Archive - 22 November 2015

'TPPA balances interests of big pharma and the low-income'

'TPPA balances interests of big pharma and the low-income'

The US Embassy says TPPA is a win for all 12 partner countries because it opens new markets for all.

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Robbers almost lose RM250k in post-heist accident

They scored jewellery and other valuables when they hammered through a goldsmith shop at 1pm.

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Sec-gen: Not true Umno meet slated for when Muhyiddin abroad

He denies claims he Umno supreme council meet was brought forward so Muhyiddin, Shafie can't attend.

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M'sia to work with ulama to counter IS propaganda

It will do so to show the true face of Islam, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak says.

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Now, Guan Eng hints of coup within Penang PKR

He claims PKR whip Ong Chin Wen is eyeing the DCM post. Ong declines to comment.

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Rights advocates in M’sia should enlarge their minds and hearts

It is quite interesting to note as reported in online media, that Bersih has called the United States hypocritical in supporting authoritarian leaders. It is surprising that Bersih has taken a long time to understand that in reality, the US is more concerned about geopolitical and economic designs rather than democracy and human rights.

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PAS tells all reps in Penang JKKK to resign

This comes after PAS declares itself as opposition following the breakdown of Pakatan Rakyat.

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Umno branches from five states want Najib out

The brances from Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Johor, Perak and Sabah declared this in a meeting yesterday.

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Chong Wei continues to shine with HK Open victory

He defeated Tian Houwei in straight sets, making this his fifth title this year.

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Wong Kah Woh is DAP's new youth chief

Wong Kah Woh is DAP's new youth chief

UPDATED 7.37PM | Canning assemblyperson wins post with a comfortable majority in party elections today.

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Hospital checks 'pregnant mums lying on floor' claim

Hospital checks 'pregnant mums lying on floor' claim

Hospital Sungai Buloh director says this after pictures of women in maternity ward lying on the floor went viral.

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US not at war with Islam but is against Islamic State

US not at war with Islam but is against Islamic State

UPDATED 8.01PM | President Obama says it's not at war with any religion but is against terrorists.

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Obama tells Najib to clamp down on corruption

Obama tells Najib to clamp down on corruption

UPDATED 7.40PM | He says he raised the importance of transparency, acountability, and rooting out corruption.

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Rosmah moots Asean-level financing for rural women entrepreneurs

She says developing women entrepreneurship key to the progress of rural communities.

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Penang Umno motion - PKR reps' conscience, or planned revolt?

ADUN SPEAKS | What about conscience of PKR reps who opposed the motion, and Umno's betrayals?

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Top ranked cop nabbed for alleged CBT of RM1.5m, says IGP

He is among six arrested in connection with contract to refurbish and repair the Bukit Aman police HQ.

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IGP: Nurul Izzah may be probed under Sosma for Sulu princess meet

IGP: Nurul Izzah may be probed under Sosma for Sulu princess meet

UPDATED 2.49PM | IGP says she will be called in next week as her actions could affect national security.

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Can Najib confirm or deny US Dept of Justice is probing him?

MP SPEAKS | The New York Times has made this claim, saying it's in connection with 1MDB, but PM yet to respond.

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It'll be a long fight against Umno, warns DAP veteran

It'll be a long fight against Umno, warns DAP veteran

UPDATED 4.41PM | Party adviser Chen Man Hin says even if Umno is in trouble, it has the capacity and resources to bounce back.

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'Why has S'gor not recognised Pakatan Harapan?'

'Why has S'gor not recognised Pakatan Harapan?'

UPDATED 3.23PM | DAP's outgoing youth chief Teo Kok Seong says it's as though efforts of former PAS, now Amanah members, not appreciated.

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Penang PKR Youth wants apology from Lim over Umno motion

Penang PKR Youth wants apology from Lim over Umno motion

They call Penang CM's accusations 'baseless' and 'regrettable' and wants his retraction.

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DAP's against TPPA if cost of meds to rise

DAP's against TPPA if cost of meds to rise

UPDATED 9.48PM | Sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says party will oppose it in Parliament if this is the case.

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Vape banned in all public universities, says Idris Jusoh

The higher education minister says decision made by vice-chancellors of the universities on Friday.

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Snubbed by Masterchef, M'sian youth wins over refugees in Greece

Snubbed by Masterchef, M'sian youth wins over refugees in Greece

MALAYSIANS KINI | Meet Rayyan Haries, who runs a soup kitchen for refugees in Greece.

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Dr M: I'm not sidelining Malay, but English important

Dr M: I'm not sidelining Malay, but English important

Ex-PM says without English proficiency the country would fail to develop rapidly, especially in economic terms.

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Amanah wants gov't to hold referendum on TPPA

Amanah wants gov't to hold referendum on TPPA

Youth chief Faiz Fadzil says since it affects rakyat's lives, rakyat should decide whether to sign.

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Cheap labour is not the way to go

COMMENT | The gov’t of the day should move people up the income level.

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Why no question on RM2.6b ‘donation’ for SPM?

YOURSAY | ‘A moral paper prepared by immoral people, this is what you get.’

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Unpaid Hermes bags? Write them off as a ‘donation’

Unpaid Hermes bags? Write them off as a ‘donation’

YOURSAY | ‘Najib’s in-law Maira has taken the ‘ketuanan’ mantra too far.’

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French army chief sees no fast victory against IS

It will be long hard fight as Paris intensifies its strikes on targets in Syria over deadly Paris attacks.

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Happy sweet 16, Malaysiakini

COMMENT | It’s 16 years old on Nov 20 and it’s been one year since the launch of new HQ.

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