Archive - 28 December 2017

Suicide bombers kill dozens at Shi'ite centre in Afghan capital

Suicide bombers kill dozens at Shi'ite centre in Afghan capital

Islamic State says in an online statement that it was responsible for the attack.

Terengganu to hold course for transgenders

Terengganu to hold course for transgenders

This is to guide them to the 'right path', says state exco. 

Unemployed man detained over burning of religious books

Unemployed man detained over burning of religious books

Police say suspect apprehended following a public tip-off and tested positive for methamphetamine.

Immigration ready to run 'online direct hiring' for maids

Immigration ready to run 'online direct hiring' for maids

However, no formal decision from largest source country against restriction on direct hiring. 

Sources: PKR agrees to Dr M-Wan Azizah combo, with conditions

Sources: PKR agrees to Dr M-Wan Azizah combo, with conditions

It agrees to Dr M as interim PM, but he must hand over power to Anwar upon his release from prison.

Ketum ban: M'sia is losing out, says BN lawmaker

Ketum ban: M'sia is losing out, says BN lawmaker

Indonesia and Vietnam are benefiting from the cash crop, adds Padang Besar MP.

Remand extended for JB petrol station murder suspect

Remand extended for JB petrol station murder suspect

The 22-year-old suspect is among seven detained in Singapore earlier this month.

Doctor charged over botched circumcision

Doctor charged over botched circumcision

Dr Azahari Hashim pleads not guilty to causing grievous hurt on a 10-year-old boy.

India set to punish ‘triple talaq’ divorce with three years’ jail

India set to punish ‘triple talaq’ divorce with three years’ jail

Critics of the practice say it violates women's rights and has left many women destitute.

Putin calls St Petersburg supermarket attack an act of terrorism

Putin calls St Petersburg supermarket attack an act of terrorism

President adds that security situation would be worse if Russians who fought with IS were to return.

M’sia seeking to extradite local IS suspect from Pakistan, Zahid says

M’sia seeking to extradite local IS suspect from Pakistan, Zahid says

Police seeking Interpol cooperation to obtain more info on M'sian caught in Karachi with firearms.

Kelantan hotel cancels booking for Husam Musa event

Kelantan hotel cancels booking for Husam Musa event

Organisers claim booking cancelled because event featured the Amanah leader.

Najib’s 'blackmail' offer to S'wak voters shows BN's insincerity over MA63

Najib’s 'blackmail' offer to S'wak voters shows BN's insincerity over MA63

LETTER | Rights of Sarawakians are not for him to use as a political tool or to set conditions on.

MACC scores with Shafie, Isa Samad cases in 2017

MACC scores with Shafie, Isa Samad cases in 2017

Top cases involve ex-Felda chairperson Isa Samad and Warisan president Shafie Apdal.

EC advises public to ignore viral message on GE14

EC advises public to ignore viral message on GE14

Its chief Mohd Hashim Abdullah says dates listed in the message do not make sense at all. 

Salleh: M’sian household debt down, reflective of economic upturn

Salleh: M’sian household debt down, reflective of economic upturn

Minister says GDP growth outpacing debt growth means more disposable income to pay off loans.

Three cops to enter defence in kidnapping of businessman

Three cops to enter defence in kidnapping of businessman

This is over the kidnapping of K Gopala Guru at Jalan Loke Yew five years ago.

Another BN man raises objection at S’gor EC inquiry

Another BN man raises objection at S’gor EC inquiry

MCA leader attends local inquiry to object to newly-created Damansara and Sg Buloh seats. 

Report: Chinese firms came to 1MDB's rescue

Report: Chinese firms came to 1MDB's rescue

Chinese gov't-linked white knight firms reportedly buy land and other assets to finance IPIC repayment.

Mahathir thanks Chef Wan for 'speaking the truth'

Mahathir thanks Chef Wan for 'speaking the truth'

Bersatu chair expresses appreciation for chef's views after the latter lamented the state Felda is in.

Warisan wants Sabah to be airline hub when it comes into power

Warisan wants Sabah to be airline hub when it comes into power

AirAsia boss is keen on the idea due to Sabah's strategic location, says party veep Junz Wong.

Ex-Trump campaign manager Lewandowski accused of sexual harassment

Ex-Trump campaign manager Lewandowski accused of sexual harassment

Corey Lewandowski accused of inappropriately touching singer Joy Villa at the Trump hotel.

Thai AirAsia CEO buys back 36.3pct stake in Asia Aviation

Thai AirAsia CEO buys back 36.3pct stake in Asia Aviation

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes lauds the deal as 'big day for AirAsia as we move towards Asean.'

Gov't wants my ideas to be seen as dangerous, says Zaid after book ban

Gov't wants my ideas to be seen as dangerous, says Zaid after book ban

Ban of 2015 book on Islamisation aims to cast him as 'undesirable', says the former law minister.

Geely acquires stake in Volvo trucks

Geely acquires stake in Volvo trucks

Proton's new bosses acquire an 8.2pct stake in Volvo AB for US$3.2b.

Semporna voters will stay faithful to BN, says Umno

Semporna voters will stay faithful to BN, says Umno

BN confident of retaining the seat as voters benefit from various developments, says acting Umno chief.

‘Comfort women’ agreement with Japan is flawed, claims S Korea

‘Comfort women’ agreement with Japan is flawed, claims S Korea

President Moon Jae-in says it is a ‘political agreement that excludes victims and the public.’

Dengue cases on the rise - Health DG

Dengue cases on the rise - Health DG

Number of cases reported from Dec 10 to 16 was 985, which is 35 more than the previous week.

Israel a threat to peace, harmony in Jerusalem, Zahid says

Israel a threat to peace, harmony in Jerusalem, Zahid says

'This small country is challenging the rights of Muslims, Christians to be there,' DPM tells Christmas gathering.

Penang is not the only state reclaiming land

Penang is not the only state reclaiming land

LETTER | Wan Junaidi says reclamation bad for the environment, is this not also true of Johor and Malacca?

'Where has all the inclusiveness gone?'

'Where has all the inclusiveness gone?'

Amanah's Mujahid laments shedding of the 'PAS for all' motto with Hadi's all-Muslim cabinet proposal.

Top 10 news of 2017 - Malaysiakini readers' choice

Top 10 news of 2017 - Malaysiakini readers' choice

POLL | And the no 1 news of the year is…

Don’t flip-flop on DLP in schools for narrow political ends

Don’t flip-flop on DLP in schools for narrow political ends

COMMENT | DLP is about improving our English, ignore those who resist it for self-serving reasons.

Yoursay: Johari’s ‘simple’ explanation leaves us more confused

Yoursay: Johari’s ‘simple’ explanation leaves us more confused

YOURSAY | ‘Not only have you turn a blind eye to 1MDB but you are abetting MO1.’

Hadi, the politically incorrect face of Malay supremacy

Hadi, the politically incorrect face of Malay supremacy

COMMENT | But at least he is more honest than most other Muslim leaders.

Harapan wants PM probed over Felda land; Kit Siang goes under the knife

Harapan wants PM probed over Felda land; Kit Siang goes under the knife

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

Yoursay: 'Father sets up Felda, son destroys it'

Yoursay: 'Father sets up Felda, son destroys it'

YOURSAY | ‘I do sincerely hope the police and MACC will do their job professionally.’