Archive - 29 December 2017

No compromise for cops involved in crime - Zahid

No compromise for cops involved in crime - Zahid

Home Ministry will not tolerate any criminal activities committed by police officers, says DPM.

Zahid gives assurance on Chinese schools

Zahid gives assurance on Chinese schools

Even with low enrolments, no national Chinese school is at risk of being shut down, says the deputy PM.

MACC told to locate several witnesses in SRC probe

MACC told to locate several witnesses in SRC probe

Anti-graft agency to locate several witnesses in investigating former 1MDB subsidiary, says minister Paul Low.

Officials dodge queries on likely snag in maid hiring system

Officials dodge queries on likely snag in maid hiring system

UPDATED 8.15PM | New online domestic worker hiring system focuses on workers who are already here, say immigration officials.

Deepening of K'tan, Pahang rivers after careful studies - Ministry

Deepening of K'tan, Pahang rivers after careful studies - Ministry

Careful studies and river depth surveys done before dredging activities were carried out.

Police aspirants to undergo hair sample testing from next year

Police aspirants to undergo hair sample testing from next year

This is to check whether they have been involved in drug abuse. 

S'gor plagued by issues in 2017

S'gor plagued by issues in 2017

The PKR-led state gov't has faced a number of political woes this year under Menteri Besar Azmin Ali. 

Home Ministry gazettes prohibition order on 21 publications

Home Ministry gazettes prohibition order on 21 publications

Ministry says their contents may affect security and public order, jeopardise morality and public interest.

12 maut dalam kebakaran di bandaraya New York

12 maut dalam kebakaran di bandaraya New York

GLOBAL Datuk Bandar New York Bill de Blasio berkata empat orang cedera parah dalam insiden itu.

'Sekolah tahfiz dan pondok perlu utamakan keselamatan'

'Sekolah tahfiz dan pondok perlu utamakan keselamatan'

MB Kelantan ulas kebakaran terbaru musnahkan 14 pondok Madrasah Muhammadiah di Kota Bharu malam tadi.

Apple apologises after outcry over slowed iPhones

Apple apologises after outcry over slowed iPhones

It is now slashing prices for battery replacements and changing the software to show users the condition of their batteries. 

Cancer-stricken woman strangles daughter, hangs self

Cancer-stricken woman strangles daughter, hangs self

The bodies of J Sumathi, 45, and K Arthhinee, 10, were found some three hours after they are believed to have died. 

PAS: Interim PM proposal unhealthy and unconstitutional

PAS: Interim PM proposal unhealthy and unconstitutional

PAS sec-gen points out that according to the constitution, the King has the sole discretion to appoint a PM. 

EC chief: GE14 date not dependent on new boundaries

EC chief: GE14 date not dependent on new boundaries

Mohd Hashim says their duty is only to complete the nationwide exercise and submit a report to the PM. 

Report: Muhyiddin insists Harapan must name PM candidate before GE

Report: Muhyiddin insists Harapan must name PM candidate before GE

Former DPM says the issue must not be taken lightly as voters want to know who would lead.

Myanmar frees Malaysian journalist and three others

Myanmar frees Malaysian journalist and three others

The release came as a surprise to the four, who were detained in Oct, as they were also facing other charges. 

Kuala S'gor PAS, Amanah, object to EC’s voter transfers in Jeram

Kuala S'gor PAS, Amanah, object to EC’s voter transfers in Jeram

The move could cause 'confusion' and problems when dealing with local issues, they argue. 

I pity my brother, says Khalid over Felda scandal

I pity my brother, says Khalid over Felda scandal

Despite differing political alliances, there is no bad blood between him and his Umno-aligned brother Shahrir, says Amanah leader.

Check with gov't before building properties, Johari tells developers

Check with gov't before building properties, Johari tells developers

UPDATED 1.02PM | This is to prevent the oversupply of high-end properties in certain areas, says second finance minister. 

New York City apartment fire kills 12, injures several others

New York City apartment fire kills 12, injures several others

UPDATED 1.33PM | The cold snap enveloping the city stoked the fire, witnesses say, with water sprayed towards the fire quickly turning into ice. 

MOF is not beholden to anybody, says Johari on 1MDB debt settlement

MOF is not beholden to anybody, says Johari on 1MDB debt settlement

UPDATED 12.35PM | The second finance minister also passes the buck to the 1MDB chair when asked about the firm's settlement to IPIC. 

'Dr M as PM again is a betrayal to Reformasi supporters'

'Dr M as PM again is a betrayal to Reformasi supporters'

COMMENT | 'The reformist movement is a calling and a desire of the people and not about the political charades of two 'old men'.'

And the Newsmaker of 2017 is...

And the Newsmaker of 2017 is...

POLL | The winner is a man no stranger to controversy.

Yoursay: BN logo in school donation drive a new low in politics

Yoursay: BN logo in school donation drive a new low in politics

YOURSAY | ‘What is a BN logo on a school donation card if not politics up to your neck?’

Shaded by the light

Shaded by the light

A woman poses for a photograph with a lighting installation at the Festival of Light and Motion Putrajaya (Lampu) 2017, on Dec 28.

Defenders of moderation instil hope for the new year

Defenders of moderation instil hope for the new year

COMMENT | Moderation takes a beating in 2017, but two groups rise to its defence.

Taking a stand against corporal punishment in schools

Taking a stand against corporal punishment in schools

COMMENT | Some may have survived it back in the day, but that doesn’t mean it’s not barbaric.

Anwar asked to negotiate with all quarters on PM candidate, says PKR

Anwar asked to negotiate with all quarters on PM candidate, says PKR

PKR communications chief Fahmi Fadzil, in revealing this, says the main issue remains championing a thorough reform. 

S'gor cops go viral by serenading 'subtle' advice

S'gor cops go viral by serenading 'subtle' advice

The 'Aku memang polis' video clip garners over 66k views since Wednesday night. 

Will your property make way for KL-S'pore HSR?

Will your property make way for KL-S'pore HSR?

KINIGUIDE | The present alignment cuts through at least nine neighbourhoods.

The Anwars set to relocate come GE14, sources say

The Anwars set to relocate come GE14, sources say

Nurul Izzah is expected to vie for Permatang Pauh, Wan Azizah may be fielded in Klang Valley.

PKR okays Dr M-Wan Azizah combo; Chinese firms 'rescued' 1MDB in IPIC settlement

PKR okays Dr M-Wan Azizah combo; Chinese firms 'rescued' 1MDB in IPIC settlement

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

Yoursay: There’s no mafia in Felda, only kleptomaniacs

Yoursay: There’s no mafia in Felda, only kleptomaniacs

YOURSAY | ‘And they all want to be rich beyond their wildest dreams.’