Archive - 4 October 2015

Recently Singapore recorded a Pollutant Standard Index (PSI) reading of between 195 to 212. In Malaysia particularly in the states of Selangor, Malacca and Johor, Air Pollution Index readings of between 120 to 180 were recorded.

I have been following the reports on e-cigarettes and vaping in the media and wish to raise several important points.

He says the decision to join the expo has yielded positive results for tourism and the economy.

A photo showing him and the Israeli PM smiling at each other is circulating online.

He wants Jakarta to make a serious commitment to combatting the annual problem.

The mobile treatment plant can generate 3 million litres daily to serve 13,000 people.

UPDATED 8.35PM | Only it can find out if open burning is the cause, and convict the parties concerned.

Perkasa says after GST, declining ringgit, MAS retrenchments and 1MDB, signing TPPA is a death sentence.

UPDATED 7.50PM | Ibrahim Ali says it won't endorse any political party, as the two biggest Malay parties are in disarray.

UPDATED 7.33PM | Ibrahim Ali says the Chinese get misinformation from opposition leaders.

Air quality in the capital of Central Kalimantan at a constant hazardous level in the past few days.

Abdul Rahman Dahlan rubbishes Ling, saying Umno members won't stand for such interefence.

Ong Ka Chuan echoes Wee Ka Siong saying their ex-president's remarks only his 'personal opinion'.

MP SPEAKS | In GE13, Chinese elected Malay MPs from Pakatan, rejecting Chinese candidates from MCA.

This is due to the haze. Kelantan, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan are the exceptions.

UPDATED 3.46PM | Ex-SB deputy chief Abdul Hamid says claims of plot to topple gov't are to distract from real crimes.

UPDATED 1.28PM | This is sixth time in a row debt-ridden fund hasn’t submitted audit on time, notes Tony Pua.

Author Haris Cousiddis says at book launch it helps share their stories, customs and identities, too.

It also urges for more efforts to assist the thousands of other refugees already here.

The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) urges the Malaysian government to lead and undertake proactive initiatives as the current Asean chair to tackle the haze crisis affecting the region. Haze has jeopardised the quality of life of Malaysians in various sectors and activities. The latest readings show that air quality is still unhealthy in many areas of our country.

COMMENT | The cabinet should focus and address the free fall in the ringgit.

UPDATED 2.21PM | Abdul Hamid Bador says Gani once told him 1MDB case was ‘crystal clear’, urges him to come clean.

The coming national polls would be a real test for new party, especially for Malay voters.

YOURSAY | ‘The minorities in this country are here to stay whether you like it or not.’

YOURSAY | 'They ask M’sians not to fall for what’s in the social media, but it’s they who fell for it.'

Dear prime minister, things are getting out of control in our Malaysia. In an age of unprecedented slander fueled by social media, your steadfast leadership has never been so necessary.

It is so nice to know that Malaysia has a minister who oversees who goes to heaven and who goes to hell. Perhaps this is a first for the world. Malaysia boleh!

UPDATED 3.29PM | The worsening haze forced three airports to close, while schools nationwide are also to close for two days.

YOURSAY | ‘Or better still, they find a convenient scapegoat to blame - the Chinese.’