Archive - 27 November 2015

Hamidah: Why sack me from Umno but not Dr M?

UPDATED 6.37PM | ‘They couldn't get the person they wanted, so they settled for something less and I became the victim.’

10y ago

Probe reports of deaths of Orang Asli children in Perak

The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (the commission) is troubled by recent reports of deaths of Orang Asli children from the Jahai tribe in Sungai Kejar, Perak.

10y ago

Don't torch country, sacked Umno woman warns Najib

UPDATED 6.23PM | 'If we get burned, he (Najib) will also burn with us,' says Hamidah, former Gopeng Umno Wanita chief.

10y ago

‘Leatherback turtle last landed in Terengganu in 2010'

Fisheries Dept deputy DG says at that landing, the eggs did not hatch at all.

10y ago

Court throws out bid by journalist to protect source

UPDATED 5.16PM | Asked to reveal her source, she had applied to set aside the court order instructing her to testify.

10y ago

PKR brings supplies to 93 flood-hit families in Lawas

The recent flooding in the Lawas/Limbang area has affected many families in the Lower Trusan area. Lawas PKR branch distributed supplies donated by branch chairperson Baru Bian to 93 families in Long Temarub, Long Tukon, Tang Lipi, Berayung Baru, Bang Anggo and Luagan Kelilang yesterday and today.

10y ago

Papa Mahathir don't preach violence, reacts Umno Youth leader

Razlan Rafii is peeved with the ex-PM's remark that 'sometimes violence is needed'.

10y ago

'RM100 reward to join PKR' banner fake, says Fahmi

Party communications director accuses the enemies of PKR for putting up the banner.

10y ago

Thailand ‘highly likely’ to join TPPA, says DPM

‘Chances are high that Thailand will seek to join TPPA,’ says Somkid Jatusripitak.

10y ago

Has Pakatan failed? (An open letter to opposition supporters)

MP SPEAKS | I feel that there are more shades to the situation than the ones presented.

10y ago

Freedom of speech is not freedom to destroy

COMMENT | There are many party traditions that are being broken over this last one year.

10y ago

Our doors are open for you, Chinese assembly hall tells Dr M

It was during his tenure, Umno Youth threatened to torch the building. But the fiery hatchet has been buried.

10y ago

Justify project, not the politics

Criticism has been mounting on the Penang government’s land reclamation initiative, with many pundits analysing how the politicians voted and what it means for the Pakatan Harapan coalition.

10y ago

To reclaim or not, that's the question in Penang

ANALYSIS | The motion on a sea reclamation project shook the Penang state assembly and caused a rift between DAP and PKR.

10y ago

Explain 'higher than normal' cost of Edra Global, urges Amanah

Is the high cost of Edra’s assets linked to 1MDB payments to Goldman Sachs and IPIC, asks Amanah.

10y ago

NS civil servants to get RM500 special payment

The payment was in recognition of their service and dedication, says MB.

10y ago

‘Steps taken by gov’t to control home prices bearing fruit’

The average price of a house was RM305,075 in the second quarter of this year.

10y ago

Oil spurs ringgit’s biggest gain in emerging markets

The ringgit appreciated 1.2pct from Nov 20 to 4.2332 a dollar as of 10.45am in KL.

10y ago

M’sian thoughts on an American Thanksgiving

Malaysians, we need to come back to our senses.

10y ago

No party should rule forever, says Mahathir

UPDATED 2.05PM | The best democracy is a two-party system, says the former PM.

10y ago

Don't be fooled by Dr M again, Nik Nazmi warns

UPDATED 3.15PM | PKR leader says Mahathir is fighting Najib but people should not forget his past sins.

10y ago

S'gor MB: Civil servants want to work with us, not Putrajaya

UPDATED 1.28PM | S'gor getting many applications from those in Putrajaya who want to be transferred, says Azmin.

10y ago

'Charles must have anticipated landmines with explosive SD'

He is either an inveterate liar, or he was speaking what he perceived to be the truth, says an opposition leader.

10y ago

Azmin pledges to work with PAS, as Pakatan leaders watch

UPDATED 1.16PM | S'gor MB says PKR is the only party that can make all of them work together to fight Umno-BN.

10y ago

Of hazy vape laws and steamy tax ringgit potential

FOCUS | Enjoying boom time due to no regulation, vape players now want a Vape Act.

10y ago

Probe into seven 'errant' Umno members completed

Investigations papers will be sent to disciplinary committee soon, says Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan.

10y ago

Lessons from Najib’s ‘unimaginable income’

YOURSAY | ‘Think outside the box? What if we need a box - for donation?’

10y ago

More allegations, Najib must be world’s unluckiest PM

YOURSAY | ‘Former AG Gani should have the courage to come out to tell the truth.’

10y ago

Kevin Morais’ youngest sibling attacks SD credibility

UPDATED 10.54AM | Utusan reports Richard as saying Charles didn’t even attend or pay for Kevin’s funeral.

10y ago

‘Ministers, solve our problems instead of mocking us’

YOURSAY | ‘Everyone living in the city knew waking up early to beat the traffic is a joke.’

10y ago

Pahang Orang Asli reject MB's land division plan

They say it should wait until cabinet committee on indigenous land rights finds a solution.

10y ago

Is solving the housing problem rocket science?

KINIBIZ | It is no wonder that this generation has negative savings.

10y ago

Late Kevin Morais to receive Perak datukship

The murdered deputy public prosecutor gets posthumous award, while Zahid Hamidi tops Perak’s awards list.

10y ago

Endless 'challenges' to Malay dignity

YOURSAY | ‘Affordable housing is not only a Malay problem, it's a Malaysian problem.’

10y ago

Turkish President Erdogan rejects Putin’s demand for apology

Erdogan also dismisses claims that his country was buying oil from Islamic State.

10y ago

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‘Study on need for foreign workers to be tabled in three months’

PARLIAMENT | Richard Riot Jaem says the study will be presented to the cabinet.

10y ago

Zunar to auction artwork at fundraiser for Orang Asli

Bar Council is hosting a charity dinner on Dec 8 to celebrate Human Rights Day.

10y ago

Perak MB and Ipoh mayor cannot remain oblivious

COMMENT | Are they concerned about Tambun land clearing activities?

10y ago

‘Dear Kakak’

COMMENT | You never had to find a man called ‘brother’, he was already born for you.

10y ago

Is Malaysia a media saturated society?

COMMENT | Not having a smartphone can be something of a social faux pas.

10y ago

Pascal: Dad's murder suspect wanted by Interpol, yet freed

How can cops say insufficient evidence when Lim Yuen Soo is on Interpol's red list, asks AmBank founder's son.

10y ago

Winning power through the barrel of social media

COMMENT | Modi cleverly harnessed power of social media to defeat the Congress Party.

10y ago

What's next for Muhyiddin - warlord or statesman?

Three analysts unravel power play in the Umno leadership clash and mull deputy chief's moves.

10y ago

Communal title special terms not friendly to rural folk

Pacos Trust thanks Chief Minister Musa Aman for his commitment to give special priority on land ownership to rural communities who have long been residing on forest reserves since their ancestors’ time.

10y ago

Remember Najib's call for Umno to reform, Shafie Apdal asks

He says the 70-year-old party should be more open, and not cater only to individual interests.

10y ago

Shafie: Allow Muhyiddin to deliver winding-up speech at Umno AGM

He says party grassroots can listen and evaluate to differentiate the good from the bad.

10y ago

Archive - 27 November 2015

65 Umno branches in Gelang Patah back Najib

New station Tea FM launched for East M’sia

Is singer Adam Lambert too sexy for strait-laced S’pore?

Perak denies 200 Orang Asli children died in Belum

Strange things are happening in Umno, says Muhyiddin

Muhyiddin: Hamidah's sacking against spirit of Umno constitution

Indonesia planting trees, pledging to stem future fires

DAP MP denies linking Najib's son-in-law to Jho Low

Pen drive feud – younger Morais brother wants sibling held under Sosma

Ban sale of vape and shisha, moots Kedah mufti

Treason probe – I'll defend myself before Parliament, says Nurul

Finance Ministry grants MAHB land lease of 60 years

Najib's son-in-law demands proof he got contract from PM

'Probe over Sulu princess only at initial stage'

'Anwar is provided professional medical attention'

Nurul Izzah respects Sabah assembly’s bar on her

Gopeng Umno Wanita hit by spate of resignations

Usim enforces ban on vape use in campus from Jan 1

Hamidah: Why sack me from Umno but not Dr M?

Probe reports of deaths of Orang Asli children in Perak

Don't torch country, sacked Umno woman warns Najib

‘Leatherback turtle last landed in Terengganu in 2010'

Court throws out bid by journalist to protect source

PKR brings supplies to 93 flood-hit families in Lawas

Papa Mahathir don't preach violence, reacts Umno Youth leader

'RM100 reward to join PKR' banner fake, says Fahmi

Thailand ‘highly likely’ to join TPPA, says DPM

Has Pakatan failed? (An open letter to opposition supporters)

Freedom of speech is not freedom to destroy

Our doors are open for you, Chinese assembly hall tells Dr M

Justify project, not the politics

To reclaim or not, that's the question in Penang

Explain 'higher than normal' cost of Edra Global, urges Amanah

NS civil servants to get RM500 special payment

‘Steps taken by gov’t to control home prices bearing fruit’

Oil spurs ringgit’s biggest gain in emerging markets

M’sian thoughts on an American Thanksgiving

No party should rule forever, says Mahathir

Don't be fooled by Dr M again, Nik Nazmi warns

S'gor MB: Civil servants want to work with us, not Putrajaya

'Charles must have anticipated landmines with explosive SD'

Azmin pledges to work with PAS, as Pakatan leaders watch

Of hazy vape laws and steamy tax ringgit potential

Probe into seven 'errant' Umno members completed

Lessons from Najib’s ‘unimaginable income’

More allegations, Najib must be world’s unluckiest PM

Kevin Morais’ youngest sibling attacks SD credibility

‘Ministers, solve our problems instead of mocking us’

Pahang Orang Asli reject MB's land division plan

Is solving the housing problem rocket science?

Late Kevin Morais to receive Perak datukship

Endless 'challenges' to Malay dignity

Turkish President Erdogan rejects Putin’s demand for apology

2015-11-26

‘Study on need for foreign workers to be tabled in three months’

Zunar to auction artwork at fundraiser for Orang Asli

Perak MB and Ipoh mayor cannot remain oblivious

‘Dear Kakak’

Is Malaysia a media saturated society?

Pascal: Dad's murder suspect wanted by Interpol, yet freed

Winning power through the barrel of social media

What's next for Muhyiddin - warlord or statesman?

Communal title special terms not friendly to rural folk

Remember Najib's call for Umno to reform, Shafie Apdal asks

Shafie: Allow Muhyiddin to deliver winding-up speech at Umno AGM