Archive - 1 February 2018

Aircraft skids while landing at Tioman island airport

Aircraft skids while landing at Tioman island airport

Pilot lost control of the aircraft due to a crosswind gusting, say police. 

'What guarantee Prasana will be a practising Muslim under Indira?'

'What guarantee Prasana will be a practising Muslim under Indira?'

Persatuan Ulama M'sia asks this in rejecting Indira's offer to take in her child, even if she practices Islam.

Women under-represented in Najib's cabinet, says Dr M

Women under-represented in Najib's cabinet, says Dr M

There will be more women in decision making roles if Harapan comes to power, says the coalition chairperson.

MB: Final Kedah's candidate list not drawn up yet

MB: Final Kedah's candidate list not drawn up yet

The list of candidates viralled on social sites since yesterday is not true, says Bashah. 

Reuters reporters arrested in Myanmar refused bail

Reuters reporters arrested in Myanmar refused bail

The duo were arrested while covering the crisis in Rakhine.

Report: China tour guides flooding M'sia, local ones not happy

Report: China tour guides flooding M'sia, local ones not happy

Local tour guides claim Chinese counterparts can't even get the Mahsuri story right.

MCMC and police investigate video of foreigners being given IC

MCMC and police investigate video of foreigners being given IC

Complaints about the video are being probed with the assistance of PDRM, says MCMC COO.

The Constitution may say ‘parent’, but it doesn’t say ‘ibu bapa’

The Constitution may say ‘parent’, but it doesn’t say ‘ibu bapa’

LETTER | Section 88A may not be a watertight solution to unilateral conversions.

Perak MB's alleged Audi Q7 - cops quiz DAP reps

Perak MB's alleged Audi Q7 - cops quiz DAP reps

This comes after the reps told state assembly that Zambry allegedly rewarded himself with the luxury vehicle.

Suspect behind Korean holiday scam hit with more charges

Suspect behind Korean holiday scam hit with more charges

Nor Farah Farhan was previously charged with defrauding celebs of RM27,000 for fake holidays.

Don't #UndiRosak, hold politicians accountable

Don't #UndiRosak, hold politicians accountable

LETTER | Protestors can harness their frustration through a genuine interrogation of the major actors.

Perak mufti calls for syariah court to be on par with civil court

Perak mufti calls for syariah court to be on par with civil court

Harussani says this in wake of landmark Federal Court ruling in Indira Gandhi's case.

Police looking for witness in umrah package scam

Police looking for witness in umrah package scam

The man is wanted in connection to probe over scam losses of over RM44,000.

Debt spiral signals death of fiscal Malaysia

Debt spiral signals death of fiscal Malaysia

COMMENT | It will begin with the inability to manage the massive debt, period.

Justice for Indira with Federal Court judgement

Justice for Indira with Federal Court judgement

LETTER | We are hopeful that this decision signifies the beginning of building a more equitable country.

Temple denies bullying bulls, says 'we love them'

Temple denies bullying bulls, says 'we love them'

'I cannot help feeling that we are being targeted,' temple committee rep says.

Remand rejected for two rearrested in Sabah Railway graft probe

Remand rejected for two rearrested in Sabah Railway graft probe

Seven have been detained so far by MACC, five from the department and two contractors. 

Judiciary has upheld shared commitment of 1957

Judiciary has upheld shared commitment of 1957

LETTER | The significant implications of the Indira Gandhi decision.

Agong confident gov’t can help M’sians face uncertain economy

Agong confident gov’t can help M’sians face uncertain economy

King also happy with help from NGOs and private sector to help gov't realise development plans.

Lawyer: No legal provision for MACC honorary advisors

Lawyer: No legal provision for MACC honorary advisors

Could the appointments be linked to allegations of misconduct, asks Mohd Haniff Khatri Abdulla.

No cheating? Bring in observers then, says Harapan

No cheating? Bring in observers then, says Harapan

Muhyiddin says this is the only way for Najib to prove his claim that there is 'no room' for cheating.

Armoured van carrying RM4m cash turns turtle

Armoured van carrying RM4m cash turns turtle

The accident occurred near the Kelana Jaya exit of Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang.

Police peeved by Dr M fan page's 'China police cars' post

Police peeved by Dr M fan page's 'China police cars' post

Bukit Aman says the post about cop cars, which are props for a movie, was created with ill-intent.

Let’s have bipartisan 'anti-fake news' committee instead, says Kit Siang

Let’s have bipartisan 'anti-fake news' committee instead, says Kit Siang

Azalina-led committee will not inspire confidence, he claims, because BN propagates fake news.

M’sians enjoy greater freedom of speech under Najib, Salleh says

M’sians enjoy greater freedom of speech under Najib, Salleh says

'No restriction is imposed on those who criticise him and his wife, his ministers, and his party.'

Pusat tahfiz tolak bantuan kerajaan kerana fahaman politik

Pusat tahfiz tolak bantuan kerajaan kerana fahaman politik

“Ada sesetengah daripada mereka menggagap kerajaan hendak ambil alih pusat tahfiz tersebut..."

Who spoilt the votes in GE13?

Who spoilt the votes in GE13?

COMMENT | #UndiRosak is a new cloak certain parties can use to cover their cheating.

Lithuanian mural artist Zacharevic claims barred from entry - report

Lithuanian mural artist Zacharevic claims barred from entry - report

UPDATED 4.41PM | He posts on Instagram that he is not allowed to enter Malaysia, and is now in Singapore.

Remember and reclaim student autonomy

Remember and reclaim student autonomy

'We have suffered authoritarian rule in university because of what Dr M did in 1974.'

Hypocrisy and cowardice of the #UndiRosak backlash

Hypocrisy and cowardice of the #UndiRosak backlash

COMMENT | Attacks against spoilt votes proponents only show ignorance over how votes will go in GE14.

Court sets date for Najib’s appeal against filing defence in GANT1 suit

Court sets date for Najib’s appeal against filing defence in GANT1 suit

PM and 1MDB pleading against High Court order to file defence in suit over IPIC payment.

G25: Court correctly interpreted 'parent', clarified limits of syariah court

G25: Court correctly interpreted 'parent', clarified limits of syariah court

Limits of jurisdiction misunderstood by some, says the group of former top civil servants.

Army vet slams MACC silence on Mara's UniLodge purchase

Army vet slams MACC silence on Mara's UniLodge purchase

Persatuan Patriot wants answers after the owner confirmed his valuation as RM60m less than Mara's.

'Traumatised and broken:' Victims of gymnastics doctor detail abuse in court

'Traumatised and broken:' Victims of gymnastics doctor detail abuse in court

'You took advantage of my innocence and trust,' says Jessica Thomashow.

'Development' only comes to K’tan once every five years

'Development' only comes to K’tan once every five years

YOURSAY | It appears ‘I help you, you help me’ has arrived in Kelantan.

Mahfuz to finally announce next move ‘in 45 days’

Mahfuz to finally announce next move ‘in 45 days’

He seems to have decided which party to join, but is keeping his decision close to his chest.

The cowardly attacks against Maryam Lee

The cowardly attacks against Maryam Lee

Unacceptable to lament attacks by BN while ignoring abuse by opposition supporters.

What if we bring back Mahathirism?

What if we bring back Mahathirism?

COMMENT | Some complain over choosing between two unpalatable options. But hasn't it always been that?

Student dies after suicide attempt, group alleges murder

Student dies after suicide attempt, group alleges murder

UPDATED 1.45PM | Family, friends and NGO demand justice for teen accused of stealing teacher's iPhone.

Thaipusam animal 'abuse' irks; Harapan slams cyberattacks on #UndiRosak

Thaipusam animal 'abuse' irks; Harapan slams cyberattacks on #UndiRosak

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

Yoursay: Perkasa, M’sia is guided by the constitution, not Quran

Yoursay: Perkasa, M’sia is guided by the constitution, not Quran

YOURSAY | ‘And judges serve all M’sians, not a section of the people.’