Archive - 17 May 2017

Slap and kick drama in front of PM at TN50 dialogue

Slap and kick drama in front of PM at TN50 dialogue

UPDATED 11.46PM | A calm Najib Abdul Razak later asked David Teo and his attacker to make peace.

Putin says can prove Trump did not pass Russia secrets

Putin says can prove Trump did not pass Russia secrets

Trump is not being allowed to do his job properly, due to 'political schizophrenia' in the US, says Russian president. 

Immigration Dept probes allegations in UK report

Immigration Dept probes allegations in UK report

The department says it will not hesitate to take action against officers found to have used violence against detainees in depots. 

ABM: Ignore ransomware attack rumours

ABM: Ignore ransomware attack rumours

The Association of Banks in Malaysia says ATM and online banking services are operating as usual.

Ex-EC chief tells latest EC chief not to be BN's lackey

Ex-EC chief tells latest EC chief not to be BN's lackey

Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman reminds new EC chief that his loyalty is to the people, not BN.

M'sia-N Korea football meet postponed - yet again

M'sia-N Korea football meet postponed - yet again

The Asian Football Confederation says the match is now rescheduled to Oct 5, as it monitors the situation in N Korea in coming months.

Puchong rape victim lodges report

Puchong rape victim lodges report

A Bangladeshi man who worked at the Bandar Kinrara gambling joint, was also robbed during the incident, say police. 

Uncertain fate ahead

Uncertain fate ahead

Arrested undocumented migrant workers in KL awaiting transportation to a detention centre.

RON95 and RON97 up 7 sen, diesel rises 4 sen

RON95 and RON97 up 7 sen, diesel rises 4 sen

The new retail price of RON95 and RON97 will be RM2.08 and RM2.36 per litre respectively.

Perkasa unaware of Umno-CPC tie-up

Perkasa unaware of Umno-CPC tie-up

If it involves training programmes, then it's the end of Umno, says Perkasa head Ibrahim Ali.

Cops summon activists over 'enforced disappearances' claim

Cops summon activists over 'enforced disappearances' claim

This is on their statements which implied the gov't was involved in the case of pastor Raymond Koh and three others.

SUPP ready to take on DAP in Pujut by-election

SUPP ready to take on DAP in Pujut by-election

Pujut traditionally belongs to SUPP as a BN component party, says president Dr Sim Kui Hian.

Enemies of Islam circling to wrest power, PAS leader warns

Enemies of Islam circling to wrest power, PAS leader warns

Info chief Nasrudin Hassan urges Muslims to stop battling each other and rise against this.

Putrajaya urged to block sugar price hike lobby

Putrajaya urged to block sugar price hike lobby

The gov't should dismantle the sugar industry's duopoly instead, says PKR's Gooi Hsiao Leung.

MACC detains two Malacca district police chiefs

MACC detains two Malacca district police chiefs

The two high-ranking officers have been accused of taking bribes from illegal gambling dens and massage parlours.

Court fines nude campers, jails organisers

Court fines nude campers, jails organisers

After suffering the indignity of having to strip naked during a game, the youths are now criminals.

Island Hospital project is akin to foreign investment, says CM

Island Hospital project is akin to foreign investment, says CM

Therefore, no open tender is needed for the RM2 billion development on Peel Avenue, Guan Eng adds.

PAS division visits leaders of other faiths, stresses on mutual respect

PAS division visits leaders of other faiths, stresses on mutual respect

The visit is organised in order for both sides to learn more about their respective religions and cultures.

June 30 deadline to submit Bandar Malaysia development proposals

June 30 deadline to submit Bandar Malaysia development proposals

The final winner will be selected by July 14, says Irwan Serigar Abdullah. 

What's wrong with Yeoh being Christian, asks Amanah

What's wrong with Yeoh being Christian, asks Amanah

She is just articulating the good values learnt from her religion, says Salahuddin.

CM: Is it wrong for non-Muslims to talk about their faith?

CM: Is it wrong for non-Muslims to talk about their faith?

Hannah Yeoh talking about her religious convictions is not tantamount to preaching, says Lim Guan Eng.

Indeks harga pengguna M'sia naik 4.4%

Indeks harga pengguna M'sia naik 4.4%

Data daripada Jabatan Perangkaan menunjukkan ia disebabkan kenaikan dalam kos pengangkutan dan makanan.

Harapan's manifesto to ensure prosecution powers for MACC

Harapan's manifesto to ensure prosecution powers for MACC

Haparan leader cites AG's nonchalance over MACC probe on SRC Int'l as example of current problems.

PSM intends to contest 20 seats in GE14

PSM intends to contest 20 seats in GE14

They include the Sg Siput parliamentary seat, and the Semenyih, Kota Damansara and Jelapang state seats.

Malaysia's April consumer prices rise 4.4pct year-on-year, below forecast

Malaysia's April consumer prices rise 4.4pct year-on-year, below forecast

The increase is due to rising food and transport costs, according to government data. 

Najib: No turning back on axed Bandar M'sia deal with IWH-CREC

Najib: No turning back on axed Bandar M'sia deal with IWH-CREC

UPDATED 2.44PM | Reports saying otherwise are 'erroneous', adds the prime minister.

No shame in walking with God, says Yeoh

No shame in walking with God, says Yeoh

She responds to UUM lecturer who accused her of proselytisation in her book "Becoming Hannah".

Why no battle cries over Umno-CPC ties, MCA leader asks Perkasa

Why no battle cries over Umno-CPC ties, MCA leader asks Perkasa

Ti Lian Ker opens fire on Perkasa, and gives it a history lesson on Umno's ties with the Communist Party of China.

Malaysia Q1 growth seen faster on strong domestic demand, exports

Malaysia Q1 growth seen faster on strong domestic demand, exports

The median forecast for annual growth in January-March was up 0.3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2016. 

Disclose sources of pollution of rivers and lakes in Pahang

Disclose sources of pollution of rivers and lakes in Pahang

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to immediately disclose the findings of investigations by the Department of Environment (DOE) of Pahang on the sources of pollution of Sungai Pahang, Sungai Temerloh, Tasik Chini and Tasik Mentiga.

Amanah: PKR shows integrity by vacating Kelantan posts

Amanah: PKR shows integrity by vacating Kelantan posts

PKR is also giving PAS a not-so-subtle nudge about Selangor, says Amanah's No 2.

PSM MP: Public expect reps to act like Santa Claus

PSM MP: Public expect reps to act like Santa Claus

Do you want me to be clean or not, Michael Jeyakumar asks after declaring his assets, income and expenditures.

Hearing to strike out Pua's 'misfeasance' suit on June 15

Hearing to strike out Pua's 'misfeasance' suit on June 15

PM Najib's lawyers plan, yet again, to argue that their client is not a 'public officer'.

Hadi cheerful, recovering from surgery

Hadi cheerful, recovering from surgery

The PAS president thanks those who prayed for his health.

Eight-fold increase in new voters raises suspicion

Eight-fold increase in new voters raises suspicion

UPDATED 2.05PM | How the massive spike in voters despite barring of new registrations by opposition parties, asks Shah Alam MP.

Better for Harapan if Umno and PAS merge, quips Muhyiddin

Better for Harapan if Umno and PAS merge, quips Muhyiddin

Bersatu president states the tie-up will lead to straight fights in the next general election.

Cops ignored screams for help from lock-up, Balamurugan inquiry told

Cops ignored screams for help from lock-up, Balamurugan inquiry told

The two officers didn't want to offend their seniors from the D9 unit, the EAIC inquiry hears.

Home Ministry to probe Pujut rep on dual citizenship allegation

Home Ministry to probe Pujut rep on dual citizenship allegation

It receives a complaint on Dr Ting Tiong Choon holding Malaysian and Australian citizenship.

Lecturer lodges report, accuses Yeoh of proselytisation

Lecturer lodges report, accuses Yeoh of proselytisation

Meanwhile, lawyer claims non-Muslims now can't speak of their own religion without being accused of proselytising.

Nik Nazmi's suit vs Gani and AGC to go on trial

Nik Nazmi's suit vs Gani and AGC to go on trial

He is filing a suit for double jeopardy in charges related to organising the Black 505 rally. 

Respond to Kiwi author's book on 'Christian agenda', DAP told

Respond to Kiwi author's book on 'Christian agenda', DAP told

The call comes from PAS research centre director Mohd Zuhdi Marzuki.

MIC: Perkasa 'shallow' to defend Zakir Naik over M'sians

MIC: Perkasa 'shallow' to defend Zakir Naik over M'sians

How does MIC opposing Zakir be construed as being anti-Islam or anti-Malay, asks Saravanan.

Hackers mint crypto-currency in global 'ransomware' attack

Hackers mint crypto-currency in global 'ransomware' attack

It has latched on to more than 200,000 computers and begun manufacturing digital currency.

US lawmakers want to see Comey memo on Trump meeting

US lawmakers want to see Comey memo on Trump meeting

The revelations renew urgings for an independent investigation into Russiagate.

Kit Siang wishes Hadi a speedy recovery

Kit Siang wishes Hadi a speedy recovery

The PAS chief underwent surgery at the IJN yesterday to replace a leaking heart valve.

Source: Trump asked FBI chief Comey to end Flynn-Russia probe

Source: Trump asked FBI chief Comey to end Flynn-Russia probe

The explosive new development followed a week of tumult at the White House.

Small fire affects Changi Airport Terminal 2

Small fire affects Changi Airport Terminal 2

All resumed to normal after 10 last night, following the fire in a room holding air-conditioning equipment.

Malaysia distancing itself from Zakir Naik?

Malaysia distancing itself from Zakir Naik?

COMMENT | If the controversial preacher is not in Malaysia, then where is he?

DBKL studying doing away with parking bays in buildings

DBKL studying doing away with parking bays in buildings

This is an effort to reduce road traffic and encourage city folk to use public transport, says minister Tengku Adnan.

Wan Azizah too nice a person to survive hudud politics

Wan Azizah too nice a person to survive hudud politics

YOURSAY | ‘Many forget this is a diverse nation with Sarawak and Sabah playing a significant part.’

About a dozen in M’sia fall victim to WannaCry attack

About a dozen in M’sia fall victim to WannaCry attack

They include a large GLC, a gov’t-linked investment firm and an insurance company.

‘Education Ministry should stop all the nonsense’

‘Education Ministry should stop all the nonsense’

COMMENT | I urge all parents and sensible M’sians to stand up together and stop the double standards.

When journalists are penalised for doing their job

When journalists are penalised for doing their job

We ask questions, sometimes difficult and embarrassing.

'Act against Forest City developer, don't just legalise workers'

'Act against Forest City developer, don't just legalise workers'

Developers hiring undocumented workers should be blacklisted, says MTUC.

The wonder of yonder in Malaysia

The wonder of yonder in Malaysia

COMMENT | The PM cannot be above the law, nor can he subvert it.

Show of force not a reflection of MO1’s popularity

Show of force not a reflection of MO1’s popularity

YOURSAY | ‘If you spill sugar, ants will gather, if you throw stale bread, rats will come.’

TI-M: PM and his cabinet should declare assets to MACC

TI-M: PM and his cabinet should declare assets to MACC

Akhbar Satar says public officials should declare assets periodically, or face action.

'Umno, BN got RM10m SRC funds'; Bersatu strategist blames PAS 5

'Umno, BN got RM10m SRC funds'; Bersatu strategist blames PAS 5

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