Archive - 29 November 2015

Reezal, Zahid want Dr M at Umno AGM

Reezal, Zahid want Dr M at Umno AGM

It is strange if Mahathir is not invited, says Reezal.
Sabah PKR chief comforts Nurul Izzah over Sulu pic

Sabah PKR chief comforts Nurul Izzah over Sulu pic

Lajim says Sabahans see Nurul Izzah dining with Jacel Kiram as 'normal' .
Delegates defend Lim over motion to limit CM's term

Delegates defend Lim over motion to limit CM's term

Penang DAP delegates say Lim Guan Eng is not corrupt. He's efficient and so should stay for even longer.
Health Ministry's for Johor sultan's decree against vaping

Health Ministry's for Johor sultan's decree against vaping

Health Minister Dr S Subramaniam says public health has been placed above other considerations.
Two more cops nabbed in Bukit Aman corruption case

Two more cops nabbed in Bukit Aman corruption case

The police officers were arrested in the case involving renovation of the police headquarters building.
Miti invites NGOs to TPPA dialogue on Dec 1

Miti invites NGOs to TPPA dialogue on Dec 1

The session will include a question and answer on the trade agreement, Mustapa Mohamed says.
Johor heeds sultan, to ban vape produce sale using bylaw

Johor heeds sultan, to ban vape produce sale using bylaw

This comes after the sultan decreed that vaping is to be banned in the southern state.
Najib attends mass circumcision event, record set

Najib attends mass circumcision event, record set

A total of 1,201 boys of various ages enter the Malaysia Book of Records over the Pekan event.
Minister: Do you want 1MDB to go bankrupt?

Minister: Do you want 1MDB to go bankrupt?

1MDB is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't, says Salleh Said Keruak.
Rebel Teh loses, Chow repeats win at Penang DAP polls

Rebel Teh loses, Chow repeats win at Penang DAP polls

He finishes out of top 15 to fall out of state committee, while the incumbent state chief took the most votes.
We have 500 workers, Malay vape traders plead

We have 500 workers, Malay vape traders plead

UPDATED 7PM The traders say most of the shops are tied to a two-year rent agreement.
Muhyiddin: I cannot bear the sin if I remain quiet

Muhyiddin: I cannot bear the sin if I remain quiet

UPDATED 8.11PM | He says he had to speak on 1MDB and the RM2.6bil even if it cost him the DPM's post.
Johor sultan can't just decree vape ban, law experts say

Johor sultan can't just decree vape ban, law experts say

It has to be done through legislation, and the Johor exco can choose not to heed the decree, they say.
Kedah Raja Muda dies, state to mourn for three days

Kedah Raja Muda dies, state to mourn for three days

Tunku Abdul Malik ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah, 86, died at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital's royal ward.
VP fumes over 'crappy faux paper' at PKR congress

VP fumes over 'crappy faux paper' at PKR congress

UPDATED 9.08PM | Copies of 'fake' Selangorkini copies with 'slanderous' reports were distributed to delegates.
Why is it wrong to question a leader, asks pro-Muhyiddin rally

Why is it wrong to question a leader, asks pro-Muhyiddin rally

1,000 BN leaders gather in Pagoh today in support of the embattled Umno deputy.
Be cool, Johor vapers urged after sultan's decree

Be cool, Johor vapers urged after sultan's decree

Don't provoke, says a popular JB vapers community Facebook page.
PAS gets beating at Penang DAP convention

PAS gets beating at Penang DAP convention

Its willingness to engage with BN, to the point of giving advice, draws fire from Guan Eng.
'Failure' KJ should just focus on being TV star, says Nik Nazmi

'Failure' KJ should just focus on being TV star, says Nik Nazmi

PKR AGM | The PKR Youth chief says his Umno counterpart has failed to change Umno for the better.
My love will go on, Nurul Izzah tells Sabah

My love will go on, Nurul Izzah tells Sabah

She reiterates this over Sabah ban, while Tian Chua is sorry he can't help Sabahans topple BN.
'Am I going to die?' - student journo reports from conflict zone frontlines

'Am I going to die?' - student journo reports from conflict zone frontlines

MALAYSIANS KINI | Despite the trauma of covering war situations, the journalism student is hooked on conflict reporting.

1MDB says critics wrong; it broke even on Edra sale

1MDB says critics wrong; it broke even on Edra sale

Questions have been raised how sale worth RM7.43b can actually help to reduce its debts.
Umno is now Najib’s party, says Mahathir

Umno is now Najib’s party, says Mahathir

This is because whoever criticises him, gets sacked, alleges the former premier.

Dr M: No comment if Anwar should be released from jail

Dr M: No comment if Anwar should be released from jail

One Mahathir's leading supporters, Khairuddin Abu Hassan, is for Anwar release, and Dr M was asked for his response.

Amanah all for one-on-one fights in next GE

Amanah all for one-on-one fights in next GE

But condemns PAS for allegedly trying to influence PKR to stop Amanah from standing in seats PAS wants.
Malacca CM's extra luxury 'official' cars worth RM990k blasted

Malacca CM's extra luxury 'official' cars worth RM990k blasted

DAP's Ayer Keroh rep questions need for luxury Mercedes and Lexus on top of CM's official Honda Accord.
Get federal gov't to repay losses, Guan Eng challenges Penang Umno

Get federal gov't to repay losses, Guan Eng challenges Penang Umno

If it wants reclamation projects postponed, it should ensure state indemified against penalties, he argues.
'Evil plans to topple Penang state gov't won't succeed'

'Evil plans to topple Penang state gov't won't succeed'

Outgoing Penang DAP chief Chow Kon Yeow says party being put to test, members must stay united and focused.
Penang DAP convention kicks off with RM2.6b placards

Penang DAP convention kicks off with RM2.6b placards

Following PKR's display yesterday, delegates ask the national question 'Where is the RM2.6 billion?'.
I am defending Kevin and my PM, says Richard Morais

I am defending Kevin and my PM, says Richard Morais

Youngest brother of slain DPP will request a meeting with Najib over controversial SD by sibling.
Johor sultan bans vape, warns against racialising issue

Johor sultan bans vape, warns against racialising issue

Monarch gives outlets a month to quit trade, no excuses and no politicking the issue.
Trump reframes claim that Muslims cheered 9/11

Trump reframes claim that Muslims cheered 9/11

The presidential election race has taken a sharp turn toward focusing on terrorism.
Brazilian cops hunt Santa Claus who stole Sao Paulo copter

Brazilian cops hunt Santa Claus who stole Sao Paulo copter

The thief rented the aircraft from an air taxi service at the Campo Marte airport.
Pressures pile on Charles over pen drive

Pressures pile on Charles over pen drive

YOURSAY | 'All this can be clarified. Charles needs to release contents of pen drive.'

Ringgit to hover around 4.25 against US$

Ringgit to hover around 4.25 against US$

The local unit rose against the Singapore dollar to 3.0177/0261 from 3.0311/0368.
M’sia between rock and hard place at Climate Change meet

M’sia between rock and hard place at Climate Change meet

MP SPEAKS | The M’sian gov’t must not lose sight of our nation’s transitional position.
Even Nero did not remain as emperor for long

Even Nero did not remain as emperor for long

COMMENT | Najib is running out of choices. The clock is ticking on him.
Morais case sinking deeper into morass of M’sia’s ‘Dallas’

Morais case sinking deeper into morass of M’sia’s ‘Dallas’

YOURSAY | ‘Other than ensuring his brother didn’t die in vain, Charles has nothing to gain.’

Charles Morais consulting lawyer on pen drive's fate

Charles Morais consulting lawyer on pen drive's fate

He says he has no ‘death wish’ to return to Malaysia any time soon.