Archive - 31 January 2018

Academic Tariq Ramadan detained in France on rape accusation

Academic Tariq Ramadan detained in France on rape accusation

Two women had accused Tariq of rape last year. He has denied the allegations.

Kit Siang: Will new MACC advisors urge probe on Dzulkifli? 1MDB?

Kit Siang: Will new MACC advisors urge probe on Dzulkifli? 1MDB?

They must prove they are not just ‘camouflaging the weaponisation of MACC,' DAP supremo says.

Deepa's ex-husband doesn't want son to be apostate

Deepa's ex-husband doesn't want son to be apostate

Izwan Abdullah also stressed that his case was not the same as M Indira Gandhi's.

Petrol prices up 2 sen, diesel up 3 sen

Petrol prices up 2 sen, diesel up 3 sen

The new price of RON97 is RM2.58 per litre while RON95 will cost RM2.31 per litre.

Do not doubt govt's sincerity in improving tahfiz centre safety - Minister

Do not doubt govt's sincerity in improving tahfiz centre safety - Minister

'There is no political issue in this matter,' says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Burnt hand doesn't stop Johor ruler from gracing Thaipusam event

Burnt hand doesn't stop Johor ruler from gracing Thaipusam event

The injury did not stop Sultan Ibrahim from attending the state's annual Thaipusam celebrations.

Trust Azmin to retain Selangor, Ezam tells Harapan 'traitors'

Trust Azmin to retain Selangor, Ezam tells Harapan 'traitors'

Ezam claims Azmin's critics want to see Selangor fall and are 'traitors wearing the masks of fighters'.

Harapan leaders decry cyberattacks against #UndiRosak activist

Harapan leaders decry cyberattacks against #UndiRosak activist

UPDATED 7.30PM | DAP's Teresa Kok and other opposition leaders urge netizens to stop defaming Maryam Lee.

Bittersweet Thaipusam for Indira Gandhi, as daughter still missing

Bittersweet Thaipusam for Indira Gandhi, as daughter still missing

'Thaipusam is special this year, but incomplete without Prasana Diksa,' says her mother.

Understanding and practising sovereignty

Understanding and practising sovereignty

COMMENT | The gov't outcry over Harapan's meeting with EU officials is unsupported by international law.  

AirAsia announces all-male cabin crew for flights to Aceh

AirAsia announces all-male cabin crew for flights to Aceh

This follows orders by the Indonesian province for Muslim flight attendants to don headscarves.

K'tan Umno denies conspiring with Amanah against PAS

K'tan Umno denies conspiring with Amanah against PAS

No collusion between state's Umno and Amanah to topple PAS in GE14, says minister Mustapa Mohamad.

Judiciary steps in where the executive has failed

Judiciary steps in where the executive has failed

LETTER | For issues considered 'too sensitive' by the gov't, other parties must step in to resolve them.

Najib: Advancing Indian community a work in progress

Najib: Advancing Indian community a work in progress

It takes time to change attitudes and values, and strengthen foundation of Indian community, says PM.

Results of instant coffee analysis to be known soon - Subramaniam

Results of instant coffee analysis to be known soon - Subramaniam

UPDATED 4.10PM | Coffee was allegedly consumed by a few men who were admitted to hospital due to severe fatigue.

Ringgit expected to oscillate between 3.80 to 3.95 in Q1 this year

Ringgit expected to oscillate between 3.80 to 3.95 in Q1 this year

The ringgit is expected to gradually strengthen against the US dollar in the near term, add economists. 

'Animal abuse' of chariot-pulling bulls at Thaipusam festival condemned

'Animal abuse' of chariot-pulling bulls at Thaipusam festival condemned

UPDATED 5.15PM | A video of the alleged abuse has courted the ire of netizens who criticised the act.

PAS veep alleges Amanah ‘conspiring’ with Umno to wrest away K'tan

PAS veep alleges Amanah ‘conspiring’ with Umno to wrest away K'tan

Amanah K'tan chief refuses to comment, says he will issue a response after receiving legal counsel.

PAS Kelantan warned not to underestimate Amanah

PAS Kelantan warned not to underestimate Amanah

PAS veep Mohd Amar cites ‘tortoise and hare’ analogy, urges PAS K'tan to be on guard. 

Dr M a good leader, good man, says Samy Vellu

Dr M a good leader, good man, says Samy Vellu

The former minister, however, says his loyalty remains with Najib's administration.

Malaysia will not entertain any claim on Sabah - Anifah

Malaysia will not entertain any claim on Sabah - Anifah

Foreign Minister reiterates that country does not recognise such claims by any party on the state.

Zahid tells Indians to support BN on 'next big day'

Zahid tells Indians to support BN on 'next big day'

UPDATED 2.25PM | Forget 'old stories' and focus on supporting BN, DPM tells Batu Caves crowd today.

Two more remanded in Sabah railway graft probe

Two more remanded in Sabah railway graft probe

Two assistant engineers of the Sabah Railway Department remanded to assist MACC's corruption investigation.

Trump calls N Korea leadership 'depraved,' warns of nuclear missile threat

Trump calls N Korea leadership 'depraved,' warns of nuclear missile threat

In his first State of the Union address, Trump promises to wage campaign to prevent missile attacks. 

Selective efficiency of the M'sian police

Selective efficiency of the M'sian police

COMMENT | While efficient at nabbing alleged terrorists, they are somehow ignorant of the disappearance of innocent citizens.

Stop 'misogynist' cyberattacks against #UndiRosak activist, demands NGO

Stop 'misogynist' cyberattacks against #UndiRosak activist, demands NGO

NGO Empower condemns 'unwarranted harassment' of writer Maryam Lee over her views on spoilt votes.

I’m not proud of Malaysia - that’s why I’m not leaving

I’m not proud of Malaysia - that’s why I’m not leaving

We must realise a nation where everyone has a place.

Memali: Tragic but non-issue in GE14, says MP

Memali: Tragic but non-issue in GE14, says MP

At the height of the incident in the 80s, PAS only won one seat at the national polls, notes Johari Abdul.

Mahfuz to voters: Don't let PAS be kingmaker via hung parliament

Mahfuz to voters: Don't let PAS be kingmaker via hung parliament

Choose either BN or Harapan to avoid political instability, says ex-PAS MP. 

Fairness the decisive factor in Indira Gandhi ruling

Fairness the decisive factor in Indira Gandhi ruling

MP SPEAKS | This case is not the avenue for courts to deviate from faithfully interpreting the constitution.

Student mistreatment cases - when do we say 'enough is enough'?

Student mistreatment cases - when do we say 'enough is enough'?

Bullying by students or teachers cannot be condoned.

Religion is belief, not rule

Religion is belief, not rule

COMMENT | Understanding follows whole-hearted acceptance of a religion, rather than rote observation.

Indira Gandhi case – how reality conflicts with claims of moderation

Indira Gandhi case – how reality conflicts with claims of moderation

Child custody conflicts involving unilateral conversion are really about choice.

Who is tarnishing Malaysia’s image?

Who is tarnishing Malaysia’s image?

COMMENT | Only authoritarian regimes bristle when diplomats meet opposition leaders.

PKR, Bersatu eyeing the same two seats in Perak

PKR, Bersatu eyeing the same two seats in Perak

Overlapping claims for Pangkor and Tualang Sekah state seats to be referred to central leadership.

Fly home for GE14, not CNY, DAP rep tells S’wakians

Fly home for GE14, not CNY, DAP rep tells S’wakians

Those taking offence don’t understand the cost of flight tickets, says Oscar Ling.

Yoursay: Samy kissed Dr M’s feet, now son does the same for Najib

Yoursay: Samy kissed Dr M’s feet, now son does the same for Najib

YOURSAY | ‘Many rakyat have forgiven Dr M but we have not forgiven what you and your father have done.’

Dr M makes splash at night market; Najib fails to strike out widow’s suit

Dr M makes splash at night market; Najib fails to strike out widow’s suit

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