Archive - 12 June 2017

Spread positive news about country, Najib tells social media users

Spread positive news about country, Najib tells social media users

The PM says they should use their influence to help instill a love for the nation.

Ismail Sabri: Waste of time debating with opposition

Ismail Sabri: Waste of time debating with opposition

He says the call for a debate is clearly to find fault and not to help solve any problems faced by the people.

Kluang MP should have heeded warning, says deputy minister

Kluang MP should have heeded warning, says deputy minister

'If people want to come into our house and we refuse permission, they will have to respect it,' says Razali Ibrahim.

Police complete probe papers on Uber driver assault case

Police complete probe papers on Uber driver assault case

Northeast district police chief says the papers would be submitted to the DPP tomorrow for further action.

Johor police detain 2,348 individuals in gambling raids

Johor police detain 2,348 individuals in gambling raids

CID chief says of the number, 413 were the caretaker of the premises while 1,935 others were customers.

Saudi to limit July oil volumes to Asia, slash US volumes

Saudi to limit July oil volumes to Asia, slash US volumes

Cuts in crude allocations in July would total about 300,000 barrels per day, deeper than in June, say sources.

Baru: Nazri's remarks reek of condescension

Baru: Nazri's remarks reek of condescension

State PKR chief claims Nazri's putdown of S'wak minister reflects federal BN's neo-colonial attitude.

More than 100 houses damaged due to thunderstorm in Kepala Batas

More than 100 houses damaged due to thunderstorm in Kepala Batas

Penaga rep advises residents to lodge a police report to facilitate channeling of aid.

Najib ingatkan kepentingan taati ketua

Najib ingatkan kepentingan taati ketua

"Insya-Allah kalau kita taat dan setia, segala-gala kejayaaan tidak mustahil dicapai oleh kita," katanya.

Magistrate rejects remand extension for Invoke volunteer

Magistrate rejects remand extension for Invoke volunteer

UPDATED 11PM | Gerald Tang was released from police custody at 9pm, says lawyer.

Rapid Rail blames Scomi for Monorail defects, again

Rapid Rail blames Scomi for Monorail defects, again

Rapid Rail boss disputes Scomi's claims that the trains were fit for operation upon delivery.

Najib reminds uniformed services importance of loyalty

Najib reminds uniformed services importance of loyalty

PM praises the security forces for keeping the peace during Ramadan, as cities around the world were beset by incidents.

PWD engineer detained for alleged power abuse

PWD engineer detained for alleged power abuse

This is for allegedly awarding several cleaning and grass-cutting projects, worth nearly RM20k, to his brother.

Zahid: No decision yet on Yusuf Al-Qaradawi's status

Zahid: No decision yet on Yusuf Al-Qaradawi's status

Putrajaya has yet to decide on whether to follow Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain and UAE in claiming cleric a 'terrorist'.

Amanah Youth's Shazni Munir released

Amanah Youth's Shazni Munir released

UPDATED 6.50PM | The vice-chief is released a day earlier than the expiry of his four-day remand period, tomorrow. 

Why didn't S'wak, Sabah ministers oppose tax in cabinet, DAP asks

Why didn't S'wak, Sabah ministers oppose tax in cabinet, DAP asks

They claim the spat between Nazri and S'wak BN is a ploy to drum up support for the Pujut by-election.

Ku Li: BN will ensure it retains Nenggiri seat in GE14

Ku Li: BN will ensure it retains Nenggiri seat in GE14

Gua Musang MP says the loss of the seat should not be linked to BN, but to the individual concerned. 

CM hopes new owner will improve ferry service

CM hopes new owner will improve ferry service

Prasarana will have to invest money in the ferry service and run it professionally, says Lim Guan Eng.

Idris Haron: Tourism tax will not affect tourist arrivals in Malacca

Idris Haron: Tourism tax will not affect tourist arrivals in Malacca

It would instead ensure that tourists are provided with better facilities, says the chief minister. 

Report: Putrajaya to take over Penang ferry service for RM1

Report: Putrajaya to take over Penang ferry service for RM1

New owners want to scrap ferry service, but Putrajaya says it has tourism and heritage value.

Grab to expedite 'panic button' for users after rape case

Grab to expedite 'panic button' for users after rape case

The panic button feature to immediately alert police is currently only available for Grab drivers.

A flawed proposal: Infusing racial politics into Harapan

A flawed proposal: Infusing racial politics into Harapan

MP SPEAKS | The proposal for Mahathir to take over leadership of the opposition will end in disaster.

Five arrested over assault of teenager in Penang

Five arrested over assault of teenager in Penang

The victim, 18, is believed to have been beaten, burned and sodomised by bullies. 

Nazri should have been more diplomatic, says Anifah

Nazri should have been more diplomatic, says Anifah

UPDATED 10.15PM | Minister says issues that touch on the people's sensitivities should be handled through discussions. 

Nazri: I don't care what Fadillah says about hotel tax row

Nazri: I don't care what Fadillah says about hotel tax row

Abdul Karim can insult me, but I cannot, tourism minister asks, adding the tax was discussed in cabinet and Parliament.

Foreign media reports 'can undermine country’s democracy'

Foreign media reports 'can undermine country’s democracy'

Opposition's use of such reports to bring down country's leaders is a threat, says Mahdzir Khalid.

S'wak PAS backs state gov't plan to set up oil and gas firm

S'wak PAS backs state gov't plan to set up oil and gas firm

After decades of foreign involvement, it's high time Sarawak starts its own exploration firm, says Sarawak PAS.

S'wak withdraws from Tourism Malaysia after tax spat

S'wak withdraws from Tourism Malaysia after tax spat

UPDATED 3.08PM | Sarawak's Tourism Promotion Board will suffice, says CM's Office and Tourism Minister Nazri Aziz agrees.

Grabcar driver held over rape of female passenger

Grabcar driver held over rape of female passenger

The 30-year-old suspect had allegedly raped the drunk woman in his car and then sent her home. 

Blasts rock Marawi as Philippines marks independence day

Blasts rock Marawi as Philippines marks independence day

Philippines president says Islamic State leader ordered attack, the US provides technical assistance in battle for Marawi.

S'wak BN Youth condemns 'samseng' Nazri over 'jagung' insult

S'wak BN Youth condemns 'samseng' Nazri over 'jagung' insult

Sarawak BN trusts Abdul Karim as a minister, therefore insults from federal minister unwarranted.

Kit Siang: Penang not becoming failed state, M'sia is

Kit Siang: Penang not becoming failed state, M'sia is

The DAP veteran says M'sia has been overtaken by other Asian nations, like Japan and South Korea, since independence. 

The Maute brothers: Southeast Asia's Islamist 'time bomb'

The Maute brothers: Southeast Asia's Islamist 'time bomb'

The brothers, who are leading the militant siege in Marawi, are reportedly smart and highly educated. 

Malaysia’s ‘Men of Always’

Malaysia’s ‘Men of Always’

Change can happen only when votes matter.

Pride comes before a fall, for Shafee

Pride comes before a fall, for Shafee

The normally verbose lawyer suddenly turns silent.

Cuti-cuti or Curi-curi Malaysia?

Cuti-cuti or Curi-curi Malaysia?

COMMENT | The government wants to put its hands into your pockets for money, and it will dig deep to get what it wants.

Muslims reminded against joining militant movements

Muslims reminded against joining militant movements

DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi warns them that doing so would tarnish the purity of the religion.

Does the ex-IGP have a 'hidden agenda' as well?

Does the ex-IGP have a 'hidden agenda' as well?

YOURSAY | 'Musa Hassan, have you considered your sudden reappearance from hibernation to be a tad questionable?'

Both MO1, Shafee can’t dodge the press forever

Both MO1, Shafee can’t dodge the press forever

YOURSAY | ‘MO1 is worried that if he said anything, it might backfire on him.’

Cops remand Invoke man; arrests over bazaar tiff; Harapan logo coming

Cops remand Invoke man; arrests over bazaar tiff; Harapan logo coming

KINI ROUNDUP | Here are the key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.