Archive - 6 November 2015

AG’s Chambers complaint led to Malaysiakini, Star raids

AG’s Chambers complaint led to Malaysiakini, Star raids

The chambers is said to have taken offence to the reports on a ‘transfer’ of an MACC officer.
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Arul: It's Pua who ran and hid behind the speaker

Arul: It's Pua who ran and hid behind the speaker

I accepted the challenge unconditionally, but he ran away, the 1MDB chief says in an interview.
10y ago
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Police uncover 'African Scam', two Nigerians arrested

Police uncover 'African Scam', two Nigerians arrested

The two are students, who allegedly cheated an engineer in Subang Jaya of RM47,000.
10y ago
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PM: Indians not 'pendatang', so MIC mustn’t have caste politics

PM: Indians not 'pendatang', so MIC mustn’t have caste politics

The BN member must include all sections of the Indian community, the prime minister says.
10y ago
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Foreign control over power assets to rescue 1MDB?

Foreign control over power assets to rescue 1MDB?

Pandan MP raises possibility PM may do this out of desperation for funds to cover 1MDB debts.
10y ago
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Dr M: If 'no crisis', why is Putrajaya crying 'saboteurs'?

Dr M: If 'no crisis', why is Putrajaya crying 'saboteurs'?

If all is fine, former PM Dr M wants to know, why arrest people for sabotaging banking system?
10y ago
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PAS accuses Husam of sabotage after unity gov't claim

PAS accuses Husam of sabotage after unity gov't claim

UPDATED 7.09PM | Husam accused Hadi of brokering a unity gov't in Selangor.
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Police, MCMC raid Malaysiakini, seize computer

Police, MCMC raid Malaysiakini, seize computer

A team of some 10 officers raided the news portal’s office this evening.
10y ago
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TPPA can block minimum wage hikes, opponents warn

TPPA can block minimum wage hikes, opponents warn

UPDATED 7.45PM | This can be done under the Investor-State Dispute Settlement suit, says Bantah TPPA.
10y ago
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Azmin: I know nothing of PAS-Umno S'gor unity gov't

Azmin: I know nothing of PAS-Umno S'gor unity gov't

'I don't meddle. That's the politics of other parties,' he says.
10y ago
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Arul to decide on debate with Rafizi, says 1MDB chairperson

Arul to decide on debate with Rafizi, says 1MDB chairperson

UPDATED 7.55PM | But Lodin declines to comment whether debate will help company explain the issues better. 
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Drop all politically-motivated charges, says Bersih

Drop all politically-motivated charges, says Bersih

Bersih says the politically-motivated charges clamp on rights to gather and protest peacefully.
10y ago
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Amanah: DAP eyeing 8 seats as it lacks confidence in PAS

Amanah: DAP eyeing 8 seats as it lacks confidence in PAS

UPDATED 4.50PM | Khalid Samad claims move shows DAP believes PAS cannot retain the Selangor seats in next GE.

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Deepavali advert from beer company riles Hindu Sangam

Deepavali advert from beer company riles Hindu Sangam

Chief Mohan says it indirectly encourages people to drink during the festive season.

10y ago
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Myanmar polls can’t be considered inclusive or credible

Myanmar polls can’t be considered inclusive or credible

The legitimacy of Myanmar’s upcoming general election, scheduled for this Sunday, Nov 8, has already been profoundly undermined by government decisions in the lead-up to the poll, Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) said today.
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Tobacco tax increase will deter minors from smoking

Tobacco tax increase will deter minors from smoking

The Malaysian Women’s Action for Tobacco Control & Health (MyWatch) welcomes the government’s announcement in increasing tobacco tax by 40 percent. We say Syabas for the substantial increase!
10y ago
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Ministers still guilty of parliamentary truancy, says Azalina

Ministers still guilty of parliamentary truancy, says Azalina

The just-minted parliamentary affairs minister takes to task absent and rude MPs.
10y ago
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Engku Naimah Engku Taib sworn in as senator

Engku Naimah Engku Taib sworn in as senator

The former headmaster holds a BEd (TESL) degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia.
10y ago
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Dr M: Police asked questions, I said I won't answer

Dr M: Police asked questions, I said I won't answer

Mahathir also dismisses speculation that he will once again quit Umno.

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Some good news for Penangites to overcome GST

Some good news for Penangites to overcome GST

Penangites who own low-cost and low-medium cost homes will be exempted from paying assessment next year.
10y ago
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Arul to brief Umno on 1MDB, opposition can attend too

Arul to brief Umno on 1MDB, opposition can attend too

Apart from 1MDB, the briefing session will also be on Budget 2016 and the TPPA.
10y ago
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Clash of cultures as Taiwan meets China

Clash of cultures as Taiwan meets China

Stark difference in political cultures will be on display when the two leaders meet.
10y ago
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Saravanan loses race for MIC No 2

Saravanan loses race for MIC No 2

UPDATED 4.16PM | Perak state assembly speaker SK Devamany wins the deputy presidency by 17 votes.
10y ago
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Zunar files challenge to nine sedition charges

Zunar files challenge to nine sedition charges

The application poses constitutional questions on whether the Sedition Act infringes on basic rights.
10y ago
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Ban vape now, it is dangerous

Ban vape now, it is dangerous

The Malaysian Consumers Movement (MCM) welcomes the recent raids by the Health Ministry on vape stores nationwide confiscating vape liquids and e-cigarettes containing nicotine, justifying the action under the same laws as tobacco products, including the implementation of excise tax.
10y ago
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Penang tables RM292.13m deficit budget for 2016

Penang tables RM292.13m deficit budget for 2016

UPDATED 1.12PM | The state has been tabling a deficit budget since 2008, says Penang CM.
10y ago
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Saving ‘Private’ Islam

Saving ‘Private’ Islam

Radical rephrasing of the question needed.
10y ago
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I am humbled by proposal to make me DPM, says Husam

I am humbled by proposal to make me DPM, says Husam

But he adds that he's not contesting to become PM or DPM.
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PAS rearguard action is cover for Hadi

PAS rearguard action is cover for Hadi

COMMENT | Job of party’s lesser lights is to provide defensive space for erratic president.
10y ago
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Cops quiz Mahathir, lawyer tightlipped on details

Cops quiz Mahathir, lawyer tightlipped on details

UPDATED 1.30PM | Lawyer Haniff Khatri says investigation is not specific to any particular issue.
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T’ganu MB happy to have Hadi as BN state’s adviser

T’ganu MB happy to have Hadi as BN state’s adviser

MB Ahmad Razif welcomes PAS chief’s offer of non-partisan cooperation in running state, reports NST.
10y ago
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Building project in Tambun raising anxiety

Building project in Tambun raising anxiety

COMMENT | A project allegedly did not have a proper building plan, but work had started.
10y ago
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Tanjung MP claims trial to sedition charge

Tanjung MP claims trial to sedition charge

But DAP's Ng Wei Aik vows to continue writing and speaking up for the people.
10y ago
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Close to 50% of Cancer Patients in Malaysia Experience Financial Catastrophe

Close to 50% of Cancer Patients in Malaysia Experience Financial Catastrophe

Cancer coverage can play a major role in lessening patients’ financial burden while contributing to better medical outcomes
10y ago
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Measles cases increase three-fold, says Health DG

Measles cases increase three-fold, says Health DG

Two children died due to measles this year, compared to one death last year.
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M’sian on death row in S’pore granted 11th hour stay

M’sian on death row in S’pore granted 11th hour stay

Kho Jabing’s lawyer had filed a last-minute motion on Wednesday, reports CNA.
10y ago
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M’sia keeps rate on hold amid growth risks, weak ringgit

M’sia keeps rate on hold amid growth risks, weak ringgit

Bank Negara Malaysia kept the overnight policy rate at 3.25 percent.
10y ago
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Tuan Ibrahim: PAS still working to kick out Umno

Tuan Ibrahim: PAS still working to kick out Umno

The PAS deputy president says Umno has done a lot of damage to the country.
10y ago
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Give Arul chance to defend 1MDB in PAC, Gerakan tells Rafizi

Give Arul chance to defend 1MDB in PAC, Gerakan tells Rafizi

Speaker clearly said Arul Kanda is not allowed to debate publicly before PAC hearing, says MP.
10y ago
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Hadi offered to form S'gor gov't with Umno, claims Husam

Hadi offered to form S'gor gov't with Umno, claims Husam

UPDATED 12.30PM | He says Hadi openly admitted to this move when asked, possibly during MB crisis.
10y ago
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M’sian books still walk on wild side at Frankfurt book fair

M’sian books still walk on wild side at Frankfurt book fair

COMMENT | Sad that while other nations showed off books, M'sia showed off nasi lemak and lontong.
10y ago
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Show more respect for House traditions, DAP tells PM

Show more respect for House traditions, DAP tells PM

Najib should show up on Nov 16, last day of ministerial winding-up debate on budget, says Kit Siang.
10y ago
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Is Hasan trying to outdo Pandikar in gagging Pua?

Is Hasan trying to outdo Pandikar in gagging Pua?

YOURSAY | ‘The acceptance of the debate was a bluff. It was never meant to happen.’
10y ago
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High graft risk rating threatens Esscom effectiveness

High graft risk rating threatens Esscom effectiveness

Bukit Katil MP says with billions in budget, TI’s corruption risk assessment not assuring news.
10y ago
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Let’s have the ‘great debate’ in Parliament instead

Let’s have the ‘great debate’ in Parliament instead

COMMENT | It is only in Parliament that the sordid tale of 1MDB can be ventilated and decisively settled.
10y ago
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If Annuar has ‘T’, he should debate Rafizi over Mara

If Annuar has ‘T’, he should debate Rafizi over Mara

YOURSAY | ‘And why not a debate between Mahathir and Najib and see who has 'T'?’
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Minister’s ‘go back to kampung’ notion draws contempt

Minister’s ‘go back to kampung’ notion draws contempt

Rahman Dahlan’s comments on avoiding rising costs elicit disbelief and bemusement on street.

9y ago
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Pandikar not-so Amin and not-so Mulia

Pandikar not-so Amin and not-so Mulia

YOURSAY | ‘He scandalises his office by offering to resign like a schoolboy bereft of personal dignity.’
10y ago
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First raid the DPP’s home, then promote him

First raid the DPP’s home, then promote him

YOURSAY | ‘Maybe the SOP is to ransack an officer's home before promoting him.’
10y ago
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Sad state of nation fired viral song, says composer

Sad state of nation fired viral song, says composer

The young Bob Dylan’s 'Mana Hilang 2.6 Bintang' hopes to inspire others to speak up about country’s ills.
10y ago
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Why the ‘squid’ and 1MDB chief face-off won’t happen

Why the ‘squid’ and 1MDB chief face-off won’t happen

I shan’t use the term ‘debate’, one which very many people have been using to refer to the much-anticipated imagined event that is supposed to occur sometime between now and Armageddon.
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