Archive - 11 October 2015

Drop the bulls**t

Drop the bulls**t

In a country where there are many different stakeholders, I find a single message is not enough, especially when the stakeholders are made up of different races. What exacerbates this problem is that different political allegiances and individual preferences have created a convoluted environment where one cannot see the light from the darkness.
Investing in adolescent girls’ empowerment

Investing in adolescent girls’ empowerment

In 2011, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly announced Oct 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face globally. On this occasion, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the commission) affirms the importance of investing in adolescent girls’ empowerment and rights. This year’s celebration is themed ‘The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision For 2030'.
Murder of former rep could be linked to cousin's shooting

Murder of former rep could be linked to cousin's shooting

Alias Abdullah was shot dead Oct 9, just like his cousin who was gunned down on Aug 9.
DCA to probe 'MH370 plane wreckage found' claim

DCA to probe 'MH370 plane wreckage found' claim

A report claims wreckage of a plane bearing Malaysian flag with skeletal remains found in southern Philippines.
Perak PAS wants Mujahid, Nizar to vacate MP, rep seats

Perak PAS wants Mujahid, Nizar to vacate MP, rep seats

This is because the Parit Buntar MP and Changkat Jering assemblyperson have joined Amanah.
Perlis mufti prays Allah rewards Zeti amid 1MDB debacle

Perlis mufti prays Allah rewards Zeti amid 1MDB debacle

He praises the Bank Negara governor for her jihad in saving Malaysia from 'traitors'.
'Jakoa gave ample help to families of missing children'

'Jakoa gave ample help to families of missing children'

Jakoa says it gave food and drink to the family members and fuel to those assisting in search.
PKR wants PAS, PSM in but internal grumblings continue

PKR wants PAS, PSM in but internal grumblings continue

The party says it wants to PSM, PAS and Sabah, Sarawak parties in Pakatan Harapan.
Azmin: Allies must stop interfering in each other's affairs

Azmin: Allies must stop interfering in each other's affairs

PKR says this while under fire from Amanah and DAP over its insistence to work with PAS.
Parents believe skeletal remains belong to daughter, Juvina

Parents believe skeletal remains belong to daughter, Juvina

Mother says she recognises the beaded necklace and rubber bracelet found on the remains.
Najib slams both Bersih 4 and Himpunan Rakyat rallies

Najib slams both Bersih 4 and Himpunan Rakyat rallies

PM says rallies shouldn't be seditious, hurt feelings, and in Bersih's case, not insult national leaders.
Umno VP: Don't insult us, bring 1MDB wrongdoers to book

Umno VP: Don't insult us, bring 1MDB wrongdoers to book

UPDATED 6.11PM | Shafie Apdal says repeating 1MDB assets is greater than liabilities is an insult to the rakyat.
PKR tugged between populism and principle

PKR tugged between populism and principle

COMMENT | The party wavers between two poles in quest for commonalities with PAS.

'Searchers were looking for Orang Asli kids at home'

'Searchers were looking for Orang Asli kids at home'

UPDATED 10.51PM | At first, they assumed the pupils went home, COAC's Colin Nicholas says.
'Set up inquiry on possible negligence in Orang Asli tragedy'

'Set up inquiry on possible negligence in Orang Asli tragedy'

DAP cites a complaint from a parent to Suhakam, which said the search only started five days after disappearence.
Penang denies cutting allocations to religious schools

Penang denies cutting allocations to religious schools

CM Lim Guan Eng laments increasing racial provocation against state gov't.
School hostel to be relocated after Orang Asli tragedy

School hostel to be relocated after Orang Asli tragedy

The students will stay nearer to the school while the existing hostel will be used by teachers.
Results of MP Step Challenge raise eyebrows

Results of MP Step Challenge raise eyebrows

Winning MPs in the over 45 years old category outperformed the under 45s by considerable margins.
AG must explain 1MDB inaction despite Bank Negara stand

AG must explain 1MDB inaction despite Bank Negara stand

MP SPEAKS | Why won't he act on 1MDB officials if central bank has identified breaches?

'Judges should quit, if can't uphold constitution on religious freedom'

'Judges should quit, if can't uphold constitution on religious freedom'

UPDATED 9.28PM | Law lecturer Azmi Sharom says most won't rule in favour of freedom of religion, if Muslims involved.

'Penang shows success possible without racial or religious conflicts'

'Penang shows success possible without racial or religious conflicts'

Different languages, cultures, shouldn't divide us, says CM Lim Guan Eng adding state is oasis of diversity.
Faiz: PKR, do you want PAS to betray you again?

Faiz: PKR, do you want PAS to betray you again?

The Amanah deputy youth chief leader argues that PAS has betrayed PKR multiple times.
How the Malay indie publishing mafia sparked a reading renaissance

How the Malay indie publishing mafia sparked a reading renaissance

MALAYSIANS KINI | Meet the young men who made reading cool among Malaysian youths.
Want more gov't posts? Then work harder, PM tells MCA

Want more gov't posts? Then work harder, PM tells MCA

UPDATED 2.19PM | MCA AGM | Najib tells party to step up efforts to woo Chinese support, and not just ‘take’ from BN.
Refugee stories - a Friday feast at Salahuddin’s

Refugee stories - a Friday feast at Salahuddin’s

Follow the story of refugees told through food, as they share their family recipes every Sunday this month.
Azmi Sharom: Dangerous game to play with rulers

Azmi Sharom: Dangerous game to play with rulers

Law lecturer concerned that if sultans were involved in politics, it could be seditious to criticise them.
Chinese schools here to stay, says Najib to MCA cheers

Chinese schools here to stay, says Najib to MCA cheers

UPDATED 2.01PM | MCA AGM | Members rapturous as PM counters red shirts’ demand to abolish vernacular schools.
MCA chief tells PM of concern for 'dangerous racial flame'

MCA chief tells PM of concern for 'dangerous racial flame'

UPDATED 12.43 PM | MCA AGM | Chief treads eggshells telling Najib people are upset over rising racial provocation.
Hisham, it’s your Jamal who’s twisting sultans’ words

Hisham, it’s your Jamal who’s twisting sultans’ words

YOURSAY | ‘People like Hishammuddin and Jamal do not understand innuendos.’

PKR: Insecure PM the 'basis' for Sosma arrests

PKR: Insecure PM the 'basis' for Sosma arrests

Arrests of Khairuddin, Chang show there must be some truth to 1MDB police reports, says Tian Chua.

Now the main event - Bank Negara vs AG’s Chambers

Now the main event - Bank Negara vs AG’s Chambers

YOURSAY | ‘It looks like the lady has finally drawn her sword and is flexing her muscles.’
Bank Negara closes stable door after horse has bolted

Bank Negara closes stable door after horse has bolted

YOURSAY | ‘Investigations and revocations should have been done from Day 1.’

‘No rest for the Bar, until lawyers can act freely’

‘No rest for the Bar, until lawyers can act freely’

Its president Steven Thiru makes this rousing call at vigil to defend their independence.