Archive - 22 November 2014

Goh Chok Tong has successful op for prostate cancer

Goh Chok Tong has successful op for prostate cancer

Goh is expected to make a full recovery as the cancer was localised and detected early.
Attacks failed to break Mkini resolve, says Gan

Attacks failed to break Mkini resolve, says Gan

FREE 'With your support, we intend to be around for a long time to come.'
RON95 may be three sen cheaper in December

RON95 may be three sen cheaper in December

This is if average global crude oil prices remain at around US$80 per barrel.
Lion dance and balloons at launch of @Kini

Lion dance and balloons at launch of @Kini

FREE Malaysiakini threw open its doors today to fete its 15th anniversary.
Three killed in coal mine blast in Sarawak

Three killed in coal mine blast in Sarawak

The three who had died were identified as an Indonesian, a North Korean and a Myanmar.
Why pick on foreigners over Camerons tragedy?

Why pick on foreigners over Camerons tragedy?

As reported in the local press recently, His Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang is understandably very concerned about the environmental and social mess that is Cameron Highlands. And he wants to clear his state of all “illegal” (archaic term for undocumented) foreign workers so that presumably Cameron Highlands can regain its former glory and his state can develop economically without social ills.
‘Is graft out of Sarawak’s list of enemies?’

‘Is graft out of Sarawak’s list of enemies?’

State DAP hits back at Alfred Jabu for saying the party is its enemy No 1.
Kit Siang: Will Najib sell moderation at Umno AGM?

Kit Siang: Will Najib sell moderation at Umno AGM?

PM spouts moderation abroad, but does he dare do it at Umno meet?
Quitting is last thing on Muhyiddin’s mind

Quitting is last thing on Muhyiddin’s mind

Umno deputy denies talk that he may be throwing in the towel soon.
Najib's lawsuit won't stop DAP pursuing 1MDB

Najib's lawsuit won't stop DAP pursuing 1MDB

UPDATED 4.01PM It will continue to demand answers and full accountability.
Unwise that house buyers pay for derelict projects

Unwise that house buyers pay for derelict projects

If ministry implements this, there will be a number of unwanted consequences.
PAS former exco men wash hands off RM2.6mil payout

PAS former exco men wash hands off RM2.6mil payout

Sallehen Mukhyi insists they were not involved in approving Khalid's aides' payout.
DAP leader decries ‘excessive’ expense on Itis

DAP leader decries ‘excessive’ expense on Itis

DBKL overpaying for ancient system in 2015 draft budget, says Lim Lip Eng.
PKR slams gov’t for ending fuel subsidies

PKR slams gov’t for ending fuel subsidies

Its youth wing says this is irresponsible in view of coming GST implementation.
SPDP declares war on Teras in Sarawak polls

SPDP declares war on Teras in Sarawak polls

Party of sacked SPDP leaders ‘horrible enemy’ in the coming polls, says president.
What is MIC’s stand on Vivekananda Ashram?

What is MIC’s stand on Vivekananda Ashram?

Shouldn't it show courage and willingness to fight for Indian issues?
'Is Umno saying Mahathir politicising 1MDB, too?'

'Is Umno saying Mahathir politicising 1MDB, too?'

Like Tony Pua, Dr M also criticised 1MDB, Teresa Kok reminds Umno leader.
Urgent need for more genuine transparency

Urgent need for more genuine transparency

COMMENT A high ethos compels us to apply those standards across the board.
‘Gov’t schools shunned due to creeping Islamisation’

‘Gov’t schools shunned due to creeping Islamisation’

Zairil notes that now there are only 2 to 3pct of non-Malays in such schools.
Cockles wash up along Marang beach

Cockles wash up along Marang beach

Villagers were seen to have used their bare hands and nets to collect the cockles.
Adenan: Let us unite to fight extremism

Adenan: Let us unite to fight extremism

The CM says the country could become a worse place if the majority did nothing.
Tengku Adnan was being fair, says Umno leader

Tengku Adnan was being fair, says Umno leader

Syed Ali Alhabshee advises delegates not to raise issues that will hurt others.
Palanivel not the only one responsible for Camerons

Palanivel not the only one responsible for Camerons

FREE YOURSAY ‘Who has authority to issue logging concessions in Pahang?’
10 missteps by 1MDB that needed answers

10 missteps by 1MDB that needed answers

FREE YOURSAY ‘Many concerns were brought up for which no answers were...’
'Datukship for iron ore' - no one is surprised

'Datukship for iron ore' - no one is surprised

FREE YOURSAY ‘T'ganu MB can deny and feign ignorance all he wants.’
Will car prices follow market prices, too?

Will car prices follow market prices, too?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Benefits for rakyat cut, but wastage in gov't ignored.’
How managed float prices for petrol will be gauged

How managed float prices for petrol will be gauged

KINIBIZ With subsidies removed, pump prices will be reviewed monthly.
'Cops intimidating buyers of Zunar’s book'

'Cops intimidating buyers of Zunar’s book'

UPDATED 10.50AM LFL decries police action against online gateway MOLPay.
An Interstellar view of ‘Malay-ness’

An Interstellar view of ‘Malay-ness’

There is a new dimension of culture emerging.