Archive - 4 May 2017

The test would involve 480 haj pilgrims and the chip would be installed in their badges.

Religious school children shelter from rain outside their school at Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur.

This was Irwan Serigar’s singular response when asked about the collapse of a RM7.41b deal.

The decision overturns a 20-year ban on religious head coverings.

Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar congratulates Kedah police on the arrests. 

Finance Ministry notes that 2015 and 2016 have been 'challenging years' for SRC.

Home Minister Zahid says this in a parliamentary reply to Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching.

I am deeply saddened and regretful over the sad demise of Chan Syek Teng, the Kepong community’s columnist who has jumped to her death, ended a short life of 30 years in tragedy. I would like to urge the society to be more concerned about early marriage, domestic violence and depression. By providing extra care and support, we will be able to stop most of the tragedies.

The National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (Nufam) says Malaysia Airlines Bhd is going back against its own plans if they rehire new people. Why are they doing that all over again, after two years?

Dry taps or murky domestic water is not the only outstanding issue suffered by those who were displaced to make way for the controversial Bakun Dam. Although there has been a chorus of complaints about the dirty water supply recently, the authority should also seriously and urgently draft an overall action plan to solve the many problems existing in the resettlement area.

JJPTR, CYL, Richway Global Venture and BTC I-system all have one thing in common; they are major money game schemes that have been in the limelight recently but for the wrong reasons. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is appalled by the news that so many ‘investors’ (consumers) have been cheated of their hard earned money by these companies.

Party strategist says 'three of four people' cannot determine direction of Harapan.

The leading South-East Asian clean energy group says this in response to a news report.

After handing over a memorandum to PM's office, they pose five questions on the settlement reached.

IGP says the suspect was released after the deputy public prosecutor reviewed the investigation papers.

I am ready to defend my statements in court, says the PKR vice-president.

This comes in the face of the trials and slander that Najib has to put up with, says the DPM.

Pro-Umno portal wonders if forex scandal is the reason for Dr M's latest glowing praises for DAP.

‘Winnability’ over ‘experience’ or ‘family patronage’.

Lead singer says band will drop songs sensitive to Malaysian ears.

Gov't can now ensure bumiputera participation, it says.

Pandan MP accuses man of withdrawing RM43 million in funds with SRC links in just a few weeks.

He also wants the task force to summon Najib and senior minister Mustapha Mohamed as well.

UPDATED 5.15PM | The palace says the queen would continue to carry out her full programme of engagements.

COMMENT | Too many lies have been told... M'sians are becoming very sceptical about everything said by the PM or his ministers.

The Orang Asli in Johor want Jakoa to apologise and reinstate the sacked duo. 

Chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad tells voters to pick clean leaders.

Cautious water users have nothing to fear, says Penang water authority.

The rules, which still requires banks to continue to maintain a minimum amount of capital, is effective from May 3.

Nazri Abdul Aziz says reviving the SRC case is a 'waste of time'.

What matters is that it brings value to Johor, says ruler.

Minister also notes that the logo imbroglio reveals the opposition coalition's indecisiveness.

He claims the MP defamed syariah court and judges in mock debate on Act 355 amendments.

Justice Kamaludin Md Said's transfer back from Seremban is effective May 2.

The visit is to forge a close bonding of naval bases, strengthen relations between both countries

PKR leaders earlier had a public spat over the proposed logos.

The Johor ruler trains his guns on the media for questioning the Housing and Real Property Enactment Board Bill in 2014.

The central bank also cautions people against falling prey to schemes that offer unusually high returns. 

MP SPEAKS | PAS has made its stand crystal clear, so Harapan should just get over it.

UPDATED 12.30PM | It is believed to be related to Finance Ministry's announcement calling off the Bandar Malaysia deal.

The publication cites an alleged internal document from the Finance Ministry with regard to this claim.

Will the gov't have to fork out RM741mil to refund the deposit paid by IWH-CREC consortium, asks the DAP MP. 

This includes making sure discussions stay on topic and not inciting "inappropriate" messages.

UPDATED 11.28AM | It says it is concerned with the content of the termination notice, and is now seeking legal advice.

Hassan Karim moots 'special loans' to help them tide over financial difficulties.

INTERVIEW | Penang CM is psyching himself up for the worst - jail time, in his pending corruption trial. 

China wants all sides to 'lower temperatures' as accusations continue to fly.

It mandates regulatory relief to religious employers that object to contraception.

The joint effort will kick off this week and operate every Saturday or Sunday.

Police are tracking those linked to the kingpin duo nabbed inThailand.

MACC says the two will be charged today over pipe maintenance projects.

YOURSAY | ‘So after TN50, what next? Another ‘Never Ending Target’?’

A look at one of Najib's aides, whom Rafizi claims got RM2m from the PM.

Does Pakatan need Dr M to have a chance in GE14?

YOURSAY | ‘Trust him? No way. Use him to bring change? Certainly.’

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

We, members of G25, wholeheartedly applaud the recent courageous and innovative judgment of the Federal Court in the case of Semenyih Jaya Sdn Bhd vs Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Hulu Langat (and another appeal) that restores the judicial power of the Judiciary and affirms the doctrine of the separation of powers.