Archive - 15 August 2017

S Korean woman found dead in hotel toilet in Genting

S Korean woman found dead in hotel toilet in Genting

Police say the 92-year-old woman is believed to have been murdered by her fellow countryman.

 

Harapan out to make PAS its stooge, MP warns amid informal talks

Harapan out to make PAS its stooge, MP warns amid informal talks

'After they have won the seats, the Islamic agenda would be discarded and fought against,' says Khairuddin.

Guan Eng apologises for maintaining BN era illegal factories

Guan Eng apologises for maintaining BN era illegal factories

Penang CM says action was only taken against illegal structures built after 2008, the year they came to power.

Bill Kayong’s family wants murder case reopened

Bill Kayong’s family wants murder case reopened

They urge the AG to reopen the case of the three murder suspects who were set free.

Wahid reveals reason for leaving ministerial post

Wahid reveals reason for leaving ministerial post

PNB chief says he did not want to become 'too comfortable' as a politician, so he could return to corporate sector.

Perkasa: Malay interests will suffer with leaders like Nazri

Perkasa: Malay interests will suffer with leaders like Nazri

Sec-gen Syed Hassan says Malays should now pray for new leaders with a strong Malay identity.

MIC leader wants cops to probe if cancer deaths linked to illegal factory

MIC leader wants cops to probe if cancer deaths linked to illegal factory

'Five young adults there died of cancer in the past two years. I hope police will investigate this.'

'M'sia on track for high-income status, but civic mindedness needs a boost'

'M'sia on track for high-income status, but civic mindedness needs a boost'

Nation must also attain gross domestic income of US$15,000 per capita, says PNB.  

Report: US gov't puts Red Granite CFO back in charge

Report: US gov't puts Red Granite CFO back in charge

Randal Hermann would facilitate the ongoing settlement talks, the Variety reports.   

'If you kill cops, be prepared for retaliation' - Dr M on Memali

'If you kill cops, be prepared for retaliation' - Dr M on Memali

UPDATED 8PM | Former PM says police protected themselves after being attacked.

Dr M: Forum incident sign of future violence if Najib loses in polls

Dr M: Forum incident sign of future violence if Najib loses in polls

UPDATED 7.15PM | Mahathir also suspects troublemakers were Najib supporters.

Khairuddin files suit against Rosmah over US$23m pink diamond

Khairuddin files suit against Rosmah over US$23m pink diamond

UPDATED 9.05PM | He also wants Jho Low to return the money allegedly misappropriated from 1MDB.

'I'll not be silenced' - Mahathir refuses to be intimidated

'I'll not be silenced' - Mahathir refuses to be intimidated

UPDATED 6.42PM | He claims the fracas at the Nothing to Hide forum was aimed at silencing him.

Son of Memali survivor recounts horror of tragedy, flays Dr M

Son of Memali survivor recounts horror of tragedy, flays Dr M

Mohamad Zuhdi insinuates Dr M ordered the raid on Memali fearing the influence of Ibrahim 'Libya' Mahmood.  

Glut of office space not a problem for 118-storey tower, says PNB

Glut of office space not a problem for 118-storey tower, says PNB

227 cases of new media abuse probed since January 2016

227 cases of new media abuse probed since January 2016

Jailani Johari says out of the total,19 cases were compounded and eight were prosecuted. 

Gatco settlers' bid for stay will be known on Friday

Gatco settlers' bid for stay will be known on Friday

High Court will make a decision whether to allow settlers' application against Thamarai from clearing the land.  

MACC arrests Isa Samad, raids his S'gor residence

MACC arrests Isa Samad, raids his S'gor residence

UPDATED 11.55PM | The former Felda chair was detained when he went to the MACC HQ to record statement.

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MP howls in protest over Zahid's 'wolves' outburst

MP howls in protest over Zahid's 'wolves' outburst

Surendran says it is unbecoming of the DPM to make wild allegations against human rights defenders.

Isa Samad gives statement to MACC over FIC hotel purchase

Isa Samad gives statement to MACC over FIC hotel purchase

The former Felda chairperson arrived at the MACC headquarters with his lawyers this afternoon but went into the office alone.

Police arrest seven more men over Nothing to Hide fracas

Police arrest seven more men over Nothing to Hide fracas

This brings the total number of suspects in custody in connection to the incident, to 10.

Azmin’s friendly ties with PAS worries Harapan colleagues

Azmin’s friendly ties with PAS worries Harapan colleagues

Both Amanah and DAP have expressed their concerns.

IS planning Merdeka attack in Perak, reveals police chief

IS planning Merdeka attack in Perak, reveals police chief

Intelligence reports show that group is targeting banks and places of worship.

Nothing to Hide fiasco: Who is to blame?

Nothing to Hide fiasco: Who is to blame?

COMMENT | 'Society should listen to the youth's challenges and despairs, and point them to the right path.'

Nazri: I have no time for states who aren't serious about tourism tax

Nazri: I have no time for states who aren't serious about tourism tax

UPDATED 3.20PM | Sabah and Sarawak have yet to air complaints about tourism tax revenue with me, he says. 

Don't bite hand that feeds you, DPM tells pensioners

Don't bite hand that feeds you, DPM tells pensioners

MOF: Penang gov't yet to submit formal application on China loan

MOF: Penang gov't yet to submit formal application on China loan

We have no issue as long as Penang can repay the loan, says Johari Abdul Ghani.

'Chinese affair' – Minister raps 'small minded, unimportant' Perkasa

'Chinese affair' – Minister raps 'small minded, unimportant' Perkasa

UPDATED 3.05PM | Nazri says if he can turn back the clock, he would want to learn Mandarin.

Nazri says Dr M 'asked for it', claims thug-like antics court flying objects

Nazri says Dr M 'asked for it', claims thug-like antics court flying objects

UPDATED 3.14PM | This is what happens when Mahathir does not behave like a statesman, says the minister.

Gov't objects to Dr M's bid to remove two forex RCI members

Gov't objects to Dr M's bid to remove two forex RCI members

UPDATED 3PM | The RCI was right to dismiss the application as it cannot terminate appointments, says the gov't. 

Zahid: Unlike ISA under 'old man', Poca powers limited

Zahid: Unlike ISA under 'old man', Poca powers limited

UPDATED 3.12PM | DPM criticises Dr M for alleged about-turn on dissenting opinions.

Survey: Over 70pct of S'gor residents satisfied with state gov't

Survey: Over 70pct of S'gor residents satisfied with state gov't

Merdeka Center polled 12,001 respondents from 12 constituencies in the state in a survey, says exco member. 

Zaid: Harapan leaders must hold more 'Nothing to Hide' events

Zaid: Harapan leaders must hold more 'Nothing to Hide' events

This is the only way to beat 'rogues who have everything to hide', says former law minister.

Three Britons get jail, caning for raping M'sian woman

Three Britons get jail, caning for raping M'sian woman

The three men plead guilty to aggravated molestation after charges reduced.

Don't sell off future of rice industry to one company

Don't sell off future of rice industry to one company

BERNAS monopolising rice imports 'in perpetuity' could cripple our nation's rice industry. 

Zahid: Human rights 'defenders' are defenders of crime

Zahid: Human rights 'defenders' are defenders of crime

UPDATED 2.39PM | DPM dubs critics of the Prevention of Crime Act as 'wolves in sheep's clothing.'

Hadi grateful for Memali poser, claims unsatisfactory response caused fracas

Hadi grateful for Memali poser, claims unsatisfactory response caused fracas

'The youths alone should not be faulted (for the fracas), the cause of it should also be blamed.'

Awang Adek Hussin appointed Mara chairperson

Awang Adek Hussin appointed Mara chairperson

The former deputy finance minister will helm Mara, starting Sept 1, replacing Annuar Musa.

What does ‘teaching a thing or two’ mean?

What does ‘teaching a thing or two’ mean?

Let us focus on making SEA Games visitors welcome, rather than misconstruing remarks.

Showdown or showtime?

Showdown or showtime?

The media has a grip on the unfolding story and a field day it shall be for mainstream pundits.

No room left for Borneo elephants

No room left for Borneo elephants

The best way to address this is through better law enforcement. 

Floods wreak havoc in Sabah and Sarawak

Floods wreak havoc in Sabah and Sarawak

Three schools were forced to close down in Sarawak while in Sabah, a bridge was washed away, forcing the evacuation of villagers. 

Indonesia graft witness worried about safety before his death

Indonesia graft witness worried about safety before his death

Johannes Marliem, 32 was pronounced dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Trump finally bows to pressure, calls neo-Nazis and KKK criminals

Trump finally bows to pressure, calls neo-Nazis and KKK criminals

Some 48 hours into the biggest domestic challenge, Trump tried to correct course.

MO1 vs PO1 - it's like comparing mosquito with elephant

MO1 vs PO1 - it's like comparing mosquito with elephant

YOURSAY | 'Had MO1 been Guan Eng, he would now be serving time in Sungai Buloh.'

True cost of ECRL may exceed RM100b

True cost of ECRL may exceed RM100b

The only winner in this horrific scam is China.

N Korean leader holds off on Guam attack plan

N Korean leader holds off on Guam attack plan

Kim receives army plans for targeting Guam and orders army to be fire-ready should he make a decision.

Love him or hate him, Mahathir does not deserve flying slipper

Love him or hate him, Mahathir does not deserve flying slipper

YOURSAY | ‘It’s not in our culture to show him disrespect or cause him harm.’

Umno man mocks Dr M over forum violence; Phee freed after remand overturned

Umno man mocks Dr M over forum violence; Phee freed after remand overturned

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