Archive - 6 June 2017

French counter-terrorism unit opens investigation into Notre Dame attack

French counter-terrorism unit opens investigation into Notre Dame attack

A man was shot after trying to attack police with a hammer.

Gov't target: 125,000 Quran memorisers by 2050

Gov't target: 125,000 Quran memorisers by 2050

This wil train a generation capable of developing a peaceful, harmonious, prosperous country and blessed by the Almighty.

PM: Free digital TV set-top boxes for BR1M recipients

PM: Free digital TV set-top boxes for BR1M recipients

Malaysia is phasing out anologue TV yet the poor will not be left behind, vows Najib Abdul Razak.

Patience and perseverance

Patience and perseverance

Tahfiz students sitting side by side at Dataran Merdeka while waiting to break fast.

Costlier hotel rooms due to new 'tourist tax'

Costlier hotel rooms due to new 'tourist tax'

The new tax will levy up to RM20 from hotel occupants. 

'MACC ready to probe FGV for graft'

'MACC ready to probe FGV for graft'

Commission will investigate if there are elements of corruption or abuse of power, says deputy chief commissioner. 

MCA boss admits Chinese community, gov't distrust each other

MCA boss admits Chinese community, gov't distrust each other

Liow Tiong Lai wants the government to break the deadlock and extend an olive branch.

EC may use old electoral boundaries for GE14, says chief

EC may use old electoral boundaries for GE14, says chief

UPDATED 9.30PM | The Selangor and Malacca court cases have impeded progress of the redelineation exercises, Mohd Hashim Abdullah says.

Three charged with Bill Kayong's murder freed

Three charged with Bill Kayong's murder freed

Dayak activists and Kayong's supporters fume after shock ruling. 

Lawyers' admissions put 'leaked MACC documents' in spotlight

Lawyers' admissions put 'leaked MACC documents' in spotlight

Are the documents cited by Rafizi authentic? Calls for a probe intensify after latest development.

Suspended FGV CEO says he tried to stop 'ridiculous' investments

Suspended FGV CEO says he tried to stop 'ridiculous' investments

UPDATED 8PM | Zakaria says one was a plan for a £100 million  expansion of a company which already lost RM117 million. 

M'sians in London recall night of terror attack

M'sians in London recall night of terror attack

They say they will be wary of their surroundings from now on and avoid crowded public places. 

Health dept: Dengue not cause of trader's death

Health dept: Dengue not cause of trader's death

Condition of Muhammad Muzamil worsened due to a virus infection which triggered other complications, says dept director.

Group: Rise of govt-linked NGOs a worrying trend

Group: Rise of govt-linked NGOs a worrying trend

They are countering existing democratic and human rights movements, rights group Suaram says.

Isa threatens to sue reporter over 'abuse of power' poser

Isa threatens to sue reporter over 'abuse of power' poser

UPDATED 5PM | The newspaper reporter's question was based on Raja Petra's posting regarding the situation in FGV.

Guan Eng: Harapan's choice for PM not on agenda yet

Guan Eng: Harapan's choice for PM not on agenda yet

DAP sec-gen says several leaders will not be attending the meeting on Friday as they will be overseas.

CCTVs were 'dummies', cop tells inquiry

CCTVs were 'dummies', cop tells inquiry

UPDATED 5.25PM | Only police in charge of station and his deputy aware that CCTVs were for show, EAIC public inquiry hears.

PKR Wanita leader names Zuraida, Nurul as PM material

PKR Wanita leader names Zuraida, Nurul as PM material

Urging Harapan to be different from BN, she says women should also be named for MB and CM posts.

Kua: Those who want Dr M as PM are 'walking dead democrats'

Kua: Those who want Dr M as PM are 'walking dead democrats'

'Some have asked me to forgive Mahathir, but the issue is impunity. He needs to atone.'

Sabah and Sarawak are enablers of their own misfortune

Sabah and Sarawak are enablers of their own misfortune

People of both states are at fault for continuing to prop up the Barisan regime.

S'gor MB confirms freeze on eviction plan for Seafield temple

S'gor MB confirms freeze on eviction plan for Seafield temple

Azmin Ali will meet all stakeholders within two weeks to discuss a suitable solution to the old temple site.

FGV to hold internal investigation on embattled CEO

FGV to hold internal investigation on embattled CEO

UPDATED 5.29PM | Rafizi Ramli says Zakaria Arshad should remain CEO pending investigations. 

Police reveal names of London attackers, say one investigated before

Police reveal names of London attackers, say one investigated before

Police previously deemed one of the attackers not enough of a threat to consider serious monitoring.

Umno Youth leader: Dr M to be PM to save Msia, or Mukhriz?

Umno Youth leader: Dr M to be PM to save Msia, or Mukhriz?

Armand Azha believes Mahathir is working to safeguard the political future of his 'golden' son.

Philippine troops find stash of banknotes as fighters pull back

Philippine troops find stash of banknotes as fighters pull back

The discovery shows that the militants are running as gov't troops press in, say authorities. 

What to do during Ramadan amidst prejudice against Muslims

What to do during Ramadan amidst prejudice against Muslims

COMMENT | We need to fight back against the impression imprinted by extremists.

Ex-Bersatu man sues Muhyiddin, explains reasons for suit

Ex-Bersatu man sues Muhyiddin, explains reasons for suit

UPDATED 2.13PM | Accusations against me have affected the business of one of my wives, a specialist doctor, says Anas Sudin.

Woman in custody for mercilessly beating a child

Woman in custody for mercilessly beating a child

The little girl is seen in a video, repeatedly beaten with a wooden stick for dropping her food on the dining table.

FGV CEO given leave of absence pending investigation

FGV CEO given leave of absence pending investigation

UPDATED 1.17 PM | The investigation is related to payments by a FGV subsidiary. 

Lawyers confirm payment from Najib, deny knowledge of money's origin

Lawyers confirm payment from Najib, deny knowledge of money's origin

UPDATED 3.35PM | The RM325,188 payment was divided between two lawyers and two other legal firms.

Najib: Fasting no excuse to be less productive

Najib: Fasting no excuse to be less productive

Every individual has responsibilities to carry out even during the fasting month, says PM.  

Rafizi claims Najib paid another lawyer RM325k

Rafizi claims Najib paid another lawyer RM325k

UPDATED 3.35PM | PKR leader claims this lawyer was also involved in Anwar's sodomy trial.

DAP MP denies involvement in 'Jerusalem Jubilee' bash, files report

DAP MP denies involvement in 'Jerusalem Jubilee' bash, files report

Teresa Kok claims to have no clue about the programme slated to be held in Malacca.

Dr M: My suggestions to upgrade Proton cars were rejected

Dr M: My suggestions to upgrade Proton cars were rejected

'I visited many automotive companies in the world to promote the Proton company. But I failed,' says ex-premier.

Trump will not block ex-FBI chief Comey's testimony

Trump will not block ex-FBI chief Comey's testimony

He will not invoke executive privilege to block Comey's much-anticipated testimony before Congress.

G25: Protect civil servants who tell on corrupt superiors

G25: Protect civil servants who tell on corrupt superiors

The Whistleblowers Protection Act should not merely exist as window dressing, says group. 

Trump slams London Mayor Khan in renewed attack over terrorism

Trump slams London Mayor Khan in renewed attack over terrorism

The US president faces criticism for taking the mayor's remarks out of context.

Trump defends 'travel ban' after appeal to Supreme Court

Trump defends 'travel ban' after appeal to Supreme Court

His administration filed appealed to the Supreme Court, after lower courts temporarily froze the implementation of his order.

Is Zahid ‘colour blind’ or ‘turning a blind eye’?

Is Zahid ‘colour blind’ or ‘turning a blind eye’?

COMMENT | Why is there the need for ‘double’ cancellation of the Jerusalem Jubilee?

Human rights in M'sia in 3D: Deaths, detentions and disappearances

Human rights in M'sia in 3D: Deaths, detentions and disappearances

COMMENT | Suaram's latest Human Rights Report chronicles these violations, as well as the stifling of freedom of expression in M'sia.

Experts: Treat drug abuse as public health issue, not crime

Experts: Treat drug abuse as public health issue, not crime

As the National Drug Policy is finalised, stakeholders discuss ways to move towards community-based rehabilitation approaches.

Ramadan takeaway from the parking lot row

Ramadan takeaway from the parking lot row

YOURSAY | ‘It is totally unacceptable behaviour by Siti Khadijah Awang.’

UPP expects status quo by BN during Pujut polls

UPP expects status quo by BN during Pujut polls

Seat vacancy due in part to UPP's efforts, says party sec-gen George Lo.

Syed Mokhtar could make over RM3.5b from Proton

Syed Mokhtar could make over RM3.5b from Proton

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | Much of the gain from the Proton sale will go to a private individual.

Resident, organiser shed light on Sivarasa's presence at mosque

Resident, organiser shed light on Sivarasa's presence at mosque

A long-time resident says nothing political in the Subang MP's speech, but bunting in prayer hall had PKR logo.

Malaysia’s truth deficiency syndrome in the 1MDB scandal

Malaysia’s truth deficiency syndrome in the 1MDB scandal

‘Misinformation has been fed. Laws have been broken. Punishment must be meted out.’

'We'll see', says MACC of RM9.5m payment to lawyer; cop ignorant of lock-up rules

'We'll see', says MACC of RM9.5m payment to lawyer; cop ignorant of lock-up rules

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

Stunning allegation highlights fatal flaw in Anwar’s trial

Stunning allegation highlights fatal flaw in Anwar’s trial

YOURSAY | ‘The question is why was the money allegedly given to the lawyer who was prosecuting Anwar?’

My questions of concern to the IGP

My questions of concern to the IGP

The truth matters to Pastor Raymond Koh's family.