Archive - 22 December 2014

'I leave it to consumer associations to voice out against errant traders.'

This is to protect consumers from profiteering on medicine, the gov't says.

Puteri Umno says this is so traders can comply with the new gov't ruling.

Aisyah, whose parents were jailed for hitting their kids, scores 5 As in the form 3 exam.

About 4,000 flood victims have been treated for various health issues.

Seven villages in the Tenom district were evacuated, authorities say.

Women have the hormones to raise children well, so why look down on those who choose to do this?

The currency slide adds RM3.96 billion to the sovereign fund's tab, The Edge reports.

The year 2014 is soon going to be left behind as we gear up, joining the world for another year of hope. We will join billions around the globe come Jan 1, 2105 with hopeful hearts in prayer and as we celebrate with joy our determination to end pain and drown fears.

Please restrain yourself from creating imaginary enemies, MCA Youth chief says.

UPDATED 7.15PM The KL High Court had ordered that a MyKad be issued to M Navin.

This contrasts with the global average of 36pct, KellyOCG finds in a survey.

UPDATED 7.20PM Doxport is linked to ex-Umno treasurer Abdul Azim.

However, Rafizi says PKR will not be issuing any statements on the matter yet.

‘If there are no issues why did ROS issue us a letter,’ asks the party deputy chief.

We refer to Bukit Gasing assemblyperson R Rajiv’s remark on Dec 17 and that of Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali on Dec 18, 2014.

At 6 percent, the GST will be levied on top of the 25 percent entertainment duty.

I strongly condemn the BN state government for refusing to revise the unconscionable increase in the Manjung district of Perak’s annual advertisement fees.

The year 2014 had not been an easy ride for the Malaysian government. Despite numerous crackdowns - most noticeably using the Sedition Act to quell dissenting voices - there still seem to be ‘threats’ against the government from opposition leaders, academics, NGOs and students. Turning off the lights in University Malaya certainly did not discourage the students from ‘tearing down the UM wall’.

Canning rep Wong Kah Woh says police officers were present at the scene.

Social justice is a far more urgent call in Islam, says Latheefa Koya.

'This would be a ‘clear message’ the gov’t is committed to moderation.'

Nufam wants Khazanah to rescind plans to lay off 6,000 MAS staff.

This is in reference to a Malaysiakini article which appeared in Malaysiakini 's website and Facebook on Dec 11, 2014. Based on the article, we understand that Malaysiakini picked up the story from China Press' Dec 11 edition.

An online gambling ring in Huizhou City was busted on Nov 24.

The selfies show the doctors smiling and posing in front of an unconscious patient

UPDATED 5.25PM Nazri says Pakatan has two-thirds majority in S'gor.

Teresa Kok says this is because of the difficulty in importing halal turkeys.

UPDATED 5.36PM 'I know Mahathir likes Najib. At least he likes Najib more than me.'

UPDATED 6PM The toy store has also issued a public apology to actor Rosyam Nor.

He says their views do not take the sensitivities of Muslims into account.

The chief drivers of carbon emissions need to play a leading role.

Plus expects the number of vehicles on the NSE to increase by 15pct.

Hudud law is only enforced on those who are truly guilty, says its chief.

UPDATED 1.40PM Anwar urges Interpol to withdraw red notice on al-Qaradawi.

No main roads were closed for traffic throughout Kelantan this morning.

FREE YOURSAY ‘Your statement means nothing unless you act.’

FREE YOURSAY ‘More and more M’sians just want a united and inclusive country.’

Our Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak had rightly advised the Administrative and Diplomatic Service (PTD), on Wednesday Feb 17, to promote civil servants to their top leadership roles as secretaries-general and directors-general, much earlier.

What negotiation skills do Umno Baru leaders have?

The ‘1,600 Panda World Tour’ series is currently on a stop-over in Malaysia.

INTERVIEW Only with Umno’s cooperation can PAS carry out its implementation.

A BBC interview says the low income group drives the economy through consumption.

FREE YOURSAY 'And my followers defend them, Christians are my citizens.. . ’

James Masing says the state dodged extremists in 2014, but battle is not over.

FREE YOURSAY 'PAS should realise it cannot have its cake and eat it as well.'

OBITUARY 'Certain people value their power but I'm powered by my value.'