Archive - 19 December 2017

Polis tahan wanita pukul ibu guna mangga pintu

Polis tahan wanita pukul ibu guna mangga pintu

Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut ACP Anuar Omar berkata wanita berusia 21 tahun itu ditahan di Bayan Lepas.

Wisma Putra: UN council vote shows world opposed to Jerusalem move

Wisma Putra: UN council vote shows world opposed to Jerusalem move

M'sia will also support Turkey's call for the issue to be brought to the General Assembly.

MTEM: Kerajaan perlu jawab persoalan Daim

MTEM: Kerajaan perlu jawab persoalan Daim

MTEM juga bangkit soalan jika negara mendapat hasil sewajarnya dengan pelaburan yang dibawa China.

Saman Guan Eng dan See-To selesai luar mahkamah

Saman Guan Eng dan See-To selesai luar mahkamah

Kedua mereka setuju gugurkan saman malu masing-masing di Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur hari ini.

Eric See-To, Guan Eng settle defamation suits

Eric See-To, Guan Eng settle defamation suits

See-To says mutual agreement means he had not defamed Penang CM.

Dugaan Cikgu Azizan belum berakhir

Dugaan Cikgu Azizan belum berakhir

Keluarga murid cadang saman Cikgu Azizan, petik laporan media tempatan.

Pembantu Rosmah: Cukuplah pembangkang pergunakan artis

Pembantu Rosmah: Cukuplah pembangkang pergunakan artis

Rakyat tidak bodoh beri undi pada pembangkang hanya kerana heret artis ke pentas ceramah, kata Datuk Rizal Mansor.

Thai DPM told to sort out luxury watch, diamond ring controversy

Thai DPM told to sort out luxury watch, diamond ring controversy

Thai PM says no one is protecting his deputy on this issue.

MTEM takes swipe at Robert Kuok, says tycoons got rich from cronyism

MTEM takes swipe at Robert Kuok, says tycoons got rich from cronyism

Millionaires can't deny 'good ties with the gov't' is what made them rich, says MTEM head.

Grow vegetables at home to reduce daily expenses, says Perlis MB

Grow vegetables at home to reduce daily expenses, says Perlis MB

Azlan Man urges people of Perlis to cultivate chillies, sawi, cabbages and kankung.

Possible revisions to country's map - Wan Junaidi

Possible revisions to country's map - Wan Junaidi

Map may have to be redrawn after new findings over the country’s territorial waters, says minister.

Change in schedule, 'slight delay' led to Tian Chua's arrest warrant

Change in schedule, 'slight delay' led to Tian Chua's arrest warrant

Lawyer Latheefa Koya says Chua's legal team will meet judge tomorrow to get warrant cancelled.

Cops urged to drop probe on UM prof over article on radicalism

Cops urged to drop probe on UM prof over article on radicalism

Lawyers for Liberty says the investigation is tantamount to an attack on academia and free speech.

Categorise airports until price mechanism ready, says Firefly CEO

Categorise airports until price mechanism ready, says Firefly CEO

Airlines chief insists that airports should be separated by category until price mechanism implemented.

Do good, forbid evil - Dr M's advice to artistes

Do good, forbid evil - Dr M's advice to artistes

'Artistes have many followers so you have to use your influence to do good,' ex-PM tells actor Farid Kamil.

Johari rebuts Dr M's 'reckless' claims about Najib-era BNM losses

Johari rebuts Dr M's 'reckless' claims about Najib-era BNM losses

He says US$39.6b 'loss' between 2013-2015 not due to mismanagement as stated by ex-PM.

Minister: Armed forces ready to serve in Jerusalem for peace in Palestine

Minister: Armed forces ready to serve in Jerusalem for peace in Palestine

Role ensures that stability of the West Bank is guaranteed and image of Islam safeguarded.

65 media workers killed worldwide in 2017, media watchdog says

65 media workers killed worldwide in 2017, media watchdog says

The five most dangerous countries are Syria, Mexico, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Philippines, says Reporters Without Borders. 

Why is Executive commenting on this, Ambiga asks PM's aide

Why is Executive commenting on this, Ambiga asks PM's aide

She says it does not bode well for the EC that the executive feels the need to defend them.

Suhakam to probe latest custodial death

Suhakam to probe latest custodial death

Mother offers contradictory account of circumstances leading to G Ganeshwaran's death.

PAS: Expect more 'strange' antics from Dr M

PAS: Expect more 'strange' antics from Dr M

PAS veep says Mahathir indulging in 'politics of desperation' with GE14 around the corner.

ECRL a sweetheart deal for China, says Bersatu strategist

ECRL a sweetheart deal for China, says Bersatu strategist

Rais Hussin says the project will only saddle Malaysians with huge debts that are not self-sustaining.

Court dismisses review by 10 U-Thant residents on SPE construction

Court dismisses review by 10 U-Thant residents on SPE construction

High Court rules that the highway serves the public, and that residential concerns have been addressed.

US blames N Korea for 'WannaCry' cyber attack

US blames N Korea for 'WannaCry' cyber attack

Trump administration publicly fingers rogue nation for unleashing the ransomware that hit 150 countries earlier this year.

Arrest warrant issued against Tian Chua

Arrest warrant issued against Tian Chua

This comes after the Batu MP failed to appear in court to appeal against his sedition conviction.

Would Daim, Mahathir prefer ECRL to be foreign owned?

Would Daim, Mahathir prefer ECRL to be foreign owned?

MP SPEAKS | Although funded by a loan from China, control will remain in M’sian hands.

Malaysian among three arrested in Bali for drugs

Malaysian among three arrested in Bali for drugs

The man and two other foreigners were arrested in separate cases, and could face the death penalty if convicted.

Poll shows Umno's Malay support dwindling, no reason for Harapan to cheer

Poll shows Umno's Malay support dwindling, no reason for Harapan to cheer

Harapan registered the lowest Malay support at 13 percent, according to Invoke's poll.

'Each Malaysian owes RM29,134 in debt?'

'Each Malaysian owes RM29,134 in debt?'

COMMENT | 'We have greater gross external assets - the world owes us more than we owe the world.'

Dr M files suit against Najib and gov't over forex RCI

Dr M files suit against Najib and gov't over forex RCI

Former PM names all six RCI members along with Najib and the cabinet as defendants.

Imams Sdn Bhd complies with gov't directive to cancel service

Imams Sdn Bhd complies with gov't directive to cancel service

Company to ensure smooth transition of data on umrah travelling system to safeguard interests of pilgrims.

MACC to quiz S'gor MB's brother Azwan over graft claims

MACC to quiz S'gor MB's brother Azwan over graft claims

UPDATE 3.20PM | This follows Azwan Ali's meeting with deputy minister Razali Ibrahim.

Redelineation allegations aimed at masking opposition's woes, says PM's aide

Redelineation allegations aimed at masking opposition's woes, says PM's aide

UPDATED 1.55PM | Tengku Sariffuddin says opposition 'running down' own country for political gain.

Malaysians remain cautious over state of economy

Malaysians remain cautious over state of economy

However, the economy continues to show signs of positive growth, with GDP recording a 6.2pct growth.

Bar allowed to pose questions on CJ, COA president to apex court

Bar allowed to pose questions on CJ, COA president to apex court

UPDATED 3.15PM | High Court permits five out of six constitutional questions on the two appointments.

Triad war caused Johor murder, says Zahid

Triad war caused Johor murder, says Zahid

According to reports, there were also bounties on the victim, believed to be a leader of an underworld organisation. 

Report: Expect parliament dissolution in late Feb

Report: Expect parliament dissolution in late Feb

Sin Chew Daily says special parliament sitting may happen in January.

Sufficient mechanisms in Harapan to keep Dr M in check, forum told

Sufficient mechanisms in Harapan to keep Dr M in check, forum told

After citing an 'Atilla the hun' analogy, Rafizi asks, 'Why are you so afraid of a 92-year old guy?'

How will China investments impact GE14?

How will China investments impact GE14?

COMMENT | Can Najib's 'pivot to China' be used to sway votes in the next general election?

Lighting up the sky for Xmas

Lighting up the sky for Xmas

A Christmas tree is seen in the foreground of the KLCC Petronas Twin Towers, as the Yuletide season approaches.

T'ganu sets up security unit in mosques to curb crime

T'ganu sets up security unit in mosques to curb crime

The move is to reinforce security at mosques, in addition to CCTV cameras and guards.

S'pore issues more financial bans related to 1MDB scandal

S'pore issues more financial bans related to 1MDB scandal

It permanently bars Yeo Jiawei, a former wealth manager, from managing financial services firms.  

The low non-Muslim enrolment rates in the armed forces

The low non-Muslim enrolment rates in the armed forces

LETTER | The call for higher enrolment has been ongoing for decades and it's time we addressed the reasons.

Teachers need our continuous support

Teachers need our continuous support

LETTER | The focus must not be merely on finding the teachers' mistakes and mete out punishments.

Yoursay: Which part of 'interim' PM does PAS not understand?

Yoursay: Which part of 'interim' PM does PAS not understand?

YOURSAY | What can be worse than being ruled by the current bunch of kleptocrats?

Hundreds of teachers turn up in court, 'Cikgu Azizan' discharged

Hundreds of teachers turn up in court, 'Cikgu Azizan' discharged

UPDATED 11.32AM | AG Chambers withdraws the charge against a teacher accused of slapping his student.

Pence delays Egypt, Israel trip amid Jerusalem move backlash

Pence delays Egypt, Israel trip amid Jerusalem move backlash

The US vice president also postponed his trip in order to stay in Washington to vote on a tax overhaul plan. 

Top 10 news and 2017 newsmaker - you decide

Top 10 news and 2017 newsmaker - you decide

POLL | This year we have added a new category – Malaysiakini’s most popular commenter.

So what is KLIA2 if it's not a low-cost terminal, asks Pua

So what is KLIA2 if it's not a low-cost terminal, asks Pua

'Malaysians are rightly confused with the shifting terminologies and inconsistent definitions.'

Amtrak train on new route derails in Washington state

Amtrak train on new route derails in Washington state

At least three riders were killed, and about 100 more injured, say reports. 

Welcoming racists and bigots into Harapan

Welcoming racists and bigots into Harapan

DAP is in no position to stop extreme Malay right-wing elements within Harapan.

‘Abstain from voting? Do something instead’

‘Abstain from voting? Do something instead’

Panellists at recent forums tell youths planning to not vote in GE14 to do something more 'useful'.  

With no pay, Filipino cousins dream of Christmas back home

With no pay, Filipino cousins dream of Christmas back home

Both Sara and Joy have had their cases referred to the Labour Dept with the help of Tenaganita.

Kinohimitsu Partners With Institut Jantung Negara To Launch Healthy-Eating Cookbook in aid of fund raising for IJN Foundation

Kinohimitsu Partners With Institut Jantung Negara To Launch Healthy-Eating Cookbook in aid of fund raising for IJN Foundation

Fund Raising RM100K Cheque Presentation to IJN Foundation

Cops hunt JB killers; Harapan to name PM next month

Cops hunt JB killers; Harapan to name PM next month

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

Yoursay: Mas Ermieyati, Nazri, Najib – who to believe in Imams flap?

Yoursay: Mas Ermieyati, Nazri, Najib – who to believe in Imams flap?

YOURSAY | Yet another episode of 'Comedy of Errors'. It looks like no one knows the script.