Archive - 25 November 2017

Gunmen in Egypt mosque attack carried Islamic State flag, officials say

Gunmen in Egypt mosque attack carried Islamic State flag, officials say

Militants carrying the IS flag and automatic rifles surrounded the mosque, says Egypt's public prosecutor.

Bar Council: 'Let judges decide on death penalty, not public prosecutor'

Bar Council: 'Let judges decide on death penalty, not public prosecutor'

Judicial discretion must be fully restored in drugs law amendment, says council president George Varughese. 

Ku Nan: I used to 'foya-foya' but God saved me to serve Umno

Ku Nan: I used to 'foya-foya' but God saved me to serve Umno

Being called to serve Umno saved me from a life of excess, Tengku Adnan says.

Prostitution sting uncovers RM13m - Mustafar Ali

Prostitution sting uncovers RM13m - Mustafar Ali

Special task force will probe into the seizure during a raid in Sabah yesterday, says the Immigration DG.

After sultan's call, Johor gov't looks to solve unsold luxury homes glut

After sultan's call, Johor gov't looks to solve unsold luxury homes glut

Sultan Ibrahim had called on the state government and developers to find solutions to the problem.

Probe on illegal Penang factory, FGV at final stage - Dzulkifli

Probe on illegal Penang factory, FGV at final stage - Dzulkifli

Probes into factory in Bukit Mertajam and Felda Global Ventures are both nearly complete, says MACC chief.

After group put on terror list, Hadi slams Gulf states as Zionist allies

After group put on terror list, Hadi slams Gulf states as Zionist allies

'These are the same countries... within the International Masonic-Zionist network,' says PAS president.

BN's infighting could cost it T'ganu, other states – analyst

BN's infighting could cost it T'ganu, other states – analyst

Universiti Utara professor believes while Harapan is weak, BN's internal problems could hand them several states.

 

Ousted Zimbabwe finance minister in court to face corruption charges

Ousted Zimbabwe finance minister in court to face corruption charges

Ignatius Chombo is among those detained by the military before Robert Mugabe resigned.

Nazri: Motion to keep Umno top two uncontested to be tabled

Nazri: Motion to keep Umno top two uncontested to be tabled

He is also reported as saying that Zahid is the 'rightful heir' to the party's deputy post.

DPM: Education policy should not change when minister changes

DPM: Education policy should not change when minister changes

Zahid agrees that a national education commission should be set up and says students are not 'lab rats'.

JKP CEO under MACC and internal probes, says Zainal

JKP CEO under MACC and internal probes, says Zainal

JKP Sdn Bhd chairperson adds that the CEO was only appointed to his post in May this year.

PAS rep questions Jamal's presence at school

PAS rep questions Jamal's presence at school

Cempaka assemblyperson questions purported presence of Sg Besar Umno chief at a school function this morning.

Selangor Umno wants to be back in driver’s seat

Selangor Umno wants to be back in driver’s seat

Nine years of being in the opposition have been a lesson to S'gor Umno to ensure history doesn't repeat in GE14.

Hindraf's 10th anniversary an opportune moment to rethink its role

Hindraf's 10th anniversary an opportune moment to rethink its role

COMMENT | The movement was crucial in awakening the Indian community’s outrage, but should now broaden its narrative.

Edra power poised to raise RM5.28b for Malacca plant

Edra power poised to raise RM5.28b for Malacca plant

They will finance via sukuk Malaysia's largest power plant project by year-end, for which TNB is the sole customer.

A clarion call for all Malaysians to save the nation

A clarion call for all Malaysians to save the nation

LETTER | We all must unite to avoid demise as our nation-building has veered away from the Constitution and Rukunegara.

MP questions alleged lack of open tender for new English textbooks

MP questions alleged lack of open tender for new English textbooks

Zairil Khir Johari says the previous textbooks were subject to open tenders annually, wants MOE to clarify.

MyDaftar chief chided as federal gov't 'apologist'

MyDaftar chief chided as federal gov't 'apologist'

UPDATED 2.10PM | Opposition leaders slam Siva for calling Putrajaya 'sincere' in resolving woes of stateless Indians.

Atheism is not 'unconstitutional' in Malaysia

Atheism is not 'unconstitutional' in Malaysia

LETTER | Nowhere does our Constitution state that atheism is prohibited in any manner whatsoever.

Application for BR1M 2018 opens on Monday

Application for BR1M 2018 opens on Monday

Application and update of information will commence on Monday until Dec 31.

PM horrified by terrorist attack on Al Rawda mosque

PM horrified by terrorist attack on Al Rawda mosque

'My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones,” tweets Najib.

 

Panic on London's Oxford Street after reports of shooting

Panic on London's Oxford Street after reports of shooting

However, police found no evidence of gunfire, casualties or any suspects.

Apatheism beats atheism

Apatheism beats atheism

Apathy is the biggest threat to both religions and non-religions.

Putrajaya cannot trample human rights just to please foreign powers

Putrajaya cannot trample human rights just to please foreign powers

COMMENT | Unless Malaysia strives to protect minorities and the oppressed, UNHRC seat is a pointless goal.

Johor Malay opposition leaders ready to sit down with Umno

Johor Malay opposition leaders ready to sit down with Umno

State Harapan leaders agree to sultan's decree for Malay leaders to sit together to discuss Malay, Muslim issues.

N Korea replaces soldiers after defector's border dash

N Korea replaces soldiers after defector's border dash

It also fortified a section of its border where a N Korean soldier defected last week.

Yoursay: National identity doesn’t justify quashing English schools

Yoursay: National identity doesn’t justify quashing English schools

YOURSAY | ‘Are we less Malaysian now than when there were English-medium schools?’

Freedom of religion includes freedom of no religion, argue lawyers

Freedom of religion includes freedom of no religion, argue lawyers

The lawyers disagree with a deputy minister's interpretation of the constitution.

BN's loss baffles ex-MB; PKR leaders upset over flood aid

BN's loss baffles ex-MB; PKR leaders upset over flood aid

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

No one is free from religion in Malaysia

No one is free from religion in Malaysia

If non-Muslims think they are free from religion in this country, they are mistaken.