Archive - 21 December 2017

Zaki Othman's sentence had been reduced from 27 to 10 years for five counts of corruption.

This commission says it has hit a brick wall in dealing with Malaysian authorities.

Chong Sin Woon says meeting will clear up misunderstanding between family and Cikgu Azizan.

Swiss watchdog says bank failed to flag risks of cash flows between business and personal accounts.

Nine men and four women detained in connection with murder of alleged secret society member.

Miners will be able to retrieve their stockpiles while moratorium on illegal mining still in force. 

Kelantan opposition leaders rubbish deputy MB's justification of state’s slow development.

EPF contributions back at 11 pct for those under 60, and 5.5 pct for those 60 and above.

UPDATED 7.54PM | Shahrir says several avenues being pursued to reclaim land worth RM270m.

DPM contradicts Amanah veep in saying party leaders will attend rally against Jerusalem move.

The documents are related to the money laundering trial of former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei.

Australian police have arrested the driver and a second man. 

His widow had raised doubts about her husband being killed in a police shootout. 

Their acceptance proved BR1M was a viable economic model, says deputy minister Othman Aziz.

Reports that a number of passengers drowned are yet to be confirmed, says Philippine Coast Guard.

Jailed opposition leader joins chorus against the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital.

Accused convicted of soliciting bribes to release undocumented immigrants from detention.

Bersatu Youth information chief claims incomplete RCI report meant to mislead Agong.

LETTER | Human trafficking one of the worst crimes against humanity, and the nation has blood on our hands.

Mah Siew Keong will continue to stand in Teluk Intan, if given the chance to do so.

A woman makes tangyuan (balls of glutinous rice) during a Dongzhi festival event at Taman Muda, Cheras in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 21 December 2017.

LETTER | Despite opposition's attempts to spin Najib's recent Sri Lanka visit, M'sian Tamils are pleased to see improved ties.

It is a piece of land valued around RM270m located along Jalan Semarak in KL, say sources.
 

Senior minister to resign after internal probe finds he misled gov't about porn on his office computers.

The man was stabbed, knocked down and run over twice by a car in the incident on Sunday night.

An applicant produced the Hansard to object to voters in the contentious Segamat army camp.

Lim Lip Eng's lawyer argues that based on a UK case law, a political party can't file a suit against an individual.

LETTER | Christmas may have lost some of its meaning, but one cannot help but be caught up in the festive cheer.

They also want DBKL to appoint a new developer and provide temporary housing.

'It is very much the plan to get it paid on or before Dec 31', says a source familiar with the matter.

This follows the minister challenging the opposition to locate such a camp in his constituency.

The suit by Khairuddin alleges Najib and Zahid misled public over the financial scandal.

M'sia Airport Holdings Bhd breaching the very same guidelines it cites to justify PSC hike, says MP.

Negara-negara ini menerima beratus juta dolar dari AS tetapi mengundi menentang kami, katanya.

Information and police reports are given to CCID director during a meeting today. 

Penemuan kubur besar di Wang Kelian telah meletakkan nama negara di tahap buruk.

UPDATED 1PM | S'gor government says the political elite want to manipulate the polls.

Ex-PM's attack on former Bank Negara assistant governor is misplaced, minister says.

'We're watching those votes. Let them vote against us. We'll save a lot. We don't care,' he says.

The levy extends for new foreign workers as well as workers who have renewed their Temporary Employment Visit Pass.

FEATURE | Malaysia’s first shopping mall will shut its doors come Dec 31.

COMMENT | Are M'sians once again being taken for a ride on ECRL, right after the debacle of 1MDB?

The woman, whose statement of defence and SD contained lurid details, has apologised.

He will now continue as 1MDB president and CEO even though his tenure was set to end on Dec 31.

YOURSAY | BN’s See-To should understand difference between M’sia’s loans and that of HK and S’pore.

LETTER | Having mental health issues does not exclude a person from contributing to public life, and rightfully so.

MP SPEAKS | The police cannot be allowed to turn a blind eye this time, like they did in 2015.

This should be a wake-up call to all teachers and parents.

COMMENT | Ambassador Haley’s letter is nothing less than big-power bullying.

Do not think that by abstaining you are not shaping the direction of this country.

Excessive manipulations only amplify gains and losses, and may not benefit BN.

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

YOURSAY | An alleged Muslim ‘crook’ as PM or an honest PM of whatever race?