Archive - 29 January 2018

Najib: M'sian companies need to be relentless in seeking new markets

Najib: M'sian companies need to be relentless in seeking new markets

PM calls on all chambers of commerce in the country to work together as one strong, cohesive force.  

Felda sets up committee for negotiations with Synergy Promenade

Felda sets up committee for negotiations with Synergy Promenade

Felda says the committee was set up in the interest and well-being of both parties.

Tennis group wishes Siti Hasmah well, says time to move forward

Tennis group wishes Siti Hasmah well, says time to move forward

Wheelchair Tennis M'sia head says change is inevitable, new patron needs to be active in fundraising.

Aliran activist Sarajun Hoda nabbed by police

Aliran activist Sarajun Hoda nabbed by police

The NGO wants the authorities to state the reason for his arrest and allow immediate access to a lawyer.

Jong-nam met American in Langkawi before he was killed, cop says

Jong-nam met American in Langkawi before he was killed, cop says

But the lead police investigator is unable to confirm numerous details in court. 

MACC nabs irrigation director, two others, RM2.9m freezed

MACC nabs irrigation director, two others, RM2.9m freezed

MACC also seizes almost RM900k in cash at the house of one of the company owners detained.

Sri Ram hails Indira Gandhi's verdict as 'brilliant decision'

Sri Ram hails Indira Gandhi's verdict as 'brilliant decision'

Updated 9PM | 'It is now the sheet anchor for all constitutional cases,' says former Federal Court judge. 

Azalina: Kulasegaran should be thankful to Najib gov't for law reform

Azalina: Kulasegaran should be thankful to Najib gov't for law reform

Minister also says spiked marriage law amendments will be raised in cabinet again.

“辱国者乃一马丑闻”,希盟否认邀外国干政

“辱国者乃一马丑闻”,希盟否认邀外国干政

“一马公司(丑闻)传到其他国家,登上各国法庭,使大马与国家领导蒙羞,这才是有损国家尊严。”

‘No reason for A&W developer to get preferential treatment’

‘No reason for A&W developer to get preferential treatment’

Bukit Gasing rep says mayor's decision to overlook unfulfilfled criteria sets dangerous precedent.

VMY 2020 logo: Trash to some, inspiration to others

VMY 2020 logo: Trash to some, inspiration to others

Two cartoonists and a designer dive into the heart of the Visit Malaysia Year 2020 logo fiasco.

Unilateral conversions: Lawyers' group warns of more child abductions

Unilateral conversions: Lawyers' group warns of more child abductions

The apex court ruling may lead to more conflicts over child custody, warns a syariah lawyers group.

'Tudung ban' for Muslim staff lifted in all 13 hotels

'Tudung ban' for Muslim staff lifted in all 13 hotels

This is confirmed by the Labour Department director-general during a meeting in Putrajaya today.

No need for spoiled votes with electoral system reform

No need for spoiled votes with electoral system reform

COMMENT | If we don’t vote, then we have no one to blame but ourselves when things get worse.

Alibaba to take on KL's traffic in first foreign project

Alibaba to take on KL's traffic in first foreign project

It plans to make live traffic predictions and recommendations to increase traffic efficiency.

MBPJ councillors walk out over A&W drive-in issue

MBPJ councillors walk out over A&W drive-in issue

UPDATED 6.08PM | Councillors storm out of meeting on iconic A&W site in Petaling Jaya.

Judge rejects stay bid, orders Najib, 1MDB to file defence

Judge rejects stay bid, orders Najib, 1MDB to file defence

UPDATED 6.55PM | Judge previously dismissed the defendants' bid to strike out the suit filed by GANT1.

Kitchen mishap renders Johor ruler unable to greet folks at Thaipusam

Kitchen mishap renders Johor ruler unable to greet folks at Thaipusam

Sultan Ibrahim says he wants to meet his subjects despite having a badly burnt right hand. 

Don’t let Puay Chai detractors get in the way of students’ wellbeing

Don’t let Puay Chai detractors get in the way of students’ wellbeing

LETTER | The last few months have been tumultuous for all the wrong reasons.

Saifuddin: No intervention into S’gor Harapan seat talks yet

Saifuddin: No intervention into S’gor Harapan seat talks yet

UPDATED 5.05PM | The PKR secretary-general says he's optimistic S'gor will complete the talks within the time frame set.

In defence of #UndiRosak

In defence of #UndiRosak

LETTER | It is only your duty to go to the ballot box, but not your duty to let any side win.

2018-01-29

2018-01-29

Dr M puts pedal to the metal during weekend drive

Dr M puts pedal to the metal during weekend drive

Former PM re-tweets video of him driving a Proton Perdana.

'1MDB a threat to national dignity, not Harapan's EU meet'

'1MDB a threat to national dignity, not Harapan's EU meet'

UPDATED 4.09PM | Scandal a slur on Malaysia's reputation overseas, says Wan Azizah.

PKR's 'RM2.6b ang pow' up for grabs

PKR's 'RM2.6b ang pow' up for grabs

CNY red packets the new political battleground for BN and Pakatan Harapan.

Ex-MB to campaign for PAS to prevent DAP controlling S'gor

Ex-MB to campaign for PAS to prevent DAP controlling S'gor

Khalid Ibrahim says PAS has a good chance of administering the state after the next GE.

PKR wants PAC probe on Mara’s purchase of Melbourne apartments

PKR wants PAC probe on Mara’s purchase of Melbourne apartments

UPDATED 4.39PM | Wan Azizah laments Mara's wastage of millions amid budget and scholarship cuts.

No more excuses, arrest my ex-husband, Indira tells IGP

No more excuses, arrest my ex-husband, Indira tells IGP

Kindergarten teacher also longs to be with her youngest child, who she hasn't seen in nine years. 

China's Weibo suspends ‘hot’ lists after central reprimand

China's Weibo suspends ‘hot’ lists after central reprimand

Authorities call up Weibo for facilitating content with obscenities and 'wrong' public opinions.

'Father saw tears in teen's eyes when he spoke to her'

'Father saw tears in teen's eyes when he spoke to her'

Student who attempted suicide after teacher accused her of stealing mobile phone still critical.

#UndiRosak: Immature minds throwing tantrums

#UndiRosak: Immature minds throwing tantrums

LETTER | The real issue in GE14 is the system of governance, not parties or personalities.

This eternal dance with BN has to end

This eternal dance with BN has to end

LETTER | Scanning a list of who we have in power makes one desperate for change.

Unilateral conversion: 'Court did what Parliament, cabinet were afraid to do'

Unilateral conversion: 'Court did what Parliament, cabinet were afraid to do'

UPDATED 6.37PM | Counsel for M Indira Gandhi says the apex court decision was 'surprising'.

'Hati-hati bom lama tiada tarikh tamat'

'Hati-hati bom lama tiada tarikh tamat'

7 bom lama dijumpai di Terengganu sepanjang 2017, kata Komander Unit Pemusnahan Bom IPK negeri.

Is #UndiRosak doing the rest of us a disservice?

Is #UndiRosak doing the rest of us a disservice?

LETTER | The campaign is a sad indictment of the state of affairs in the country. 

茨厂街年味节好热闹

茨厂街年味节好热闹

配合即将来临的农历新年,民间团体1月28日在吉隆坡茨厂街一带举行新年文化嘉年华,向民众拜个早年。

Japan to punish hacked cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck

Japan to punish hacked cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck

This is after the firm loses 58 billion yen worth of NEM coins to hackers.

'EU perlu haram mentega, bukan minyak sawit'

'EU perlu haram mentega, bukan minyak sawit'

Menteri Perusahaan Perladangan dan Komoditi mengulas undian resolusi Parlimen EU pada 17 Januari lepas.

Russian opposition leader held after calling for poll boycott

Russian opposition leader held after calling for poll boycott

Alexei Navalny arrested during rally calling for boycott of coming presidential election. 

Apex court rules in favour of Indira Gandhi in unilateral conversion case

Apex court rules in favour of Indira Gandhi in unilateral conversion case

UPDATED 1.54PM | Federal Court sets aside unilateral conversion of her children, which was ruled valid by the appeals court. 

Why should anyone care about the Malay woman?

Why should anyone care about the Malay woman?

Even the 'progressives' are blanking out the voices of women. 

Mah tells EU to ban butter, not palm oil

Mah tells EU to ban butter, not palm oil

The minister argues CO2 emission from butter production is 10 times higher than that of palm oil.

A lesson for Ummah chief from my history teacher

A lesson for Ummah chief from my history teacher

A teacher schools the erring ustaz on those who had defended the nation.

Enact standalone law to deal with sexual harassment cases

Enact standalone law to deal with sexual harassment cases

LETTER | 'The existing legislation have their own weaknesses and limitations and cannot address harassment issues effectively'.

Najib woos Kelantan with ‘development’

Najib woos Kelantan with ‘development’

PM cites billions allocated to the state and Sg K'tan flood mitigation as proof BN can be relied on.

Increase financial incentives to grow demand for solar PVs

Increase financial incentives to grow demand for solar PVs

MP SPEAKS | The lack of incentives for solar panels means less business, and fewer jobs.

今周记:林吉祥重新上岗

今周记:林吉祥重新上岗

林吉祥接受手术切除肾癌瘤,度过人生最长的五周政治假期后,于上周六在振林山强势复出。

Why Harapan is losing the cyberwar to BN

Why Harapan is losing the cyberwar to BN

Here’s how the opposition can reclaim lost ground in cyberspace.

It's now or never, sings Kit Siang; Cops say Siti Hasmah not 'interrogated'

It's now or never, sings Kit Siang; Cops say Siti Hasmah not 'interrogated'

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

Yoursay: Cheap shots at Penang gov't won't win BN votes

Yoursay: Cheap shots at Penang gov't won't win BN votes

YOURSAY | ‘Lies and doctored figures are how the BN plays its game of deception.’

Yoursay: A spoilt vote is a vote for Umno-BN

Yoursay: A spoilt vote is a vote for Umno-BN

YOURSAY | 'Thinking that it’s neutral is wrong, as spoiled votes are what BN is going for.'