Najib remains pessimistic on toll announcement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he is unfazed over the governmentâs promises, following a statement by Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that the Cabinet might be making an announcement regarding highway tolls soon.
February 22, 2019
OAh66ATPXgI
Sabahâs iconic Climbathon ends after 32 years
The Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon has been one of Sabahâs top events for three decades. Its organising committee recently announced that the event would be discontinued in an effort to preserve the natural state of the iconic landmark.
February 22, 2019
NsTCzdPlQCM
Nicol David touched by warm messages on her retirement
Former world No. 1 womenâs squash player Datuk Nicol David has thanked everyone who poured warm messages for her after she made an announcement of her retirement.
On Feb 18, Nicol said she will retire at the end of the 2018/2019 season in June 2019.
February 22, 2019
8jnz0Ulrn6I
Plot to oust Dr M: Trees wouldn't sway without wind, says Hadi
The plot to oust Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by his Pakatan Harapan allies is real and based on information the party had gathered, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said when met by reporters in Marang on Friday
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/22/plot-to-oust-dr-m-trees-wouldnt-sway-without-wind-says-hadi/
February 22, 2019
cp_bjk4dpaI
Bangladeshi pleads guilty to slashing ex-girlfriendâs face
A Bangladeshi man, who slashed his former girlfriendâs with a knife, pleaded guilty to the offence at the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court on Friday. Md Saidul Islam faces a jail term of up to 20 years with fine or whipping.
February 22, 2019
zqoWApcQFKE
Semenyih by-election: Uncle Kentang pledges space for smokers in restaurants
Independent candidate Kuan Chee Heng on Friday pledged to ensure that smokers will be allocated a spot to smoke in restaurants, in light of what he claims are dwindling sales in eateries.
February 22, 2019
QI3GJ6Ip6pI
LRT 3 to cost RM15 billion, down 47% from original amount
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng says the LRT 3 project will be constructed at a cost of RM15.02 billion, 47% less than the original cost of RM31.65 billion.
He said the cost savings were achieved when the government realised the original capacity of the project exceeded current capacity needs as well as demand for the next 20 years.
February 22, 2019
5bma7HOltXo
Temple motion for stay postponed, Adib inquest to proceed
The inquest into the death of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim will proceed following the Court of Appealâs refusal on Friday to grant an interim stay to the Save Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman temple task force. Their lawyer M. Visvanathan had applied for a temporary stay pending the hearing of the actual stay.
February 22, 2019
yHJEcEwY2tM
Guan Eng: Wait for announcement on highway tolls
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng kept mum on Friday when asked to comment on a statement by Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that the Cabinet might be making an announcement regarding highway tolls soon.
Read more at:
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/22/noncommittal-lge-says-wait-for-announcement-on-highway-tolls/
February 22, 2019
lcibaRZrYWo
Guan Eng: National debt still above RM1tril
Malaysia's national debt still remains above the trillion ringgit level, says Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. This includes financial commitments needed to be paid by the government, such as the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) payments.
February 22, 2019
sPp-XfRD1Eg
Man escapes parang-wielding robbers at his home, cops investigating
A man barely escaped a group of parang-wielding robbers who stormed into the compound of his home on Thursday. Surveillance video showed that the man managed to escape by running inside the house and locking the door while the robbers made an attempt to kick the door.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/22/man-escapes-parangwielding-robbers-at-his-home-cops-investigating/
February 21, 2019
nElqkxNK-tQ
Unemployed Cambodian charged over Siti Masitah murder
An unemployed Cambodian was charged at the Rompin Magistrates Court on Friday for the murder of 11-year-old girl last month. Mohd Amirul Abdullah, 23, was accused of murdering Siti Masitah Ibrahim in a bush area in Kampung Tanjung Medang Hilir in Pekan, Pahang between 5.50pm and 8pm on January 30th.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/22/cambodian-charged-with-murder-of-siti-masitah-11/
February 21, 2019
uD7R85Rn1y4
Gobind: No restrictions placed on RTM
Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said there are no restrictions on Radio Television Malaysiaâs reporting and the state broadcaster is free to decide what its content should be.
He was responding to a document circulating on the social media which supposedly list out content guidelines for coverage relating to opposition-led states.
February 21, 2019
wwOF2Bk0AeI
Suhakam tells govt not to forget promise to ratify human rights conventions
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to "accede and comply" with the six unratified human rights conventions, including the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Icerd).
February 21, 2019
Z7pIXdVG4EI
PPBM not bothered by PAS' uncertain political allegiance
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia does not appear to be concerned about PASâ political allegiance in the Semenyih by-election.
February 21, 2019
Ueiw2GpXi9M
Muhyiddin: Aiman may not be good orator, but he has potential
Pakatan Harapanâs Muhammad Aiman Zainali might not be a good orator but the political novice is a bright individual who has the potential to be an assemblyman, says Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
READ MORE: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/21/muhyiddin-says-aiman-may-not-be-good-orator-but-he-has-potential/
February 21, 2019
7ljBvj2BuGw
Police cripple luxury car theft syndicate
Police have crippled a luxury car theft syndicate following the arrest of seven people, including a woman, earlier this month.
February 21, 2019
CTgH1JweKVA
IGP: Malaysian govt looking at all angles to secure release of hostages
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun says the Malaysian government is working closely with authorities in the Philippines to secure the release of three hostages who were kidnapped last December.
The trio are identified as 24-year-old Jari Abdulla, 19-year-old Heri Ardiansyah and 45-year-old Hariadin.
They were kidnapped from their Sandakan based fishing trawler in the Pegasus reef waters in Kinabatangan close to the Tawi Tawi island chain in southern Philippines.
February 21, 2019
fAgsfB9O1yI
Papagomo lodges police report against Syed Saddiq
Blogger Papagomo urged the police on Thursday to take strict action against the Bersatu Youth Chief for allegedly lodging a false report over the âheadlockâ assault.
February 21, 2019
HBFwl7B6gHk
EC chairman: We need better governance on political financing, suggest to introduce cap amount
Election Commission (EC) chairman Azhar Azizan Harun says there is a need to introduce a cap on the amount received by political parties during polls. Speaking at a forum organised by the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) on Thursday, Azhar said donors should be required to register themselves to ensure better governance on political financing.
February 21, 2019
GibpjaTs1D0
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/c99ade36efc3000b1259f263dab1b995/5CF2C0A0/t51.2885-15/e35/51356819_2317317461666038_2786209373683860804_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Goodnight, Toronto! If you couldnât sneak outside to catch a glimpse of the super moon, Star photographer Richard Lautens has you covered. đ¸ / @rlautens
3303
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/0ac952d64bd54d1552b8d1d1be936081/5D21E09E/t51.2885-15/e35/50978768_1880685645390798_2389853005070780770_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Today Woodbine Beach launched the 2019 edition of #WinterStations, six temporary public art installations on lifeguard towers along Toronto's Eastern beach. The pop-up art exhibit runs from Monday, Feb. 18 until April 1. đˇ Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
454
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/127d2636f56fc682c3d4636832464c3a/5CE8565D/t51.2885-15/e35/51117044_239768993634591_4044140349152999229_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
The Toronto Auto show featured a #Bugatti Chiron made entirely of Lego. This life-sized model is made of over 1 million pieces and required 13,000 hours of work. It sits on the real tires of the original car, has a rear spoiler, functional front and rear lights, a speedometer, a brake pedal and even a removable steering wheel. It has a dizzying maximum speed of 28 km/h. đˇ Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
664
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/9b494fa92c39e6798b60504a408a4696/5D27E0AE/t51.2885-15/e35/50687816_396736354237178_8996965318008318016_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Mary and Nick Pascale have always told their children about the summer day, nearly 50 years ago, when a newspaperman snapped their photograph on Corso Italia. It wasnât until recently when @torontostararchives posted this photo that a customer came into their grocery store and asked if this photo was in fact her. Taken in the 1970s, they share their love story on #ValentinesDay. To read more, head to our Instagram story. | đˇ: Bob Olsen / Toronto Star
729
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/d1b15608f6f3c6f45a4bcd2698f212f4/5D26722F/t51.2885-15/e35/50967960_1021191334718098_5364140592055894718_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
It didn't take long for #Linsanity to hit Toronto and spread across the nation. Harrison Wang wanted to be the first #Raptors fan to get his hands on a @jlin7 jersey. He picked one up just in time to watch Jeremy Lin is make his @Raptors debut tonight vs. the @wizards. đˇ Richard Lautens / @rlautens / Toronto Star
479
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/2d6092b85c1eddc55d054151f7cc6ce5/5C71F69E/t51.2885-15/fr/e15/s1080x1080/50676812_1064619743736102_7675252021414590046_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Let's get some Starbucks. Marcella Zoia, also known as #chairgirl, sparked outrage after she was allegedly filmed tossing a chair from a downtown Toronto highrise balcony. While surrounded by a crowd of reporters after her bail hearing she decided to take a Starbucks break. Read more on this story by clicking the link in our bio. đĽ Steve Russell / @SteveRussell / Toronto Star
484
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/0981dea18b7b1a30cb31c8b4b78df09f/5D078EF1/t51.2885-15/e35/50869022_366622077258851_3024469650467485517_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Itâsâď¸officiallyâď¸aâď¸ snowâď¸day! Most schools and universities are closed as snow blows throughout the city and the GTA. This left many parents stranded and scrambling for child-care for young children. For the latest weather report, click our Instagram Stories for more. | đˇ: Rene Johnston / Toronto Star
917
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/00bfd968cc87d6cb70df6c7475e432e5/5D2002BD/t51.2885-15/e35/50977140_2137492613025399_3455313258940388452_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
February 14, 2012. Waves of fans showed up at the Air Canada Centre to watch @jlin7 as a member of the @nyknicks. Seven years later, heâll wear a Toronto @raptors jersey.
The #Linsanity hype is real. đ¸ @steverussell
427
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/64f5bbea96da6dafeb683a2bc506b05e/5CF54A56/t51.2885-15/e35/51450863_396905094447615_433855436205309999_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
The Raptors are reportedly finalizing a blockbuster deal to obtain centre Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for Jonas Valanciunas, C.J. Miles, Delon Wright and a future second-round draft pick just before the NBA trade deadline.
For more details, hit the link in the bio. | đˇÂ Brandon Dill/ AP/ @steverussell /Rick Madonik/ Carlos Osorio Toronto Star file photos
311
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/462fd4c1a11a53afcff17c978859ea52/5CF37797/t51.2885-15/e35/50170725_608634159609134_3052645530954865268_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Auston Matthews got his raise.
The @mapleleafs announced on Tuesday that it has signed the star centre to a five-year extension with an average annual value of $11.634 million. The 21-year-old, who was picked No. 1 overall in the 2016 draft, has 23 goals and 23 assists for 46 points in 38 games for Toronto this season.
For more details, hit the link in the bio. | đˇ: Richard Lautens/Toronto Star
493
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/deee5c26893c6cd5ef47974fe3c321b8/5D079353/t51.2885-15/e35/49394319_2492250497469735_3610515184173344423_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
âYou donât win two Stanley Cups by accident,â head coach Mike Babcock said about the newest @mapleleafs player.
Jake Muzzin is making quite the first impression with his new team, tallying a goal and two assists in last nightâs win against the @anaheimducks. So far, heâs loving life as a Leaf.
Hit the link in our bio to read more. Photo: @rlautens
395
https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/c83b02364a855a890c851b4f88ef78c2/5CF004D0/t51.2885-15/e35/50673634_2177145389204036_8627202799480852077_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
Last week, a man tried to rob 69âyear-old Seungae Kim at her Mississauga convenience store â but they were unsuccessful. Why? Because she fought him off, with bananas đ. âI kept swinging and swingingâ until the suspect ran off, she said. Swipe right to see the surveillance video, and hit the link in the bio to read more. | đˇ: Louie Rosella / Mississauga News
3103