEW | 'It's nothing personal… if a newspaper publishes fake news, I have no choice but to sue,' the Penang CM adds.

Nur Jazlan claims Malaysiakini a 'very biased' media outlet

Nur Jazlan claims Malaysiakini a 'very biased' media outlet

UPDATED 1.02PM | Mkini has been around for 18 years… but less and less people tune in to it every day, the deputy home minister claims.

Turkish national feared abducted was arrested by cops

Turkish national feared abducted was arrested by cops

UPDATED 1.20PM | IGP says two of them detained for posing a security threat to Malaysia.

Registered societies must uphold Federal Constitution

Registered societies must uphold Federal Constitution

They must adhere to all the articles enshrined in the constitution in running their operations, says ROS chief.

Taxpayers fund scholarships, students remind PSD

Taxpayers fund scholarships, students remind PSD

They respond to PSD head's warning that scholars could lose sponsorship if they criticise the gov't.

No legal action from Nasharudin till now, says Rafizi

No legal action from Nasharudin till now, says Rafizi

Rafizi says MACC should quickly remove former PAS No 2 from its advisory panel.

PM, gov't managed 'essential services' long before GST

PM, gov't managed 'essential services' long before GST

YOURSAY | ‘GST saved this profligate gov’t from bankruptcy, but caused untold financial hardship.’

Zaid Ibrahim is Malay, too

Zaid Ibrahim is Malay, too

He argues that the majority community is marginalised but...

Perkasa intervenes for Zakir; PAS-PKR fate in two weeks; US$44b illicit outflow

Perkasa intervenes for Zakir; PAS-PKR fate in two weeks; US$44b illicit outflow

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

PAS should 'wipe out' the corrupt, not liberal Muslims

PAS should 'wipe out' the corrupt, not liberal Muslims

YOURSAY | ‘‘Wipe out liberal Muslims’ does not sound like a meeting over coffee.’