Archive - 18 October 2015

Schools in several states ordered to close tomorrow due to haze

Schools in several states ordered to close tomorrow due to haze

This involves all schools in Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Putrajaya, S'gor, KL, Tawau, Kuching and Samarahan.

DAP: Wan Azizah should submit no-confidence motion, not others

DAP: Wan Azizah should submit no-confidence motion, not others

Guan Eng urges PJ Selatan MP to withdraw his submission for tabling the motion against Najib.
Some friendly advice for my friend YB Tony Pua

Some friendly advice for my friend YB Tony Pua

From his recent Facebook postings I can see that my friend and colleague in Parliament, YB Tony Pua, member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya Utara, seems quite upset, in particular, with two division level leaders of PKR from Kelana Jaya division, naming them as “a Samy” and “a Murali” and calling them “gangsters” and “disgraceful thugs”.
'BN pre-council meeting at PM's residence normal practice'

'BN pre-council meeting at PM's residence normal practice'

Nazri says, among others, they will discuss the bills to be tabled and controversial issues.

Najib: Kg Baru must have status to be proud of

Najib: Kg Baru must have status to be proud of

He says Malays must be associated with success and not low social or economic status.
Hadi demurs on no-confidence vote, but his sec-gen affirms

Hadi demurs on no-confidence vote, but his sec-gen affirms

COMMENT | Takiyuddin signals support but PAS supremo equivocates on no-confidence motion against the PM.

Gerakan man thrashes 'Umno's low-class ministers'

Gerakan man thrashes 'Umno's low-class ministers'

He says their racist and extreme remarks have made BN the laughing stock of the country.
What to expect in this Parliament sitting?

What to expect in this Parliament sitting?

As the August House reconvenes tomorrow, Malaysiakini has compiled a list of hot issues to watch out for.
Red shirts 'Save Selangor' rally flops

Red shirts 'Save Selangor' rally flops

UPDATED 7.14PM | Less than 200 turned out in support of Umno division chief Jamal Yunos at Ampang Umno headquarters today.
Amanah state leaders to lodge reports over fake SMS

Amanah state leaders to lodge reports over fake SMS

The fake messages asking about desire to join Amanah were allegedly sent to PAS members, says sec-gen.
TPPA - a horror story!

TPPA - a horror story!

The opportunity to air our views about the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is still on. I do hope Malaysians of all walks of life will write or get their views heard whether agreeing or otherwise.
Haze-hit areas with unhealthy API levels climb to 14

Haze-hit areas with unhealthy API levels climb to 14

UPDATED 5.11PM | Areas in Selangor, Klang Valley, Negri Sembilan and East Malaysia record unhealthy API readings at 2pm.

Chinese not 'pendatang', Najib tells Gerakan

Chinese not 'pendatang', Najib tells Gerakan

He also reiterates Chinese education in the country will continue to exist.
Bring back protection for Muslim women, urges SIS

Bring back protection for Muslim women, urges SIS

NGO Sisters in Islam wants gov't to act swiftly to ensure amendments made to Islamic Family Law Act.
Opposition also raises charges, says Najib

Opposition also raises charges, says Najib

UPDATED 3.18PM | Responding to toll hikes, Najib points out Penang has raised development charges,water tariffs, and parking fees.
Something fishy with the Zam-Zahid hug

Something fishy with the Zam-Zahid hug

YOURSAY | ‘Why would a deputy prime minister bother to visit a retired politician?’
PM laments tearing hair over 'most difficult budget'

PM laments tearing hair over 'most difficult budget'

UPDATED 2.58PM | Najib says with oil revenue falling steeply, he has to find ways to raise revenue or cut back on expenses.
Ex-1MDB boss must explain US$700mil debacle

Ex-1MDB boss must explain US$700mil debacle

MP SPEAKS | If ex-CEO Sharul Halmi can't explain why he acted without approval in Petrosaudi deal, he should be charged with CBT.
Najib denies police state, points to 'previous leaderships'

Najib denies police state, points to 'previous leaderships'

UPDATED 2.32PM | Premier says compare his detention record under ISA with those of his predecessors as proof.
Gerakan chief urges quick revival to PAC probe on 1MDB

Gerakan chief urges quick revival to PAC probe on 1MDB

UPDATED 1.18PM | Mah Siew Keong says 1MDB's many public statements not convincing the people, probe must swiftly continue.
Azmin’s no-show at PAS meet a relief

Azmin’s no-show at PAS meet a relief

COMMENT | The billing had him as on, but he must have had salutary second thoughts.
Refugee stories - come join Fara’s Iranian culinary class

Refugee stories - come join Fara’s Iranian culinary class

Savour the flavour of Iran in this instalment of series based on cookbook ‘A Taste From Home’.

Eagerly awaiting round 2 of Zeti vs AG

Eagerly awaiting round 2 of Zeti vs AG

YOURSAY | ‘It is better for Zeti to release a press statement to explicitly state her reasons.’

'Reality comedy' telling M'sian politics like it is

'Reality comedy' telling M'sian politics like it is

COMMENT | Author Kee Thuan Chye says books inspired by 'so much stupidity coming out of Putrajaya'.
Hadi continues to play ‘wait and see’ on PM no-confidence vote

Hadi continues to play ‘wait and see’ on PM no-confidence vote

Despite Takiyuddin’s tentative support last night, party chief remains cautious.
More antics of politicians in ‘Unbelievably Stupid Too’

More antics of politicians in ‘Unbelievably Stupid Too’

BOOK EXCERPTS | ‘He (Najib) showed the media a chicken he himself had bought for RM1.’
Will Umno nab Johor prince over secession talk?

Will Umno nab Johor prince over secession talk?

YOURSAY | ‘Yet they bayed for the blood of Sabahans who raised the issue of separation.’

Unmasking latest Sedition Act victim Khalid Ismath

Unmasking latest Sedition Act victim Khalid Ismath

FOCUS | Son of PAS member, he joined PSM and fell in love with wife at Anwar event.