Archive - 2 February 2018

Cambodian govt criminalises insult of monarchy

Cambodian govt criminalises insult of monarchy

Rights groups said they feared the new law could also be used to target critics.

Kedah BN undecided on Derga state seat

Kedah BN undecided on Derga state seat

Of interest is the traditional seat of Gerakan in the Derga state constituency. 

Man charged with 334 counts of incest, more charges next week

Man charged with 334 counts of incest, more charges next week

He allegedly committed the offences between 2010 and this year.

British man who drove van into Muslims jailed for life

British man who drove van into Muslims jailed for life

The court says that he will serve a minimum of 43 years behind bars.

Opposition should support fake news law: KJ

Opposition should support fake news law: KJ

The law is good for all parties, he adds.

Amanah pointlessly causing discord, says PKR veep

Amanah pointlessly causing discord, says PKR veep

It's unbecoming of them to drag this into the open, says Xavier Jeyakumar.

Corporate royalty wed - Naza, Berjaya heirs say 'I do'

Corporate royalty wed - Naza, Berjaya heirs say 'I do'

They were united in an intimate ceremony at the Chateau Bukit Tinggi in Bentong, Pahang.

AS1M initiative a dual-pase programme for Indians

AS1M initiative a dual-pase programme for Indians

LETTER | It is basically a replica of what the government has done for the bumiputera.

Education policy – M'sian diplomat spewed absurdities

Education policy – M'sian diplomat spewed absurdities

LETTER | He blamed the policy's failure on the demographic composition of our nation.

Alleged pedophile charged with rape, dildo possession

Alleged pedophile charged with rape, dildo possession

He was alleged to have committed the offences at a child welfare centre.

ICs for foreigners - MCMC records 'Ratu Naga' statement

ICs for foreigners - MCMC records 'Ratu Naga' statement

This over a video claiming that Bangladeshi nationals were given identity cards.

Govt does not discriminate against opposition-led states - DPM

Govt does not discriminate against opposition-led states - DPM

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says these states receive equal investment opportunities.

Mara Unilodge issue 'deliberately raised again'

Mara Unilodge issue 'deliberately raised again'

Mara chairperson claims this is because the general election is approaching.

China won't ban M'sian palm oil

China won't ban M'sian palm oil

Envoy says his country will instead import more palm oil and rubber-based products.

China irked by nomination of HK activists for Nobel Peace Prize

China irked by nomination of HK activists for Nobel Peace Prize

If Wong wins, he would be the second youngest person to receive a Nobel Prize.

Indonesian police probe detention of transgenders in Aceh

Indonesian police probe detention of transgenders in Aceh

According to reports, 12 transgenders were stripped, beaten and forced to cut their hair.

Ministry queries witnesses at school, family wants teacher sacked

Ministry queries witnesses at school, family wants teacher sacked

Education ministry officials interview teachers at school of suicide victim Vasanthapiriya.

Isu pangsapuri UniLodge sengaja dihangatkan semula - Awang Adek

Isu pangsapuri UniLodge sengaja dihangatkan semula - Awang Adek

Pengerusi MARA itu berkata isu itu sengaja dihangatkan semula berikutan pilihan raya umum ke-14 semakin hampir.

Azmin: Khalid Ibrahim needs to decide whose side he's on

Azmin: Khalid Ibrahim needs to decide whose side he's on

'If Khalid wants to play a role in PAS, join PAS,' Azmin adds.

Pilgrims thankful for 1MDB Haj sponsorship, say Dr M is 'wrong'

Pilgrims thankful for 1MDB Haj sponsorship, say Dr M is 'wrong'

Only God can judge whether they have fulfilled their obligations, three recipients met by Malaysiakini say.

'Joker' Azmin not fit to be MB – Amanah returns fire, DAP clueless on seat talks

'Joker' Azmin not fit to be MB – Amanah returns fire, DAP clueless on seat talks

UPDATED 5.50PM | Selangor DAP chief is in the dark that 80 percent of seats in the state have been decided.

Azmin calls Amanah a liar, 'clears air' on Dr M's special S'gor committee

Azmin calls Amanah a liar, 'clears air' on Dr M's special S'gor committee

Friendly fire erupts in S'gor with MB claiming Amanah is a party with no 'amanah'.

Final farewell: Tears flow at teen's funeral

Final farewell: Tears flow at teen's funeral

UPDATED 4.40PM : Over 1,000 people pay last respects at funeral of 13-year-old student M Vasanthapiriya.

Probe ordered into report of China tour guides flooding M'sia

Probe ordered into report of China tour guides flooding M'sia

'We are opposed to any behavior that disrupts the tourism market,' says Chinese ambassador to M'sia, Bai Tian. 

Stay in core business, don't buy hotels, DPM tells FRIM

Stay in core business, don't buy hotels, DPM tells FRIM

UPDATED 3.15PM | '(I don't want) a company (entrusted) to raise livestock, purchase other assets instead,' says DPM, without mentioning names. 

Zahid tells tale of 'blur' minister during haze outbreak

Zahid tells tale of 'blur' minister during haze outbreak

PM: How's the haze today? Minister gazed out (the window) and replies, 'A little bit clearer'.

Let's push him into the sea - Najib slams Mukhriz

Let's push him into the sea - Najib slams Mukhriz

UPDATED 4.13PM: Premier notes how he was allowed to enter tomb of Prophet Muhammad and the Kaaba.

Back BN to ensure 1MDB-Haj sponsorship continues, PM tells pilgrims

Back BN to ensure 1MDB-Haj sponsorship continues, PM tells pilgrims

UPDATED 3.47PM | Najib also takes a swipe at Mahathir for casting aspersion on the Haj performed with 1MDB funds.

AGC sets up syariah and law harmonising division

AGC sets up syariah and law harmonising division

The division, will among others, harmonise civil and syariah laws to overcome conflict of jurisdiction between the two courts. 

LFL: Combatting fake news futile as no one has monopoly over truth

LFL: Combatting fake news futile as no one has monopoly over truth

'Can we expect the authorities to be the impartial arbiter or will they arbitrarily interpret unfavourable news as fake news?'

Vehicle ploughs into pedestrians in Shanghai, injuring 18

Vehicle ploughs into pedestrians in Shanghai, injuring 18

The vehicle, a minivan, was on fire, and witnesses say there were gas cylinders packed inside it. 

PAS will topple K’tan gov’t all by itself, says Husam

PAS will topple K’tan gov’t all by itself, says Husam

The Amanah leader rebuts PAS saying their failure to manage the state will do the job, without Harapan's help.

Fidel Castro's eldest son 'Fidelito' commits suicide

Fidel Castro's eldest son 'Fidelito' commits suicide

The 68-year-old had been undergoing treatment for depression for months. 

When a logo consumes you

When a logo consumes you

COMMENT | Many problems in M'sia deserve a petition, more so than a tourism campaign logo.

Four detained over firecracker tragedy at Thaipusam do

Four detained over firecracker tragedy at Thaipusam do

The explosion in Sungai Petani yesterday saw 26 people, including a five-year-old, injured. 

Australia spy agency takes possession of secret files left at second-hand shop

Australia spy agency takes possession of secret files left at second-hand shop

The documents reveal top-secret details of five previous governments.

Artist's entry ban: Zunar likens Malaysia to North Korea

Artist's entry ban: Zunar likens Malaysia to North Korea

'Why is the gov't afraid of artists? We don't carry guns and bombs, only pens and brushes.'

US says 'deeply troubled' by reports of Myanmar mass graves

US says 'deeply troubled' by reports of Myanmar mass graves

There are more than five previously unreported mass graves in the village of Gu Dar Pyin.

No scandal in Penang tunnel, except for BN’s spin

No scandal in Penang tunnel, except for BN’s spin

ADUN SPEAKS | Penang BN chief Teng’s allegations of ‘discrepancy’ are explained in the very PAC report he cites.

Hinduism does not condone cruelty to animals

Hinduism does not condone cruelty to animals

COMMENT | Increasingly, the use of bulls has been discontinued in temple chariot processions.

'Whole kampung heard me scream', recounts father of dead teen

'Whole kampung heard me scream', recounts father of dead teen

R Muniandy says Vasantha Piriya had told him that she loved the teacher who had accused her of stealing her handphone. 

Why do Muslims ignore Quran when it comes to religious compulsion?

Why do Muslims ignore Quran when it comes to religious compulsion?

That part of the holy book isn't too difficult to comprehend, right?

Myanmar tells UN Security Council: Time not right for visit

Myanmar tells UN Security Council: Time not right for visit

Nearly 690,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh since Aug 25 last year.

Yoursay: Why the big fuss over EU envoys-Harapan meeting?

Yoursay: Why the big fuss over EU envoys-Harapan meeting?

YOURSAY | ‘Diplomats have the freedom to meet whoever they want, wherever they want.’

Yoursay: Student’s death casts pall over teaching profession

Yoursay: Student’s death casts pall over teaching profession

YOURSAY | 'Is it right for the teacher to allegedly lock the child up for five hours?'

Dr M promises bigger role for women; ulama doubts Indira can raise Muslim child

Dr M promises bigger role for women; ulama doubts Indira can raise Muslim child

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