Archive - 5 November 2014

Johns Hopkins deal ended due to payment issues

Johns Hopkins deal ended due to payment issues

The tie-up was between Johns Hopkins University and Perdana University.
2014-11-05

2014-11-05

PAC wants RTD to reveal number plate bidders

PAC wants RTD to reveal number plate bidders

UPDATED 7.20PM Why are winners not named, asks the panel.
Gov't won't reveal Selangor water deal as not finalised

Gov't won't reveal Selangor water deal as not finalised

Minister Maximus Ongkili says it's willing to reconsider when deal is done.
Own-up and apologise, PAS tells Ku Nan

Own-up and apologise, PAS tells Ku Nan

Demands PAS Ulama, while PAS Kedah Youth files police report on his claim PAS is deviant.
GLCs may blacklist Goldman Sachs, say sources

GLCs may blacklist Goldman Sachs, say sources

KINIBIZ This follows reports the firm had received huge underwriting fees.
No power tariff hikes until July 2015

No power tariff hikes until July 2015

UPDATED 7.15PM The gov't re-negotiated IPP deals and Petronas halted...
FT Umno youth: PAS teachings deviant, divisive

FT Umno youth: PAS teachings deviant, divisive

UPDATED 6.34PM PAS’ religious rhetoric divides M'sia's Muslim community, it says.
'Only BR1M recipients' kids get full PTPTN loans'

'Only BR1M recipients' kids get full PTPTN loans'

Families earning maximum RM8K gets 75 percent, says PTPTN chief. 
Firm to remove Hindu deity bottles off shelves

Firm to remove Hindu deity bottles off shelves

UPDATED 9.18PM It says it was promoting tourism, not trying to offend. [VIDEO]
Anwar: Don't see ill in Hadi's absence

Anwar: Don't see ill in Hadi's absence

Trying to ease inter-Pakatan tensions, he says he will urge Hadi to attend meetings.
Kelantan may stop snake charmer’s show over 'aurat'

Kelantan may stop snake charmer’s show over 'aurat'

The month-long snake exhibition and show is organised by the State Museum.
'Religious schools for all, but SRJKC dangerous'

'Religious schools for all, but SRJKC dangerous'

UPDATED 6.15PM FT Umno Youth claims pupils can get by without learning BM.
Be more on the ball over airport charges, Liow told

Be more on the ball over airport charges, Liow told

UPDATED 6.05PM Liow says no proposal to raise airport tax but MAHB said proposal already made.
Dr M: Ditch bribery image to regain Selangor

Dr M: Ditch bribery image to regain Selangor

He also says S'gor Umno chiefs must quit and Gen-Y fished to better Umno.
Azmi Sharom's case goes to Federal Court

Azmi Sharom's case goes to Federal Court

UPDATED 7.45PM High Court Judge Kamardin Hashim says the case is 'special'.
M’sia and Netherlands seek closure to MH17 tragedy

M’sia and Netherlands seek closure to MH17 tragedy

MH17 FREE Najib and Rutte agree that they must work very closely together.
’Sarawak CM’s officials have very low IQ’

’Sarawak CM’s officials have very low IQ’

Give the right answer to the remuneration received by BN YBs' question, says MP.
Gov't: Press laws not reason for poor ranking

Gov't: Press laws not reason for poor ranking

UPDATED 5.41PM PARLIAMENT 'Indonesia doesn't have such laws, but it is not doing well.'
Penang appoints panel to focus on redelineation

Penang appoints panel to focus on redelineation

UPDATED 5.10PM They are Mujahid Yusof Rawa, Ng Wei Aik and Sim Tze Tzin.
Teo: Can future medical graduates get jobs?

Teo: Can future medical graduates get jobs?

UPDATED 7.05PM She says 40 or 50pct of 2019 graduates won’t get hospital places.
Anti-SIS fatwa 'could lead to violent conflict'

Anti-SIS fatwa 'could lead to violent conflict'

UPDATED 2.58PM PKR says it can lead to labelling others apostate.
Penang to fight PPS being declared illegal

Penang to fight PPS being declared illegal

UPDATED 3.52PM It will seek a judicial review against home minister's decision. 
UM allows Friday's student protest to go on

UM allows Friday's student protest to go on

UPDATED 3.10PM UM is okay with 'Occupy' event for the eight facing action.
Do part-time jobs for extra income, urban poor told

Do part-time jobs for extra income, urban poor told

They would be able to get extra income to meet the increasing cost of living.
Renegade 1MDB has to be brought under control

Renegade 1MDB has to be brought under control

KINIBIZ Its ‘clear the air’ statement only made things hazier than the haze.
Ex-PM Pak Lah: Don’t burn the Bible

Ex-PM Pak Lah: Don’t burn the Bible

Let’s not have any such action, Abdullah says of gov’t inaction to Ibrahim Ali’s threat.
PAS Youth: SIS promotes Jewish, Christian thinking

PAS Youth: SIS promotes Jewish, Christian thinking

UPDATED 2.40PM Deputy chief Khalil says SIS attacks beliefs of Muslims.
‘No need for subsidies if oil prices drop further’

‘No need for subsidies if oil prices drop further’

UPDATED 4.59PM The gov’t will no longer be subsidising anything, says Rafizi.
Selangor MB 'father of hypocrites', says Noh

Selangor MB 'father of hypocrites', says Noh

UPDATED 2.50PM Noh Omar raps MB’s decision to continue with Kidex.
Tian Chua: I was not threatening judiciary

Tian Chua: I was not threatening judiciary

He says warning of mass protests was to gov't if Anwar Ibrahim found guilty.
Bible Society  looks forward with new hope

Bible Society looks forward with new hope

COMMENT Socierty hopes seized copies of the Bible will finally be returned.
Lawyer: Judge reviewed military case on FB

Lawyer: Judge reviewed military case on FB

UPDATED 3.50PM Hanipa wants military court panel in the case to be dismissed.
Eight charged with spreading ‘Millah Ibrahim’ teaching

Eight charged with spreading ‘Millah Ibrahim’ teaching

They were charged with spreading Millah Ibrahim, a teaching other than Islam.
State memorial for Aussie ex-PM Gough Whitlam

State memorial for Aussie ex-PM Gough Whitlam

He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Australian politics.
CAP: Do away with fuel subsidy for good

CAP: Do away with fuel subsidy for good

The inescapable fact is that fuel subsidy will eventually have to be scrapped as it is economically untenable in the long run. The question is when? Our answer is now is the right time as the crude oil price is tumbling.
Awie’s trial on hurting wife charge begins Jan 13

Awie’s trial on hurting wife charge begins Jan 13

Awie had pleaded not guilty to causing serious injury on Rozana Misbun.
Kuala Lumpur is the real home, tycoon tells court

Kuala Lumpur is the real home, tycoon tells court

The 74-year-old Khoo Kay Peng says he never changed his place of residence.
Police tell PPS members to surrender uniforms

Police tell PPS members to surrender uniforms

UPDATED 4PM Penang CM reiterates PPS has no property of its own.
Gov't denies tapping phones of politicians

Gov't denies tapping phones of politicians

UPDATED 4.10PM PARLIAMENT Nancy says it's only done by communication lines.
Federal gov't to cancel NFC contract

Federal gov't to cancel NFC contract

UPDATED 7.40PM PARLIAMENT Legal action to be taken for defaulted payments.
Kurup, Nancy - toothless ministers from Borneo

Kurup, Nancy - toothless ministers from Borneo

FREE YOURSAY ‘Does Kurup really think he can order the AG around?’
MB proposes meeting between Mais and SIS

MB proposes meeting between Mais and SIS

UPDATED 11.35AM It will avert further confusion, says Azmin Ali.
Mr IGP, don’t forget you’re paid by taxpayers

Mr IGP, don’t forget you’re paid by taxpayers

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't criticise the police chief, he is beyond perfection.'
Sarawak PKR defends BN minister from Zam

Sarawak PKR defends BN minister from Zam

Masing said the right thing against extremism and bigotry, says Baru.
Shahidan, wasn’t it Umno who created billionaires?

Shahidan, wasn’t it Umno who created billionaires?

FREE YOURSAY ‘They also created a multitude of homeless and poor.’
‘UPM’s world award puts us on top’

‘UPM’s world award puts us on top’

Global recognition is proof local varsities can compete at highest level, says PM.
On the slippery slope to the dark ages

On the slippery slope to the dark ages

FREE YOURSAY ‘Earlier a church, now mineral water bottles. What’s next?’
No segregation of sexes for NS trainees

No segregation of sexes for NS trainees

Gender segregation only at cafeterias, rest areas and living quarters.
Loyalist on defensive on attacks against Hadi

Loyalist on defensive on attacks against Hadi

Nasruddin Hasan says he is ready to defend Hadi and the party from DAP’s jabs.
PSM gives up on Pakatan, but stays in same game

PSM gives up on Pakatan, but stays in same game

UPDATED 7.46MP It's willing to have an electoral pact with Pakatan to topple BN.
PPP: Tian’s uprising vow is seditious

PPP: Tian’s uprising vow is seditious

Probe PKR veep for sedition, urging could lead to riots, says PPP info chief.
Join Malaysiakini's office launch bash

Join Malaysiakini's office launch bash

FREE Malaysiakini will throw its doors open to the public on Saturday, Nov 22.
Project IC all over again?

Project IC all over again?

State sovereignty vs federal gov’t control.
Malaysians must stand up as Malaysians

Malaysians must stand up as Malaysians

When national hockey player Chua Boon Huat passed away last August, it was truly amazing to see how his team mates, some of whom were Muslims, became pallbearers and literally united the people of Taman Semabuk Perdana in Malacca.