Archive - 28 September 2017

China: N Korean firms in country will shut within 120 days of UN resolution

China: N Korean firms in country will shut within 120 days of UN resolution

Overseas Chinese joint ventures with North Korean entities or individuals will also be closed. 

UM elections see status quo maintained

UM elections see status quo maintained

A total of 8,966 students vote in the latest election, with a turnout of 64.95 percent.

S'gor Umno picks on Azmin's faith over 'German F&B Festival'

S'gor Umno picks on Azmin's faith over 'German F&B Festival'

Do not use politics to legitimise everything, says Selangor Umno information chief.  

Boat with 130 Rohingya refugees capsizes off Myanmar, says IOM

Boat with 130 Rohingya refugees capsizes off Myanmar, says IOM

13 bodies recovered, says IOM Bangladesh.   

What will happen when you abstain from voting?

What will happen when you abstain from voting?

Will either side fail to form the gov't? 

Turkish author detained by Jawi recounts 'bigots acting in God's name'

Turkish author detained by Jawi recounts 'bigots acting in God's name'

'They are enfeebling societies, raising hypocrites and causing people to lose their faith in or respect for Islam'.

10,000 PVR members to assist cops during GE14

10,000 PVR members to assist cops during GE14

They will be stationed at police stations to perform administrative jobs, says Bukit Aman.  

'MACC chief must ask to come under opposition-led parliamentary committee'

'MACC chief must ask to come under opposition-led parliamentary committee'

MACC is supposed to be independent but it is not alleges Lim Kit Siang.

Bersih rebuts EC chief for refusing East M'sians absentee vote

Bersih rebuts EC chief for refusing East M'sians absentee vote

Bersih says early voting, overseas postal voting was used in GE13 without needing constitutional amendment.

Rafizi to lodge disciplinary complaint against Rizal, mulls filing suit

Rafizi to lodge disciplinary complaint against Rizal, mulls filing suit

Rafizi says he will be lodging the complaint next week as Rizal has continued to 'dabble in petty political work'. 

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2017-09-28

Consumer advocate group Cassa proposes Race Relations Act

Consumer advocate group Cassa proposes Race Relations Act

Group's president, Jacob, says he would work with relevant authorities to see the Act through.

Mat Sabu confident of winning even in Pekan or Kelantan

Mat Sabu confident of winning even in Pekan or Kelantan

However, Mohamad is non-committal, saying the final decision lies with the party.

Tian Chua: I'm ready to go to jail

Tian Chua: I'm ready to go to jail

'Nothing much to worry (about), I think I'll be jailed tomorrow,' says PKR vice-president. 

Minister's secretary remanded over alleged embezzling of funds

Minister's secretary remanded over alleged embezzling of funds

The 61-year-old man arrived in court at 9.45am today wearing MACC lockup attire. 

Mustafa Akyol’s detention was extreme and arbitrary

Mustafa Akyol’s detention was extreme and arbitrary

'He was here to conduct academic discourse, not to preach or teach Islam'.

Umno leader says double 'frog' standard reveals croaks of anxiety

Umno leader says double 'frog' standard reveals croaks of anxiety

The frog label arose when Mat Taib returned to Umno, but not when he hopped over the political fence.

MACC: Screening of election candidates not a must

MACC: Screening of election candidates not a must

Up to parties if they want candidates screened, says Dzulkifli Ahmad.

M'sia vs N Korea football meet postponed for third time

M'sia vs N Korea football meet postponed for third time

This after the travel ban imposed on M'sians from travelling to the hermit nation.

Israel foils IS-inspired attack on holy site

Israel foils IS-inspired attack on holy site

Suspects were planning gun attack on Al-Aqsa, Israeli security forces claim.

Nhaveen's mum breaks down when four accused brought to court

Nhaveen's mum breaks down when four accused brought to court

Meanwhile, the case is postponed to Dec 6 as the post-mortem result is not ready.

Flying S'wak chieftains on military plane to see PM not right, says PKR

Flying S'wak chieftains on military plane to see PM not right, says PKR

Netizens believe PM's special guests were subjected to 'super economy' class treatment.

Najib sees 'wayang kulit' in space, Zam pricks him over durian back home

Najib sees 'wayang kulit' in space, Zam pricks him over durian back home

PM tweets about a scene from the latest TV series – Star Trek Discovery – featuring Michelle Yeoh.

Low: JITN's focus is 'transformation', not control

Low: JITN's focus is 'transformation', not control

The new department will help agencies, such as MACC, to focus on core functions, he says.

Hindraf activists call on Harapan to reject Waythamoorthy

Hindraf activists call on Harapan to reject Waythamoorthy

There has been no remorse, nor apology, from the Persatuan Hindraf Malaysia chief for having worked with BN, they say. 

No reason for M'sians to be poor, says Treasury sec-gen

No reason for M'sians to be poor, says Treasury sec-gen

Irwan Serigar believes that if foreigners can thrive here, locals should too. 

Dr M presses on with misfeasance suit against Najib

Dr M presses on with misfeasance suit against Najib

Law firm of Haniff Khatri Abdulla files the motion at Federal Court on behalf of Mahathir, Khairuddin and Anina.  

Anti-discrimination law: Umno Youth leader moots the carrot

Anti-discrimination law: Umno Youth leader moots the carrot

Khairul Azwan says he'd rather see firms promoting diversity rewarded than punishing those that do not.

Preacher Wan Ji appointed Penang CM’s info officer

Preacher Wan Ji appointed Penang CM’s info officer

The popular figure will help counter negative propaganda concerning the state’s Islamic policies.

The people are watching, MACC boss tells Kit Siang

The people are watching, MACC boss tells Kit Siang

Responding to the DAP leader's 1MDB dare, Dzulkifli says don't just talk about fighting corruption.

Hearing of S'gor govt's challenge against EC continues on Oct 13

Hearing of S'gor govt's challenge against EC continues on Oct 13

The High Court in Kuala Lumpur will hear the merits of the challenge.

Police must be forthcoming on terrorist threat to Better Beer Festival

Police must be forthcoming on terrorist threat to Better Beer Festival

Information should be made public when it involves threats to events considered normal by civil society.

Irwan Serigar denies conflict of interest in Uber investment

Irwan Serigar denies conflict of interest in Uber investment

UPDATED 4.35PM | Uber did not donate to Magic in exchange for US$30m KWAP investment, treasurer-general says.

Tahfiz fire: Two teens charged with 23 counts of murder each

Tahfiz fire: Two teens charged with 23 counts of murder each

UPDATED 3.45PM | They are among seven teenagers arrested for the blaze that killed 21 students and two teachers.

KL Mayor: DBKL enforcers have nothing to fear over viral videos

KL Mayor: DBKL enforcers have nothing to fear over viral videos

The country will become a lawless state if the public does not fear the law, says Amin Nordin.

Who are you to control us, MACC boss gives Low a blow

Who are you to control us, MACC boss gives Low a blow

Dzulkifli Ahmad slams minister for proposing new department to oversee MACC.

NewGen hits the road to instil Harapan in minorities

NewGen hits the road to instil Harapan in minorities

Party says acceptance into Harapan will allow the coalition to ‘make itself complete’.

We’ll cooperate on RM40m embezzlement, says Riot

We’ll cooperate on RM40m embezzlement, says Riot

Minister says those arrested, including aide, are 'innocent until proven guilty'.

Najib: I'm responsible for getting durian exported to China

Najib: I'm responsible for getting durian exported to China

UPDATED 1.35PM | PM cites meetings with top leaders in China, where he managed to strike the deal.

Sinar Harian survey: Azmin has 55pct approval rating

Sinar Harian survey: Azmin has 55pct approval rating

After three years as MB, the majority wants him to continue leading the state.

Low: MACC candidate vetting isn’t political meddling

Low: MACC candidate vetting isn’t political meddling

UPDATED 4.25PM | Opposition can choose not to send in candidate list to MACC, integrity minister says.

Farmers' rep sings Najib praise, promises support

Farmers' rep sings Najib praise, promises support

UPDATED 1.23PM | Appreciating farmers, fishermen ready to be 'used' by the PM, says association head cum Umno rep. 

Political funding bill: Complicated, but not difficult, says Low

Political funding bill: Complicated, but not difficult, says Low

UPDATED 1PM | Integrity minister claims PDEA may be tabled at next Parliament session.

Japan parliament dissolved, snap polls expected on Oct 22

Japan parliament dissolved, snap polls expected on Oct 22

Critics are slamming PM Shinzo Abe for creating a potential political vacuum when tensions are high with N Korea. 

The influence of toxic masculinity on religious extremism

The influence of toxic masculinity on religious extremism

Patriarchy that normalises violence against women sets a precedent for violence against religious ‘deviants’.

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies

Hefner, 91, peacefully passed away at his home, from natural causes, says a statement from his company. 

Must he play futsal in a sarong, then?

Must he play futsal in a sarong, then?

How not to be in contempt of K'tan's futsal court.

M'sia bars citizens from entering N Korea

M'sia bars citizens from entering N Korea

This follows Korean Peninsula tensions and missile tests in the area.

Facebook, Google, Twitter to testify on Russian meddling

Facebook, Google, Twitter to testify on Russian meddling

US lawmakers are probing Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 US election.

Things that made me mad on my first trip to S'wak

Things that made me mad on my first trip to S'wak

COMMENT | 'Talking to rights defenders, something smelled fishy, and it wasn't the ikan bilis.'

Trump proposal slashes tax for business and rich

Trump proposal slashes tax for business and rich

Group says plan would cost US$2.2 trillion through 2027.

Waste management set to be a major challenge

Waste management set to be a major challenge

Waste management is set to be a major challenge for life in the Klang Valley.

The militant monk of Myanmar

The militant monk of Myanmar

'Ashin Wirathu is the central figure responsible for stoking hatred against the Muslims in Myanmar.'

Facebook's Zuckerberg defends company after critical Trump tweet

Facebook's Zuckerberg defends company after critical Trump tweet

He says both Trump and liberals were upset about ideas and content on FB.

Discrimination has always existed here, says lawyer

Discrimination has always existed here, says lawyer

Syahredzan Johan points to 'Muslims-only laundrette', 'Chinese-only roommates' and 'no renting to Africans'.

MACC lacks moral authority to ask for candidates list

MACC lacks moral authority to ask for candidates list

ADUN SPEAKS | 'The MACC is not regarded as a fearless public agency in combating corruption, but merely an agency of the executive.'

Blaze at another tahfiz school, three hurt

Blaze at another tahfiz school, three hurt

Victims are treated for smoke inhalation, but there are no fatalities in the Seremban fire this morning.

Has Najib played all his trump cards?

Has Najib played all his trump cards?

QUESTION TIME | And will they be enough for him to win GE14?

‘Wasatiyyah’ leader takes back seat in laundrette row

‘Wasatiyyah’ leader takes back seat in laundrette row

YOURSAY | ‘Will his minister set up a ‘mesra Muslim’ laundromat franchise in 1Malaysia?’

Johor sultan ends laundrette saga; MAS CEO rebuts Dr M

Johor sultan ends laundrette saga; MAS CEO rebuts Dr M

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

Kudos to Johor sultan for firm stand on Muslims-only laundrette

Kudos to Johor sultan for firm stand on Muslims-only laundrette

YOURSAY | ‘We hope the sultan's wise stand will encourage other rulers to do the same.’

Amanah looks set to field Mat Sabu in S'gor

Amanah looks set to field Mat Sabu in S'gor

Sources say party wants him to be their candidate for Kota Raja and Taman Templer.