Archive - 29 May 2017

Subang Jaya Ramadan bazaars go plastic bag and polystrene free

Subang Jaya Ramadan bazaars go plastic bag and polystrene free

Consumers will be charged 20 sen for each plastic bag requested.

Man weeps after jailed 15 years for robbing housewife

Man weeps after jailed 15 years for robbing housewife

He did so while on the pretext of distributing a wedding invitation card to her house.

New Silk Road: Pathway to prosperity or slippery slope to subjugation?

New Silk Road: Pathway to prosperity or slippery slope to subjugation?

COMMENT | A four-part series examining M’sia-China relations in light of the One Road One Belt Initiative.

PAS leader expresses disgust over DAP reps at 'buka puasa' do

PAS leader expresses disgust over DAP reps at 'buka puasa' do

Former allies note how PAS' stance towards non-Muslims differ from yesteryear.

Annuar explains 'die in Umno' remark

Annuar explains 'die in Umno' remark

His critics say that as a Muslim, Annuar's goal should instead be to remain in Islam until his death.

China’s investments in Malaysia - too much, too fast, too soon

China’s investments in Malaysia - too much, too fast, too soon

MP SPEAKS | Our leaders must be prudent, and not yield to instant gratification.

Pakistani schoolgirl allegedly pushed off rooftop by teachers

Pakistani schoolgirl allegedly pushed off rooftop by teachers

She was being punished for refusing to clean a classroom. 

Guan Eng to defy critics, will attend Pakatan buka puasa event

Guan Eng to defy critics, will attend Pakatan buka puasa event

He will attend the national-level event, despite attempts to ban him from such affairs.

Cop impersonators arrested in Kedah

Cop impersonators arrested in Kedah

The three suspects used a toy gun to try and rob a man, say police. 

S'wak CM explains plans to develop LRT service in the state

S'wak CM explains plans to develop LRT service in the state

This was during a discussion with federal minister Nancy Shukri recently.

Callout for young filmmakers to commemorate 50 years of ASEAN

Callout for young filmmakers to commemorate 50 years of ASEAN

The contest is open to ASEAN citizens aged 18-30 residing in their home country. 

Don: Consider media self-regulating mechanisms

Don: Consider media self-regulating mechanisms

Journalist group Geramm says a self-regulatory body can prevent third-parties from using an incident like The Star's, to further their own agenda.

Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration

Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration

Some militants have been caught trying to slip into Iligan, which is nearby Marawi, says senior military officer. 

Zaid: Elect an ex-dictator to beat current dictator

Zaid: Elect an ex-dictator to beat current dictator

The ex-minister once again argues in favour of Mahathir being Harapan's PM candidate.

'Infantile to rush to Home Ministry every time media is 'offensive''

'Infantile to rush to Home Ministry every time media is 'offensive''

Those who were offended should've just contacted The Star and asked for an apology, media prof Zaharom Nain says.

MACC arrest 45 people in Penang since January

MACC arrest 45 people in Penang since January

Of the 45, 22 were civil servants, says state MACC director. 

Goodies, lucky draw to encourage early zakat payments

Goodies, lucky draw to encourage early zakat payments

Early birds who pay their zakat through CIMB online banking stand a chance to win up to RM10k in cash, among others. 

Guan Eng: PM response to China loan shows that deal is good

Guan Eng: PM response to China loan shows that deal is good

UPDATED 7.31PM | Penang's borrowing from China for the Transport Master Plan also boosts the state's international rating, the CM says.

EC chief's silence over 'chain and lock' incident draws flak

EC chief's silence over 'chain and lock' incident draws flak

A week has passed, but the EC chief remains silent. In view of this, police reports will be lodged nationwide.

Mahathir cries wolf

Mahathir cries wolf

Mahathir seems fine with Proton continuing to incur losses, so long as it is 100 percent Malaysian.

2017-05-29

2017-05-29

'Saddened' Home Ministry issues The Star show cause letter

'Saddened' Home Ministry issues The Star show cause letter

UPDATED 5.31PM | The daily has seven days to convince the ministry that its publication license should not be suspended.

Senior Malacca cop released on MACC bail

Senior Malacca cop released on MACC bail

The 49-year-old DSP was arrested over suspected involvement in corruption involving illegal gambling dens and massage parlours in the state. 

'JMPP 'went overboard' with Guan Eng buka puasa ban'

'JMPP 'went overboard' with Guan Eng buka puasa ban'

Peace-loving Penangites reject such extremist behaviour, says state exco Abdul Malik Abul Kassim.

Syed Ali: Zam's attack on PM, Umno, reveals ungratefulness

Syed Ali: Zam's attack on PM, Umno, reveals ungratefulness

Zam should be thankful for his minister post, despite not being a 'respected' politician, says the Cheras Umno chief.

Districts can prosper by developing tourism

Districts can prosper by developing tourism

Communities should band together and discover what they have to offer in their own backyards.

Don’t compare me with Najib, insists Mahathir

Don’t compare me with Najib, insists Mahathir

'I allowed a lot of things to be done… I did not steal money…' the former PM says in interview with Financial Times.

Malaysians must change, not just the gov't

Malaysians must change, not just the gov't

We need to ask ourselves why Malaysians are so easily divided and exploited. 

Trump attacks 'fake news' following Kushner reports

Trump attacks 'fake news' following Kushner reports

He dismisses leaks from the White House, following reports his son-in-law tried to set up a secret channel with Moscow.

Narcotics dept in Shah Alam police station burns down

Narcotics dept in Shah Alam police station burns down

The early morning fire damages 60 percent of the building. 

A question for Khairy...

A question for Khairy...

EDITORIAL | If he is genuine and sincere about not taking questions from 'purveyors of one-sided journalism', then he might get lonely at his press conferences.

N Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile, Japan protest

N Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile, Japan protest

The missile flew for about 450km before landing in the sea, in neighbouring Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Hannah Yeoh, the accidental politician

Hannah Yeoh, the accidental politician

An underlying message of hope for the future.

Johor Umno rep wants The Star suspended over front page

Johor Umno rep wants The Star suspended over front page

UPDATED 11.54AM | Kempas rep Tengku Putra wants stern action for daily's Ramadan bungle.

DOE stops RM1.2b 'Dubai of Malaysia' project

DOE stops RM1.2b 'Dubai of Malaysia' project

This is because the full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has yet to be submitted to the department.

Tony Pua wonders whether gov't 'paid' Geely to acquire Proton

Tony Pua wonders whether gov't 'paid' Geely to acquire Proton

UPDATED 10.34AM | 'If Geely fails to resuscitate Proton, will the gov't step in again?' asks the MP. 

The most meaningful way to celebrate our 60th National Day

The most meaningful way to celebrate our 60th National Day

MP SPEAKS | By launching a national movement to save the country from the politics of lies, hate and fear…

Must we elect an ex-dictator to lead us again?

Must we elect an ex-dictator to lead us again?

YOURSAY | ‘Despite Dr M already being in retirement, he is still preferred to current BN leaders.’

MACC's mission against graft must include 1MDB case

MACC's mission against graft must include 1MDB case

COMMENT | The anti-graft body deserves to be commended for intensifying the battle against corruption.

Egypt blocks financial paper website, widening media blackout

Egypt blocks financial paper website, widening media blackout

This is part of a move to curb what authorities call support for terrorism and fake news.

Manchester bomber's network 'potentially still at large'

Manchester bomber's network 'potentially still at large'

Britain’s interior minister says police operation still at ‘full tilt'.

DAP holds hands with Umno but is not attacked, laments PAS veep

DAP holds hands with Umno but is not attacked, laments PAS veep

Idris Ahmad says PAS shouldn't be accused of being a spoiler when it is contesting its traditional seats.

I won't be silenced, Syed Saddiq tells Khairuddin

I won't be silenced, Syed Saddiq tells Khairuddin

Perak Bersatu Youth also accuses Khairuddin's new party of poaching members.

The Star lands in soup with Home Ministry; 'Proton won't be like Perwaja'

The Star lands in soup with Home Ministry; 'Proton won't be like Perwaja'

KINI ROUNDUP | Headlines from yesterday you may have missed, in brief.

By delaying action, MACC helps the corrupt stay in power

By delaying action, MACC helps the corrupt stay in power

YOURSAY | ‘Do you think the winning party would allow you to act against their leaders once it has won GE14?

Who is UUM lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff?

Who is UUM lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff?

COMMENT | For starters, the Hannah Yeoh critic describes his career in capital letters on UUM's website…