Archive - 22 December 2017

Ex-teacher among 20 arrested over suspected terror links

Ex-teacher among 20 arrested over suspected terror links

They were nabbed in a counter-terror operation carried out in four states, says IGP. 

PAS Youth praises 'historic' Jerusalem rally

PAS Youth praises 'historic' Jerusalem rally

Malaysian Muslims across political divide show unity over Jerusalem, says PAS Youth. 

Return rights and authority of Felda land - MBFM

Return rights and authority of Felda land - MBFM

Its president says the land was seen as a Felda asset that must be maintained and defended

Unemployed man jailed over Nutella theft

Unemployed man jailed over Nutella theft

Man to spend two weeks in jail for attempting to steal four bottles of the popular spread.

Malacca monorail attracts 10k tourists since it resumed operations

Malacca monorail attracts 10k tourists since it resumed operations

This comes after the service was suspended in 2013 due to technical problems.

Matta: KLIA2 airport tax increase will hurt tourism

Matta: KLIA2 airport tax increase will hurt tourism

KLIA2's retail space revenue enough to offset the opportunity cost of not increasing PSC.

Hisham's aide: New Sembrong base meant for security, not politics

Hisham's aide: New Sembrong base meant for security, not politics

Onn Hafiz Ghazi accuses DAP of manipulating security issues for political gain. 

Report - Turkish police arrest 15 senior military officers in Gulen probe

Report - Turkish police arrest 15 senior military officers in Gulen probe

The suspects were seven colonels and nine lieutenant colonels with alleged links to the Islamic preacher who's living in exile. 

We'll not budge even if our bodies are cut into pieces, vows PM

We'll not budge even if our bodies are cut into pieces, vows PM

Najib pledges to continue defending the Palestinian cause during his speech at the 'Save Jerusalem' rally.

United in grief

United in grief

Malaysian fans of the late K-pop star Kim Jong-hyun gathered along the banks of Sungai Klang, near Masjid Jamek, for a candlelight vigil in his memory, on Dec 21.

Cuba delays historic handover from Castro to new president

Cuba delays historic handover from Castro to new president

This is due to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma in Sept. 

Bersatu: Dr M's GE track record renders Annuar's claim wrong

Bersatu: Dr M's GE track record renders Annuar's claim wrong

Rais Hussin responds to Umno info chief who claimed the Malays never really supported Mahathir.  

Hadi no-show at Putrajaya rally, delivers sermon in Marang instead

Hadi no-show at Putrajaya rally, delivers sermon in Marang instead

Son says PAS president may turn up at future rallies.

Bersatu to hold AGM on Dec 30

Bersatu to hold AGM on Dec 30

UPDATED 5.35PM | Muhkriz Mahathir says it will be held at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam.

PNB declares 7 sen dividend, 1 sen special bonus for ASB

PNB declares 7 sen dividend, 1 sen special bonus for ASB

The total distribution of RM10.7b would benefit 9.1 million unitholders who owned more than 145.6 billion units.  

Najib: I'll never sacrifice sanctity of Islam for 'good friend' Trump

Najib: I'll never sacrifice sanctity of Islam for 'good friend' Trump

UPDATED 4.37PM | PM says as a Muslim, he has an obligation to defend the religion.

Lawyer: Cops quizzed police shootout victim's widow on 'unrelated matters'

Lawyer: Cops quizzed police shootout victim's widow on 'unrelated matters'

During the two and a half hour session, R Vaijentimala was asked, among others, about how she met her husband.

Fourteen arrested over Johor petrol station murder

Fourteen arrested over Johor petrol station murder

Police believe that with the arrests, they can solve the case. 

PM wants youths to take advantage of greater employment opportunities

PM wants youths to take advantage of greater employment opportunities

Najib says the main focuses of the 2018 budget is aimed at enabling youths to fully benefit from the country’s economic growth.

Jagdeep: Rifle Range people's housing scheme properly maintained

Jagdeep: Rifle Range people's housing scheme properly maintained

The exco slams Penang Gerakan for saying that the state gov't did not upkeep the flats. 

Court dismisses behavioural bond application against Gatco settlers

Court dismisses behavioural bond application against Gatco settlers

Settlers' lawyer dubs the decision 'justice for the settlers' and vows to keep fighting. 

Zahid: M'sia not cowed by US threat over UN Jerusalem vote

Zahid: M'sia not cowed by US threat over UN Jerusalem vote

'M'sia only received technical assistance in security and defence from the US and not huge economic aid.' 

PM vows action on Felda land scandal

PM vows action on Felda land scandal

The interests of Felda and its settlers must be protected, says Najib in a series of tweets. 

Dr M appears at Putrajaya mosque during 'Save Jerusalem' rally

Dr M appears at Putrajaya mosque during 'Save Jerusalem' rally

UPDATED 4PM | The ex-PM is greeted by well-wishers when he arrives at the mosque.

'Explain non-approval of federal maintenance fund for Penangites'

'Explain non-approval of federal maintenance fund for Penangites'

Such applications have not been approved by Putrajaya for the last two years, says Penang exco. 

PKR files judicial review against rejection of Segamat local inquiry

PKR files judicial review against rejection of Segamat local inquiry

This after the EC rejected objections by six voters on the registration of army voters at the yet-to-be-completed camp. 

Johor cops net 31 in special ops

Johor cops net 31 in special ops

The crackdown comes following the murder of a secret society leader at a petrol station last Sunday. 

Rescind 'your foe is our foe' pledge to US, Dr M tells Najib

Rescind 'your foe is our foe' pledge to US, Dr M tells Najib

He says this ahead of the PM joining a rally to protest Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

MP claims airport tax hike at KLIA2 to 'rescue' MAHB

MP claims airport tax hike at KLIA2 to 'rescue' MAHB

This is due to the inflated costs and questionable decisions made by MAHB in the construction of the terminal, says Tony Pua. 

The different versions of honesty

The different versions of honesty

Honesty can be subjective, and politicians know this all too well. 

Christian group joins protest against Trump at Putrajaya mosque

Christian group joins protest against Trump at Putrajaya mosque

Ancom condemns the US president's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Worries about M'sia's 'Arabisation' grow as Saudi ties strengthen

Worries about M'sia's 'Arabisation' grow as Saudi ties strengthen

It has eroded traditional Malay culture, and allowed hardliners to gain ground, critics say. 

When a politician is needled by veterans

When a politician is needled by veterans

LETTER | What is so wrong in admitting that the military had a low enrolment rate among non-muslims?

With China in control, how will ECRL benefit M’sians?

With China in control, how will ECRL benefit M’sians?

LETTER | Merely owning the debt that will be incurred from the project is not sovereignty.

Catalan separatists win election in rebuke to Spain and EU

Catalan separatists win election in rebuke to Spain and EU

The separatist parties won a slim majority in Catalan parliament.

Terrorism, an act of cowardice

Terrorism, an act of cowardice

LETTER | The Melbourne vehicular ramming is a terrorist attack and should be treated as such. 

Driver who plowed into crowd has no extremist links, say Aussie cops

Driver who plowed into crowd has no extremist links, say Aussie cops

The man, of Afghan descent, had spoken of 'dreams and voices'.

UN should expel US for using bullying tactics

UN should expel US for using bullying tactics

Trump has threatened to cut off financial aid to countries that voted against his decision.

Najib’s defence of Sri Lankan human rights senseless

Najib’s defence of Sri Lankan human rights senseless

ADUN SPEAKS | 'Why did the MIC leaders present not advice Najib that human rights violations during the Sri Lankan civil war were real and true?'

Yoursay: How can malapportionment of voters be considered as normal?

Yoursay: How can malapportionment of voters be considered as normal?

YOURSAY | How can a rush to complete the redelineation exercise be called impartial, independent or neutral?

US isolated as the world slams Jerusalem decision

US isolated as the world slams Jerusalem decision

'Mr Trump, you cannot buy Turkey’s democratic will with your dollars.' 

IPIC vs 1MDB - a mind-boggling settlement

IPIC vs 1MDB - a mind-boggling settlement

LETTER | 'If what the second finance minister had said about fighting the case was true, there should not have been any settlement involved.'

Defying Trump, over 120 countries at UN condemn Jerusalem decision

Defying Trump, over 120 countries at UN condemn Jerusalem decision

Nine voted against and 35 abstained. Twenty-one countries did not cast a vote.

PAS can't explain Kelantan’s underdevelopment away with religion

PAS can't explain Kelantan’s underdevelopment away with religion

COMMENT | PAS veep’s remark on the state’s slow development goes against Islamic tenets.

Felda risks losing RM270m prime land; Arul Kanda's tenure extended

Felda risks losing RM270m prime land; Arul Kanda's tenure extended

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

Yoursay: The difference between Robert Kuok and Jho Low

Yoursay: The difference between Robert Kuok and Jho Low

YOURSAY | ‘Has MTEM chief executive Ahmad Yazid any opinion on Jho Low?’