Archive - 25 November 2015

Gov’t to introduce legislation to regulate vaping

Gov’t to introduce legislation to regulate vaping

Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam says urgent need to control sale of vaping fluids with nicotine content.
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Lies, IGP says of claim he summoned Kevin on links to Najadi murder

Lies, IGP says of claim he summoned Kevin on links to Najadi murder

Charles alleges elder brother Kevin said the IGP claimed another brother was seen at the crime scene.
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There was conspiracy to get rid of Kevin's body, says brother

There was conspiracy to get rid of Kevin's body, says brother

In a SD, Charles alleges an officer of AG's Chambers sent a fake SMS to another brother in an attempt to get rid of Kevin's remains.
10y ago
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Women's dress code debate takes centrestage

Women's dress code debate takes centrestage

UPDATED 10.01PM | PARLIAMENT | Debate sees opposing views being aired.
10y ago
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Zahid: Probe on allegations of work permit abuse by Bangladeshis

Zahid: Probe on allegations of work permit abuse by Bangladeshis

It's said more than 20,000 were believed to have been brought into the country under false pretences.

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Share murdered DPP's secrets with us, says police chief

Share murdered DPP's secrets with us, says police chief

Khalid tells Kevin’s brother that concealing details of a possible offence is a crime as well.
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'Kevin worked on PM and wife's case, initials on charge sheet'

'Kevin worked on PM and wife's case, initials on charge sheet'

Charles claims his murdered brother had initialled charge sheet, which AG dismissed as fake.

10y ago
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Sec-gen: No final decision on media restriction for Umno AGM

Sec-gen: No final decision on media restriction for Umno AGM

UPDATED 7.12PM | 'When they asked me this morning, I said I have not decided,' says Ku Nan.
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Minister still awaiting report on SPM moral paper

Minister still awaiting report on SPM moral paper

This is over complaints by candidates about politically-biased questions in the paper.
10y ago
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Zunar dedicates award to M'sians pushing for reforms

Zunar dedicates award to M'sians pushing for reforms

The cartoonist also dedicates the prestigious International Press Freedom Award 2015 to his supporters worldwide.

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Russia says one pilot, rescuer killed in downing of fighter jet

Russia says one pilot, rescuer killed in downing of fighter jet

A Russian warship will be deployed to waters off Syria’s western Latakia province.
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Brother: Kevin gave me info on probe on powerful individuals

Brother: Kevin gave me info on probe on powerful individuals

UPDATED 9.55PM | The pen drive, says Charles in his SD, is now in safe hands in the US.
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Hope no one removes Khairy from politics, Zahid jokes

Hope no one removes Khairy from politics, Zahid jokes

DPM also expresses hope that media personnel would join Rela.
10y ago
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Nazri invokes Rajinikanth's star power in Parliament

Nazri invokes Rajinikanth's star power in Parliament

He quotes Rajinikanth's character in the movie 'Baasha' in defence of Vivekananda Ashram.
10y ago
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Perkasa chief damns Bersih's Maria as 'perempuan sial'

Perkasa chief damns Bersih's Maria as 'perempuan sial'

Ibrahim Ali is livid that Maria Chin allegedly told Obama that Perkasa is an extremist group.
10y ago
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Group questions AG over 'worrying rise' in sedition cases

Group questions AG over 'worrying rise' in sedition cases

The Anti-Sedition Act movement is concerned over 'worrying increase' in the number of charges under the law.
10y ago
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Hushing-up Muhyiddin? Khairy says 'no', Zahid chuckles

Hushing-up Muhyiddin? Khairy says 'no', Zahid chuckles

UPDATED 5.33PM | 'Maybe they have the intention, but I don't think so', says DPM amid laughter.
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Zahid in dark on media restriction at Umno AGM

Zahid in dark on media restriction at Umno AGM

UPDATED 5.36PM | Umno VP says the matter has to be brought to the party supreme council.
10y ago
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1MDB report by PAC out latest by March

1MDB report by PAC out latest by March

UPDATED 7.01PM | PAC chief says this after the committee has its fourth session on 1MDB today.
10y ago
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Nobody can silence me, says Muhyiddin

Nobody can silence me, says Muhyiddin

UPDATED 5.35PM | He says supreme council’s decision is a move to stop him from addressing Umno delegates.
10y ago
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I'm just being practical in English usage, says Adenan

I'm just being practical in English usage, says Adenan

'If we do not have a control of English, the country would be left behind,' says the chief minister.
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Guan Eng keeps firing, says 'no to two PKRs' in Penang

Guan Eng keeps firing, says 'no to two PKRs' in Penang

The CM now wants the five PKR abstainers to make a stand on their allegiance.
10y ago
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PAS and Amanah question sale of Edra to CGN

PAS and Amanah question sale of Edra to CGN

Why is it seen as a success when 1MDB sold Edra at a much lower price than it paid for it, they wonder.
10y ago
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PAC grills ex-1MDB CEO for 4hrs, still not done

PAC grills ex-1MDB CEO for 4hrs, still not done

UPDATED 6.16PM | Shahrol Halmi has been summoned for Round Two next Monday.
10y ago
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PKR whip: DAP reps can vote by conscience in S'gor

PKR whip: DAP reps can vote by conscience in S'gor

UPDATED 6.36PM | Johari Abdul says it is the way forward for a parliamentary democracy should be practised widely.
10y ago
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Kuin splurged RM6.72m on renovation without approval, audit finds

Kuin splurged RM6.72m on renovation without approval, audit finds

The Kedah-owned university college didn't get nod from board of directors to renovate its Stargate temporary campus.
10y ago
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Cops quiz wife and son, Azmin flays 'desperate' Umno

Cops quiz wife and son, Azmin flays 'desperate' Umno

MB's wife and 15-year-old son are being questioned over Bersih 4.
10y ago
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Special sitting for TPPA expected on Jan 26

Special sitting for TPPA expected on Jan 26

Ong Ka Chuan says this is subject to the approval of speaker Pandikar Amin.
10y ago
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Appeals court upholds ex-tow truck driver’s death sentence

Appeals court upholds ex-tow truck driver’s death sentence

Koong Swee Kwan’s conviction for the murder of Hussain Ahmad Najadi upheld.
10y ago
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Yet again, Utusan incures wrath of Penang gov’t

Yet again, Utusan incures wrath of Penang gov’t

For report on Iszuree Ibrahim saying he was sacked as city councillor for questioning increasing gambling permits.
10y ago
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Shabery urged to lodge report over rice subsidy abuse

Shabery urged to lodge report over rice subsidy abuse

A lawmaker says this will allow allow a full-fledged investigation into the case.
10y ago
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Minister zips lips after being grilled on Yapeim

Minister zips lips after being grilled on Yapeim

Jamil Khir was asked why Yapeim seeks public contributions when it says its Ar Rahnu business is making millions.
10y ago
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Police can detain illegal immigrants, Masir corrects himself

Police can detain illegal immigrants, Masir corrects himself

UPDATED 5.04PM | PARLIAMENT | Earlier he says police can do so only during joint operation with immigration department.
10y ago
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Umno woman 'perplexed' by sacking

Umno woman 'perplexed' by sacking

Hamidah Osman earlier urged Najib to resign, but is surprised that she is sacked.
10y ago
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‘1MDB can resolve debt issue without gov’t’s help’

‘1MDB can resolve debt issue without gov’t’s help’

PARLIAMENT | Johari Abdul says the issue is not a cause for the fall of the ringgit.
10y ago
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Because you twist, we close our doors for AGM, says Umno sec-gen

Because you twist, we close our doors for AGM, says Umno sec-gen

Tengku Adnan blames portals which ‘spin’ for decision to restrict media coverage for the party general assembly.
10y ago
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Go ahead, censure me, Nurul Izzah defies Azalina

Go ahead, censure me, Nurul Izzah defies Azalina

UPDATED 4.57PM | The MP says she is mulling legal action against those who have accused her of treason.
10y ago
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Rafizi challenges NFC to reveal board, AGM minutes

Rafizi challenges NFC to reveal board, AGM minutes

This to prove that retrospective approval was given for luxury condo purchase.
10y ago
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'Muhyiddin has own way to deliver AGM speech'

'Muhyiddin has own way to deliver AGM speech'

Umno will break convention this year, with the party No 2 not officiating the AGMs of the wings.
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PM: Use imagination to make unimaginable income

PM: Use imagination to make unimaginable income

Become an entrepreneur who thinks out of the box and uses the internet, says Najib.
10y ago
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Bauxite petition - Pandikar rapped for 'irrational' excuse

Bauxite petition - Pandikar rapped for 'irrational' excuse

UPDATED 5.30PM | PARLIAMENT | This after the speaker throws out an appeal by Kuantan residents. 
10y ago
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DAP's rep quits post over support for Umno motion

DAP's rep quits post over support for Umno motion

UPDATED 4.05PM | The Tanjung Bungah assemblyperson quits his state organising secretary post.
10y ago
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Local SMEs to suffer from TPPA

Local SMEs to suffer from TPPA

Foreign firms will be able to muscle out small and medium enterprises, Opposition MPs warn.
10y ago
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Last South Korean Mers patient dies

Last South Korean Mers patient dies

The 35-year-old has struggled against the Mers for 172 days.
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When Obama did not take questions

When Obama did not take questions

KINIBIZ | Unfortunately it seems the invitation was only to make up the numbers.
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Teachers get call to join astronaut training in US

Teachers get call to join astronaut training in US

Successful applicant will receive a full scholarship to participate in the five-day programme.
10y ago
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Shamsubahrin apologises to NFC chief on Facebook posting

Shamsubahrin apologises to NFC chief on Facebook posting

UPDATED 1.15PM | Apology made in the High Court, with Salleh Ismail accepting and his defamation suit is struck out.
10y ago
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Selangor profit after Pahang pay penalty, Lions out

Selangor profit after Pahang pay penalty, Lions out

Selangor will be Malaysia’s representatives in the AFC Cup next year.
10y ago
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PAS MP peeved pandas better treated than Malaysians

PAS MP peeved pandas better treated than Malaysians

Upkeeping the conservation centre for the pandas is also not cheap, says the PAS lawmaker.
10y ago
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Rahman Dahlan vows legal action against Malaysiakini

Rahman Dahlan vows legal action against Malaysiakini

UPDATED 2.54PM| Over video of remarks on 'reverse migration', which he says was reported out of context.
10y ago
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Ismail Sabri, work to protect our turtles

Ismail Sabri, work to protect our turtles

There was much dismay following circulation on social media of photos showing turtle eggs being served to guests, said to be taken on Aug 29, 2015 in Sandakan, Sabah at an Umno division function ,with the federal Rural and Regional Development Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in attendance.
10y ago
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I saw no scissors in salad, says deputy speaker

I saw no scissors in salad, says deputy speaker

Amusing mistake but it shouldn't happen in Parliament, says deputy Ronald Kiandee.
10y ago
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Airport security pat-downs 'revolting', say travel agents

Airport security pat-downs 'revolting', say travel agents

Matta wants scanners instead of pat-downs at airports, following government's reply in Parliament.
10y ago
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Ringgit at one-month high as oil recovery helps finances

Ringgit at one-month high as oil recovery helps finances

The currency climbed 1.1pct to 4.2015 a dollar as of 8.45am in Kuala Lumpur.
10y ago
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Putin warns of ‘serious consequences’ over downed Russian jet

Putin warns of ‘serious consequences’ over downed Russian jet

He calls it a stab in the back after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border.
10y ago
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‘Suicide attack’ on Tunisian presidential guard bus kills 12

‘Suicide attack’ on Tunisian presidential guard bus kills 12

Fighting Islamist militants has become a major challenge for Tunisia.
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Opening of Umno wing meetings without No 2 'not an issue'

Opening of Umno wing meetings without No 2 'not an issue'

Disputes between leaders should not be cause to break up Umno, says former Wanita chief Rafidah Aziz.
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Abolish death penalty, restore judicial discretion in sentencing

Abolish death penalty, restore judicial discretion in sentencing

COMMENT | The resort to mandatory sentences is an unnecessary fetter on judicial discretion.
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The politics of vape, and why Ismail Sabri is the 'vape hero'

The politics of vape, and why Ismail Sabri is the 'vape hero'

FOCUS | At least 70 percent of the RM2.8b industry is made up of bumiputera traders and consumers.
10y ago
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No heed to Hishammuddin’s 'denial syndrome' warning?

No heed to Hishammuddin’s 'denial syndrome' warning?

Umno leaders do not seem to be coming out of this syndrome, says DAP's Lim Kit Siang.
10y ago
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Morally wrong to buy condos with funds meant for cows

Morally wrong to buy condos with funds meant for cows

YOURSAY | ‘However, RM44bil compared with about RM10mil is chump change.’
10y ago
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PR1MA and the housing intervention

PR1MA and the housing intervention

KINIBIZ | Such interventions have mostly focused on improving affordability.
10y ago
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Nurul Izzah to be hauled up before rights panel

Nurul Izzah to be hauled up before rights panel

PARLIAMENT | Motion to cite her for contempt for meeting with Jacel Kiram is now in the Order Paper.
10y ago
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Did BNM know about RM2.6b donation?

Did BNM know about RM2.6b donation?

That may indicate a cover-up attempt.
10y ago
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Zero tolerance for violence against women and girls

Zero tolerance for violence against women and girls

Across the world, violence against women and girls remains one of the most serious - and the most tolerated - human rights violations, both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality and discrimination.
10y ago
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Audit: Gov't-linked waste firm made improper payments

Audit: Gov't-linked waste firm made improper payments

AUDIT REPORT | A total of RM116.72m was paid to its concessionaires, says 2014 Auditor-General’s Report.
10y ago
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Sarawak CM gives Rais Yatim an English lesson

Sarawak CM gives Rais Yatim an English lesson

YOURSAY | ‘Contrary to what Rais says, English will uplift and unify the various races.’
10y ago
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Sirul's alleged middleman emerges, denies role

Sirul's alleged middleman emerges, denies role

Businessman Abdul Salam has lodged a police report against TV news portal Al Jazeera.
10y ago
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Don't look up to Uncle Sam to fight your battle

Don't look up to Uncle Sam to fight your battle

COMMENT | US is more interested in making money than in unmaking despotic leaders.
10y ago
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After acquittal, Salleh plans to make a comeback

After acquittal, Salleh plans to make a comeback

This follows the National Feedlot Corporation head’s acquittal on the RM49.7m CBT charges.
10y ago
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Civil servants and the 'incapable, worthless cows'

Civil servants and the 'incapable, worthless cows'

YOURSAY | ‘This type of civil servant is very much needed in the country.’
10y ago
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Caesar salad turns to 'scissors salad' in dinner boo-boo

Caesar salad turns to 'scissors salad' in dinner boo-boo

Even Pizza Hut makes fun of Parliament's scissors-shaped salad
10y ago
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'PAS-Umno unity is DAP's dream, not ours'

'PAS-Umno unity is DAP's dream, not ours'

PAS doesn't have the slightest intention to merge with Umno, says PAS Youth leader.
10y ago
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