Archive - 15 November 2015

'Local IS affiliates don't have bomb skills to attack M'sia'

'Local IS affiliates don't have bomb skills to attack M'sia'

However, the Special Branch says they should not be underestimated.
G25 brands AG 'arrogant and crude' for belittling group

G25 brands AG 'arrogant and crude' for belittling group

This is after attorney-general Apandi Ali said G25 comprises 'have-beens'.
Sabah deputy CM moots taking a break from PBS

Sabah deputy CM moots taking a break from PBS

He says this is to give a chance to other PBS leaders to perform.
Chong Wei ends 13-year wait to win China Open title

Chong Wei ends 13-year wait to win China Open title

The last time M'sia won the title was by Wong Choong Hann in 2002.

Liow: AES under review but summonses must still be paid

Liow: AES under review but summonses must still be paid

Transport minister says review results will be out next year.
Khairy: Ministers should avoid making senseless comments

Khairy: Ministers should avoid making senseless comments

This will only invite flak from the public, the youth and sports minister says.
T'ganu top cop denies police involved in ex-state rep's murder

T'ganu top cop denies police involved in ex-state rep's murder

He says the 10 arrests so far did not include any police officer.
Hadi: PAS foiling DAP from turning cities into gambling, alcohol dens

Hadi: PAS foiling DAP from turning cities into gambling, alcohol dens

UPDATED 8.17PM | 'We won't allow DAP to control cities, allowing alcohol and gambling to Muslims,' says PAS president.
Minister: Paris attacks a reminder of the dangers of extremism

Minister: Paris attacks a reminder of the dangers of extremism

Salleh Keruak says extremism only brings damage and harm to the people.
Hadi denies conspiring to form Umno-PAS gov’t in Selangor

Hadi denies conspiring to form Umno-PAS gov’t in Selangor

UPDATED 8.10PM | The PAS president says there is no such thing, when asked by reporters in Shah Alam today.
Serially late - 1MDB’s tale of missed deadlines

Serially late - 1MDB’s tale of missed deadlines

The challenges faced by 1MDB’s external auditors, and the repeated delays in submission of financial statements.
Four survive plane crash in Pulau Pangkor

Four survive plane crash in Pulau Pangkor

Authorities say those injured were treated at a local clinic.
'Heightened security at M'sian airports after Paris massacre'

'Heightened security at M'sian airports after Paris massacre'

A minister says M'sia is on heightened security after multiple alerts.
Obama urged to needle Najib on corruption, money laundering

Obama urged to needle Najib on corruption, money laundering

NGO C4 wants US president to address these issues with the premier when he comes to KL next week.
Jamil ready to see whistleblower in court over Yapeim claims

Jamil ready to see whistleblower in court over Yapeim claims

UPDATED 5.27PM | The minister lodges police report against Akmal, who alleges abuse of funds by gov't-linked charity.
Cops swoop in on Paris massacre suspects

Cops swoop in on Paris massacre suspects

French and Belgian police detain those linked to the Paris attackers.
Lim: Sue me, but I have to say, GST is truly 'celaka'

Lim: Sue me, but I have to say, GST is truly 'celaka'

UPDATED 4.54PM | DAP sec-gen says BN willing to see people go bankrupt to save its own skin with GST.
NGO lodges report, wants Yapeim probed for alleged abuses

NGO lodges report, wants Yapeim probed for alleged abuses

UPDATED 4.38PM | PKR linked NOW wants cops to start probe into allegations on use of Islamic orphanage fund.
Ex-military police say they are ignored and neglected

Ex-military police say they are ignored and neglected

They are disappointed that after years of service and sacrifice, the authorities seem to have forgotten them.
DAP staying put in S'gor to 'keep PAS from mischief'

DAP staying put in S'gor to 'keep PAS from mischief'

Guan Eng also says a vote for PAS is a vote for Umno, so they have to keep state gov't on its toes.
Student group stage KL protest for free education

Student group stage KL protest for free education

GMPP also signals their opposition to cuts to public universities in Budget 2016.
Dr M joins Netanyahu in spurious theorising

Dr M joins Netanyahu in spurious theorising

COMMENT | He blames Israel for Paris mayhem; Bibi fingered Arabs for the Holocaust.
Zahid must come clean on international gambling kingpin

Zahid must come clean on international gambling kingpin

MP SPEAKS | ESPN report re-opens queries on DPM's ties with Paul Phua,  who was allegedly involved in 'national security projects'.
Zahid: No information if M’sians involved in Paris blitz

Zahid: No information if M’sians involved in Paris blitz

UPDATED 12.54PM | The home minister says gov’t is unable to confirm as yet if any were linked to the deadly terrorist attacks.
The radicalisation of Mandeep Singh - from suits to streets

The radicalisation of Mandeep Singh - from suits to streets

MALAYSIANSKINI | Being an activist doesn't pay in cash but rewards in other ways, the Bersih man says.

MPs’ roundtable to push for death penalty abolition

MPs’ roundtable to push for death penalty abolition

International NGO to meet in Parliament on Tuesday on concerted effort for the ban.
KL Tower dons French colours to mourn Paris carnage

KL Tower dons French colours to mourn Paris carnage

KL joins the world in going red, white and blue after terrorist rampage kills over 120.
1MDB’s clarification on Forum Perdana, Nov 14, 2015

1MDB’s clarification on Forum Perdana, Nov 14, 2015

At the Forum Perdana in PWTC earlier yesterday, Arul Kanda Kandasamy, the president and group executive officer of 1MDB, provided a detailed briefing on 1MDB and replied without reservation to various pointed and pertinent questions raised by the audience. This briefing was open to all Malaysians and covered by various media organisations, including alternative media.
'Help keep the Yasmin Ahmad Museum open'

'Help keep the Yasmin Ahmad Museum open'

Supporters of late filmmaker plead for more to chip in to help crowdfunding initiative reach its tipping point amount.
Spending money meant for orphans, so what’s new?

Spending money meant for orphans, so what’s new?

YOURSAY | ‘Misappropriating funds is halal whilst using non-Muslim's supermarket trolley is not.’
In vain, they block websites and raid media offices

In vain, they block websites and raid media offices

COMMENT | With some ingenuity, almost anyone can access the blocked websites.
Going bonkers over ‘halal-ism’

Going bonkers over ‘halal-ism’

That‘s what the appearance of halal and non-halal trolleys in a supermarket shows - a crazy, shallow-minded act since it has not taken into account the subtle, negative consequences of segregating shoppers into Muslims and non-Muslims when there is no sensible reason to do so.
‘We are all France!’: World leaders stand up to terrorism

‘We are all France!’: World leaders stand up to terrorism

From EU to China, leaders mourn the ‘barbaric terrorist attacks’, vow ruthlessness against threat.
Are the words of Bapa Pembangunan still relevant?

Are the words of Bapa Pembangunan still relevant?

I have dipped my pen in the ink of hope... hoping that there will be marked improvements in the political, social and economic climate for our future generation.
White House concurs with French belief IS behind attacks

White House concurs with French belief IS behind attacks

Meanwhile Britain holds emergency meeting today over Paris attacks, nation’s security level ‘severe’.
Haze couldn’t stop fresh breeze of peace in Malaysia

Haze couldn’t stop fresh breeze of peace in Malaysia

Recently, Malaysia suffered from air pollution due to haze. However, even the haze cannot interrupt the people who gathered to achieve peace. Now, the clear wind of peace is blowing in Malaysia which has had potential conflicts among various religions and ethnic groups.
Dr M's elders council is undemocratic, it’s best to oust Najib

Dr M's elders council is undemocratic, it’s best to oust Najib

YOURSAY | ‘Mahathir, don’t get confused between party and national policies.’