Archive - 5 June 2017

Second reading of bill to regulate Uber, Grab soon

Second reading of bill to regulate Uber, Grab soon

Putrajaya also backs Grab as the official transport provider for SEA Games 2017.

Zahid bans 'Jerusalem Jubilee' event in Malacca

Zahid bans 'Jerusalem Jubilee' event in Malacca

The Home Minister says event will only hurt the Muslims if it was allowed to be held.

Man shot dead by police in Melbourne after hostage situation

Man shot dead by police in Melbourne after hostage situation

Police say they are investigating if the incident is terrorism related.

DG: We'll ensure deported illegal immigrants won't return

DG: We'll ensure deported illegal immigrants won't return

Mustafar Ali says they can be blacklisted between one to five years based on the offences committed.

 

'We will see', says MACC on purported RM9.5m to lawyer

'We will see', says MACC on purported RM9.5m to lawyer

UPDATED 7.48PM | Meanwhile, MACC top guns were not keen to discuss the delay in the SRC probe.

No hurry to sell TRX land, says PM

No hurry to sell TRX land, says PM

Everything is going according to schedule and Putrajaya is looking for the best offer.

Cop pleads ignorance on lock-up SOP at Balamurugan inquiry

Cop pleads ignorance on lock-up SOP at Balamurugan inquiry

UPDATED 8PM | He claims he was unaware of directive not to keep anyone in North Klang lock-up facilities.

KWAP waits on Bandar M'sia, TRX master developer before next step

KWAP waits on Bandar M'sia, TRX master developer before next step

Only then it will consider whether to invest, as 'we don't have the ability to go at it ourselves', says CEO.

Detainee: Cop bragged he was 'head thug' during alleged beating

Detainee: Cop bragged he was 'head thug' during alleged beating

UPDATED 6.54PM | A detainee tells of how death-in-custody victim Balamurugan was beaten by a police officer.

KWAP: SRC has been making regular loan payments

KWAP: SRC has been making regular loan payments

KWAP is not worried because the loan to SRC comes with a government guarantee, says CEO.

US reassures Asia-Pacific allies on regional commitment

US reassures Asia-Pacific allies on regional commitment

This amid growing concern about the US' global role after its withdrawal from key pacts. 

MOH fumes over mix-up involving Muslim convert's remains

MOH fumes over mix-up involving Muslim convert's remains

Kajang Hospital apparently mistaken the late Hassan Abdullah @ Lim Ah San for someone else.

Petronas' stake sale of offshore gas asset advances to second round

Petronas' stake sale of offshore gas asset advances to second round

The transaction, if completed, would mark Petronas' biggest upstream stake sale since oil prices started falling more than two years ago.

PKR, Amanah reps want probe into claims Shafee received RM9.5m

PKR, Amanah reps want probe into claims Shafee received RM9.5m

After posing four questions, Nik Nazmi claims Najib and Shafee will continue to keep mum on the allegations.

HK actress incurs MCA's wrath over fake snatch theft

HK actress incurs MCA's wrath over fake snatch theft

MCA president Liow Tiong Lai agrees with the IGP on blacklisting Grace Lam.

Moving forward on the Paris climate agreement without the US

Moving forward on the Paris climate agreement without the US

The Malaysian gov't should uphold and even scale up its climate change promises.

Gerakan: CM holds 14 posts, so why does he need one more?

Gerakan: CM holds 14 posts, so why does he need one more?

The stadium board post can be given to the state exco in charge of youth and sports, the party adds.

PAS zooms in on RM1,000 to alleged RM9.5m payment for lawyer

PAS zooms in on RM1,000 to alleged RM9.5m payment for lawyer

Calling for a probe, Tuan Ibrahim recalls minister Nancy Shukri's remarks on the payment for Shafee in 2015.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE sever ties with Qatar over 'terrorism'

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE sever ties with Qatar over 'terrorism'

This opens up the worst rift in years among some of the most powerful states in the Arab world.

SUPP opposes choosing direct candidates for Pujut by-election

SUPP opposes choosing direct candidates for Pujut by-election

If this was practised again, BN would appear no less like the opposition, says president Dr Sim Kui Hian.

London attacks do not reflect true teachings of Islam

London attacks do not reflect true teachings of Islam

Islam is a peaceful religion which values and cherishes life, mutual respect, and tolerance towards all.

Pulau Jerejak land plot is only for shipyard, CM tells buyers

Pulau Jerejak land plot is only for shipyard, CM tells buyers

The state has nothing to do with the sale of the private, seafront land, Guan Eng tells one and all.

The Star employee charged with receiving bribes from FGVH CEO

The Star employee charged with receiving bribes from FGVH CEO

This is for money allegedly given in return for the accused to 'assist' the CEO, who was probed by the MACC.

CM: Corruption not main cause of Malacca's high-level debt

CM: Corruption not main cause of Malacca's high-level debt

Idris Haron says state had a responsibility to provide infrastructure but did not have sufficient income to meet costs.

Hadi recalls meet with US ambassador, poser on PM candidate

Hadi recalls meet with US ambassador, poser on PM candidate

PAS president strolls down memory lane amid heated discussion on who will be Pakatan Harapan's prime minister.

All online businesses must register and pay tax

All online businesses must register and pay tax

Malaysia welcomes foreign investments and competition, but the playing field must be level.

They can build LRT, but not decent roads for S’wak

They can build LRT, but not decent roads for S’wak

COMMENT | In S’wak. stretches of the Ba’Kelalan-Long Semadoh road are just muddy tracks.
 

Portal: Why pay prosecutor, when court decides on Anwar's case?

Portal: Why pay prosecutor, when court decides on Anwar's case?

Don't be surprised if PM is accused of buying cat food with 1MDB funds as well, it says.

Anti-incinerator group must show how landfills can be better

Anti-incinerator group must show how landfills can be better

Firstly, thank you to the ‘We Anti -Kepong Incinerator Group’ for their 2,000-plus Facebook likes.

Anwar: Not for Dr M to decide to be PM, consensus needed

Anwar: Not for Dr M to decide to be PM, consensus needed

UPDATED 12.18PM | This issue has to be decided by Harapan, says the jailed opposition leader.

We must win ideological warfare against terrorism, says PM

We must win ideological warfare against terrorism, says PM

Use of military and police assets and arrests alone not enough, Najib says at the monthly assembly of PM's Dept.

Ensure deported illegal immigrants don't return, PKR leader tells gov't

Ensure deported illegal immigrants don't return, PKR leader tells gov't

If not, they will come back to repeat crimes, says PKR treasurer-general Tan Yee Kew.

Is Malaysia a partnership of unequals?

Is Malaysia a partnership of unequals?

COMMENT | Perhaps only in theory are Sabah and Sarawak considered equal partners of the federation.

Anwar's qazaf bid against Shafee quashed for second time

Anwar's qazaf bid against Shafee quashed for second time

UPDATED 12.04PM | S'gor Syariah Appeals Court says it is bound by existing legal definition of zina. 

Najib should put a stop to Kra Canal project

Najib should put a stop to Kra Canal project

The canal, if realised, will make seaports in Malaysia and Singapore redundant.

We must unite, globally, against all forms of terrorism

We must unite, globally, against all forms of terrorism

Governments around the world must unite on the war against all forms of 'terror' and not just the 'ism' of terrorism.

A ‘public’ prosecutor wouldn’t be paid with ‘private’ money

A ‘public’ prosecutor wouldn’t be paid with ‘private’ money

YOURSAY | ‘If the allegations aren't true, then why aren't they issuing denials or suing S'wak Report?’

Blood is thicker than water - is it easy to forgive Najib?

Blood is thicker than water - is it easy to forgive Najib?

If anyone needs a 'Drama Minggu Ini', look at what is unfolding before our eyes...

Trump slams London mayor, ‘political correctness’ after attack

Trump slams London mayor, ‘political correctness’ after attack

Mayor Sadiq Khan’s office responds he has more important things to do than reply Trump.

New Silk Road: Dancing with dragons?

New Silk Road: Dancing with dragons?

COMMENT | The lure of PRC money and political support has proven too irresistible.

LGBTs highlight lack of basic services at TN50 dialogue

LGBTs highlight lack of basic services at TN50 dialogue

We are merely fighting for our right to improve ourselves, and to be treated as fellow human beings, they say.

Much to lose as an ‘authentic’ Islamic nation

Much to lose as an ‘authentic’ Islamic nation

COMMENT | ‘As a stable moderate Muslim country, M’sia should be careful who it chooses to get into bed with.’

Cynthia Gabriel to get NED's 2017 Democracy Award

Cynthia Gabriel to get NED's 2017 Democracy Award

She sees award as a "tremendous boost" for anti-corruption activists working against the odds in difficult situations.

‘Nothing to hide’ MO1 should bare bank statements

‘Nothing to hide’ MO1 should bare bank statements

YOURSAY | ‘Indeed, Umno folk should be clamouring for Najib to reveal his bank statements.’

PKR wants to hear from the horse's mouth; Perkasa stomps caricature of Sivarasa

PKR wants to hear from the horse's mouth; Perkasa stomps caricature of Sivarasa

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IS claims responsibility for London attack

IS claims responsibility for London attack

Twelve have been arrested so far in connection with the London Bridge, Borough Market attacks.