Archive - 15 November 2017

Police believe revenge is the motive behind the gruesome attack in Kota Bharu.

Cops will call up the two men, whose photos had gone viral on Facebook, to have their statements recorded.  

'I am told that the sales of satay in Kajang have skyrocketed due to the existence of the MRT line,' says PM. 

This is if an injunction against eviction order is not granted to Salor rep Husam Musa, whom PAS is in dispute with over the building ownership.

'The law is a living thing and has to be amended from time to time,' says Zaki Azmi. 

Officer scared he might suffer from VX effects after asked to open bag containing the suspect's clothing. 

SUHAKAM INQUIRY | Inquiry adjourns for over two hours after argument breaks out over photo.

Saudi's enemies may set their sights on M'sia, warns Raja Kamarul Bahrin.

Fuel prices have been going up for five consecutive weeks.

UPDATED 6.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Johari does not explain whether increase is in BR1M amount or number of recipients.

UPDATED 7PM | The accused, charged with killing N Korea's leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother, was lying on a bed in the hotel room.

Najib says his thoughts are with Lim Swee Bok, whose wife, mother and children perished in a fire.

LETTER | Policies that prohibit or compel the wearing of the headscarf are equally discriminatory.

PARLIAMENT | The minister addresses complaints that opposition MPs cannot help constituents apply online for affordable housing.

He takes over from Yaacob Md Sam whose term of office ended on Oct 14.

UPDATED 5.12PM | Former PM issues warning after reports on his granddaughter's 'lavish' lifestyle appear in the press.

UPDATED 8.01PM | Lim Heng Seng, who is representing Jill Ireland, cites a raid at a Sabah church by Home Ministry officials. 

Harapan's chairperson says he is not sure whether he will be a candidate in the next GE.

Idris Haron contends that palm oil trees are also green and can also produce oxygen.

It is the first e-Wallet payment method implemented in the country by a state government. 

Tunku Nick Tazuddin Izwan Syah assaulted Muhamad Farkhan five years ago.

This follows complaints by the Johor palace over the 'curved' alignment.

LETTER | The Penang gov't must realise its culpability in environmental destruction.

He says the tables were placed for the used of teachers and students.

'We must solve poverty and broken families first.'

Bilal Philips sues Zamihan over a Facebook posting in which the latter called him a terrorist supporter.

UPDATED 6.17PM | Housing and Local Government Minister Noh Omar says the rule goes against the constitution and human rights. 

The gathering should go on until PM agrees to reduce prices, says Shazni Munir.

The Court of Appeal also maintains order to the preacher to pay RM50,000 in damages.

Rundi says overall electricity coverage in the state is 95 pct, with rural coverage at 89 pct.

PARLIAMENT | 'We may tell some lies to prevent this (cybercrime) from happening,' says Jailani Johari.

LETTER | Damaging IP measures which would have restricted access to medicines have been suspended.

LETTER | Have we thought through the consequences before introducing fines for improper language use? 

UPDATED 6.25PM | PARLIAMENT | This follows the government's rejection of fare hikes on three occasions.

'Muslim-only launderettes and the headscarf ban are not the same.'

Zairil Khir Johari says gov't itself emphasises English as it pressures others to use better BM.

UPDATED 2.41PM | Tanjung MCA Youth chief Lim Swee Bok was away at work when the fire broke out at his house.

UPDATED 12.32PM | Military announces this through state broadcaster that it had earlier seized.

'After we have extended aid, he bites our legs', says Rafizal Abdul Rahim.

Man opened fire at multiple locations, at least 10 wounded, including two children.

UPDATED 2.42PM | SMRT train collides with another in the city state's western area.

The 30 individuals will also pledge money to a trust fund in the case of defections after GE14. 

The gov't could ask for mutual assistance or seek Interpol's help, says Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali.

COMMENT | With datuks getting in the news for the wrong reasons, does the honour mean much anymore?

Despite their meagre salaries here, most Rohingya send home as much money as they can.

LETTER | Given the high public interest in MRT Line 3,  the tender specifications should be publicly disclosed. 

LETTER | There is a need for an Act that disallows discrimination on all forms. 

The opposition leader denies saying state gov’t will only provide funds to Harapan members to help flood victims.

Termasuk dua kanak-kanak dalam  kebakaran di Pintasan Cecil 5 awal pagi ini.

Bukit Mertajam MP says gov't should follow precedent where they gave financial aid to Kelantan.  

PARLIAMENT | 'Millions are registered as voters... if no mistakes made, terror!' says deputy minister.

Opposition and backbenchers question passing of a bill for the 133 year-old nature zone to be corporatised .

A chat with Zunar leaves one spoiling for the good fight.

PARLIAMENT | The outcome will decide whether the MACC will then investigate its chief Dzulkifli Ahmad, deputy minister says.

PARLIAMENT | Razali Ibrahim urges patience for the police probe into 1MDB.

YOURSAY | 'The police and MACC should not be given licence to abuse and humiliate detainees.'

YOURSAY | 'So which version of BM is not broken? Kelantanese, Johorean, Sabahan, 'bahasa pasar'?'

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

Menurut polis, mayat mangsa ditemui petugas hotel dan melaporkan kepada polis pada 10.20 pagi hari berkenaan.

PARLIMEN | Datuk Razali Ibrahim sebut perkataan Cina man man (perlahan-lahan) ketika jelaskan isu itu.