Archive - 21 June 2017

Motorcyclist crushed to death by falling tree

Motorcyclist crushed to death by falling tree

Port worker Ab Aziz Jusoh died on the spot after failing to avoid the large tree which became uprooted during a storm. 

Thai customs nab M'sian wildlife smuggler

Thai customs nab M'sian wildlife smuggler

Among the animals seized at the Padang Besar were two Orang Utans, tortoises and raccoons, totally worth about RM125,000. 

Electrician charged with using fake cash to buy food

Electrician charged with using fake cash to buy food

Hairul Anuar Badruddin claimed he got the notes as cash prize after winning a video game contest at a video game centre.

Student dies after falling from 10th floor

Student dies after falling from 10th floor

She was found on the first floor of a Shah Alam condominium.

Land premiums for fire stations discounted, S'gor tells Noh

Land premiums for fire stations discounted, S'gor tells Noh

S'gor cites 1997 decision after Noh claims high premiums derailed fire station projects.

Abortive Brussels attack could have been much worse -Belgian PM

Abortive Brussels attack could have been much worse -Belgian PM

The attacker has been identified as Morrocan national Oussama Zariouh, 'an Islamic State sympathizer'. 

Putrajaya forms RCI on forex scandal, decades later

Putrajaya forms RCI on forex scandal, decades later

UPDATED 8.34PM | 'Losses larger than reported, cover-up found'.

DRB-Hicom to finalise Geely deal as shares suspended

DRB-Hicom to finalise Geely deal as shares suspended

The announcement was made to Bursa Malaysia today. 

Gopal: Fed Court ruling on Transmile case a cause for concern

Gopal: Fed Court ruling on Transmile case a cause for concern

The March 16 ruling has far reaching implications on individual rights.

Petrol prices see fourth consecutive decline, lowest since March

Petrol prices see fourth consecutive decline, lowest since March

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM1.91 and RM2.17 per litre, respectively, while diesel remains unchanged at RM1.88 a litre. 

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns under investor pressure

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns under investor pressure

This following a lengthy investigation into an allegation of brazen sexual harassment in the company. 

Man charged with molesting 10-year-old girl

Man charged with molesting 10-year-old girl

Atta-Ur Rehman, pleaded not guilty to committing the offence against his neighbour's daughter in Ampang, two weeks ago. 

DAP rep submits complaint to NRD on Jho Low's dual citizenship

DAP rep submits complaint to NRD on Jho Low's dual citizenship

Tanjung MP Ng Wei Aik hands over a letter on Jho Low to the dept's assistant director Mohd Shamsul Ariffin.

'Careless' North Klang policeman suspended

'Careless' North Klang policeman suspended

The cop's carelessness led to a rape and robbery suspect's escape from the toilet of a police headquarters, says S'gor police chief. 

S'pore PM's statement 'major slap' for Najib, claims Zam

S'pore PM's statement 'major slap' for Najib, claims Zam

Ex-minister says those who watched the video statement will ask why Najib cannot do the same.

Sarawak DAP calls for emergency state assembly sitting

Sarawak DAP calls for emergency state assembly sitting

This following the state gov't's appeal against the Kuching High Court's decision on the Pujut seat. 

Putrajaya eyes Fortune 500 companies for Bandar Malaysia project

Putrajaya eyes Fortune 500 companies for Bandar Malaysia project

Bandar M'sia chairperson Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah says he is looking for companies with 'great experience'.

Nazri says spouse-minister card for his wife is fake

Nazri says spouse-minister card for his wife is fake

"There are people out there who are trying to get at me," Mohamed Nazri was quoted as saying. 

Fed court orders gold mine to pay security deposit before appeal process

Fed court orders gold mine to pay security deposit before appeal process

Defendant's lawyer notes that plaintiff has yet to pay cost ordered by lower courts.

Why draw conclusions when probe still on, minister asks DOJ

Why draw conclusions when probe still on, minister asks DOJ

Rahman Dahlan wonders if this move is related to the upcoming general election in Malaysia.

2017-6-21

2017-6-21

Umno leader raps opposition for making Rosmah 'sacrificial lamb'

Umno leader raps opposition for making Rosmah 'sacrificial lamb'

Syed Ali points out that DOJ did not mention the prime minister's wife's name in its 1MDB suit.

Gov't may exempt tourism tax on three-star hotels and below for locals

Gov't may exempt tourism tax on three-star hotels and below for locals

UPDATED 5.04PM | We are studying this and will announce later, says Finance Ministry's Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah. 

Financial irregularities in a Chinese school

Financial irregularities in a Chinese school

Projects undertaken by a school's board of governors should not utilise parents' funds. 

Remembering Nhaveen

Remembering Nhaveen

MP SPEAKS | All of us must continue our efforts to eradicate the culture of bullying in this country.

Apart from perils of the sea, fishermen face HIV, STD challenge

Apart from perils of the sea, fishermen face HIV, STD challenge

'I usually go to sex workers from karaokes in Thailand', one deep sea fisherman tells a joint study by four NGOs. 

CM claims Seng Giaw 'incommunicado' for months when quizzed on criticism, but..

CM claims Seng Giaw 'incommunicado' for months when quizzed on criticism, but..

Malaysiakini contacts the veteran DAP lawmaker via his mobile phone on the first attempt.

Court fines restaurateur over beef and lamb DNA in mutton curry

Court fines restaurateur over beef and lamb DNA in mutton curry

Magistrate rejects the suggestion that mutton supplier responsible for the contamination.

PM: Patience in the face of adversity a noble virtue

PM: Patience in the face of adversity a noble virtue

Fasting during Ramadan allows Muslims to know how the underprivileged feels, says Najib Abdul Razak.

Court orders gov't, Shafee to reply to Anwar's suit on 'RM9.5m payment'

Court orders gov't, Shafee to reply to Anwar's suit on 'RM9.5m payment'

Justice Kamaludin Md Said orders that the affidavit in reply is submitted by July 12.

Jamal dangles 'not so pink diamond' in stunt against DOJ

Jamal dangles 'not so pink diamond' in stunt against DOJ

UPDATED 2.15PM | He claims to have the jewellery mentioned by the DOJ and plans to auction them.

May consumer prices rise 3.9pct year-on-year

May consumer prices rise 3.9pct year-on-year

Gov't data shows increase in consumer prices due to higher transport and food costs.

DAP MP: Why not protest at US embassy over DOJ filing?

DAP MP: Why not protest at US embassy over DOJ filing?

Lim Lip Eng comments on Abdul Rahman Dahlan's call to the DOJ to reveal the complainants behind the suit.

After Isa Samad, FGV CEO also reportedly to be replaced

After Isa Samad, FGV CEO also reportedly to be replaced

UPDATED 2.04PM | Azhar Abdul Hamid denies being tipped to replace Zakaria, though he is willing to help.

Prove DOJ's pink diamond claim false, Pua dares Rahman Dahlan

Prove DOJ's pink diamond claim false, Pua dares Rahman Dahlan

If he can do this, the DAP lawmaker vows to join the minister to denounce the DOJ.

Isa Samad, wife grilled for more than three hours by MACC

Isa Samad, wife grilled for more than three hours by MACC

UPDATED 5.15PM | The former FGV chair says it is 'normal' for his wife to be called when 'there are complaints'. 

Isa Samad shows damaged goods can be recycled

Isa Samad shows damaged goods can be recycled

YOURSAY | ‘The Najib solution: cover up the rot and recycle the cause of rot to another GLC.’

FGV fiasco a good lesson on why gov't must not run businesses

FGV fiasco a good lesson on why gov't must not run businesses

COMMENT | The political wrangle surrounding FGV shows the difficult environment where this Felda subsidiary has to operate. 

'Ramadan inspires all Malaysians to learn to fast'

'Ramadan inspires all Malaysians to learn to fast'

An interfaith dialogue on the meaning of fasting sees various religions emphasising spirituality over rules.

What if Muslims wanted to end Umno's rule in M’sia?​​​​​​​

What if Muslims wanted to end Umno's rule in M’sia?​​​​​​​

What is plaguing Umno is not that Muslim rule would be displaced but…

Human Rights Foundation urges Agong to free Anwar

Human Rights Foundation urges Agong to free Anwar

The New York-based NGO claims there was "undeniable political meddling" in Anwar's Sodomy II court case.

Suspected 'terrorist' bomber killed in Brussels train station

Suspected 'terrorist' bomber killed in Brussels train station

The unidentified man was shot after a small explosion, no one hurt in busy Central Station.

Student: UM urged me to withdraw sexual assault complaint

Student: UM urged me to withdraw sexual assault complaint

UM's International Student Centre (ISC) denies telling the foreign student to retract the police report.

Cabinet did not approve GST on 60 new food items, insists Johari

Cabinet did not approve GST on 60 new food items, insists Johari

In explaining the about-turn, he says any new items to be taxed must first be approved by cabinet.

'Don’t expect AG to reopen 1MDB case'

'Don’t expect AG to reopen 1MDB case'

YOURSAY | ‘If we failed to do our work, we should not blame others for doing our work.’

Minister decries DOJ implicating Rosmah; 'PKR distrusts Dr M'

Minister decries DOJ implicating Rosmah; 'PKR distrusts Dr M'

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

DOJ: We're in the business of facts, not insinuations

DOJ: We're in the business of facts, not insinuations

Establishing facts is necessary to bring case to trial, says DOJ.