Archive - 14 June 2017

Najib: Idris report on FGV ready

Najib: Idris report on FGV ready

Felda chairperson Shahrir Samad says no one from FGV has met him to discuss regarding the crisis. 

Gunman shoots congressman, police at Virginia baseball practice

Gunman shoots congressman, police at Virginia baseball practice

House of Representatives Majority Whip Steve Scalise is among those wounded. 

PSM's Arutchelvan questioned over vigil for Siti Noor Aishah

PSM's Arutchelvan questioned over vigil for Siti Noor Aishah

He is the second activist to be probed under the Peaceful Assembly Act over the April 1 vigil. 

After first strike, FGV chair faces growing backlash

After first strike, FGV chair faces growing backlash

A  group of second generation Felda settlers demand Mohd Isa Samad step down and be replaced by Shahrir Samad. 

Subject 'RM9.5mil payment' to tax crackdown, IRB told

Subject 'RM9.5mil payment' to tax crackdown, IRB told

Now that Putrajaya is busy looking for tax revenue, the 'RM9.5 million payment' should be on their radar, says PKR man.

Police and prosecution must ensure justice is done for Bill Kayong

Police and prosecution must ensure justice is done for Bill Kayong

We the undersigned express our dismay at the acquittal of three prime suspects in the murder of the late Bill Kayong @ Mohd Hasbie Abdullah.

Suaram laments continued detention and alleged torture of detainee

Suaram laments continued detention and alleged torture of detainee

Gang-robbery suspect L Thuraisinggam was also beaten by fellow inmates and subjected to a forced confession, claims human rights body.

Fuel prices down, RON95 now below RM2 mark

Fuel prices down, RON95 now below RM2 mark

These are the lowest prices ever since the new weekly pricing system was introduced.

Kit Siang pushes for Johor as second 'Penang' in GE14

Kit Siang pushes for Johor as second 'Penang' in GE14

DAP supremo says winning Johor will bring Putrajaya within reach of opposition pact.  

Umno man: How does Penang DAP fund dinners every night?

Umno man: How does Penang DAP fund dinners every night?

Penang's 'gambling problem' leads to state Umno chief Zainal Abidin questioning DAP's funding sources.

Question marks as Indo market speculates Felda raising Eagle High stake

Question marks as Indo market speculates Felda raising Eagle High stake

Rafizi questions if Felda crackdown a smokescreen to hide raising stakes in Eagle High.

Establish council of ex-IGPs, says Musa Hassan

Establish council of ex-IGPs, says Musa Hassan

The council will defend the image of police and spread awareness on dangers of crime, says former top cop.

Container ship capsizes in Malacca Strait, two missing

Container ship capsizes in Malacca Strait, two missing

Thirteen of the ship's crew were rescued by the merchant vessel, Undine, says  (MMEA) DG Admiral Maritime Zulkifli Abu Bakar. 

Police detain mother of toddler allegedly given syabu

Police detain mother of toddler allegedly given syabu

Police are now looking for the boyfriend of the 27-year-old woman, who is eight months pregnant. 

Kapar MP claims local college shortchanging poor Indian students

Kapar MP claims local college shortchanging poor Indian students

College says issue being resolved, alleges hidden agenda.

Sabah seeks to engage S'wak on new hotel tax

Sabah seeks to engage S'wak on new hotel tax

Sabah will consult Sarawak to find common ground against the new 'tourism tax'.

S'gor mufti meets FT counterpart amid claims of 'deviation'

S'gor mufti meets FT counterpart amid claims of 'deviation'

S'gor mufti meets FT counterpart amid claims of 'deviation'. 

CM: Join fun run to support Penang's constitutional right

CM: Join fun run to support Penang's constitutional right

UPDATED 5.08PM | Lim Guan Eng says he will lead the six-kilometre fun run to be held at the Central Park in Bandar Utama on July 2. 

'IGP can't probe RM9.5m case, court must rule if it is hearsay'

'IGP can't probe RM9.5m case, court must rule if it is hearsay'

Gobind Singh says IGP is in a position of conflict of interest and must recuse himself.

IGP: Sanjeevan used to call me as well, until...

IGP: Sanjeevan used to call me as well, until...

'After knowing about his activities, we took action, and he is now antagonistic towards me'.

Five military varsity students charged with murder of cadet

Five military varsity students charged with murder of cadet

UPDATED 7.08PM | Another student faces a charge of abetting the five accused in the murder of Zulfarkhan Osman.

MMA: Public health in danger thanks to 'walk-in' blood tests

MMA: Public health in danger thanks to 'walk-in' blood tests

These tests, which include cancer marker checks, allegedly cause false alarms in the interest of profit.

DAP rejects Bersatu's 'monopoly' of Harapan leadership

DAP rejects Bersatu's 'monopoly' of Harapan leadership

UPDATED 4.40PM | Guan Eng says he will not agree to Bersatu leaders becoming Harapan's chairperson as well as president.

Harapan expected to register with ROS before Raya

Harapan expected to register with ROS before Raya

Salahuddin explains Anwar's name bandied about as future PM in recognition of his contributions.

Penang refutes Nazri, will not stop collecting room tax

Penang refutes Nazri, will not stop collecting room tax

Hotel room fee of RM2 to RM3 a day goes to promote the local tourism industry, the CM adds.

S'wak Report editor declines IGP's offer, gives tips on solving 'RM9.5m' case

S'wak Report editor declines IGP's offer, gives tips on solving 'RM9.5m' case

Rewcastle-Brown tells Khalid to persuade AG to re-open 1MDB probe.

Group to host 'liwat forum' for Dr M and Wan Azizah

Group to host 'liwat forum' for Dr M and Wan Azizah

The forum will give opposition leaders a chance to defend Anwar Ibrahim's innocence. 

DAP demands Umno reps apologise for Ramadan bazaar 'lie'

DAP demands Umno reps apologise for Ramadan bazaar 'lie'

Johor DAP is up in arms over claims by Umno officials that it wanted Kluang bazaar relocated.

Defamation suit against Gerakan Youth leader transferred to Penang

Defamation suit against Gerakan Youth leader transferred to Penang

Court allows Jason Loo's application in a suit filed by Zenith-BUCG at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.

CM Guan Eng says Penang strongly against gambling

CM Guan Eng says Penang strongly against gambling

Only Putrajaya has the authority to issue gambling licenses, says Lim Guan Eng.

William Leong badly misconstrues

William Leong badly misconstrues

COMMENT | Mahathir as Harapan No 1 should be DAP, PKR and Amanah's attempt to use him more than be used by him.
 

Register foreign workers by June 30 or face caning, employers told

Register foreign workers by June 30 or face caning, employers told

Undocumented foreign workers must be resgitered under the E-Kad programme by month's end, Immigration Department says.

No safe passage if you come here, IGP tells S'wak Report editor

No safe passage if you come here, IGP tells S'wak Report editor

UPDATED 1.26PM | Khalid says this to Rewcastle-Brown on assisting the probe into claims Najib paid lawyer Shafee RM9.5m.

UK’s May faces calls to soften Brexit as political limbo drags on

UK’s May faces calls to soften Brexit as political limbo drags on

May yet to strike a deal Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to prop up her minority gov't.

IGP admits alleged main suspect in protection racket 'known' to him

IGP admits alleged main suspect in protection racket 'known' to him

UPDATED 12.48PM | He responds to S'wak Report's claim that suspect Gopinathan was in direct telephone contact with him.

Najib will win next GE, say experts at S'pore forum

Najib will win next GE, say experts at S'pore forum

1MDB and other issues aside, race and religion will determine the outcome, says one of them.

US attorney-general dodges Trump questions, angering Democrats

US attorney-general dodges Trump questions, angering Democrats

Jeff Sessions mum on confidential Trump conversations, Democrats accuse him of impeding panel's probe.

Former Johor exco and son charged again, this time over RM35.78m

Former Johor exco and son charged again, this time over RM35.78m

UPDATED 1.47PM | Abd Latif, his son and a property consultant plead not guilty to the corruption charge.

EC cannot be an extra player on the field scoring goals for BN

EC cannot be an extra player on the field scoring goals for BN

YOURSAY | ‘And it can’t be a referee where one party wins at all costs’

Singapore PM's siblings publicly denounce him

Singapore PM's siblings publicly denounce him

UPDATED 1.45PM | They say they are disturbed by the character, conduct, motives and leadership of Hsien Loong.

Too many attacks and bullying on teenagers!

Too many attacks and bullying on teenagers!

COMMENT | The beating and sodomising of T Nhaveen, now brain dead, demands serious attention to these growing attacks.

PM Najib, will our luck hold out?

PM Najib, will our luck hold out?

Peace happens because of luck, too.

Spad wants records of all 'e-hailing' service providers

Spad wants records of all 'e-hailing' service providers

These must be submitted from June 16, says public transport authority, for the safety of all passengers.

I won't play Liew Chin Tong's divisive political game

I won't play Liew Chin Tong's divisive political game

COMMENT | He should not drag MCA into his ruckus with the Ramadan bazaar hawkers in Kluang.

Bersatu Youth sees civil strife brewing from within

Bersatu Youth sees civil strife brewing from within

Two Bersatu Youth exco members suddenly decide to lash out at party. Their colleague thinks they are compromised.

Hotel tax in wake of 1MDB imbroglio, what’s next?

Hotel tax in wake of 1MDB imbroglio, what’s next?

YOURSAY | ‘Nazri's flaring up is to distract people from questioning the rationale of the tax.’

US prosecution eyes Jho Low's UK assets; Show cause letter for FGV execs

US prosecution eyes Jho Low's UK assets; Show cause letter for FGV execs

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