Archive - 26 February 2019

Stiffer punishments mooted under Penal Code for insulting religion

Stiffer punishments mooted under Penal Code for insulting religion

Mujahid says the proposed amendments will cover not just Islam, but all religions in the country.

Don't wait for tragedy to occur, minister tells anti-vaxxers

Don't wait for tragedy to occur, minister tells anti-vaxxers

Hannah Yeoh points out that unvaccinated children could spread diseases to others.

Mosques, surau in FT to be assigned ratings

Mosques, surau in FT to be assigned ratings

Evaluation will be based on activities and upkeep of surrounding areas, says Mujahid.

Airstrike on Pakistan sparks celebrations, seen boosting Modi support

Airstrike on Pakistan sparks celebrations, seen boosting Modi support

Pollsters think patriotism may influence the next election more than stagnant jobs growth.

EC to hold by-election for Rantau within 60 days

EC to hold by-election for Rantau within 60 days

Azhar Harun receives confirmation of the GE14 result being declared null and void.

Early voting for Semenyih polls closes with 78pct turnout

Early voting for Semenyih polls closes with 78pct turnout

SEMENYIH POLLS | 858 votes cast at the two polling centres, while 93 voters mailed in their ballot papers.

Flexible working hours for civil servants starting March

Flexible working hours for civil servants starting March

The pilot programme will be limited to those in federal agencies in certain states.

'Adib made tugging motion when asked if he was pulled during riot'

'Adib made tugging motion when asked if he was pulled during riot'

INQUEST | IJN medical officer tells inquest of his interactions with the late firefighter.

Amnesty denounces use of Sedition Act on Nazri

Amnesty denounces use of Sedition Act on Nazri

It reiterates that the act does not comply with international law and standards.

Putrajaya addresses MySalam criticism in FAQ

Putrajaya addresses MySalam criticism in FAQ

Among the concerns are data protection, RM2 billions seed funding and private sector advantage.
Suspected robber dies after scuffle with foreigners

Suspected robber dies after scuffle with foreigners

Police believe A Govalan was attacked by a group of Pakistani men.

No reason to question top officers' integrity due to race, says Anwar

No reason to question top officers' integrity due to race, says Anwar

Professionalism, and not race, is the most important factor, stresses the PKR president.

Second suspect facing charge for allegedly insulting Prophet

Second suspect facing charge for allegedly insulting Prophet

'Gila isim' practitioner who placed idols in a Klang surau will also be charged tomorrow, according to sources.

Guan Eng: Congestion charge will save billions compared to freezing toll rates

Guan Eng: Congestion charge will save billions compared to freezing toll rates

Minister says road users will save up to RM180m a year under the congestion charge system.

Free public transport the ultimate solution to Klang Valley woes

Free public transport the ultimate solution to Klang Valley woes

LETTER | With the right incentives and surcharges, the gov’t could make this radical move which has been applied in other cities.
'Be more professional' - judge tells prosecution, defence in Musa Aman case

'Be more professional' - judge tells prosecution, defence in Musa Aman case

This after the DPP told the court the documentation in the case is not complete.

Anwar: Did PAS pay S'wak Report to settle court case?

Anwar: Did PAS pay S'wak Report to settle court case?

He wants PAS to clarify whether it paid 'more than a million' to Clare Rewcastle Brown.

'Ghosts, drunkards and LGBTs' - Najib apologises for toll gaffe

'Ghosts, drunkards and LGBTs' - Najib apologises for toll gaffe

Ex-PM says he got carried away with the audience's answers and responses.

MySalam online eligibility checks begins on March 1

MySalam online eligibility checks begins on March 1

Policyholders, the B40, will benefit from one-off payments and reimbursements for hospitalisation.

Maybe I’ll get hitched or sell durian, jests IGP on retirement plans

Maybe I’ll get hitched or sell durian, jests IGP on retirement plans

Fuzi tells reporters to take photos of him selling durian by the roadside.

Defence minister's office lodges police report on forged letter

Defence minister's office lodges police report on forged letter

This pertains to contracts for the supply of furniture and bus services at the ministry. 

UEC proponents played out by Dr M

UEC proponents played out by Dr M

COMMENT | The pussyfooting of the Harapan government is nothing more than the lack of moral courage.
Telekom Malaysia's 2018 net profit falls 83.52pct to RM153.52m

Telekom Malaysia's 2018 net profit falls 83.52pct to RM153.52m

TM attributes the performance to impairment of network assets recognised by the group.

Maxis, Huawei collaborate to accelerate 5G in M'sia

Maxis, Huawei collaborate to accelerate 5G in M'sia

Newly signed MOU will see both companies co-operating on full-fledged 5G trials. 

No new leads on Indira’s child, ex-husband, says Fuzi

No new leads on Indira’s child, ex-husband, says Fuzi

Despite a recent RM10k reward offer, they remain elusive nearly five years after an arrest warrant was issued.
CT scan during Adib's autopsy revealed more fractures, inquest told

CT scan during Adib's autopsy revealed more fractures, inquest told

INQUEST | The fractures were not visible during the initial scan, says doctor. 

Guang Ming reporter withdraws defamation suit against Guan Eng

Guang Ming reporter withdraws defamation suit against Guan Eng

Court orders Ong Beng Siang to pay former Penang CM RM40,000 in costs.
Malaysia pledges US$100,000 for Yemen humanitarian needs

Malaysia pledges US$100,000 for Yemen humanitarian needs

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah will make the pledge at the UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva.
India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan

India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan

The confrontation follows a growing rift between the arch-foes since a suicide bombing in disputed Kashmir.  
Roger Ng withdraws appeal for bail

Roger Ng withdraws appeal for bail

This comes after he agreed to be extradited to the US to face charges there.

PAS man cites 'Salman Rushdie', Amanah man ropes in 'Taliban'

PAS man cites 'Salman Rushdie', Amanah man ropes in 'Taliban'

K'tan Amanah legal advisor tells PAS, Umno to trust authorities and not turn M'sia into a Taliban state.

Local technology to drive Malaysia’s first flying car

Local technology to drive Malaysia’s first flying car

The car is expected to be unveiled publicly this year, says minister Redzuan Md Yusof.

Cops probing Nazri for sedition over Semenyih speech

Cops probing Nazri for sedition over Semenyih speech

UPDATED 3.44PM | SEMENYIH POLLS | BN sec-gen is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the act, IGP says.

Court agrees to defer Lebanese jeweller vs Rosmah trial

Court agrees to defer Lebanese jeweller vs Rosmah trial

The new dates will be fixed after the investigation period expires in May.

Dr M and Anwar - the 'double-barrel gun' in New Malaysia

Dr M and Anwar - the 'double-barrel gun' in New Malaysia

COMMENT | Both leaders have put aside their past differences to fight for reforms and shape a better nation.

Cops probe, but don't press charges – IGP on 'insulting Prophet' case

Cops probe, but don't press charges – IGP on 'insulting Prophet' case

UPDATED 2.55PM | 'It's not our fault, many do not understand and say we are in charge of everything. It’s not us'.

Gamuda: Highway takeover talks will be based on market valuation

Gamuda: Highway takeover talks will be based on market valuation

This is in line with duty to deliver 'fair and reasonable value' to shareholders, says concessionaire. 

Cops nab 22-year-old Chinese national wanted by US

Cops nab 22-year-old Chinese national wanted by US

The suspect is believed to be involved in an international money laundering syndicate.

Shafee's bid to remove Sri Ram to be heard after Najib's

Shafee's bid to remove Sri Ram to be heard after Najib's

This because the cases are similar, says his counsel who is also his son.
Let’s back Health Ministry’s vaccination drive

Let’s back Health Ministry’s vaccination drive

LETTER | There’s no intervention more-cost effective than immunisation, and one is far more likely to be seriously injured by vaccine-preventable disease than by a vaccine.
Vatican treasurer convicted of sexually abusing 13-year-old boys

Vatican treasurer convicted of sexually abusing 13-year-old boys

Cardinal George Pell, 77, is the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex offences, so far. 

In the line of duty

In the line of duty

FRU puts on a show to celebrate its 63rd anniversary.

British spymaster: China's technology challenge is bigger than just Huawei

British spymaster: China's technology challenge is bigger than just Huawei

Jeremy Fleming says technological change is unleashing unprecedented instability and risk.

Second autopsy suggests ex-Cradle CEO died of head injuries

Second autopsy suggests ex-Cradle CEO died of head injuries

Citing sources, The Sun says that the report has been submitted to the AGC and the police for further action.

Norway not proposing to ban palm oil

Norway not proposing to ban palm oil

Norwegian trade minister notes Malaysia's effort to develop sustainability standards for the industry.

Latheefa deems Nazri's AG remark an insult to Malays

Latheefa deems Nazri's AG remark an insult to Malays

LFL executive director says he had portrayed the race as intolerant and racist.

Legal expertise, not skin colour criteria for AG post - Camerons MP

Legal expertise, not skin colour criteria for AG post - Camerons MP

SEMENYIH POLLS | Ramli Mohd Noor, however, says the person should also be an expert in Syariah law.

British PM May says deal within grasp, Brexit delay won't solve crisis

British PM May says deal within grasp, Brexit delay won't solve crisis

Her comments came as Labour Party said it would support calls for a second referendum.

'Foul-mouthed' Nazri should be sacked as BN sec-gen - MCA

'Foul-mouthed' Nazri should be sacked as BN sec-gen - MCA

Chew Mei Fun says ties between the party, Umno, and MIC will be affected if no action is taken.  

N Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam for summit; Trump on his way

N Korea's Kim arrives in Vietnam for summit; Trump on his way

Kim travelled from Pyongyang by train, arrived at the Vietnamese town of Dong Dang after crossing from China.
Evidence for man-made global warming hits ‘five-sigma’ level: scientists

Evidence for man-made global warming hits ‘five-sigma’ level: scientists

The last four years have been the hottest since records began in the 19th century.
Kausikan's 'sour grapes' moment

Kausikan's 'sour grapes' moment

MP SPEAKS | There isn't enough Listerine to remove the bitterness from this man’s mouth.

MTUC drubs minister over RM1,110 min wage 'too high for some' remark

MTUC drubs minister over RM1,110 min wage 'too high for some' remark

The workers' group reminds M Kulasegaran of Harapan's pledge to bring the minimum wage up to RM1,500. 

New revelation on RM2.6b: Ex-PM cites sub judice, declines comment

New revelation on RM2.6b: Ex-PM cites sub judice, declines comment

DOJ claims the sum was transferred from Tanore Finance to MO1's account under false pretences.
Ku Li: Pray for Dr M's health - there'll be chaos without him

Ku Li: Pray for Dr M's health - there'll be chaos without him

There would also be a tumult if Mahathir is forced to step down, adds his once bitter foe.

PBB, be humble and learn to accept criticism

PBB, be humble and learn to accept criticism

COMMENT | Some of our politicians need to grow up and stop their childish tirades against imaginary enemies.

Najib dismisses Harapan as a 'cap ayam' government

Najib dismisses Harapan as a 'cap ayam' government

SEMENYIH POLLS | The former PM cites the allegedly contradicting statements from a minister and the PMO on the toll acquisition as an example. 

Yoursay: The crux of the matter is source of Stadlen’s cash

Yoursay: The crux of the matter is source of Stadlen’s cash

YOURSAY | ‘Najib, where did this RM15 million come from? Simple answer, please.’
Yoursay: Failure to nab Riduan another reason for PDRM revamp

Yoursay: Failure to nab Riduan another reason for PDRM revamp

YOURSAY | ‘Muhammad Riduan could be found in a day if the authorities wanted to.’
Nazri claims remarks on vernacular schools misquoted and 9 things that happened yesterday

Nazri claims remarks on vernacular schools misquoted and 9 things that happened yesterday

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

How to make two years last forever

How to make two years last forever

 COMMENT | Those who criticised Anwar’s PD move need to ask themselves which Harapan party is playing games.

Tricky issues over toll takeovers

Tricky issues over toll takeovers

QUESTION TIME | Many things still not clear at this stage of negotiation.