Archive - 12 October 2017

Ahmad Maslan tells BN cybertroopers not to spread slander on social media

Ahmad Maslan tells BN cybertroopers not to spread slander on social media

Deputy minister says BN's cyber troopers should spread positive things before the GE14. 

Union man to file case against Chinese daily over sacking

Union man to file case against Chinese daily over sacking

Taufek says Chua was sacked after fiercely protesting the denial of his leave application and the incident. 

US withdraws from UN's cultural agency Unesco

US withdraws from UN's cultural agency Unesco

The United States has suspended dues to Unesco in the past. 

2017-10-12

2017-10-12

Ex-Estonian PM apologises for alleged sexual assault in M'sia

Ex-Estonian PM apologises for alleged sexual assault in M'sia

The delegation was accused of 'groping and aggressively kissing' women at a bar in KL.

Hishammuddin: Trilateral air patrol to safeguard Sulu Sea

Hishammuddin: Trilateral air patrol to safeguard Sulu Sea

M'sia, Indonesia, Philippines to tackle cross-border crime including terrorist threats and kidnappings.

Shahrir:  Felda puts London property up for sales

Shahrir: Felda puts London property up for sales

UPDATED 10.47PM | It is part of initiatives to reorganise and restructure assets to strengthen Felda's financial position. 

Police: Zamihan remanded for two days

Police: Zamihan remanded for two days

CID says remand period starts from today. 

2017-10-11

2017-10-11

MBPJ: No need for police nod to approve field for Harapan rally

MBPJ: No need for police nod to approve field for Harapan rally

This is quite different with MBPJ refusing a request to hold the Oktoberfest event at a mall, says PJ mayor. 

Man steals car with children inside

Man steals car with children inside

Children, a girl, and a boy were later found unharmed.

Sepang aircraft engineering now fully owned by Airbus

Sepang aircraft engineering now fully owned by Airbus

With this acquisition, SAE becomes an integral part of the Airbus customer services network.

Nur Jazlan: RM1k fine for late registration of birth is negotiable

Nur Jazlan: RM1k fine for late registration of birth is negotiable

Deputy home minister says (NRD) allows for reductions, even exemptions for poor parents.

Two survivors of tahfiz fire to be discharged tomorrow

Two survivors of tahfiz fire to be discharged tomorrow

KLH director says they had shown positive reactions to the treatment.

In beer fest and royal visit, Lim sees parallels in cops’ role

In beer fest and royal visit, Lim sees parallels in cops’ role

Both are potential targets, Penang CM says, but only one has been cancelled.

New minimum wage for Peninsular, Sabah, S'wak, Labuan next year

New minimum wage for Peninsular, Sabah, S'wak, Labuan next year

HR Minister Richard Riot says the move will help to bridge the income gap in the private sector.

Wanita MCA: Diffuse ethnic tension by sacking Zamihan

Wanita MCA: Diffuse ethnic tension by sacking Zamihan

He is the face of religious bigotry, says Wanita chief. 

Get permit to sell fish or risk eviction, mayor tells Jamal

Get permit to sell fish or risk eviction, mayor tells Jamal

PJ mayor warns Jamal that he will be escorted out of anti-kleptocracy rally if he sells fish illegally.

Salleh: Thanks for backing my call, Kit Siang

Salleh: Thanks for backing my call, Kit Siang

Minister also says there is nothing personal between the DAP veteran and him. Just political differences.

In Malaysia, even the rich are being made poorer

In Malaysia, even the rich are being made poorer

Repeated announcements of rising GDP means little to ordinary Malaysians.

MACC rounds up 45 to probe Sabah RM1.5b fund misappropriation

MACC rounds up 45 to probe Sabah RM1.5b fund misappropriation

Its chief commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad says more people will be called in.

Caption on PM's photo with Azmin sets tongues wagging

Caption on PM's photo with Azmin sets tongues wagging

UPDATED 6.30PM | Does a smile mean 'donation', 'UG' or more? For Azmin Ali, it reminds him of a Nat King Cole classic.

Forex RCI findings to be presented to Agong tomorrow

Forex RCI findings to be presented to Agong tomorrow

Its chairperson Mohd Sidek Hassan will be meeting the king at the palace between 5pm to 6pm.

'2.5 million will attend': Umno info chief's rally forecast

'2.5 million will attend': Umno info chief's rally forecast

Annuar Musa, however, was being sarcastic about the opposition mustering a massive turnout for Saturday's rally.

Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded

Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded

After heavy criticism against his war on drugs, Duterte will now focus on those higher up in the chain.

Death row Iranian files motion for stay of execution

Death row Iranian files motion for stay of execution

Prisoner exhausts all legal avenues, submits an appeal for clemency through his lawyer.

Fake news: Kit Siang agrees with Salleh

Fake news: Kit Siang agrees with Salleh

DAP veteran says he agrees with minister's call to defend the nation from false news but...

Siti Nurhaliza not appearing at anti-kleptocracy rally this Saturday

Siti Nurhaliza not appearing at anti-kleptocracy rally this Saturday

UPDATED | Harapan leaders dismiss posters claiming the songstress will be attendance at the rally as 'fake news'.

Four other suspects in Kim Jong-nam murder named in court

Four other suspects in Kim Jong-nam murder named in court

Unnamed suspects only identified as ‘Mr Chang’, ‘Mr Y’, ‘James’, and ‘Hanamori’.

Polis janji ambil tindakan

Polis janji ambil tindakan

PDRM sudah nyatakan keputusan himpunan Sayangi Malaysia Hapus Kleptokrasi Sabtu ini tidak boleh diadakan di Padang Timur PJ.

Opposition slams RM1k birth registration fine as burden on the poor

Opposition slams RM1k birth registration fine as burden on the poor

They also warn that such a policy will result in more children becoming stateless.

6 in 10 people are under-informed about childhood disability

6 in 10 people are under-informed about childhood disability

New UNICEF study shows children with disabilities often face stigma and discrimination

Make Malaysia sane again

Make Malaysia sane again

The government can ill afford to fan the fires of radicalism.

Rohingya attacks a 'ploy' to make them flee, says UN report

Rohingya attacks a 'ploy' to make them flee, says UN report

Myanmar security forces are also going all out to prevent the return of the Rohingya to northern Rakhine, it adds. 

Police to act if rally goes on at Padang Timur, Jamal told not to create chaos

Police to act if rally goes on at Padang Timur, Jamal told not to create chaos

UPDATED 2.49PM | Action will be taken if they reject police call to hold it elsewhere, deputy IGP says.

Divorced couple denies senior MACC officer wrecked their marriage

Divorced couple denies senior MACC officer wrecked their marriage

A video alleged a senior MACC officer had enticed a married woman.

Annuar's 'same DNA' talk is a joke, says PAS sec-gen

Annuar's 'same DNA' talk is a joke, says PAS sec-gen

Takiyuddin Hassan says his party is firm in its decision to not work with BN or Harapan.

Zaid seems to confirm DAP aiming for PM seat, Annuar says

Zaid seems to confirm DAP aiming for PM seat, Annuar says

Annuar lauds the former law minister's views as proof that DAP veteran Kit Siang is eyeing the PM's post.

Hamas to reconcile with Fatah

Hamas to reconcile with Fatah

UPDATED 3.36PM | Reconciliation deal is reached after Hamas ceded powers in Gaza last month.

Najib, Zahid ordered to file defence over violations of oath

Najib, Zahid ordered to file defence over violations of oath

UPDATED 3.42PM | Suit is in relation to public being misled over the RM2.6b in PM's bank account. 

Apex court to decide on procedures for assessment rate hikes

Apex court to decide on procedures for assessment rate hikes

UPDATED 4.02pm | A local council from Malacca gets leave to appeal against the previous rulings.  

Step down, Rosmah's aide tells 'power crazy' Guan Eng

Step down, Rosmah's aide tells 'power crazy' Guan Eng

Rizal Mansor tells Lim to respect the DAP constitution and relinquish his secretary-general post.

Facebook to overhaul ads before 2018 US polls

Facebook to overhaul ads before 2018 US polls

Political advertisements will be treated differently, in response to congressional calls for regulation.

Jakim confirms employing Zamihan, works at Home Ministry

Jakim confirms employing Zamihan, works at Home Ministry

The department plans to haul up the preacher for disciplinary proceedings.

India and China naval visits more than courtesy

India and China naval visits more than courtesy

ADUN SPEAKS | Southeast Asian countries should look to advance their own strategic interests in turn.

Las Vegas police: Response to gunman came 'as quick as possible'

Las Vegas police: Response to gunman came 'as quick as possible'

They're getting closer to finding an explanation why the gunman carried out the massacre.

Report: Umno gives Najib go-ahead to negotiate PAS pact

Report: Umno gives Najib go-ahead to negotiate PAS pact

Umno info chief Annuar Musa hopes the pact will be supported by Malays concerned about unity of the race. 

Sensitive Australian defence data stolen by hacker

Sensitive Australian defence data stolen by hacker

The hacker had ‘full and unfettered access’ to the information for four months in 2016.

Trump suggests revoking TV network licences over 'fake news'

Trump suggests revoking TV network licences over 'fake news'

NBC News reports his secretary of state had called him a 'moron' after a meeting.

I am a pendatang and proud of it

I am a pendatang and proud of it

And so, too, is Najib, who claims to be a Bugis warrior.

Let's talk about rape

Let's talk about rape

We are all responsible for crimes against women when we perpetuate rape culture.

Malay rulers the only bulwark against rising extremism

Malay rulers the only bulwark against rising extremism

YOURSAY | ‘Umno and PAS should take heed from this rare royal intervention.’

Sorry CJ, you missed the point!

Sorry CJ, you missed the point!

MP SPEAKS | 'I have nothing personal against the CJ, it's just that the Constitution bars him from holding the office. Period.'

In Malaysia, even education is fake

In Malaysia, even education is fake

YOURSAY | 'Most of the dud education establishments are for the enrichment of cronies.'

Experts: Johor ruler can meet state officials, but...

Experts: Johor ruler can meet state officials, but...

The sultan must also be amenable to criticism and made accountable for the decisions made, says Abdul Aziz Bari.

Zamihan arrested; Cops and anti-kleptocracy rally at loggerheads

Zamihan arrested; Cops and anti-kleptocracy rally at loggerheads

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