Archive - 20 December 2017

Cabinet to discuss setting up M’sian embassy in Palestine

Cabinet to discuss setting up M’sian embassy in Palestine

Hishammuddin says that the matter is expected to be on Cabinet agenda for 2018.

PM: M’sia will voice objection to Jerusalem move at UN

PM: M’sia will voice objection to Jerusalem move at UN

Najib says M'sia strongly supports draft resolution on rejecting recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital. 

Hakam takes gov't to task over daily's Wang Kelian exposé

Hakam takes gov't to task over daily's Wang Kelian exposé

Ambiga wants Suhakam to follow up NST investigative report on alleged trafficking cover-up.

Putrajaya stepping up flood preparations, says Shahidan

Putrajaya stepping up flood preparations, says Shahidan

Disaster management capacity and facilities at relief centres to be upgraded.

Duterte declares ceasefire with communists for Christmas

Duterte declares ceasefire with communists for Christmas

Ceasefire will allow Filipinos to have 'stress-free' Christmas despite breakdown in peace talks.

Fisherman gets 115 years’ jail for raping daughter

Fisherman gets 115 years’ jail for raping daughter

Accused charged in two proceedings in separate Sessions Courts.

S'gor, Penang told to use public funds for political parties

S'gor, Penang told to use public funds for political parties

Analyst says Harapan need not wait until capturing Putrajaya to introduce anti-corruption reforms.

Kelantan’s slow pace of development is deliberate, says deputy MB

Kelantan’s slow pace of development is deliberate, says deputy MB

According to Mohd Amar, locals will get left behind if development is too rapid.

DPM: Putrajaya to announce resolution on Jerusalem at Friday rally

DPM: Putrajaya to announce resolution on Jerusalem at Friday rally

Zahid says prime minister expected to announce resolution at nonpartisan 'Save Jerusalem' rally.

Fuel prices up across the board

Fuel prices up across the board

RON95 and RON97 will cost two sen more while diesel to cost three sen more, effective midnight.

PKR Youth duo hint at tourist figure cover-up, Nazri calls them 'ignoramus'

PKR Youth duo hint at tourist figure cover-up, Nazri calls them 'ignoramus'

The pair claims Tourism Ministry source revealed figures for Sept and Oct have declined, blames new tax.

Widow calls for probe into husband's death in police shootout

Widow calls for probe into husband's death in police shootout

Postmortem shows angle of bullet not consistent with police shootout, says widow's lawyer.

Malays never really supported Dr M, claims Annuar

Malays never really supported Dr M, claims Annuar

Ex-PM only ever supported because of his ‘Umno-ness’, not his ‘Mahathir-ness’, says info chief.

Malaysia is not a failed state, insists deputy minister

Malaysia is not a failed state, insists deputy minister

Chua Tee Yong also rebuts allegation that Bank Negara’s international reserves are dwindling.

Stop probing UM prof immediately over article on radicalism, says SIS

Stop probing UM prof immediately over article on radicalism, says SIS

Advocacy group also urges public to push back against the 'intimidation of academics'. 

Wan Azizah to appeal RM2m damages awarded to Felda, FGV

Wan Azizah to appeal RM2m damages awarded to Felda, FGV

RM2 million damages to Felda and FGV one of the highest amounts in recent history. 

Annuar: Muhyiddin never raised 1MDB issues at Umno meetings

Annuar: Muhyiddin never raised 1MDB issues at Umno meetings

The Umno info chief says this over queries if former DPM was sacked for questioning Najib about 1MDB.

Form RCI on Wang Kelian killing fields, says lawyers group

Form RCI on Wang Kelian killing fields, says lawyers group

Lawyers for Liberty wants those linked to human trafficking in the notorious Perlis camp held to account. 

Stop deflecting, answer ECRL questions: Pua to Rahman Dahlan

Stop deflecting, answer ECRL questions: Pua to Rahman Dahlan

DAP lawmaker also claims that ex-finance minister Daim was trying to correct the 'managed perception'.

2017-12-20

2017-12-20

Sarawak floods claim first victim

Sarawak floods claim first victim

The victim is identified as Norsiah Yusok, 52, a teacher at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tedungan, Limbang. 

Another major step forward, says S'pore minister on AssetsCo tender

Another major step forward, says S'pore minister on AssetsCo tender

The company will supply the systems and trains, and coordinate operations on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail network.

S'pore diary: Shedding light on the Bugis

S'pore diary: Shedding light on the Bugis

They've etched their names in the region as ambitious royals, enterprising merchants and fierce warriors.

Stay granted against certification of voters in uncompleted army camp

Stay granted against certification of voters in uncompleted army camp

The voters had filed a judicial review application last week naming the EC and Johor EC registrar as respondents.

Nurul Izzah keeps mum on 'Dr M as PM' proposal

Nurul Izzah keeps mum on 'Dr M as PM' proposal

The Lembah Pantai MP merely says she is 'very encouraged by ongoing discussions'.

26 injured in four-vehicle chain collision near Woodlands Checkpoint

26 injured in four-vehicle chain collision near Woodlands Checkpoint

UPDATED 2.10PM | The collision occurred along the Woodlands Crossing and involved two lorries, a bus and a car.

Building bridges of racial empathy

Building bridges of racial empathy

How can we reach across walls so that we can see others without prejudice?

Azmin's brother hands MACC evidence alleging 'extreme corruption'

Azmin's brother hands MACC evidence alleging 'extreme corruption'

UPDATED 10.02PM | 'I have brought along a lot of proof. But I will reveal a little bit,' says TV personality Azwan Ali.

Newest case of death in custody is unsettling, must be probed

Newest case of death in custody is unsettling, must be probed

LETTER | Investigations into reports of police abuses only occur with heavy pressure from the media and human rights groups.

Two suspects arrested over JB petrol station murder

Two suspects arrested over JB petrol station murder

They were caught when the police MPV managed to pursue the suspects' vehicle, reports Utusan.

Workers rights should not be hindered by the gov't

Workers rights should not be hindered by the gov't

COMMENT | Existing labour laws do not sufficiently protect the rights of the workers, and may even bring injustice to them. 

Man behind sexual assaults at three LRT stations arrested

Man behind sexual assaults at three LRT stations arrested

Meanwhile, police are still pursuing another man in a separate sexual harassment case.

We must stop the scourge of glue sniffing among minors

We must stop the scourge of glue sniffing among minors

LETTER | It is an outrage that inhalant abuse such as glue sniffing is not a criminal offence in Malaysia.

Court sets aside arrest warrant for Tian Chua after lawyer explains absence

Court sets aside arrest warrant for Tian Chua after lawyer explains absence

UPDATED 12.45PM | Lawyer tells the judge that his client was not aware his presence was required.

Laporan RCI: Apabila sangkaan bertukar jadi fakta

Laporan RCI: Apabila sangkaan bertukar jadi fakta

ULASAN l Kenapa bekas Penolong Gabenor BNM Datuk Murad Khalid tak dipersalahkan juga kerana sembunyikan kerugian sebenar?

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile fired toward Riyadh

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile fired toward Riyadh

The attack could escalate a proxy war between the kingdom and Iran.

EC must return to drawing board and add seats in S'gor

EC must return to drawing board and add seats in S'gor

MP SPEAKS | EC should redo the delimitation exercise to reduce disparity in number of voters per seat.

After US veto, UN to hold special session on Jerusalem status

After US veto, UN to hold special session on Jerusalem status

On Monday, all but one Security Council members voted in favour of the Egyptian-drafted resolution.

Cyber attacks net N Korea millions in virtual currencies: researchers

Cyber attacks net N Korea millions in virtual currencies: researchers

They include WannaCry cyber attack that crippled hospitals, banks and other companies.

Suspek cabul pengguna LRT ditahan polis

Suspek cabul pengguna LRT ditahan polis

Polis berkata, warga India berusia 28 tahun itu disyaki turut terlibat dalam dua kes serupa pada hari yang sama.

May urges Trump to bring forward proposals on Middle East peace

May urges Trump to bring forward proposals on Middle East peace

They discuss the different positions they have on the recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital.

Report: Family not suing Cikgu Azizan over slapping incident

Report: Family not suing Cikgu Azizan over slapping incident

An earlier report quoted the boy’s mother as saying she intended to sue.

Hadi’s politics of bigotry and extremism

Hadi’s politics of bigotry and extremism

COMMENT | DAP is not without its flaws. But to accuse them of not being clean is disingenuous.

'Kami tak akan saman Cikgu Azizan'

'Kami tak akan saman Cikgu Azizan'

Bapa murid yang ditampar Cikgu Azizan nafi laporan mengatakan keluarga akan memfailkan saman terhadapnya.