Archive - 26 December 2017

Russia establishing permanent presence at its Syrian bases

Russia establishing permanent presence at its Syrian bases

Russia can now keep 11 warships at Tartus, and can use Hmeimim air base indefinitely.

Court upholds Thai sex worker’s death sentence for trafficking meth

Court upholds Thai sex worker’s death sentence for trafficking meth

Thanakorn Sinsanoi's appeal dismissed after tale of sarees and a pimp from India is deemed fanciful.

Muftis back proposal to enrol Rohingya children in religious schools

Muftis back proposal to enrol Rohingya children in religious schools

Proposal supported by muftis of Perlis, Penang, Perak, Selangor and the Federal Territories.

Six Thai Rangers, civilian injured in Narathiwat ambush

Six Thai Rangers, civilian injured in Narathiwat ambush

Rangers had their vehicle shot at, before bomb exploded at the scene.

Public urged not to fall for fraudulent investment schemes

Public urged not to fall for fraudulent investment schemes

These include umrah and haj pilgrimage packages, property sales and MLM investments.

Counting down to the end of school holidays

Counting down to the end of school holidays

A boy flies a kite at Kepong Metropolitan Park in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 26, 2017.

Police set conditions for 'Turun Turun' fuel price protest

Police set conditions for 'Turun Turun' fuel price protest

Organisers told not to let protest calling for fuel subsidies, and PM's resignation, turn into street demo.

Nik Nazmi wins suit against Abdul Gani Patail

Nik Nazmi wins suit against Abdul Gani Patail

PKR Youth chief had sued former AG for charging him under PAA for second time.

PAS: Hadi's 'Muslim-only cabinet' rule not absolute

PAS: Hadi's 'Muslim-only cabinet' rule not absolute

It appears that the policy is: PAS for all, but not cabinet posts for all.

Two friends fined for stealing Sleeping Buddha statue

Two friends fined for stealing Sleeping Buddha statue

Court fines the pair RM7,500 for lifting idol from Penang Buddhist Association's prayer hall.

'Hadi's Malay-only cabinet goes against our forefathers'

'Hadi's Malay-only cabinet goes against our forefathers'

DAP's Ramkarpal urges all parties, regardless of political affiliation, to come out strongly against it. 

Namewee on world tour, faces KDN troubles at home

Namewee on world tour, faces KDN troubles at home

Jay Chou and Jackie Cheung can tour here, but not a homegrown singer, according to Home Ministry. 

China jails blogger ‘Super Vulgar Butcher’ in dissident crackdown

China jails blogger ‘Super Vulgar Butcher’ in dissident crackdown

Blogger Wu Gan's eight years for subversion is the harshest sentence yet in the crackdown.

Taxi transformation plan may break Uber-Grab duopoly

Taxi transformation plan may break Uber-Grab duopoly

LETTER | TITP is on track to transform the entire taxi industry, which incorporates e-hailing services.

Typhoon leaves over 4,000 tourists stranded on Vietnam's biggest island

Typhoon leaves over 4,000 tourists stranded on Vietnam's biggest island

This after flights were cancelled to avoid Typhoon Tembin, which previously battered the Philippines.

Annuar: The world won't dance to Kelantan's tempo

Annuar: The world won't dance to Kelantan's tempo

Don't 'deliberately' make excuses for 'deliberate' underdevelopment, says Umno info chief.

Only one way to stop Hadi's 'Malay-Muslim-only cabinet' proposal

Only one way to stop Hadi's 'Malay-Muslim-only cabinet' proposal

LETTER | What matters most is that the PAS president's aspirations should never materialise.

S'gor PAS reps are true to Hadi, says leader

S'gor PAS reps are true to Hadi, says leader

This has been the case since the 'Kajang move', adds PAS veep Iskandar Abdul Samad.

Time for all KL residents to rise up

Time for all KL residents to rise up

LETTER | As KL-ites, are you not furious over the untruths spoken by the FT minister who is in cahoots with developers?

'High cost of living in S'gor due to rise in property-related taxes'

'High cost of living in S'gor due to rise in property-related taxes'

When such costs went up, it gave pressure to the business sector, says a political economist.

TNB rates to be maintained until 2020, says Maximus

TNB rates to be maintained until 2020, says Maximus

Sabahans and Labuanites may be in for a rates shocker come mid-2018.

Guan Eng condemns PAS over 'Malay-Muslim-only cabinet' proposal

Guan Eng condemns PAS over 'Malay-Muslim-only cabinet' proposal

DAP sec-gen says such a move is unconstitutional and could lead to Malaysia’s dissolution.

M'sia continues to be active voice at global stage

M'sia continues to be active voice at global stage

The year sees M'sia reinforcing diplomatic relations with foreign countries through various approaches.

Sabah opposition 'big boys' frustrate minnows seeking pact

Sabah opposition 'big boys' frustrate minnows seeking pact

Ex-CM Yong Teck Lee says Warisan 'overconfident' and they have not faced the might of BN.

We must stop the scourge of wildlife roadkill

We must stop the scourge of wildlife roadkill

LETTER | Coordinated efforts involving various gov't agencies is required to protect our wildlife.

Report: China forms mega-consortium for HSR bid

Report: China forms mega-consortium for HSR bid

The consortium aims to provide every expertise necessary for the high-speed rail job.

Much ado about Christmas greeting signs

Much ado about Christmas greeting signs

LETTER | Errors in Christmas greetings both at home and in S'pore are causing embarrassment in the neighbour nations.

Is Hadi's religious extremism a sign of unease with Umno?

Is Hadi's religious extremism a sign of unease with Umno?

ADUN SPEAKS | PAS president wants to ensure party is not a mere appendage to Umno's racial politics.

National laureate Shahnon Ahmad dies

National laureate Shahnon Ahmad dies

The well-known author of 'Sh*t' passes away this morning aged 84 due to pneumonia.

'God bless you', Netanyahu tells Guatemalan president over Jerusalem embassy move

'God bless you', Netanyahu tells Guatemalan president over Jerusalem embassy move

Guatemala and neighbouring Honduras are two of only a handful of countries backing US.

Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message

Mideast needs two-state solution, Pope says in Christmas message

It was the second time he has spoken out about Jerusalem since Trump’s decision on Dec 6.

‘Dear Tun Mahathir’ letter from Johari

‘Dear Tun Mahathir’ letter from Johari

COMMENT | Finance minister II responds to Dr M’s ‘Dear Mr Johari’ letter on forex losses.

Yoursay: 'Mary Christmas' faux pas, 'tis the season to give and forgive

Yoursay: 'Mary Christmas' faux pas, 'tis the season to give and forgive

YOURSAY | 'The intent was good, but someone made a mistake of not checking.'

‘He didn’t allow me to smile’: A domestic violence survivor speaks out

‘He didn’t allow me to smile’: A domestic violence survivor speaks out

FEATURE | Linda Iskandar suffered domestic violence, but she’s not a victim anymore.

Isa Samad to cooperate in Felda probe; Chef Wan gives take on politics

Isa Samad to cooperate in Felda probe; Chef Wan gives take on politics

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

Yoursay: If 1MDB can’t walk straight, expect Felda to do the same

Yoursay: If 1MDB can’t walk straight, expect Felda to do the same

YOURSAY | ‘It’s the same kind of plunder which they should all support, isn't it?’