Archive - 27 February 2015

No water rationing in Selangor, assures Azmin

No water rationing in Selangor, assures Azmin

I don't want water rationing to be implemented like last year, he says.
Star Publications to change name to Star Media Group

Star Publications to change name to Star Media Group

The proposal is subject to the approval of shareholders at the forthcoming AGM.
Be wary of EIA loophole, rep urges DOE

Be wary of EIA loophole, rep urges DOE

UPDATED 8.56PM Tan Hong Pin urges the dept to be alert to those who split up large projects.
Think-Tank: Forest City may ruin fish production

Think-Tank: Forest City may ruin fish production

UPDATED 8PM Joprec presents feedback to DOE on the project’s DEIA report.
Petronas 2014 earnings fall 27pct

Petronas 2014 earnings fall 27pct

KINIBIZ It recorded RM7.3bil losses in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Keyboard warriors to street protesters?

Keyboard warriors to street protesters?

Belittling the US online petition to free Anwar.
Chinese spurn PM, only 18pct give thumbs up

Chinese spurn PM, only 18pct give thumbs up

Survey reveals only 18 percent of respondents are happy with Najib.
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2015-02-27

Survey: Najib's popularity dips to 44pct

Survey: Najib's popularity dips to 44pct

UPDATED 7.39PM 47%  polled felt that the country is headed in the wrong direction.
PM acts fast on Twitter pics of wall-less school

PM acts fast on Twitter pics of wall-less school

Via Twitter, Najib tells chief sec to probe and take action on Tuaran school.
Why is DAP riled up over Malay unity, asks Umno

Why is DAP riled up over Malay unity, asks Umno

‘Malay unity is crucial for national stability,’ says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
Alternative venues offered for March 7 Kita Lawan rally

Alternative venues offered for March 7 Kita Lawan rally

Apparently, police told them to have it at either Padang Merbok or Stadium Merdeka.
MB praised for 'keeping his word' on cancelling Kidex

MB praised for 'keeping his word' on cancelling Kidex

'Say No to Kidex' commends S'gor MB Azmin Ali for halting the highway project.
Show us the Pharmacy Bill, say docs

Show us the Pharmacy Bill, say docs

Only then, the groups say, a meeting can be held with the Health Ministry.
Najib says threat to sue Harakah to defend family

Najib says threat to sue Harakah to defend family

'What was reported in the PAS organ is defamatory and completely untrue.'
Accident at MRT works in Semantan kills one

Accident at MRT works in Semantan kills one

UPDATED 5.20PM A worker dies and another injured when rebar cage gives way.
'The Hare and the Tortoise' in Malott’s petition

'The Hare and the Tortoise' in Malott’s petition

The total number of signatures has been hovering around 50,000.
KC Vohrah: Ex-CJ Eusoff tried to subvert judge

KC Vohrah: Ex-CJ Eusoff tried to subvert judge

The ex-judge says the alleged breach occurred during Ayer Molek case.
PM: Best formula to be adopted to resolve Sarawak crisis

PM: Best formula to be adopted to resolve Sarawak crisis

'We will tackle the disputes amicably to satisfy everyone, he says.
Water cuts in Jelebu and Seremban on March 13

Water cuts in Jelebu and Seremban on March 13

This was due to connection works, transfer of pipes and repair of treatment plants.
CAP: Widen the net on dirty food outlets

CAP: Widen the net on dirty food outlets

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) commends the health authorities for taking a bold move in closing down dirty restaurants in the state.
Dayaks want Najib to help stop foreign worker influx

Dayaks want Najib to help stop foreign worker influx

500 Dayaks protest in Serian against the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers.
Enough is enough, Shafee

Enough is enough, Shafee

COMMENT Shafee and sidekick Khairy ought to do a little soul-searching first.
Najib's daughter to wed Kazakh beau on March 28?

Najib's daughter to wed Kazakh beau on March 28?

Speculation intensifies after images of the 'wedding invitation' began circulating.
PAS Youth: Hudud tussle with DAP can be solved

PAS Youth: Hudud tussle with DAP can be solved

After meeting Gobind, Suhaizan believes there is still room for a consensus.
Penang exco man latest to fall into Sedition dragnet

Penang exco man latest to fall into Sedition dragnet

UPDATED 2.36PM Afif Bahardin is probed over comments on Anwar's case.
'Support PM meet not linked to Umno turmoil'

'Support PM meet not linked to Umno turmoil'

A division leader also hammers Pakatan for attacking Rosmah Mansor.
MPs: Zahid's job to decide on Anwar in Dewan

MPs: Zahid's job to decide on Anwar in Dewan

UPDATED 2.58PM Pakatan reps insist power lies with home minister, not AG.
Nurul: Let my father have tea with the Agong

Nurul: Let my father have tea with the Agong

She says Anwar must be allowed to attend the opening of Parliament.
Bogus Sirul's mum PAS event fools reporters

Bogus Sirul's mum PAS event fools reporters

UPDATED 1.04PM The event was supposed to be with party’s info chief Mahfuz.
G100 censuring Bar chief insists backers intact

G100 censuring Bar chief insists backers intact

The group of lawyers  stresses the backers censuring Leong still exceeds 100.
Arul, give straight answers to simple questions

Arul, give straight answers to simple questions

MP SPEAKS 1MDB boss like man performing awkward evasive manoeuvres.
Best if Umno skips all elections, says PAS

Best if Umno skips all elections, says PAS

Mahfuz Omar says Malaysia will be better off without Umno contesting in the polls.
MCA, MIC flog Terengganu's 'Talibanisation' of M'sia

MCA, MIC flog Terengganu's 'Talibanisation' of M'sia

UPDATED 12.04PM Gan and Sivarraajh say it's bad for our image.
1MDB’s debts make defending ringgit tougher

1MDB’s debts make defending ringgit tougher

The currency is already languishing at its weakest level since 2009.
Malaysia is education destination ‘of last resort’

Malaysia is education destination ‘of last resort’

Second Education Minister Idris Jusoh claims that Malaysia’s higher education system is now on par with developed nations like the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia in view of the fact that the 135,000 foreign students here make up 10 percent of all students in local institutions of higher learning. Many had expressed their reservation and disagreement over his claims. Below are some more facts as to how far away the minister’s claims are from on the ground reality.
Price reduction drive to proceed as planned

Price reduction drive to proceed as planned

This is despite the uncertain global oil price scenario, says Hasan Malek.
PAS contest echoes the one within Umno before

PAS contest echoes the one within Umno before

COMMENT Current battle in PAS has parallels to the 1987 tussle in Umno.
Can T'ganu Islamic cops be in two places at once?

Can T'ganu Islamic cops be in two places at once?

COMMENT To nab errant folk, wouldn’t the officers be flouting law themselves?
'Bloodied abortion equipment found in clinic'

'Bloodied abortion equipment found in clinic'

Its officials testify at retrial of Nepali migrant worker jailed for illegal abortion.
Yes, Gerakan can lead fight against sodomy laws

Yes, Gerakan can lead fight against sodomy laws

FREE YOURSAY 'The best idea coming out of Gerakan. Don't wait...'
No pardon for Ismail Sabri if he doesn’t repent

No pardon for Ismail Sabri if he doesn’t repent

FREE YOURSAY ‘The last thing any M'sian want to hear is advice from him.’
Blacking out scandals is SOP for big media

Blacking out scandals is SOP for big media

FREE YOURSAY ‘The right to know must be matched with the duty to inform.’
Kadir: Why deny PM's brothers' right of reply?

Kadir: Why deny PM's brothers' right of reply?

Ex-NST boss says 'something terribly wrong' with PMO's claim.
Razak brothers getting into Rosmah’s hair

Razak brothers getting into Rosmah’s hair

FREE YOURSAY ‘What else can be done when even your family has deserted you?’
CJ, explain why justice Hishamudin sidelined

CJ, explain why justice Hishamudin sidelined

MP SPEAKS We remember Lingam Tape incident and don’t want a repeat.
'Kingpin' Phua a Montenegro citizen

'Kingpin' Phua a Montenegro citizen

EXCLUSIVE He may no longer a M'sian according to the federal constitution.