Archive - 19 October 2017

MCMC orders Lowyat.net to remove report on major data breach

MCMC orders Lowyat.net to remove report on major data breach

Among the data on sale are 50mil entries of information from various telcos.

M'sia urges D-8 to help Rohingya in Rakhine

M'sia urges D-8 to help Rohingya in Rakhine

'Help them rise over their dire socio-economic state,' says Foreign Minister Anifah Aman. 

'Tulis semula sejarah negara'

'Tulis semula sejarah negara'

Kemerdekaan bukan diperjuangkan oleh orang Umno semata-mata, kata presiden AMANAH.

Umno to speak at CPC congress? Probably not

Umno to speak at CPC congress? Probably not

One China expert says perhaps Umno delegation meant to speak at one of the smaller meetings on the side.

Ex-IGP: Nurul Izzah's meeting with Jacel Kiram tantamount to treason

Ex-IGP: Nurul Izzah's meeting with Jacel Kiram tantamount to treason

He says treason was a serious offence and one which could be investigated under the Penal Code.

MP concerned over lack of action against inflammatory religious speech

MP concerned over lack of action against inflammatory religious speech

Raja Bahrin believes no action would have been taken against Zamihan if he did not criticise the Johor sultan.

Ong See Fook, longest serving civil servant in Penang, dies

Ong See Fook, longest serving civil servant in Penang, dies

He had the unique honour of serving three chief ministers in Penang.

Highest illicit financial outflows per capita from Malaysia

Highest illicit financial outflows per capita from Malaysia

COMMENT | The unchecked spiral of illegal financial flows from the country needs urgent redress.

Philippines says 'big possibility' M'sian militant leader killed

Philippines says 'big possibility' M'sian militant leader killed

There is a need for DNA tests or dental record checks before a conclusive answer can be found. 

'Haram' hairdresser: Penang authorities to probe preacher

'Haram' hairdresser: Penang authorities to probe preacher

The Penang exco says action can be taken on preachers for making hurtful statements.

Najib: Yeoh has made huge contributions

Najib: Yeoh has made huge contributions

The YTL Group founder has greatly boosted the nation's Chinese, especially in the education field.

'Allah' ban: BM-speaking Christians no threat to public order, argues lawyer

'Allah' ban: BM-speaking Christians no threat to public order, argues lawyer

UPDATED 6.37PM | Instead, it is those who oppose the rights of Christians who are creating problems, says lawyer for Jill Ireland Lawrence Bill.

AGC sets up task force to monitor probe on MACC chief

AGC sets up task force to monitor probe on MACC chief

UPDATED 4.00PM | A special task force will oversee the probe into the alleged affair involving Dzulkefli Ahmad.

Shafie Apdal arrested by MACC

Shafie Apdal arrested by MACC

He was arrested at the MACC office in Kota Kinabalu after having his statement recorded.

Penang govt under fire over heritage rules for hotel approvals

Penang govt under fire over heritage rules for hotel approvals

The state government has violated George Town World Heritage special plans, alleges Gerakan leader.

MIER revises 2017 GDP upwards to 5.4pct

MIER revises 2017 GDP upwards to 5.4pct

The upward trend is driven by stronger domestic and external demands, says MIER head.

Mat Sabu cleared of Bukit Kepong criminal defamation charges

Mat Sabu cleared of Bukit Kepong criminal defamation charges

The Amanah president is cleared of charges for criminally defaming three policemen. 

KJ's aide gives Mkini the boot

KJ's aide gives Mkini the boot

UPDATE 6PM | This is the first time Khairy Jamaluddin's aide gives this news organisation the marching orders.

Student made to read Rukun Negara for insulting Perak Sultan

Student made to read Rukun Negara for insulting Perak Sultan

The Form Six student was also given a fine over his comments made via Twitter last week.

Don't postpone debate on Act 355 bill, PAS tells Putrajaya

Don't postpone debate on Act 355 bill, PAS tells Putrajaya

The bill has already been tabled so they must be no further postponements for debate, says PAS secretary-general.

MCA: Berhenti jadi pengecut, tiada pendirian

MCA: Berhenti jadi pengecut, tiada pendirian

Guan Eng setuju ambil pendekatan mesra terhadap ceramah kontroversi haramkan gunting rambut dengan bukan Muslim, kata MCA.

It’s time we championed moderation over extremism

It’s time we championed moderation over extremism

ADUN SPEAKS | The likes of Zamihan should not be allowed to dictate the teachings of Islam.

Hamid Apdal released on RM50,000 bail

Hamid Apdal released on RM50,000 bail

The brother of former federal minister Shafie Apdal was detained as part of MACC's Sabah rural funds probe.

IO said Pastor Koh's abduction was like a police ops, witness claims

IO said Pastor Koh's abduction was like a police ops, witness claims

UPDATED 2.45PM | IO tells witness not to worry because incident resembles typical police MO. 

MCA slams Guan Eng as 'gutless, spineless' over Taliban preacher

MCA slams Guan Eng as 'gutless, spineless' over Taliban preacher

'Cowardice' of the chief minister contravenes DAP's past criticism of MCA, says Ti Lian Ker.

Najib doesn’t have GE14 in the bag

Najib doesn’t have GE14 in the bag

COMMENT | BN has a total of 100 out of 222 parliamentary seats that can be considered safe.

Fix local hospital woes before tending to Rohingya abroad, says lawmaker

Fix local hospital woes before tending to Rohingya abroad, says lawmaker

While the move is praiseworthy, local hospital building projects had languished for years, says Dr Idris Ahmad.

Dr M explains why M'sia can afford to scrap GST

Dr M explains why M'sia can afford to scrap GST

If Putrajaya manages purse strings, then Malaysians will be spared from GST burden, says Dr M.

Seeds of authoritarianism planted at home

Seeds of authoritarianism planted at home

What makes being a parent so akin to being authoritarian?

Redesignate CM’s post in Sabah, S’wak as prime minister

Redesignate CM’s post in Sabah, S’wak as prime minister

Being a No 2 to No 2 is no giant step forward.

How primaries can empower local democracy

How primaries can empower local democracy

COMMENT | A grassroots approach to nominating candidates will create bigger changes in our governance.

Not Najib's fault if Indian votes don't return to BN, says Kayveas

Not Najib's fault if Indian votes don't return to BN, says Kayveas

INTERVIEW | However, the MyPPP president believes Indian community will fully support BN.

MACC chief, who watches the watchmen?

MACC chief, who watches the watchmen?

YOURSAY | ‘The MACC chief, like Caesar’s wife, must be above suspicion.’

Bellew breaks silence on quitting MAS; MIC, MyPPP eyes Cameron Highlands

Bellew breaks silence on quitting MAS; MIC, MyPPP eyes Cameron Highlands

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

Who wants to be left holding the MAS bag?

Who wants to be left holding the MAS bag?

YOURSAY | ‘If you stay, you would end up managing debts rather than the airline.’

Subramaniam: PM informed me MIC will keep Cameron Highlands seats

Subramaniam: PM informed me MIC will keep Cameron Highlands seats

He says this in response to MyPPP president M Kayveas' claim on the seat.