Archive - 17 October 2017

MACC chief says will not bow to dirty attacks amid extramarital affair claim

MACC chief says will not bow to dirty attacks amid extramarital affair claim

Dzulkifli Ahmad terms it a smear campaign meant to discredit the commission.

Bukit Aman takes over Syed Saddiq RM5m bribery claim

Bukit Aman takes over Syed Saddiq RM5m bribery claim

Cops also asked about Kamarul Zaman's police report, Syed Saddiq says.

Another of Shafie’s brothers falls into MACC dragnet

Another of Shafie’s brothers falls into MACC dragnet

Latest arrest in MACC's Sabah sweep is Umno's Mohammad Yusof Apdal.

Suhakam calls for human rights-centric Budget 2018

Suhakam calls for human rights-centric Budget 2018

Commission identifies critical areas in need of funds, including immigration detention centres. 

Amanah gets eviction notice, may lose HQ in Kelantan

Amanah gets eviction notice, may lose HQ in Kelantan

Source says land on which Wisma Tok Guru sits belongs to Ahmad Rosli Ibrahim's widow. 

Fake E-Kad syndicate run by ‘Datuk Seri’ busted

Fake E-Kad syndicate run by ‘Datuk Seri’ busted

Illegal immigrants in Sabah charged up to RM1,200 per card, says Immigration DG Mustafar Ali.

Anwar's Deepavali note from Sungai Buloh prison

Anwar's Deepavali note from Sungai Buloh prison

Triumph of good over evil akin to struggle against the BN-led government, he says.

MAS appears to be in the dark over departure of its own CEO

MAS appears to be in the dark over departure of its own CEO

Bellew had just recently reaffirmed his commitment to overseeing MAS’ turnaround, airline says.  

Lawyers want public access to political funding draft bill

Lawyers want public access to political funding draft bill

Law may have wide-ranging repercussions on political and civil society landscape, warn LFL.

Nufam: MAS’ Bellew served his purpose in inking Boeing deal

Nufam: MAS’ Bellew served his purpose in inking Boeing deal

Union claims Bellew's successor will not need to be answerable for Boeing aircraft purchase deal.

Modi calls for ayurvedic ‘revolution’ in India’s healthcare

Modi calls for ayurvedic ‘revolution’ in India’s healthcare

Indian PM aims for Ayurveda-linked hospital in every district in India.

Youth remanded for insulting Perak sultan

Youth remanded for insulting Perak sultan

The student had made the comments as a result of a brawl between supporters of two football teams.

MAS to lose second CEO in less than three years

MAS to lose second CEO in less than three years

UPDATED 7.34PM | Irish newspaper reports that Peter Bellew will be returning to Ryanair.

Rally organisers lodge report over alleged phone hacking

Rally organisers lodge report over alleged phone hacking

They claim offensive messages demanding money from people were sent from their phone numbers.

Rafizi: Felda unlikely to recoup UK investment due to overpayment

Rafizi: Felda unlikely to recoup UK investment due to overpayment

He points to the financial report of Larmway Properties which sold the Grand Plaza SA to Felda in 2013.

‘Umno leaders’ popularity among Chinese doesn’t matter’

‘Umno leaders’ popularity among Chinese doesn’t matter’

Analyst James Chin responds to Oriental Daily poll showing that Umno leaders not all that popular.

What we need is a united front of independents

What we need is a united front of independents

To see real change, we must start to think 'independent'.

Thai army: Border attack which killed M'sian unrelated to Tak Bai

Thai army: Border attack which killed M'sian unrelated to Tak Bai

Army believes M'sian Wan Mohd Zain Wan Hussin may have just been an unfortunate passer-by.

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Cops nab teen 'bombmaker' who was targeting 'beer fest'

Cops nab teen 'bombmaker' who was targeting 'beer fest'

UPDATED 3.50PM | Police believe suspect also had entertainment outlets and places of worship in his sights.

Spad mulling over Forest City HSR station proposal

Spad mulling over Forest City HSR station proposal

For now, MyHSR Corp's focus is on the existing plan.

IGP: MACC officer's 'affair' under probe

IGP: MACC officer's 'affair' under probe

Investigations are ongoing under Section 498 of the Penal Code, says IGP. 

 

PM: HSR project will be on schedule, within budget

PM: HSR project will be on schedule, within budget

PM expects same level of efficiency seen during construction of the MRT.

Tian Chua will be released on Oct 27 after one month's jail

Tian Chua will be released on Oct 27 after one month's jail

The Batu MP was found guilty of failing to comply with a police order in 2012.

DPM: Not Malaysia's intention to interfere in Myanmar's affairs

DPM: Not Malaysia's intention to interfere in Myanmar's affairs

Instead, Malaysia only wishes to aid in the worsening humanitarian crisis, clarifies Zahid Hamidi.

Salleh: People's support needed to contain extremism threat

Salleh: People's support needed to contain extremism threat

Minister says it allowed the enemies of Islam to slander against the religion.

Three released in misappropriation of Sabah rural funds case

Three released in misappropriation of Sabah rural funds case

The men are also leaders of two political parties in the state. 

Cops want to quiz anti-kleptocracy rally organisers

Cops want to quiz anti-kleptocracy rally organisers

This follows the decision by the organisers to ignore police's request to switch venues.
 

Speculation abounds over who is out to get MACC 'top officer'

Speculation abounds over who is out to get MACC 'top officer'

Some believe the 'smear campaign' is political, while an Utusan editor blames gambling bosses.

Cop: Nik Nazmi only gave same-day notice for Black 505 event

Cop: Nik Nazmi only gave same-day notice for Black 505 event

Investigating officer testifies that the PKR Youth chief failed to give the 10-day notice as stipulated.

Liow: No decision yet on new offers to search for MH370

Liow: No decision yet on new offers to search for MH370

UPDATED 2.35PM | It has received proposals from three companies offering to continue the search.

In memory of my daughter, Sumitra

In memory of my daughter, Sumitra

On Oct 16, 2004, I lost my daughter, Sumitra, in a tragic car crash in PJ.

Zamihan urges Muslims to focus on real enemy

Zamihan urges Muslims to focus on real enemy

Enemies of Islam will rejoice if we fight among ourselves, says Zamihan Mat Zin.

Here’s how to ensure everyone gets enough in Budget 2018

Here’s how to ensure everyone gets enough in Budget 2018

Tax authorities should shift their focus to the big fish and cut expenditure.

Tamil secondary school as Deepavali gift for Indians

Tamil secondary school as Deepavali gift for Indians

ADUN SPEAKS | For Indians to finally have them would be a true cause for celebration this year.

Road to moderation and the middle path

Road to moderation and the middle path

COMMENT | Hopefully, with the recent thoughts expressed by the sultans, there will be light in the darkened path.

Credential revoked, but Zamihan remains defiant

Credential revoked, but Zamihan remains defiant

The preacher says Mais' will not dampen his spirit to uphold his faith.

Anti-corruption journalist killed by huge bomb in Malta

Anti-corruption journalist killed by huge bomb in Malta

Caruana Galizia was involved in Panama Papers expose, FBI called in to help Maltese police.

Brace yourself; the budget is coming

Brace yourself; the budget is coming

COMMENT | We should look beyond the aid proffered by the government for long-term solutions. 

MCKIP: 'Wall' limited to steel plant, factories won't pollute

MCKIP: 'Wall' limited to steel plant, factories won't pollute

Following Malaysiakini's reports, MCKIP addresses the various concerns raised.

Researchers uncover flaw that makes Wi-Fi vulnerable to hacks

Researchers uncover flaw that makes Wi-Fi vulnerable to hacks

Cyber risks linked to the flaw may allow hackers to read encrypted info or launch malware into websites.

Royals draw line in the sand on Islam

Royals draw line in the sand on Islam

YOURSAY | ‘Nobody had reckoned that of all persons, a sultan no less, would not follow the script.’

Jomo: Whither the Malaysian economy?

Jomo: Whither the Malaysian economy?

Economist Jomo KS argues why Malaysians are worse off today.

Najib not a ‘public officer’ an oxymoron

Najib not a ‘public officer’ an oxymoron

YOURSAY | ‘So the prime minister is immune from any civil suit?’

MCKIP: 'Tembok' untuk kilang keluli saja, tiada pencemaran

MCKIP: 'Tembok' untuk kilang keluli saja, tiada pencemaran

Taklimat MCKIP kepada Malaysiakini mengenai 'tembok besar' di Kuantan, pengaruh China dan alam sekitar.