Archive - 28 September 2015

Minister: M'sians can't afford higher speed Internet

Minister: M'sians can't afford higher speed Internet

Salleh Said Keruak says that lower-speed broadband packages are still the favourite of Malaysians.

Malacca, Johor schools to close due to haze

Malacca, Johor schools to close due to haze

However, schools in other states which were closed today will reopen for classes tomorrow.

MACC should be regulated by EAIC

MACC should be regulated by EAIC

The EAIC says the proposal is both logical and reasonable.

Aabar might refuse to invest in RHB due to political climate

Aabar might refuse to invest in RHB due to political climate

Abu Dhabi state fund may pass on a RM2.5 billion rights issue by RHB Capital due to economic and political instability in Malaysia.
Envoy: Acting minister said Wisma Putra didn't call me in

Envoy: Acting minister said Wisma Putra didn't call me in

He said Hamzah clarified this to him during the meeting today, despite Wisma Putra earlier saying otherwise.

Don't put China's pride above Malaysia's, says Khairy

Don't put China's pride above Malaysia's, says Khairy

Country must send a strong signal even to big countries, that they have no right to meddle in M'sian affairs, he asserts.

PKR: Wan Azizah didn't say PSM against bumi privileges

PKR: Wan Azizah didn't say PSM against bumi privileges

Feathers are ruffled but the party says it wasn't their president which made any such claim.
Muhyiddin dismisses talk he's teaming up with Dr M

Muhyiddin dismisses talk he's teaming up with Dr M

UPDATED 7.44PM | He says he was at the same conference in Sarajevo merely to talk on Bosnia's redevelopment.

Parents fume as Kuching school opens despite haze

Parents fume as Kuching school opens despite haze

The state education department probing complaints school told parents to send children to school.

UPSR English paper to be broken into two grades

UPSR English paper to be broken into two grades

The move is in line with efforts to improve English proficiency, says the MEB.

Ambiga fails in challenge against ban on entering Sabah

Ambiga fails in challenge against ban on entering Sabah

Her application is denied as High Court cannot review powers of state's Immigration Dept.

Six charged with murder in Kevin Morais case

Six charged with murder in Kevin Morais case

Two others, including a military doctor, are charged with abetment.

Singapore names Heng Swee Keat as new finance minister

Singapore names Heng Swee Keat as new finance minister

Heng is currently education minister and was an ex-MD of Singapore’s central bank.

China defends envoy to M’sia after comments on racism

China defends envoy to M’sia after comments on racism

‘We hope that Malaysia can maintain ethnic harmony,’ says a spokesperson.

Anwar underwent MRI twice, says Health Ministry

Anwar underwent MRI twice, says Health Ministry

Ministry clarifies that CDs and copies of the reports have also been handed over to his family.

Zeti unconcerned by 'junk status' rating for M'sia

Zeti unconcerned by 'junk status' rating for M'sia

UPDATED 6.40PM | Bank Negara governor says CDS Traders not a financial rating agency, and country will tell its own story.

Malaysia’s Net not in so dire straits, but could be better

Malaysia’s Net not in so dire straits, but could be better

There was obviously some shock when the recent Akamai State of the Internet quarterly report was published recently and made its way to the press. It was especially infuriating when the headline puts us trailing behind Sri Lanka and Thailand, but it is not highlighted the full picture. In fact, it omitted the worst statistic in the entire report regarding Malaysia.
Face-saving in Malaysia

Face-saving in Malaysia

Saving face is one of the traditional Malaysian cultural assumptions.
DAP told to apologise for legal threat over anti-DAP sermon

DAP told to apologise for legal threat over anti-DAP sermon

Perkasa, and Perak PAS chastise DAP for threatening to sue Pahang Islamic Dept.

Villagers in Niah complain of being marginalised

Villagers in Niah complain of being marginalised

Kg Tanjung Belipat, Niah is located in Sibuti parliamentary and is approximately one hour’s drive from Miri city. The majority of the villagers are Malays and Penan Muslims and most of them are self-employed as farmers.
Ezra Zaid must face Syariah Court, rules apex court

Ezra Zaid must face Syariah Court, rules apex court

UPDATED 5.37PM | Selangor Syariah law applies to publisher of banned book Allah, Liberty and Love , court rules today.

What is the use of voting for MCA?

What is the use of voting for MCA?

MCA president Liow Tiong Lai told the Johor MCA annual general meeting yesterday that Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak had agreed to “return” the seat of Gelang Patah to MCA, and that MCA is ready to unseat Lim Kit Siang.
Cut prices to boost higher broadband adoption

Cut prices to boost higher broadband adoption

The recent news reports revealing that Malaysia is lagging behind our less developed neighbours such as Thailand and Sri Lanka in Internet speed and broadband access is a great disappointment to all Malaysians.
Only a mockery if Khir gets light sentence

Only a mockery if Khir gets light sentence

Arguments and pleas by lawyers of disgraced former Selangor menteri besar Dr Mohamed Khir Toyo with regard to court sentencing are appalling. Free dental service to the poor for three days per week over a one or two year period to replace jail sentence?
DAP wants to table motion to condemn 'racist' Sept 16 rally

DAP wants to table motion to condemn 'racist' Sept 16 rally

MP Ng Wei Aik says he has written to Dewan Rakyat secretary to request for tabling during Oct-Dec proceeding.

Questions Najib should explain to the M’sian diaspora

Questions Najib should explain to the M’sian diaspora

There are three questions which the Prime Minister Najb Abdul Razak should explain to the Malaysian diaspora during his 10-day visit to the United Nations and New York.
Perkasa: Not a crime to use Article 153 to the maximum

Perkasa: Not a crime to use Article 153 to the maximum

Ibrahim Ali urges the government to do so in all its policies, to ensure equitable distribution of wealth.

2015-09-28

2015-09-28

‘ACWA Power not invited to make offer for power plants’

‘ACWA Power not invited to make offer for power plants’

A recent media report states that 1MDB had shortlisted bidders to submit final offers.

Rosmah: Mindset significant in boosting gender equality

Rosmah: Mindset significant in boosting gender equality

She says society must be ready for gender equality, not all are ready for change.

Lawyer Chang still free man after Dang Wangi stint

Lawyer Chang still free man after Dang Wangi stint

UPDATED 4.34PM | Chang who represents Sosma detainee Khairuddin's will give another statement to cops on Friday.

Huang’s right, Najib has to put a stop to the nonsense

Huang’s right, Najib has to put a stop to the nonsense

COMMENT | What took years to build, he cannot afford to destroy within six years.

Khairuddin challenges detention, says Sosma abused

Khairuddin challenges detention, says Sosma abused

UPDATED 5.17PM | The 1MDB critic is held under the security law, after lodging reports with agencies abroad.

Reezal: I didn't breach protocol, minister endorsed it

Reezal: I didn't breach protocol, minister endorsed it

He denies accusations by Tourism Minister Nazri Aziz over Wisma Putra's call to China envoy Huang.

Don't spook the market, Rahman Dahlan tells banker

Don't spook the market, Rahman Dahlan tells banker

UPDATED 3.39PM | He did not mention names but it's clear he was criticising Najib's brother, CIMB group boss Nazir.

Seeking a new vision for Malaysia

Seeking a new vision for Malaysia

COMMENT | The belief in the future of Malaysia must be rekindled and recreated.

Ringgit hits new low, breaches 4.41 to US dollar

Ringgit hits new low, breaches 4.41 to US dollar

Ringgit on a downtrend since midday after opening at 4.3877 to a US dollar in the morning.

No protest at China embassy, says Muslim NGO

No protest at China embassy, says Muslim NGO

Muslim Consumers' Association says it is only planning a press conference on the matter.

Rocky road ahead for newly-minted Pakatan Harapan

Rocky road ahead for newly-minted Pakatan Harapan

FOCUS | Will this coalition fall, just like Angkatan Perpaduan Ummah, Barisan Alternatif and then, Pakatan Rakyat?

PAS seeks to void hudud bill injunction on technicality

PAS seeks to void hudud bill injunction on technicality

It argues 'concerned citizens' should have filed a judicial review instead of an originating summons.

‘Sound financial governance backdrop to stable economy’

‘Sound financial governance backdrop to stable economy’

BNM deputy governor says this involves how decisions need to be given priority.

Runway at Kuching Airport re-opens

Runway at Kuching Airport re-opens

It had been closed since 7am when visibility was at 350 metres due to haze.

Envoy Huang meets with acting foreign minister

Envoy Huang meets with acting foreign minister

UPDATED 3.27PM | China’s ambassador arrived at the office of Hamzah Zainuddin at 11.35am.

Sacrilege to argue against vernacular schools

Sacrilege to argue against vernacular schools

COMMENT | They lead to diversity - our greatest strength, and promote our heritage, history and culture.

Sorry, there's no gold on Petaling Street

Sorry, there's no gold on Petaling Street

COMMENT | It isn't hard to figure why Umno leader Jamal Mohd Yunos is stirring up trouble...

One Malaysian was killed in Mina stampede

One Malaysian was killed in Mina stampede

Zulkifly Samad, 50, is believed to have strayed into the area where the tragedy happened.

Don't trade barbs openly, MCA sec-gen tells BN parties

Don't trade barbs openly, MCA sec-gen tells BN parties

UPDATED 1.11PM | Exchange of words will only weaken the strength of ruling coalition, says Ong Ka Chuan.

Now, Jamal wants to hold rally in Kajang

Now, Jamal wants to hold rally in Kajang

He says PKR president and Kajang rep Wan Azizah has not fulfilled election pledges.

Foreign powers may step in if national leaders fail

Foreign powers may step in if national leaders fail

COMMENT | The world will not watch silently if Malaysians are not taken care of and subjected to threats and attacks.

Envoy: I learnt of Wisma Putra call from papers

Envoy: I learnt of Wisma Putra call from papers

UPDATED 1.10PM | Chinese ambassador Huang Huikang stays cool amidst diplomatic hot potato.

Saifuddin yet to receive Umno's show-cause letter

Saifuddin yet to receive Umno's show-cause letter

Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan said it was sent after Saifuddin attended a meeting on Pakatan Harapan.

PM: People suffering from imbalanced global progress

PM: People suffering from imbalanced global progress

Najib says this in his address at the Agenda 2030 Summit at the United Nations today.

Ambassador Huang’s behaviour is unacceptable

Ambassador Huang’s behaviour is unacceptable

COMMENT | The signal from his Petaling Street visit is that Malaysia can be pushed around, without consequences.

Nazri: Reezal didn't follow protocol when envoy called up

Nazri: Reezal didn't follow protocol when envoy called up

Deputy minister can't summon the ambassador because the acting minister is Hamzah, Nazri says.

Are Chinese wrong to see racist streak in red shirts?

Are Chinese wrong to see racist streak in red shirts?

YOURSAY | 'Can they be blamed for being upset when gov't shows approval of red shirt rally?

Najib, explain the US$3.5b guarantee by IPIC

Najib, explain the US$3.5b guarantee by IPIC

MP SPEAKS | And why US$993m paid to buy back IPIC’s options is not relected in IPIC's audit.

Is it about dignity or reality?

Is it about dignity or reality?

The Malays came out from near and far on Malaysia Day to send a message that they are there to ‘save their dignity’ as a race. They came holding all sorts of placards with distorted facts of history demanding that the Chinese Malaysians or the new term now being coined which is ‘DAP Chinese’ must be taught a lesson for having questioned the unquestionable, which is the supreme right of the Malays.
Haze in 20 areas still at unhealthy levels

Haze in 20 areas still at unhealthy levels

Klang Valley and the west coast continue to be badly hit, with Shah Alam in Selangor faring worst.

Umno Baru’s descent into savagery

Umno Baru’s descent into savagery

Glimpses of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde surfacing.
Sorry Dr M, only Umno’s removal can save the nation

Sorry Dr M, only Umno’s removal can save the nation

YOURSAY | ‘Never before has a nation been so shamed by its prime minister.’

Wisma Putra cancels call for meeting with Chinese envoy

Wisma Putra cancels call for meeting with Chinese envoy

UPDATED 12.15PM | Summon to Huang for statement at Petaling Street was vetoed by acting foreign minister, say Chinese dailies.

PSM won't back down on 'lies of MPs'

PSM won't back down on 'lies of MPs'

So much for ‘amanah’ and ‘harapan’ if you can’t even deliver the truth, says Arutchelvan.

How much was spent for red shirt rally?

How much was spent for red shirt rally?

YOURSAY | ‘Does that mean that if they were not paid, Malay dignity would have taken a back seat.’

'Over a dozen medical experts, yet no MRI for Anwar'

'Over a dozen medical experts, yet no MRI for Anwar'

De facto PKR leader not getting the urgent medical attention he needs, his lawyers insist.