Archive - 11 November 2017

Kedah footballers grilled by MACC for alleged match-fixing

Kedah footballers grilled by MACC for alleged match-fixing

Kedah players accused of taking RM200,000 bribes to lose to Johor in Malaysia Cup finals.

China, Japan agree to deepen cooperation on N Korea

China, Japan agree to deepen cooperation on N Korea

Chinese president Xi Jinping called it the 'new start of Japan-China relations', says Shinzo Abe.

Taman Desa residents ramp up protest to stop 'green lung' destruction

Taman Desa residents ramp up protest to stop 'green lung' destruction

A group of residents is taking legal action to halt a proposed development on the site.

Relief centres in Penang close, floods strike some parts of S'gor

Relief centres in Penang close, floods strike some parts of S'gor

As floodwaters recede in Penang, some residents in Hulu Langat and Dengkil in Selangor are forced to evacuate.

Grab offers discounted rides in flood-affected Penang

Grab offers discounted rides in flood-affected Penang

Penangites can use promo code 'GRAB4PG' to receive RM5 off for 25 rides until Nov 23.

Bersatu to give statement to ROS over Armada issue

Bersatu to give statement to ROS over Armada issue

Party is prepared for investigations by ROS next Tuesday, says sec-gen Shahruddin Salleh.

MET warns of stormy weather in Perlis, Kedah and Penang

MET warns of stormy weather in Perlis, Kedah and Penang

Thunderstorms and heavy rain with strong winds expected to continue until late evening today.

Take Teluk Intan as model for GE14, says Gerakan deputy president

Take Teluk Intan as model for GE14, says Gerakan deputy president

Youth and women’s wings should emulate BN's success in Teluk Intan by-election, says Cheah Soon Hai.

'Enticement': Cops to submit probe papers for third time

'Enticement': Cops to submit probe papers for third time

'We know how to do our job,' states Fuzi Harun on probe into MACC chief's alleged extramarital affair.

Wisma Putra confirms M'sian journo imprisoned in Myanmar

Wisma Putra confirms M'sian journo imprisoned in Myanmar

Mok Choy Lin is sentenced to two months jail along with a Singaporean and a local.

Penang gov't should address recurring flood problem immediately

Penang gov't should address recurring flood problem immediately

LETTER | Why does Penang leadership not make flood mitigation a priority in the state administration?

Gerakan Wanita wants MPs to reject amendments to Act 355

Gerakan Wanita wants MPs to reject amendments to Act 355

The women's wing passes the resolution at its national delegates conference.

Gerakan Youth moots age limit for datukship

Gerakan Youth moots age limit for datukship

Limiting it to those 40 years old and above proposed after recent assault case of young ‘Datuk Seri’.

We are monitoring Zakir Naik, says top cop

We are monitoring Zakir Naik, says top cop

Noting that this was a sensitive matter, IGP says action will be taken, if necessary.

Take full advantage of ADAM50 scheme, Salleh advises parents

Take full advantage of ADAM50 scheme, Salleh advises parents

Amanah Dana Anak Malaysia 2050 scheme starts next year for children born from Jan 2018 to Dec 2022.

IGP: Ambiga probe justified, claim involves big money

IGP: Ambiga probe justified, claim involves big money

Investigations due to police reports lodged and scale of RM90m lawsuit, explains Fuzi Harun.

'We will beef up UTK personnel for Dr M if threat arises'

'We will beef up UTK personnel for Dr M if threat arises'

Special Action Unit personnel available for former premier if needed, pledges IGP.

Preliminary screening for foreign students before entering M'sia

Preliminary screening for foreign students before entering M'sia

Idris Jusoh says various stages of academic and security screenings will be conducted.

IGP: Not T'ganu top cop's intention to make racial remark

IGP: Not T'ganu top cop's intention to make racial remark

'It just happens the majority of the population in T'ganu, 95 to 97 percent, are Malays.'

Gerakan Wanita chief tells Chinese to 'wake up'

Gerakan Wanita chief tells Chinese to 'wake up'

GERAKAN AGM | Tan Lian Hoe also describes DAP as 'running dogs'.

'Rehabilitate' Zamihan first, says MCA leader

'Rehabilitate' Zamihan first, says MCA leader

Defending Zamihan Mat Zin will do Putrajaya no good, warns Ti Lian Ker.

Johor palace yet to grant audience to Jakim

Johor palace yet to grant audience to Jakim

'We will wait for (the palace's) permission,' says Islamic Affairs Minister Jamil Khir Baharom.

How can the likes of Zamihan be deradicalisation experts?

How can the likes of Zamihan be deradicalisation experts?

The nation risks suffering extremists' myopic vision of Islam.

Apec ministers publish joint statement after wrangling over language

Apec ministers publish joint statement after wrangling over language

Statement delayed for three days later due to clash over language that the US wanted to change.

The invisible victims of Penang floods

The invisible victims of Penang floods

SPECIAL REPORT | Refugees are badly affected but are they entitled to the RM500 one-off cash aid?

TPP talks not collapsing, says Najib

TPP talks not collapsing, says Najib

PM says more time is needed to reach a consensus.

Umno to open free bank accounts for students hit by Penang floods

Umno to open free bank accounts for students hit by Penang floods

Umno Welfare Bureau to open free SSPN-i accounts for more than 3,000 Year One pupils.

Hishammuddin: Make BN's interests top priority

Hishammuddin: Make BN's interests top priority

BN component parties, especially youth wings, must prioritise the coalition over their own parties ahead of GE14.

Why are we afraid of Penang Forum, asks DAP rep

Why are we afraid of Penang Forum, asks DAP rep

PENANG DUN | 'We must realign with the NGOs and face whatever issues they raise,' says Teh Yee Cheu. 

Rafizi: Turnkey contracts usually good but not in the case of MRT3

Rafizi: Turnkey contracts usually good but not in the case of MRT3

Tender conditions for third phase of MRT project 'highly unusual', says PKR veep.

Zamihan in charge of ‘deradicalisation’, but Sapno denied PR

Zamihan in charge of ‘deradicalisation’, but Sapno denied PR

COMMENT | Perhaps terrorists should be rehabilitated by the compassionate Penang surau bilal instead.

‘Zahid, how can Zamihan be trusted to deradicalise terrorists?’

‘Zahid, how can Zamihan be trusted to deradicalise terrorists?’

YOURSAY | ‘The preacher's actions so far point to someone who will inculcate the opposite of inclusiveness.’

Annuar takes swipe at Azmin over Utusan and BH ban

Annuar takes swipe at Azmin over Utusan and BH ban

S'gor MB is succumbing to DAP's demands over the newspapers, says Umno info chief.

More barbs over floods; probe on Ambiga raises eyebrows

More barbs over floods; probe on Ambiga raises eyebrows

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

Of ignorance, blissful and otherwise

Of ignorance, blissful and otherwise

Many fail to recognise the danger of wilful ignorance.

PM concerned over growing anti-globalisation sentiment within Apec

PM concerned over growing anti-globalisation sentiment within Apec

Anti-globalisation movement within Apec runs contrary to its original aspiration, says Najib.

Police to add 6,000 new recruits next year

Police to add 6,000 new recruits next year

RMP will recruit the new officers and personnel beginning January 2018, according to Bukit Aman.