Archive - 24 November 2015

Rebels kill pilots downed by Turkey, blow up rescue helicopter

Rebels kill pilots downed by Turkey, blow up rescue helicopter

Syrian rebels further complicates Turkish-Russian incident.
Pahang MB ticks off Fuziah over 'polluted rivers' claim

Pahang MB ticks off Fuziah over 'polluted rivers' claim

You must not talk as you please, Adnan tells Fuziah about her claim that four rivers in Kuantan were heavily polluted.
Najib's son-in-law threatens to sue DAP MP over blog post

Najib's son-in-law threatens to sue DAP MP over blog post

Daniyar wants the article to be taken down and an apology issued within 48 hours.
Lawyer: Too late to get back Kevin Morais' remains

Lawyer: Too late to get back Kevin Morais' remains

Kevin's body very likely had already been cremated, says lawyer Americk Sidhu.
'Edra sale to China GLC won't undermine national interests'

'Edra sale to China GLC won't undermine national interests'

PARLIAMENT | We still can control things through laws, says energy minister.
Wanita leader axed, Muhyiddin, Shafie survive

Wanita leader axed, Muhyiddin, Shafie survive

UPDATED 8.54PM | Vocal critic of Najib, Gopeng Umno wanita chief Hamidah Osman, is given the marching orders by the Umno supreme council.
Muhyiddin won't address Umno wings at upcoming AGM

Muhyiddin won't address Umno wings at upcoming AGM

UPDATED 9.20PM |The wings will be officiated by their respective chiefs, Najib announced today.
Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border

Turkey downs Russian warplane near Syria border

But Moscow says it could prove the jet had not left Syrian air space.
One simply does not label us like IS, PAS tells Amanah

One simply does not label us like IS, PAS tells Amanah

'If there are IS elements in PAS, where's the proof then?' PAS vice-president Mohd Amar Abdullah demands.
Go to India and learn from Modi, Rosmah tells MIC chief

Go to India and learn from Modi, Rosmah tells MIC chief

Impressed by Indian PM’s election strategies, Malaysian PM’s wife wants Dr Subra to pick up some pointers.
Sabah rep wants ban on Nurul Izzah from state

Sabah rep wants ban on Nurul Izzah from state

Mohd Suhaili Said says it was inappropriate for Nurul to have met with Jacel Kiram.
Rosmah: I feel sorry for my husband, he feels sorry for me

Rosmah: I feel sorry for my husband, he feels sorry for me

UPDATED 7.46PM | Rosmah reveals how Najib tells her that his detractors are trying to topple him by targeting his wife.
Stop being in denial, Umno losing trust, says Hisham

Stop being in denial, Umno losing trust, says Hisham

UPDATED 6.48PM | New generation of Malays do not feel the sentimental connection with the party, says veep.
Ministry: No hike in drug prices in gov’t hospitals, clinics

Ministry: No hike in drug prices in gov’t hospitals, clinics

It says patients seeking treatment in those places need not pay for medical costs.
Home Ministry staff quarters unfit to live in, says audit

Home Ministry staff quarters unfit to live in, says audit

AUDIT REPORT | National Anti-Drugs Agency staff in three areas have been housed in unsafe conditions, it says.
No restriction on 1MDB, RM2.6b debates at Umno AGM

No restriction on 1MDB, RM2.6b debates at Umno AGM

UPDATED 6.23PM | Hishammuddin says delegates attending December’s meet will not be stopped from addressing these issues.
Teh's staff threaten to quit DAP if their boss is punished

Teh's staff threaten to quit DAP if their boss is punished

The Tanjung Bungah rep could face disciplinary action for backing an Umno motion.
Alarming dropout rate prompts group to educate parents

Alarming dropout rate prompts group to educate parents

Started in Tamil schools, they are introducing the programme to Chinese and national schools.
Zam: Umno meet in Parliament to avoid ‘1998 riot’?

Zam: Umno meet in Parliament to avoid ‘1998 riot’?

The ex-Umno stalwart suggests Umno may have got wind of a likely riot if meeting is held at its HQ.
Rafizi claims NFC gave 'retrospective approval' for condos

Rafizi claims NFC gave 'retrospective approval' for condos

UPDATED 7.41PM | NFC executive chairperson Mohamad Salleh however denies this.
In 'raba-raba' debate, minister says hands better than machines

In 'raba-raba' debate, minister says hands better than machines

PARLIAMENT| A debate on airport security takes a sexual twist, with even the deputy speaker chipping in.
1MDB fire sale reeks of desperation

1MDB fire sale reeks of desperation

KINIBIZ | The sale brings full circle what was a questionable generosity.
Deepening the sense of insecurity in Europe

Deepening the sense of insecurity in Europe

Deteriorating intelligence and the failure to share intelligence services caused gaping holes in the European system of open borders.
Sultan critic 'abused in detention', sister claims

Sultan critic 'abused in detention', sister claims

She sends a memo to Home Ministry on the alleged abuse. He has spent close to three months under remand.
NFC chairperson CBT acquittal 'peculiar, unusual'

NFC chairperson CBT acquittal 'peculiar, unusual'

Bar Council member says that it is unusual for the prosecution to agree to an acquittal without a full trial.
Delay caused by Umno-linked contractor cost Mindef millions

Delay caused by Umno-linked contractor cost Mindef millions

AUDIT REPORT | Quality of work by the firm in building National Defence Education Centre also unsatisfactory.
FB scammers pounce on RM2.6b issue, force MACC denial

FB scammers pounce on RM2.6b issue, force MACC denial

UPDATED 5.40PM | They claim the RM2.6 billion has been declared as funds to be disbursed to Malaysians who fight terrorism.
Rare pink diamond found among Imelda’s collection

Rare pink diamond found among Imelda’s collection

The government has asked auction houses to appraise her collection of rare stones.
Badrul Hisham breaks Watson’s 17-year-old 100m record

Badrul Hisham breaks Watson’s 17-year-old 100m record

Second place went to another national athlete, Asnawi Hashim, who clocked 10.71s.
Sale of IPPs to China-Qatar group 'goes against policy'

Sale of IPPs to China-Qatar group 'goes against policy'

UPDATED 4.30PM | National policy restricts sale of strategic assets to foreign companies, says PKR.
'Poor Dr M, try Chinese assembly hall or Azmin'

'Poor Dr M, try Chinese assembly hall or Azmin'

A pro-Umno portal ridicules the former PM for claiming hall owners fear opening their doors to him.
TPPA may lead to widespread internet censorship, warns Pakatan

TPPA may lead to widespread internet censorship, warns Pakatan

UPDATED 6.16PM | Lawmakers point out that ISPs will act as the 'Internet police' under Chapter 18 of the TPPA.
Thai court charges Bangkok bombing suspects

Thai court charges Bangkok bombing suspects

Thai officials have said that a people-smuggling network was behind the attack.
Nurul Izzah, Tian Chua slammed again for Manila meet

Nurul Izzah, Tian Chua slammed again for Manila meet

Umno Cheras chief Syed Ali Alhabshee says the Nov 9 session was ‘a planned agenda’.
Where is democracy?

Where is democracy?

Joseph Stalin was arguably the most powerful dictator of the 20th century. Anyone who did not agree with him was either tortured or executed. Only his decision and opinions mattered. He led the way he did for the sake of dominance.
Friendship - appreciation and priority

Friendship - appreciation and priority

Imagine we invited three powerful friends to attend a meeting at home.
Who is responsible for your child’s education?

Who is responsible for your child’s education?

It is absurd to lay all the responsibilities for a child’s education to the government. Education must be supported by both the community and the government.
Unrealistic! Rafizi pans Pakatan Harapan's 'early death' finding

Unrealistic! Rafizi pans Pakatan Harapan's 'early death' finding

UPDATED 2.45PM | The reality, says Rafizi, is that Umno is weak and Pakatan will become stronger.
Bank Muamalat-MBSB merger talks going smoothly

Bank Muamalat-MBSB merger talks going smoothly

Bank Muamalat chairperson Munir Majid says the progress, thus far, has been good.
Rivers, catchment areas polluted by mining activities

Rivers, catchment areas polluted by mining activities

AUDIT REPORT | Audit of non-metallic mining in Kota Tinggi and Kulai in Johor shows this.
PM congratulates varsities for winning debate competition

PM congratulates varsities for winning debate competition

UiTM and UIA win the main and English as Second Language trophies.
Man finds stack of cash, netizens help track owner

Man finds stack of cash, netizens help track owner

But he continues to receive calls from those who attempt to dupe him, claiming that the money belongs to them.
DCM denies Guan Eng's 'coup among PKR reps' hint

DCM denies Guan Eng's 'coup among PKR reps' hint

UPDATED 2.10PM | This is absolutely not true, says Mohd Rashid Hasnon.
S’wak kids studying in rotting, unsafe schools, audit finds

S’wak kids studying in rotting, unsafe schools, audit finds

AUDIT REPORT | Sewage seeps in some buildings while others are fire hazards, or condemned by PWD.
NFC chair acquitted of CBT in condo purchase case

NFC chair acquitted of CBT in condo purchase case

UPDATED 4.35PM | He was acquitted of using NFC’s funds to buy two condo units in Bangsar.
Minister: DAP MP 'biadap' for wanting to debate in English

Minister: DAP MP 'biadap' for wanting to debate in English

Ismail Sabri says there is no excuse for the DAP's Bandar Kuching MP.
Ringgit up 1pct as oil prices rebound

Ringgit up 1pct as oil prices rebound

The ringgit strengthened 0.9pct to 4.2665 a US dollar as at 10.16am in KL.
Ex-DAP Youth chief alleges James Bond-style election scam

Ex-DAP Youth chief alleges James Bond-style election scam

He says the villians in this case were so well-funded and tech-savy that they even set-up a 'Imsi-catcher'.
PKR backs Penang 5 but issues gag order over reclamation issue

PKR backs Penang 5 but issues gag order over reclamation issue

Its director Fahmi Fadzil says such matters can be further discussed in Pakatan Harapan.
Keeping Penang from going bankrupt is paramount

Keeping Penang from going bankrupt is paramount

COMMENT | Paying compensation for land reclamation projects approved by BN could cost RM1billion, may bankrupt state.
Vaiko voices grievances of Sri Lankan Tamils

Vaiko voices grievances of Sri Lankan Tamils

Indian politician Gopalsamy met parliamentary caucus on Sri Lanka to denounce atrocities.
MP baffled by deputy higher education minister's UEC answer

MP baffled by deputy higher education minister's UEC answer

PARLIAMENT | His question on the UEC examination is met with a 'it is not related' answer.
Will Umno branch discontent trigger anti-Najib wave?

Will Umno branch discontent trigger anti-Najib wave?

COMMENT | More branches raise cry for change, but divisional chiefs stand athwart.
PAS members wage 'IS-like' war on Amanah members

PAS members wage 'IS-like' war on Amanah members

UPDATED 3.01PM | Mujahid says PAS president’s silence shows he is not opposed to such actions.
Yapeim on the trail of those who leaked its documents

Yapeim on the trail of those who leaked its documents

Possibly a person from the foundation, but we’ll leave the job to police, says director Abibullah Samsudin.
Facing sedition probe, Tawfik stands firm on view of Jakim

Facing sedition probe, Tawfik stands firm on view of Jakim

I am prepared to be investigated for sedition, declares the son of the former deputy premier.
Bumiputera equity statistics from 2014 being calculated

Bumiputera equity statistics from 2014 being calculated

PARLIAMENT | Government aims to have bumiputera equity ownership at 30 percent by 2020.
Azalina defends XXXL-sized cabinet

Azalina defends XXXL-sized cabinet

PARLIAMENT | The Najib administration has 37 ministers and 32 deputy ministers.
No, UPSR Chinese exam paper not set at SPM level

No, UPSR Chinese exam paper not set at SPM level

PARLIAMENT | Claim it contained questions based on SPM Chinese exam paper not true, says education minister

Family finally claims remains of Kevin Morais

Family finally claims remains of Kevin Morais

Sentul OCPD says the family has been informed of the cause of the death.

But high-rise dwellers don’t have vegetable plots

But high-rise dwellers don’t have vegetable plots

YOURSAY | ‘Those with lands to farm, they can probably afford imported vegetable.’
Update your knowledge of the Penal Code, IGP told

Update your knowledge of the Penal Code, IGP told

S124 has nothing to do with treason, Syahredzan Johan says on the call for action on Nurul Izzah.
Gov’t enhances highway toll rate agreement terms

Gov’t enhances highway toll rate agreement terms

PARLIAMENT | One of the terms is the abolishment of automatic toll rate increase, says works minister.
Beware of Umno’s entrapment in Penang

Beware of Umno’s entrapment in Penang

COMMENT | Vote on Penang reclamation projects: By conscience, or was there something else?
A hard of hearing Najib over Obama’s advice

A hard of hearing Najib over Obama’s advice

YOURSAY | ‘Obama’s advice will be ignored - a case of in one ear and out the other.’
US issues travel alert, manhunt continues for Paris attackers

US issues travel alert, manhunt continues for Paris attackers

What appears to be an explosive belt was found in a litter bin in Montrouge.
Finalist slot for KiniTV at Influence Asia 2015 Awards

Finalist slot for KiniTV at Influence Asia 2015 Awards

It is one of the top four finalists for the ‘YouTube Channel’ category in Malaysia.
‘Obama a fair weather friend, we determine our own future’

‘Obama a fair weather friend, we determine our own future’

YOURSAY | ‘The fight for a better Malaysia rests solely on the shoulders of Malaysians.’
Someone please tell me this is not political persecution

Someone please tell me this is not political persecution

COMMENT | Would Najib agree to be subject to the Malaysian legal system?
How did we get into this housing mess?

How did we get into this housing mess?

KINIBIZ | The prices of ‘affordable homes’ have now reached critical levels.
Umno branch chiefs: We're not paid to tell Najib to quit

Umno branch chiefs: We're not paid to tell Najib to quit

We move on our own to uphold Malays and Malaysia, says a rep for the 81 Johor Umno branch chiefs.
Obama's nudge for Najib to free Anwar wishful thinking

Obama's nudge for Najib to free Anwar wishful thinking

YOURSAY | 'There are two things Najib won't do - release Anwar and resign.'
PAS sings funeral march for Pakatan Harapan

PAS sings funeral march for Pakatan Harapan

Its research centre posits that the opposition pact will not even live as long as Pakatan Rakyat.
Does not ‘amanah’ mean stewardship?

Does not ‘amanah’ mean stewardship?

All truth is always a personal interpretive truth.