Archive - 26 November 2018

17 detained over commotion at temple - IGP

17 detained over commotion at temple - IGP

Fuzi says police also identified all the individuals involved including the mastermind but probe still ongoing.
Developer's office attacked, vehicles smashed

Developer's office attacked, vehicles smashed

UPDATED 3.05AM | This comes after IGP urged the crowd to disperse and not create any provocation.

Sports attire: Leave athletes alone, Syed Saddiq tells T'ganu

Sports attire: Leave athletes alone, Syed Saddiq tells T'ganu

This following reports that the state gov't will introduce syariah-compliant clothing beginning next year.

Love, or loathe him – Rafizi lauds Najib's tech-savviness

Love, or loathe him – Rafizi lauds Najib's tech-savviness

He says ex-PM's social media has a leading traction and no one in Harapan seems to be bothered.

In sarcastic tone, Lim praises Ahmad Maslan for defending Najib

In sarcastic tone, Lim praises Ahmad Maslan for defending Najib

PARLIAMENT | The finance minister describes the effort by Ahmad Maslan as an act of a 'desperado'.

What led to the temple fracas – DIGP reveals details of initial probe

What led to the temple fracas – DIGP reveals details of initial probe

'I've to explain because it has become a sensitive issue. This is not related to a racial clash,' says Noor Rashid.

Umno Youth condemns temple clash, wants probe on 'hired thugs' claim

Umno Youth condemns temple clash, wants probe on 'hired thugs' claim

Asyraf Wajdi also trains his guns on a Selangor exco, whom he accuses of stoking racial tension.

Report lodged against Subang Jaya police chief over temple fracas

Report lodged against Subang Jaya police chief over temple fracas

MIC Youth sees red over police chief's statement that clash involved two Indian groups.

CJ: Focus on delivering justice, not gaining promotions

CJ: Focus on delivering justice, not gaining promotions

Malanjum reminds the judiciary not to write judgments in the hopes of gaining promotions.
It was not a racial clash - temple priest calls for calm

It was not a racial clash - temple priest calls for calm

One of the 'hostages' claims the person leading the group was acting on orders from outsiders.

Najib to Guan Eng: Enough with the '1MDB tai chi'

Najib to Guan Eng: Enough with the '1MDB tai chi'

Former PM accuses the finance minister of blaming everything on 1MDB.
UAE pardons British academic sentenced to life for spying

UAE pardons British academic sentenced to life for spying

Scholar Matthew Hedges has been cast as a talented researcher who fell foul of the UAE's security and justice system.

We're watching – Cops warn bloggers, social media users over temple fracas

We're watching – Cops warn bloggers, social media users over temple fracas

Deputy IGP urges all quarters to act responsibly and not viral false claims pertaining to the 'sensitive' issue. 

MCA lodges reports over offensive image on social media

MCA lodges reports over offensive image on social media

The images made it seem as if the party has benefitted from both Utar and TAR UC, and therefore, opposes the increase in tuition fees for the two institutions.

Former auditor-general Ambrin Buang turns up at MACC, evades reporters

Former auditor-general Ambrin Buang turns up at MACC, evades reporters

He is at the anti-graft agency HQ presumably to answer to allegations of 1MDB's final audit tampering.

DAP and its excuses for failing the ratification of Icerd

DAP and its excuses for failing the ratification of Icerd

LETTER | What happened to its vision of creating a ‘Malaysian Malaysia’?

Reliving the build-up to May 9 and the euphoria of that historic day

Reliving the build-up to May 9 and the euphoria of that historic day

BOOK REVIEW | Kee Thuan Chye encapsulates the series of events from 2008 onwards that led to a victorious GE14.
SC's digital drive makes fintech accessible to M'sians

SC's digital drive makes fintech accessible to M'sians

Platforms such as equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer funding, digital brokerage and robo-advisers, have become available.

Separate canteen: Maszlee says highlight positive, not just negative news

Separate canteen: Maszlee says highlight positive, not just negative news

'I hope the media publishes 1,000 good news as this will give a good lesson for this particular school'

Federal Court gets its first female Indian judge

Federal Court gets its first female Indian judge

Justice P Nallini is among nine judges promoted today.
CCID begins probe on 1MDB audit 'tampering' claim

CCID begins probe on 1MDB audit 'tampering' claim

Amar Singh says police are looking into allegations of 'framing incorrect records', forgery with intent to cheat.
Look at the man in the mirror, Hanipa tells Shafee

Look at the man in the mirror, Hanipa tells Shafee

‘Shafee himself has made political remarks, even in court’.
Don't use sin taxes to pay civil servants' wages, urges PAS rep

Don't use sin taxes to pay civil servants' wages, urges PAS rep

UPDATED 7:57PM | PARLIAMENT | Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff  suggests the tax be separated from the consolidated fund.
Developer denies instigating Seafield temple riot

Developer denies instigating Seafield temple riot

One City says it will take legal action against those who continue to make such allegations.
Rapid population growth led to cuts in water subsidy, says S'gor MB

Rapid population growth led to cuts in water subsidy, says S'gor MB

UPDATED 4.21PM | The scheme's annual cost increases prompted a reevaluation of the state budget, says Amirudin Shari.

Temple fracas: Ministers chide police's 'Indian vs Indian' claim

Temple fracas: Ministers chide police's 'Indian vs Indian' claim

UPDATED 4.50PM | Set the facts straight and also probe why cops arrived late at the scene, minister P Waythamoorthy says, reading out from a joint statement.

Zambry refuses to testify before Perak PAC because it was a public hearing

Zambry refuses to testify before Perak PAC because it was a public hearing

The ex-MB argues holding such a meeting will be unconventional.
'Intruders held temple chairperson, four others at knifepoint'

'Intruders held temple chairperson, four others at knifepoint'

Temple spokesperson also expresses disappointment with the police.

MB: Don't make racist statements, stoke hatred over temple riot

MB: Don't make racist statements, stoke hatred over temple riot

UPDATED 4.30PM | PSM, meanwhile, urges Malaysians not to dance to the tune of racists and fascists.

Alleged tampering of 1MDB audit report serious if true, says Khairy

Alleged tampering of 1MDB audit report serious if true, says Khairy

Such an incident should never have happened, adds the Rembau MP.
Probe Najib and associates for forgery and conspiracy, says lawyer

Probe Najib and associates for forgery and conspiracy, says lawyer

Mohd Haniff Khatri Abdulla urges for Najib and three others to be investigated for abetment.
S'gor police chief: Heated exchange ignited temple riot, other races involved

S'gor police chief: Heated exchange ignited temple riot, other races involved

Selangor police chief urges all quarters to be calm, and let the police handle the matter. 

Icerd rally? Organise 'kenduri' and help needy instead, says Amanah vice-chair

Icerd rally? Organise 'kenduri' and help needy instead, says Amanah vice-chair

Mahfuz Omar says he does not see a point in a demonstration as the gov't has decided not to pursue Icerd.

Was Harapan coin sold illegally? asks KJ

Was Harapan coin sold illegally? asks KJ

PARLIAMENT | The Rembau MP says the currency has yet to get Bank Negara approval.
Najib's ex-aide dismissed as Bank Rakyat chair with immediate effect

Najib's ex-aide dismissed as Bank Rakyat chair with immediate effect

It is reported that Shukry Mohd Salleh was involved in the 'tampering' of the 1MDB audit report. 

An Icerd post-mortem: What it meant to whom?

An Icerd post-mortem: What it meant to whom?

COMMENT | Did we give Umno and PAS their biggest booster shot since GE14?
Guan Eng: Critics should question Utusan for revealing 1MDB audit tampering claim

Guan Eng: Critics should question Utusan for revealing 1MDB audit tampering claim

'I am shocked,' says the finance minister, asking how Utusan, which reported this last Friday, knew about it earlier.

NFC lawyer seeks postponement of Rafizi's appeal

NFC lawyer seeks postponement of Rafizi's appeal

This in view of a global settlement for the case, and other related cases, the Court of Appeal was told. 

Johor PKR upset with Bersatu for recruiting ex-Umno reps

Johor PKR upset with Bersatu for recruiting ex-Umno reps

Johor PKR says Harapan already has a comfortable majority and taking in the three ex-Umno reps brings no benefit.
Opposition is like an 'ostrich' when it comes to 1MDB - Lim

Opposition is like an 'ostrich' when it comes to 1MDB - Lim

UPDATED 6:27 PM | PARLIAMENT | 'It sees no evil, hears no evil, speaks no evil,' adds the finance minister.
‘Police’ calling you? Grill the caller, says CCID deputy director

‘Police’ calling you? Grill the caller, says CCID deputy director

Grilling the caller can save you from being duped, the federal police say.
Australian PM holds emergency meeting as election rout looms

Australian PM holds emergency meeting as election rout looms

The ruling party in panic mode after a drubbing in a state election.

Bersatu spreads wing to S'wak, PM to attend launch

Bersatu spreads wing to S'wak, PM to attend launch

With the launch, the Umno-splinter party would have presence in every territory in the country, except Sabah.

Rosmah seeks to get money-laundering cases transferred to High Court

Rosmah seeks to get money-laundering cases transferred to High Court

Her lawyer says they are filing the application because it involves points of law.
Seven men detained over Seafield temple chaos, several vehicles torched

Seven men detained over Seafield temple chaos, several vehicles torched

UPDATED 1:13 PM | Two of the suspects, in their 30s, were nabbed while seeking treatment for injuries sustained during the incident, say cops.

Farewell Rishi - The man with the biggest heart

Farewell Rishi - The man with the biggest heart

COMMENT | We must continue his good work, ‘we must do something’.
Perak Bersatu Youth wants probe into claim on conspiracy to topple MB

Perak Bersatu Youth wants probe into claim on conspiracy to topple MB

Several Harapan exco members are reportedly conspiring with the opposition to move a motion of no confidence against Ahmad Faizal Azumu.

M'sia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest fruit

M'sia bets on durian as China goes bananas for world's smelliest fruit

The spiky fruit is set to become the country's next major export to China.
China heaps pressure on Taiwan president after election defeat

China heaps pressure on Taiwan president after election defeat

Ruling party loses key battleground cities in mayoral polls.
Kit Siang wants Parliament to discipline Najib over 1MDB audit 'tampering'

Kit Siang wants Parliament to discipline Najib over 1MDB audit 'tampering'

If the tampering claims are proven true, then punitive measures should be meted out on the former PM, says DAP veteran.

Russia seizes Ukrainian ships near annexed Crimea after firing on them

Russia seizes Ukrainian ships near annexed Crimea after firing on them

The move risks pushing the two countries to wider conflict.
Violence as devotees scuffle over relocation of Seafield temple

Violence as devotees scuffle over relocation of Seafield temple

One pickup truck overturned by angry crowd.
M'sia to host international anti-corruption award ceremony

M'sia to host international anti-corruption award ceremony

Qatar chose Malaysia as the venue because of gov't efforts to eradicate corruption, says DPM
Political rhetoric about Sarawak, versus 14 key facts

Political rhetoric about Sarawak, versus 14 key facts

COMMENT | It is time Sarawakians choose a government that has struggled with them and proven its track record.

Last two Johor's ex-Umno assemblypersons join Bersatu

Last two Johor's ex-Umno assemblypersons join Bersatu

No more Independent reps in Johor state assembly.
US closes Mexican border crossing, repels some migrants with tear gas

US closes Mexican border crossing, repels some migrants with tear gas

Migrants massing near the border in bid to enter the US.

You face a stark choice - May warns lawmakers over Brexit

You face a stark choice - May warns lawmakers over Brexit

The British PM needs a simple majority in parliament to see the deal sealed.

Yoursay: Icerd U-turn: Harapan defending the indefensible?

Yoursay: Icerd U-turn: Harapan defending the indefensible?

YOURSAY | 'I wonder how Dr M feels now that M'sia is on par with Myanmar in regard to Icerd.'
Why doesn’t the gov't want to find Indira's daughter?

Why doesn’t the gov't want to find Indira's daughter?

COMMENT | If Prasana isn't found, it will be on the Harapan reps who don't have the guts to recover her.

Yoursay: MCA, help poor students by cutting ties with Utar

Yoursay: MCA, help poor students by cutting ties with Utar

YOURSAY | 'Utar can be a much better university if divested of MCA ownership.'
PAS declares human rights treaties a threat; auditor-general confirms tampering

PAS declares human rights treaties a threat; auditor-general confirms tampering

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

Findings of JB hospital fire to be tabled in cabinet

Findings of JB hospital fire to be tabled in cabinet

Minister says it should be presented to the cabinet before being disclosed to the public.

Gov't to release report on tackling debts, restructuring - PM

Gov't to release report on tackling debts, restructuring - PM

Mahathir says some ministries have to change a lot on the way they work.