Archive - 27 September 2015

UPSRA exams in KL, Putrajaya postponed

UPSRA exams in KL, Putrajaya postponed

The oral test will be on Oct 1 and 2 while the written tests on Oct 5-8, Jawi deputy director says.

UIA to do research to help elevate Orang Asli community

UIA to do research to help elevate Orang Asli community

It will involve 230 Orang Asli households and students and faculty staff from various fields.

Missing ex-deputy minister found after eight hours

Missing ex-deputy minister found after eight hours

UPDATED 11.27PM | Abdullah Fadzil Che Wan was found at a random condominium complex. He has dementia.

UPM first varsity to study 'buaya tembaga' semen

UPM first varsity to study 'buaya tembaga' semen

It's to develop reproductive technology to save the female saltwater crocodiles from the aggresive males.

Slight breather from haze, no 'very unhealthy' areas

Slight breather from haze, no 'very unhealthy' areas

But 20 areas, including much of the Klang Valley, still have unhealthy API readings.

Sad condition of varsity students around Klang Valley

Sad condition of varsity students around Klang Valley

I read some Facebook posts of some undergraduates on Facebook. It is so surprising to see that universities and colleges in Klang Valley are operating as usual.
UiTM defers lectures in S’gor campuses tomorrow over haze

UiTM defers lectures in S’gor campuses tomorrow over haze

This is because of the very unhealthy air quality. Further postponements would depend on the haze.

Chinese Malaysians 'the luckiest', Perkasa tells envoy

Chinese Malaysians 'the luckiest', Perkasa tells envoy

The Malay rights pressure group tells ambassador Huang to stay out of domestic affairs.

Met Dept to start cloud seeding if bad haze persists

Met Dept to start cloud seeding if bad haze persists

The department will start seeding clouds as planned, if unhealthy levels remain for 72 hours.

Gov't defends API measure as compliant with int'l standards

Gov't defends API measure as compliant with int'l standards

It says there is a lag in API compared to visiblity measures, as it is measured within 24 hours.

Khairuddin's detention deja vu, says Umi Hafilda

Khairuddin's detention deja vu, says Umi Hafilda

UPDATED 7.12PM | She says she knows how it feels as she was arrested 18 years ago after a report against Anwar.

Fix slow internet instead of spewing propaganda, Salleh told

Fix slow internet instead of spewing propaganda, Salleh told

Kit Siang tells the minister this after a study found Malaysia lagging Sri Lanka in internet speed.

Apa lagi DAP mau?

Apa lagi DAP mau?

DAP is racist. Lim Kit Siang should don the baju Melayu to prove otherwise.
Umi challenges Najib to take 'sumpah laknat' on RM2.6b

Umi challenges Najib to take 'sumpah laknat' on RM2.6b

UPDATED 6.45PM | Umi Hafilda says he must swear it was from Arab donor,  and was all used for the people.

Najib gets bad press abroad ahead of UN address

Najib gets bad press abroad ahead of UN address

Leading Canadian and Australian dailies run headlines critical of PM, saying he’s unfit to lead.

PM breaks silence on haze, advises to stay indoors

PM breaks silence on haze, advises to stay indoors

Najib tweets for M'sians to reduce outdoor activities, wear face masks.

Najib told to ask Obama if he's under US probe

Najib told to ask Obama if he's under US probe

MP SPEAKS | Kit Siang says this is to disprove the mounting bad press by the international media.

Utusan to Chinese envoy: Deal with prostitutes, not Petaling Street

Utusan to Chinese envoy: Deal with prostitutes, not Petaling Street

Umno-owned daily lashes out at ambassador Huang Huikang for comments on discrimination.

Cops postpone meeting to grill Dr M's ex-pol sec

Cops postpone meeting to grill Dr M's ex-pol sec

Matthias Chang had expected to be questioned at 2pm today at Bukit Aman, but it's now set for tomorrow.

Wan Azizah: Cool to have RM2.6 billion to oust Najib

Wan Azizah: Cool to have RM2.6 billion to oust Najib

UPDATED 4.29PM | She quips it would help in opposition’s drive for no-confidence vote against the PM.

Johor prince tells FAM to crack down on match-fixing

Johor prince tells FAM to crack down on match-fixing

Crown prince Tunku Ismail alleges it is still going on, and offenders must be banned for life.

Umno Youth wants gov't to act against China ambassador

Umno Youth wants gov't to act against China ambassador

It’s not happy with Huang Huikang’s remarks made in a visit to Petaling Street on Friday.

Worsening haze shuts down schools, flights

Worsening haze shuts down schools, flights

UPDATED 2.25PM | Schools ordered closed in several states, while flights in Kuching, Sarawak, have been cancelled.

Nazri slams MCA Youth leaders for shooting off mouths

Nazri slams MCA Youth leaders for shooting off mouths

The Umno supreme council member has been warring with MCA Youth over PM's backing for red shirts rally.

Chinese embassy says Petaling Street visit was act of goodwill

Chinese embassy says Petaling Street visit was act of goodwill

It says Chinese tourists are worried about safety in Malaysia and its ambassador's visit is to allay fears.

PM tweet on school closure fake, says PMO

PM tweet on school closure fake, says PMO

Prime Minister Najib did not take to Twitter to direct all schools to shut down due to the haze.

PKR: Red shirts demo cannot justify outright rally ban

PKR: Red shirts demo cannot justify outright rally ban

Fahmi Fadzil ticks Zahid off for using reds as excuse to halt constitutional right to assembly.

If not race, what else would Umno talk about?

If not race, what else would Umno talk about?

YOURSAY | 'The race card is their trump card. If MCA doesn't like it, get out of BN.'

MP slams gov't's 'watered down' haze readings

MP slams gov't's 'watered down' haze readings

UPDATED 12.34PM | M’sia uses a lower standard, says Wong Chen, and this is putting public at risk.

Men of valour - battle royale in East Malaysia

Men of valour - battle royale in East Malaysia

Traditionally, battle royale refers to a fight involving three or more combatants that is fought until only one fighter remains standing. Generally, people use this term when referring to any fight involving large numbers of people that are not organised into factions.
Worsening economy will seal Najib’s fate

Worsening economy will seal Najib’s fate

YOURSAY | ‘The depreciating RM may not affect everybody, but appreciating prices will.’

The evolution of political Islam in Malaysia

The evolution of political Islam in Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | Part 2 looks at its huge impact on realigning Malaysia’s political spectrum.

Klang Valley cloaked in very unhealthy haze levels

Klang Valley cloaked in very unhealthy haze levels

UPDATED 4PM | At 8am API readings are in the 220s range, on the rise since early morning.

Why the kid gloves treatment for Jamal, Ali Tinju?

Why the kid gloves treatment for Jamal, Ali Tinju?

YOURSAY | ‘Jamal should be stripped of his ‘datuk’ title. It’s an insult to all other datuks.’

Sabah migrants docu wins best short at Freedom Film Fest

Sabah migrants docu wins best short at Freedom Film Fest

Citizen Journalist Marcel Simok's 'Living in Drains' traces the tough lives of illegals.

Saravanan to run for MIC's deputy president post

Saravanan to run for MIC's deputy president post

Despite having grassroots support, he says he needs the president's endorsement.