Archive - 6 July 2017

FAM says be realistic after fall in football rankings

FAM says be realistic after fall in football rankings

The ranking decline comes four months after Johor crown prince took the helm of FAM.

Company in K'tan carbon trade issue warns of legal action

Company in K'tan carbon trade issue warns of legal action

Climate Protector CEO says his company may also take legal action against those who published Husam's statement.

PM Lee shares sibling's wish not to publicly continue feud

PM Lee shares sibling's wish not to publicly continue feud

Tha's exactly what I have been trying to do, says Lee in a statement issued in the city-state today.

Senior citizen killed defending wife from snatch thieves

Senior citizen killed defending wife from snatch thieves

Victim's wife also suffers injuries to her left arm as she was hit with the weapon used by the suspects.

China welcomes M'sia as country of honour at trade expo

China welcomes M'sia as country of honour at trade expo

I hope we could strengthen ties with M'sia and achieve our goals, says provincial vice governor, Song Liang.  

Draconian provisions in Immigration Act must be repealed

Draconian provisions in Immigration Act must be repealed

'The Immigration Act is similar to other draconian laws like the Poca and Pota'.

Zeti: No more interviews with media, I have learned my lesson

Zeti: No more interviews with media, I have learned my lesson

However, the former banker refuses to give a reason for declining to give future media interviews.   

Gearing up for the SEA Games

Gearing up for the SEA Games

A worker puts the finishing touches at National Stadium in Bukit Jalil ahead of the SEA Games.

DCM II: Number of stateless people in Penang not going down

DCM II: Number of stateless people in Penang not going down

P Ramasamy says it is frustrating that Putrajaya does not show the political will to resolve the problem.

Bersatu happy with Dr M-Nurul meeting, Azmin frowns on one-on-one talk

Bersatu happy with Dr M-Nurul meeting, Azmin frowns on one-on-one talk

Bersatu says Nurul-Dr M meeting paves way for resolution but PKR No 2 says all talks must be at Harapan level.

2017-07-06

2017-07-06

Court of Appeal: No rights are absolute, including right to travel abroad

Court of Appeal: No rights are absolute, including right to travel abroad

Travelling abroad is a privilege which can be revoked under certain circumstances, says Justice Idrus Harun.

Jokowi's son summoned in blasphemy probe

Jokowi's son summoned in blasphemy probe

This is over a video where he made reference to recent sectarian tension in the country.

I've nothing to hide, Hisham says on PM 'gave intel chief millions' claim

I've nothing to hide, Hisham says on PM 'gave intel chief millions' claim

Defence minister points out that the military has ‘never been political’.

Report: Mahathir has no objection to Anwar as PM

Report: Mahathir has no objection to Anwar as PM

Dr M says his former deputy had been treated unfairly and a case can be made for a full pardon.

Nazri: Guests in luxury hotels will be taxed as 'they can afford it'

Nazri: Guests in luxury hotels will be taxed as 'they can afford it'

UPDATED 7PM | 'Malaysians who stay in five-star (hotels), they can bloody well afford it. So make your contributions.'

Survey: E-hailing drivers are making less than before

Survey: E-hailing drivers are making less than before

It shows that driving for Uber and Grab may not be as lucrative as people think.

Malaysia's bauxite exports rise despite mining ban

Malaysia's bauxite exports rise despite mining ban

The situation has raised public anger over the illegal mining.

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Philippines

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Philippines

No immediate reports of damage or injury from the quake, says US Geological Survey.

Mahathir's comeback renews Malaysia’s opposition in looming polls

Mahathir's comeback renews Malaysia’s opposition in looming polls

Umno sources say an internal poll in April showed Najib 'losing seats', in the wake of scandals plaguing his administration. 

PKR sec-gen says Pakatan Rakyat no longer exists in S'gor

PKR sec-gen says Pakatan Rakyat no longer exists in S'gor

There is no other coalition except Pakatan Harapan, says Saifuddin Nasution. 

Doha defiant as Saudi-led bloc warns of 'new measures'

Doha defiant as Saudi-led bloc warns of 'new measures'

This after Doha refused to meet the nations' 13-point list of demands, which expired yesterday. 

PTPTN borrowers: Few earn RM4,000 and above

PTPTN borrowers: Few earn RM4,000 and above

They propose a time threshold in response to Pakatan Harapan Youth’s latest PTPTN proposal.

S'gor MB ticks off Wong Chen over allocation freeze outcry

S'gor MB ticks off Wong Chen over allocation freeze outcry

Azmin says all MPs should be audited regardless of political affiliation.

Subra: 23 doctors have to sit for BM paper until they pass

Subra: 23 doctors have to sit for BM paper until they pass

'If they fail (this November), they will keep on taking (BM paper) until they pass.'

IGP: Police hunting down more secret gang members

IGP: Police hunting down more secret gang members

Khalid says the operation was not targeted at those from any particular race but all who were involved in gangsterism. 

Why countries choose to resolve disputes before international courts

Why countries choose to resolve disputes before international courts

COMMENT | The use of international courts in the Pulau Batu Puteh dispute should not be seen as a hostile move. 

Zaid: CJ's tenure extension may still happen if it's 'convenient' to some

Zaid: CJ's tenure extension may still happen if it's 'convenient' to some

Former law minister says the extension makes it seem like there are no other capable judges to be appointed chief justice.  

Ismail Sabri sues Sabah daily for RM10mil over turtle eggs controversy

Ismail Sabri sues Sabah daily for RM10mil over turtle eggs controversy

Minister files suit after the reports were published last year.

Syed Saddiq: Isma head can't dictate what women wear

Syed Saddiq: Isma head can't dictate what women wear

Men who objectify women are the problem, not women's clothing, says Bersatu Youth chief. 

Surrender or face fine and jail, foreign workers told

Surrender or face fine and jail, foreign workers told

Immigration DG says over 2,000 foreign workers and 44 employers have been arrested since the E-card deadline on June 30. 

Court of Appeal’s written grounds in Penang CM's suit not out yet

Court of Appeal’s written grounds in Penang CM's suit not out yet

So, Sept 4 is fixed for case management for Federal Court appeal on the suit against three parties.

Overloaded lorries blamed for damage to Gua Musang-Kuala Berang road

Overloaded lorries blamed for damage to Gua Musang-Kuala Berang road

Trucks laden with iron ores using the stretch on the way to Kuantan Port

Professor laments 1MDB haj fast-track for younger pilgrims

Professor laments 1MDB haj fast-track for younger pilgrims

Ahmad Atory Hussain claims according to Tabung Haji name list, his turn will come only when he is 110 years old.

Umno man: Embarrassing for DOJ to rely on bad sources

Umno man: Embarrassing for DOJ to rely on bad sources

Ab Aziz Kaprawi points out that DOJ made no attempt to contact 1MDB or the Malaysian authorities.

MACC nabs 'honest' cops for 'seeking bribe'

MACC nabs 'honest' cops for 'seeking bribe'

For the two cops, it is a classic case of 'from hero to zero' after the MACC steps in.

MyKad scam victims told to file complaints with NRD

MyKad scam victims told to file complaints with NRD

The holders who said their addresses were changed can lodge this at any NRD office near their homes.

Azmin: I'm keen on Pekan, not Ampang

Azmin: I'm keen on Pekan, not Ampang

Mohamed Azmin Ali brushes aside rumours of him shifting from Gombak to Ampang.

Rafizi pokes holes in Rahman Dahlan's 1MDB defence, challenges debate

Rafizi pokes holes in Rahman Dahlan's 1MDB defence, challenges debate

This is in response to the minister who accused Rafizi of economic sabotage over Edra IPO boycott call.

'An invisible jail' - stateless children in Malaysia

'An invisible jail' - stateless children in Malaysia

FEATURE | An examination of how children become stateless in M'sia, and its related legal issues. 

S'pore PM's siblings say ready to settle dispute privately, or in court

S'pore PM's siblings say ready to settle dispute privately, or in court

"Were our father alive today, he would be furious about this situation,' they say in their latest statement. 

Cut the opera act, PM's aide tells Kit Siang

Cut the opera act, PM's aide tells Kit Siang

Adding the 'retirement' angle to his act won't make the show any fresher, says Tengku Sariffuddin.

Ringgit strengthens in early trade

Ringgit strengthens in early trade

Geopolitical tensions stemming from N Korea’s missile launch has encouraged investors to adopt a more cautious stance, says an analyst.

Police reshuffle in preparation for GE14, says top cop

Police reshuffle in preparation for GE14, says top cop

UPDATED 12.38PM: The IGP stresses that the changes are part of the police force's normal practice.

'For Hadi, accepting Saudi money not foreign intervention'

'For Hadi, accepting Saudi money not foreign intervention'

Lim Kit Siang 'congratulates' PM for getting the PAS president to be the 'chief defender' of the 1MDB scandal. 

'Nazri promised incentives to cushion tourism tax effects'

'Nazri promised incentives to cushion tourism tax effects'

UPDATED 12.28PM | The minister purportedly made this promise to tourism associations.

IGP slams S'wak Report again for 'cooking up' story

IGP slams S'wak Report again for 'cooking up' story

UPDATED 12.08PM | It was to create suspicion among the community against the police, says Khalid. 

Tanjung Karang hospital evacuated after fan catches fire

Tanjung Karang hospital evacuated after fan catches fire

UPDATED 11.30AM | Hospital staff acted immediately to put out the fire, says fire and rescue station chief.

'Resolve foreign worker issues, do not harass businesses'

'Resolve foreign worker issues, do not harass businesses'

Likas rep Junz Wong rues the lack of a standardised permit for foreign workers in Sabah, suggests one be implemented.

EPF relaxes Acc 2 withdrawal terms for education loan

EPF relaxes Acc 2 withdrawal terms for education loan

From July 21, EPF contributors can use savings from their Account 2 to settle education loans, irrespective of their loan agreement dates.

Malaysia, Singapore top in cybersecurity, says UN survey

Malaysia, Singapore top in cybersecurity, says UN survey

Malaysia is behind Singapore and United States in the Global Cybersecurity Index.

Tuan Ibrahim rebuts Puad's attacks, but omits Hadi card

Tuan Ibrahim rebuts Puad's attacks, but omits Hadi card

If the Jasa chief is convinced there is no wrongdoing in 1MDB, the gov't must declassify the auditor-general's report on it, says PAS no 2. 

What has Harapan got to lose in having a rally?

What has Harapan got to lose in having a rally?

YOURSAY | ‘We must rally all the way to GE14, each bigger than the preceding one.’

Malaysia's touted FDI from China may not deliver as expected

Malaysia's touted FDI from China may not deliver as expected

Overall, FDI from China may overstate the impact on gross domestic product, says economist Kit Wei Zheng.

PM's alleged payment to intelligence chief; K'tan gov't in cryptocurrency controversy

PM's alleged payment to intelligence chief; K'tan gov't in cryptocurrency controversy

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.

One nagging question for Rahman Dahlan and Salleh

One nagging question for Rahman Dahlan and Salleh

COMMENT | If the Saudi prince had remitted the money, he would have supporting documents.

So Jho Low trying to redeem himself by donating to charities?

So Jho Low trying to redeem himself by donating to charities?

YOURSAY | ‘He’s not the first or the last to buy his way into the cream of society.’