Archive - 29 October 2015

S'wak gov't never neglected the Penans, says minister

S'wak gov't never neglected the Penans, says minister

James Masing says the old can still hunt while the young are encouraged to attend school.
Azalina denies Putrajaya dodging RM2.6b issue

Azalina denies Putrajaya dodging RM2.6b issue

She says it will answer all verbal and written questions on this in Parliament in one go.

Anti-graft panel gives thumbs up to S’wak CM

Anti-graft panel gives thumbs up to S’wak CM

Chairperson Johan Jaafar says many of Adenan's actions met their expectations.
Putrajaya lauds Azmin's approval of three highways in S'gor

Putrajaya lauds Azmin's approval of three highways in S'gor

Works Minister Fadilah Yusof says it is in the interest of the people.
Salleh: RTM can broadcast Pua vs Arul live on TV

Salleh: RTM can broadcast Pua vs Arul live on TV

But 1MDB's Arul will only agree if Pua resigns from the PAC.
Noh Omar: No need for conditions in Pua vs Arul showdown

Noh Omar: No need for conditions in Pua vs Arul showdown

Pua's status as a PAC member makes no difference, says the S'gor Umno chief.
‘Join DAP to fight for Orang Asli’s rights’

‘Join DAP to fight for Orang Asli’s rights’

Party supremo suggests the indigenous community use political parties to fight discrimination.
NEP has made M’sia more stable, says PSM leader

NEP has made M’sia more stable, says PSM leader

Dr Jeyakumar argues despite the flaws, the policy has created a more critical Malay middle class.
'RTM news crew punished over photo of PM'

'RTM news crew punished over photo of PM'

UPDATED 11.40PM | The directive - issued by RTM's management yesterday - is on both Mandarin news at 12pm and 8pm.
Jakarta to tighten entry requirements for workers to M’sia

Jakarta to tighten entry requirements for workers to M’sia

This is to avoid dumping of Indonesian workers in that country.
China to abolish one-child policy

China to abolish one-child policy

In future, all couples will be allowed to have two children, the Xinhua report says.
Muhyiddin tight-lipped over suspension move

Muhyiddin tight-lipped over suspension move

Umno deputy president says he is ignorant of any action the party may have in store for him.
Ku Nan: Probe against Umno seven for good of party

Ku Nan: Probe against Umno seven for good of party

‘We don’t want to have enemies from within like ‘termites’, says the Umno sec-gen.
PAS not 'dancing closer' to Umno for unity gov't

PAS not 'dancing closer' to Umno for unity gov't

Penang PAS chief says this is an old issue as the matter of unity government does not arise at all.
'Pua may seek revenge in PAC if Arul embarrasses him in debate'

'Pua may seek revenge in PAC if Arul embarrasses him in debate'

This may happen if Pua loses badly, sugggests Gerakan secretary-general Liang Teck Meng.
MACC still hasn't questioned Najib on RM2.6b, two months later

MACC still hasn't questioned Najib on RM2.6b, two months later

In a written parliamentary reply,  Paul Low says the graft buster will do so when it is needed.

Umno leaders mum on purported Muhyiddin suspension

Umno leaders mum on purported Muhyiddin suspension

They're silent on mounting speculation that the Umno No 2 will be suspended by the ruling party soon.
Opposition wants MACC to probe RM76.5m in repairs at KLIA2

Opposition wants MACC to probe RM76.5m in repairs at KLIA2

MACC accepts report of nine MPs who request it search for elements of graft and crime.
Pandikar: Parliament punished Lim, not me

Pandikar: Parliament punished Lim, not me

UPDATED 5.53PM | Dewan Rakyat speaker says DAP supremo’s suspension is not personal.
Muhyiddin's camp braces for possible suspension

Muhyiddin's camp braces for possible suspension

Some see him as a stumbling block for Ahmad Zahid to become the next PM.
Najib may not survive full term, says Kit Siang

Najib may not survive full term, says Kit Siang

UPDATED 9.56PM | DAP leader says PM appears to be facing an intensified challenge from within his party.
‘Zahid, prove there is no ‘wave of repression’ in Malaysia’

‘Zahid, prove there is no ‘wave of repression’ in Malaysia’

Penang chief minister dares DPM to show Human Rights Watch's 'crackdown' allegation is wrong.
Singapore man killed in aromatherapy explosion

Singapore man killed in aromatherapy explosion

A diffuser, used at night to dispel haze, caused an explosion and fire.
Vaping 95pct safer than smoking, UK Health Dept reiterates

Vaping 95pct safer than smoking, UK Health Dept reiterates

There is no or negligible formaldehyde release, says review.
MP wants RTM to cover 1MDB, RM2.6b questions live

MP wants RTM to cover 1MDB, RM2.6b questions live

Are ministers and deputy ministers ready to answer during the live broadcast from Parliament, he asks.
118 flash flood victims evacuated in Pantai Remis

118 flash flood victims evacuated in Pantai Remis

Three hours of downpour yesterday evening caused the nearby river to overflow.
Guan Eng: Home minister, ROS out to undermine DAP

Guan Eng: Home minister, ROS out to undermine DAP

They are abusing their political powers in an attempt to curb our influence, he charges.
MACC raids firm linked to BN's election campaign?

MACC raids firm linked to BN's election campaign?

Firm claims no raid, but a report says MACC seized documents related to GE13 campaign.
Nazri echoes 1MDB boss, Pua must quit PAC before quizzing Arul

Nazri echoes 1MDB boss, Pua must quit PAC before quizzing Arul

It will be conflict of interest is the MP does not quit, says Umno minister Nazri Aziz.
Ramesh offers to be moderator in Pua vs Arul debate

Ramesh offers to be moderator in Pua vs Arul debate

The NGO leader says he's volunteering himself in the interest of the rakyat.
M’sia seeks more classes in English as proficiency drops

M’sia seeks more classes in English as proficiency drops

The government has flip-flopped on policies for English for over a decade.
Budget faces judgment day as DanaInfra sells sukuk

Budget faces judgment day as DanaInfra sells sukuk

The jury is out on Najib Abdul Razak’s budget, outlined last Friday.
'Too early to study a law to ban e-cigarettes'

'Too early to study a law to ban e-cigarettes'

So says Hilmi Yahaya, and in saying so, he contradicts his boss the health minister.
'Nazri misinterpreted PAS willingness to work with BN'

'Nazri misinterpreted PAS willingness to work with BN'

Takiyuddin says PAS will work on issue-by-issue basis, not on political collaboration.
Foreign ownership bogey over Edra sale

Foreign ownership bogey over Edra sale

KINIBIZ | The question, however, is whether these fears are really justified.
Keep your nose out, PAS tells Amanah

Keep your nose out, PAS tells Amanah

We have own way of doing business, says its secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan.
2015-10-29

2015-10-29

Anwar fails in defamation suit against Anifah

Anwar fails in defamation suit against Anifah

UPDATED 7.21PM | High Court says statement defamatory but Anifah has qualified privilege.
Reject super costly hospital project, Rafizi tells UiTM directors

Reject super costly hospital project, Rafizi tells UiTM directors

UPDATED 7.19PM | PKR sec-gen says it's overpriced at RM8.2 billion and should be turned down.
High Court upholds Muhdalena’s acquittal

High Court upholds Muhdalena’s acquittal

The Sessions Court had found the woman mentally unstable during the incident.
Gerakan baffled at DAP's 'obsession' with PAS

Gerakan baffled at DAP's 'obsession' with PAS

Party leader calls on the opposition to stop its 'love affairs' and sandiwara.
'PM must order 'missing' SRC duo to speedily testify before MACC'

'PM must order 'missing' SRC duo to speedily testify before MACC'

Their uncooperativeness should not be condoned, says DAP's Teo Nie Ching who's appalled by the leniency shown.
10 police reports Arul should make

10 police reports Arul should make

He should focus on replying to leakages.
Ku Li: Political party with weak leader will track members

Ku Li: Political party with weak leader will track members

UPDATED 2.20PM | He says weak leadership will also result in a political party investigating its members.

El Nino drought poses poverty challenge for Jokowi

El Nino drought poses poverty challenge for Jokowi

Crop failures caused by an El Nino drought presage more pain for Indonesia.
Good education is what raises dignity

Good education is what raises dignity

COMMENT | Inflated ego is what certain politicians are referring to.
Najib sues ex-MCA president for defamation

Najib sues ex-MCA president for defamation

UPDATED 6.27PM | Lawyer Hafarizam Harun says the lawsuit was filed yesterday.
'Ousting Muhyiddin an insult to Umno grassroots'

'Ousting Muhyiddin an insult to Umno grassroots'

Such a move, warns the Pagoh Umno Youth chief, will have an adverse impact.

Shahidan: No plot in Umno to topple Muhyiddin

Shahidan: No plot in Umno to topple Muhyiddin

The supreme council member and Perlis Umno chief says there is simply no sign of this.
No stupid excuses, be a man, Pua responds to Arul

No stupid excuses, be a man, Pua responds to Arul

UPDATE 6.38PM | He tells 1MDB boss to accept challenge without conditions as it gives Arul Kanda a chance to humiliate him.
Police probe 5 DAP leaders over toll protest flashmob

Police probe 5 DAP leaders over toll protest flashmob

Serdang MP says they were merely questioned, not being charged with anything yet. 
19pct of PJ free bus users are ex-car drivers and bikers

19pct of PJ free bus users are ex-car drivers and bikers

PJ City Bus is the first free bus introduced in Selangor state and the first to be initiated by a local council. It started operation on May 15, 2014 and gained a good response from the public especially Petaling Jaya residents. It hits average ridership of 9,000 per day.
Why should we care about the health of non-citizens?

Why should we care about the health of non-citizens?

COMMENT | Protecting non-citizens’ health is imperative for the protection of M’sians.
Brent rally fails to ignite ringgit as investors focus on Fed

Brent rally fails to ignite ringgit as investors focus on Fed

The ringgit dropped 0.7pct to 4.3015 a dollar as of 9.04am in Kuala Lumpur.
1MDB Arul accepts Pua's 'live talk show' challenge but …

1MDB Arul accepts Pua's 'live talk show' challenge but …

He says he will take part in a 'no-holds barred' live TV talk show with him on 1MDB but on one condition.
Nazri Aziz in a class of his own

Nazri Aziz in a class of his own

COMMENT | He’s difficult to pigeonhole and that helps him survive.
Diabetes Is the Leading Cause of Eye Problems in Old Age

Diabetes Is the Leading Cause of Eye Problems in Old Age

Keep the window to your world clear

The eyes, the second most complex organ after the brain, are more often than not excluded from discourses on overall health and wellness. The fact is that many do not realise the importance of maintaining eye health until it is too late.

Secession can destroy foundation of federation

Secession can destroy foundation of federation

COMMENT | This final part presents the rationale for creating a Constitutional Court with exclusive jurisdiction.
'Treaties useless if M’sia doesn’t get tough on haze'

'Treaties useless if M’sia doesn’t get tough on haze'

Putrajaya takes part of blame in continuing scourge by not enacting tough laws, says Bar Council activist.
Court fixes Nov 18 for decision on Anina's stay bid

Court fixes Nov 18 for decision on Anina's stay bid

UPDATED 1.16PM | Anina seeks stay of Najib's application to strike out her suit on RM2.6b donation.
Activist Khalid gets breather from detention for sedition

Activist Khalid gets breather from detention for sedition

He is finally granted bail - with several conditions, including surrendering his passport.
ROS probe on DAP still ongoing, says Zahid

ROS probe on DAP still ongoing, says Zahid

UPDATED 7.10PM | PARLIAMENT | Party has not complied with registrar's advice, home minister says.
Zahid: No protests called for PM to quit since 1998

Zahid: No protests called for PM to quit since 1998

PARLIAMENT | Year 1998 is when Reformasi movement began, following Anwar's sacking as DPM.
DAP: Azalina setting bad precedent with ‘Najib need not answer’

DAP: Azalina setting bad precedent with ‘Najib need not answer’

Kit Siang says in future, any minister can exercise their ‘prerogative’ not to be grilled.
UiTM refutes claim hospital will cost RM8.2b

UiTM refutes claim hospital will cost RM8.2b

The varsity says the claim by PKR veep Rafizi Ramli was not accurate.
‘PKR, get act together or you'll be shown the door’

‘PKR, get act together or you'll be shown the door’

YOURSAY | 'Voters turned off by infighting on S'gor tolled highways issue.'
Rajinikanth mania hits Malacca as ‘Kabali’ begins shooting

Rajinikanth mania hits Malacca as ‘Kabali’ begins shooting

Die-hard fans of the South Indian superstar find themselves in seventh heaven.
River pollution suspected in Gua Musang Orang Asli death

River pollution suspected in Gua Musang Orang Asli death

NGO suspects victims drank from water supply contaminated by logging and plantations.
Nasha for GMM shows moderates are few and far between

Nasha for GMM shows moderates are few and far between

YOURSAY | ‘What? Ridhuan Tee Abdullah would have been a better choice.’
HRW: Nur Jazlan’s defence of rights abuses ‘pathetic diversion’

HRW: Nur Jazlan’s defence of rights abuses ‘pathetic diversion’

Human Rights Watch says his attacks against the rights group merely trying to change subject.
Perhaps PM can ask for summary judgment in WSJ case, too

Perhaps PM can ask for summary judgment in WSJ case, too

YOURSAY | ‘Najib should file his case in US to take the Speech Act out of the equation.’
Tony Pua offers to host live talk show for 1MDB chief

Tony Pua offers to host live talk show for 1MDB chief

Question is, will Arul have the courage to accept the challenge, asks PJ Utara MP.
It’s been three weeks, still waiting for PM to sue Ling

It’s been three weeks, still waiting for PM to sue Ling

YOURSAY | ‘If someone calls me a thief in public, I would have no qualms suing him.’