Archive - 22 June 2017

Fadilah ticks off Zenith for using ministry's name to justify 'overpayment'

Fadilah ticks off Zenith for using ministry's name to justify 'overpayment'

The minister takes Zenith chairperson Zarul Ahmad Zulkifly to task.     

Raya delicacy

Raya delicacy

Lemang, a Malay traditional delicacy, waiting to be cooked at a store at Kampung Melayu Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.

US could have taken a cue from KL's spat with Pyongyang, says dialogue participant

US could have taken a cue from KL's spat with Pyongyang, says dialogue participant

The question being asked, could M'sia's experience with N Korea help ease Washington's spat with regime over Otto Warmbier? 

 

 

After tiff with Nazri, S'wak minister says state will accept tourism tax

After tiff with Nazri, S'wak minister says state will accept tourism tax

However, Abdul Karim says Sarawak wants a share of the tax to be channelled to the state.

Another bank punished over 1MDB scandal, fined RM43m

Another bank punished over 1MDB scandal, fined RM43m

Luxembourg slaps a hefty fine on Edmond de Rothschild, a famous family-owned bank.

As leaders turn rogue, Bersatu Youth sees silver lining

As leaders turn rogue, Bersatu Youth sees silver lining

Bersatu Youth wants to 'cleanse' party of people who receive inducements to turn rogue.

Ku Nan says he whacked Sivarasa for 'destroying harmony'

Ku Nan says he whacked Sivarasa for 'destroying harmony'

The PKR lawmaker is suing the minister for accusing him of talking politics in a mosque last month.

Ahli perniagaan didakwa masuk jari dalam faraj

Ahli perniagaan didakwa masuk jari dalam faraj

dikemaskini Yap Jin Keang, 37, dituduh melakukannya dalam kereta dekat Menara Felda.

'UM sexual harassment policy not followed'

'UM sexual harassment policy not followed'

The handling of two recent cases show the lack of awareness about this policy, the UM Academic Staff Association says.

Zenith rubbishes Rahman Dahlan's 'overpaid by 400pct' claim

Zenith rubbishes Rahman Dahlan's 'overpaid by 400pct' claim

Consortium Zenith Construction boss breaks down the numbers for Abdul Rahman Dahlan yet again.

Is Najib attempting to do a Mahathir with forex RCI, asks PAS

Is Najib attempting to do a Mahathir with forex RCI, asks PAS

'Is it to show that since Mahathir remained as PM until 2003 despite the scandal, Najib should also remain in power?'

Businessman charged with 'inserting finger into vagina'

Businessman charged with 'inserting finger into vagina'

Yap Jin Keang pleads not guilty to a charge of committing sexual connection in a car park near KLCC.

German teen suspected of shooting toy gun at Thai king

German teen suspected of shooting toy gun at Thai king

The 14-year-old is being investigated for attempted grievous bodily harm on King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Socso pays RM2,000 benefit to Nhaveen's family

Socso pays RM2,000 benefit to Nhaveen's family

The Social Security Organisation would also give a monthly pension of RM672 per month to the family. 

IS blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate'

IS blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate'

Iraqi PM says the act shows the acknowledgment of defeat by the militant group.

UK government confident of deal with N. Ireland's DUP

UK government confident of deal with N. Ireland's DUP

British PM Theresa May has been seeking a deal with the DUP since she failed to win a parliamentary majority in a June 8 election.

Court throws out Jamal's suit against Selangor government

Court throws out Jamal's suit against Selangor government

This is over the sealing and demolition of his hotel Sekin Fisherman Village Hotel and Resort.

Zenith boss won't sue Rahman Dahlan as he is Umno member

Zenith boss won't sue Rahman Dahlan as he is Umno member

UPDATED 6PM | Zarul Ahmad says this after the Umno minister launched several attacks against the firm.

Philippines says Islamist fighters trapped in corner of besieged town

Philippines says Islamist fighters trapped in corner of besieged town

The country has launched joint patrols with Malaysia and Indonesia to stop the militants from fleeing to the latter two countries. 

Ahmad Maslan revives #2kerja after TNB's Raya ad

Ahmad Maslan revives #2kerja after TNB's Raya ad

Deputy minister notes how he came under fire for suggesting that Malaysians take up more than one job.

Former UM VC: Advice to retract sexual assault report 'strange'

Former UM VC: Advice to retract sexual assault report 'strange'

Foreign exchange student claims UM advised him to withdraw police report, but the university denies this.

Indian voters in Kapar vow to teach 'absent' PKR MP a lesson in GE14

Indian voters in Kapar vow to teach 'absent' PKR MP a lesson in GE14

Manivannan, however, dismisses the report by a Tamil daily, calling it 'politically motivated'.

China's Dalian Wanda Group denies 'rumors' of bond sales

China's Dalian Wanda Group denies 'rumors' of bond sales

They denied as "malicious speculation" that Chinese banks had ordered the sale of its bonds.

Court reserves judgment in gold mine's appeal against Mkini

Court reserves judgment in gold mine's appeal against Mkini

UPDATED 3.12PM | This comes after Court of Appeal heard submissions from lawyers on the defence of reportage.

Wan Azizah: We must win first before talking about PM candidate

Wan Azizah: We must win first before talking about PM candidate

UPDATED 3.17PM | The coalition must first focus on winning GE14 before deciding who will be PM, the PKR president says.

Rosmah launches 'Permata room' for child witnesses in sexual crime cases

Rosmah launches 'Permata room' for child witnesses in sexual crime cases

Child witnesses will be placed in the room instead of the courtroom while testifying in sexual crimes cases against children.

Dr M doesn't rule out 'emergency declaration' if BN loses polls

Dr M doesn't rule out 'emergency declaration' if BN loses polls

UPDATED 2.41PM | Bersatu chairperson's GE14 crystal ball shows a bleak picture if BN is defeated by a small margin.

Wan Azizah: Form RCI on 1MDB to prove forex RCI not political

Wan Azizah: Form RCI on 1MDB to prove forex RCI not political

UPDATED 2.40PM | This will also show that the forex RCI is not a diversion tactic, says opposition leader.

NRD to look into Jho Low's 'dual citizenship'

NRD to look into Jho Low's 'dual citizenship'

UPDATED 3.22PM | Dept DG Yazid Ramli says they will liaise with the Immigration Dept on the matter. 

M'sian pilot jailed 13 years for rape in Perth

M'sian pilot jailed 13 years for rape in Perth

Alfred Gerard Eravelly broke into a woman's home and raped her at knifepoint in 1996. 

Dr M: Bersatu Youth members offered up to RM50k to ditch party

Dr M: Bersatu Youth members offered up to RM50k to ditch party

UPDATED 2PM | He claims they are also being made to sign documents requiring them to vote for BN.

Gov't looking to expand special court for child sex crimes

Gov't looking to expand special court for child sex crimes

UPDATED 2.46PM | Azalina Othman says the gov't may first set up courts in Selangor, Johor, and Penang.

No one going to pat cabinet's back over forex scandal RCI, says Kit Siang

No one going to pat cabinet's back over forex scandal RCI, says Kit Siang

Lim Kit Siang finally gets his wish - a RCI on the forex scandal - but he is still not happy because cabinet still won't probe 1MDB properly.

MCA: BN will recapture Segambut by finding 'solutions'

MCA: BN will recapture Segambut by finding 'solutions'

MCA Segambut says it will work with DBKL, Alam Flora to resolve problems as its plan.

Geely's SUV will move Proton to top gear

Geely's SUV will move Proton to top gear

Proton's version of Geely's Boyue SUV should reach the market by late 2018.

Judge recuses himself from church's 'Allah' case

Judge recuses himself from church's 'Allah' case

UPDATED 2.11PM | Justice Kamaludin Said once served as senior federal counsel on a similar case involving 'The Herald'.

Paramount to maintain central bank's integrity, BNM says of RCI

Paramount to maintain central bank's integrity, BNM says of RCI

Bank Negara says it will cooperate with the RCI on the 1980s forex scandal involving the central bank.

Sympathy for petrol dealers, none for consumers - PKR rep

Sympathy for petrol dealers, none for consumers - PKR rep

PKR's Terengganu rep flays the gov't's impending new formula for only helping suppliers.

Return to Umno to 'unite the Malays', Nalla urges Anwar

Return to Umno to 'unite the Malays', Nalla urges Anwar

Anwar's former tennis partner says he's willing to be the mediator to bring the jailed leader back into the party.

End the game of musical chairs, Isa Samad told over Spad post

End the game of musical chairs, Isa Samad told over Spad post

Kit Siang says Isa can then start an era where only the best candidates will be appointed as heads of GLCs.

Pua: Why disparage DOJ suit when can't deny facts?

Pua: Why disparage DOJ suit when can't deny facts?

MP SPEAKS | DAP MP challenges minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan to deny allegations in DOJ suit with facts, and stop making a fool of himself. 

PKR MP claims Budget consultation sessions a sham

PKR MP claims Budget consultation sessions a sham

'Allocations for mega projects keep increasing while cuts continue for sectors like education'.

Bishop urges NGO to study apostasy, not call for ban

Bishop urges NGO to study apostasy, not call for ban

Paul Tan tells Centhra banning evangelism won't solve why Muslims may want to convert as claimed.

Lawyer challenges police and MACC to reopen files on 1MDB

Lawyer challenges police and MACC to reopen files on 1MDB

Haniff Khatri also urges AG Apandi Ali to liaise with his American counterpart to gather evidence to help the two agencies. 

PKR's fears of Bersatu case of deja vu

PKR's fears of Bersatu case of deja vu

PKR's distrust of Dr M, Bersatu echoes past doubts when Anwar first left Umno.

Forex RCI formed; Rahman vs DOJ; court wants reply on 'Shafee's RM9.5m'

Forex RCI formed; Rahman vs DOJ; court wants reply on 'Shafee's RM9.5m'

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

Diamonds for some, taxes for hoi polloi

Diamonds for some, taxes for hoi polloi

YOURSAY | ‘Is GST meant to force the people to pay for the massive 1MDB losses?’

‘Don’t vote for rubbish if you don’t want to clog the longkang’

‘Don’t vote for rubbish if you don’t want to clog the longkang’

YOURSAY | ‘Rosmah, why make so much effort to monitor, and silence, the critics?’

Not an attempt to topple Malaysian gov't, says US embassy

Not an attempt to topple Malaysian gov't, says US embassy

Embassy spokesperson says DOJ suits are to protect US markets and financial system from money launderers.