Archive - 2 October 2015

Minister: DOE, hospitals must talk on tech for API readings

Minister: DOE, hospitals must talk on tech for API readings

Health Minister says current readings are low and made the public complacent about taking precautions.

Companies Commission launches e-info mobile app

Companies Commission launches e-info mobile app

It will enable consumers to check and get business registration status online.

RM32m for projects in Chinese new villages

RM32m for projects in Chinese new villages

Scheme is to develop infrastructure projects in 607 Chinese new villages nationwide.

Penang NGOs send memo to Agong on azan-only ruling

Penang NGOs send memo to Agong on azan-only ruling

It says the ban goes against the spirit of the Federal Constitution which states Islam as the official religion.

Ku Nan: Tajuddin misled by social media, no need for apology

Ku Nan: Tajuddin misled by social media, no need for apology

Umno sec-gen explains that as such, an apology is not in order.

Don't slander Zahid, says his in-law

Don't slander Zahid, says his in-law

Bride's father Chairul Anhar discloses that he paid for the Jakarta wedding.

Release Khairuddin, stop abusing Sosma, Bar tells police

Release Khairuddin, stop abusing Sosma, Bar tells police

Action against Umno man is widely perceived as an attempt to silence dissent on 1MDB, says Steven Thiru.

Suaram: PAA ruling will lead to further persecution

Suaram: PAA ruling will lead to further persecution

Bersih expresses similar fears of being dragged to court after yesterday's decision.

Resign for shaming Education Ministry, DAP tells Chong

Resign for shaming Education Ministry, DAP tells Chong

This is for assuming national schools breed racism, says Anthony Loke.

Stop bickering, PM advises from Milan

Stop bickering, PM advises from Milan

Now is the time for all in Malaysia to unite, not quarrel or point fingers, Najib says in a Facebook post.

MP: Suspend or sack Tajuddin for 'slap Chinese' threat

MP: Suspend or sack Tajuddin for 'slap Chinese' threat

Gov’t must punish deputy minister for his threat, and denial despite audio evidence, says Seputeh MP.

Crowd protests at US embassy over Al-Aqsa intrusion

Crowd protests at US embassy over Al-Aqsa intrusion

Some 500 people gather outside the building to condemn the action by Israel.

‘Laugh Die You II - The Mob’ unites M’sia and Singapore

‘Laugh Die You II - The Mob’ unites M’sia and Singapore

The last day of the comedy show today is set to draw a bigger crowd of 4,000.

Pahang DAP to talk with mufti first, no legal action now

Pahang DAP to talk with mufti first, no legal action now

UPDATED 5.35PM | It will seek a dialogue on an anti-DAP sermon before deciding on further action.

IGP: Yuet Leng to be buried with full police honours

IGP: Yuet Leng to be buried with full police honours

‘I used to contact Yuen for his advice on security,’ says Khalid Abu Bakar.

Tajudddin needled to go ahead and slap Chinese

Tajudddin needled to go ahead and slap Chinese

UPDATED 4.38PM | A Malay DAP member quips that the deputy minister should then wait and see what happens.

'Seats for hi-tea with Dr M selling like hot cakes'

'Seats for hi-tea with Dr M selling like hot cakes'

Looks like a sell-out crowd tomorrow and Umno's top leadership is not too happy about it.

'No, child marriages in Malaysia are not rare!'

'No, child marriages in Malaysia are not rare!'

Women’s groups in the country refute Rosmah Mansor’s claim made at a breakfast session in New York.

Mayor: KL not ready for congestion charges in 2017

Mayor: KL not ready for congestion charges in 2017

Spad, not City Hall, has the power to impose such charges, clarifies Amin.

Dr M's ex-aide quizzed about a Chinese trader

Dr M's ex-aide quizzed about a Chinese trader

Matthias Chang says he was asked about a particular person in his second round of questioning.

Penang CM denies 'leave state' tweet over loudspeakers

Penang CM denies 'leave state' tweet over loudspeakers

Guan Eng says he will lodge a police report over the fake tweet today. 

MCA rains brickbats, wants Umno to act against Tajuddin

MCA rains brickbats, wants Umno to act against Tajuddin

Division chief Jason Teoh calls it 'low class' mentality. Party sec-gen says MCA 'very angry'.

‘M’sia still an attractive investment destination in 2H’

‘M’sia still an attractive investment destination in 2H’

UPDATED 4.40PM | Eastspring says this is due to low market volatility amid global economic uncertainty.

Umno No 2 Muhyiddin stripped of party duties

Umno No 2 Muhyiddin stripped of party duties

Party's 'war council'  meeting will now be chaired by Zahid instead of Muhyiddin, says letter.

Save our seeds from corporate control

Save our seeds from corporate control

Seeds are a farmer’s most essential input. For thousands of years farm communities have been observing, selecting, nurturing, breeding and saving seeds. et, in the last century there has been a dramatic decrease in global seed diversity, of which the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) reported in 2010 that 75 percent of the world’s crop diversity had already been lost.
Apologise for asking me to apologise, Tajuddin tells Chong

Apologise for asking me to apologise, Tajuddin tells Chong

UPDATED 3.10PM | Umno leader claims he was 'misquoted' on 'slap' remark and refuses to apologise.

Some answers on my RM50m donation for hostels

Some answers on my RM50m donation for hostels

COMMENT | People will find great happiness if they can create happiness.

ROS green light for Amanah, next stop GE14

ROS green light for Amanah, next stop GE14

UPDATED 1.45PM | He thanks ROS for registering Amanah and hopes further amendments will be approved.

Uthayakumar files for RCI on prison conditions nationwide

Uthayakumar files for RCI on prison conditions nationwide

UPDATED 3.44PM | No stranger to prisons himself, he launches a crusade for the betterment of prisoners' welfare.

Deputy minister denies Chinese schools breed racism

Deputy minister denies Chinese schools breed racism

Almost all MCA leaders attended Chinese schools and they are not racists, says Chong Sin Woon.

'Suicidal to conclude TPPA talks without HRIA study'

'Suicidal to conclude TPPA talks without HRIA study'

UPDATED 2.28PM | PSM secretary-general says it's crucial to conduct the human rights impact assessment study first.

Wahid: M’sia facing triple challenge over economy

Wahid: M’sia facing triple challenge over economy

He describes the first of these as a reversal of fund inflow into the economy.

Teresa Kok’s sedition case set for re-mention on Dec 7

Teresa Kok’s sedition case set for re-mention on Dec 7

The case is over Kok’s posting of her CNY video clip on Feb 1, 2014.

Unhealthy air quality in parts of Malaccca, NS as at 2pm

Unhealthy air quality in parts of Malaccca, NS as at 2pm

However, the API readings in those areas in the two states had slightly dropped.

Stop making Chinese the scapegoat, says MCA Youth chief

Stop making Chinese the scapegoat, says MCA Youth chief

UPDATED 2.03PM | He demands an apology from Tajuddin Abdul Rahman over 'slap' remark.

Suhakam urges citizens to build culture of non-violence

Suhakam urges citizens to build culture of non-violence

Its chairperson Hasmy Agam says everyone had the right to live in a peaceful world.

Zunar is first M’sian in AI’s ‘Write for Rights’ campaign

Zunar is first M’sian in AI’s ‘Write for Rights’ campaign

It is touted as Amnesty International’s biggest global campaign in support of those persecuted.

1MDB delays filing accounts, cites docs held by investigators

1MDB delays filing accounts, cites docs held by investigators

Subsidiaries are also seeking for up to a month's extension, says Arul Kanda.

Perlis mufti backs Penang's mosque loudspeaker ban

Perlis mufti backs Penang's mosque loudspeaker ban

He says loudspeakers only for azan and nothing else, as what the Prophet had advised.

Najib concedes 1MDB's model 'too idealistic'

Najib concedes 1MDB's model 'too idealistic'

It was heavily into debt financing, PM says to investors in the US.

Khairuddin's habeas corpus hearing on Oct 13

Khairuddin's habeas corpus hearing on Oct 13

UPDATED 1.33PM | He is now detained under Sosma following multiple reports overseas regarding 1MDB.

Carpetman Deepak okay with suit by PI Bala's widow

Carpetman Deepak okay with suit by PI Bala's widow

UPDATED 12.12PM | His decision is relayed to Court of Appeal, which allows it. Case management will be at KL High Court on Oct 23.

‘Unlike 1997, falling ringgit not boosting exports’

‘Unlike 1997, falling ringgit not boosting exports’

Analyst ponders why cheaper rate not resulting in greater demand for exports unlike past experience.

Even with 65pct income tax, we can’t have free education

Even with 65pct income tax, we can’t have free education

YOURSAY | ‘Money poured into tax may not make its way to financing education.’

FT Umno Youth joins call for Saifuddin to quit

FT Umno Youth joins call for Saifuddin to quit

Ex-deputy minister should form his own party or join opposition, says its chief Razlan Rafii.

Government's report card a 'Sea of Red'

Government's report card a 'Sea of Red'

COMMENT | The federal government’s report card for Sarawak & Sabah is out - and it is not looking pretty.

Politicians won't allow me to feel 'Bangsa M'sia'

Politicians won't allow me to feel 'Bangsa M'sia'

YOURSAY | ‘I always think I'm bangsa Malaysia, but some politicians won't allow me.’

Umno keeps smashing Chinese shuttlecock into net

Umno keeps smashing Chinese shuttlecock into net

YOURSAY | ‘It looks like they’re going to play the way they play until it’s game over.’

How low will the ringgit go?

How low will the ringgit go?

We sink or swim together.
'Subversive' book club thrives in Shah Alam and beyond

'Subversive' book club thrives in Shah Alam and beyond

MALAYSIANSKINI | BTN’s criticism gives free publicity to Buku Jalanan, which turned four on Oct 1.

Need for better means to monitor haze

Need for better means to monitor haze

COMMENT | All it takes is ingenuity and maintenance of the system on a daily basis.

Why should WSJ show its cards before the trial?

Why should WSJ show its cards before the trial?

YOURSAY | ‘WSJ should just tell Najib to proceed and they would accept service of the writ.’

Conflicting judgment on rally organisers baffles lawyers

Conflicting judgment on rally organisers baffles lawyers

Lawyers say Appeals Court U-turn on 10-day notice muddles waters for future cases.

Enough of the charade, take WSJ to court

Enough of the charade, take WSJ to court

YOURSAY | ‘Najib’s main aim should be to vindicate himself once and for all.’

Najib: Malaysia to accept 3,000 Syrian refugees

Najib: Malaysia to accept 3,000 Syrian refugees

Malaysia will open its doors to 3,000 Syrian migrants over the next three years to help alleviate the refugee crisis.