Archive - 14 October 2015

Whistleblowers, beware of ‘sabotage’

Whistleblowers, beware of ‘sabotage’

The more we hear the worse seems to be the situation. The government of the day must realise that organs like Sarawak Report and the Wall Street Journal hold more credibility than government spokespersons or their mainline media, be it print, radio or television.
On MH17, need for operators to conduct own risk assessment

On MH17, need for operators to conduct own risk assessment

Dutch Safety Board says operators should  do this for countries of their destinations as well as those they overfly.
Inequality in Malaysia a monumental challenge

Inequality in Malaysia a monumental challenge

The 15 richest families control assets worth 76pct of GDP. Unless steps taken, gap will widen, says researcher.
Umno's Saifuddin to join PKR tomorrow?

Umno's Saifuddin to join PKR tomorrow?

PKR says tomorrow,a 'senior' Umno leader will announced as joining the party.
Hundreds protest at toll booths ahead of rate hike

Hundreds protest at toll booths ahead of rate hike

The midnight toll increase draws out protestors to several toll plazas to show their dissatisfaction.
Stop plunder of national assets, Muhyiddin urges Umno

Stop plunder of national assets, Muhyiddin urges Umno

Don’t let the fighting spirit flowing in your blood be bought cheap, Muhyiddin tells party members.
Malaysian manufacturing's structural regression

Malaysian manufacturing's structural regression

COMMENT | Malaysia may be experiencing a policy-induced ‘premature deindustrialisation’.
MACC: We never said 1MDB was free of investigations

MACC: We never said 1MDB was free of investigations

We said on Sept 22 the 1MDB issue was being wholly investigated by the police, it adds.
'Action if negligence proven in Orang Asli children's case'

'Action if negligence proven in Orang Asli children's case'

Action will be taken if there was dereliction of duty leading to the children's disappearance, says deputy minister.
MCA faces tough battle to regain Chinese support

MCA faces tough battle to regain Chinese support

At AGM over weekend, it focused on strategies to regain support for coming GE.
Muhyiddin denies Sosma flip-flop, says it was abused

Muhyiddin denies Sosma flip-flop, says it was abused

UPDATED 5.45PM | Use of anti-terrorism law against its original intent led to his criticism, Umno deputy chief says.
Azmin to call up S'gor state firms on toll hikes

Azmin to call up S'gor state firms on toll hikes

S'gor MB wants PKNS and PKS, which have stakes in state expressways, to explain to the MTES.
Felda forays into student accommodation in London

Felda forays into student accommodation in London

Felda Investment Corp diversifies investment assets with RM376m Felda House Wembley.
Malaysia’s past damns its future

Malaysia’s past damns its future

Elaborate structure has maintained a small elite in power since independence.
AG slammed for trying to confuse public over Sosma use

AG slammed for trying to confuse public over Sosma use

Sosma procedure applied to Khairuddin and Chang under Section 124L of Penal Code, says PAS lawmaker.
Najib: Explain true Islam to counter violence, extremism

Najib: Explain true Islam to counter violence, extremism

PM asks ulama and professionals for action plans, strategies to disable the idea and ideology of violence.
How Dutch prove Buk missile downed MH17

How Dutch prove Buk missile downed MH17

The Dutch note 'overwhelming evidence' MH17 was hit by Buk but Russians are denying it.
Goldman Sachs in FBI crosshairs over 1MDB

Goldman Sachs in FBI crosshairs over 1MDB

Inquiries into Goldman Sach's role in 1MDB are at the information-gathering stage, reports WSJ.
Never say die - Penang to rebrand, relaunch PPS

Never say die - Penang to rebrand, relaunch PPS

The new voluntary patrol unit will be known as Biro Perondaan Sukarela (BPS).
KL, Jakarta urged to jointly develop common border areas

KL, Jakarta urged to jointly develop common border areas

Proposal to cover economic, social areas raised at dialogue on common border dialogue in Kota Kinabalu.
Standing up to the perverted women-haters

Standing up to the perverted women-haters

COMMENT | Clearly, these men-to-maggots had never been breast-fed, possibly growing up staring at naked mannequins.
PKR gets the ally it deserves

PKR gets the ally it deserves

COMMENT | The decision of Islamic party PAS to team up with Perkasa places PKR in a bind.
PKR gets the ally it deserves

PKR gets the ally it deserves

COMMENT The decision of Islamic party PAS to team up with Perkasa places PKR in a bind.
1MDB claims it's no longer under probe, absolved

1MDB claims it's no longer under probe, absolved

It says those who continue making charges against the company should first provide evidence.
Walk the talk on parliamentary reforms, speaker Pandikar told

Walk the talk on parliamentary reforms, speaker Pandikar told

In making the call, PKR strategy director Sim Tze Tzin reminds him of his ‘Parliament a rubber stamp’ lament.
PAS in a huff over aid cut-off to religious schools

PAS in a huff over aid cut-off to religious schools

It makes a fuss over the alleged stopping of financial aid to two schools run by its members.
Air quality improves across most of the country

Air quality improves across most of the country

The Department of Environment reports imrpoved air pollutant index readings.
Pua: 1MDB desperate to divert from possible wrongdoings

Pua: 1MDB desperate to divert from possible wrongdoings

He notes that the fund's behaviour clearly indicates that it, not him, has a 'tidak apa' atttitude.
Selangor PAS against Perkasa cooperation

Selangor PAS against Perkasa cooperation

It clearly states that it is against any quarter that brings in racial sentiments.
Migrant rights NGO coalition slams action against refugees

Migrant rights NGO coalition slams action against refugees

Immigration Dept detained 60 of them in a operation on mainland Penang last night.
Search area for last missing Orang Asli student expanded

Search area for last missing Orang Asli student expanded

The area has been expanded from Sungai Perias to Sungai Nenggiri in Gua Musang.
Tenaga almost certain to win 1MDB power assets bid

Tenaga almost certain to win 1MDB power assets bid

Rival bidder Hong Kong-listed CGN Meiya Power Holidings has dropped out.
Charges against us outlandish, say Khairuddin and Chang

Charges against us outlandish, say Khairuddin and Chang

Sabotaging the banking sector by lodging police reports is ridiculous, even for a banana republic, they say.
When gov’t and toll operators gang up

When gov’t and toll operators gang up

YOURSAY | ‘This is a strategic move by the government to penalise the urban masses.’
Research to help patients with brain trauma, dementia

Research to help patients with brain trauma, dementia

The Malaysian Node of the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility is to kick this off.
'Mahathir's 'sinister seven' out to destroy Umno'

'Mahathir's 'sinister seven' out to destroy Umno'

Umno man says they did one thing when in power, but another when they no longer hold gov’t posts.
Arul and 1MDB still speaking with forked tongue

Arul and 1MDB still speaking with forked tongue

YOURSAY | ‘What do you mean Sarawak Report produced the real thing ‘in this case’?’
Najib knows what MCA wants and dangles the carrot

Najib knows what MCA wants and dangles the carrot

YOURSAY | ‘You scratch my back, I scratch yours aka ‘You help me, I help you.’ Familiar?’
Dr M getting a taste of his own medicine?

Dr M getting a taste of his own medicine?

COMMENT | Some say Najib is enjoying the fort which was set up by Dr M.
Concessionaires: Toll hike not solely based on profits

Concessionaires: Toll hike not solely based on profits

PSKLM says it is also to provide services and a safe and comfortable journey.
Ukraine defends not closing airspace where MH17 shot down

Ukraine defends not closing airspace where MH17 shot down

It was unaware that anti-aircraft weapons were being used and that planes could be under threat.
Buk missile killed 3 MH17 crew instantly, caused plane to break up

Buk missile killed 3 MH17 crew instantly, caused plane to break up

The nose separated first, followed by a section of the tail and rear fuselage.
10 ways to boost confidence

10 ways to boost confidence

We, the people, must push for these things.
But did Muhyiddin ask you to abuse Sosma?

But did Muhyiddin ask you to abuse Sosma?

YOURSAY | ‘In a single tweet, Abdul Rahman has clearly stated that he lacks integrity.’
How much will toll hike add to your monthly expenses?

How much will toll hike add to your monthly expenses?

Calculate your additional expenses and share your experience with Malaysiakini.
Umno grassroots unhappy, want toll hike reviewed

Umno grassroots unhappy, want toll hike reviewed

They point out that time is not right, coming in the wake of GST and ringgit's drop.