Archive - 28 May 2017

Man who stole police car nabbed in Kelantan

Man who stole police car nabbed in Kelantan

He drove off in a police patrol car in Subang Jaya on May 19.

Baby abandoned with umbilical cord still attached

Baby abandoned with umbilical cord still attached

The infant has a three-centimetre long wound on his head and was believed to have been born hours before.

Drop in US tourists won't affect industry, says deputy minister

Drop in US tourists won't affect industry, says deputy minister

There is increase in number of tourists from China and the Middle East, Mas Ermieyati says.

Subang Jaya couple suspected of beating son to death

Subang Jaya couple suspected of beating son to death

The boy, 9, was believed to have been punched and beaten with a cane.

Home Ministry to summon The Star editor over front page

Home Ministry to summon The Star editor over front page

Home Ministry secretary-general says the ministry is 'very disappointed' with the daily.

Don't punch above one's weight, Bersatu youth chief told

Don't punch above one's weight, Bersatu youth chief told

Syed Saddiq should not be issuing challenges to someone senior like Hamidah Othman, says ex-Bersatu founder.

Penang exco denies involvement with 'naughty' programme

Penang exco denies involvement with 'naughty' programme

Police reveal that the exco member is not happy after receiving a flyer for the programme.

European allies see the two sides of Trump

European allies see the two sides of Trump

Donald Trump's 'Jekyll-and-Hyde' performance in Europe confuses leaders. 

Penang protestors don't represent Islam, says Amanah MP

Penang protestors don't represent Islam, says Amanah MP

Hanipa responds to Jaringan Muslimin Pulau Pinang barring CM Lim Guan Eng from attending buka puasa events.

Cambodia opposition says to win majority in local, national vote

Cambodia opposition says to win majority in local, national vote

Opposition CNRP upbeat despite blatant threats of 'war' by ruling party. 

No hurry to name Gelang Patah candidate, says MCA

No hurry to name Gelang Patah candidate, says MCA

Unlike opposition parties, he says, MCA is realistic and won't go around blowing its own trumpet.

Pos Tohoi folks not unanimous over relocation, say activists

Pos Tohoi folks not unanimous over relocation, say activists

This is contrary to Pos Tohoi government representative claiming otherwise.

Tabung Haji promises 'spectacular and iconic' design for TRX project

Tabung Haji promises 'spectacular and iconic' design for TRX project

The residential project has a gross development value of RM900 million. TH bought the land two years ago for RM188.5 million.

Gardener found in pool of blood, cops suspect lover's husband

Gardener found in pool of blood, cops suspect lover's husband

He is believed to have died after attacked with a sharp object, police say.

New approach needed to tackle food wastage

New approach needed to tackle food wastage

Minister reveals that up to 50pct of buffet spread at hotels during fasting-month ends up being thrown away.

Link Bike Card launched for bike-sharing system in Penang

Link Bike Card launched for bike-sharing system in Penang

The mobile application is no longer the only way to operate Penang's bike sharing system.

Jawi ramps up Ramadan enforcement

Jawi ramps up Ramadan enforcement

Three Muslims were caught eating in public in Sungai Besi on the first day of Ramadan yesterday.

Daily says sorry after outrage over 'terrorist' front page

Daily says sorry after outrage over 'terrorist' front page

UPDATE 5.59PM Umno, PKR, Amanah and Perkasa leaders say the newspaper gave the wrong impression of Muslims.

Preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival

Preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival

A woman ties zong zi (rice dumplings) with straw for the Duanwu Festival in Kuala Lumpur, May 27, 2017. The festival is also known as the Dragon Boat Festival.
 

Stop putting your foot in your mouth, Ku Nan

Stop putting your foot in your mouth, Ku Nan

COMMENT | WAO ambassador writes an open letter to the FT Minister on him jokingly said women should dress shabbily to avoid harassment.

Kit Siang: 'Wasatiyyah' giving way to hate and lies

Kit Siang: 'Wasatiyyah' giving way to hate and lies

While Malaysia preaches 'moderation' abroad, things are not looking rosy back home.

We won't let Proton become another Perwaja, Johari tells Dr M

We won't let Proton become another Perwaja, Johari tells Dr M

The minister takes another dig at Mahathir for lamenting Proton's sale to Geely.

Fashion designer: Leissner did not finance me

Fashion designer: Leissner did not finance me

The 1MDB-linked banker has nothing to do with Kimora Lee Simmons fashion brand, says founder.

Free bus rides for foreigners? No way, says Johor group

Free bus rides for foreigners? No way, says Johor group

Bas Muakafat Johor is for Malaysians only and not for sharing with foreigners, says group.

BIMB head: It's time for Islamic banks to consider merger

BIMB head: It's time for Islamic banks to consider merger

Islamic banking scene is getting overcrowded and banks are finding it hard to grow.

War has no victors, says last surviving WWII vet

War has no victors, says last surviving WWII vet

MALAYSIANS KINI | James Jeremiah, 93, is the last of those who had fought the Japanese invasion of Malaya as a  Commonwealth soldier.

To win, Harapan needs a credible candidate for PM

To win, Harapan needs a credible candidate for PM

YOURSAY | ‘Wanting Anwar to be PM is one thing. But is it realistically possible with him in jail?’

M’sian students cool Islamophobia in UK with ice lollies

M’sian students cool Islamophobia in UK with ice lollies

Muhammad Fariq and friends do this in exchange for messages of peace.

The sale of yet another family heirloom

The sale of yet another family heirloom

YOURSAY | ‘And when it comes to pass, a new ‘ketuanan’ will emerge.’

Differences and similarities in opposition, BN culture

Differences and similarities in opposition, BN culture

‘Is there a difference between the opposition and the establishment?’

NGO: Bigoted to tell Guan Eng to skip ‘buka puasa’ events

NGO: Bigoted to tell Guan Eng to skip ‘buka puasa’ events

Joining in other communities’ festivities is a norm in plural Malaysia, Cenbet says.

Dr M regime also paid lobbyists; Geely 'Proton’s medicine’

Dr M regime also paid lobbyists; Geely 'Proton’s medicine’

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

How chemsex spread like wildfire in the 1990s KL club scene

How chemsex spread like wildfire in the 1990s KL club scene

FEATURE | At that time, the gay community relied on the club scene to find partners.

Will Selangor become a ‘smart state’ by 2025?

Will Selangor become a ‘smart state’ by 2025?

The state is working on several high-tech projects to help it achieve its dream.