Archive - 24 October 2018

Cathay Pacific flags data breach affecting 9.4 million passengers

Cathay Pacific flags data breach affecting 9.4 million passengers

Passport numbers, Hong Kong identity card numbers and credit card numbers were accessed, the airline said.

Dr M: Malaysia pledges ‘whatever possible’ to end Southern Thai Conflict

Dr M: Malaysia pledges ‘whatever possible’ to end Southern Thai Conflict

The PM calls it an opportunity for both nations to display friendship and strengthen ties.

Gobind urges ministry officials to give full cooperation to media personnel

Gobind urges ministry officials to give full cooperation to media personnel

The minister said this in response to recent complaints of a ‘rude press secretary’.

Obama, Hillary among targets of suspected bombs ahead of US election

Obama, Hillary among targets of suspected bombs ahead of US election

UPDATED 12.15PM | They were among targets of suspected package bombs delivered to several high-profile Democrats and CNN.

BN dead in Sabah, new coalition GBS formed

BN dead in Sabah, new coalition GBS formed

The new coalition comprises PBS, Umno, Star and PBRS.

Ministries discussing petrol subsidy mechanism

Ministries discussing petrol subsidy mechanism

Targeted at the B40 group, the ministries are also looking at its effects on the middle-income group (M40).

‘I want daddy’ cries toddler upon seeing fire fighters in uniforms

‘I want daddy’ cries toddler upon seeing fire fighters in uniforms

The child’s father was among the six Water Rescue Unit personnel who drowned in a SAR operation recently.

MACC raids Irwan’s house, family members stop media from taking photos

MACC raids Irwan’s house, family members stop media from taking photos

The raid lasted 15 minutes before he was taken back to the MACC headquarters.

PKR veep fumes over 'warning letter', says it's an attempt to discredit him

PKR veep fumes over 'warning letter', says it's an attempt to discredit him

'As of 7pm today, I have not received any letter from the committee, either written, by fax, or e-mail,' Xavier Jayakumar says.

Another landslide in Camerons, makes road impassable

Another landslide in Camerons, makes road impassable

It cuts off Kampung Raja from Tanah Rata.

Najib: If helping graduates is an offence, I take the blame

Najib: If helping graduates is an offence, I take the blame

Ex-PM responds to remark that his administration is also at fault for drop in PTPTN repayments.

Recruitment of foreign workers via agents to be abolished

Recruitment of foreign workers via agents to be abolished

The task will taken over by the Human Resources Ministry via Private Employment Agencies (PEA).

Eliminate stigma by health practitioners when it comes to abortion

Eliminate stigma by health practitioners when it comes to abortion

LETTER | The gov't needs to uphold sexual health and reproductive health rights to prevent untoward incidents.

IGP must stop Hishammuddin immediately

IGP must stop Hishammuddin immediately

LETTER | It must be remembered that the emergence of Jho Low would mean him spilling the beans.

Police to quiz Rosmah and sons on Friday

Police to quiz Rosmah and sons on Friday

New date fixed as she wants to be there for Najib when he is charged tomorrow, says a source.

MACC: Former MEIO DG to be charged with CBT tomorrow

MACC: Former MEIO DG to be charged with CBT tomorrow

It is believed that Hasanah Abdul Hamid will face charges over the misappropriation of US$12m.

Barricades set up at Parliament lobby to prevent doorstop interviews

Barricades set up at Parliament lobby to prevent doorstop interviews

This is after a minister almost fell tripping on a camera cable while being mobbed by the media.

Musang King durian plantations putting Malayan tigers at risk, says report

Musang King durian plantations putting Malayan tigers at risk, says report

Demand for durians in China has led to a surge in large-scale durian farming in M'sia over the past year.

Police report over Julau PKR membership issues

Police report over Julau PKR membership issues

This stems from an allegation that individuals we registered as members without their knowledge.

Cops grill Zahid on 'RM116.7m seized belongs to Umno' claim

Cops grill Zahid on 'RM116.7m seized belongs to Umno' claim

Party president's statement is recorded by the police's Amla unit for an hour and a half this afternoon.

Irwan earned about RM7m in over 7 years

Irwan earned about RM7m in over 7 years

Guan Eng says Irwan earned RM2,944,095  from civil service and RM3,867,667 as a board member.

Speaker: Too drastic to revoke allowances for absent MPs

Speaker: Too drastic to revoke allowances for absent MPs

It is normal to not have 100 percent attendance, especially when the Dewan Rakyat is in session into the night, says Dewan Rakyat speaker. 

Court document reveals 1MDB companies' exact stake in Equanimity

Court document reveals 1MDB companies' exact stake in Equanimity

One company has 53.57 percent shares in the vessel.

Ahmad Maslan's heart bleeds for Langkawi taxi drivers

Ahmad Maslan's heart bleeds for Langkawi taxi drivers

Plight of drivers tugs on his heartstrings and he calls for a 'win-win' situation.

Apex court upholds acquittal of cops over Dharmendran's death

Apex court upholds acquittal of cops over Dharmendran's death

It rules the circumstantial evidence adduced by prosecution did not meet the threshold required for conviction.

Speaker reiterates support for public PAC hearings

Speaker reiterates support for public PAC hearings

He says that this should be done on a case-by-case basis.

GST repayment: PAC will recall Najib if necessary, says Kiandee

GST repayment: PAC will recall Najib if necessary, says Kiandee

PAC chief says Najib had rendered positive cooperation to explain all the questions

Ambiga receives UN award for contribution to sustainable development

Ambiga receives UN award for contribution to sustainable development

Former Bersih chief is feted alongside two other M'sian organisations - MyKasih Foundation and National Ozone Unit.

PKR issues warning letters for minister, 2 MPs

PKR issues warning letters for minister, 2 MPs

PKR POLLS | Party disciplinary committee says complaints lodged against them are valid.

Akmal Nasir denies coaching voter during PKR polls

Akmal Nasir denies coaching voter during PKR polls

PKR POLLS | This comes after a fellow contender highlighted a video showing Akmal  'assisting' a voter.  

No ministers when Najib spoke? Maybe they're tired of him, Muhyiddin quips

No ministers when Najib spoke? Maybe they're tired of him, Muhyiddin quips

Not unusual for lawmakers to address an empty Dewan Rakyat, says home minister. 

'No black shoes required' – Najib credits BN gov't for uni rankings

'No black shoes required' – Najib credits BN gov't for uni rankings

Rankings show the reality behind allegations of BN government ignoring education, says ex-PM.
 

Selangor local gov't heads told to meet with elected reps regularly

Selangor local gov't heads told to meet with elected reps regularly

They must meet with all elected representatives, inculding those from the opposition, once every three months.

Irwan in, Najib out – charges tomorrow linked to BR1M, pension fund

Irwan in, Najib out – charges tomorrow linked to BR1M, pension fund

UPDATED 5.14PM | Former Treasury secretary-general is slated to spend the night at the MACC headquarters.

'Don't blame Harapan for drop in PTPTN collection'

'Don't blame Harapan for drop in PTPTN collection'

PARLIAMENT | Teo Nie Ching says the drop partly caused by the grace period extension given by the previous BN government.

Artiste Neelofa settles two defamation suits

Artiste Neelofa settles two defamation suits

She had sued two online media sites and agreed to undisclosed settlements.

Minister to pen letter to S'pore to halt Friday's execution of M'sian

Minister to pen letter to S'pore to halt Friday's execution of M'sian

Prabu Pathmanathan's family received a letter four days ago stating he will be hanged at the Changi Prison.

No timeline on separating powers of AG, says Hanipa Maidin

No timeline on separating powers of AG, says Hanipa Maidin

PARLIAMENT | Harapan gov’t promised to separate the role, but no specific time set, says the deputy minister.

Rare sight indeed, thanks for the photo - Kit Siang to Najib

Rare sight indeed, thanks for the photo - Kit Siang to Najib

DAP veteran says photo of Najib addressing empty seats shows how low ex-PM has fallen.

Court grants leave for man with two names on his MyKad

Court grants leave for man with two names on his MyKad

The name printed on the card is different from the one embedded in the chip.

Dr M won't do what Guan Eng did, says Gerakan Youth chief

Dr M won't do what Guan Eng did, says Gerakan Youth chief

Tan Keng Liang raps the finance minister for exposing a letter, which he claims should be confidential.

Hadi: We're not asking for alms, it's Putrajaya's duty to back Kelantan

Hadi: We're not asking for alms, it's Putrajaya's duty to back Kelantan

UPDATED 1.29PM | He says K’tan pays federal taxes so govt is duty-bound to pay back the state.

Survey: M’sians most concerned about identity theft, fraud, hacking

Survey: M’sians most concerned about identity theft, fraud, hacking

Up to 86pct worried about identity theft; peninsular residents more concerned about data security issues.

 

Arkib Negara: A case for accessibility and inclusion in M'sian history

Arkib Negara: A case for accessibility and inclusion in M'sian history

COMMENT | How can we even begin to learn our history when a bulk of its sources are locked behind barriers?

When lies become truth through dissemination

When lies become truth through dissemination

LETTER | Made-up facts are so effectively crafted that they are indistinguishable from the truth.

No more minister in charge of parliament affairs once PSA reinstated

No more minister in charge of parliament affairs once PSA reinstated

UPDATED 3.41PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy speaker says Parliamentary Services Act will be elevated, Parliament to have its own finance.

Guan Eng reveals letter of Kelantan seeking financial aid

Guan Eng reveals letter of Kelantan seeking financial aid

He says the PAS-led state government asked his ministry for RM24.5 million.

Muhyiddin: New police SOP pending repeal of security acts

Muhyiddin: New police SOP pending repeal of security acts

He says this is so that police don't act as though those laws are still in force. 

Students lodge police reports against school head, alleging sodomy

Students lodge police reports against school head, alleging sodomy

The boys claimed they were sodomised at school; others have also claimed to have been sexually abused.

Ramasamy urges Education Ministry to probe plagiarism in public unis

Ramasamy urges Education Ministry to probe plagiarism in public unis

Gov't should have mechanism to check extent of plagiarism in public universities, says Penang deputy CM.

Police welcome Hisham's offer to locate Jho Low

Police welcome Hisham's offer to locate Jho Low

UPDATED 11.38AM | The IGP, however, declines to speculate on the former minister's motive.

Trump says 'worst cover-up ever', visas of some Saudis revoked

Trump says 'worst cover-up ever', visas of some Saudis revoked

‘Bad deal, should have never been thought of. Somebody really messed up.’

Dummies' guide to commenting on Malaysiakini

Dummies' guide to commenting on Malaysiakini

COMMENT | ‘You have the right to be disgusting, but that right ends where mine begins.’

UN still best platform for international community - Foreign Ministry

UN still best platform for international community - Foreign Ministry

Deputy sec-gen says M'sia is committed in exploring resolutions in Palestine and addressing Rohingya refugee crisis.

Haughtiness and arrogance have not disappeared from this man

Haughtiness and arrogance have not disappeared from this man

COMMENT | Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is still feeling all that mighty and monumental, despite being no longer in power.

Yoursay: In New M’sia, everyone has the right to ask leaders questions

Yoursay: In New M’sia, everyone has the right to ask leaders questions

YOURSAY | ‘The journalist was simply asking Zahid what readers were already asking each other.’

Landslide tragedy: Contractor claims strangers living at construction site

Landslide tragedy: Contractor claims strangers living at construction site

Yuta Maju says the cabins were vacated and abandoned several weeks before the landslide.

National Service-BTN replacement same difference

National Service-BTN replacement same difference

COMMENT | The programme to ‘mould leaders’ is unnecessary.

A must now: Moratorium on all hill land development

A must now: Moratorium on all hill land development

LETTER | Did The Penang Island City Council really monitor the Bukit Kukus project, despite all our alerts?

Zahid's belated calls for 'reformasi'

Zahid's belated calls for 'reformasi'

COMMENT | It is not an empty slogan you shout out when you realise the cards are stacked against you.

Yoursay: No one owes the taxi drivers a living

Yoursay: No one owes the taxi drivers a living

YOURSAY | Ride-hailing app Grab should stay, but they need competition.

S'wak PKR accuses sec-gen of 'blatant dereliction of duty'

S'wak PKR accuses sec-gen of 'blatant dereliction of duty'

PKR POLLS | Saifuddin is accused of ignoring red flags raised on discrepancies in the Julau division.

Rafidah accused of using race card, then jettisoning it

Rafidah accused of using race card, then jettisoning it

She is also slammed, by an Umno division vice-chief, for failing to advance the economic interests of the Malays.

MACC to quiz Najib, Irwan Serigar; another landslide hits Penang

MACC to quiz Najib, Irwan Serigar; another landslide hits Penang

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

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