Archive - 21 November 2015

The DG says claims that it forces its version of Islam on others is not true and is far-fetched.

If there is a split, others will not respect us, he says at a Pesaka gathering.

Premier Li announced this at a meeting with Aussie PM Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of the Asean leaders' summit.

Its president says e-cigarettes have not been around long enough to say it’s safe for long-term use.

KL police chief says no one was arrested but cops will take their statement for staging the 'illegal' rally.

It says there have been false postings on Abu Sayyaf targeting Sabah, especially Kota Kinabalu.

He says despite recent tragedies, counter-actions must also be launched on ideological grounds.

NGOs say he is aware of abuses but states the need to balance with economic ties.

UPDATED 10.27PM | She reiterated she did not seek out the daughter of 'Sulu Sultan' who ordered the Lahad Datu attack.

He praised the gov’t in a discussion with a group of young adult refugees who will resettle in the US.

Protesters from diverse political and social backgrounds march, with President Obama is in town.

Belgian capital on highest alert and metro is shut down warning of 'serious and imminent' threat.

Don’t be cynical by preaching democracy but backing authoritarian leaders, electoral reform NGO tells US gov’t.

The chief minister says out of the 11 new state seats, two will be given to women.

Belgian of Moroccan origin suspected of scouting out target sites in Friday night carnage.

Monsoon rains flooding out several districts, causing landslides.

They involve 25 civil servants, and the amounts are between RM300 and RM80,000.

Residents worry about pollution and damage caused by the lorries traversing their area.

Najib says strong ties existing between Asean and China will mark more robust trade and investment activity.

Since Khalid Samad can reveal all since he was here - as PAS leaders have to abide by gag order.

MP SPEAKS | International pressure must be applied on Sri Lanka to end the decades-long civil war.

COMMENT | If it is not defeated, the horrors of a bloodthirsty caliphate will come to pass.

Investor-State Dispute Settlement lawsuits under the TPPA allow such seizures, says lawmaker.

Incessant attacks on Nurul Izzah for meeting Sulu princess a diversion from world concern on Anwar, it says.

Anti-Muslim incidents are on the rise since the Paris terrorist massacre.

PM urges all to refrain from taking actions that 'complicate or escalate tension'

On July 23, 2013, a documentary on Sri Lanka ethnic massacre of Tamils called ‘No Fire Zone’ by British director Callum Macrae was abruptly stopped and cancelled by the Malaysian police and immigration officials. The screening organised by Pusat Komas, a human rights organization, was meant to highlight and to bring to public knowledge about the horrendous plight of Tamils in the north and east of Sri Lanka.

This is stated in the civil suit against Daniyar and his mother, filed by firm that sold the expensive bags.

Maira should be heard before judgment on her is passed, says Rizal Mansor, the aide to PM’s wife.

Carefully assess decision of the five to stay off vote on Umno's reclamation motion, CM tells PKR.

UPDATED 1.06PM | Amnesty laments charges against S Arutchelvan even as regional leaders gather for summit.

This dynamic has to be dealt with as Najib gets shakier and China moves closer to us, says MP Charles Santiago.

UPDATED 12.41PM | US president hardsells agreement as having 'strongest anti-corruption and transparency standards'.

A 10-day state of emergency and three days of national mourning declared.

MP SPEAKS | All high-level talks to form Asean Economic Community - but no voice for the common man.

COMMENT | The media has a duty to report responsibly, and it did.

YOURSAY | ‘Surely Obama could tolerate Najib, as long as it serves US interests.’

YOURSAY | 'VK Lingam is just a victim. Why are his masters allowed to roam free?'

YOURSAY | ‘There's a big difference here and it is clear to all, except Umno leaders.’