Archive - 12 December 2017

Number of flood victims in Kota Belud increases to 409

Number of flood victims in Kota Belud increases to 409

As of 8pm, 26 villages affected by floods, with nine roads closed.

Tiada rakyat Malaysia terlibat dalam letupan di New York

Tiada rakyat Malaysia terlibat dalam letupan di New York

Konsulat Jeneral Malaysia di New York akan terus memantau keadaan di sana.

Perlis Raja, Raja Muda to attend gathering in support of Palestine

Perlis Raja, Raja Muda to attend gathering in support of Palestine

State mufti will also deliver sermon at the 'Ruler leads the ummah: Palestine issue' gathering.

Nong Chik distributes aid to 1,000 Lembah Pantai students

Nong Chik distributes aid to 1,000 Lembah Pantai students

The aid will ease the burden of people in the area, Lembah Pantai Umno chief says.

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2017-12-12

Minister: Gov’t will uphold non-refoulement of Rohingya refugees

Minister: Gov’t will uphold non-refoulement of Rohingya refugees

Shahidan Kassim gives assurance that aid will be provided until refugees resettled or repatriated.

Selangor BN hands over declaration defending sultan

Selangor BN hands over declaration defending sultan

The declaration is intended as a follow up to the assembly held in the ruler's honour last Sunday.

Peguam AS terkejut dilarang berjumpa Anwar

Peguam AS terkejut dilarang berjumpa Anwar

Beliau berkata, hak untuk bertemu penasihat perundangan ketika menjalani hukuman penjara adalah perkara asas.

Publisher sues Kedai Buku 1Malaysia for a year's worth of arrears

Publisher sues Kedai Buku 1Malaysia for a year's worth of arrears

Fixi claims owed RM100,000 by KB1M for books purchased for its stores around the country.

Zam accuses Utusan of putting words in S'gor sultan's mouth

Zam accuses Utusan of putting words in S'gor sultan's mouth

Ex-minister claims newspaper trying to sow discord with 'evidence' of Mahathir's arrogance.

US lawyer appalled by Zahid denying access to Anwar

US lawyer appalled by Zahid denying access to Anwar

Kimberley Motley says that refusing Anwar access to his legal advisor 'paints M'sia in a bad light'.

US House lawmakers seek probe of Trump misconduct accusations

US House lawmakers seek probe of Trump misconduct accusations

Some 50 female Democratic lawmakers call for a congressional investigation.

PTPTN tak mahu anak muda terbeban hutang

PTPTN tak mahu anak muda terbeban hutang

Bagi menghakis label pemberi dan pengutip hutang, PTPTN tawarkan menabung bagi tujuan pendidikan tinggi.

I'm sorry, Rafizi tells minister's 'brother' over mix-up

I'm sorry, Rafizi tells minister's 'brother' over mix-up

UPDATED 7.30PM | 'I apologise to Raslan Dahlan, but not Rahman Dahlan,' PKR veep says.

Limited edition VW Beetles sell out online in just 20 minutes

Limited edition VW Beetles sell out online in just 20 minutes

The 12 Beetles retailed on online marketplace Lazada for RM112,112 each.

Communist Party meet at Umno AGM nothing new, insists Ku Nan

Communist Party meet at Umno AGM nothing new, insists Ku Nan

Cordial relations between the BN and CPC began during Abdul Razak Hussein's administration.

'Saya boleh jadi PM sementara jika rakyat terdesak'

'Saya boleh jadi PM sementara jika rakyat terdesak'

Jika tiada orang lain mahu jawatan PM kerajaan sementara, Dr Mahathir Mohamad sedia dicalonkan.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe set to make stopover in Malaysia

Zimbabwe's Mugabe set to make stopover in Malaysia

The former president will first visit Singapore for medical checks.

Dr M downplays returning as PM, says it will be born of desperation

Dr M downplays returning as PM, says it will be born of desperation

UPDATED 6.54PM | 'If people are desperate and cannot find anybody else (for the post), then maybe...'

The DDA reforms bring little change for human rights

The DDA reforms bring little change for human rights

LETTER | Amendments only applies to new sentences, stifles judicial independence and is open to wide interpretation.

I'm an angry man who burns things, quips Dr M

I'm an angry man who burns things, quips Dr M

UPDATED 6.40PM | Ex-PM says he no longer deserves titles from S'gor since 'I'm going to set fire to the country'.

Report: MCMC summons TMI execs over forex RCI op-ed

Report: MCMC summons TMI execs over forex RCI op-ed

UPDATED 6.09PM | MCMC urges room for a 'fair and thorough' investigation to be carried out.

Jamal should whip his 'DAP insiders' for fake news, says Pua

Jamal should whip his 'DAP insiders' for fake news, says Pua

Selangor DAP rubbishes claim of a plan to make Zaid Ibrahim menteri besar of Selangor.

Remand extended for former Perak district police chief

Remand extended for former Perak district police chief

MACC officers find almost RM1m in cash and jewellery in the cop's home.

Dr M and Siti Hasmah set good example by returning awards

Dr M and Siti Hasmah set good example by returning awards

COMMENT | In a time when people are craving titles, the couple have done the right thing.

Prominent Aussie opposition lawmaker quits over claims of China links

Prominent Aussie opposition lawmaker quits over claims of China links

UPDATED 4.34PM | Senator Sam Dastyari's resignation comes amid Australia's ban on foreign political donations. 

GE14: Win or lose, can we be honourable about it?

GE14: Win or lose, can we be honourable about it?

LETTER | The nation remains pregnant with hope to be done with the 14th general election.

Jamal's DAP 'insiders' reveal plan to make Zaid S'gor MB

Jamal's DAP 'insiders' reveal plan to make Zaid S'gor MB

Controversial Umno man also tells Dr M to leave S'gor if he can't accept Sultan Sharafuddin as head of state.

Segamat Tamil school surviving despite deprivation

Segamat Tamil school surviving despite deprivation

LETTER | Why has the education ministry failed to relocate and assist this dilapidated school?

45 plots of land sold without open tender under Ku Nan, claim MPs

45 plots of land sold without open tender under Ku Nan, claim MPs

UPDATED 4.31PM | However, the KL mayor maintains the usual procedure was adhered to in all these transactions.

Comparing car leasing with rental and hire-purchase

Comparing car leasing with rental and hire-purchase

LETTER | It is hard to believe that the 'benefits' offered by leasing, car rental or taxi companies come at no cost.

Court to hear merits on bid to challenge CMA's constitutionality

Court to hear merits on bid to challenge CMA's constitutionality

The KL High Court sets Jan 4 next year to hear the merits of lawmaker Sivarasa's application. 

Kita Lawan trial for PKR trio put on hold

Kita Lawan trial for PKR trio put on hold

The High Court has allowed a stay on proceedings pending the disposal of another similar case. 

Don't complain about pricey durians, jokes new China envoy

Don't complain about pricey durians, jokes new China envoy

Look at the issue in a positive light and increase cultivation of good quality durian, says Bai Tian.

涉嫌对付吹哨者,反贪会查8政府机构

涉嫌对付吹哨者,反贪会查8政府机构

反贪会开档调查8个涉嫌对付揭弊职员的公家单位和机构。

Siti Hasmah: My husband did not force me to return royal awards

Siti Hasmah: My husband did not force me to return royal awards

The wife of Dr Mahathir says she did so on her own accord to support her husband.

Family of dead Dutch model seeks Interpol intervention

Family of dead Dutch model seeks Interpol intervention

Refusing to buy Malaysian police's 'sudden death' classification, they want a probe into possible foul play.

S'gor sultan acknowledges return of awards by Mahathir, wife

S'gor sultan acknowledges return of awards by Mahathir, wife

 A statement from the palace says the ruler accepted the return of the awards 'without objection'.

Report: MACC probing GLCs, gov't agency for 'punishing' whistleblowers

Report: MACC probing GLCs, gov't agency for 'punishing' whistleblowers

Workers who expose graft and power abuse are often ill-treated, transferred or sacked by their employers, reports BH. 

Sports Ministry should take lead in regulating running events

Sports Ministry should take lead in regulating running events

MP SPEAKS | Vast majority of running events are not approved by the sports commissioner.

Police expected to quiz Zaid tomorrow

Police expected to quiz Zaid tomorrow

The ex-minister believes this is related to his recent tweets on the Selangor sultan.

Factbox: Women who have accused Trump of inappropriate conduct

Factbox: Women who have accused Trump of inappropriate conduct

List of 14 women who have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.

Women accusing Trump of sexual misconduct seek congressional probe

Women accusing Trump of sexual misconduct seek congressional probe

More than a dozen women have accused Trump of making unwanted sexual advances.

Minister's remark on sending troops to Jerusalem reckless

Minister's remark on sending troops to Jerusalem reckless

COMMENT | 'Hishammuddin's ill-advised declaration will harm Malaysia in the long run without even achieving the intended aim.'

Malaysian army ready for what?

Malaysian army ready for what?

ADUN SPEAKS | Irresponsible of defence minister to say Malaysia ready to send troops to the Middle East.

Putin, in Syria, says mission accomplished, orders partial Russian pull-out

Putin, in Syria, says mission accomplished, orders partial Russian pull-out

The Kremlin first launched air strikes in Syria in September 2015.

EU tells Israel it rejects Trump's Jerusalem move

EU tells Israel it rejects Trump's Jerusalem move

Israeli PM Netanyahu met a firm rebuff from EU foreign ministers.

Subra: Malaysian Indian Blueprint must not be viewed negatively

Subra: Malaysian Indian Blueprint must not be viewed negatively

It is the Indian community’s right and it should not be criticised with negative thoughts, says the MIC president.

Yoursay: How can Umno condone Jamal’s actions?

Yoursay: How can Umno condone Jamal’s actions?

YOURSAY | ‘Thank you, Jamal, for reminding us why we need a change of office-bearers.’

Not the first time a minister puts the foot in his mouth

Not the first time a minister puts the foot in his mouth

Politicians never admit to the offending statements they uttered once a hue and a cry are raised.

Awang Adek denies Annuar returning to PMB

Awang Adek denies Annuar returning to PMB

Mere rumours that former Mara chairperson and Umno info chief Annuar Musa is returning to Mara, says current chairperson.

Subway bomber wounds self, three victims in New York

Subway bomber wounds self, three victims in New York

Authorities say it was an attempted terrorist attack in the commuter hub by a Bangladeshi man.

Yoursay: So EPU to tell Sheila what we already know?

Yoursay: So EPU to tell Sheila what we already know?

YOURSAY | ‘Which part of Sheila’s remark does Abdul Rahman not understand?’

Dr M, wife surrender S'gor awards; Zaid stands by criticism of sultan

Dr M, wife surrender S'gor awards; Zaid stands by criticism of sultan

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