Archive - 8 November 2015

PAS ticks off Husam for airing dirty laundry in public

PAS ticks off Husam for airing dirty laundry in public

PAS veep Mohd Amar says the late spiritual leader Nik Aziz always advised against it.
Gov't will continue to help Indian community, says Najib

Gov't will continue to help Indian community, says Najib

The prime minister says this in his Deepavali message for the festival that will be celebrated on Tuesday.
Zahid to discuss LGBT, human rights issues in London

Zahid to discuss LGBT, human rights issues in London

Zahid begins his four-day visit to the UK today, and has a packed scheduled ahead.
Sabah gov't will continue to assist SJKC, non-Muslim bodies

Sabah gov't will continue to assist SJKC, non-Muslim bodies

Many students from these schools receive government scholarships, the state minister says.
Smoother traffic expected at Jln Tun Razak tomorrow

Smoother traffic expected at Jln Tun Razak tomorrow

DBKL is implementing a new traffic dispersal system during peak hours and blocking the Jln U-Thant slip road.
KJ: Health Ministry jumped the gun in anti-vape raids

KJ: Health Ministry jumped the gun in anti-vape raids

UPDATED 8.20PM | He says cabinet instructed the ministry to issue guildelines before clamping down.
Azmin's teen son called up by police over Bersih 4

Azmin's teen son called up by police over Bersih 4

UPDATED 11.55PM | The Selangor MB is probed for bringing a minor to the rally in August.
Ex-PAS leader confirms Husam's unity gov't claim

Ex-PAS leader confirms Husam's unity gov't claim

Khalid Samad says plans started in 2008, having attended a meeting with Pak Lah and Khir Toyo himself. [VIDEO]
Labour unions want gov’t to hold dialogues on TPPA

Labour unions want gov’t to hold dialogues on TPPA

Shafie Mammal says this was because the info released was still vague.
PAS MP: Voting down budget won't affect civil servants' pay

PAS MP: Voting down budget won't affect civil servants' pay

Mahfuz says MPs who want to ease the rakyat's burdens must vote down an anti-rakyat budget.
Rosmah: Women need supportive kin to succeed

Rosmah: Women need supportive kin to succeed

UPDATED 6PM | She says they regard their husbands and family as the enabling factor in their careers.
Heed parents' concerns about ustaz principal of SMK Sg Paoh

Heed parents' concerns about ustaz principal of SMK Sg Paoh

With regard to the appointment of Ustaz Roslin Che Mood as principal of SMK Sungai Paoh, which is a Dayak majority school, it is hard to believe that there are no locals, particularly Dayaks, who are qualified to assume the post.
'A million votes up in smoke if Najib doesn't stop vape raids'

'A million votes up in smoke if Najib doesn't stop vape raids'

UPDATED 4.04PM | Traders group wants health minister to step down and for PM to step in over seizure of vape liquid.
Health Ministry sets up special panel on e-cigarettes

Health Ministry sets up special panel on e-cigarettes

From today, any statement on e-cigarettes would be issued by the special committee.
The last Malay islanders in Singapore

The last Malay islanders in Singapore

A documentary captures the life of the only person still living on Sekijang Bendera Island. [VIDEO]
How much did MCA get from RM2.6b, asks MP

How much did MCA get from RM2.6b, asks MP

Lim Lip Eng queries if it did go into personal accounts, who had received the funds?
Own up to the mess you created, Husam tells Hadi

Own up to the mess you created, Husam tells Hadi

COMMENT | Walk away, please go, the former PAS veep urges party supremo.
Kin and supporters want Anwar's surgery done overseas

Kin and supporters want Anwar's surgery done overseas

UPDATED 1.55PM | They say they do not trust the healthcare being provided to the ex-opposition leader.
Toppled power transmission tower blocks Kuching road

Toppled power transmission tower blocks Kuching road

A 4WD vehicle crashed into a power transmission tower in Kuching early today.
Anwar: Deepavali reminder to keep fighting against evil

Anwar: Deepavali reminder to keep fighting against evil

UPDATED 12.40PM | Jailed ex-opposition leader tells people not to be disheartened by setbacks as good will always win.
For Mahathir, karma has come full circle

For Mahathir, karma has come full circle

YOURSAY | ‘The time will come when he will be put in his place. That time has come.’
All Baling flood evacuees return home

All Baling flood evacuees return home

The six relief centres were closed at 5pm after the evacuees left.
Voting smooth in Myanmar’s first free election for 25 years

Voting smooth in Myanmar’s first free election for 25 years

Suu Kyi’s party is expected to win the largest share of votes cast by the electorate.
MP: Will Najib eat humble pie over GST inflation lie?

MP: Will Najib eat humble pie over GST inflation lie?

UPDATED 12.05PM | Kulai MP says gov’t admission of hikes in 70% goods’ prices post-GST slap in face for PM’s initial claims.
Why is Najib Razak still the prime minister?

Why is Najib Razak still the prime minister?

Recently, our social media timelines were flooded with complaints about massive toll hikes, following the announcement that toll rates for 18 highways would be raised by significant amounts, with some going up by more than 100 percent!
M’sia’s accidental Bob Dylan says he's no guitar warrior

M’sia’s accidental Bob Dylan says he's no guitar warrior

MALAYSIANS KINI | Like the American legend, Amirudin doesn’t aim to sing for his generation, but is just a regular joe.

If Rahman Dahlan can’t do his job, he can ‘balik kampung’, too

If Rahman Dahlan can’t do his job, he can ‘balik kampung’, too

YOURSAY | ‘Basically the minister is asking the country to go backwards.’

Oppose Taiwan independence, Xi says at historic meeting

Oppose Taiwan independence, Xi says at historic meeting

Meeting of leaders comes ahead of January presidential elections in Taiwan.
‘Bash Azalina, but don't be sexist, misogynist or other -ist'

‘Bash Azalina, but don't be sexist, misogynist or other -ist'

Derogatory insults over her attire or perceived orientation uncalled-for, say gender groups.
PAS, enough of the good cop vs bad cop routine

PAS, enough of the good cop vs bad cop routine

YOURSAY | 'Hadi seems to be spiralling ever closer to Umno and Najib but ...'

Weak earthquake strikes Ranau in Sabah

Weak earthquake strikes Ranau in Sabah

The Met Dept says the quake caused tremors that were felt in Ranau.