Archive - 10 October 2017

Explosion at Bandar M'sia MRT caused by 'an old bomb'

Explosion at Bandar M'sia MRT caused by 'an old bomb'

UPDATED 11.59PM | It was an unexploded bomb from the Second World War, police say. Three were injured.

Zamihan to be probed for criticising Johor sultan over laundrette issue

Zamihan to be probed for criticising Johor sultan over laundrette issue

Both Home Ministry and Jakim will investigate Zamihan's outburst while delivering a religious lecture.

Thailand to hold elections next year

Thailand to hold elections next year

Nov 2018 elections will see Thailand's return to democracy after military coup in 2014.

Coach in alleged rape of national diver to be charged

Coach in alleged rape of national diver to be charged

The 35-year-old coach from China was arrested early this month after victim filed a report. 

'What did Annuar Musa have to do to remain Umno info chief?'

'What did Annuar Musa have to do to remain Umno info chief?'

'Was his nationwide roadshow so that he could continue as Umno info chief after relinquishing Mara chair?'

Can anyone now use the ‘MAS formula’ to retrench workers?

Can anyone now use the ‘MAS formula’ to retrench workers?

'I cannot but shudder with fear wondering what comes next for Malaysian employees.'

Pope to meet monks, military and Suu Kyi in Myanmar

Pope to meet monks, military and Suu Kyi in Myanmar

Francis is first pope to visit Myanmar and the second to visit Bangladesh.

Warisan: Arrests will not break us

Warisan: Arrests will not break us

'The arrests have not weakened our spirit...our spirit is stronger now, we are on fire.'

Setapak, Wangsa Maju and Sentul identified as drug hot spots

Setapak, Wangsa Maju and Sentul identified as drug hot spots

National Anti-Drug Agency also nabs 16 in two-day drugs raid in Keramat. 

Fun meets guns in Kim Jong Un’s summer retreat

Fun meets guns in Kim Jong Un’s summer retreat

Kim Jong Un is banking on tourism to rebuild the rogue country.

'Injected' with DAP blood, Dr M loses Malay etiquette: Tajuddin's diagnosis

'Injected' with DAP blood, Dr M loses Malay etiquette: Tajuddin's diagnosis

Umno leader also warns former PM that what goes around comes around.

Malay rulers concerned about nation's unity, harmony

Malay rulers concerned about nation's unity, harmony

Rulers say recent damaging actions of 'certain individuals' must not be equated to Islam.

Minister: Household income statistics show strong GDP benefits people

Minister: Household income statistics show strong GDP benefits people

Abdul Rahman Dahlan says figures indicate accomplishments achieved by BN.  

Nufam cries double standards, asks why MAS case exempt from hearing

Nufam cries double standards, asks why MAS case exempt from hearing

HR minister had said that cases involving former MAS crew won’t be pursued because MAS ‘no longer existed’.

Syed Saddiq downplays rift with ex-Bersatu veep

Syed Saddiq downplays rift with ex-Bersatu veep

UPDATED 5.33PM | He seeks to mend ties with Hamidah Osman, whom he called an 'Umno agent.'

Festival of lights

Festival of lights

A shopkeeper decorates a rangoli kolam at the Deepavali bazaar in Brickfields.

Mat Sabu: Anti-kleptocracy rally not rival to PAS' Fastaqim

Mat Sabu: Anti-kleptocracy rally not rival to PAS' Fastaqim

Harapan deputy estimates 100,000 turnout for the 'Love Malaysia, Eradicate Kleptocracy' rally this weekend. 

Medical assistant charged with possession of IS material

Medical assistant charged with possession of IS material

Mohd Khairul Azhar Hasan allegedly commits the offence through his FB account. 

Shafie's brother arrested by MACC, home raided

Shafie's brother arrested by MACC, home raided

This is to assist MACC's probe into alleged siphoning of development funds in Sabah.

2017-10-10

2017-10-10

'Racism' blinds Umno to triumphs of young women - Dyana flays Annuar

'Racism' blinds Umno to triumphs of young women - Dyana flays Annuar

DAP Youth leader tells Umno information chief to 'take a good look in the mirror'.

CJ insists the judiciary is independent

CJ insists the judiciary is independent

UPDATED 5.02PM | Md Raus Sharif challenges media to ask former judges if the judiciary really is independent. 

Rafizi slams Felda chair’s ‘arrogance' over London hotel sale

Rafizi slams Felda chair’s ‘arrogance' over London hotel sale

Shahrir’s ‘Ferrari’ analogy trivialises potential losses from Felda’s London hotel sale, PKR veep says.

CJ: Disposal of commercial cases faster than Singapore

CJ: Disposal of commercial cases faster than Singapore

UPDATED 4.49PM | Timeline on disposal shows 96pct of cases filed resolved within nine months, adds Justice Md Raus.

Dr M mourns the passing of 'sharp, brave' Kassim Ahmad

Dr M mourns the passing of 'sharp, brave' Kassim Ahmad

Read the academician's writing before judging him, Mahathir tells Kassim's critics.

Jamal to add fishy twist to anti-kleptocracy rally

Jamal to add fishy twist to anti-kleptocracy rally

Umno man also vows to continue with his 'Pesta DAP' against the Selangor menteri besar.

Guan Eng will seek re-election as sec-gen for third term

Guan Eng will seek re-election as sec-gen for third term

Lim also says the ROS decision is 'unjustified and unnecessary'. 

'Poverty in Selangor has been eradicated'

'Poverty in Selangor has been eradicated'

'The rural-urban income gap in S'gor is closing rapidly, with rural income growing at nearly twice the rate of urban income.'

Hotel roof collapses in PD, injuring duo

Hotel roof collapses in PD, injuring duo

Part of the roof, ceiling and wall of a sixth-floor room gave way, injuring the couple in their 50s, who were fast asleep, early today.

Five days remand for Umno and Warisan leaders

Five days remand for Umno and Warisan leaders

UPDATED 3.41PM | Their arrests are linked to MACC's probe into funds allegedly misappropriated from a ministry's projects.

Kit Siang whips two 'one-trick ponies' from Sabah in 60 minutes

Kit Siang whips two 'one-trick ponies' from Sabah in 60 minutes

Opposition leader sees red with the usual suspects – Abdul Rahman Dahlan and Salleh Said Keruak.

Backstabbing of PAS, a prediction come true!

Backstabbing of PAS, a prediction come true!

COMMENT | What I see happening now in the public arena appears to be more like déjà vu.

Will Budget 2018 address flailing school system and weak economy?

Will Budget 2018 address flailing school system and weak economy?

Urgent attention is needed on the troubling status of the education system and the economy.

'Taming' Dr M – Annuar lauds Kit Siang for succeeding where others failed

'Taming' Dr M – Annuar lauds Kit Siang for succeeding where others failed

Umno information chief claims ex-PM succumbed to DAP veteran's 'sweet words'.

Kassim Ahmad was a great Malaysian, says his lawyer

Kassim Ahmad was a great Malaysian, says his lawyer

His health deteriorated following the Syariah Court battle he faced, says Rosli Dahlan.

Riot: Ex-MAS workers' case not pursued because airline 'no longer in existence'

Riot: Ex-MAS workers' case not pursued because airline 'no longer in existence'

No action can be taken against a company which has 'wound up', and against those responsible for retrenchment, says minister. 

Group says MACC's aggressive blitz must not be politicised

Group says MACC's aggressive blitz must not be politicised

Sabah Suluk Solidarity Council says the public must back MACC’s effort to combat corruption and abuse of power. 

Woo: Bid to hold DAP event in schools was to expose BN's true colours

Woo: Bid to hold DAP event in schools was to expose BN's true colours

This confirms Umno-themed event was 'political indoctrination', says DAP Youth leader.

At long last, a glimmer of hope for FGV

At long last, a glimmer of hope for FGV

FGV has suffered long enough and so have the settlers.

Las Vegas hotel weighs fate of notorious 32nd floor suite

Las Vegas hotel weighs fate of notorious 32nd floor suite

The hotel may consider sealing up Room 32-135 or the whole floor, from where Stephen Paddock caused a carnage, say experts. 

Education is a right, certainly not a Deepavali gift

Education is a right, certainly not a Deepavali gift

MP SPEAKS | 'Why hasn't the gov't nurtured Tamil school pupils who have won numerous prestigious international science awards?'

Report: Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer in Gatco issue

Report: Court of Appeal rules in favour of developer in Gatco issue

The fight is not over as an appeal will be filed in the Federal Court, says settlers' lawyer. 

Dear M’sians, stop being hypocrites

Dear M’sians, stop being hypocrites

The double standards we hold must be viewed with brutal honesty.

Umno ministers insist Kit Siang will be next PM

Umno ministers insist Kit Siang will be next PM

This is because DAP has the largest number of parliamentary seats in the opposition coalition, says Salleh Said Keruak. 

Scientists uncover Musang King's pungent secrets in genetic study

Scientists uncover Musang King's pungent secrets in genetic study

Copies of genes involved in the biosynthesis of volatile sulphur compounds are a major component of the durian’s scent.

Dr M: Drug addiction, not alcohol, a bigger problem for Malays

Dr M: Drug addiction, not alcohol, a bigger problem for Malays

The former PM says the drug problem among the Malays needs immediate addressing. 

Home Minister gazettes prohibition order on 22 publications

Home Minister gazettes prohibition order on 22 publications

Among these publications are 10 translations of the Quran in the Malay, English, Chinese and Korean languages.

Melania takes dim view of Ivana Trump's 'I'm first lady' comment

Melania takes dim view of Ivana Trump's 'I'm first lady' comment

‘There is clearly no substance to this statement from an ex…’

NGO welcomes Zakaria’s return to Felda

NGO welcomes Zakaria’s return to Felda

Anak reiterates the need for FGV’s current board of directors to resign.

Two construction workers killed in Pengerang

Two construction workers killed in Pengerang

The victims were crushed by a crane at the Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development project site in Kota Tinggi. 

Malaysian contractors and China chefs juggle Kuantan's industrial dawn

Malaysian contractors and China chefs juggle Kuantan's industrial dawn

SPECIAL REPORT | Local businesses face stiff competition from Chinese companies operating at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park.

Funding political parties from the public purse

Funding political parties from the public purse

COMMENT | Germany knows full well the price of political nihilism.

Exploring practical electoral reforms

Exploring practical electoral reforms

COMMENT | Structural changes are certainly due, but an MMP system may not be the key place to start.

Redrawing fault lines in multi-religious M’sia

Redrawing fault lines in multi-religious M’sia

YOURSAY | ‘Every time an extremist screams his head off, are we going to cave in?’

Malaysia could have done a lot better

Malaysia could have done a lot better

YOURSAY | ‘There is nothing that prevents us from being better than we are now.’

MACC closes in on Sabah scandal; M'sia-China park's great wall of secrecy

MACC closes in on Sabah scandal; M'sia-China park's great wall of secrecy

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