Archive - 27 November 2017

Number of flood evacuees in K'tan increases to 1,078

Number of flood evacuees in K'tan increases to 1,078

All of them are being provided temporary shelter at 23 relief shelters in seven districts.

Jong-nam's underwear soiled with faeces, court told

Jong-nam's underwear soiled with faeces, court told

It was a sign of poisoning, HKL forensic consultant testifies.

'Pro-M'sia' Pandikar rubbishes claims East and West M'sia were equal territories

'Pro-M'sia' Pandikar rubbishes claims East and West M'sia were equal territories

"As a Sabahan, I had never felt my rights were eroded or violated,' he says when launching his book.

Youths are the leaders of tomorrow, but we must be trained today

Youths are the leaders of tomorrow, but we must be trained today

COMMENT | That means giving space for youths to express their opinions and support to articulate their views.

Migrant workers’ i-Kads still not recognised as valid IDs

Migrant workers’ i-Kads still not recognised as valid IDs

AUDIT REPORT | Migrant workers still getting arrested because police have trouble verifying i-Kads.

Former tennis coach charged with molesting boy

Former tennis coach charged with molesting boy

Nik Muhamad Nik Ibrahim, 35, is already serving time at the Kajang prison, for another offence. 

Mindef's project for EC725 helicopters failed to be completed

Mindef's project for EC725 helicopters failed to be completed

AUDIT REPORT | Audit checks find that the rest of the project will be completed through another tender.

Pope starts Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis

Pope starts Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis

Advisers have cautioned him against saying the word 'Rohingya', fearing retaliation against the Christians in Myanmar.

Johor TOL applications delayed by up to nine years

Johor TOL applications delayed by up to nine years

AUDIT REPORT | Report reveals delays of up to 108 months by the Batu Pahat and Mersing land offices.

Focus on disengaging domestic far right extremism

Focus on disengaging domestic far right extremism

LETTER | We should promote dialogue and tolerance to prevent the defamation of religion, religious values, beliefs, and cultures.

Teen: Cops beat me with rubber hose, poured toilet water into my nostrils

Teen: Cops beat me with rubber hose, poured toilet water into my nostrils

Deputy police chief says there is no proof of abuse but promises a thorough investigation.

Why isn't Bung going after Mavcom?

Why isn't Bung going after Mavcom?

LETTER | Mavcom is looking to standardise the same PSC for KLIA & klia2, further increasing ticket prices.

'I feel sorry for Muslims in Selangor'

'I feel sorry for Muslims in Selangor'

COMMENT | 'When it comes to matters of Islam and its institutions, it matters little if you are living in states led by PKR, PAS or Umno.'

Nod to ministries, depts and agencies in latest audit report

Nod to ministries, depts and agencies in latest audit report

The report also moots the setting up of an investigation committee to deal with irregularities, extravagance and wastage.

Dengue tops list of infectious diseases with over 70k cases

Dengue tops list of infectious diseases with over 70k cases

PARLIAMENT | HFMD second in list with 26,030 cases since 2015, says Health Ministry.

Ku Nan claims 'slow learners go to UiTM' remark misinterpreted

Ku Nan claims 'slow learners go to UiTM' remark misinterpreted

Cheras Umno chief leaps to Ku Nan's defence, saying that minister was only stating facts.

Sungai Besi airbase relocation will begin next month

Sungai Besi airbase relocation will begin next month

Neither 1MDB nor Putrajaya owes money for the relocation process.

Opposition's bloc vote fumble their own doing, says speaker

Opposition's bloc vote fumble their own doing, says speaker

UPDATED 8.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Kapar MP admits his mistake and resigns as secretary whip.

Shooting of defector by North an armistice violation, says S Korea

Shooting of defector by North an armistice violation, says S Korea

S Korea's defence minister warns North not to violate armistice agreement again.

Ministry says still too early to point fingers in massive data leak

Ministry says still too early to point fingers in massive data leak

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister adds probe ongoing after question asked over MCMC's role in data breach.

Retract 'threat to Muslims' remark, Bersih tells Jasa director

Retract 'threat to Muslims' remark, Bersih tells Jasa director

Instead of spreading false news, engage with NGOs to recover funds from 1MDB, Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz told.

DAP rep ejected from Perak assembly on last day of sitting

DAP rep ejected from Perak assembly on last day of sitting

PERAK DUN | Howard Lee says he was ejected over wanting to refer BN rep to rights committee for alleged swearing.

Supermax chair Rafidah backs MD convicted for insider trading

Supermax chair Rafidah backs MD convicted for insider trading

'The board and company stand strongly behind Stanley Thai in these trying times,' says Rafidah Aziz.

Waste of time, says judge as Mukhriz vs Tunku Aziz hearing vacated

Waste of time, says judge as Mukhriz vs Tunku Aziz hearing vacated

Judge is not pleased that the hearing for the defamation suit had to be called off, ticks off lawyers.

ECRL will consume large tracts of forest reserves

ECRL will consume large tracts of forest reserves

The EIA report on wildlife mitigation plans does not appear to be in place. 

Zahid urged to probe fake NRD form, police report lodged

Zahid urged to probe fake NRD form, police report lodged

The fake form for the stateless says those applying for ICs must vote for BN in the coming election.

'MyKad for votes' - Rosmah's aide demands apology from DAP rep

'MyKad for votes' - Rosmah's aide demands apology from DAP rep

Rizal claims this is a clear example of DAP leaders spreading false information without checking.

Wan Azizah questions Jasa chief's RM20k monthly wage

Wan Azizah questions Jasa chief's RM20k monthly wage

UPDATED 5.24PM | PARLIAMENT | She says this is more than the communications minister's monthly salary of RM14,907.

Kuok tells of his communist brother and role in ending the MCP

Kuok tells of his communist brother and role in ending the MCP

Despite relocating to HK, Kuok says he was often sought by M'sian gov't to help convey messages to Communist China.

PKR Youth: People skipping meals, yet gov't claims high income target on track

PKR Youth: People skipping meals, yet gov't claims high income target on track

Nik Nazmi says Merdeka Centre's latest survey contradicts rosy economic picture painted by the gov't.

Only bankrupt politicians use religion to instil fear, says minister

Only bankrupt politicians use religion to instil fear, says minister

According to Salleh Keruak, it is ironic that the ones who complain about the divide are the ones causing it.

MyPPP man calls MIC hopeful for Cameron seat a 'copycat'

MyPPP man calls MIC hopeful for Cameron seat a 'copycat'

Sivarraajh has been accused of 'copying' MyPPP head M Kayveas' programmes in the constituency.

Mom kept billionaire from profiteering at the expense of the poor

Mom kept billionaire from profiteering at the expense of the poor

Robert Kuok says his mother had drilled into him never to engage in profiteering in essential goods.

Foreign markets provide better yield for EPF

Foreign markets provide better yield for EPF

Finance Ministry says EPF's exposure abroad has increased fivefold since 2010.

Bilqis Hijjas acquitted of 'insulting' yellow balloon charge

Bilqis Hijjas acquitted of 'insulting' yellow balloon charge

UPDATED 11.53AM | Magistrate once again clears dance producer for dropping balloons on PM.

Najib will win big in GE14 due to Indian support, claims Nalla

Najib will win big in GE14 due to Indian support, claims Nalla

The community will say that Najib is the greatest PM so far, senator tells a Deepavali event.

1MDB's impact on country's economy low, reiterates Putrajaya

1MDB's impact on country's economy low, reiterates Putrajaya

The gov't also says PM has urged the business community not to allow the issue to obscure reality. 

The gov't should take over maintenance of low-cost housing

The gov't should take over maintenance of low-cost housing

ADUN SPEAKS | Those in low-income groups find it difficult to fully participate in management committees. 

追溯个资外泄源头:通讯委的防手机盗用系统

追溯个资外泄源头:通讯委的防手机盗用系统

更新 今特写 电讯公司所流出的用户个资,外泄源头或可追溯至通讯委员会的防手机盗用系统。

From Malay shareholding to PM's aide, Kuok recounts path to MISC disposal

From Malay shareholding to PM's aide, Kuok recounts path to MISC disposal

Robert Kuok's upcoming memoir explains the roles played by ex-PMs Razak and Hussein in MISC.

Employers cannot retrench their workers at will

Employers cannot retrench their workers at will

LETTER | Employers must plan a smooth retrenchment exercise to protect the interest and welfare of their employees.

Faltering the art of politics

Faltering the art of politics

LETTER | 'What do we have now in the opposition, other than a list of rejects from the past dictatorial BN regime?'

Indonesia raises Bali volcano alert to highest level

Indonesia raises Bali volcano alert to highest level

It warns of 'imminent risk' of a larger eruption of the Mount Agung volcano and tells residents near the summit to evacuate.

Umno, just don’t come to Sarawak

Umno, just don’t come to Sarawak

Many state leaders are wary of the toxicity that Umno will bring, and with good reason.

Najib's Malaysia: A Saudi beneficiary or a Chinese protectorate?

Najib's Malaysia: A Saudi beneficiary or a Chinese protectorate?

Unlike the Malaysia of my youth, which was much like the 'Golden Age of Malacca'.

Massive data leak trail leads to MCMC's phone blocking system

Massive data leak trail leads to MCMC's phone blocking system

SPECIAL REPORT | Leaked telco data part of a larger trove of stolen data highlighted by Lowyat.net on Oct 19.

Speaker's arrest puts Indonesia parliament in graft spotlight, again

Speaker's arrest puts Indonesia parliament in graft spotlight, again

A watchdog has singled out its Parliament as its most corrupt institution.

What's in the biggest data theft in Malaysian history?

What's in the biggest data theft in Malaysian history?

KINIGUIDE | Malaysiakini breaks down the nature and implications of the data theft for you.

The real problem of the Malay community

The real problem of the Malay community

'Malay unity' is toxic to Malay society.

Number of Kelantan flood victims rises to 317

Number of Kelantan flood victims rises to 317

Continuous heavy rain since yesterday has caused some low-lying areas in several districts to flood.

Yoursay: Dr M, the nation was let down by you first

Yoursay: Dr M, the nation was let down by you first

YOURSAY | ‘The youths want to change the system so that what you did before won't be repeated.’

PAS man defects to Bersatu; tycoon speaks up on Chinese role in SEA

PAS man defects to Bersatu; tycoon speaks up on Chinese role in SEA

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

Yoursay: If sincere, gov't could easily give stateless Indians ICs

Yoursay: If sincere, gov't could easily give stateless Indians ICs

YOURSAY | 'I think this problem could be solved within one year, if those in charge actually meant it.'