Archive - 11 October 2017

Nurul Izzah warns of repercussions with 100pct foreign workers rule

Nurul Izzah warns of repercussions with 100pct foreign workers rule

The fate of local workers cannot be gambled with, in the name of helping industries, says Lembah Pantai MP. 

Praises for Conference of Rulers' 'leadership' in urging moderation

Praises for Conference of Rulers' 'leadership' in urging moderation

Among others, G25 calls for the gov't to stop the rise of religious extremism, intolerance and bigotry.

Bersih: Cops can reset 'iron-fisted' past with anti-kleptocracy rally

Bersih: Cops can reset 'iron-fisted' past with anti-kleptocracy rally

The police should facilitate the rally and not try to criminalise it, says electoral reform group. 

Cops arrest Zamihan following religious lecture on laundrette

Cops arrest Zamihan following religious lecture on laundrette

The preacher was detained about 3.50pm today and is expected to be remanded tomorrow. 

Petrol down three sen; diesel down seven sen

Petrol down three sen; diesel down seven sen

RON95 and RON97 will cost RM2.16 and RM2.46 per litre, respectively, while diesel will be RM2.10 per litre, from midnight. 

Ramasamy: Umno using 'PM Kit Siang' to pit DAP against Malay allies

Ramasamy: Umno using 'PM Kit Siang' to pit DAP against Malay allies

He also endorses 'decent, vibrant, responsible, honest and brave' Lim as the best candidate for the PM post.

Rahman Dahlan raps opposition's 'economic sabotage' campaign

Rahman Dahlan raps opposition's 'economic sabotage' campaign

Minister says their fake news did not reflect what global institutions like World Bank say about Malaysia.

Special room for media to cover Kim Jong-nam murder case

Special room for media to cover Kim Jong-nam murder case

The room capable of fitting in 40 media personnel gets a live feed of the court proceedings. 

US warship sails near islands Beijing claims in South China Sea

US warship sails near islands Beijing claims in South China Sea

Despite growing US ties to China in a bid to quell North Korea, the US Navy still warns off China's claims in SE Asia.

'MACC will continue to focus on public sector corruption'

'MACC will continue to focus on public sector corruption'

This is to enhance public confidence in the integrity of civil servants, says its education division director. 

Kit Siang tells Annuar to go for blood test, reiterates he won't be PM

Kit Siang tells Annuar to go for blood test, reiterates he won't be PM

This will determine why the Umno info chief is making strange allegations, says veteran lawmaker.

PSM to field candidate in Kelantan

PSM to field candidate in Kelantan

If all goes according to plan, this will mark PSM's first jab at elections in Kelantan.

NGO slams Johor for ‘ban’ on opposition A4 paper donations

NGO slams Johor for ‘ban’ on opposition A4 paper donations

Anak disputes Johor exco’s claim that Education Ministry supplies schools with enough paper.  

MACC to rank ministries at 'high risk' for graft, abuse of power

MACC to rank ministries at 'high risk' for graft, abuse of power

UPDATED 5.34PM | MACC chief says the system involves a list of the Top 10 most 'high risk' ministries and Top 5 'least problematic' ministries. 

China control of port threatens national security, says Kuantan MP

China control of port threatens national security, says Kuantan MP

Fuziah Salleh responds to Malaysiakini's special report on China’s influence in the east coast city. 

Widow's suit: Stay bid rejected, Najib and wife ordered to file defence

Widow's suit: Stay bid rejected, Najib and wife ordered to file defence

UPDATED 5PM | The High Court gives couple 14 days to file defence in the suit brought by PI Bala's widow A Santamil Selvi.

Ridhuan Tee disagrees with Zamihan's 'unclean' Chinese remark

Ridhuan Tee disagrees with Zamihan's 'unclean' Chinese remark

The university lecturer says it is wrong to generalise an entire community.

'Why waste resources now when undersea tunnel only starts in 2023?'

'Why waste resources now when undersea tunnel only starts in 2023?'

Contractor poses this question to the works minister, saying Fadillah Yusof's criticisms are unfounded.

Hold anti-kleptocracy rally in stadium instead, IGP tells organiser

Hold anti-kleptocracy rally in stadium instead, IGP tells organiser

UPDATE 14.59PM | Md Fuzi says Padang Timur can accommodate 10,000 only, but Harapan expects 100,000 turnout.

King attends 247th Conference of Rulers

King attends 247th Conference of Rulers

The two-day meeting beginning today is chaired by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Kassim Ahmad: As ever, the iconoclast

Kassim Ahmad: As ever, the iconoclast

COMMENT | From Hang Jebat to the Hadith, Kassim couldn't help but go against the grain.

Arrest deputy minister over bogus dentist case, Guan Eng urges MACC

Arrest deputy minister over bogus dentist case, Guan Eng urges MACC

Penang CM wants the commission to act in the same manner as it did against his exco Phee Boon Poh.

Shafie's brother remanded for five days

Shafie's brother remanded for five days

UPDATED 1.35PM | Hamid Apdal is latest MACC arrest linked to misappropriation of funds for rural development in Sabah. 

Muslim-only laundrette: Preacher claims he did not mention Johor ruler

Muslim-only laundrette: Preacher claims he did not mention Johor ruler

Zamihan Mat Zin blames the media instead and demands a probe into the 'republican agenda of liberal Muslims'.

Cops probing preacher for sedition, says IGP

Cops probing preacher for sedition, says IGP

Investigations are ongoing and there has been no arrest so far, says Mohamad Fuzi.

Lawmakers: Police, Home Ministry must answer on 'removable' ankle trackers

Lawmakers: Police, Home Ministry must answer on 'removable' ankle trackers

‘How many convicted criminals are there on the loose now due to damaged EMDs?’ asks Segambut MP.

Wildlife driven to their deaths by roads

Wildlife driven to their deaths by roads

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is appalled at the frequent occurrences of roadkill involving endangered species.

Riot: EIS contribution rate dropped to 0.2pct from 0.5pct

Riot: EIS contribution rate dropped to 0.2pct from 0.5pct

Minister says the EIS is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Oct 24.

Anti-kleptocracy rally to go on at Padang Timur, despite police objection

Anti-kleptocracy rally to go on at Padang Timur, despite police objection

'We received the letter from the police stating the venue is unsuitable because of traffic disruption,' says Mat Sabu. 

Politics is not an avenue to acquire wealth, says Sabah PAS

Politics is not an avenue to acquire wealth, says Sabah PAS

Politicians, adds the PAS leader, should focus on serving the people and not on making a fortune.

Coach charged with raping national diver

Coach charged with raping national diver

UPDATED 3.06PM | If convicted, Huang Qiang faces a maximum of 20 years in jail and whipping.

KJ-Husam dialogue session mooted by Amanah

KJ-Husam dialogue session mooted by Amanah

'Who among Malaysia's ministers are brave? I only see one,’ Kelantan Amanah chair says of Khairy.

Maria Chin freed of Bersih 4 charge

Maria Chin freed of Bersih 4 charge

UPDATED 1.19PM | Five-member bench unanimously dismisses appeal by the prosecution on the issue of jurisdiction.

Detainee in Sabah MACC probe admitted to hospital

Detainee in Sabah MACC probe admitted to hospital

He is among the seven detained by MACC in probe on misappropriation of Sabah rural development funds.

Catalonia baulks at formal declaration of independence

Catalonia baulks at formal declaration of independence

Puigdemont delivers only symbolic remarks to Catalan parliament about independence from Spain.

Political currency left high and dry by a Catholic faith leader

Political currency left high and dry by a Catholic faith leader

Online portals are ablaze with two contrasting news outbreaks.

US flies bombers over Korea as Trump discusses options

US flies bombers over Korea as Trump discusses options

South Korean lawmaker says the North hacked US-S Korean wartime plans, as tensions go high after weapons tests.

Childhood drowning: How safe are our swimming pools and theme parks?

Childhood drowning: How safe are our swimming pools and theme parks?

Perak Clinical Research Centre has conducted extensive research on this over many years.

The passing of a quiet revolutionist

The passing of a quiet revolutionist

For Kassim Ahmad, a discourse has no winners or losers, only...

New timeline in Vegas shooting raises questions on police response

New timeline in Vegas shooting raises questions on police response

Nine days after the massacre, Paddock's motive still a mystery.

Kuantan rides China wave on land and sea, but at what cost?

Kuantan rides China wave on land and sea, but at what cost?

SPECIAL REPORT | China's influence now spans Kuantan's port, rail and industry.

Mahdzir should quit over Umno-themed school event

Mahdzir should quit over Umno-themed school event

YOURSAY | ‘To defend and justify the mistake will create even more damage to Umno.’

A better welcome for a junta leader than a 'kleptocrat'?

A better welcome for a junta leader than a 'kleptocrat'?

YOURSAY | ‘Prayuth and wife were given a red-carpet welcome by not just Trump but also Melania.’

Spad must look into falling rail ridership

Spad must look into falling rail ridership

MP SPEAKS | Instead of disputing figures, it must find underlying causes of ridership decline.

Malay rulers speak up; Shafie Apdal's brother arrested

Malay rulers speak up; Shafie Apdal's brother arrested

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

Don't delay plan to abolish death penalty

Don't delay plan to abolish death penalty

'The right to life is a fundamental right that must be absolute'.