Archive - 31 January 2015

Beware of ‘Ransomware’ computer scam

Beware of ‘Ransomware’ computer scam

The malware/virus attempts to force victims to pay a ransom.
Guan Eng ends PC over questions on debate

Guan Eng ends PC over questions on debate

DAP sec-gen Lim keeps repeating 'is there any other question?'
Minister wants probe on speculators attacking RM

Minister wants probe on speculators attacking RM

Ahmad Maslan says authorities should check on the veracity of the allegation.
RON95 down 21 sen, RON97 down 11 sen

RON95 down 21 sen, RON97 down 11 sen

Both RON95 and diesel will retail at RM1.70 per litre, while RON97 at RM2.
A long way to go for the ringgit to recover

A long way to go for the ringgit to recover

Since Singapore separated from Malaysia about 50 years ago, the value of the ringgit has dropped from year to year and was never the same then.
Seamless compensation process for MH370 next-of-kin

Seamless compensation process for MH370 next-of-kin

MH370 FREE However, many are more concerned about legal action, rather than compensation.
Flood-hit Orang Asli just want their livelihoods back

Flood-hit Orang Asli just want their livelihoods back

Saving forest key to ending floods and empowering Orang Asli.
'Caning in schools vital to educate, discipline students'

'Caning in schools vital to educate, discipline students'

'There are teachers who fear being penalised for doing something criminal.'
Mustafa’s remark on Guan Eng ‘uncalled for’

Mustafa’s remark on Guan Eng ‘uncalled for’

DAP’s Teo Nie Ching slams him for saying Lim ’not qualified’ to be a Pakatan leader.
Villagers fume over alleged 'surrender' of NCR land

Villagers fume over alleged 'surrender' of NCR land

The Tasik Biru rep is accused of giving away 70pct of land in the Singai area.
Ibrahim Ali says it again, Perkasa not Umno tool

Ibrahim Ali says it again, Perkasa not Umno tool

We act according to the constitution and are a valid NGO, the Perkasa chief adds.
'MIC a goner if shown to be Umno's ward'

'MIC a goner if shown to be Umno's ward'

'Impression that party exists on Umno's sufferance would be suicidal.'
'IGP irresponsible not to find cause of murder'

'IGP irresponsible not to find cause of murder'

UPDATED 4PM The courts may see no need, but IGP's duty to establish why.
Impending Pakatan’s end ‘greatly exaggerated’

Impending Pakatan’s end ‘greatly exaggerated’

COMMENT Umno-BN keeps opposition coalition fastened more than fractious.
'AirAsia captain left seat before jet lost control'

'AirAsia captain left seat before jet lost control'

QZ8501 FREE Sources say the plane pulled up, but controls were regained too late.
‘Lame excuse to blame nature for padi glut'

‘Lame excuse to blame nature for padi glut'

Alor Setar MP chides agriculture minister on reasons for excess stockpile.
Alert raised over another 1MDB RM3.6bil loan

Alert raised over another 1MDB RM3.6bil loan

RM3.6bil Deutsche Bank bridging loan due in Sept 2015 spells trouble.
Big flood that hit Miri beyond expectations

Big flood that hit Miri beyond expectations

The big flood that happened in Miri on Jan 30, 2015 was something quite extraordinary. This time, many areas around Miri city were inundated by flood waters as high as about 0.6m to 1m. Roads became congested with vehicles stuck in floods.
NGOs tell Adenan to hire natives for oil palm jobs

NGOs tell Adenan to hire natives for oil palm jobs

They respond to Sarawak's move to bring in 12,000 Bangladeshi workers.
SEB defends gov't policy of building mega dams

SEB defends gov't policy of building mega dams

Under its renewal energy policy, Sarawak plans to build 12 mega dams.
Pressure on Zahid over stalled RM103mil project

Pressure on Zahid over stalled RM103mil project

UPDATED 2.04PM He must explain stalled construction of JB police HQ.
BN's wash and spin cycles

BN's wash and spin cycles

No amount of spin will rid the stench of sin.
Pua: Disgraceful for 1MDB to borrow from Ananda

Pua: Disgraceful for 1MDB to borrow from Ananda

UPDATED 12.15PM Especially since it claims RM3.9bil from Caymans retrieved.
Mat Sabu: What Mustafa said on Lim his own views

Mat Sabu: What Mustafa said on Lim his own views

He says party leadership has yet to discuss the local gov't election issue.
Let cool heads prevail on Kidex

Let cool heads prevail on Kidex

COMMENT Part 1 looks at how Selangor Pakatan have handled this hot potato.
Zahid dares not face Mkini over Phua-gate

Zahid dares not face Mkini over Phua-gate

FREE YOURSAY ‘Zahid is trying to avoid queries he does not want to answer.’
Did IGP ever ask duo why they killed Altantuya?

Did IGP ever ask duo why they killed Altantuya?

FREE YOURSAY 'You will never know the motive because you dare not ask.'
He speaks, but no remorse for dead ex-lover

He speaks, but no remorse for dead ex-lover

FREE YOURSAY ‘A woman, who was once his friend, is killed. And this is...?’
Why need help when there’s cash in Caymans?

Why need help when there’s cash in Caymans?

FREE YOURSAY ‘They have too much money? Our money, by the way.’
Minister vows to answer 24 posers on incinerator

Minister vows to answer 24 posers on incinerator

Minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan meets anti-incinerator group for two hours.
PM's 'children of this soil' rings hollow for Ambiga

PM's 'children of this soil' rings hollow for Ambiga

She says Najib is on a futile mission if his deeds do not match his words.