Archive - 22 May 2015

Nepal jolted by two aftershocks, one is 4.8

Nepal jolted by two aftershocks, one is 4.8

Two aftershocks of over 4.0 magnitudes jolted Nepal today, of which one was 4.8 on the Richter scale.
Orangutan's future still in limbo

Orangutan's future still in limbo

Orangutan's future still in limbo.

'Sack president' - Did Umno members cheer?

'Sack president' - Did Umno members cheer?

One grassroots leader speculates the call may have come from Muhyiddin's Pagoh division members.
Auditor-general to audit KLIA2, says minister

Auditor-general to audit KLIA2, says minister

FREE An audit of the KLIA2 airport will be conducted following the cabinet's green light.
1,000 risky GST statements to face legal action

1,000 risky GST statements to face legal action

FREE The use of slogans such as 'GST Kami Tanggung' by traders were not permitted.
Solidarity vigil for 'dead' Rohingyas in George Town

Solidarity vigil for 'dead' Rohingyas in George Town

Activists protest against 'breach of duty by Myanmar to its citizens'.
'Petronas never asked to consider TRX development'

'Petronas never asked to consider TRX development'

FREE Petronas says it was never asked to look at the TRX development.
Petronas posts Q1 profit drop on global oil slump

Petronas posts Q1 profit drop on global oil slump

FREE A mild rebound in oil helped earnings bounce from the previous quarter.
I, too, am a scion of boat people

I, too, am a scion of boat people

Seeking refuge in Malaya before 1957.
CM: Haul up Jho Low over 1Malaysia Welfare Club

CM: Haul up Jho Low over 1Malaysia Welfare Club

Guan Eng urges this, saying he's prompted by Muhyiddin’s video expose.
Minister: Sack 1MDB board as last option

Minister: Sack 1MDB board as last option

FREE Rahman Dahlan says the axe should only fall if they refuse to testify.
Residents protest highrise projects for Gurney Drive

Residents protest highrise projects for Gurney Drive

They decry the over-development and congestion of their old seafront area.
Ex-cop sent to jail for causing hurt to Kugan

Ex-cop sent to jail for causing hurt to Kugan

FREE V Navindran expressed his remorse and said it should not have happened.
Man guilty of cheating NFC cries conspiracy

Man guilty of cheating NFC cries conspiracy

He alleges a plot in Putrajaya to defame him in order to protect ex-NFC people.
Perkasa, PAS unite for death row Morsi

Perkasa, PAS unite for death row Morsi

UPDATED 6.56PM But Ibrahim says they did not approach PAS during the protest.
'Accept the fact Rosmah is smart and brave'

'Accept the fact Rosmah is smart and brave'

FREE Her aide flays Zaid and reminds him of Rosmah's contributions.
2015-05-22

2015-05-22

It's not 'Dewan Shahidan', MPs tell 'idiot' minister

It's not 'Dewan Shahidan', MPs tell 'idiot' minister

FREE Shahidan refuses to allow the public to know how MPs vote.
Autopilot disengaged - Muhyiddin wants to fly

Autopilot disengaged - Muhyiddin wants to fly

COMMENT But is it too late for the co-pilot to save the crew and first class passengers?
Focus on the solution to 1MDB, not the problem

Focus on the solution to 1MDB, not the problem

I am afraid we are missing the point about 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). We are concentrating  on the problem, not the solution. This is the wrong way to tackle any problem.
Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi also hit by recalls

Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi also hit by recalls

FREE They would recall about 710,000 cars with Takata air bag inflators.
I have GASTRITIS!

I have GASTRITIS!

When a patient walks into a pharmacy, complains of gastric pain and requests for an acid reducing medicine for his condition, he must have thought the gastric pain is of stomach origin with excessive gastric acid.......
Couple jailed over MH370 bank theft

Couple jailed over MH370 bank theft

FREE Ex-bank employee Nur Shila Kanan, 34, was sentenced to six years in jail.
'What's the big deal in DPM attacking 'eunuchs'?'

'What's the big deal in DPM attacking 'eunuchs'?'

Analyst says Muhyiddin has not targetted the emperor or his ministers.
Getting Sarawak urbanites to move ‘Beyond Kliktivism’

Getting Sarawak urbanites to move ‘Beyond Kliktivism’

Rise of Sarawak Efforts (Rose) organised its inaugural public forum entitled ‘Beyond Kliktivism’ on the evening of May 18, 2015 at the HIP Café, Kuching. It had a very good turnout of about 85 persons, mostly the young and from different backgrounds, but all urbanites.
CFM rejects new rules mooted for Alkitab

CFM rejects new rules mooted for Alkitab

FREE UPDATED 4.30PM CFM says SOP mooted violates religious freedom.
GST, not hudud impacted Pmtg Pauh polls

GST, not hudud impacted Pmtg Pauh polls

UPDATED 3.59PM Survey finds the tax issue played a pivotal role in the polls outcome.
June 19 hearing of Rafizi’s Bafia case

June 19 hearing of Rafizi’s Bafia case

FREE Judge Zamri Bakar, who set the date, will now hear the case.
MAS will not reopen MH370 support centres in China

MAS will not reopen MH370 support centres in China

FREE MH370 MAS had closed the centres in Beijing and six other provinces.
Survey: PM, BR1M, 1MDB failed to woo voters

Survey: PM, BR1M, 1MDB failed to woo voters

UPDATED 3.30PM Respondents say these did not win votes in by-election.
Zahid probing 'sack 1MDB board' video

Zahid probing 'sack 1MDB board' video

FREE Umno veep to bar any form of recording in future Keris 2314 sessions.
Enhance inclusiveness by ending racial discrimination

Enhance inclusiveness by ending racial discrimination

COMMENT Najib could have unveiled 11MP based on race-free affirmative action.
'Forget 11MP, all eyes on the now public Umno war'

'Forget 11MP, all eyes on the now public Umno war'

FREE UPDATED 2.35PM Kit Siang notes 'smoke and mirrors' power play in Umno.
How much does it cost to hire a cybertrooper?

How much does it cost to hire a cybertrooper?

COMMENT We are driven by passion. We are driven by our little sense of justice.
Inflation up by 1.8pct after GST

Inflation up by 1.8pct after GST

FREE This is compared to an inflation rate of only 0.9 percent in March.
What Exactly is Tooth Sensitivity?

What Exactly is Tooth Sensitivity?

How do you differentiate sensitivity (also known as hypersensitivity) of your teeth from dental decay? It's not as straightforward as you think, the best way is to consult your dentist to make sure it is not a decay, and to rule out all other dental diseases......
Penang CM told to explain fatal morning shootout

Penang CM told to explain fatal morning shootout

FREE MyWatch asks why entertainment outlet still open at 2.30am.
Johor sultan buys stake in Perth’s historic hospital

Johor sultan buys stake in Perth’s historic hospital

FREE Only 1,900 sq metres was sold in the space below the heritage buildings.
Why didn't you resign, Muhyiddin asked

Why didn't you resign, Muhyiddin asked

Rafizi tells DPM that his hands are just as soiled, with regard to 1MDB issue.
Hadi’s flaws magnify as campaign intensifies

Hadi’s flaws magnify as campaign intensifies

COMMENT Penchant for unpremeditated comments trips him up in top post contest.
Tips for Healthier Hair

Tips for Healthier Hair

Whether or not you are losing hair, it’s important to follow these very important tips to keep your hair  healthy  and  strong
Looking for a miracle diet food?

Looking for a miracle diet food?

Foods that are going to keep you fuller for longer, are ones high in fibre, healthy fats and protein, or with a high water content. The bonus is that these foods are also really good for you, packed with important nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

US Senate advances fast-track bill sought by Obama

US Senate advances fast-track bill sought by Obama

FREE The TPPA is part of US President Obama’s so-called pivot to Asia.
What is Xylitol and why it might be beneficial for your teeth?

What is Xylitol and why it might be beneficial for your teeth?

Xylitol is a natural five-carbon sugar obtained from birch trees. The name relates to the word "xylose" (wood sugar) from which xylitol was first made, and which is, in turn, derived from the particular structure (xylene) of hardwood from which xylose can be obtained.
It keeps the sucrose molecule from binding with MS (Mutans Streptococci)*. Furthermore, MS cannot ferment (metabolize) xylitol.
No more replacing bad with worse

No more replacing bad with worse

Let’s reason for a minute. The state of the nation is certainly in a bad shape even if you were a BN supporter. It has become difficult to deny that the government’s handling of Malaysia’s finances leaves much to be desired. Even to the ordinary Malaysian, the effects of a weakening Ringgit compared to our neighbours is telling of the lack of confidence in Malaysia’s economy.
Ambiga gives PM free advice: Just tell the truth

Ambiga gives PM free advice: Just tell the truth

FREE UPDATED 12.47PM Offer comes after reports of PM's Dept's high expenses.
DPM bares chest, something rotten in 1MDB

DPM bares chest, something rotten in 1MDB

FREE YOURSAY ‘The leaked Muhyiddin video is the turning point in Umno crisis.’
Unfazed Puad ticks off 'lazy' Muhyiddin

Unfazed Puad ticks off 'lazy' Muhyiddin

FREE UPDATED 12.30PM He accuses the education minister of ignorance.
World NGOs urge PM to drop Zunar's charges

World NGOs urge PM to drop Zunar's charges

FREE They write to PM to urge all nine sedition charges on cartoonist dropped.
Rosy 11MP, but did 10MP achieve its goals?

Rosy 11MP, but did 10MP achieve its goals?

FREE YOURSAY ‘Najib has tied the anchor to the people and sunk the whole country.’
Mujahid: Only Pakatan can help PAS' mission

Mujahid: Only Pakatan can help PAS' mission

He tells members to work with Pakatan for Islam, not with Umno for hudud.
Najib + 1MDB = Bad

Najib + 1MDB = Bad

COMMENT Cyber-troopers are doing more harm than good to their paymasters.
DAP slams EC's monopoly of voter registration

DAP slams EC's monopoly of voter registration

FREE They want EC to restore political parties' authority to register voters.
Dr M-Najib spat - a case of an eye for an eye

Dr M-Najib spat - a case of an eye for an eye

FREE YOURSAY 'Civility' says the man who cancelled a forum on 'moderation'.’
‘Indonesia to accept many foreign workers by 2030'

‘Indonesia to accept many foreign workers by 2030'

FREE It is estimated that by 2030, all Indonesians will have jobs.
Health Ministry to continue monitoring ‘fake rice’

Health Ministry to continue monitoring ‘fake rice’

FREE It was allegedly produced by ‘mixing potatoes with plastic resin’.
Mkini survey: Household expenses up with GST

Mkini survey: Household expenses up with GST

Here’s what you told us about your expenses before and after GST.
EC leaves it to AGC over electoral boundaries order

EC leaves it to AGC over electoral boundaries order

FREE Its chair says it would be time-consuming and incur more costs.
‘We don’t have 30, 40 years to be world’s best’

‘We don’t have 30, 40 years to be world’s best’

FREE YOURSAY ‘By that time, our education system would have lost two generations.’
How are we to progress if mindset not changed?

How are we to progress if mindset not changed?

COMMENT If the civil servants fail to serve, they should face the wrath of the people.
Penang  gov’t cares for Batu Kawan cattle breeders

Penang gov’t cares for Batu Kawan cattle breeders

Contrary to the press release by one Subha Rao of the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) on Wednesday in Batu Kawan,  more than 20 cattle breeders in Batu Kawan are not being evicted. They have been instructed to relocate to other areas in the vicinity.
Cash...err...assets from Cayman - yet more lies

Cash...err...assets from Cayman - yet more lies

FREE YOURSAY ‘Why not reveal the nature of this so-called asset in S’pore bank?
Letter to CJM sent over Najib vs Mkini judge

Letter to CJM sent over Najib vs Mkini judge

Kamaludin should not hear the PM’s suit against Mkini, they argue.