Archive - 7 November 2015

After Mkini, authorities go after The Star's computer

After Mkini, authorities go after The Star's computer

The police pay The Star a second visit this morning and request to take away computer.
PM: Don't place blame entirely on gov't

PM: Don't place blame entirely on gov't

UPDATED 10.56PM | Najib says what's happening in the country are mainly due to external factors.
‘Come up with guidelines on sales of e-cigarettes’

‘Come up with guidelines on sales of e-cigarettes’

These guidelines are needed before carrying out operation against sale of e-cigarettes, says MEVTA.
Prisons Dept: Chang not placed with HIV/TB patient

Prisons Dept: Chang not placed with HIV/TB patient

Chang was placed at the prison clinic, says Prisons Department.
Putrajaya derails S'wak move to recognise UEC

Putrajaya derails S'wak move to recognise UEC

Unimas, a public university, says it could not admit candidates with UEC qualification.
Reveal steps taken to stop custodial deaths, IGP, Zahid urged

Reveal steps taken to stop custodial deaths, IGP, Zahid urged

Bar Council wants to know the measures taken to stop such deaths during the intervening 17 months.
Selcat can probe DEIG, says Azmin

Selcat can probe DEIG, says Azmin

However, he asks, what is there to probe when DEIG has yet to operate.
TPPA is finalised, but needs more explanation

TPPA is finalised, but needs more explanation

COMMENT | Malaysia has struck a good deal in TPPA under challenging circumstances.
Mahathir probe goes to AG's Chambers in two weeks, says DIGP

Mahathir probe goes to AG's Chambers in two weeks, says DIGP

Noor Rashid says police are still scrutinising the statement recorded from ex-PM yesterday.
PM, DPM's children emerge as vape defenders

PM, DPM's children emerge as vape defenders

They oppose Health Ministry's proposal to ban vaping.
Under spotlight, 2.6 Bintang singer says he's just a musician

Under spotlight, 2.6 Bintang singer says he's just a musician

I am not involved in any organisation or (political) party, says Amirudin Hizadin.
‘DPM Husam’ disclosures set off flurry

‘DPM Husam’ disclosures set off flurry

COMMENT | Revelations by the ex-PAS veep fortify need to think out of the box.
Translate TPPA into Malay for easier access for fishermen

Translate TPPA into Malay for easier access for fishermen

This is to prevent any misinterpretation of TPPA's English text, says LKIM chairperson.
Husam: Give 'yes' or 'no' answer on Hadi alliance with Umno

Husam: Give 'yes' or 'no' answer on Hadi alliance with Umno

Former PAS veep wants a clear answer, not circumvention on Selangor unity gov't.
New PAC chief more concerned with shutting up Pua, says DAP

New PAC chief more concerned with shutting up Pua, says DAP

Completing PAC probe on RM2.6b 'donation' and 1MDB scandals should be Hasan Arifin's priority, says Kit Siang.
BTN welcomes '2.6 Bintang' singer to attend its course

BTN welcomes '2.6 Bintang' singer to attend its course

But his video does not represent rakyat's voice because gov't is very caring, says its director.
BTN: 'Racism is good' slides only for research purposes

BTN: 'Racism is good' slides only for research purposes

Its chief says the controversial slides were not meant to teach, but were research materials.
IGP accuses newspaper of inciting public against cops

IGP accuses newspaper of inciting public against cops

Khalid takes offence with Sinchew report highlighting efficiency in snatch theft of fellow cop.
Nothing wrong with word 'pendatang', says BTN chief

Nothing wrong with word 'pendatang', says BTN chief

Raja Arif says the word states only a fact of history and should not be banned.
BTN: Punish those guilty of racially-charged rally

BTN: Punish those guilty of racially-charged rally

This is to prevent any chaos from happening in the country, says its chief.
Kit Siang rues double standards in Mkini, Star raids

Kit Siang rues double standards in Mkini, Star raids

UPDATED 4.15PM | He says Pakatan leaders had been on receiving end of lies for years but no action.
Anti-vax parents among cause for measles spike

Anti-vax parents among cause for measles spike

Number of cases went up to 602 compared to 235 in 2014 and 195 in 2013, says Health Ministry.
Anwar: If even Dr M hauled up, what about ordinary folk?

Anwar: If even Dr M hauled up, what about ordinary folk?

Jailed leader defends his nemesis saying he's only voicing what rakyat are asking.
Zahid warns BN against attempts to topple PM

Zahid warns BN against attempts to topple PM

He says he knows who are the MPs involved in a conspiracy to topple the govt.
Here's how early to get up to avoid tolls

Here's how early to get up to avoid tolls

Malaysiakini's experiment to test minister's advice finds road users will need to wake before 5am.
M'sia's Vanuatu graft clean-up a farfetched dream

M'sia's Vanuatu graft clean-up a farfetched dream

YOURSAY | ‘Don’t expect the Vanuatu situation to happen in Malaysia.'
Forget Arul vs Pua, let Najib debate Dr M

Forget Arul vs Pua, let Najib debate Dr M

YOURSAY | ‘That would be a poetic pairing - the past and the present of Malaysia's hopes.’
Mustapa’s responses on medicines, IP rights and investments

Mustapa’s responses on medicines, IP rights and investments

I would like to thank members of the public, various NGOs and individuals for their comments on the publicly-released final Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) text. The two main issues raised focused on the price of medicine and the Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism.
Probe 'who stole what', not 'who leaked what'

Probe 'who stole what', not 'who leaked what'

YOURSAY | ‘How can this be criminal defamation when the report is true?’
'2.6 stars' song is heart’s cry of suffering rakyat

'2.6 stars' song is heart’s cry of suffering rakyat

YOURSAY | ‘It moves me to tears listening to it, one of the most beautiful I ever heard.’
FMN does it again

FMN does it again

Ridding the curse by any legitimate means.