Archive - 30 September 2015

RON95, RON97 and diesel up 10 sen at midnight

RON95, RON97 and diesel up 10 sen at midnight

UPDATED 10.55PM | The new price of RON95 and RON97 will be RM2.05 and RM2.45 per litre respectively.

Umno man wants NTV7's licence revoked for ‘rude’ programme but...

Umno man wants NTV7's licence revoked for ‘rude’ programme but...

The Chinese-language programme in question was scrapped several years ago.

Kamalanathan says school closure statement is false

Kamalanathan says school closure statement is false

He denies ministry had said schools in several states will close tomorrow.

Defendants in Mustafa’s suit seek settlement

Defendants in Mustafa’s suit seek settlement

Mustapa’s lawyer says both parties were now in talks on the terms of the settlement.

Man who slapped imam says he feels guilty

Man who slapped imam says he feels guilty

Shabir Ahmad Khan wants to seek forgiveness from the prayer leader.

Lifting working women out of poverty

Lifting working women out of poverty

The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) welcomes the government’s target of 59 percent of women in the workforce by 2020 as stated by the prime minister at the UN this week. Currently women’s participation is at 54 percent. Gaining employment is a crucial step but so is ensuring that these jobs are accessible and give adequate pay.
Cabinet agrees China ambassador had no intention to interfere

Cabinet agrees China ambassador had no intention to interfere

Huang Huikang’s remarks in visit to Petaling Street were seen by some as butting into country’s internal affairs.

Driver’s licence fee hike will burden young folk

Driver’s licence fee hike will burden young folk

Since we were kids, we had always dreamed of driving a car. But what really stopping us from driving? The licence. Yes, it is easy as we think of but why can it stop us? When people reach 18 and above they will think of applying for their driving licence but the fees will make them think twice.
Najib to know tomorrow if he must file defence on RM2.6b suit

Najib to know tomorrow if he must file defence on RM2.6b suit

UPDATED 7.10PM | This is in relation to the lawsuit filed by sacked Umno member Anina Saadudin.

Huang a first class diplomat who knows what he’s doing

Huang a first class diplomat who knows what he’s doing

I am indeed disturbed reading various reports on China’s Ambassador to Malaysia Huang Huikang on his recent visit to Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur and his speech made there.
PM wants to know if WSJ will block lawsuit with Speech Act

PM wants to know if WSJ will block lawsuit with Speech Act

UPDATED 6.22PM | His lawyer Hafarizam explains why Najib has yet to sue the US publication over its report.

I'm no dog eater, Guan Eng bites back

I'm no dog eater, Guan Eng bites back

Penang CM urges animal rights groups to deal with facts and not become emotional about issue of rabies.

Internet speed is about affordability, not availability

Internet speed is about affordability, not availability

I refer to Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak’s explanation that the country's low average Internet speed is because Malaysians opt for slower Internet speeds that is cheaper.
Umno lawyer: Megat's view on Saifuddin doesn't stand

Umno lawyer: Megat's view on Saifuddin doesn't stand

UPDATED 5.55PM | Megat Najmuddin is not the disciplinary board chairperson as reported, Hafarizam says.

Cabinet needs to explain China envoy bungle

Cabinet needs to explain China envoy bungle

COMMENT | The episode involving three ministers and a deputy minister shows the cabinet in disarray.

Saifuddin seeking 'inspiration' to respond to show-cause letter

Saifuddin seeking 'inspiration' to respond to show-cause letter

Umno man has until Oct 6 to explain why he attended the launch of the new opposition coalition.

‘Bond market to remain intact, even with sell-off’

‘Bond market to remain intact, even with sell-off’

Zeti says Malaysia still has domestic institutional investors like EPF, PNB and TH.

2015-09-30

2015-09-30

100 WINNERS TAKE HOME RM440,000 IN PRIZES AT AEON CREDIT “OH-SEM PERAYAAN CAMPAIGN ”

100 WINNERS TAKE HOME RM440,000 IN PRIZES AT AEON CREDIT “OH-SEM PERAYAAN CAMPAIGN ”

One hundred winners took home prize worth RM440,000 in shopping vouchers, electrical appliances and digital products at AEON Credit’s “Oh-Sem Perayaan 2015 Campaign” prize giving ceremony today at the Hotel Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur. 

Putrajaya's nod sought for mass jabs plan against rabies

Putrajaya's nod sought for mass jabs plan against rabies

It's offered by World Veterinary Services which says it will bring in 40,000 doses to be used on stray dogs.

For Internet speed, does Salleh prefer a cheetah or snail?

For Internet speed, does Salleh prefer a cheetah or snail?

'I don't understand. Do people prefer to travel on a bullock cart or in a car?' asks Guan Eng.

We've seen a no-confidence motion before, says Azalina

We've seen a no-confidence motion before, says Azalina

UPDATED 3.10PM | Wan Azizah submitted a motion against former PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, says the minister.

Hospitalise Anwar immediately, demands his wife

Hospitalise Anwar immediately, demands his wife

UPDATED 3.45PM | This is urgently needed, says Dr Wan Azizah, who adds that Anwar will not run away.

MCMC quizzes blogger over posting on Zahid's son's wedding

MCMC quizzes blogger over posting on Zahid's son's wedding

Umno man Shahbudin noted the wedding coincided with the DPM's first official visit to Indonesia.

Asian stocks rebound, ringgit trims worst loss since ’97

Asian stocks rebound, ringgit trims worst loss since ’97

Volatile trading wiped almost US$11 trillion off the value of global shares.

'Jamal's call for Kajang rally to divert attention from real issues'

'Jamal's call for Kajang rally to divert attention from real issues'

UPDATED 3.35PM | Wan Azizah, the assemblyperson there, says it doesn't address the real problems in country.

Putrajaya overreacted to Huang's remarks, says ex-PM

Putrajaya overreacted to Huang's remarks, says ex-PM

UPDATED 2.09PM | China-Malaysia ties go beyond words said by an ambassador, Mahathir says.

DAP to hold colloquium on ‘trickle up’ economics

DAP to hold colloquium on ‘trickle up’ economics

DAP leader Kula says the talk on the economy will be held in Ipoh on Saturday.

'Sabotage' dragnet - Dr M says he may be Sosma's next prey

'Sabotage' dragnet - Dr M says he may be Sosma's next prey

UPDATED 2.55PM | 'I am not ready (to be arrested), I am old, not very well and unable to think. (I am) nyanyuk (senile), you know?'

Suspend TPPA talks with 'credibility crisis' Najib, US urged

Suspend TPPA talks with 'credibility crisis' Najib, US urged

UPDATED 3PM | Pakatan Harapan also wants the US president to cancel his November meeting with the PM.

Salleh, please check your facts

Salleh, please check your facts

COMMENT | He should focus his attention on bringing down the prices of broadband.

Diplomatic bungle: China experts say envoy call-in unneccessary

Diplomatic bungle: China experts say envoy call-in unneccessary

They say Putrajaya is in a dilemma of its own making, and should have dealt with the issue privately.

Umno leader: Grassroots can't accept Muhyiddin's sacking

Umno leader: Grassroots can't accept Muhyiddin's sacking

INTERVIEW | But no one could question the move as it was Najib's prerogative to do so, branch chief admits.

Economist: Decision not to peg the ringgit is appropriate

Economist: Decision not to peg the ringgit is appropriate

FOCUS | But, if there are irregularities, some form of capital control must be enforced, says UUM’s Nurhaizal Azam Arif.

Rosmah shares Malaysia's experience in overcoming child marriage

Rosmah shares Malaysia's experience in overcoming child marriage

She says child marriages were rare in Malaysia, thanks to the existence of a good education system and low poverty rate.

18 areas record unhealthy air quality

18 areas record unhealthy air quality

Eighteen areas recorded unhealthy air quality as at 9am today, compared with 11 areas at 7pm yesterday.

No need to peg ringgit to US dollar, says Zeti

No need to peg ringgit to US dollar, says Zeti

UPDATED 2.15PM | There is no need to peg the ringgit against the US dollar, says Zeti.

GrabCar driver nabbed after taxi driver protester sets trap

GrabCar driver nabbed after taxi driver protester sets trap

UPDATED 2.25PM | A cabbie called for GrabCar services and when a driver came, the protesters insisted Spad arrest him.

Dr M: Najib safe abroad, international laws won't touch him

Dr M: Najib safe abroad, international laws won't touch him

UPDATED 1.50PM | Mahathir says international money-laundering laws only hurt 'small people', and Najib's accounts still not frozen.

Rafizi: 1MDB debts can settle 1.7 million PTPTN student loans

Rafizi: 1MDB debts can settle 1.7 million PTPTN student loans

UPDATED 12.43PM | MP says present debt of students is RM13.3b, a small amount compared to RM50b placed in 1MDB.

Umno branch to host info session with Dr M amid crisis

Umno branch to host info session with Dr M amid crisis

'We've heard from PM, so now we let Dr M speak,' Pusat Bandar Taman Cempaka Umno branch chief says.

Unite to protect every inch of our homeland, Jamal tells Malays

Unite to protect every inch of our homeland, Jamal tells Malays

The Chinese can turn to their place of origin, but there’s no other land for Malays except Malaysia, he says.

Goodbye KL traffic jams in 2017, hello congestion charges?

Goodbye KL traffic jams in 2017, hello congestion charges?

City Hall is planning to impose road pricing for private vehicles entering capital's business district .

Police, gov't seek one month for Khairuddin's Sosma hearing

Police, gov't seek one month for Khairuddin's Sosma hearing

UPDATED 11.30AM | However, his lawyer objects as one month would take it beyond the detention period of 28 days.

Ringgit opens slightly higher in early trade

Ringgit opens slightly higher in early trade

It is traded at 4.445 against the US dollar as at 9am today, and also rises against the Singapore dollar.

Khir goes to prison, who else will follow him?

Khir goes to prison, who else will follow him?

YOURSAY | ‘It's just a matter of time before the law catches up with you.’

Khir's 'free dental service offer' may not be feasible

Khir's 'free dental service offer' may not be feasible

The chance is that, being convicted of graft, his dental practising licence may also be revoked.

‘Boost Net services, not shoot oneself in the foot’

‘Boost Net services, not shoot oneself in the foot’

UPDATED 4.07PM | Rafidah says it’s embarrassing if the world thinks most M’sians prefer the slower option.

Huang: Don’t make my visit an anti-Malaysian gov’t issue

Huang: Don’t make my visit an anti-Malaysian gov’t issue

The Chinese ambassador explains his goodwill visit was to ascertain whether to issue a travel advisory to China tourists.

First batch of pilgrims arrives at KLIA

First batch of pilgrims arrives at KLIA

A total of 68 flights would bring home M’sian pilgrims beginning yesterday until Oct 28.

We're on track to becoming 'high cost of living' nation

We're on track to becoming 'high cost of living' nation

YOURSAY | ‘With GST, our purchasing power has been reduced by 20 to 50 percent.’

Wahid: M’sia better placed to ride out ‘almost perfect storm’

Wahid: M’sia better placed to ride out ‘almost perfect storm’

He says important for 1MDB management to execute rationalisation plan.

1MDB says not contacted by foreign investigators

1MDB says not contacted by foreign investigators

1MDB has not been contacted by any foreign investigators on allegations of mismanagement and corruption.

'Perkasa, don't tell us that we are lucky'

'Perkasa, don't tell us that we are lucky'

YOURSAY | ‘I'm not a Chinese but I feel this country is lucky to have them.’

Chinatown folk don’t moan the world owes them a living

Chinatown folk don’t moan the world owes them a living

YOURSAY | ‘Odin, you know how to write a Malay horror story in such a sweet manner.’

When is ‘Social Media Appreciation Night’?

When is ‘Social Media Appreciation Night’?

COMMENT | Perhaps users would most like something else - freedom of expression.

Khairy, what price is Malay pride?

Khairy, what price is Malay pride?

YOURSAY | ‘Despite his fine education he is forced to associate with the retards in Umno Youth.’

Not only the luckiest, Chinese are hardworking, too

Not only the luckiest, Chinese are hardworking, too

COMMENT | Perkasa should seek out the Chinese mind with some earnestness.

The coming of the ‘Malaysian Winter’

The coming of the ‘Malaysian Winter’

It’s a new kind of weather

when you can’t see beyond a kilometre.

Some call it the ‘Malaysian Winter!’

Others wonder whether the good times are over.

Not our fault we don’t have better broadband

Not our fault we don’t have better broadband

KINIBIZ | Ensure that 95pct of all M’sians have access to affordable broadband by 2020.

Malaysia moves up in global economy rating

Malaysia moves up in global economy rating

Country advances to 18th spot among 140 economies, Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 shows.