Archive - 18 October 2016

JPJ mulls proposal for staff to achieve ideal body weight

JPJ mulls proposal for staff to achieve ideal body weight

Its director-general Nadzri Siron says proposal being studied for suitability of implementation.

APM staff suspended for forcing schoolgirls to wade in snake-filled pond

APM staff suspended for forcing schoolgirls to wade in snake-filled pond

They violated Civil Defence Force standard operating procedures, says APM.

Jamal: Death threats against Bersih 'fabricated', not from us

Jamal: Death threats against Bersih 'fabricated', not from us

'Act against officer in girls wading in snake-filled pond incident'

'Act against officer in girls wading in snake-filled pond incident'

They have photos of my sons' MyKad, says Maria on death threat

They have photos of my sons' MyKad, says Maria on death threat

UPDATED 8.01PM | Bersih chairperson lodges police report on threat from alleged Malaysian IS operatives.

Ku Li: Kelantan needs financial help from Putrajaya

Ku Li: Kelantan needs financial help from Putrajaya

Veteran lawmaker moots constitutional change to obtain more revenue.

Court orders Papagomo to pay RM300,000 for defamation

Court orders Papagomo to pay RM300,000 for defamation

It finds blogger had defamed ex-MP Sukri Mohamed in alleging he had embezzled monies.

More UM students hit with show-cause letters over TangkapMO1

More UM students hit with show-cause letters over TangkapMO1

Issue of budget cuts at hospitals under control, says health minister

Issue of budget cuts at hospitals under control, says health minister

Health ministry’s yearly allocation slashed by between RM250m and RM300m this year.

DPM: No state election before GE14

DPM: No state election before GE14

Gov't shouldn't interfere with Malaysian Bar, Azalina says

Gov't shouldn't interfere with Malaysian Bar, Azalina says

MPs: Will joining China-led mega-bank affect int'l ties?

MPs: Will joining China-led mega-bank affect int'l ties?

Resign over hudud? Wait and see, says Subra

Resign over hudud? Wait and see, says Subra

This is despite the MIC president previously pledging to quit cabinet over the Islamic criminal law.

'What court case' asks Sarawak MP over rejected oil royalty question

'What court case' asks Sarawak MP over rejected oil royalty question

‘The only ongoing court case is the case between Kelantan against Petronas and the federal government.’

State gov'ts to lose say on infrastructure projects?

State gov'ts to lose say on infrastructure projects?

PARLIAMENT | From highways to ports, the final say seems to rest on the physical planning council.

Suaram raps ill-prepared prosecutor for delaying police shooting case

Suaram raps ill-prepared prosecutor for delaying police shooting case

Police say there was a shootout but family queries wounds on the bodies.

Watson Nyambek finally gets a home, thanks to Adenan

Watson Nyambek finally gets a home, thanks to Adenan

Apex court to hear MP on whether gov't can sue for defamation

Apex court to hear MP on whether gov't can sue for defamation

Previous court rulings have said government can't sue as it is 'not a living thing'.

S'wak natives claim BN yet to fulfil election promise on ICs

S'wak natives claim BN yet to fulfil election promise on ICs

They were assured natives without birth certs or ICs would to be given proper documents, they say.

Ex-FAM VP: Najib should lead us

Ex-FAM VP: Najib should lead us

Sarawak wants aggressive enforcement to deal with encroachment

Sarawak wants aggressive enforcement to deal with encroachment

‘They (foreign vessels) leave a trail of destruction,’ says Chief Minister Adenan.

Salleh: Act together to protect children from Internet dangers

Salleh: Act together to protect children from Internet dangers

Malaysia condemns launch of ballistic missile by North Korea

Malaysia condemns launch of ballistic missile by North Korea

Wisma Putra says the launch was another violation of the UN Security Council resolutions.

Budget 2017 expected to be expansionary, says MIER

Budget 2017 expected to be expansionary, says MIER

Need for provisions in Budget 2017 to boost Malaysian exports.

Gov't never planned to abolish GST, says Johari

Gov't never planned to abolish GST, says Johari

S'gor records highest number of BR1M recipients from 2014

S'gor records highest number of BR1M recipients from 2014

Razak Baginda to speak at public forum in KL next month

Razak Baginda to speak at public forum in KL next month

He will speak on the global perspective of democratic practice, says Wan Saiful from Ideas.

Traffic obstruction at Penang’s Little India

Traffic obstruction at Penang’s Little India

They’ll cut off our hands, not theirs, says Zaid on Umno, PAS enforcing hudud

They’ll cut off our hands, not theirs, says Zaid on Umno, PAS enforcing hudud

'And only those in the opposition will be stoned for sexual offences.'

Pakatan will discuss Amanah’s bill on syariah courts

Pakatan will discuss Amanah’s bill on syariah courts

UPDATED 4.42PM | ‘We have yet to see the details of the proposal,’ says PKR's Azmin Ali.

S'gor gov't to challenge EC's redelineation in court

S'gor gov't to challenge EC's redelineation in court

UPDATED 4.33PM | MB says the judicial review application will be filed latest by tomorrow.

Battling food waste

Battling food waste

It is widely acknowledged that food security is a now amongst the major concerns of the world. It is predicted that by 2050 we will not have enough food to feed the planet, and yet today statistics indicate that we waste almost one third of all food that we produce.

He did not follow father's advice to stay in PAS, Nik Abduh raps Husam

He did not follow father's advice to stay in PAS, Nik Abduh raps Husam

NUJ: Arrest anti-Bersih group leaders for harassment of journos

NUJ: Arrest anti-Bersih group leaders for harassment of journos

Dewan Rakyat speaker not promoting healthy parliamentary debate

Dewan Rakyat speaker not promoting healthy parliamentary debate

Jakim wants Auntie Anne's 'dog' changed to 'sausage'

Jakim wants Auntie Anne's 'dog' changed to 'sausage'

Rosmah's aide questions Maria’s silence on mock graves for PM, wife

Rosmah's aide questions Maria’s silence on mock graves for PM, wife

Rizal Mansor asks if the Bersih chief is displaying double standards.

Malaysia on alert as Mosul offensive stokes fears of militant influx

Malaysia on alert as Mosul offensive stokes fears of militant influx

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says Malaysian airport and border security had been increased.

Guan Eng: Statistics Dept figures show we did better

Guan Eng: Statistics Dept figures show we did better

CM uses official figures to soothe Gerakan's doubts on Penang top spot in economic growth.

Najib seen pushing populist budget amid election talk

Najib seen pushing populist budget amid election talk

This is in a bid to assuage voters unhappy with his leadership and rising living costs.

Let’s reclaim our country through Bersih 5

Let’s reclaim our country through Bersih 5

MP SPEAKS | The latest redelineation proposals prove this ruling regime will desperately resort to any means to ensure its survival.

DAP to file motion to review Pandikar's 'sub judice' ruling

DAP to file motion to review Pandikar's 'sub judice' ruling

This is on his ruling yesterday that ministers need not respond to questions on DOJ suit as it's sub judice.

Our bill different from Hadi's, say Amanah MPs

Our bill different from Hadi's, say Amanah MPs

UPDATED 2.05PM | They say the focus is not about changing penalty provisions of Act 355.

Number of flood victims due to high tide increases in three states

Number of flood victims due to high tide increases in three states

Assault with a dead chicken... New Zealanders suspect 'fowl' play

Assault with a dead chicken... New Zealanders suspect 'fowl' play

'Cut higher education budget, hurt 4 million first-time voters'

'Cut higher education budget, hurt 4 million first-time voters'

Malacca CM: Rulers reject Citizens' Declaration

Malacca CM: Rulers reject Citizens' Declaration

Gov't to study separating Internet from public sector work computers

Gov't to study separating Internet from public sector work computers

Chief secretary says will look at S'pore's modus operandi first.

Utusan loses final appeal, must pay Anwar RM200k for defamation

Utusan loses final appeal, must pay Anwar RM200k for defamation

UPDATED 1.20PM I Federal Court says no merit in Malay daily’s leave application.

PM, push MIC for an overhaul!

PM, push MIC for an overhaul!

Did GST drag down domestic consumption?

Did GST drag down domestic consumption?

Focus on poor rankings, not Anis, UM told

Focus on poor rankings, not Anis, UM told

Zahid keeps us guessing on Umno's stand over Hadi's hudud bill

Zahid keeps us guessing on Umno's stand over Hadi's hudud bill

Umno VP and DPM pushes the buck to his party superior.

Brace for challenging times, tighten your belts, PM tells ministries

Brace for challenging times, tighten your belts, PM tells ministries

Duterte’s visit presents overdue opportunity for rapprochement

Duterte’s visit presents overdue opportunity for rapprochement

COMMENT | His widely-watched visit to China functions as a litmus test of his sincerity.

Trade ban on pangolins only as effective as its enforcement

Trade ban on pangolins only as effective as its enforcement

Trump, Clinton clash on whether election is rigged

Trump, Clinton clash on whether election is rigged

Maria Chin, Ambiga to lodge report over death threat, say image is 'too much'

Maria Chin, Ambiga to lodge report over death threat, say image is 'too much'

Zahid: No news on IS infiltrating Bersih

Zahid: No news on IS infiltrating Bersih

DPM's position appears to discredit 'red-shirts' leader Jamal Yunos' allegations against Bersih. 

‘Umno/BN culture is all show without substance’

‘Umno/BN culture is all show without substance’

Gerakan leader 'faces harassment' after lawsuit by building firm

Gerakan leader 'faces harassment' after lawsuit by building firm

What sub judice, asks former appeals court judge

What sub judice, asks former appeals court judge

Yong regrets accusing apex court of making political decision on hudud

Yong regrets accusing apex court of making political decision on hudud

Day Two: Hadi's motion on hudud is pushed down the line

Day Two: Hadi's motion on hudud is pushed down the line

Constitutional monarch has powers and it’s time to exercise it

Constitutional monarch has powers and it’s time to exercise it

YOURSAY | ‘Someone please tell the Permaisuri of Johor that she is wrong.’

Johor DAP to continue preparing for snap polls in state

Johor DAP to continue preparing for snap polls in state

Its chief Liew Chin Tong says those intending to call for a snap election will never admit it until the time is ripe to hold it.

Hudud bill - a political battle over religion

Hudud bill - a political battle over religion

When Umno propaganda gets into the way of truth

When Umno propaganda gets into the way of truth

YOURSAY | ‘There must be a law against such despicable and deplorable acts.’

Amanah's syariah bill; Shafie's Warisan; speaker says DOJ questions sub judice

Amanah's syariah bill; Shafie's Warisan; speaker says DOJ questions sub judice

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

Kit Siang: DAP backs special position for bumiputera, but...

Kit Siang: DAP backs special position for bumiputera, but...

It should be needs-based and help should be extended to members of other communities in need as well, he says.

Embracing e-hailing services begins with ending modern-day slavery

Embracing e-hailing services begins with ending modern-day slavery

MP SPEAKS | The government cannot allow the existing punitive system that has victimised taxi drivers for decades to persist.

Even the White House not shielded from 1MDB scandal

Even the White House not shielded from 1MDB scandal

Great leadership

Great leadership

‘Serve to Lead’ our nation out of the quagmire.