Archive - 2 June 2017

Police rescue 11 Rohingya trafficking victims

Police rescue 11 Rohingya trafficking victims

Nine of them children, seven boys and two girls, were rescued during a raid on a premises in Hang Kasturi, KL.

Sikh movement upset with religious symbol on slippers

Sikh movement upset with religious symbol on slippers

Malaysia National Sikhs Movement lodges a police report on the slippers being sold in Alor Setar.

Court upholds police liability in Aminulrasyid's death

Court upholds police liability in Aminulrasyid's death

However, the Court of Appeal reduces the damages awarded to the family from RM414,800 to RM114,800.

M'sia regrets US decision to withdraw from climate agreement

M'sia regrets US decision to withdraw from climate agreement

Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar notes the US was a significant contributor to climate action.

Game over

Game over

An attempt to bring in thousands of gambling machines through Port Klang was foiled by the Royal Malaysian Customs.

From student activism to politics

From student activism to politics

INTERVIEW | The #KitaLawan duo and assemblypersons  Chang Lih Kang and Tan Kar Hing reflect on their journey so far.

Anwar wants probe into claims his prosecutor got money from Najib

Anwar wants probe into claims his prosecutor got money from Najib

Bersatu also lodges a police report over the claims that were raised by Sarawak Report.

Petronas Q1 pre-tax profit surges by more than 100pct

Petronas Q1 pre-tax profit surges by more than 100pct

For the period ending March 31 this year, the oil company’s profit hit RM15.5b, from RM6.8b for Q1 2016.

S'gor Sultan singles out Sivarasa, says he 'crossed the line'

S'gor Sultan singles out Sivarasa, says he 'crossed the line'

UPDATED 7.42PM | Selangor sultan slams the Subang MP for giving a speech at Masjid An-Nur.

State gov't did its part to protect Hindu temple, says exco

State gov't did its part to protect Hindu temple, says exco

Pressure from the state led to developer providing land and RM1.5mil to re-site the temple, says Ganabatirau.

Show us proof 1MDB money is still there, Dr M tells AG

Show us proof 1MDB money is still there, Dr M tells AG

Former PM says it is 'absurd' that Malaysia insists there is nothing wrong with 1MDB.

Najib should be first to take lie-detector test, says Kit Siang

Najib should be first to take lie-detector test, says Kit Siang

DAP veteran responds to chief secretary's disclosure that gov't is studying the use of polygraph machines to battle graft.

'Land for sale' advert fuels rumours about Pulau Jerejak development

'Land for sale' advert fuels rumours about Pulau Jerejak development

The advert promises 26.5 acres of private land for sale from an unidentified owner.

2017-06-02

2017-06-02

Hari Raya aid – RM500 for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners

Hari Raya aid – RM500 for civil servants, RM250 for pensioners

A total of 1.6 million civil servants and about 775,000 pensioners will benefit from the special assistance.

The dictator was during Gerakan's rule, says CM

The dictator was during Gerakan's rule, says CM

Other than me, three state excos and state gov’t officers make Land Committee decisions, Lim Guan Eng adds.

I'm helping to clear the PM's name, says Zaid

I'm helping to clear the PM's name, says Zaid

Ex-minister says this on his attempt to get a court order to reveal the statements of Najib's bank accounts.

Probe Kedah under environmental law over reclamation work, MACC told

Probe Kedah under environmental law over reclamation work, MACC told

Gooi Hsiao Leung says it's a serious offence to carry out such project without obtaining the DOE's approval.

Umno fortunate to have 'transparent' Najib, says party leader

Umno fortunate to have 'transparent' Najib, says party leader

A party leader should not lead if he is unable to source for funds, says an Umno supreme council member.

'If I can't get info on UM's RM90k degrees, how can the public?'

'If I can't get info on UM's RM90k degrees, how can the public?'

UPDATED 4.50PM | Gerakan veep Dominic Lau says he failed to meet UM's admin members, despite trying many times.

Experts weigh in on The Star, NST and Utusan's 'terror' frontpages

Experts weigh in on The Star, NST and Utusan's 'terror' frontpages

Two of them see no difference between the frontpages of the three newspapers, while a UM lecturer argues otherwise.

Anwar's defamation suit against Khairy postponed, again

Anwar's defamation suit against Khairy postponed, again

UPDATED 4.30PM | This is because the youth and sports minister's lawyer is unwell, for the third time. 

Husband of woman in parking lot fight video apologises

Husband of woman in parking lot fight video apologises

Muhammad Jefry says he wishes to clear the air over the incident involving his wife and another woman driver.

Sivarasa: Letter to sultan on mosque issue still being prepared

Sivarasa: Letter to sultan on mosque issue still being prepared

UPDATED 4.38PM | MP also takes Ku Nan to task for insisting that he made a political speech at the mosque.

Sabah MP slams yet another 'committee' on cabotage

Sabah MP slams yet another 'committee' on cabotage

Penampang's Darell Leiking asks if Najib's announcements will deliver results or just more talk.

Navy warship catches fire, no injuries or casualties

Navy warship catches fire, no injuries or casualties

The fire broke out while navy personnel were preparing the 'sahur' (pre-dawn meal).

PM: Will you retain a loss-making company? Answer is obvious

PM: Will you retain a loss-making company? Answer is obvious

Najib says this in an apparent reference to Geely’s acquisition of a significant stake in Proton. 

No apologies for facilitating investments, Najib tells critics

No apologies for facilitating investments, Najib tells critics

Stressing that he will never sell Malaysia's sovereignty, PM says investments good for the nation and people.

Pittsburgh mayor ‘appalled’ at Trump using city to justify Paris move

Pittsburgh mayor ‘appalled’ at Trump using city to justify Paris move

'I was one of the nation's mayors who went to Paris to fight for the accords...'

Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay

Trump abandons global climate pact; allies voice dismay

Scientists say US' withdrawal from the Paris accord may speed up effects of global climate change.

White House cold-shoulders world as temperatures heat up

White House cold-shoulders world as temperatures heat up

He announces that the US will leave the Paris ‘Climate Change’ agreement.

How best to resist persecution of The Star, Sivarasa?

How best to resist persecution of The Star, Sivarasa?

COMMENT | Surely we can forgive a slip-up or a less than ideal decision, once in a long while?

UN council to vote on blacklisting more N Koreans

UN council to vote on blacklisting more N Koreans

The draft resolution targets entities like Koryo Bank, the army's Strategic Rocket Force and 14 people,

PKR Youth questions gov't's commitment to army veterans

PKR Youth questions gov't's commitment to army veterans

Nik Nazmi cites delay in gratuity payments, asking if there were administrative problems within LTAT and Ugat.

 

PKR Youth says alleged payment proves political conspiracy

PKR Youth says alleged payment proves political conspiracy

The wing plans to lodge police reports nationwide on Sarawak Report's 'damning revelation'.

'Confused' Mukhriz unsure if dad was joking about becoming PM again

'Confused' Mukhriz unsure if dad was joking about becoming PM again

UPDATED 3PM| He claims the media had conflicting reports regarding Dr Mahathir Mohamad's stand on this issue.

Reality check for Proton vendors after sell-out

Reality check for Proton vendors after sell-out

YOURSAY | ‘Proton's vendors have to break out of their protective cocoon and start to compete.’

With good governance, Umno’s GST not needed

With good governance, Umno’s GST not needed

Harapan can spur growth minus GST's help.

At least 34 reported dead in botched robbery of Manila casino

At least 34 reported dead in botched robbery of Manila casino

UPDATED 11.41AM | Most victims suffocated when trying to flee choking smoke at the complex, says report.

I will break fast with whoever I want

I will break fast with whoever I want

Showing that Malaysia is multicultural and multireligious.

Working for a reasonable wage

Working for a reasonable wage

COMMENT | The gov’t must create high-quality job opportunities with reasonable wages for the people.

PM allegedly gives lawyer RM9.5m; Dr M may return as PM; MH128 security scare

PM allegedly gives lawyer RM9.5m; Dr M may return as PM; MH128 security scare

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

MAS’ crew cuts affecting quality, safety

MAS’ crew cuts affecting quality, safety

COMMENT | The MH128 incident shows the airline must review its staffing policy for safety reasons.

UUM lecturer flogging a dead horse over ‘Christian agenda’

UUM lecturer flogging a dead horse over ‘Christian agenda’

YOURSAY | ‘Kamarul Zaman must be the biggest embarrassment to Universiti Utara Malaysia.’

Activist slams gov't 'LGBT prevention' contest for miseducating public

Activist slams gov't 'LGBT prevention' contest for miseducating public

Transgender activist Nisha Ayub says what the Health Ministry outlined for the contest is ‘unacceptable’.

Goh thankful for Rafizi's admission, wants end to mistaken identity saga

Goh thankful for Rafizi's admission, wants end to mistaken identity saga

Florence Goh Siew Boey was misidentified as a company director who allegedly hired a US lobbyist for M'sia.