Archive - 21 December 2016

Lorries transporting bauxite during moratorium, says JPJ

Lorries transporting bauxite during moratorium, says JPJ

However it could not be confirmed if the bauxite was legally or illegally transported.

MACC detains two prison officers

MACC detains two prison officers

They were detained for allegedly receiving a bribe of RM3,000 from a former convict.

Two men discharged on terror-related charge

Two men discharged on terror-related charge

An aircraft technician and an aircraft security technician were charged with supporting IS.

‘Ex-accused suspected something amiss on seeing drum with blood stains’

‘Ex-accused suspected something amiss on seeing drum with blood stains’

‘I was shivering and was afraid with what I saw,’ says G Gunasekaran.

RMAF special team to probe Butterworth plane crash

RMAF special team to probe Butterworth plane crash

UPDATED 10PM | The ill-fated aircraft had been used for maritime surveillance by the 16 Squadron.

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2016-12-21

Cabinet nod for FTA deal with Iran

Cabinet nod for FTA deal with Iran

Among others, Malaysia wants Iran to address 40 percent tariff for palm oil.

TMJ says football used as political tool as election is around the corner

TMJ says football used as political tool as election is around the corner

Pilot dies, three injured in RMAF B’worth crash

Pilot dies, three injured in RMAF B’worth crash

UPDATED 9.10PM | The RMAF says those injured have been rushed to the Seberang Jaya Hospital.

Dr M and Anis Syafiqah to speak on UUCA at Mkini office

Dr M and Anis Syafiqah to speak on UUCA at Mkini office

Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the education minister when UUCA was introduced.

MP: ‘Take what you can’ not good enough, Mahdzir

MP: ‘Take what you can’ not good enough, Mahdzir

What if it was your salary, not Chinese school allocation, asks Teo Kok Seong.

Hefty fine for violating S'gor 'no plastic' rule in 2017

Hefty fine for violating S'gor 'no plastic' rule in 2017

Retailers must agree to go plastic-free when applying for or renewing their licence.

Time to stop escalator accidents

Time to stop escalator accidents

According to the Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOSH), “97 percent of escalator accidents reported from 2011-2015 involved young children”. Sadly, the largest number of victims involved in escalator accidents were children; these accidents caused permanent disabilities and life-threatening situations.

S'pore court convicts Jho Low's ex-banker

S'pore court convicts Jho Low's ex-banker

Judge finds ex-BSI banker Yeo Jiawei to be 'unreliable and not credible'.

Guan Eng: Review or abolish policy new rule for exporters

Guan Eng: Review or abolish policy new rule for exporters

Multinational companies have complained about the matter, CM says, adding this will impact on investments.

Court of Appeal rules Guan Eng can't sue media for defamation in official capacity

Court of Appeal rules Guan Eng can't sue media for defamation in official capacity

A three-person bench allows the appeals by Perkasa and two mainstream media over Lim's suit in relation to a Perkasa statement. 

We must think of all grandchildren, 'grandpa' Kit Siang tells Nazri

We must think of all grandchildren, 'grandpa' Kit Siang tells Nazri

After Mahathir, DAP leader now responds to minister's 'care for your grandchildren' jibe.

Syabas: Zone 2 water supply restored after 4pm today

Syabas: Zone 2 water supply restored after 4pm today

Consumers advised to use water sparingly to help expedite restoration of water supply to affected areas.

PTPTN deficits are a ticking time bomb that need to be addressed

PTPTN deficits are a ticking time bomb that need to be addressed

MP SPEAKS | Penang Institute is proposing nine recommendations to address the problems.

Is Dr M being probed for undermining democracy, too?

Is Dr M being probed for undermining democracy, too?

'Who says we are not investigating him under Section 124C,' says Nur Jazlan.

Johari: 1MDB paid interest due on IPIC-guaranteed bonds

Johari: 1MDB paid interest due on IPIC-guaranteed bonds

This comes months after Abu Dhabi's IPIC refuses to pay on behalf of 1MDB.

'Pay rise gap between top and lower civil servants too wide'

'Pay rise gap between top and lower civil servants too wide'

Top civil servants get 9 percent salary hike yearly, compared to between 2.8 and 3 percent for those below the Jusa C grade.

November inflation rate rises to 1.8pct, highest in six months

November inflation rate rises to 1.8pct, highest in six months

Gov’t data shows the consumer price index to be above the 1.6pct forecast by economists.

Stop talking about PM candidates, Rafizi tells opposition

Stop talking about PM candidates, Rafizi tells opposition

UPDATED 3.55PM | He says the more this matter is discussed, the more support Pakatan Harapan loses.

Fear of crime drops to 61pct this year

Fear of crime drops to 61pct this year

This is from 80 percent from last year, DPM says, citing Pemandu study. 

Najib hopes football associations will resolve financial problems

Najib hopes football associations will resolve financial problems

Human rights NGOs say foreign funding is due to lack of gov't support

Human rights NGOs say foreign funding is due to lack of gov't support

The eight groups say the local and overseas funding they received are legal under Malaysian laws.

Four-fold increase in housing density irks Penang Gerakan

Four-fold increase in housing density irks Penang Gerakan

Besides affecting quality of life, more houses means increasing traffic congestion in an area, says its Youth wing.

AirAsia's flight from Chennai suffers deflated tyre upon landing at KLIA2

AirAsia's flight from Chennai suffers deflated tyre upon landing at KLIA2

UPDATED 3.30PM | All passengers and crew were safe and had disembarked from Flight AK12, budget airline says in a statement.

Teng holds silent press conference over Guan Eng's demand letter

Teng holds silent press conference over Guan Eng's demand letter

UPDATED 1.28PM | Gerakan secretary vows Lim's action will not 'intimidate' him from speaking out on issues of public importance.

Dr M, Najib not behind Sodomy II, says ex-IGP

Dr M, Najib not behind Sodomy II, says ex-IGP

UPDATED 1.05PM | Musa Hassan responds to allegation that Mahathir used him to imprison Anwar.

Musa Hassan tells RPK to retract Sodomy II claims or else...

Musa Hassan tells RPK to retract Sodomy II claims or else...

UPDATED 12.40PM | Ex-IGP says if Raja Petra does not apologise and retract the offending articles, he will sue him.

Jamal ditches red shirt for towels over dry taps

Jamal ditches red shirt for towels over dry taps

Jamal Md Yunos wants to shower in the MB's office because his tap has been dry for four days.

A marriage migrant’s perspective on International Migrants Day

A marriage migrant’s perspective on International Migrants Day

Soon it will be 25 years since I stepped on to Malaysian soil, I was and am a marriage migrant, one who came as a young bride, married to a Malaysian.

Petronas to cut 2017 oil output by up to 20,000 bpd

Petronas to cut 2017 oil output by up to 20,000 bpd

'Petronas will make a voluntary adjustment to Malaysia's crude oil production starting from January of 2017.'

IMF suggests world economy prepare for shift of US policy

IMF suggests world economy prepare for shift of US policy

'It is most likely that emerging market economies are the main targets for higher trade barriers erected by advanced economies.'

Dzulkefly: Not true S'gor gov't slow to solve water issue

Dzulkefly: Not true S'gor gov't slow to solve water issue

Amanah strategy director claims the 'mainstream media' is out to tarnish state government's reputation.

Suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack released from detention

Suspect in Berlin Christmas market attack released from detention

Investigations failed to prove conclusively that the 23-year-old committed any crime, says the federal prosecutor's office.

Earthquake measuring 6.6 strikes off eastern Indonesia

Earthquake measuring 6.6 strikes off eastern Indonesia

At a depth of 173km in the sea off Molucca islands, officials expect no damage or tsunami.

Don't keep silent on Syria, Penang mufti tells Muslims

Don't keep silent on Syria, Penang mufti tells Muslims

Mexico fireworks market blast kills at least 27, hurts scores

Mexico fireworks market blast kills at least 27, hurts scores

The blast is the third to strike the popular San Pablito marketplace in just over a decade.

Russia sends team to probe ambassador's murder in Turkey

Russia sends team to probe ambassador's murder in Turkey

And in Turkey, officials announce plans to name a street after the murdered diplomat.

PAS veep expects GE14 to be called in May

PAS veep expects GE14 to be called in May

Iskandar Samad bases his prediction on information he received 'from government agencies and other factors'.

If Vision 2020 can be postponed, so can TNB's S'gor repairs

If Vision 2020 can be postponed, so can TNB's S'gor repairs

YOURSAY | 'TNB only needed 16 hours, but supply is disrupted beyond that. Who is the devil here?'

Who are really afraid of Zunar?

Who are really afraid of Zunar?

YOURSAY | ‘Never before have I come across people afraid of comics and cartoonists.’

Dr M, Kit Siang told to mind grandkids; Hadi slammed for Iran visit

Dr M, Kit Siang told to mind grandkids; Hadi slammed for Iran visit

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