Archive - 9 December 2015

Abolish G25, says Kedah mufti

Syeikh Muhamad Baderudin Ahmad says G25 members should repent.

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Najib tried to bribe me, says Mahathir

He says this happened when Najib approached him occasionally to ask what he wanted.

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‘It was good,’ smiling Najib says after supreme council meet

‘It was good,’ smiling Najib says after supreme council meet

The umno president has effectively silenced dissent at this year’s GA.

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Seven remanded over seizure of ganja-laced vape liquid

The suspects were picked up in raids at Banting, Ampang and Kelana Jaya.

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‘My lips have been sealed,’ heartbroken Muhyiddin says

‘My lips have been sealed,’ heartbroken Muhyiddin says

UPDATED 11.20PM | He says the supreme council rejected his plea to speak at the Umno AGM.

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Council: Only Najib will speak, Muhyiddin’s fate still in limbo

Council: Only Najib will speak, Muhyiddin’s fate still in limbo

UPDATED 10.55PM | Zahid says Muhyiddin’s fate was not discussed in the supreme council meeting.

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Umno wings’ delegates back Najib’s leadership

Umno wings’ delegates back Najib’s leadership

UMNO AGM | Seven out of eight of them interviewed have thrown their support behind Najib.

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Muhyiddin, Shafie attend Umno council amid talks of suspension

UMNO AGM | Muhyiddin was seen seated on the right of Umno president Najib.

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Shahrizat: Come back Dr M, or DAP will control Malays

Shahrizat: Come back Dr M, or DAP will control Malays

UPDATED 8.15PM | UMNO AGM | Let blood flow, we won’t allow DAP to take over the country.

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RM2.6b, Rosmah among '51 reasons Najib must resign'

RM2.6b, Rosmah among '51 reasons Najib must resign'

It's a video that is going viral on social media and lists reasons why the PM must quit.

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Portal: Supreme council 10 to push for No 2's suspension

Portal: Supreme council 10 to push for No 2's suspension

The supreme council members say they are fed up with Muhyiddin's antics.

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German robots to make first Adidas running shoes in 2016

The sportswear company seeks to cut labour costs and speed up delivery to consumers.

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KJ: Leave Umno if you're bent on destroying it

KJ: Leave Umno if you're bent on destroying it

UPDATED 7.42PM | UMNO AGM | They have one leg in the party with the other leg being outside, he says.

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Ringgit falls to 4.27 against US dollar

Another dealer says traders felt safer holding on to the greenback.

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Law expert, ex-top judge says NSC bill should be challenged

UPDATED 7.28PM | The law is very dangerous as it is not open to judicial review, says one.

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Former COA judge concerned fundamental rights not protected

UPDATED 8.36PM | Hishamudin Yunus cites several judgments to prove his point.

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Even 'neutered goats' will retaliate if cornered, warns Kadir

Najib has fortified his position but he attends the party meet full of fear, he claims.

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Transparency needed in announcing tariff review

The Association of Water and Energy Research Malaysia (Awer) is concerned over the non-transparent manner the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry and Energy Commission announces the tariff review for January to June 2016. Information is manipulated to portray a different view compared to the actual situation.

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Halal-certified KTM a bad idea

While I congratulate the Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Berhad and the Railwaymen’s Union of Malaysia (RUM) for reducing their losses to RM55 million with hope of further reductions after the rate hike, I must voice out that this notion of wanting to become ‘halal certified’ is a worrying trend.

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Muhyiddin fears not disciplinary action

Muhyiddin fears not disciplinary action

Umno supreme council will decide on his caustic speech against Najib tonight.

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What can be done about rocky relationships?

What can be done about rocky relationships?

Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) recently held a forum entitled ‘When Relationships Go Sour’ to highlight common problems and consider what changes are needed.

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Perlis mufti: Rage over khalwat but not against power abuse?

Asri questions priorities of Islamic groups, says review needed on how religious authorities operate.

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We have to change if you want our country to change

My fellow Malaysians, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

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Penang gov’t not linked to ‘Top Business Excellence Awards’

It has come to the attention of the Penang Chief Minister’s Office that a private event known as ‘Malaysia Top Business Excellence Awards 2016’ is currently being advertised and circulated through letters and emails to home-grown firms and multi-national companies in Malaysia.

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Najib launches Pemuda Umno Bumiputera Unit Fund

Najib launches Pemuda Umno Bumiputera Unit Fund

The fund is to assist new entrepreneurs in starting their business.

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Shopee, Southeast Asia’s Latest Mobile Customer-to-Customer Social Marketplace Launches in Malaysia

Shopee, Southeast Asia’s latest mobile customer-to-customer (C2C) marketplace officially launches in Malaysia today. The platform was soft-launched earlier this year in the region, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan. Shopee boasts a wide range of products, is equipped with a secure payment method and innovative social-led features to create a more secure, fun and fuss-free shopping and selling experience.

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Bersih wants action after man acquitted in ballot paper case

The case proves for the umpteenth time the flaws in the indelible ink system, says watchdog.

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Suaram: Corruption root of most civil, political rights violations

Suaram: Corruption root of most civil, political rights violations

Project coordinator Dobby Chew asserts this at launch of Suaram's annual Human Rights Report.

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IT officer freed on 'taking out GE13 ballot paper' charge

The British Council officer is acquitted as court finds prosecution failed to prove its case.

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Mukhriz shocked, denies 'Team 5M' exists

Mukhriz shocked, denies 'Team 5M' exists

UMNO AGM | Kedah MB denies being a member. He agrees it could be the work of those seeking to divide Umno.

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E-cigarette flavours lead to lung disease, Harvard study finds

They contain a chemical found to cause respiratory ailment among workers who inhaled it.

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Suhakam: NSC bill will have 'serious effects' on civil liberties

Many of its provisions couched in fairly general terms with hardly any safeguards, it adds.

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Cries of 'Hidup Tan Sri' ring out as Muhyiddin arrives

Cries of 'Hidup Tan Sri' ring out as Muhyiddin arrives

UPDATED 5.28PM | UMNO AGM | The Umno number two makes his first appearance to attend the Youth AGM.

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Pandikar told not to take out own failures on MPs

Pandikar told not to take out own failures on MPs

Lawmaker says unheard of for a Parliament speaker to ask elected MPs to resign.

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Poster-less Muhyiddin: Umno's 'invisible man'

Poster-less Muhyiddin: Umno's 'invisible man'

UMNO AGM | Lots of posters and images of Umno leaders but not of the deputy president.

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'Muhyiddin was at PWTC, but didn't attend Najib's briefing'

'Muhyiddin was at PWTC, but didn't attend Najib's briefing'

UMNO AGM | Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he doesn't know why Muhyiddin behaved as such.

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Dewan Negara president chides absent senators

Senate president Abu Zahar Ujang says he has only excused those attending the Umno AGM

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Maria, Ambiga fume over late night sex calls

Maria, Ambiga fume over late night sex calls

Bersih's Mandeep Singh is also receiving saucy calls, after their numbers were circulated.

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Lawyer denies Charles is missing, no info on pen drive

Lawyer denies Charles is missing, no info on pen drive

Americk Sidhu says he was in contact with brother of slain DPP Kevin Morais recently.

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Muhyiddin, a broken piece of rope from the Umno raft?

Muhyiddin, a broken piece of rope from the Umno raft?

UPDATED 3.51PM | UMNO AGM | Umno veep Zahid Hamidi makes no direct reference, but asks members to ‘let severed pieces be swept away’.

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Puteri Umno chief targets Nurul Izzah over 'fake tears'

UMNO AGM | They are the real actors. Don't forget how they insulted our security forces, says wing's chief.

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Muhyiddin's fate in Najib's hands, says Zahid

Muhyiddin's fate in Najib's hands, says Zahid

UPDATED 3.31PM | There is no need for any hasty action, adds the Umno vice-president.

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Reduced tariff rebate on electricity expected, says Kenanga Research

This is given the higher gas/LNG consumption in the second half of 2015, it explains.

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On NFC, lack of evidence or political will?

MP SPEAKS | You don’t charge the accused when you are not armed with solid evidence.

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Wanita Umno warns of foreign plot to topple gov't

Wanita Umno warns of foreign plot to topple gov't

UMNO AGM | Shahrizat wants stern action to be taken against those involved.

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Youth wing: We're not betraying by voicing out on 1MDB

Youth wing: We're not betraying by voicing out on 1MDB

UPDATED 3.10PM | UMNO AGM |As we speak out, our loyalty must be weighed against justice and truth, says its chief.

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Hopefully, everyone can take a taxi... or Uber

KINIBIZ | Those who stand in the way of progress tend to get run over.

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Stepping into Zeti’s shoes

KINIBIZ | Her replacement must have the ideal combination of ethics and expertise.

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Enough is enough, Khairy says of price hikes

Enough is enough, Khairy says of price hikes

UPDATED 2.45PM | UMNO AGM | We cannot be silent, says Umno Youth chief, when people are pressured by rising costs.

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Selangor PAS exco man provides reality check

Selangor PAS exco man provides reality check

COMMENT | Iskandar says Umno-PAS ties founder on ‘sins’ inflicted by Umno.

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KJ denies Umno Youth is being populist by voicing grievances

KJ denies Umno Youth is being populist by voicing grievances

UPDATED 1.29PM | UMNO AGM | Don’t tell us that our effort to act as a voice of the people is treason, says the Youth chief.

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Trump faces more flak after plan to bar Muslims from US

US media outlets and Muslim organisations joined the rejections of his proposal.

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Russia says it hit IS with sub-launched missile for first time

Russia says it hit IS with sub-launched missile for first time

Over the last three days, Russia’s air force had flown more than 300 sorties over Syria.

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'Najib’s RM2.6b, 1MDB explanations raise more questions'

'Najib’s RM2.6b, 1MDB explanations raise more questions'

Kit Siang ticks off PM for his ‘tame and orchestrated’ replies at media interviews and closed-door Umno sessions.

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Trump defends urging to ban Muslims from US as outrage mounts

White House urges Repblicans to say they won’t support real estate mogul to be president.

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The long and short of a nurse's sleeves

The long and short of a nurse's sleeves

We examine here the issues behind nurses wearing short and long sleeves at work.

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Stop provoking the people, Penang gov’t told

State BN chief says the DAP-led gov’t keeps finding faults with Putrajaya for its own failures.

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All talk of TPPA transparency is mere rubbish, say NGOs

How can governments say this when the negotiations were not transparent, asks Third World Network.

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Shafie: I speak up so nobody will urinate on my grave

Shafie: I speak up so nobody will urinate on my grave

The people have many questions, so I can’t keep quiet, says Umno vice-president Shafie Apdal.

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Umno VP: Was RM2.6b Umno's because president used it?

Umno VP: Was RM2.6b Umno's because president used it?

Najib has to prove the ‘donation’ he received was used for Umno, argues Shafie Apdal.

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An equity crowdfunding primer

Equity-based crowdfunding allows an investor to buy shares in the project itself.

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KINIBIZ to go for equity crowdfunding

The exercise is expected to commence later this month or early next month.

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Mara Digital 101 - racism can’t generate business

YOURSAY | ‘You need hard work and perseverance to succeed.’

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Troubling thoughts on religious education

YOURSAY | ‘It needs to be more inclusive to allay the misconceptions of the public.’

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Hospital vandalised over religious issue a sad indictment

Hospital vandalised over religious issue a sad indictment

YOURSAY | ‘The very fabric of the country is being torn apart at the seams.’

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PM’s explanation on RM2.6b ‘donation’ - what a disgrace!

YOURSAY | ‘If it is for Umno, why is the donation not reflected in its accounts?’

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Difficult questions on Umno’s future trajectory

COMMENT | The party will likely come out of its general assembly weakened.

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Guidelines for Yapeim's adminstration soon

Guidelines for Yapeim's adminstration soon

They will be implemented after a special team set up by the government completes its report, says deputy minister.

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'No boos, just applause for Najib's speech'

'No boos, just applause for Najib's speech'

UPDATED 1.09AM | Rahman Dahlan says delegates at the presidential briefing reacted well to president's speech and were happy.

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Puteri Umno chief defends barring of non-Muslim reporters

She refuses to comment further when asked by journalists.

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