Archive - 13 September 2015

First Malaysian confirmed dead in Makkah crane tragedy

First Malaysian confirmed dead in Makkah crane tragedy

UPDATED 11.30PM Seven others are still missing, after a crane collapsed in Makkah on Friday.

Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Sept 24

Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Sept 24

The assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers Mohd Aseral Jusman announced tonight.

Alam Flora separated 18,000kg of waste in 10 days

Alam Flora separated 18,000kg of waste in 10 days

It is now compulsory to separate solid waste in seven states in Malaysia. 

Don: Malay a hybrid race, official definition limiting

Don: Malay a hybrid race, official definition limiting

Ariffin Omar says there's no such thing as 'pure Malay', as they are a mix of Chinese, Siamese, Arab, Indian and others.

DAP remains in S'gor gov't to keep PAS in line, says Lim

DAP remains in S'gor gov't to keep PAS in line, says Lim

Lim Guan Eng says if DAP withdraws from the government, PAS might introduce an alcohol sales ban.

What's wrong with taking in PAS man, PKR asks

What's wrong with taking in PAS man, PKR asks

PKR Youth chief Nik Nazmi responds, tells PAS Youth chief Nik Abduh it's a free country.

Petaling Street shops to close on Sept 16 over rally fears

Petaling Street shops to close on Sept 16 over rally fears

Another group - Otai Reformasi - will stay overnight there to ensure no racial violence.

Nik Abduh: PAS should stay in coalition to boost opposition

Nik Abduh: PAS should stay in coalition to boost opposition

The PAS Youth chief says this ahead of talks with PKR to forge a new opposition pact.

'It's not just punk rock, it's punk ideology'

'It's not just punk rock, it's punk ideology'

MALAYSIANSKINI Rumah Api duo share the community spirit and bust myths about punk culture.

PM: Street rallies not the way to show love for nation

PM: Street rallies not the way to show love for nation

UPDATED 6.08PM Street demos like Bersih 4 that humiliate national leaders not the way, Najib says.

'Transgender activist's assault shows dangers LGBT face'

'Transgender activist's assault shows dangers LGBT face'

Award-winning activist Nisha Ayub was assaulted by strangers on her way to work last week.

DAP: Umno man's admission on anti-Bersih rally shocking

DAP: Umno man's admission on anti-Bersih rally shocking

Ali Rustam's admission his group is behind red shirts rally is a travesty of spirit of Malaysia Day.

PAS Youth dismayed PKR took in defecting MP

PAS Youth dismayed PKR took in defecting MP

UPDATED 7.03PM It says PAS earlier rejected reps who wanted to join PAS from then Pakatan parties, to honour the pact.

Interfaith body prays for peace as anti-Bersih rally looms

Interfaith body prays for peace as anti-Bersih rally looms

The group prays for peace and love and urges all Malaysians to not be so easily agitated by the red shirts rally on Sept 16.

Rafizi: PKR to discuss new opposition coalition with PAS

Rafizi: PKR to discuss new opposition coalition with PAS

UPDATED 4.19PM They are meeting tomorrow. PKR wants to listen to the concerns of all the parties involved.

ROS: Parti Amanah Negara can't carry out activities yet

ROS: Parti Amanah Negara can't carry out activities yet

Activities and programmes prohibited until name change approved, says ROS.

It's do or die for MAS now, says economist

It's do or die for MAS now, says economist

After restructuring, there are no legacy issues; success or failure up to current employees.

Many sceptical of 'himpunan rakyat bersatu'

Many sceptical of 'himpunan rakyat bersatu'

Many worry if this year's celebrations will be able to go on without unpleasant incidents.

Five states and FT choke in unhealthy haze levels

Five states and FT choke in unhealthy haze levels

Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor and Sarawak suffering over 100 API levels.

Students want less costly education in Budget 2016

Students want less costly education in Budget 2016

It’s tough to stretch the ringgit to pay for housing and expenses while attending college.

Don’t let us use our own money, say teachers on Budget 2016

Don’t let us use our own money, say teachers on Budget 2016

Their budget wishlist is for gov’t to pay for tools, not the staff themselves.

First it was Rewcastle-Brown, now it’s Jolley

First it was Rewcastle-Brown, now it’s Jolley

YOURSAY ‘They go after those who reveal the truth; condone those who indulge in criminal acts.’

PAS may be caught in a trap of its own making

PAS may be caught in a trap of its own making

COMMENT Recent developments indicate it cannot have its cake and eat it, too.

Lim: No rest for Najib until all-out Altantuya probe

Lim: No rest for Najib until all-out Altantuya probe

Kit Siang says unanswered questions over the murder must be fully investigated for closure to happen.

Will Najib dare to take up Bersih’s challenge?

Will Najib dare to take up Bersih’s challenge?

YOURSAY ‘He lives in a RM2.6b glass house and shouldn't be throwing stones.’

You can oust Najib, but another Najib will rise

You can oust Najib, but another Najib will rise

YOURSAY ‘Dr M, Umno is rotten to the core, and the rot had actually started with you.’

Gerakan to submit memo on political funding law

Gerakan to submit memo on political funding law

Its president Mah Siew Keong says the party looked at models from developed countries such as US, UK.