Archive - 30 November 2018

Marriott’s database hacked, some 500 million records affected

Marriott’s database hacked, some 500 million records affected

The attack that began 4 years ago exposes customers’ personal data such as payment card details.
Pahang BN to call special meeting to plan for Cameron by-election

Pahang BN to call special meeting to plan for Cameron by-election

Its chairman says it will appeal against the Election Court's decision that nullified BN's victory.

Tabung Haji board lodges report against Azeez and other ex-top officials

Tabung Haji board lodges report against Azeez and other ex-top officials

The report relates to the misuse of RM22m for political activities.

RON97 prices drops 31 sen after crude prices fall below US$50 mark

RON97 prices drops 31 sen after crude prices fall below US$50 mark

RON95 and diesel prices remain unchanged.

Seafield temple riots: One City staff's remand extended

Seafield temple riots: One City staff's remand extended

Magistrate orders five-day remand against six others, including a businessman.

Fuziah: Finding of Lynas review committee expected soon

Fuziah: Finding of Lynas review committee expected soon

Kuantan MP says she expects the committee’s findings to be revealed within two or three days.
Tahfiz centre fire: 214 exhibits produced in court

Tahfiz centre fire: 214 exhibits produced in court

Federal police submit exhibits that include bone, urine and blood specimens of the victims. 

Many firsts at this year's MCA AGM

Many firsts at this year's MCA AGM

The meeting will be behind closed doors and BN allies are not invited.
Wong Chun Wai steps down as Star Media Group boss

Wong Chun Wai steps down as Star Media Group boss

He will now serve as the group's advisor on editorial and corporate relations matters.
BRT - Penang can learn from Jakarta’s experience

BRT - Penang can learn from Jakarta’s experience

LETTER | Many do not know what the BRT is and how it is different from regular bus services.
Gov’t watchdog group calls Harapan's asset declaration ‘half baked’

Gov’t watchdog group calls Harapan's asset declaration ‘half baked’

It says the MACC site information is 'inconsistent' as lawmakers are not declaring family members’ assets.
Look towards Sarawak for unity

Look towards Sarawak for unity

LETTER | The Sarawak government should publicly support the ratification of Icerd with a clear statement.
Shafie: Federal gov’t can refund Sabah in staggered payments

Shafie: Federal gov’t can refund Sabah in staggered payments

Sabah CM says he understands the national constraints but says the state still has to pay its debts.
Can Icerd undo xenophobic barriers?

Can Icerd undo xenophobic barriers?

LETTER | Will ratification mean that everyday racism will cease to exist?
There will be no untoward incidents at anti-Icerd rally, assures Hadi

There will be no untoward incidents at anti-Icerd rally, assures Hadi

PAS president also explains why the party intends to proceed with the Dec 8 gathering.

Blogger acquitted of posting 'fake' image of Najib

Blogger acquitted of posting 'fake' image of Najib

His lawyer argues that the CMA was passed by Parliament to regulate telephone companies, not individuals.
PAC's initial report on tampered 1MDB audit report next March

PAC's initial report on tampered 1MDB audit report next March

The committee is slated to begin its probe into the report next week.
A stubborn and ill-advised FT minister

A stubborn and ill-advised FT minister

LETTER | Khalid Samad needs to be reminded that he is dealing with ordinary citizens who pay taxes.
Vincent Tan moots fund to buy over Seafield temple land

Vincent Tan moots fund to buy over Seafield temple land

He and former MCT Bhd Barry Goh pledge RM500,000 each to kick off the fund.
MH370 victims’ kin hand over debris to gov’t, urge for search to resume

MH370 victims’ kin hand over debris to gov’t, urge for search to resume

They submit five pieces of debris found by Malagasy villagers, one found as recently as August.
Turn yourselves in, temple devotees tell firefighter’s attackers

Turn yourselves in, temple devotees tell firefighter’s attackers

Devotee group also urges the public to assist efforts to bring in those who injured Muhammad Adib in Tuesday riot. 

Umno Youth: 150 reports and Waytha still out, 17 reports and Papagomo in

Umno Youth: 150 reports and Waytha still out, 17 reports and Papagomo in

Wing's chief asks when will police arrest the minister in the PM's Department.

Cameron: Sivarraajh denies giving cash for votes, will appeal court ruling

Cameron: Sivarraajh denies giving cash for votes, will appeal court ruling

UPDATED 5.05PM | It was 'agents' who handed out the money, he claims.
Malaysia’s palm oil plantations are environmentally sustainable

Malaysia’s palm oil plantations are environmentally sustainable

Banning bio-fuels will cause 650,000 small farmers in the country to suffer.
Ramasamy: Knee-jerk solutions will not resolve temple issues

Ramasamy: Knee-jerk solutions will not resolve temple issues

He suggests a comprehensive study on the history of temples and their land status, among others.
Icerd or absurd?

Icerd or absurd?

LETTER | It is of the utmost importance that we band together and stand united, more so than ever before.
ASEAN+3 to promote green jobs for sustainability and inclusive growth in the region

ASEAN+3 to promote green jobs for sustainability and inclusive growth in the region

Malaysia chairs the labour sector of “Promoting Green Jobs for Equity and Inclusive Growth of ASEAN Community” to enhance green industries with green skills for sustainability and inclusive growth of ASEAN through regional collaborations.

Court declares Cameron Highlands seat vacant

Court declares Cameron Highlands seat vacant

UPDATED 5.58PM | The court nullifies MIC vice-president C Sivarraajh's victory due to corrupt practices.

Papagomo arrested over Facebook video

Papagomo arrested over Facebook video

IGP says police to launch probe against blogger for trying to incite the public over racial issues.  

Australian kids walk out of school to protest climate inaction

Australian kids walk out of school to protest climate inaction

Their action earns them a prompt rebuke from a minister.
Black shoes must go with black socks, says MOE

Black shoes must go with black socks, says MOE

UPDATED 4.31PM | Both black socks and shoes for school students will be mandatory by 2021, as stated in ministry circular today.

Sri Maha Mariamman temple: 42 arrested, situation almost normal - IGP

Sri Maha Mariamman temple: 42 arrested, situation almost normal - IGP

Fuzi also hopes all quarters will not issue any statement that could stir tension.
Tracking China's Xinjiang re-education camps

Tracking China's Xinjiang re-education camps

Ex-detainees describe being tortured during interrogation, living in crowded cells and being subjected to daily Communist Party indoctrination. 

Give IPCMC more enforcement power, says Bar Council task force

Give IPCMC more enforcement power, says Bar Council task force

Otherwise, it will become toothless like the EAIC, it adds.
Sri Lanka parliament set to cut ministers' salaries, travel expenses

Sri Lanka parliament set to cut ministers' salaries, travel expenses

It's not clear how the move will affect the new government.
Court clarifies no ad interim injunction issued, says developer's lawyer

Court clarifies no ad interim injunction issued, says developer's lawyer

Both parties meet the judge following different interpretations of yesterday's ruling over Seafield temple.

Abdul Rashid: EC may be rebranded and given enforcement power

Abdul Rashid: EC may be rebranded and given enforcement power

The EC may have a bigger function, making it stronger, adds the Electoral Reform Committee head.

Law group that helped US probe says Rohingyas victims of genocide

Law group that helped US probe says Rohingyas victims of genocide

It says there's reasonable basis to conclude the Myanmar military committed such crimes

Three AK-47 rifles found in Kelantan, eight fake weapons seized in KL

Three AK-47 rifles found in Kelantan, eight fake weapons seized in KL

The AK-47 rifles, found buried next to a river, are believed to have been smuggled in from Thailand. 

Unesco adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

Unesco adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

UN's cultural agency acknowledges Jamaican music genre's contribution to world discourse on injustice, love and humanity. 

Sarawak’s oil will go the same way as its timber

Sarawak’s oil will go the same way as its timber

LETTER | There is likely to be little or no development to turn the black gold into real gold.
Growing interest in Malaysia among Polish investors

Growing interest in Malaysia among Polish investors

Strategic location, ease in doing business and cost are the key reasons, says Poland's Ambassador Krzysztof Debnicki.

16 agriculture commodities record over 100 pct self-sufficiency ratio

16 agriculture commodities record over 100 pct self-sufficiency ratio

Commodities with the highest self-sufficiency ratios include watermelon, chicken eggs, and cuttlefish. 

Sultan Nazrin Shah visits firefighter Adib in IJN

Sultan Nazrin Shah visits firefighter Adib in IJN

Fire and Rescue Dept DG says sultan expressed sadness over Adib's injuries, prayed for his recovery. 

For a smoke-free future, take a leaf from New Zealand

For a smoke-free future, take a leaf from New Zealand

LETTER | The county is amending its laws to regulate smoke-free alternatives next year.
Muhammad Adib able to move lips this morning - IJN

Muhammad Adib able to move lips this morning - IJN

The firefighter is even able to respond to some verbal commands, IJN chief executive officer Dr Mohd Azhari Yakub informs.

Solar project: Former minister called up by MACC again

Solar project: Former minister called up by MACC again

He appeared at MACC headquarters this morning, after being grilled for over 8 hours yesterday.

'Allowing Husam to enter Kelantan gov't offices is an apology'

'Allowing Husam to enter Kelantan gov't offices is an apology'

No need to demand an apology as the circular revokes the ban on Kelantan Harapan chief, says MB.
Ariff takes hands-off approach, will let PAC deal with 1MDB audit report

Ariff takes hands-off approach, will let PAC deal with 1MDB audit report

UPDATED 4PM | Dewan Rakyat speaker responds to call for Najib to be referred to Privileges Committee over tampering allegations. 

EC to exorcise electoral roll of dead and phantom voters

EC to exorcise electoral roll of dead and phantom voters

UPDATED 1.33PM | Records show one registered voter aged 150 years old, says Azhar Harun.

Najib's bid to transfer IPIC-related charges to be heard on Dec 7

Najib's bid to transfer IPIC-related charges to be heard on Dec 7

Bid to transfer joint charges with former Treasury sec-gen Irwan Serigar will be heard next Friday.

World palm oil body cites FGV, alleges 'forced, unethical' labour practices

World palm oil body cites FGV, alleges 'forced, unethical' labour practices

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil says FGV must urgently review its employment processes in line with M'sian and international laws.
It is time to remove the crutches, create an equal Malaysia

It is time to remove the crutches, create an equal Malaysia

COMMENT | Affirmative action has gone on for far too long.
UniMAP bans polystyrene, plastic straws in campus

UniMAP bans polystyrene, plastic straws in campus

The prohibition will take effect Jan 1 next year.
Usno Baru elected office-bearers yesterday, after five-year hiatus

Usno Baru elected office-bearers yesterday, after five-year hiatus

This is expected to bring an end to internal squabbles in the Sabah party, which was registered in 2013.

Trump ex-lawyer pleads guilty to lying about Moscow tower project

Trump ex-lawyer pleads guilty to lying about Moscow tower project

In response, US president calls Cohen a liar and 'weak person'.
Kulasegaran: Management board should be set up for Hindu temples

Kulasegaran: Management board should be set up for Hindu temples

As there is no particular body with power or authority to monitor temples nationwide, the minister says.

Bank Rakyat's new chairman not a politician - Redzuan

Bank Rakyat's new chairman not a politician - Redzuan

He has long been involved in the international banking sector, adds the minister.
Elevation of judges: Seniority must be the overriding factor

Elevation of judges: Seniority must be the overriding factor

COMMENT | The bypassing of more senior judges in promotions does a significant disservice to the judiciary.

I-KeeP offers daily necessities at affordable prices

I-KeeP offers daily necessities at affordable prices

The first phase of the programme will involve 304 premises - Saifuddin.
FBI director Comey files action to quash Republican congressional subpoena

FBI director Comey files action to quash Republican congressional subpoena

The Republicans want him to testify about his decision-making ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Pentagon looks to exoskeletons to build 'super-soldiers'

Pentagon looks to exoskeletons to build 'super-soldiers'

US spending millions of dollars to make soldiers stronger and more resilient.

4,907 houses left abandoned in Selangor

4,907 houses left abandoned in Selangor

State can seize the houses if property owners have not paid the quit rent, says exco member.
Yoursay: Not up to cops to decide who sits on the IPCMC

Yoursay: Not up to cops to decide who sits on the IPCMC

YOURSAY | ‘Police welfare and abuse of power by errant cops are two separate issues.’
Yoursay: New rules or not, ensure amicable relocation of places of worship

Yoursay: New rules or not, ensure amicable relocation of places of worship

 YOURSAY | ‘Temples are not being ‘built anywhere’, new developments are.’
Under one banner: A new coalition comes to life

Under one banner: A new coalition comes to life

BOOK EXCERPT | Harapan parties came together at the final hour, despite being beset by hurdles.

Icerd: Harapan's missed chance to tone down racial and religious extremism

Icerd: Harapan's missed chance to tone down racial and religious extremism

COMMENT | Like a bad parent, the Harapan administration showers the recalcitrant Malay with more concessions.

AG offers to mediate in Seafield temple judgment; OSA documents to be used in Najib, Irwan trial

AG offers to mediate in Seafield temple judgment; OSA documents to be used in Najib, Irwan trial

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