Archive - 9 October 2017

Photos of police officer flirting with woman goes viral

Photos of police officer flirting with woman goes viral

He was removed from the patrol unit pending an investigation.

Stop opening new villages, minister tells Orang Asli

Stop opening new villages, minister tells Orang Asli

This disrupts the gov't efforts to provide complete infrastructure to all Orang Asli settlements nationwide, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Cops complete preparatory training for GE14

Cops complete preparatory training for GE14

The 60k officers and personnel were exposed to tasks, whether at the polling centre, or when conducting duties related to the polls. 

Lelaki mohon maaf bunuh wanita

Lelaki mohon maaf bunuh wanita

Lelaki itu hadir ke Balai Polis Bercham dan beritahu dia telah membunuh wanita terbabit.

Man apologises to cops after allegedly killing a woman

Man apologises to cops after allegedly killing a woman

The 34-year-old man purportedly slashed and cut off the fingers of the woman who came to clean his house. 

Seorang tentera Thai maut dalam serangan bom di Narathiwat

Seorang tentera Thai maut dalam serangan bom di Narathiwat

GLOBAL| Polis Thailand sedang siasat pihak yang bertanggungjawab lakukan serangan.

DPM's late son-in-law opted for general anaesthetic, court told

DPM's late son-in-law opted for general anaesthetic, court told

Syed Alman Zain Syed Alwi opted to have his wisdom tooth removed under the option, where patients risk taking time to regain consciousness. 

Cooperation with Umno will benefit M’sia, says ex-PAS deputy

Cooperation with Umno will benefit M’sia, says ex-PAS deputy

'Cooperation can unite the Malays and Malaysians (and lead) towards a peaceful country,' says Nasharudin.

Zakaria to resume duties as FGV president and CEO

Zakaria to resume duties as FGV president and CEO

After reviewing findings of probe into Zakaria Arshad, MOF Inc requests that he resume his former duties. 

'Kerjasama Umno-PAS satukan rakyat Malaysia'

'Kerjasama Umno-PAS satukan rakyat Malaysia'

Nasharudin Mat Isa berpendapat kerjasama antara PAS dan Umno dilihat semakin cerah. 

MACC nabs three Sabah politicians from Umno and Warisan

MACC nabs three Sabah politicians from Umno and Warisan

UPDATED 6.45PM | According to sources, the three are Warisan's Mohd Azis Jamman, as well as Jamawi Jaafar and Ariffin Kassim from Umno.

Banks: We are not stalling housing loans

Banks: We are not stalling housing loans

Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) also denies claims that the loan approval rate is down.

Academics lambast religious authorities for policing public forums

Academics lambast religious authorities for policing public forums

Following arrest of Turkish journo, they are wary of religious authorities expanding their jurisdiction.

Evidence in Kim Jong-nam trial identified in Chem Dept lab

Evidence in Kim Jong-nam trial identified in Chem Dept lab

Two exhibits could only be opened in Chemistry Department lab over fears of active nerve agent. 

High Court upholds verdict police beatings led to Karuna Nithi's death

High Court upholds verdict police beatings led to Karuna Nithi's death

Seremban High Court judge finds no grounds to nullify coroner's court's judgment from two years ago. 

Kembung prices going up due to shortages, says minister

Kembung prices going up due to shortages, says minister

Ahmad Shabery Cheek says the once inexpensive fish now costs RM12 per kg at some fish landing jetties.

Report: ECRL could cost RM15b more than expected

Report: ECRL could cost RM15b more than expected

Additional costs from double tracking the line and land acquisition, report says.  

Don't be fooled by fake dentists

Don't be fooled by fake dentists

Going to see an unlicensed dentist may result in complications, diseases and even death. 

PM's concern for Indians belated and expedient, not principled

PM's concern for Indians belated and expedient, not principled

MP SPEAKS | 'The PM's Indian flurry is polls attuned, not people-centred.'

Harapan should consider including PSM in pact, says DAP leader

Harapan should consider including PSM in pact, says DAP leader

Dr Boo Cheng Hao says PSM's ongoing work with Indian estate workers can add strength to Harapan. 

NRD's appeal on 'bin Abdullah' case fixed on Feb 7

NRD's appeal on 'bin Abdullah' case fixed on Feb 7

The date was fixed after the case management came up at the Federal Court today. 

Daily Express fails to strike out Ismail Sabri's suit

Daily Express fails to strike out Ismail Sabri's suit

Judge says article appears on the Internet and that the plaintiff is from Peninsula Malaysia.

2017-10-09

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Zairil quits FAP after poor results

Zairil quits FAP after poor results

Penang FC could not get out from the bottom of the Super League table.

‘PAS should condemn Umno over Communist Party links, not DAP'

‘PAS should condemn Umno over Communist Party links, not DAP'

This comes from the same parties calling him and his father cousins of Chin Peng, says Guan Eng. 

Authorities trying to curtail how Malays think, claims IRF chief

Authorities trying to curtail how Malays think, claims IRF chief

Farouk believes the book by a Turkish journalist would have been spared the axe if not translated into Malay.

Airlines must improve their consumer services

Airlines must improve their consumer services

There are many compensations due to airline users who face myriad issues with their flights.

Zaid: Harapan must address Malay agenda with substance, not fear

Zaid: Harapan must address Malay agenda with substance, not fear

Former minister points out that the narrative must be different from Umno and PAS' versions.

We have a drug abuse problem in schools

We have a drug abuse problem in schools

The 420 schools identified as being at high risk of drug abuse should not be our only priority.

DAP claims ‘special treatment’ from ROS over re-elections

DAP claims ‘special treatment’ from ROS over re-elections

UPDATED 4.26PM | Anthony Loke calls conditions imposed on party re-elections 'unprecedented'.

Who wants, or needs, a Malaysian Malaysia?

Who wants, or needs, a Malaysian Malaysia?

The Malay supremacists out there will win. They always win.

Median monthly income up 6.6pct since 2014

Median monthly income up 6.6pct since 2014

Department of Statistics records median household income at RM5,228 as of 2016.

Khalid Samad slaps speaker at Jais event with letter of demand

Khalid Samad slaps speaker at Jais event with letter of demand

UPDATED 3.16PM | Amanah leader gives the Iksim CEO 14 days to retract his remarks, which the MP considers defamatory.

Zahid wants index to measure rakyat's psychological wellness

Zahid wants index to measure rakyat's psychological wellness

The DPM stressed that too many Malaysians are now found to have mental health woes.

Najib’s move to strike out Ezam’s 1MDB suit gets court date

Najib’s move to strike out Ezam’s 1MDB suit gets court date

Court will hear prime minister's bid to strike out US$3.66b suit next month. 

At least 12 Rohingya, mainly children, drown in latest boat disaster

At least 12 Rohingya, mainly children, drown in latest boat disaster

Twelve bodies – 10 of them children – have been recovered, Bangladeshi police say.

No ‘Penang and DAP’ event in schools, says education minister

No ‘Penang and DAP’ event in schools, says education minister

Mahdzir Khalid believes the intention behind holding such a programme is unclear.

Exhibitions, games, and food at anti-kleptocracy rally

Exhibitions, games, and food at anti-kleptocracy rally

Organisers aim for a 'positive, carnival-like' atmosphere at this Saturday's demonstration.

Jamal subpoenas Dr M, IGP and ex-IGP

Jamal subpoenas Dr M, IGP and ex-IGP

UPDATED 1.44PM | The Umno division leader wants to use trio's testimony as part of his defence in Maria Chin Abdullah's defamation suit.

Education minister labels Dr M, Bersatu as DAP 'stooges'

Education minister labels Dr M, Bersatu as DAP 'stooges'

Kit Siang and Guan Eng are the puppet masters, claims Mahdzir Khalid.

Najib terribly confused about meritocracy policy

Najib terribly confused about meritocracy policy

ADUN SPEAKS |  His speech demeans Indians by implying they aren't qualified to gain admission.

Cuba marks 50th anniversary of Che Guevara's death

Cuba marks 50th anniversary of Che Guevara's death

'Che is not dead, as his enemies wanted. His figure grows larger as time passes,' Cuban VP says.

Indian traders faced with recurring problem ahead of Deepavali

Indian traders faced with recurring problem ahead of Deepavali

The annual woes of Indian small businesses around Kuala Lumpur have yet to be given priority.

PSM: Azmin 'recycling' old promises to work with us

PSM: Azmin 'recycling' old promises to work with us

PSM leader S Arutchelvan says latest attempt to negotiate seats with party rings hollow.

Bukit Aman verifying FBI report on financier of Movida blast

Bukit Aman verifying FBI report on financier of Movida blast

US court filings indicate Dr Russell Salic linked to grenade attack on Puchong nightclub last year. 

Education minister should resign over his latest statement

Education minister should resign over his latest statement

COMMENT | What does he mean, saying that Umno flags and song at a primary school are 'neither political nor unusual'?

M'sia education hub or dud?

M'sia education hub or dud?

We wonder if anyone is really ensuring quality of our private varsities.

The only Malaysian who can save Malaysia

The only Malaysian who can save Malaysia

You have the power to change Malaysia, so contribute your best.

Seven 'partying' cops transferred after viral video

Seven 'partying' cops transferred after viral video

The video clip allegedly depicts seven cops, some from the anti-vice squad, in the wrong company.

The mystery behind Kuantan's 'Great Wall of China'

The mystery behind Kuantan's 'Great Wall of China'

SPECIAL REPORT | Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park has promised to create jobs and spur the local economy.

Kit Siang promises to share Dr M's RM1b bribe, if true

Kit Siang promises to share Dr M's RM1b bribe, if true

He’ll give one million deserving M'sians RM1k each, if it's proven he received the alleged bribe.

This is not how we want our children to be taught

This is not how we want our children to be taught

YOURSAY | ‘How does a school event end up with students paying homage to Umno?’

Jamal, if arrest is ‘going too far’, what then of your actions?

Jamal, if arrest is ‘going too far’, what then of your actions?

YOURSAY | ‘This statement by a serial lawbreaker who uses unlawful violence is ironic.’

Kit Siang on non-Malay PM; Najib criticises full meritocracy; Hadi rejects DAP's slogan

Kit Siang on non-Malay PM; Najib criticises full meritocracy; Hadi rejects DAP's slogan

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