Archive - 27 November 2018

Former PAC chair unaware of ‘alterations’ to 1MDB report

Former PAC chair unaware of ‘alterations’ to 1MDB report

He said that it was accepted from former auditor-general as a 'complete report'.

Baling MP Abdul Azeez leaves MACC after seven hours

Baling MP Abdul Azeez leaves MACC after seven hours

He was called in to give a statement regarding a graft probe involving a contractor company
T’gganu PAS and Umno to demand petroleum royalty from federal gov’t

T’gganu PAS and Umno to demand petroleum royalty from federal gov’t

DUN TERENGGANU | MB: An ad-hoc committee will be formed to do this soon
2018-11-27

2018-11-27

Perak Harapan to lodge police report against Umno leader

Perak Harapan to lodge police report against Umno leader

State DAP chief Nga Kor Ming says this is to prevent another coup d'etat.

Temple issue: Three parties submit memorandum to Home Minister

Temple issue: Three parties submit memorandum to Home Minister

They are calling for stern action to be taken against those responsible for the riots.

Whipping under civil law remains - Hanipa

Whipping under civil law remains - Hanipa

PARLIAMENT | However the minister added that the gov’t is open to suitable views from the public on abolishing the punishment.
Hospital in Seremban receives bomb threat

Hospital in Seremban receives bomb threat

Patients, staff ordered to evacuate with critically ill transferred to another hospital.
Gobind calls for self-restraint when commenting on temple issue online

Gobind calls for self-restraint when commenting on temple issue online

He said this after visiting the fireman who was allegedly assaulted during the riot last night.

BN, Harapan MPs unite in finding solution to temple riots issue

BN, Harapan MPs unite in finding solution to temple riots issue

MPs from both sides have submitted motions calling for an emergency Parliament sitting.

After meeting PM, Waytha says temple stays until final solution found

After meeting PM, Waytha says temple stays until final solution found

Minister also promises to convey the wishes of the devotees for the temple to remain in its present location to Mahathir.

Ex-MCT director, One City residents disassociate from temple matter

Ex-MCT director, One City residents disassociate from temple matter

UPDATED 10PM | Following a viral social media post, he says he had resigned from the company in February.
We can't be '100 percent in every place' – IGP on injured fireman

We can't be '100 percent in every place' – IGP on injured fireman

The attackers saw a window and acted, says Mohamed Fuzi Harun.

Women MPs unite through Whatsapp group to discuss gender issues

Women MPs unite through Whatsapp group to discuss gender issues

 This is pertaining to the formulation of the bill on gender equality.
Multiracial business collaborations can prevent monopolies - Radzi

Multiracial business collaborations can prevent monopolies - Radzi

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says strategic bumi, non-bumi partnerships would encourage competition.

Tahfiz fire case: Women break down when shown pictures of sons who perished

Tahfiz fire case: Women break down when shown pictures of sons who perished

The four women were prosecution's 29th, 30th, 31st and 32nd witnesses.

Police to double presence, DIGP vows no more riots

Police to double presence, DIGP vows no more riots

UPDATED 6.55PM | Only those going for religious activities will be permitted to enter the area, says Noor Rashid.
PM warns rioters and 'masterminds' of stern action

PM warns rioters and 'masterminds' of stern action

Mahathir says those behind the unrest will not escape punishment.

Ministers' inaction in Indira case an affront to the rule of law

Ministers' inaction in Indira case an affront to the rule of law

LETTER | Despite being the de facto law minister, Liew Vui Keong has flung the rule of law out of the window.

IGP: Water cannons not used to avoid escalating situation

IGP: Water cannons not used to avoid escalating situation

'If we had used force, we would be blamed. If we help, we would be blamed as well.'

Ex-soldier jailed 18 years for incest with daughter

Ex-soldier jailed 18 years for incest with daughter

The father of four is also sentenced to 15 strokes of the rotan for assaulting the girl, now 19.

MCA proposes three-step solution to Seafield temple situation

MCA proposes three-step solution to Seafield temple situation

‘Remember that you are part of the government…no longer the opposition,’ Wee Ka Siong tells ministers.
Seafield temple a saga of flawed business motives

Seafield temple a saga of flawed business motives

LETTER | Humanity must respect, honour and protect legacy. You cannot sell it.
Putrajaya keeping Icerd on ice is a letdown

Putrajaya keeping Icerd on ice is a letdown

LETTER | Misunderstanding, misinformation and miscommunication are clouding the debate.

Second night of temple fracas could have been prevented

Second night of temple fracas could have been prevented

LETTER | The way police and politicians acted is disappointing
Fuzi: We cannot cordon off a place of worship

Fuzi: We cannot cordon off a place of worship

The IGP explains the reason for not closing the roads leading to the Hindu temple.

'Icerd support' - DAP reps give statements to police

'Icerd support' - DAP reps give statements to police

The police are probing them for attempts to 'provoke a breach of the peace'.
Should we fear the Dec 8 rally?

Should we fear the Dec 8 rally?

COMMENT | Now that the political tables have turned, should we expect that the upcoming rally will erupt in violence?
We are praying for injured fireman, says temple chairperson

We are praying for injured fireman, says temple chairperson

UPDATED 4.25PM | The temple committee is also planning to visit Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim at the hospital, adds Ramaji.

From Hindraf to Seafield, Waytha reaps what he sows, says MIC chief

From Hindraf to Seafield, Waytha reaps what he sows, says MIC chief

UPDATED 6.12PM | What goes around comes around, says Vigneswaran.

Waytha condemns violence, calls for urgent police action

Waytha condemns violence, calls for urgent police action

'The government will not tolerate this behaviour,' de facto national unity minister says.

One City employees among 19 remanded over Seafield temple incident

One City employees among 19 remanded over Seafield temple incident

UPDATED 3.53PM | The remand order is issued by the Petaling Jaya Magistrate's Court this morning. 

Calm down, we are here to save lives - Fire Dept chief to rioters

Calm down, we are here to save lives - Fire Dept chief to rioters

Even if the rioters' houses are on fire, we will save them, says Mohammad Hamdan Wahid.

Fire Dept chief: No police around when firemen attacked

Fire Dept chief: No police around when firemen attacked

He says Adib's body was riddled with bruises, and his lungs and intestines punctured by his broken ribs.

Suhakam: Cease attempts to destabilise peace over temple relocation

Suhakam: Cease attempts to destabilise peace over temple relocation

Human rights commission calls for Malaysians to respect the sanctity of all places of worship.
Harapan MP: Why aren't ministers visiting site of riot?

Harapan MP: Why aren't ministers visiting site of riot?

Thomas Su rues receiving complaints about the gov't's apparent slow reaction to the Seafield riots. 

Myanmar seizes boat carrying 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia

Myanmar seizes boat carrying 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia

The boat was intercepted after fishermen reported it to the authorities. 

S'gor MB convenes security council meet over riots

S'gor MB convenes security council meet over riots

'We have to install safety and order. That is my first priority,' says Amirudin.

The media can do better in the Icerd debate

The media can do better in the Icerd debate

COMMENT | It should bring back rational talk on an issue that demagogues have exploited to pander to their base.

Injured fireman not dead – Dept refutes social media claims

Injured fireman not dead – Dept refutes social media claims

'He is in stable condition and let us pray together for his recovery', says the department.
You're strong, wake up – fiancee's message to assaulted fireman

You're strong, wake up – fiancee's message to assaulted fireman

Muhammad Adib and Nurul Najihah were planning to get married next month.
'Pork' thrown into surau in Malacca

'Pork' thrown into surau in Malacca

Police have confirmed the incident and are monitoring places of worship in the area.
Zahid flays 'hero' Waytha for 'provocation' in Seafield temple issue

Zahid flays 'hero' Waytha for 'provocation' in Seafield temple issue

Don't use position to create 'provocation' among the followers of one religion or the others, says Umno president.

Bus drivers courting danger by doing longer hours to make a living

Bus drivers courting danger by doing longer hours to make a living

UPDATED 5.03PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy transport minister says fare increase to raise drivers' wages being considered.

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After 71 reports, Malacca cops step up security at houses of worship

After 71 reports, Malacca cops step up security at houses of worship

This directive comes after the second night of rioting at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple.

Cabinet agrees to raise PTPTN repayment threshold

Cabinet agrees to raise PTPTN repayment threshold

UPDATED 4.40PM | PARLIAMENT | Repayment for those in B40, M40 who receive 1st class honours will be exempted.

Police: Number of arrests in Seafield row now 21

Police: Number of arrests in Seafield row now 21

UPDATED 1.12PM | They include two men nabbed this morning in a car that contained a machete, says S'gor police chief. 

After second night of violence, S'gor MB again calls for calm

After second night of violence, S'gor MB again calls for calm

UPDATED 12.12PM | Amirudin Shari calls for the public to remain calm, and refrain from making racist, hate speech.

Britain will head into unknown if Brexit deal rejected - May

Britain will head into unknown if Brexit deal rejected - May

Odds now look stacked against divided British parliament approving the deal.

Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion

Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion

This follows Moscow seizing three Ukrainian naval ships and taking their crew prisoner.

Commotion at Seafield temple has eased

Commotion at Seafield temple has eased

The crowd has shrunken in size, most likely due to the morning downpour. 

Genting sues Disney, Fox for US$1b over theme park

Genting sues Disney, Fox for US$1b over theme park

It says 'seller's remorse' induced Fox, with Disney's help, to breach its 2013 contract to license Fox World.

Four cops nabbed in raid on Selangor's largest drug lab

Four cops nabbed in raid on Selangor's largest drug lab

The Semenyih lab is believed to have been producing 70kg or RM3.55m worth of syabu per day.

Seafield riots: Fireman critically injured after mob attack

Seafield riots: Fireman critically injured after mob attack

UPDATED 3:25PM | The young rescuer is currently fighting for his life in the ICU after the second night of rioting.

'Capitalist' Jack Ma is China's communist party member - report

'Capitalist' Jack Ma is China's communist party member - report

Party newspaper debunks a public assumption that the billionaire was politically unattached.
Temple saga could have been avoided with a stroke of the MB's pen

Temple saga could have been avoided with a stroke of the MB's pen

COMMENT | Why does the 127-year-old temple have to endure this humiliation and trauma?

Former minister Mahdzir Khalid to be charged

Former minister Mahdzir Khalid to be charged

Sources say he is expected to be charged with graft in relation to the solar hybrid project in Sarawak.

Curfew in Esszone extended to Dec 12

Curfew in Esszone extended to Dec 12

Sabah police chief announces the extension of the curfew, which was scheduled to end at 6pm today.
Fuelling change: Implementing the RON95 subsidy

Fuelling change: Implementing the RON95 subsidy

COMMENT | We must ensure that people only make claims for what they actually utilise.

Seafield riots: Stern action will be taken against provocateurs - Azis

Seafield riots: Stern action will be taken against provocateurs - Azis

There will be no selective prosecution in the matter, assures deputy home minister.

Najib's court trials will be conducted in KL

Najib's court trials will be conducted in KL

Chief judge of Malaya says the courts in Putrajaya are not suitable for the three trials.

Umno's gangster politics still prevails in New Malaysia

Umno's gangster politics still prevails in New Malaysia

QUESTION TIME | The Icerd episode has been rather badly handled by the Harapan government.

Wan Azizah: Give new gov't time to bring about change

Wan Azizah: Give new gov't time to bring about change

We need the time and space to make Malaysia a better and more progressive nation, says the DPM

Nasa's InSight lands on Mars for unprecedented seismic mission

Nasa's InSight lands on Mars for unprecedented seismic mission

Landing caps a six-month, 548 million km journey from Earth, following the science lander's launch from California in May.

Yoursay: Seafield temple violence in whose name?

Yoursay: Seafield temple violence in whose name?

YOURSAY | 'This is not about God or religion, but money and power.'

Seafield temple twice hit by violence; authorities probe 1MDB audit tampering claim

Seafield temple twice hit by violence; authorities probe 1MDB audit tampering claim

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

Yoursay: Harapan can’t wash its hands of Indira's case

Yoursay: Harapan can’t wash its hands of Indira's case

YOURSAY | 'It must show there is hope for those whose rights were trampled on by BN.'

Azis says Seafield riots 'too much', thanks cops for 'controlling situation'

Azis says Seafield riots 'too much', thanks cops for 'controlling situation'

'For whatever reason, you can't take the law into your own hands,' adds deputy home minister.  

Unruly crowd not locals, former Seafield temple committee chief says

Unruly crowd not locals, former Seafield temple committee chief says

UPDATED 2.45AM | Some 300 march to One City mall complex and attack the office of the developer.

Seafield fracas: Cops arrived in 10 minutes, says deputy minister

Seafield fracas: Cops arrived in 10 minutes, says deputy minister

Mohd Azis Jamman denies allegations that police were slow to arrive at the scene this morning.