Archive - 12 February 2018

Maid abuse: Police detain another woman

Maid abuse: Police detain another woman

'The woman lives in the same house and is also believed to have abused the maid.” he said today.

Doula not involved in baby's death, say police

Doula not involved in baby's death, say police

South Johor police chief says the complainant and baby's mother had denied using the services of a doula.  

Proton responds to Pekema, tells dealers to upgrade outlets

Proton responds to Pekema, tells dealers to upgrade outlets

It says the target for 2018 is to substantially increase the number of 3S outlets nationwide. 

Paya Besar MP dies after falling in bathroom

Paya Besar MP dies after falling in bathroom

His brother says the family have yet to decide where Abdul Manan Ismail would be laid to rest.

Umno man apologises for 'Happy Birthday' in CNY greeting

Umno man apologises for 'Happy Birthday' in CNY greeting

Bukit Gantang Umno chief says his media team used the wrong text, promises an immediate correction. 

IRB reaches to the stars to woo taxpayers

IRB reaches to the stars to woo taxpayers

Hopefully, a 'soft approach' will make people more receptive to us and abide by the tax system, says board.

Shafee's own conduct led to motion at Bar AGM, lawyer argues

Shafee's own conduct led to motion at Bar AGM, lawyer argues

UPDATED 9.55PM | After securing Anwar's conviction Shafee went on a roadshow, Ambiga tells Court of Appeal.  

乔治肯特等组财团竞标马新高铁计划

乔治肯特等组财团竞标马新高铁计划

乔治肯特等组成联合财团,共同竞标马新高铁计划。

NGO seeks MACC probe on two S'gor PKR division leaders

NGO seeks MACC probe on two S'gor PKR division leaders

Allegations of corruption that surfaced in a blog handed over to MACC by Nadi Rakyat Sg Besar.

Zaid: Najib, K’tan MB must explain stripping of Dr M's title

Zaid: Najib, K’tan MB must explain stripping of Dr M's title

Zaid says the public was entitled to know why the former PM and two others were 'publicly shamed'.

Remand extended for man who surrendered with murdered lover’s body

Remand extended for man who surrendered with murdered lover’s body

Suspect gets extension of seven days on initial six-day remand order to assist investigation. 

Rafizi: Thanks for the encouragement Dr M, I don't intend to slow down

Rafizi: Thanks for the encouragement Dr M, I don't intend to slow down

PKR vice-president vows to blaze the election trail despite the 30-months prison sentence.

No flood aid forthcoming from the ‘good friend of Sarawak’?

No flood aid forthcoming from the ‘good friend of Sarawak’?

LETTER | PM didn't announce any special aid during his recent visit to the state.

Nga withdraws from social media after accounts 'hacked'

Nga withdraws from social media after accounts 'hacked'

His Gmail, as well as Facebook and Twitter accounts, are involved, says Perak DAP chief. 

Dad rubbishes Kamalanathan's 'teen had self-harm history' remark

Dad rubbishes Kamalanathan's 'teen had self-harm history' remark

Vasanthapiriya's father says there would be hospital or police records had she attempted suicide.  

AS1M shares – nice, but Indians still remember Maika

AS1M shares – nice, but Indians still remember Maika

COMMENT | The Indian community has had enough of bad investment experiences with the MIC.

Don't soil my dead daughter's reputation, pleads Vasanthapiriya's father

Don't soil my dead daughter's reputation, pleads Vasanthapiriya's father

He responds to news reports claiming CCTV footage showed the girl stealing her teacher's phone.

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Tabung Haji to sell land to Ajinomoto for RM86m

Tabung Haji to sell land to Ajinomoto for RM86m

The 188ha plot at Techpark@Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, eyed for manufacturing facilities. 

UM loses appeal to uphold punishment on five students

UM loses appeal to uphold punishment on five students

Apex court mantains that disciplinary action taken by university was not according to procedure.

Lawsuit against Sepang circuit over biker’s death thrown out

Lawsuit against Sepang circuit over biker’s death thrown out

Crash in 2013 had resulted in deaths of Muhammad Izzat and flag marshal S Satish.

Harapan parties still discussing 15-20 seats in S'gor

Harapan parties still discussing 15-20 seats in S'gor

Seat negotiations will resume after Chinese New Year, says S'gor Harapan election director.

EPF insists investments won’t be affected by GE14

EPF insists investments won’t be affected by GE14

UPDATED 5.31PM | Most investors would already have factored the polls into the market, CEO says.

EPF now sets its sights on Latin America

EPF now sets its sights on Latin America

Overseas investment provide over 40 percent of total income, according to CEO Shahril Ridza.

'Infrastructure investment needed to prevent urban food shortage'

'Infrastructure investment needed to prevent urban food shortage'

Agriculture sec-gen says rapid urbanisation poses challenge to food security.

Kit Siang: Do 'kampung customs' include thuggery?

Kit Siang: Do 'kampung customs' include thuggery?

The Johor Bahru's MP suggestion on Saturday's fracas is “pathetic”, says the DAP leader.

MP: What makes us think next victim won't be a M'sian?

MP: What makes us think next victim won't be a M'sian?

UPDATED 5.15PM | Steven Sim calls for more protection for migrant workers in the wake of Adelina's death.

If governments are not a punching bag, then who?

If governments are not a punching bag, then who?

LETTER | Governments everywhere must at least learn not to behave like Marie Antoinette.

High cost of living will drive voters to Harapan: Muhyiddin

High cost of living will drive voters to Harapan: Muhyiddin

UPDATED 12.56PM | The government should recognise this problem but unfortunately, it is not doing much, he adds.

Be strong, Mahathir tells Rafizi

Be strong, Mahathir tells Rafizi

The struggle must continue, the former prime minister says in a video posted on Facebook.

Half-a-century of chaotic taxi services

Half-a-century of chaotic taxi services

LETTER | Taxi services will continue to be a game of chance for many more years to come.

Soldier charged with murder of nine-year-old daughter

Soldier charged with murder of nine-year-old daughter

Nur Aina Nabihah suffered a ruptured intestine and broken ribs after allegedly being beaten, slapped and stomped on.

M'sia unlikely to join US visa-free club anytime soon, says envoy

M'sia unlikely to join US visa-free club anytime soon, says envoy

Ambassador Kamala Shirin believes the Trump administration is not expanding the VWP programme.

Najib’s bid to strike out defences in suit against Mkini postponed

Najib’s bid to strike out defences in suit against Mkini postponed

Judge will await apex court ruling on whether public officials have the standing to file defamation suits.

Mukhriz dakwa SPRM tak umum tahan 'pendedak'

Mukhriz dakwa SPRM tak umum tahan 'pendedak'

'Pendedak' itu didakwa menyogok kepimpinan BERSATU agar membuat aduan kepada ROS.

EPF dividend announcement has nothing to do with GE14 - Salleh

EPF dividend announcement has nothing to do with GE14 - Salleh

If the dividend is low, the opposition would have claimed it is proof the country is bankrupt, says minister. 

Muhyiddin: Umno thugs disrupted Harapan JB event

Muhyiddin: Umno thugs disrupted Harapan JB event

UPDATED 12.46PM | 'Such an incident should not have happened, please respect the customs.'

高庭允准祖纳,挑战内政部《通吃超人》禁令

高庭允准祖纳,挑战内政部《通吃超人》禁令

高庭发出准令,允许祖纳针对政府查禁《通吃超人》的禁令,展开司法审核。

Report: Terror suspects buying 'MyKad' for as low as RM350

Report: Terror suspects buying 'MyKad' for as low as RM350

International terror groups once regarded M'sia as a hub for document forgery, analyst says.

Urgent need to save KL from rampant development

Urgent need to save KL from rampant development

LETTER | Rampant development in Kuala Lumpur has caused mulitple problems.

Zunar dapat kebenaran cabar pengharaman 'Sapuman'

Zunar dapat kebenaran cabar pengharaman 'Sapuman'

Ia selepas permohonan semakan kehakiman tidak dibantah Pejabat Peguam Negara, kata peguam N Surendran.

When citizenship is politicised

When citizenship is politicised

COMMENT | To toy with the lives of people for the sake of political gain is despicable.

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

NY civil suit alleges that Weinstein Company failed to protect employees from its CEO.

Trump's plan to overhaul US infrastructure faces steep hurdles

Trump's plan to overhaul US infrastructure faces steep hurdles

Administration officials acknowledge the plan faced a difficult road to winning approval.

A manifesto for the true progressive alternative

A manifesto for the true progressive alternative

COMMENT | When both coalitions represent the one percent, it's time for change.

What’s so wasteful about the Penang tunnel project?

What’s so wasteful about the Penang tunnel project?

ADUN SPEAKS | Thus far, the BN gov’t hasn’t lifted a finger to help solve Penang's traffic woes.

Man sets record donating blood 108 times in 32 years

Man sets record donating blood 108 times in 32 years

Now aged 56, Ibrahim Abd Ghani started donating blood while still serving in the Malaysian Armed Forces.

HIS aims to train 200 halal industry experts

HIS aims to train 200 halal industry experts

This is to manage and handle global halal guarantees before the end of this year.

Waiting for the perfect politician is like waiting for Mr Right

Waiting for the perfect politician is like waiting for Mr Right

Handicaps faced by opposition politicians are putting some off the job.

Yoursay: Hadi wants 'Muslim-only' cabinet, yet calls DAP racist

Yoursay: Hadi wants 'Muslim-only' cabinet, yet calls DAP racist

YOURSAY | And you expect the people to believe that DAP call the shots in Pakatan?

Fake news and GE14 - BN regime calling the shots

Fake news and GE14 - BN regime calling the shots

COMMENT | Today’s fake news are essentially 'half-truths' in new packaging.

Hadi denies grudge against DAP over PM candidate issue

Hadi denies grudge against DAP over PM candidate issue

PAS chief rejects Kit Siang’s claim he is angry with DAP for refusing to back him as PM candidate in GE13.

Zaid Ibrahim – The relevant Malay

Zaid Ibrahim – The relevant Malay

His criticisms of the Malay community are not that of a self-loathing rebel.

Yoursay: Felda boss says fraud, PM says negligence, rakyat say ‘wayang’

Yoursay: Felda boss says fraud, PM says negligence, rakyat say ‘wayang’

YOURSAY | 'If there is fraud, shouldn't the police and MACC step in?'

Pekema claims new Proton ditched bumi agenda; Harapan cries thuggery

Pekema claims new Proton ditched bumi agenda; Harapan cries thuggery

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

UAE gov't to help resolve M'sian civil engineer's case

UAE gov't to help resolve M'sian civil engineer's case

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman will also meet Richard Lau who has been in a Dubai jail since April last year for allegedly embezzling wage money.