Archive - 23 June 2016

19 down with diarrhea after eating at Ramadan bazaar stall

19 down with diarrhea after eating at Ramadan bazaar stall

Pudding suspected cause of the food poisoning.

Sri Sanjeevan among two detained in extortion case

Sri Sanjeevan among two detained in extortion case

The MyWatch chairperson allegedly demanded RM25,000 in protection money from a complainant.

Indonesia says reports sailors held hostage by Abu Sayyaf false

Indonesia says reports sailors held hostage by Abu Sayyaf false

The military and police believe sailors' wives victims of a scam.

2016-06-23

2016-06-23

Najib jumps into vaccine debate fray

Najib jumps into vaccine debate fray

He advises Muslim parents to disregard adverse news about immunisation.

Zahid reminds of divine punishment for those who leak gov't secrets

Zahid reminds of divine punishment for those who leak gov't secrets

Civil servants took oaths to protect such secrets, says the DPM.

Fruitful meeting with higher education minister

Fruitful meeting with higher education minister

Representatives from the Malaysian Gurdwaras Council led by its president Jagir Singh and representatives from Malaysian Hindu Sangam led by its president Mohan Shan met with the Higher Education Minister Idris Jusoh this morning at about 11.45am at the minister’s office.

Maintaining MACC’s independence

Maintaining MACC’s independence

Nazri: BN not ready for snap polls, should wait until 2018

Nazri: BN not ready for snap polls, should wait until 2018

UPDATED 10.02PM | 'We are happy but not that comfortable yet,' says the minister.

Low: New MACC chief will be someone of integrity

Low: New MACC chief will be someone of integrity

The minister says the country's reputation for good governance must be safeguarded.

High KPIs nothing to do with research fraud, says minister

High KPIs nothing to do with research fraud, says minister

PAS cries foul as over 13,000 Felda settlers denied 'duit raya'

PAS cries foul as over 13,000 Felda settlers denied 'duit raya'

BN punishing them for being independent, claims the Islamist party.

BSI appeals Finma decision in 1MDB money-laundering case

BSI appeals Finma decision in 1MDB money-laundering case

The Swiss bank says the financial watchdog's procedure was 'flawed'.

Two jailed, fined RM250 for disorderly conduct at police station

Two jailed, fined RM250 for disorderly conduct at police station

The two argued and behaved in a disorderly manner at the police statiuon in Jinjang on June 21.

Jobless man who stole RM31.70 in restaurant tips jailed

Jobless man who stole RM31.70 in restaurant tips jailed

Terence Aslem de Mello gets 20 days’ jail after he pleaded guilty to the theft at a Japanese eatery.

IGP: Abu Kassim’s appointment recognition of M’sian enforcement officers

IGP: Abu Kassim’s appointment recognition of M’sian enforcement officers

Abu Kassim is appointed to the UN-recognised International Anti-Corruption Academy.

Johor police bust Euro 2016 betting syndicate

Johor police bust Euro 2016 betting syndicate

27 local men arrested in raids conducted under 'Ops Sogo'.

Kedah JPJ lodges report over corruption allegation on Facebook

Kedah JPJ lodges report over corruption allegation on Facebook

Calling a spade a spade, Rafizi responds to critics

Calling a spade a spade, Rafizi responds to critics

MP SPEAKS | 'I was not frustrated by the election outcome, I'm relieved'.

'BN needs to do constituency mapping to win big in GE14'

'BN needs to do constituency mapping to win big in GE14'

By using such methods, the ruling coalition can find out what the voters really want, says MPN.

Azmin laments PAS' indifference to coalition politics

Azmin laments PAS' indifference to coalition politics

But the Selangor MB stresses that he could not abandon a coalition that was built since the reformasi era.

DAP, Amanah giving Azmin headache, says PAS

DAP, Amanah giving Azmin headache, says PAS

Mustafa Ali laments that the PKR leader can't give a final say now that he's with Harapan.

Miri police deny inaction over NCR land case

Miri police deny inaction over NCR land case

Action could not be taken on native land rights dispute due to the lack of evidence, says Miri police chief.

Stop being a sore loser, Vell Paari tells Rafizi

Stop being a sore loser, Vell Paari tells Rafizi

The MIC leader says voters exercised their democratic right to vote BN in the twin polls.

MACC controlled by the corrupt, alleges Dr M

MACC controlled by the corrupt, alleges Dr M

S’wak non-Islamic bodies favour the non-Islamic affairs unit

S’wak non-Islamic bodies favour the non-Islamic affairs unit

12 non-Islamic religious organisations back the unit that has been formed in the state CM’s Office.

No need to cross-examine Najib over affidavit, says lawyer

No need to cross-examine Najib over affidavit, says lawyer

Nor Hazira Abu Haiyan says the affidavit involves a point of law.

PKR lodges MACC report against PAC chief over land deal

PKR lodges MACC report against PAC chief over land deal

PKR Youth information chief says Hasan should take a sabbatical during the probe, as it involves the integrity of PAC.

'People need an MB operating from Kedah, not from Penang hospital'

'People need an MB operating from Kedah, not from Penang hospital'

Myanmar gov’t under fire over proposed term for Rohingya Muslims

Myanmar gov’t under fire over proposed term for Rohingya Muslims

The USDP says the new term would cause unnecessary problems between communities.

MACC: Culprit becomes hero, we become 'barua'

MACC: Culprit becomes hero, we become 'barua'

Political parties and supporters often side with those investigated for corruption, says deputy chief commissioner Shukri.

Dr M's lawyers want to grill Najib over contradicting claims

Dr M's lawyers want to grill Najib over contradicting claims

Is Najib trying to say that he is a khunsa (person with two genitals), Mahathir's lawyers want to know.

A sin for parents to reject vaccines for children, says Perlis mufti

A sin for parents to reject vaccines for children, says Perlis mufti

Rejecting these for contagious diseases that threaten lives is a sin in Islam, says Mohd Asri.

Ikea recalls Patrull safety gates

Ikea recalls Patrull safety gates

A third party investigation has shown that the locking mechanism is not reliable.

Britain’s EU referendum positive for Malaysia, says AmBank CEO

Britain’s EU referendum positive for Malaysia, says AmBank CEO

Results of the referendum are expected between 10.30am and noon tomorrow.

NFC gets documents on Public Bank’s domestic inquiry

NFC gets documents on Public Bank’s domestic inquiry

Muhammad Shafee says both parties also agreed to discuss to resolve the case.

PM says general election after Hari Raya, but...

PM says general election after Hari Raya, but...

But, Najib adds, he does not know after which year’s Hari Raya.

'Resign en masse to protest MACC top guns' departure'

'Resign en masse to protest MACC top guns' departure'

Cambodian PM fined for not wearing helmet

Cambodian PM fined for not wearing helmet

On June 18, Hun Sen rode a motorbike for fun for about 250m without wearing a helmet.

Meeting K Kangsar folk’s needs is Mastura’s priority

Meeting K Kangsar folk’s needs is Mastura’s priority

She is eager to begin work as the area’s new MP when the edah period is over.

There was interference in our investigations, admits MACC

There was interference in our investigations, admits MACC

Deputy chief commissioner Shukri, however, claims he never allowed interference to derail or stop investigations.

Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign

Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign

Opinion polls taken before the vote indicated the outcome is too close to forecast.

Can't compare Pakatan Harapan with BN, says Rahman Dahlan

Can't compare Pakatan Harapan with BN, says Rahman Dahlan

UPDATED 4.15PM | 'Any new policies announced? Zero. They have only been playing politics,' says Rahman.

'Imam Muda' contestant Ammar explains 'anti-vaccination' posting

'Imam Muda' contestant Ammar explains 'anti-vaccination' posting

He takes down his Facebook posting and quips it was giving him too much 'pahala'.

'So many deaths in custody, only one criminal charge'

'So many deaths in custody, only one criminal charge'

Debate to go on, Penangites not chicken, says Guan Eng

Debate to go on, Penangites not chicken, says Guan Eng

The debate on the undersea tunnel will be held at 9pm on June 28, at the Caring Society Complex.

Najib pledges to share wealth with people through MyDeposit

Najib pledges to share wealth with people through MyDeposit

There will be no peace in Bukit Aman, IS warns police of attacks

There will be no peace in Bukit Aman, IS warns police of attacks

Latest propaganda video features a Malaysian calling on supporters to use whatever means to kill non-believers.

NGO chair remanded over alleged demand for protection money

NGO chair remanded over alleged demand for protection money

The chairperson was picked up by a police team near the Nilai toll plaza at 10.50pm yesterday.

Umno Youth: Stop funding Dr M's Perdana Leadership Foundation

Umno Youth: Stop funding Dr M's Perdana Leadership Foundation

Dr M is using it to as a platform to bring down the government, says wing’s deputy chief.

PAS leader apologises to DAP over azan ban accusation

PAS leader apologises to DAP over azan ban accusation

He explains it was to raise concern after DAP's opposition to Hadi's bill.

Above the din of spin - one-to-one fights not the magic potion?

Above the din of spin - one-to-one fights not the magic potion?

COMMENT | The big picture is this: Is there a chance to topple BN or not?

'Dr M must contest in GE14 to qualify as opposition leader'

'Dr M must contest in GE14 to qualify as opposition leader'

Dr Wan Azizah says this when asked about the possibility of Dr Mahathir replacing her as opposition leader.

UTM identifies ‘dirty Hindus’ Titas slides author

UTM identifies ‘dirty Hindus’ Titas slides author

The lecturer in question has provided explanations for the content used and facts presented.

S'gor gov't still stable, MB Azmin assures

S'gor gov't still stable, MB Azmin assures

He reveals that Selangor PAS has given its written commitment to support the current administration.

Jokowi sails to South China Sea islands in message to Beijing

Jokowi sails to South China Sea islands in message to Beijing

There have been a series of face-offs between Indonesian and Chinese vessels in the area.

Utusan Malaysia: Mahathir working with enemies of Islam

Utusan Malaysia: Mahathir working with enemies of Islam

The paper quotes PAS spiritual adviser Haron Din as saying Mahathir has about-turned from his long-held principles.

Led Zeppelin copyright trial goes to jury

Led Zeppelin copyright trial goes to jury

Several media barred from covering MACC press conference

Several media barred from covering MACC press conference

UPDATED 2.20PM | Officials from the commission however deny that there was even a press conference in the first place.

Abu Kassim: I was not pressured to resign as MACC chief

Abu Kassim: I was not pressured to resign as MACC chief

UPDATED 2.05PM | 'This was my own request and I have stated many times previously – I will not resign due to pressure.'

Gerakan Youth: China firm says tunnel study is RM90m

Gerakan Youth: China firm says tunnel study is RM90m

Feasibility study and detailed design cost for undersea tunnel and three highways revealed in China partner’s website, it says.

Aussie CEOs sleep outside for homelessness awareness

Aussie CEOs sleep outside for homelessness awareness

Ramadan, Einstein and a memory

Ramadan, Einstein and a memory

Finding victory in the battle within.

Honda M'sia recalls 147,894 cars

Honda M'sia recalls 147,894 cars

New syariah-friendly EPF will further divide us, says MCA man

New syariah-friendly EPF will further divide us, says MCA man

Former deputy minister Gan Ping Sieu says EPF can adhere to Islamic ideals without dividing contributors.

PM sees red over 'animal feed' remark, raps those resorting to rudeness

PM sees red over 'animal feed' remark, raps those resorting to rudeness

He takes a swipe at those using derogatory terms to describe government aid.

Health DG condemns use of religion to question vaccination

Health DG condemns use of religion to question vaccination

He is responding to a person who questioned the importance of vaccination to prevent deaths, particularly among children.

Report: Crime watch leader nabbed over alleged extortion

Report: Crime watch leader nabbed over alleged extortion

NST reports the head of a NGO has been arrested for allegedly receiving cash from an illegal gambling operator.

Police deny 50 cabbies attacked Uber car, tourist injured

Police deny 50 cabbies attacked Uber car, tourist injured

Brickfields police chief says the commotion only took place between one taxi driver and an Uber driver.

Kua failed to consider Hadi’s belligerent attitude

Kua failed to consider Hadi’s belligerent attitude

YOURSAY | ‘The opposition pact has lost a golden opportunity because of betrayal within.’

Endless kidnappings and acts of piracy very tragic news for Sabah

Endless kidnappings and acts of piracy very tragic news for Sabah

In the Philippines press, four Malaysians were reportedly abducted in Sabah, Malaysia on June15, 2016 on Wednesday night, according to Senior Supt Joselito Salido, the provincial police director of Tawi-Tawi.

Abu Kassim's term discontinued at his own request, says gov't

Abu Kassim's term discontinued at his own request, says gov't

A tale of two Pinocchios

A tale of two Pinocchios

It really should have been a happy occasion. Despite their safe return on June 8 of, not one, but all four Malaysians taken hostage by Abu Sayyaf in April off the coast of Pulau Ligitan, Sabah, this release was bound to rise questions.

Twin polls show Umno’s grip still strong in rural seats

Twin polls show Umno’s grip still strong in rural seats

Major shake-up in MACC, top two men to leave

Major shake-up in MACC, top two men to leave

Heroic Iceland set up last-16 clash with England

Heroic Iceland set up last-16 clash with England

EURO 2016 | A stoppage-time winner gives them a deserved 2-1 victory against Austria.

Brady’s late goal fires Ireland into last 16

Brady’s late goal fires Ireland into last 16

EURO 2016 | With Italy already guaranteed to top the group, Conte makes eight changes.

​​​​​​​Opposition burns bridges; justice for Kayong; fraudulent UM papers retracted

​​​​​​​Opposition burns bridges; justice for Kayong; fraudulent UM papers retracted

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

Sad end for Ibrahimovic as Belgium advance

Sad end for Ibrahimovic as Belgium advance

Umno man: God humiliated Kit Siang, answered Najib's prayers

Umno man: God humiliated Kit Siang, answered Najib's prayers

Jasa DG Mohd Puad Zakarshi invokes God to defend Najib.

Portugal and Hungary through after 3-3 thriller

Portugal and Hungary through after 3-3 thriller

EURO 2016 | Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in four European Championships.

Opposition delusion after the twin polls

Opposition delusion after the twin polls

ANALYSIS | This is tantamount to a refusal to face the realities confronting the opposition.

Even 'blood money' not spared from corruption?

Even 'blood money' not spared from corruption?

YOURSAY | ‘This is what happens when corruption becomes a way of life.’

‘Chinese swing’ may see opposition losing 13 parliament seats

‘Chinese swing’ may see opposition losing 13 parliament seats

This is based on a Malaysiakini simulation using the 2013 polls results and the recent by-elections scenario.

Hadi, explain why Allah let Amanah beat PAS in Sg Besar

Hadi, explain why Allah let Amanah beat PAS in Sg Besar

YOURSAY | ‘Hadi, oh, Hadi, how many more ways can we describe thee?’