Archive - 25 October 2015

Faster Internet with RM1.2b in Budget 2016

Faster Internet with RM1.2b in Budget 2016

Broadband speed in rural areas to go up to 20mbps and up to 100Mbps in urban areas.

Umno grooms orators to take on opposition speakers

Umno grooms orators to take on opposition speakers

This is in preparation for the 14th general election campaign, Umno info chief Ahmad Maslan says.
Fuel spillage forces KLIA2 bay closures

Fuel spillage forces KLIA2 bay closures

The clean-up is under way while the airport operates as per normal, MAHB says.
UTM to continue to collaborate with Imperial College

UTM to continue to collaborate with Imperial College

The collaboration is on the study and research of low carbon transport technologies.
SK Tohoi pupils buried in single grave as per Temiar custom

SK Tohoi pupils buried in single grave as per Temiar custom

They were Ika Ayel, seven, Haikal Yaakob, eight, Linda Rosli, eight, and Juvina David, seven. Sasa Sobrie, eight, is still missing.
Silat national defence mechanism, PM declares

Silat national defence mechanism, PM declares

He reiterates that it is the country's third line of defence, and urges youths to participate.
All schools to open tomorrow despite haze

All schools to open tomorrow despite haze

Four areas - Pasir Gudang, Banting, Port Klang and Shah Alam still record 'unhealthy' API readings.
Ali Rustam: Silat group ready for war, if challenged

Ali Rustam: Silat group ready for war, if challenged

UPDATED 7.57PM | The National Silat Federation chief says this when speaking of the Sept 16 red shirt rally it organised.
'Just 13 branches?' Umno veep pooh-poohs 'Najib quit' call

'Just 13 branches?' Umno veep pooh-poohs 'Najib quit' call

Zahid says Umno has 20,000 branches nationwide, when asked of the Teluk Kemang 13.
Try convening Pakatan Rakyat meeting, Pua derides PAS

Try convening Pakatan Rakyat meeting, Pua derides PAS

UPDATED 7.29PM | DAP publicity chief says it should call for a presidential council meeting and see who attends.
Deepavali bazaar row - Pua hoped for PKR action on members

Deepavali bazaar row - Pua hoped for PKR action on members

UPDATED 7.15PM | He said this when asked why he took the Deepavali bazaar spat public, and did not resolve the issue internally.
DPM changes tune, says Budget 2016 not for S'wak polls

DPM changes tune, says Budget 2016 not for S'wak polls

He now says and higher allocations for Sabah and Sarawak is because the states need it.
Leaked minutes appear authentic, says 1MDB boss

Leaked minutes appear authentic, says 1MDB boss

UPDATED 8.17PM | This includes one on Oct 3, 2009 that showed the board demanding RM700 mil from PSI JV back.
Zahid says those who don't back Najib can leave Umno

Zahid says those who don't back Najib can leave Umno

UPDATED 6.59PM | He was asked of Muhyiddin's claim that Dr M wanted Muhyiddin as PM, not Najib.
Excited over RM137b investments in Budget 2016? Think again

Excited over RM137b investments in Budget 2016? Think again

MP SPEAKS | Much of it are existing projects, which may costing the rakyat in the long run if they do take off.
So, where did the RM2.6 billion go? Tell us, Najib

So, where did the RM2.6 billion go? Tell us, Najib

COMMENT | Placards in Parliament reflect rakyat wanting truth on diversion of funds to PM's accounts and on 1MDB.
'Budget 2016 taxing the people to save the gov't'

'Budget 2016 taxing the people to save the gov't'

Penang CM Lim Guan Eng raps gov't for taking RM21b from the rakyat, but giving back only RM764m.
Poll showing M’sians shunning local varsities alarming

Poll showing M’sians shunning local varsities alarming

It is alarming to note that Malaysian students prefer to study abroad with a view of obtaining a permanent resident (PR) status upon graduation, according to a survey findings released by Anderson Market Analytics last week. The government needs to urgently arrest the declining standards in our ivory towers or risk more talent flowing out of the country.
Migrant workers should be given better protection

Migrant workers should be given better protection

Thanks to the Malaysian government’s denial of the right to redress, the oppression and exploitation of migrant workers continues unabated. Among the latest predatory employers to take advantage of this situation is a subsidiary of a Malaysia-based conglomerate.
Umany urges MPs to reject Budget 2016

Umany urges MPs to reject Budget 2016

The Universiti Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) deems that Budget 2016 is clichéd and corny. Najib Abdul Razak’s government does not make any audacious reformative move to solve the economic malaise, but gives political candies and distribute our nation’s resources as he pleases to get political support instead.
Inviting 1MDB chief not an endorsement, says MCA

Inviting 1MDB chief not an endorsement, says MCA

UPDATED 4.09PM | Deputy chief Wee Ka Siong stresses inviting him to their forum is merely to brief members on 1MDB.
PAS man calls placard-brandishing MPs 'worse than children'

PAS man calls placard-brandishing MPs 'worse than children'

Zuhdi Marzuki slams Harapan MPs for holding up the 'Where's the RM2.6b' placards in Parliament.

Saddening: Muhyiddin's rating of 1MDB chief's explanation to cabinet

Saddening: Muhyiddin's rating of 1MDB chief's explanation to cabinet

Former DPM says it was brief, unsatisfactory, and lacked substance as no numbers were presented.
Isa: Umno branches broke agreement in urging Najib to quit

Isa: Umno branches broke agreement in urging Najib to quit

Telok Kemang Umno division chief says at Umno delegates meeting, it was unanimously decided to stand behind Najib.
Razlan Rafii - Umno 'thug' or misunderstood modern man?

Razlan Rafii - Umno 'thug' or misunderstood modern man?

MALAYSIANSKINI |Not everything is so black and white with the FT Umno Youth chief.

Najib didn’t want to betray Pak Lah, Muhyiddin reminded

Najib didn’t want to betray Pak Lah, Muhyiddin reminded

Salleh Keruak tells Umno deputy to get his party history right.
Najib’s greatest enemy is the one in PM’s seat

Najib’s greatest enemy is the one in PM’s seat

YOURSAY | ‘Najib has been doing a great job in destroying the nation's image.’
Gerakan Youth chief puts foot in mouth, again

Gerakan Youth chief puts foot in mouth, again

YOURSAY | ‘If it’s 'gaji buta' for not attending Parliament, then no one can beat Najib.’

Zunar on why his book has become a national threat...

Zunar on why his book has become a national threat...

COMMENT | ‘Only cartoon characters are afraid of cartoons,’ he says.
Pakatan Rakyat lives on with PKR help, says PAS

Pakatan Rakyat lives on with PKR help, says PAS

UPDATED 12.25PM | It’s a tale of two Pakatans as PAS says they will rebuild Pakatan Rakyat minus DAP.
No school due to haze? Not at Cempaka

No school due to haze? Not at Cempaka

The private school chain beats the haze as lessons continue, ‘virtually’ from home.
Najib using Mahathirism to hold on to power

Najib using Mahathirism to hold on to power

YOURSAY | ‘Did Mahathir foresee this before? Majority of Malaysians did.’

22 spots with ‘unhealthy’ API readings, Port Klang worst

22 spots with ‘unhealthy’ API readings, Port Klang worst

Port Klang recorded the highest API reading, at 147.