Archive - 9 August 2017

Indira may have suffered but so have Muslim converts, says PAS

Indira may have suffered but so have Muslim converts, says PAS

PAS also proposes a tribunal to mediate disputes between Muslim and non-Muslim spouses.

'You tell her if she's Muslim or Hindu!' MP's impassioned plea

'You tell her if she's Muslim or Hindu!' MP's impassioned plea

UPDATED 10.57PM | PARLIAMENT | DAP's Kulasegaran refers to Indira Gandhi's 19-year-old daughter, who was unilaterally converted, as she sat in the public gallery.

FIC issue: MACC to call in key person next week

FIC issue: MACC to call in key person next week

Felda chairperson Shahrir Samad says MACC's probe will help 'cleanse' Felda and improve its governance. 

Chinese language banners at ECRL launch infuriates Perkasa

Chinese language banners at ECRL launch infuriates Perkasa

The Malay rights group accuses the government of pawning the country's dignity.

Border Security Agency bill passed, Zahid assures no additional costs

Border Security Agency bill passed, Zahid assures no additional costs

PARLIAMENT | Officers for the agency will be sourced from the police, customs, immigration dept while existing equipment will be used. 

Former DAP secretary-general dies at 61

Former DAP secretary-general dies at 61

UPDATED 8.45PM | Kerk Kim Kock succumbed to bleeding in his brain following a surgery for Deep Vein Thrombosis, says his son. 

Indira Gandhi devastated and heartbroken by LRA U-turn

Indira Gandhi devastated and heartbroken by LRA U-turn

Mother in long custody battle says Putrajaya's decision has left her in the lurch.

China, M'sia break ground on RM55b Belt and Road rail project

China, M'sia break ground on RM55b Belt and Road rail project

The planned 688km rail connects the South China Sea with strategic shipping routes of the Straits of Malacca in the west.

Gerakan slams Ramasamy over 'JKKK posts only for DAP' remark

Gerakan slams Ramasamy over 'JKKK posts only for DAP' remark

'Does this mean in the future, villagers who are not DAP members cannot ask help from JKKK?' asks Oh Tong Keong.

Man allegedly raped daughter three times a day, for two years

Man allegedly raped daughter three times a day, for two years

UPDATED 8.01PM | The prosecution says the father sodomised his daughter without fail.

Wong Chen 'vindicated' after reinstatement of allocation by S'gor gov't

Wong Chen 'vindicated' after reinstatement of allocation by S'gor gov't

He will revive welfare aid disbursement to his constituents next week, says Kelana Jaya MP. 

Kit Siang coy on whether he will defend Gelang Patah seat

Kit Siang coy on whether he will defend Gelang Patah seat

The veteran opposition lawmaker also claims he doesn't know who is Rihanna.

Fuel prices go up, again

Fuel prices go up, again

RON95 will go up by five sen to RM2.12 per litre, RON97 by seven sen to RM2.39, and diesel up one sen to RM2.06.

Litany of charges in incest, sodomy case takes hours to be framed, registered

Litany of charges in incest, sodomy case takes hours to be framed, registered

UPDATED 7.35PM | Father of the victim faces 631 charges.  

Give 1MDB a chance to do damage control, says PAS leader

Give 1MDB a chance to do damage control, says PAS leader

PAS info chief says the company's 'rationalisation' plan should be allowed to proceed without political interference. 

Dr M seeks court order to recuse two RCI members

Dr M seeks court order to recuse two RCI members

A separate application also seeks a court order to force Putrajaya to sack the CJ.

OSA conviction: Rafizi's lawyer claims judge took 'wrong approach'

OSA conviction: Rafizi's lawyer claims judge took 'wrong approach'

Gobind Singh points to the inconsistency in the meaning of page 98 of the 1MDB audit report.

IRB 'raids' Dr M's son's company, says source

IRB 'raids' Dr M's son's company, says source

According to the source, one of Mokhzani Mahathir's companies was 'raided' yesterday.

Bullying rears its ugly head again, 20 seniors beat up two students

Bullying rears its ugly head again, 20 seniors beat up two students

Victims suffer injuries on their backs and feet.

Our nauseating elites

Our nauseating elites

COMMENT | They talk about high-minded principles, but they always succumb to whatever is politically convenient.

PKR to summon K'tan chief on delay in resigning from state gov't

PKR to summon K'tan chief on delay in resigning from state gov't

A source tells Malaysiakini that the K'tan PKR chief will meet the party political bureau next Tuesday on the matter. 

PKR MP wants Johari to explain 'support letter' for Bangladeshi firm

PKR MP wants Johari to explain 'support letter' for Bangladeshi firm

Minister says he does not know the businessman personally.

Harapan pledges to defend KTMB, offers fairer deal for railway workers

Harapan pledges to defend KTMB, offers fairer deal for railway workers

Muhyiddin says current measures by the government ineffective to sustain KTMB’s future operations.

Federal Court orders Home Ministry to pay damages to The Edge

Federal Court orders Home Ministry to pay damages to The Edge

Apex court dismisses the ministry's appeal over the suspension order it issued in 2015. 

MPs demand answers on 'exploitation of migrant workers'

MPs demand answers on 'exploitation of migrant workers'

DPM Zahid must answer key questions arising from the Al-Jazeera documentary on this, says Steven Sim.

Suhakam to probe disappearance of Pastor Koh and others

Suhakam to probe disappearance of Pastor Koh and others

The public inquiry will consider whether these are cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances.

One way or another, public will pay 1MDB's debt, says Rafizi

One way or another, public will pay 1MDB's debt, says Rafizi

UPDATED 6.51PM | 1MDB is now a shell company while MOF Inc assumes its debts and assets, says PKR VP.

ROS finally sends its reply to DAP on CEC re-election

ROS finally sends its reply to DAP on CEC re-election

‘We are completing our responses and will write to ROS today,’ says DAP legal bureau chief Gobind Singh Deo.

'Despite 1MDB scandal, investors still flocking to M'sia'

'Despite 1MDB scandal, investors still flocking to M'sia'

InvestKL CEO says the fundamentals remain very strong in terms of numbers, GDP and growth.

“Parent” in Federal Constitution wrongly translated

“Parent” in Federal Constitution wrongly translated

Correcting the Malay translation of  “parent” in Article 12(4) would resolve the problem of unilateral conversions.

Nothing to Hide: Besides PM, 'street dogs' cannot debate with 'top dog'

Nothing to Hide: Besides PM, 'street dogs' cannot debate with 'top dog'

Come one, come all. But no one gets to take on Dr M but Najib Razak himself, says Nothing to Hide 2.0 organiser.

PAS met Arul Kanda after House queries rejected, says sec-gen

PAS met Arul Kanda after House queries rejected, says sec-gen

PARLIAMENT | The 1MDB president was approached after PAS' parliamentary questions were rejected, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

Apex court: Statements can be recorded from clients' lawyers

Apex court: Statements can be recorded from clients' lawyers

Judge says in the process of criminal investigation, one cannot apply for judicial review.

Gov't to bulldoze POCA, marriage law amendments

Gov't to bulldoze POCA, marriage law amendments

PARLIAMENT | Dewan Rakyat will not rest until both the bills are passed today.

PKR leaders ordered to enter defence over Kita Lawan rally

PKR leaders ordered to enter defence over Kita Lawan rally

UPDATED 1.15PM | TThe prosecution has successfully proven a prima facie case against them, magistrate rules.

Australia looks set to lock up Sirul indefinitely

Australia looks set to lock up Sirul indefinitely

A report claims Sirul Azhar Umar's application for a protection visa has been unsuccessful. 

'No challenge, no attack,' Penang Umno Youth tells Zunar

'No challenge, no attack,' Penang Umno Youth tells Zunar

'We only attacked the cartoonist for refusing to remove artworks lampooning Najib,' says the wing’s chief.

Utusan columnist: Children's wealth - Dr M, Harapan must prove themselves

Utusan columnist: Children's wealth - Dr M, Harapan must prove themselves

Columnist says opposition figures should support calls for MACC to probe Dr M's children. 

Opposition submits motion to debate CJ's controversial extension

Opposition submits motion to debate CJ's controversial extension

Wan Azizah writes to Pandikar a letter with the signature of 60 opposition MPs in support of the motion.

How can a child who married her rapist be 'doing fine'?

How can a child who married her rapist be 'doing fine'?

Minister's recent statement on the girl's wellbeing makes me angry.

Objection to unemployment insurance sen wise, ringgit foolish

Objection to unemployment insurance sen wise, ringgit foolish

MTUC regrets employers dead set against  Employment Insurance Scheme. 

Muslim atheists? O ye, of little faith

Muslim atheists? O ye, of little faith

Seriously, an atheist plague? Let’s not kid ourselves.

Al Gore says 'ethical reasons' could end Trump presidency early

Al Gore says 'ethical reasons' could end Trump presidency early

He draws laughter from a packed movie theatre showing his latest film on climate change.

N Korea planning strike on Guam after Trump warns of 'fire and fury'

N Korea planning strike on Guam after Trump warns of 'fire and fury'

Pyongyang says it is considering plans for a missile strike on the US territory of Guam.

Report civil servants living in luxury, MACC tells the people

Report civil servants living in luxury, MACC tells the people

Those living a life of luxury are most likely involved in the abuse of power and corruption, says its deputy chief.

Seven-year-old latest victim of rabies in S’wak

Seven-year-old latest victim of rabies in S’wak

The boy from Samarahan was bitten by a dog on July 17.

When PAS permits what is impermissible

When PAS permits what is impermissible

COMMENT | Since when can allegedly stolen money be used to serve religious ends?

BN's complete betrayal of non-Muslims!

BN's complete betrayal of non-Muslims!

COMMENT | Support for withdrawal of Law Reform Bill amendments a complete betrayal by non-Muslim BN parties.

1MDB wasting public funds by accruing interest on late payment

1MDB wasting public funds by accruing interest on late payment

YOURSAY | ‘The constant delays in repaying IPIC reflect badly on 1MDB’s managers.’

PAS' matured politics landed party its meeting with Arul

PAS' matured politics landed party its meeting with Arul

Perhaps the 1MDB chief was prepared to meet us because of our matured political culture, says Tuan Ibrahim.

With ‘unilateral conversion’ U-turn, Act 355 may be shelved too

With ‘unilateral conversion’ U-turn, Act 355 may be shelved too

YOURSAY | ‘Najib's Umno now rules at the pleasure of PAS, and on its terms.’

1MDB gets payment extension; DAP prods MACC to probe Zahid's wealth

1MDB gets payment extension; DAP prods MACC to probe Zahid's wealth

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