Archive - 29 March 2018

Police arrest couple in forex scandal at KLIA2

Police arrest couple in forex scandal at KLIA2

They are linked to a syndicate believed to have started in 2013, to which some 70,000 people have fallen victims.

Socso detects 48 false claims made by syndicates

Socso detects 48 false claims made by syndicates

The total, in the form of a monthly pension, could reach up to RM30 million if paid continuously, says Socso CEO.

Adam Rosly ordered to enter defence for giving false statements

Adam Rosly ordered to enter defence for giving false statements

This is on statements and documents given to MACC while being investigated for his allegedly vast wealth.

Rafidah slams Nazri and Annuar, tells them to focus on issues

Rafidah slams Nazri and Annuar, tells them to focus on issues

The former minister also says Umno, in which she is 'technically' no longer a member, has been tarnished and shamed by its leaders.

Pusat Komas: Redelineation exercise a racial tragedy waiting to happen

Pusat Komas: Redelineation exercise a racial tragedy waiting to happen

The human rights NGO says EC chief's admission of racial redelineation is ignorant and prejudiced.

Stay away from Harapan's poisoned honey, Najib warns civil servants

Stay away from Harapan's poisoned honey, Najib warns civil servants

Don't be influenced by their empty promises, says the PM.

MCA tunnel forum guests to be greeted by giant rocket

MCA tunnel forum guests to be greeted by giant rocket

While the event is being organised by MCA, the DAP symbol is set to dominate the scene.

How a data mining giant got me wrong

How a data mining giant got me wrong

How much do companies that sell your personal data really know about you?

After 'tree-nosed' Najib, Thai cartoonist jabs Dr M's 'blatant hypocrisy'

After 'tree-nosed' Najib, Thai cartoonist jabs Dr M's 'blatant hypocrisy'

The republished cartoon lampoons Mahathir's support for street demonstrations.

Thai cops nab two M'sians over seizure of 700kgs of syabu

Thai cops nab two M'sians over seizure of 700kgs of syabu

The suspects were arrested as they were unloading the drugs from a lorry carrying fruits into a house in Hatyai, yesterday. 

Gazetted: Controversial redelineation report becomes law

Gazetted: Controversial redelineation report becomes law

UPDATED 7.01PM | The order, which is dated yesterday, states that it comes into effect today. 

All the best to him – Saravanan unfazed over facing Bersatu strategist

All the best to him – Saravanan unfazed over facing Bersatu strategist

The deputy minister says he will let his constituents in Tapah be the judge.

Game over? Certainly not

Game over? Certainly not

LETTER | The goalposts have been moved so let us change our goals.

“选委会公平独立” ,刘华才挺选区重划

“选委会公平独立” ,刘华才挺选区重划

民政党副主席刘华才认为,选区重划是必要的,人们应平心看待此事,勿发表不负责任言论。

Malaysia needs a new paradigm

Malaysia needs a new paradigm

LETTER | Don’t ask me what it is. Smarter people should be able to figure it out.

Forex: Suami isteri ditahan di KLIA2 sebaik tiba dari luar negara

Forex: Suami isteri ditahan di KLIA2 sebaik tiba dari luar negara

Pasangan itu diburu polis sebelum ini kerana dipercayai mendalangi sindiket penipuan pelaburan tukaran wang asing.

Equanimity lawyers cast doubt on execution of FBI's warrant

Equanimity lawyers cast doubt on execution of FBI's warrant

They contend that the warrant was only taped, and later removed from the vessel.

I can tolerate name-calling, not slander – Wee mulls suing Kit Siang

I can tolerate name-calling, not slander – Wee mulls suing Kit Siang

MCA leader dares DAP veteran to meet him face-to-face at tomorrow's forum to test his knowledge on the tunnel project.

Medical grad who pimped 14-year-old girl gets 10 years

Medical grad who pimped 14-year-old girl gets 10 years

His lawyer says it was the victim who had asked him to offer her services.

Now Malindo offers to waive rebooking fees for GE14 too

Now Malindo offers to waive rebooking fees for GE14 too

GE14 | The move follows that of Cathay Pacific, which announced a similar waiver last week. 

Maria condemns netizens for sexually harassing her aide

Maria condemns netizens for sexually harassing her aide

Cybertroopers posted obscene remarks on her, who was pictured with a placard at yesterday’s redelineation protest.

'Protesters would've been held under ISA during Dr M's time'

'Protesters would've been held under ISA during Dr M's time'

UPDATED 4.32PM | Minister Nazri says this when remarking on Mahathir's presence at a Bersih demonstration yesterday.

Expert torpedoes DOJ's knowledge on selling superyachts

Expert torpedoes DOJ's knowledge on selling superyachts

Company that operates Equanimity says DOJ and its expert didn't appreciate the value, scale of the vessel.

Dangerous days ahead for M’sia with fake news law

Dangerous days ahead for M’sia with fake news law

LETTER | With this 'big brother' approach, Najib is taking M'sia down an authoritarian path.

Equanimity's location available on Google, lawyer rebuts DOJ

Equanimity's location available on Google, lawyer rebuts DOJ

Lawyer Naeun Rim denies that Equanimity crew tried to hide yacht's location from US gov't.  

Rafidah an old woman who rants too much: Nazri

Rafidah an old woman who rants too much: Nazri

UPDATED 4.25PM | According to him, she does this because she lost to Wanita Umno chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.

Decision on S'gor voters' objection to  EC redelineation postponed

Decision on S'gor voters' objection to EC redelineation postponed

The judicial review application was filed last week by 107 persons representing about 10,000 voters.

Harapan candidates to contest under PKR logo? Decision next Tues

Harapan candidates to contest under PKR logo? Decision next Tues

Apart from PKR, Amanah's logo is also being considered, reveal party insiders.

No more slap on the wrist, court jails Datin who abused maid

No more slap on the wrist, court jails Datin who abused maid

High Court sets aside good behaviour bond and orders Rozita to serve jail sentence beginning today.

Najib: Bringing in FDI doesn’t mean selling sovereignty

Najib: Bringing in FDI doesn’t mean selling sovereignty

The prime minister responds to Dr M's criticism of 'unbeneficial' FDI ventures.

LIVE: After trading insults, MPs pray for each other

LIVE: After trading insults, MPs pray for each other

LIVE | PARLIAMENT | Debates on Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 will continue on Monday.

Ijok land deal: Here's one of the documents

Ijok land deal: Here's one of the documents

COMMENT | S'gor gov't appears genuinely rattled and gone into over-drive after MACC arrested 7, froze RM87m.  

Rafizi says will sue over 'Israeli funds for Invoke' claims

Rafizi says will sue over 'Israeli funds for Invoke' claims

Pandan MP has asked lawyers to explore suing Umno Youth's Khairul Azwan and TV3 over the claims.

Ex-Umno MP's acquittal upheld, paves way to contest in GE14

Ex-Umno MP's acquittal upheld, paves way to contest in GE14

UPDATED 3.45PM | The Court of Appeal also upholds the acquittal of Abdul Rahman's former aide.  

House of Horror - There's only Altantuya's 'hantu', says Guan Eng

House of Horror - There's only Altantuya's 'hantu', says Guan Eng

UPDATED 5.20PM | PARLIAMENT | Guan Eng says his father is 'real' and invokes the spectre of the slain Mongolian national.

Will Malaysia witness a 'voter-tsunami'?

Will Malaysia witness a 'voter-tsunami'?

LETTER | The ground sentiment is no more one of race or religion.

Court upholds damages to family of slain teen Aminulrasyid

Court upholds damages to family of slain teen Aminulrasyid

UPDATED 4.05PM | Federal Court dismisses gov't's appeal against paying RM100,000 in general damages to the family. 

Malaysian diaspora is gearing up to vote!

Malaysian diaspora is gearing up to vote!

LETTER | Malaysians who have been denied the right to vote overseas will do their utmost to travel home.

Redelineation: MCA and Gerakan's position then and now

Redelineation: MCA and Gerakan's position then and now

Malaysiakini compares what MCA and Gerakan MPs told Parliament yesterday with what their leaders said in 2016.

Kit Siang turns invisible to speaker, Noh Omar 'hears, but can't see him'

Kit Siang turns invisible to speaker, Noh Omar 'hears, but can't see him'

UPDATED 2.31PM | PARLIAMENT| Opposition MPs were up in arms after the speaker 'turns a blind' eye to the DAP veteran's presence.

Dr M forgot three redelineation exercises under him, says Vell Paari

Dr M forgot three redelineation exercises under him, says Vell Paari

For him to make noise about the latest redelineation exercise reeks of hypocrisy, according to the MIC leader.

YouTube video likens Dr M's forum gatecrashing to Rajni swag

YouTube video likens Dr M's forum gatecrashing to Rajni swag

The 'villain' in the movie, according to the clip, is Kamarul Zaman.

Destroyed by IS, ancient winged bull rears its head in London

Destroyed by IS, ancient winged bull rears its head in London

The relic is resurrected at Trafalgar Square, made of recycled Middle Eastern food packaging materials.

Don't demean MCA president's post, LGE tells Rahman

Don't demean MCA president's post, LGE tells Rahman

He also accuses the minister of trying to hide the cowardice of the MCA president.

What about other countries' elections, Nur Jazlan asks Cathay Pacific

What about other countries' elections, Nur Jazlan asks Cathay Pacific

UPDATED 12.03PM | M'sians should look forward to CNY, Raya, Deepavali and Christmas waivers too, he adds.

Nerve agent left on front door of former Russian spy: UK police

Nerve agent left on front door of former Russian spy: UK police

The highest concentration of the nerve agent is found on the door of Skripal’s home.

Oil prices rise as Opec seen continuing supply cuts through 2018

Oil prices rise as Opec seen continuing supply cuts through 2018

Producers look set to continue cutting output for the rest of the year and potentially into 2019.

An overseas M'sian's take on the EC redelineation bill

An overseas M'sian's take on the EC redelineation bill

LETTER | 'Malaysia’s most pressing hour is upon her, and she needs our help.'

Ambiga has a major political role to play

Ambiga has a major political role to play

COMMENT | In Ambiga, I see a woman who is humble, bright and above all, trustworthy.

500 Ijok settlers expected to drag Azmin to court, says lawyer

500 Ijok settlers expected to drag Azmin to court, says lawyer

More settlers are rising up and daring to step forward to claim their rights, lawyer tells Utusan.

Dr M says Nur Jazlan shouldn't compare apples and oranges

Dr M says Nur Jazlan shouldn't compare apples and oranges

UPDATED 2.30PM | During his time, ROS moved against Umno despite it being part of the gov’t.

Saudi Arabia must face US lawsuits over Sept 11 attacks, says US court

Saudi Arabia must face US lawsuits over Sept 11 attacks, says US court

A US judge has rejected Saudi Arabia's bid to dismiss the lawsuits.

Court throws out S'gor gov't's appeal against EC boundaries

Court throws out S'gor gov't's appeal against EC boundaries

UPDATED 12.08PM | While judges agree the state has legal standing, they rule the matter should be raised during the local inquiry.

Trump aide communicated with ex-Russian officer during 2016 poll

Trump aide communicated with ex-Russian officer during 2016 poll

Russiagate’s plot thickens with court records filed by Robert Mueller's office.

Reverse the rot in national education

Reverse the rot in national education

QUESTION TIME | What is required is de-politicisation of the national education system.

SUPP-rising star from Sungai Apong fisher colony

SUPP-rising star from Sungai Apong fisher colony

CALONKINI | Kho Teck Wan has heard the talk of her taking on DAP in Kuching, and is shifting gears.

Latest electoral roll should be out in a week's time – EC chief

Latest electoral roll should be out in a week's time – EC chief

Mohd Hashim denies allegations the EC is not a fair umpire.

Yoursay: A blatant attempt to steal an election

Yoursay: A blatant attempt to steal an election

YOURSAY | ‘As our protectors, the Agong and Rulers Council are the last bastions of hope.’

Titiwangsa youths claim ‘invisible hand’ behind anti-Johari campaign

Titiwangsa youths claim ‘invisible hand’ behind anti-Johari campaign

20 local youth groups claim the campaign against their MP is being manipulated.

Yoursay: ‘When injustice is the law, resistance is our duty’

Yoursay: ‘When injustice is the law, resistance is our duty’

YOURSAY | ‘What sort of democracy is that? Parliament might as well close shop.’

Cathay Pacific rebuts Nur Jazlan's 'regime change' accusation

Cathay Pacific rebuts Nur Jazlan's 'regime change' accusation

'We are aware of customers’ current needs and would like to provide more value and flexibility...'

New electoral boundaries passed; what it means for GE14

New electoral boundaries passed; what it means for GE14

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