Archive - 19 May 2017

Security experts find clues to ransomware worm’s lingering risks

Security experts find clues to ransomware worm’s lingering risks

Two-thirds of those caught up in the global ransomware attack were running Windows 7.

'Penang has conducted RM35b worth of open tender projects'

'Penang has conducted RM35b worth of open tender projects'

But direct negotiation is the norm with 'economic game changers' such as Island Hospital, says Penang CM. 

M’sia Q1 growth rises strongly on solid exports, domestic demand

M’sia Q1 growth rises strongly on solid exports, domestic demand

‘We expect growth to be sustained’, says Bank Negara governor Muhammad Ibrahim.

MP wants Spad to clarify 'single-track' ECRL project

MP wants Spad to clarify 'single-track' ECRL project

Ong Kian Ming also wants Spad to detail the cost breakdown of each of ECRL’s segments and spur lines, and cost of acquiring land.

EC chief not offended by predecessor's attack

EC chief not offended by predecessor's attack

UPDATED 2.50PM | The criticisms are not personal, so no offence taken, says Mohd Hashim Abdullah.

Mahathir shares secret to his amazing health

Mahathir shares secret to his amazing health

UPDATED 2.40PM | A moderate lifestyle with less food, no alcohol and no cigarettes are the secrets, says former PM.

China, Asean agree on framework for S China Sea code of conduct

China, Asean agree on framework for S China Sea code of conduct

China’s foreign ministry says the talks had been candid and made positive achievements.

Reducing wealth gap can strengthen racial ties, says Dr M

Reducing wealth gap can strengthen racial ties, says Dr M

UPDATED 2.55PM | 'I was known as an ultra Malay, but the Chinese supported me and I won five general elections'.

Poll: Should Mahathir be named as PM candidate?

Poll: Should Mahathir be named as PM candidate?

None could have predicted this. But such is politics, it is the art of the impossible.

Penang governor urges civil servants to reject bribes

Penang governor urges civil servants to reject bribes

Emulate Prophet Sulaiman who rejected gifts from the Queen, Abdul Rahman tells state civil servants.

We need some willpower

We need some willpower

I try to stay away from local news portals nowadays. In my opinion there is no news that’s worth reading anyway. The topics constantly revolve around the same small issues.

Pujut by-election on July 4, nomination fixed for June 20

Pujut by-election on July 4, nomination fixed for June 20

UPDATED 1.22PM | EC says it will abide by court's decision if the disqualified DAP representative is successful in his legal challenge.

One dead, 22 injured after car ploughs into crowd at NY Times Square

One dead, 22 injured after car ploughs into crowd at NY Times Square

The suspect has been identified as US Navy veteran Richard Rojas, 26. 

Nobody slapped for asking questions during my era, says Dr M

Nobody slapped for asking questions during my era, says Dr M

UPDATED 2.35PM | The former premier claims one gets beaten for asking questions in the present era.

Hindu temple event not anti-Zakir rally, DCM tells cops

Hindu temple event not anti-Zakir rally, DCM tells cops

Ramasamy says it's a prayer session for Hindus who have been hurt by the likes of Zakir and Perlis mufti.   

Like oil and water - an awkward encounter for Pope Francis and Trump

Like oil and water - an awkward encounter for Pope Francis and Trump

On many issues, the Pope has taken a more liberal stand than Trump.

Trump denies asking Comey to drop probe, decries ‘witch hunt’

Trump denies asking Comey to drop probe, decries ‘witch hunt’

The embattled US president strikes a defiant tone after days of political tumult.

Puchong rape, robbery suspect dies in 12th floor plunge

Puchong rape, robbery suspect dies in 12th floor plunge

The 22-year-old had tried to escape from the police during a raid at his house last night.

Three key reasons why Harapan should name PM candidate

Three key reasons why Harapan should name PM candidate

Opposition parties have a very small margin of error.

Tahfiz student's body exhumed for more evidence

Tahfiz student's body exhumed for more evidence

The exhumation was done upon court orders, police confirm.

Perhaps it’s time for Azmin to stop PAS ‘mischief’

Perhaps it’s time for Azmin to stop PAS ‘mischief’

YOURSAY | ‘It is likely that PAS strategy is to reduce votes for opposition.’

Harapan reps seek to squeeze PAS but look to Azmin for clarity

Harapan reps seek to squeeze PAS but look to Azmin for clarity

The consensus among them is that PAS should go the ‘gentlemanly way’.

Brutality against migrants should spur us to act for change

Brutality against migrants should spur us to act for change

COMMENT | Perhaps the gov’t too can be motivated to start seeing undocumented migrants as a resource.

Is the EC attempting to diminish our elections?

Is the EC attempting to diminish our elections?

COMMENT | The agenda for polls reform must continue more fervently as we draw nearer to GE14.

A look at how the WannaCry ransomware works

A look at how the WannaCry ransomware works

KINIGUIDE | As the dust settles, we take a look at how it works, and how it got so prolific.

What drove Mat Over ... over the edge?

What drove Mat Over ... over the edge?

Was he trying to gain brownie points with the PM?

S’gor exco wants improvements to Suke flood mitigation plan

S’gor exco wants improvements to Suke flood mitigation plan

Zaidy Abdul Talib says the plan to stop regular flooding is satisfactory, but more needs to be done.

Slap incident spawns more drama; Red Granite seeks 1MDB settlement

Slap incident spawns more drama; Red Granite seeks 1MDB settlement

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

‘More needs to be done before lifting Cambodian maids freeze’

‘More needs to be done before lifting Cambodian maids freeze’

Tenaganita says it should not be lifted until a framework to protect them is in place.

‘Slap and kick show’ a smack on Najib's face

‘Slap and kick show’ a smack on Najib's face

YOURSAY | ' This country has lot of laws, but no order…’

Group wants Bandar M’sia main developer to be bumi firm

Group wants Bandar M’sia main developer to be bumi firm

The Malaysian Malay Contractors Association believes bumiputera firms are up to the task.