Archive - 16 October 2017

Najib determined to create positive impact on Indian community

Najib determined to create positive impact on Indian community

PM says celebration this year is special as their hopes have been carved in the M'sian Indian Blueprint.  

In PAS heartland, Amanah and Bersatu to lead two-prong attack

In PAS heartland, Amanah and Bersatu to lead two-prong attack

Meanwhile, Bersatu is expected to contest the majority of parliamentary seats in Kelantan.

Gerakan slams deputy minister for unilateral Islamic state declaration

Gerakan slams deputy minister for unilateral Islamic state declaration

Asyraf’s claim was never a part of BN’s founding vision and it never will be, says Andy Yong. 

Kelantan: AMANAH gempur DUN, BERSATU tumpu parlimen

Kelantan: AMANAH gempur DUN, BERSATU tumpu parlimen

AMANAH dan BERSATU memimpin, PKR tambah kerusi, DAP mungkin dapat peluang bertanding kembali.

After rulers' move, MCA says authorities too need to be proactive

After rulers' move, MCA says authorities too need to be proactive

This is in the interest of maintaining peace and harmony, adds Ti Lian Ker.

Police summon anti-kleptocracy secretariat member over rally

Police summon anti-kleptocracy secretariat member over rally

PJ councillor Lim Yi Wei is being probed under Section 15(1) of the PAA, says lawyer.

Survey: Chinese rather spoil votes than back Umno or PAS

Survey: Chinese rather spoil votes than back Umno or PAS

Also, Hishammuddin is the most appealing to respondents, while Zahid Hamidi comes in last.

Teresa defends stand on workbook ban after parents object

Teresa defends stand on workbook ban after parents object

The Seputeh MP clarifies that she was never opposed to the ban, only its hasty implementation.

DPM: M'sia to build field hospital for Rohingya refugees

DPM: M'sia to build field hospital for Rohingya refugees

This follows Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's visit to a refugee camp in Bangladesh.

Najib, Emir of Qatar hold talks in Putrajaya

Najib, Emir of Qatar hold talks in Putrajaya

Four MOUs are also signed between the two Muslim nations.

MAC: LGBT fear-mongering won't help fight against HIV-Aids

MAC: LGBT fear-mongering won't help fight against HIV-Aids

AIDS Council stresses that stigma against LGBT would set back the crucial goal of reducing infection rates.

Philippines vows to crush pro-IS groups after 2 leaders killed

Philippines vows to crush pro-IS groups after 2 leaders killed

No backing down on destroying all aligned to Islamic State, says the Philippines military head.

Mah terima kunjungan hormat duta besar AS

Mah terima kunjungan hormat duta besar AS

Delegasi duta besar itu kunjungi Menteri Perusahaan Perladangan dan Komoditi hari ini.

Harimau Malaya down 4 spots on Fifa rankings

Harimau Malaya down 4 spots on Fifa rankings

It now occupies the 170th slot from a total of 209 countries ranked.

S'gor palace withdraws Zamihan's accreditation

S'gor palace withdraws Zamihan's accreditation

UPDATED 4.45PM | Selangor ruler says inflammatory lecture is racist and critical of royal institution.

Cuepacs: Give civil servants higher bonuses in Budget 2018

Cuepacs: Give civil servants higher bonuses in Budget 2018

Civil servants’ union also proposes a city allowance and a public transport discount card.

Guan Eng: Malaysian Indian Blueprint meaningless unless...

Guan Eng: Malaysian Indian Blueprint meaningless unless...

Useful reforms are made, like giving ICs to stateless Indians, says Penang CM.

Gold mining firm to appeal decision in suit against activist

Gold mining firm to appeal decision in suit against activist

However, Federal Court rejects RAGM's application to take back RM30,000 security deposit.

PAS man slams Dr M over remark on Najib's 'ancestry'

PAS man slams Dr M over remark on Najib's 'ancestry'

Dr M's 'go back to Sulawesi' remark does not go down well with PAS Youth treasurer.

Healer captures ‘demons’, ends family’s seven years of misery

Healer captures ‘demons’, ends family’s seven years of misery

Family plagued by mysterious fires since 2012 was caused by two types of demons, claims traditional healer.

Documents leading to ‘Allah’ ban under OSA, court rules

Documents leading to ‘Allah’ ban under OSA, court rules

UPDATED 1.55PM | SIB seeks to have all literature leading to 1986 directive to ban the word produced.

Jamal offers free food to 1,000 daily for three years

Jamal offers free food to 1,000 daily for three years

UPDATED 2.05PM | However, this service is exclusive to Malaysian citizens only, says red-shirts leader.

MACC finalising ‘corruption ranking’ for ministries

MACC finalising ‘corruption ranking’ for ministries

Ranking list, reportedly containing ‘top 10’ most corrupt ministries, set for November release.

Fire Dept: Half of tahfiz schools found unsafe

Fire Dept: Half of tahfiz schools found unsafe

Almost 50pct of tahfiz schools are at risk of a fire, department urges swift action to comply with regulations.

QZ535 incident: Passengers upset over 'panicky' flight attendants

QZ535 incident: Passengers upset over 'panicky' flight attendants

UPDATE 2.40PM | Reports claim passengers were not happy with hysterical AirAsia crew members.

'Umno's affordable homes in Penang announcement inaccurate'

'Umno's affordable homes in Penang announcement inaccurate'

The number given by Umno falls short by 81 percent, says Jagdeep Singh Deo. 

 

School holidays affected rally turnout, says Amanah No 2

School holidays affected rally turnout, says Amanah No 2

Salahuddin Ayub says would-be rally goers would have already taken their kids on holiday.

Ex-RTD deputy DG fined maximum RM2k for driving on emergency lane

Ex-RTD deputy DG fined maximum RM2k for driving on emergency lane

Yusoff, who has since been transferred out of the RTD, paid the fine and has no plans to appeal the sentence. 

Disciplinary action on cops over unauthorised search on foreigners

Disciplinary action on cops over unauthorised search on foreigners

Five policemen face reprimand after conducting unsanctioned searches on foreigners.

Pua's bid to strike out Najib's suit fixed on Nov 27

Pua's bid to strike out Najib's suit fixed on Nov 27

UPDATED 1.35PM | The hearing date for Najib's suit has also been fixed for five days, beginning March 5, next year. 

Sebastian Kurz, 31, to become world's youngest leader

Sebastian Kurz, 31, to become world's youngest leader

Conservative Austrian People's Party (OVP) leader declares victory in polls. 

G25 seeks judicial review to quash book ban

G25 seeks judicial review to quash book ban

Application comes after group exhausts all other avenues to get the ban lifted.

The truth would wipe the smile off your face

The truth would wipe the smile off your face

Bogus dentist Nur Farahanis had no qualms defrauding people of their hard-earned cash.

Two swallows do not make a judicial summer

Two swallows do not make a judicial summer

YOURSAY | ‘I, for one, thought the lawsuit would be struck out like many others in the past.’

Time running out for Catalonia to clarify independence stance

Time running out for Catalonia to clarify independence stance

Madrid threatens return to direct rule if Puigdemont stays coy on independence.

The enemies of our secular state

The enemies of our secular state

The balkanisation of Malaysia is a very real possibility.

Laundrette debate - life as we know it has changed forever

Laundrette debate - life as we know it has changed forever

YOURSAY | ‘What about swimming pools? And the chairs we sit on and the utensils we eat from?’

Mogadishu truck bomb attack kills over 200

Mogadishu truck bomb attack kills over 200

Truck bomb attack outside hotel blamed on militant group al-Shabaab.

Macron denies he is ‘president of the rich’

Macron denies he is ‘president of the rich’

French president urges country to adopt more positive attitude towards success.

Missing youth bad omen for Harapan; Johor sultan banishes close-minded to caves

Missing youth bad omen for Harapan; Johor sultan banishes close-minded to caves

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

Jomo in defence of honest, constructive criticism

Jomo in defence of honest, constructive criticism

Economist Jomo KS responds to PM Najib’s accusation.