Archive - 24 October 2015

Stern action against Syiah followers, Jais warns

Stern action against Syiah followers, Jais warns

The dep't says Syiah ideology deviates from true Islamic faith.
Tok Pa: More development in K’tan than in Budget 2016 list

Tok Pa: More development in K’tan than in Budget 2016 list

He says EPU will list out all federal-funded projects, distribute to relevant parties in the state.
Ku Li: Budget 2016 best package for the people

Ku Li: Budget 2016 best package for the people

He says it met most targets, except in one or two matters.
Minister: Budget cuts will train varsities to be more efficient

Minister: Budget cuts will train varsities to be more efficient

He says it will not affect the ministry in the efficient promotion of education.
Muhyiddin calls Umno leaders 'cowards' for abandoning him

Muhyiddin calls Umno leaders 'cowards' for abandoning him

'I am the only one speaking up; what are the others doing?' asks the sacked DPM.
Adenan: Vote me means vote Najib? I've nothing to do with 1MDB

Adenan: Vote me means vote Najib? I've nothing to do with 1MDB

The chief minister says this in a meeting with Sarawakians in Kuala Lumpur.
Subsidy cuts and other things Najib didn't tell you in Budget 2016

Subsidy cuts and other things Najib didn't tell you in Budget 2016

Malaysiakini uncovers the hidden ‘costs’ by scrutinising ministries which suffer the worst cuts.
It’s not a ‘Robin Hood’ budget, says Treasury sec-gen

It’s not a ‘Robin Hood’ budget, says Treasury sec-gen

He says more tax from high-income bracket will only bring in RM400 million in revenue.
26 areas nationwide with unhealthy air

26 areas nationwide with unhealthy air

Twenty-six areas in the country still recorded unhealthy air as at 1pm today.
Dr M is hurled against his authoritarian past

Dr M is hurled against his authoritarian past

COMMENT | It's a deadweight in the former premier's attempts at unseating a shrewd imitator.
Public can view panda cub in two to three weeks

Public can view panda cub in two to three weeks

The cub is now two months old and weighs almost five kilogrammes.
'Regrettable, malicious' that budget snubbed Penang, says Guan Eng

'Regrettable, malicious' that budget snubbed Penang, says Guan Eng

UPDATED 3.38PM | Penang CM bemoans that Penang's needs ignored despite contributing RM6.5 billion in taxes.
MP warns of varsity fee hike after heavy cuts in Budget 2016

MP warns of varsity fee hike after heavy cuts in Budget 2016

UPDATED 5.09PM | PKR Bayan Baru MP says belt tightening in higher education likely passed on to students fees.
Who owns park reserve land in Taman Metropolitan?

Who owns park reserve land in Taman Metropolitan?

In our last statement , the Kepong Citizen Network (KCN) highlighted that Taman Metropolitan Kepong was designated as a public recreational area in the Draft Kuala Lumpur 2020 City Plan. However, 20.92 acres or around 10 percent of the public recreational land was degazetted in June 2015 to pave way for a mixed development project.
Can Malaysia withstand external headwinds?

Can Malaysia withstand external headwinds?

In the last year or so, the Malaysian economy has been affected by two main external headwinds. Firstly, the fall in commodities prices has dented the country’s finances. Secondly, the possibility of US increasing its interest rate has caused some repatriation of foreign investment funds, thus affecting investment climate and ringgit’s value against major currencies.
Suhakam visits Anwar following complaints on mistreatment

Suhakam visits Anwar following complaints on mistreatment

They await the ministry's response on allegations he is not receivinig rightful medical care.
PM's Dept gets record budget but royal allowances slashed

PM's Dept gets record budget but royal allowances slashed

At RM20.3 billion, it makes up 7.6pct of the total budget. This when several other gov't services suffer deep cuts.
'Save Najib' budget cloaks heavy cuts with sprinkling of goodies

'Save Najib' budget cloaks heavy cuts with sprinkling of goodies

Perak DAP says it's an austerity budget with deep cuts to key services.
13 Negri Umno branches urge Najib to quit to save party

13 Negri Umno branches urge Najib to quit to save party

UPDATED 5.49PM | Teluk Kemang grassroots urge Najib to bite the bullet and do what's best for party.
Azmin: Budget 2016 bad news for economic growth

Azmin: Budget 2016 bad news for economic growth

S'gor MB says it fails to provide the 'shot in the arm' the economy badly needs.
Zuraida: 'Rawang Move' to oust Azmin an Umno tall tale

Zuraida: 'Rawang Move' to oust Azmin an Umno tall tale

PKR Wanita chief derides social media rumour that ex-Umno man Saifuddin Abdullah to replace Azmin as MB .
Kadir mocks PAS MPs for being uninterested in Najib's RM2.6b

Kadir mocks PAS MPs for being uninterested in Najib's RM2.6b

Veteran newsman wonders why some stood by as opposition MPs protest in Parliament.
Najib's austerity budget like giving painkillers for cancer

Najib's austerity budget like giving painkillers for cancer

Bukit Mertajam MP notes heavy cuts in several important sectors in favour of bandaid handouts.
My thanks to Malaysia

My thanks to Malaysia

The least I can do is try to help rid it of its curse.
Identify source of floods, don’t just throw money at the problem

Identify source of floods, don’t just throw money at the problem

An environmentalist welcomes RM730m for flood mitigation, but wants more done.
DNA tests confirm remains of two Orang Asli pupils

DNA tests confirm remains of two Orang Asli pupils

Police say body found on Oct 7 was Linda Rosli, while skeletal remains was from Haikal.
Better be childish than be a thief or thug

Better be childish than be a thief or thug

YOURSAY | ‘We need to be the child who says the emperor is naked…’.
A Vision 2020 budget, cheers Penang BN; lame, says Amanah

A Vision 2020 budget, cheers Penang BN; lame, says Amanah

Affordable homes pointless if buyers can't get loans, lament Penang Amanah.
Azalina defends suspension, ample time for Lim to apologise

Azalina defends suspension, ample time for Lim to apologise

Minister rubbishes claims that Lim had no chance to explain remark against speaker.
Najib, Rosmah want suit heard without calling witnesses

Najib, Rosmah want suit heard without calling witnesses

They are applying for suit against Nga to be heard without having to call for witnesses.
When all else fails, Mara boss resorted to mud-slinging

When all else fails, Mara boss resorted to mud-slinging

YOURSAY | ‘Annuar deserved it. Some old man still refuses to grow up.’
Fomca urges gov't to move away from BR1M handouts

Fomca urges gov't to move away from BR1M handouts

Deputy president suggests that in the long-term, it may be better to opt for food coupons.
Analyst hails 'middle class' M40 category in Budget

Analyst hails 'middle class' M40 category in Budget

M40 refers to the middle 40pct with household income of between RM3,860 and RM8,319.
Najib may rule for 22 years, thanks to Dr M

Najib may rule for 22 years, thanks to Dr M

YOURSAY | ‘How to speak up when their mouths are stuffed with ringgit notes?’
Tipping the scales - have our courts lost the balance?

Tipping the scales - have our courts lost the balance?

COMMENT | Five cases suggest reluctance to play proper role as guardians of fundamental liberties.
Budget 2016 handouts patronising for natives, says Joas

Budget 2016 handouts patronising for natives, says Joas

The NGO laments it doesn’t fund long-term changes, such as revamping their education system.
Najib’s plan is working - for him, not Malaysia

Najib’s plan is working - for him, not Malaysia

YOURSAY | ‘Najib, the people have a plan for you too. Go figure this one out.’
2015-10-23

2015-10-23

27 areas record unhealthy API tonight

27 areas record unhealthy API tonight

The worst at 142 is in Bakar Arang in Sungai Petani, Kedah.