Archive - 16 May 2017

Zahid: We didn't arrest trio on Turkey's orders

Zahid: We didn't arrest trio on Turkey's orders

Rights groups should air their grouses to Turkey, says DPM.

PKR to vacate Kelantan posts, leaves S'gor exco issue for later

PKR to vacate Kelantan posts, leaves S'gor exco issue for later

Wan Azizah says the decision on Selangor will be made when Azmin returns.

Teacher dies during Teacher's Day performance

Teacher dies during Teacher's Day performance

Teacher's Day celebration at SK Othman Talib 1 took a tragic turn after one teacher fell ill on stage.

Three arrested in JJPTR 'Ponzi scheme'

Three arrested in JJPTR 'Ponzi scheme'

Police seize a car, mobile phones, debit and credit cards, a cheque book and RM20,936 in cash.

Technician jailed for supporting IS

Technician jailed for supporting IS

He pledged allegiance via Telegram and said 'Alhamdulillah' over the Movida bar bombing in Puchong.

MCMC toughens cyber defence after Wannacry attack

MCMC toughens cyber defence after Wannacry attack

Media reports at least 10 incidences of the cyber virus hitting users in Malaysia.

Info Dept ready to curb hoaxes in lead-up to GE14

Info Dept ready to curb hoaxes in lead-up to GE14

Programmes to fight misinformation will be intensified, it says.

Nik Nazmi defends Yeoh, says Islam motivates him

Nik Nazmi defends Yeoh, says Islam motivates him

Religious conviction can motivate people to do good in politics, says Selangor exco member.

Bursa queries IWCity over unusual market activity

Bursa queries IWCity over unusual market activity

Company's share price became volatile following fluid situation with Bandar Malaysia.

EC to meet Friday on Pujut state by-election

EC to meet Friday on Pujut state by-election

EC chief says the commission was informed of the vacant seat by the Sarawak assembly speaker.  

Dr M: PAS' goal is to split Malay votes

Dr M: PAS' goal is to split Malay votes

PAS members are loyal to their leaders, who are working with evildoers, says former premier.

Army corporal claims trial over alleged abuse of funds

Army corporal claims trial over alleged abuse of funds

Prosecution claims army man misappropriates Pulpak monies.

Tuan Ibrahim pins failure of PAS-Bersatu talks on Dr M

Tuan Ibrahim pins failure of PAS-Bersatu talks on Dr M

The party's No 2 says particularly statements by Mahathir that went against PAS' policy and struggle. 

Upko: Normal to receive funds from BN chief for public programmes

Upko: Normal to receive funds from BN chief for public programmes

Marcus Mojigoh tells Rafizi to 'go and fly a kite' over his latest allegation.

Gov't accused of 'bullying' as non-BN reps deprived of funds

Gov't accused of 'bullying' as non-BN reps deprived of funds

Baru Bian says this after state confirmed that  funds for rural projects will only go to BN-held constituencies.

Perkasa worries of communist infiltration in MCA deal

Perkasa worries of communist infiltration in MCA deal

The Malay rights body asks the police, army, NGOs and political parties to counter MCA's action.

Hadi successfully undergoes heart surgery

Hadi successfully undergoes heart surgery

The operation at IJN is to replace a leaking heart valve. 

Penang Umno laughs at Rafizi's allegation of 'money from Najib'

Penang Umno laughs at Rafizi's allegation of 'money from Najib'

Jahara Hamid says the opposition is churning out 'nonsense' because the general election is close.

Azmin can't be at PKR meet to discuss PAS exco reps' fate

Azmin can't be at PKR meet to discuss PAS exco reps' fate

The political bureau will meet tonight to discuss whether to jettison PAS out of the S'gor government.

'No flip-flop in termination of IWC-CREC's Bandar M'sia deal'

'No flip-flop in termination of IWC-CREC's Bandar M'sia deal'

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says the IWH-CREC consortium can still bid for the project, 'as long as the numbers are okay'.

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S'gor grants land to school, ministry bans HM and staff from attending

S'gor grants land to school, ministry bans HM and staff from attending

Selangor exco claims that a district education department abused its powers by instructing staff to avoid such events.

Suhakam concerned about Act 355 amendments

Suhakam concerned about Act 355 amendments

The punishments in the Act violate several international treaties Malaysia has acceded to, says the human rights body.

Injured hand not due to banging table, says Guan Eng

Injured hand not due to banging table, says Guan Eng

Penang CM dismisses injury to 'wear and tear' due to too much hand shaking.    

Rafizi claims Umno, BN got 'RM10.02m SRC money' from Najib

Rafizi claims Umno, BN got 'RM10.02m SRC money' from Najib

He wants them to return the money to SRC International.

'M'sia has unofficial deal not to haul UNHCR card holders to depots'

'M'sia has unofficial deal not to haul UNHCR card holders to depots'

Only illegal immigrants are held in detention centres while refugees are free to move about, says Nur Jazlan, in disputing UK report. 

Salleh: Bernama has vital role in countering fake news

Salleh: Bernama has vital role in countering fake news

Communications minister urges the people to get authentic news by reading Bernama on their gadgets. 

Pakatan Harapan tells Pandikar to quit as speaker

Pakatan Harapan tells Pandikar to quit as speaker

UPDATED 4.30PM | Coalition wants him to resign if he cannot focus on implementing reforms or wants to return to active politics.

Welcome to 'Pasar Karat'

Welcome to 'Pasar Karat'

Ipoh's "Pasar Karat" is known for its unique items on sale, ranging from banknotes and stamps to spare parts for vehicles.

Nur Jazlan brands report on refugees as 'grossly misleading'

Nur Jazlan brands report on refugees as 'grossly misleading'

Deputy minister, however, says the claim that detainees have to resort to drinking toilet water will be probed.

Appellate court awards actress RM200k against former driver

Appellate court awards actress RM200k against former driver

Court of Appeal sets aside a previous High Court order which required Zahida Rafique to pay RM150k damages. 

I was a naughty boy, confesses Dr M

I was a naughty boy, confesses Dr M

In his Teachers' Day message, the former PM urges educators to continue serving and building the next generation.

Of sovereighty, Alibaba and durian diplomacy

Of sovereighty, Alibaba and durian diplomacy

FOCUS | China's 'Belt and Road' Initiative an enormous opportunity for Malaysia to be a developed nation, says Najib.

Penang reps absent from governor's do to be penalised

Penang reps absent from governor's do to be penalised

Guan Eng says they will be asked to explain their absence and detail the usage of allocations for their constituencies.

MCA denies indoctrination training by China's communist party

MCA denies indoctrination training by China's communist party

Ti Lian Ker says grassroots leaders the party sent to China were only learning technical knowledge.

Act on 'enforced disappearances', global rights group tells M'sia

Act on 'enforced disappearances', global rights group tells M'sia

They question police's commitment and urge gov't not to "sweep cases under the carpet".   

Report: Parched refugees resort to drinking toilet water, suffer beatings

Report: Parched refugees resort to drinking toilet water, suffer beatings

They recount the alleged ordeal endured in Malaysian detention centres.

Judge recuses herself from hearing Azmin's OSA challenge

Judge recuses herself from hearing Azmin's OSA challenge

The reason being Justice Azizah Nawawi's husband holds the position of S'gor state legal advisor, says lawyer.

How retrogressive can UM be?

How retrogressive can UM be?

COMMENT | The appeal today will determine whether the Umany 4 are able to clear their names.

'After divorce with PAS, PKR should quit in Kelantan'

'After divorce with PAS, PKR should quit in Kelantan'

Former PKR senator Saiful Izham says his party should relinquish political appointments in PAS-led Kelantan.  

Bersih to keep visiting EC HQ to discuss electoral reforms

Bersih to keep visiting EC HQ to discuss electoral reforms

UPDATED 12.22PM | The electoral watchdog vows to keep going until they get a meeting with Election Commission chief Mohd Hashim Abdullah. 

Report: Foreigners nabbed for trying to join IS 'dumped' in M'sia

Report: Foreigners nabbed for trying to join IS 'dumped' in M'sia

Over 30 individuals have reportedly been sent here without authorities' knowledge, says English daily quoting source.

Poll: Americans want 'independent' investigation of Russiagate

Poll: Americans want 'independent' investigation of Russiagate

So says a majority of Americans, including a growing number of Republicans.

Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office, say officials

Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office, say officials

After Trump disclosed the information, US officials immediately called the CIA and NSA.

A case of ‘we’re are in, but out’ or ‘out, but in’

A case of ‘we’re are in, but out’ or ‘out, but in’

YOURSAY | ‘PAS is one political party that wants to have its cake and eat it too.’

Kit Siang: PAS can't win 40 seats without Umno pact

Kit Siang: PAS can't win 40 seats without Umno pact

The DAP veteran also sheds doubts on PAS' ambition to capture five states, especially Pahang and Selangor. 

Tourism, education and visa waiver discussed with Qatar

Tourism, education and visa waiver discussed with Qatar

The visit to Qatar by Foreign Minister Anifah Aman aims to enhance bilateral relations.

Can we stop another Thaqif incident?

Can we stop another Thaqif incident?

‘Who is actually doing what, in Malaysia?’

Here’s how gov’t can make RM90b from Bandar Malaysia

Here’s how gov’t can make RM90b from Bandar Malaysia

Enough to cover the 1MDB hole, with spare change.

Unlike MO1, Rafizi has nothing to hide

Unlike MO1, Rafizi has nothing to hide

YOURSAY | ‘We need more politicians who are able to reveal their financial transactions instantly.’

We don't harbour fugitives, DPM assures group on Zakir

We don't harbour fugitives, DPM assures group on Zakir

Maicci says Zahid gave this assurance when asked on Malaysia's tolerance for Islamic preacher Zakir Naik.

'Strange to return Bandar M'sia deposit if consortium broke deal'

'Strange to return Bandar M'sia deposit if consortium broke deal'

Pua says that by taking over Bandar M'sia, MOF takes on about RM5b in liabilities for land it gave to 1MDB for nothing.

The hype, the type and the kite that is LSS

The hype, the type and the kite that is LSS

COMMENT | LSS is invented to ask decent Malaysians of all ages to, well, ‘go fly kites’.

Ezam: Jailed for 2 pages, so how to reveal 6 boxes of evidence?

Ezam: Jailed for 2 pages, so how to reveal 6 boxes of evidence?

He responds to the boxes that have dogged his political career for close to two decades.

Bersatu strategist names five PAS men who foiled tie-up plans

Bersatu strategist names five PAS men who foiled tie-up plans

Nik Abduh, who is one of those named, accused Rais Husin of 'whining like a spoilt brat'.

PKR won't push PAS out; IWH-CREC gets 2nd go at Bandar M'sia?

PKR won't push PAS out; IWH-CREC gets 2nd go at Bandar M'sia?

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

Humpty Trumpty’s incumbent fall

Humpty Trumpty’s incumbent fall

Selfish, self-interested ways to winning is his worldview.