Archive - 3 October 2015

Despite ex-chief Ling’s criticism, MCA to stand by Najib

Despite ex-chief Ling’s criticism, MCA to stand by Najib

That’s his personal opinion as he had always worked closely with Dr M, says MCA no 2.

Haze expected to ease from next Tuesday

Haze expected to ease from next Tuesday

But it will return on Saturday if the fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan are not put off by then.

IGP: Don't trust media reports on US 'kleptocracy' probe

IGP: Don't trust media reports on US 'kleptocracy' probe

Malaysian police have not been informed of any probe by FBI, says Khalid.

Dr M to Tajuddin: Go on, slap if you dare

Dr M to Tajuddin: Go on, slap if you dare

Tajuddin dared to issue his threat because he knows the government is behind him.

Air quality in S'pore to hit 'very unhealthy' level in next 24 hrs

Air quality in S'pore to hit 'very unhealthy' level in next 24 hrs

Meanwhile, 24 areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings as at 6pm.

Ex-minister laments M'sia finally champion in ... corruption

Ex-minister laments M'sia finally champion in ... corruption

‘The Indonesians are crying because they have lost to us... but not in badminton,’ says Sanusi.

No action on MCA Youth division for 'cutting ties' with PM

No action on MCA Youth division for 'cutting ties' with PM

BN Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin says Pasir Gudang division already told by MCA it can’t do so.

Minister: Don’t compare Malaysia’s API readings with Singapore’s

Minister: Don’t compare Malaysia’s API readings with Singapore’s

Malaysia's air pollutant index (API) measurements are in line with global standards.

Umno grassroots leader: Don't let Dr M struggle alone

Umno grassroots leader: Don't let Dr M struggle alone

Syed Saifuddin urges Umno branches, divisions to join struggle to oust PM Najib.

Dr M tells Malays to emulate Chinese in making case against Najib

Dr M tells Malays to emulate Chinese in making case against Najib

He also tells Malays not to be tempted by cash in their quest to oust Najib.

 

Iskandar M'sia not backing 'Love and Sex with Robots' event

Iskandar M'sia not backing 'Love and Sex with Robots' event

Iskandar Regional Development Authority will not authorise, sanction or facilitate the event.

PBS wants MACC to probe ‘MyKad for illegal immigrants’

PBS wants MACC to probe ‘MyKad for illegal immigrants’

'Issuing MyKad to illegal immigrants has caused the demography of Sabah to change drastically.'

Pakatan Harapan stutters after quick take-off

Pakatan Harapan stutters after quick take-off

COMMENT | PKR faction casts doubt on wisdom of new coalition's swift launch.

Super cop Yuet Leng laid to rest with full police honours

Super cop Yuet Leng laid to rest with full police honours

The funeral ceremony which preceded the burial at 12.35pm was attended by about 150 people.

StanChart Marathon cancelled as haze worsens

StanChart Marathon cancelled as haze worsens

Meanwhile Health Ministry says they have made preparations for another month of prolonged smog.

More affordable houses sought in city centre

More affordable houses sought in city centre

Johari urges this when launching UDA’s super luxury apartment project in KL.

Socratic ethos and de-schooling our global society

Socratic ethos and de-schooling our global society

COMMENT | Today’s schools are mere factories producing an unthinking citizenry.

Frankenstein, Green Witch at Legoland Resort’s Halloween party

Frankenstein, Green Witch at Legoland Resort’s Halloween party

It hopes the two minifigures would draw a bigger crowd to the park, particularly children.

Cenbet: Najib should practise what he preaches to UN

Cenbet: Najib should practise what he preaches to UN

PM should take a leaf from his own speech to battle domestic extremism, says Gan Ping Siew.

Dr M: Proton to maintain car prices amid weakening ringgit

Dr M: Proton to maintain car prices amid weakening ringgit

'Imported material costs are higher but we still try to maintain the price.'

Lamenting the quality of gov't leaders amid Putrajaya's fumbling

Lamenting the quality of gov't leaders amid Putrajaya's fumbling

MP SPEAKS | The Gelang Patah MP highlights continued blunders by gov't leaders

China envoy saga not over, Ka Siong at odds with Zahid

China envoy saga not over, Ka Siong at odds with Zahid

MCA and Umno ministers are again at odds over what cabinet discussed, this time over ambassador Huang fiasco.

PAS: 'Hasty' path to Pakatan Harapan may break up PKR

PAS: 'Hasty' path to Pakatan Harapan may break up PKR

Tuan Ibrahim issues caution based on reports PKR leaders at loggerheads over new coalition.

MCA: Ku Nan shouldn't defend Tajuddin for 'lempang' comment

MCA: Ku Nan shouldn't defend Tajuddin for 'lempang' comment

Publicity bureau chief Chai Kim Sen says Umno sec-gen's excuse of being misled by social media inexcusable.

PM Najib has pledged to donate his organs

PM Najib has pledged to donate his organs

Revealing this in conjunction with organ donation awareness week, he asks, ‘when will you?’

Ex-MCA chief says Liow not weak after Soi Lek’s roasting

Ex-MCA chief says Liow not weak after Soi Lek’s roasting

I trust the MCA president is not weak… he has said what needed to be said, says the former chief.

Cops told to probe thriving migrants in Chinatown

Cops told to probe thriving migrants in Chinatown

Three petty traders associations demand police probe and question Chinese envoy’s visit.

MCA to Tajuddin: Learn from Nazri and eat humble pie

MCA to Tajuddin: Learn from Nazri and eat humble pie

UPDATED 2.24PM | Chong Sin Woon says evidence of 'slap Chinese' on YouTube, so just apologise.

Rosmah ill-informed on child marriages

Rosmah ill-informed on child marriages

Only a few days ago the nation was baffled when Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak said most Malaysians chose slower, cheaper Internet, much to the amusement of DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang who nailed Salleh, demanding that he focuses on Internet availability and speed rather than propagating nonsense.
Umno puts off war room meeting sidelining Muhyiddin

Umno puts off war room meeting sidelining Muhyiddin

No reason given for postponement of discussions slated for tomorrow, says party source.

Ex-MCA chief joins Dr M's call for Najib's ouster

Ex-MCA chief joins Dr M's call for Najib's ouster

UPDATED 3.34PM | Dr Ling Liong Sik concurs with Mahathir's call that Najib steps down as prime minister.

Ling: Tajuddin 'kurang ajar', I wouldn't dream of slapping Malays

Ling: Tajuddin 'kurang ajar', I wouldn't dream of slapping Malays

UPDATED 3.04PM | Ex-MCA chief says the deputy minister is insolent and should apologise to Chinese.

Just Wu It?

Just Wu It?

This piece is about a Malaysian ‘Chinaman’.
Blogger ordered to remove post on wedding of DPM's son

Blogger ordered to remove post on wedding of DPM's son

Umno blogger Shahbudin Husin complies and also posts the MCMC order on his blog.

Saifuddin replies to Umno show-cause letter, seeks clarification

Saifuddin replies to Umno show-cause letter, seeks clarification

He asks whether the letter was directed to him as head of an NGO or as an Umno member.

PM: Five-nation treaty for MH17 tribunal in the works

PM: Five-nation treaty for MH17 tribunal in the works

UPDATED 5.11PM | Najib says treaty in the works after Russia vetoed tribunal at UN.

Zam: Chinese won't support BN, so no need to say 'sorry'

Zam: Chinese won't support BN, so no need to say 'sorry'

Ex-information minister tells Tajuddin he need not apologise to the Chinese for his statement.

Gov't issues low visibility warning as haze persists

Gov't issues low visibility warning as haze persists

UPDATED 5.20PM | Visibility is under 5km over waters off nine states today, while West Coast API remains unhealthy.

Tajuddin confounds, confuses to escape 'lempang' quagmire

Tajuddin confounds, confuses to escape 'lempang' quagmire

Having defied the odds with a comeback after being sacked, the deputy minister gets into a new row.

Expect 'everything to hide' PM to fear question time

Expect 'everything to hide' PM to fear question time

YOURSAY | 'Najib will have no guts to attend ‘question time’ because he has everything to hide.'

Only leaders like Saifuddin can change Umno for better

Only leaders like Saifuddin can change Umno for better

YOURSAY | 'There are many good Umno members ... who are being threatened or shouted down.'

Najib's grandstanding not reflecting reality for refugees

Najib's grandstanding not reflecting reality for refugees

YOURSAY | ‘What about those Myanmar refugees who are still not given recognition here?’

1MDB's 'lame excuse' for failure to submit accounts on time

1MDB's 'lame excuse' for failure to submit accounts on time

Pua rubbishes 1MDB’s claim that it was due to documents taken away by investigators.

Belated attack on NTV7 reveals dysfunctional regime

Belated attack on NTV7 reveals dysfunctional regime

YOURSAY | ‘Syed Ali prefers gov’t to be a predatory tool for his ilk. This is the new Umno.’

God and Zahid's slanderous noisy minority

God and Zahid's slanderous noisy minority

YOURSAY | ‘Malaysia is like a student that has to perpetually re-sit his grade.’

At least stand up for God

At least stand up for God

Precious little support for true patriots.