Archive - 4 December 2015

Minister says a total of 448,498 new students will enter Standard One next year.

The drastic increase in public transport fares is like affecting the safety of road users in Malaysia as many would shift to private vehicles, especially motorcycles. The shocking fare hike - some of which exceeding 100 percent - would only make motorcycles and cars to be more attractive.

Police say suspect was picked up while trying to escape in a car in Ipoh.

Umno veep hopes the general assembly next week will run smoothly.

A police team finds victim in the Jalan Pos Baru area in Klang, two days after abduction.

Former PAS veep wants to give party the opportunity to study and fix several weaknesses.

Focus, instead, on improving quality of teachers, says the World Bank economist.

Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan confirms the couple will attend next week’s Umno meet.

Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan confirms the couple will attend next week’s Umno meet.

Counsel representing Matan tells reporters that all the appellants would appeal.

This is the bleak scenario put forth by Ideas in relation to the National Security Council Bill.

Khairuddin says decision against Muhyiddin unfair, wants Umno members to oppose it.

We still don't know who is the RM2.6 billion donor, says PKR lawmaker..

Another says he may not care about public perception any more.

UPDATED 7.37PM | Charles points to an academic paper which says a bilateral investment treaty can reduce FDI inflows. 

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is appalled by the Malaysian cabinet’s decision to regulate e-cigarettes and vaping instead of imposing a total ban on them. The Consumers Association of Penang reiterates that the cabinet must impose a total ban on e-cigarette and vaping if they are concerned about the future and well-being of the youth in this country.

Naziah says hospital cited risk of infection, but says she folds her sleeves when working.

UPDATED 6.11PM | Klang MP raises poser over using the NSC Bill to suppress trade unions.

As we read the news unfolding each day over the ‘state of affairs’ of this nation, I think we might have skewed the discussions toward the wrong direction.

In ringgit terms, October's exports increased 16.7 percent from a year ago.

He admits going to the club on two occasions when under pressure.

Russia began air strikes in Syria on Sept 30 and has stepped up attacks.

He says this is one way of 'getting signals'.

Muslim Consumers Association asks the Johor sultan to reconsider his stand on vape.

Go ahead and puke. But if Anwar is great and Dr M pure, why not Najib, asks pro-Umno portal.

Pandikar has set 'shameful record' in Parliament's 'darkest day', says Kit Siang.

The resignations have not restored its integrity, says watchdog.

Bersih wants the gov't to explain action taken against social activist.

UPDATED 4.1PM | The court will rule on whether the suit is to be reinstated at the High Court.

UPDATED 12.46PM | The former law minister pleads not guilty to a charge of 'causing annoyance'.

The court rules their convictions were safe.

It’s chief Khairy Jamaluddin also urges Umno to remain united, for any split will spell big trouble.

Aide says an invitation that went viral is fake.

'This destination promises a better life for all. Do not pay attention to matters that will distract us'.

UPDATED 1.26PM | The appellate court dismisses his appeal against a KL High Court ruling which found him to have committed libel.

INTERVIEW | He has overlooked apple polishers, the donkeys that are destroying him, says Khairuddin Abu Hassan.

Its wide-ranging powers will lead to arbitrary exercise of authority, says International Commission of Jurists.

He refers to the inception of Umno in seeking feedback on the message he should deliver at Umno AGM.

The social activist was barred from leaving for South Korea at 10.46 last night.

COMMENT | To move three steps forward, one may need to move a step backwards.

COMMENT | Shahrir Samad is effective at local but not national level.

‘It’s unheard of,’ former Umno No 2 says of moves to ban Muhyiddin speaking at Umno AGM.

YOURSAY | ‘Why is he involved in advising Najib on a personal matter?’

Report details security breaches that could have endangered the president.

Syrian and other Arab ground forces must be found to take on IS, he says.

A commuter accuses Express Rail Link operator of lying that this is first fare hike in 14 years.

YOURSAY | ‘It is a question of heads Umno wins, and tails the opposition loses.’

Bureaucrats fearful that any major spending could come under the scanner of KPK.

It’s not an indication the US is headed for another invasion, like in 2003, the president says in an interview.

Is the city to be Malaysia’s red planet?

‘It was more about black magic than about having to go to the toilet in an emergency.’

This excuse of government for not having PM answer RM2.6 billion queries in Parliament is wrong, they say.

YOURSAY | ‘Stop harassing a lawyer who's doing his job. Go after hardcore criminals.’

YOURSAY | ‘Malaysians ‘pandai sabar’, that's what got us into this mess in the first place.’

YOURSAY | ‘Thanks for confirming that Najib has committed wrongdoings.’

Make your move to take over the country's leadership, Islamist party’s No 2 tells the former DPM.

COMMENT | Just like the immortal Leto, will the PM teach us a lesson we will remember in our bones?

COMMENT | This new bill is nothing less than a prelude to dictatorship.

Umno veep reminds party's future generation of leaders on importance of loyalty to its struggle.