Archive - 19 January 2018

Digital gaming to be promoted in schools for career potential

Digital gaming to be promoted in schools for career potential

Gov't will help educate students about opportunities in gaming industry, says Salleh Said Keruak. 

EPF, PNB deny gov't intervention in Battersea phase 2 purchase plans

EPF, PNB deny gov't intervention in Battersea phase 2 purchase plans

EPF and PNB says the potential purchase was purely an investment consideration.

S’gor BN objects to EC's second notice on redelineation exercise

S’gor BN objects to EC's second notice on redelineation exercise

S'gor BN plans to submit protest, citing unfair boundaries and biased seat distributions.

Najib's son pleads with Dr M to 'return to the right path'

Najib's son pleads with Dr M to 'return to the right path'

Nazifuddin says his grandfather brought Dr M back into Umno to strengthen party, not destroy it.

Rohingya leaders in Bangladesh draw up demands ahead of repatriation

Rohingya leaders in Bangladesh draw up demands ahead of repatriation

The refugees refuse to return to Myanmar unless gov't addresses demands. 

China to enshrine Xi's thought into state constitution

China to enshrine Xi's thought into state constitution

No other leader since Mao has had an eponymous ideology included in the document while in office.

Judiciary thinks ‘govt can do no wrong’, laments ex-judge

Judiciary thinks ‘govt can do no wrong’, laments ex-judge

UPDATED 7.47PM | They feel lawsuits involving the PM should not be brought to court, says Gopal Sri Ram.

Voicing political views among teachers will cause rift - NUTP chief

Voicing political views among teachers will cause rift - NUTP chief

'A fight following a debate may bring disharmony among the teachers when they get excited,' he said.

Ka Siong urged to reveal how RM5m annual allocation spent

Ka Siong urged to reveal how RM5m annual allocation spent

DAP's Liew Chin Tong says he will pose this question to Wee during the next parliamentary sitting.

M’sia ready to become education hub for students from war-torn countries

M’sia ready to become education hub for students from war-torn countries

M'sia able to receive such students because of gov't initiatives to improve higher education, says Idris Jusoh.

Chinese tourist charged with violating 'no smoking' regulation on plane

Chinese tourist charged with violating 'no smoking' regulation on plane

The Chinese national is accused of smoking on a KL-Tawau AirAsia flight on Jan 16.

‘Sarjan Faiz’ gets 66 months’ jail, five strokes over crime spree

‘Sarjan Faiz’ gets 66 months’ jail, five strokes over crime spree

The labourer pled guilty to five charges, including impersonating a policeman and abducting a girl.

Gov't cannot enforce Sedition Act: Sri Ram

Gov't cannot enforce Sedition Act: Sri Ram

UPDATED 7.13PM | This is because it is not a law made by Parliament, argues Gopal Sri Ram.

Batu Tiga, Sg Rasau toll plazas to come down by end March

Batu Tiga, Sg Rasau toll plazas to come down by end March

Plus says the company was in the process of selecting a contractor to undertake the job.  

Strong local participation in turnkey tender for MRT circle line

Strong local participation in turnkey tender for MRT circle line

Three out of four submissions were consortiums comprising M'sian companies, says MRT Corp.

BNM nasihat orang ramai berwaspada tawaran syiling permulaan

BNM nasihat orang ramai berwaspada tawaran syiling permulaan

Mereka diingatkan  menyemak nama dalam senarai institusi yang berlesen di bawah undang-undang yang ditadbir oleh badan kawal selia.

Nonsense, says Mustapa on claim Umno to give PAS K'tan

Nonsense, says Mustapa on claim Umno to give PAS K'tan

Such suggestions are a political ploy, he says.

Canadian preacher, Zamihan agree on RM30k security for costs

Canadian preacher, Zamihan agree on RM30k security for costs

The court fixes hearing dates after Bilal Philips' lawyer states the amount would be deposited. 

Dr M may not be sole nonagenarian in GE14 as Maimun guns for hat-trick

Dr M may not be sole nonagenarian in GE14 as Maimun guns for hat-trick

Lack of funds, however, may derail 99-year old grandmother's GE14 plans.

RAM reaffirms Malaysia’s global, Asean and domestic ratings

RAM reaffirms Malaysia’s global, Asean and domestic ratings

Ratings reflect the country’s resilient economic growth and govt’s fiscal consolidation efforts.

Report: Minister tells teachers with opposition positions to resign

Report: Minister tells teachers with opposition positions to resign

UPDATED 5.15PM | Chinese daily quotes Mahdzir Khalid as saying that supporting the ruling parties is, however, allowed.

PAS a thorn in S'gor Harapan seat talks?

PAS a thorn in S'gor Harapan seat talks?

Sources say that chairperson Azmin Ali's efforts to woo them has muddied the matter.

I fear walking in town after DAP joined hands with Dr M, quips MP

I fear walking in town after DAP joined hands with Dr M, quips MP

Anthony Loke responds to MCA's confidence of capturing his Seremban seat.
 

Cops non-action over video of man slapping woman raises eyebrows

Cops non-action over video of man slapping woman raises eyebrows

Penang Harapan women leaders also step forward to condemn the act as violence against women.

Even Zimbabwe rejected 93-year-old leader, says Najib

Even Zimbabwe rejected 93-year-old leader, says Najib

UPDATED 5.38PM | PM also warns against arbitrarily changing gov't, says peace cannot be taken for granted.

Ezam coy on whether he will contest Shah Alam seat

Ezam coy on whether he will contest Shah Alam seat

UPDATED 4.15PM | Ex-senator dismisses claim he will split the votes for the opposition.

1MDB suit: Ezam's bid to adduce S'pore court documents dismissed

1MDB suit: Ezam's bid to adduce S'pore court documents dismissed

This comes after objections by Najib and other parties that Ezam's application was filed out of time.

Datuks in Penang tunnel probe freed on bail

Datuks in Penang tunnel probe freed on bail

The two company top executives are released on RM200,000 bail each.

Guan Eng: MCMC raid on Nga an 'act of intimidation'

Guan Eng: MCMC raid on Nga an 'act of intimidation'

They are merely carrying out the wishes of their masters, says the DAP sec-gen.

'Nasi lemak' graduates not universities' fault

'Nasi lemak' graduates not universities' fault

Their job is to produce trainable people, not trained people.

Perodua boss weighs in on Proton's 'special discount' for Hokkien guild

Perodua boss weighs in on Proton's 'special discount' for Hokkien guild

Aminar Rashid Salleh says 'package deals' are offered to those who buy in bulk.

Day 8 – Malaysiakini hits two-thirds of defence fund target

Day 8 – Malaysiakini hits two-thirds of defence fund target

RM270,000 raised so far. Another RM80,000 needed to reach final target.

Harapan's classic deal with the devil

Harapan's classic deal with the devil

LETTER | In exchange for a shot at winning GE14, it has traded away everything else.

If you love to breathe, save our trees

If you love to breathe, save our trees

LETTER | Our relationship with Earth is increasingly complicated

Surat terbuka untuk Tony Fernandes, AirAsia

Surat terbuka untuk Tony Fernandes, AirAsia

Semoga saya menjadi orang yang terakhir menjadi mangsa kekurangan "semangat kemanusiaan" dalam syarikat anda.

Court strikes out suit against Muhyiddin by ex-Bersatu man

Court strikes out suit against Muhyiddin by ex-Bersatu man

UPDATED 4PM | High Court judge rules the defamation suit by Mohd Anas Sudin was frivolous and vexatious. 

Focus instead on systemic discrimination of Muslim women

Focus instead on systemic discrimination of Muslim women

LETTER | Sad that Marina Mahathir zooms in on slapping incident instead of larger issue of tudung ban.

Wanton discrimination is wrong, period

Wanton discrimination is wrong, period

LETTER | From any angle, offering a special discount only to Hokkiens is a bad idea.

Without enforcement powers, EAIC proposals are academic

Without enforcement powers, EAIC proposals are academic

LETTER | Thus, the setting up of an independent police misconduct body cannot be delayed anymore.

Penangites know undersea tunnel issue just a GE14 ploy - PKR MP

Penangites know undersea tunnel issue just a GE14 ploy - PKR MP

They have seen similar acts in the run-up to the 2008 and 2013 polls, says Sim Tze Tzin.

Philippine investigators summon boss of news site derided by Duterte

Philippine investigators summon boss of news site derided by Duterte

Known for its investigative reporting, Rappler has repeatedly drawn the ire of Duterte.

High Court orders Mahathir to testify as Jamal's witness

High Court orders Mahathir to testify as Jamal's witness

UPDATED 4.15PM Justice Zaki dismisses Dr M's application to set aside the subpoena served on him by Jamal.

The minister thought I was a girl

The minister thought I was a girl

My unlikely encounter with sexual harassment is somewhat ‘revealing’.

NZ premier Jacinda Ardern pregnant with first child

NZ premier Jacinda Ardern pregnant with first child

Her case is one of the very few examples of an elected leader holding office while pregnant.

Trump told to meet African leaders after 'shithole' remark

Trump told to meet African leaders after 'shithole' remark

African UN envoys demand Trump retract his remarks and apologise.

Report: MACC probing feasibility study award for corruption

Report: MACC probing feasibility study award for corruption

Anti-graft body scrutinising for elements of 'corporate interest' in how the contract was given, a source says. 

Yoursay: Hokkien discount – preferential treatment for some Chinese?

Yoursay: Hokkien discount – preferential treatment for some Chinese?

YOURSAY | ‘Promoting sales along racial lines is not a desirable commercial practice.’

PAS should explain how it thinks Dr M will destroy country

PAS should explain how it thinks Dr M will destroy country

COMMENT | After all, only Mahathir can rise up to stop Najib and the current stratospheric corruption.

It’s a malaise of the system, not Malays

It’s a malaise of the system, not Malays

Siti and her son - both Malays, similar genes, a polar-different response to life.

Dr M accuses ROS of ill intentions for silence on Harapan registration

Dr M accuses ROS of ill intentions for silence on Harapan registration

He says ROS dragging the matter only weakens Harapan, to BN and Umno’s benefit.

Aborted Suhakam inquiry into pastor Koh raises suspicion

Aborted Suhakam inquiry into pastor Koh raises suspicion

COMMENT | Do the police expect us to believe in tooth-fairies?

'Ezam shouldn't run against Harapan if he's against graft'

'Ezam shouldn't run against Harapan if he's against graft'

Shah Alam MP tells Ezam to fight graft by running against the 'father of kleptocracy' instead.

Yoursay: Felda’s land scandal not over til the fat lady sings

Yoursay: Felda’s land scandal not over til the fat lady sings

YOURSAY | ‘Are we going to be told of yet another alleged crime without criminals?’

BBC Saudi graft docu spotlights Najib; DAP leader's home raided

BBC Saudi graft docu spotlights Najib; DAP leader's home raided

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