Archive - 22 September 2017

PM: Opposition's anti-China stance hurts local Chinese interests

PM: Opposition's anti-China stance hurts local Chinese interests

From durians to birdnest, PM says forging ties with China benefits Malaysian Chinese business community.

Investigation results vindicates tahfiz school, says principal

Investigation results vindicates tahfiz school, says principal

School principal says investigation results helps restore school's reputation. 

Peoples Tribunal finds Myanmar guilty of genocide

Peoples Tribunal finds Myanmar guilty of genocide

The Permanent Peoples Tribunal's finds Myanmar guilty of genocide against Kachin and Muslim people. 

Letupan bom di selatan Thai, 4 anggota tentera maut

Letupan bom di selatan Thai, 4 anggota tentera maut

Insiden keganasan itu tidak akan jejas proses damai, kata menteri pertahanan Thailand.

Uber stripped of London licence

Uber stripped of London licence

Regulators say this is to protect the safety of consumers. 

PBS Youth chief quits party, unhappy with party leaders

PBS Youth chief quits party, unhappy with party leaders

There is speculation that he will join an opposition party. 

No entry for foreign 'gay party' revellers, says immigration chief

No entry for foreign 'gay party' revellers, says immigration chief

Mustafar adds the department will ban those who try to bring unhealthy activities or cause civil unrest in M'sia.

Anwar 'shaken up' in accident while en route to prison

Anwar 'shaken up' in accident while en route to prison

While he doesn't appear to have any serious injuries, doctors have prescribed the PKR leader painkillers.

Remand on 7 youths in Keramat tahfiz fire extended

Remand on 7 youths in Keramat tahfiz fire extended

They are being probed under the Penal Code for murder and causing mischief by fire.

Harapan promises East M'sian DPM, more revenue and autonomy

Harapan promises East M'sian DPM, more revenue and autonomy

UPDATED 7.50PM | Harapan promises a deputy PM from either Sabah or Sarawak should it come to power.

Vida wants to adopt tahfiz school victims, take them to umrah

Vida wants to adopt tahfiz school victims, take them to umrah

The millionaire, who lost her own children to a fire years ago, also wants to take the 18 survivors for a holiday.
 

Puteri MIC launches Dr S Subra Club

Puteri MIC launches Dr S Subra Club

The club, named after the party president, aims to empower, uplift the Indian community. 

Najib: Fire dept to inspect safety standard at all tahfiz schools

Najib: Fire dept to inspect safety standard at all tahfiz schools

The PM says the incident at the religious school was most saddening and continued to haunt him.

Look in the mirror before accusing Selangor gov't, Noh told

Look in the mirror before accusing Selangor gov't, Noh told

Azmin's political sec says Noh should explain the various issues which cropped up during his time as minister.

MCA should aim its venom at DBKL, not DAP - S'gor rep

MCA should aim its venom at DBKL, not DAP - S'gor rep

Bukit Gasing's Rajiv Rishyakaran says MCA is covering up its 'impotence' by shifting blame to DAP.

No coup attempt in 2008, says Tian Chua

No coup attempt in 2008, says Tian Chua

The Sept 16 anticipated defections were in fact of BN lawmakers unhappy with Pak Lah, says PKR veep. 

Felda folk told not to fall for 'dedak' now, only to suffer later

Felda folk told not to fall for 'dedak' now, only to suffer later

UPDATED 2.10PM | Anak urges settlers to use GE14 to right the wrongs done to Felda, such as the listing of FGV.

My staff are innocent, says Sivarasa as MACC granted 4-day remand

My staff are innocent, says Sivarasa as MACC granted 4-day remand

UPDATED 12.55PM | The Subang MP also points out that he is not the object of the investigations.

N Korean leader vows to make 'deranged' Trump pay for UN speech

N Korean leader vows to make 'deranged' Trump pay for UN speech

The North's foreign minister says it might consider a hydrogen bomb test on the Pacific Ocean. 

Dr M to make maiden voyage to Sarawak as Harapan chair

Dr M to make maiden voyage to Sarawak as Harapan chair

The former PM will speak on the coalition's manifesto for the state, in Kuching, this Sunday. 

Fewer good men left after Nor Mohamed resigns

Fewer good men left after Nor Mohamed resigns

COMMENT | The former Bank Negara advisor has bravely accepted responsibility for the 1990s forex losses.

UN wants world benchmarks in M’sia’s human rights plan clarified

UN wants world benchmarks in M’sia’s human rights plan clarified

Karima Bennoune in her report lauds Malaysia's bid to draft a human rights plan.

Would Malays contribute to building non-Muslim houses of worship?

Would Malays contribute to building non-Muslim houses of worship?

COMMENT | It is known that different ethnic communities contributed towards building the National Mosque.

Put in place UN recommendations on Orang Asli now, gov't told

Put in place UN recommendations on Orang Asli now, gov't told

UN rep Karima Bennoune also raises concerns about the pressure on Orang Asli to 'become Malays'.

Liberian death row inmate bites off warden's earlobe

Liberian death row inmate bites off warden's earlobe

The 46-year-old suspect pinned down the victim and pulled a 'Mike Tyson' when he was being transferred to another cell. 

How can a beer fest be a security threat?

How can a beer fest be a security threat?

All this appears to be an afterthought and a shameful charade.

Harmony doesn't mean silence on 'sensitive' issues, says UN rep

Harmony doesn't mean silence on 'sensitive' issues, says UN rep

Karima Bennoune in her UN report says efforts to build unity on a foundation of diversity is vital.

Consumer group lauds cheaper Hep C meds

Consumer group lauds cheaper Hep C meds

CAP applauds the Health Ministry for affordable versions of Hepatitis C drugs.

Dr M claims 'unaware' of Bush meet costs; Militant threat named as beer fest buster

Dr M claims 'unaware' of Bush meet costs; Militant threat named as beer fest buster

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

PM’s message of disunity on Malaysia Day

PM’s message of disunity on Malaysia Day

YOURSAY | ‘When all fails, he resorts to threats. Is this a hallmark of a good leader?’