Archive - 11 December 2015

IGP says the former student of a college in Cairo was nabbed upon his return from Syria via Turkey.

Delegates want to win the public over from the influence of the ‘opposition's propaganda’.

S’gor exco Iskandar reminds the Malay party that the state contributes 20pct to Malaysia’s GDP.

This confirms claim by a few branch chiefs that RM2.6bil 'political donation' was not reflected in the party's accounts.

He says if the group threatens Muslim unity, the mufti might have to issue a decree.

Its chief claims there's no scientific evidence to say short sleeves can reduce the risk of infection.

UPDATED 9.19PM | UMNO AGM | He said the decision is awaiting the Supreme Council's nod.

UMNO AGM | She says even the party’s loyal supporters want it changed, given the rising cost of living.

The group of Malays is indirectly disputing the royal institution in this country, says its sec-gen.

UMNO AGM | However, the party veep says the anger that was burning last night has subsided.

It steals the show at the sidelines of the ongoing party general assembly.

He poses this as the MIC president wants to refer to the AG a matter involving a temple.

Quoting a source, MyKMU says ex-DPM has seen the light after Najib’s speech.

Sovereign default risk is headed for the biggest quarterly drop in four years.

The trains have capacity to hit 160kph, with an operating speed limit of 140kph.

He says this in reply to Najib's statement yesterday that a No 2 must assist a No 1.

UPDATED 5.55PM | Spokesperson for the Teluk Kemang leaders says decision shows that democracy is dead in Umno.

UPDATED 5.08PM | UMNO AGM | Don’t be influenced in attacking our leaders, Tawau delegate urges all in party.

UPDATED 5.55PM | But jokes aside, he says sincerity more important than physical gestures.

Let MACC explain if the sum came from an individual or government in the Middle East, says Zahid.

You only need take a look around in any shopping mall these days to see that even a child, two or three years old and being pushed in a pram, plays with a mini portable computer.

Asked if she was referring to Mahathir and Muhyiddin, minister replies, ‘It can be anyone’.

DPM says will discuss matter with top cop on how strong the evidence is.

Her counsel says this is on the grounds the charge was unconstitutional.

MP SPEAKS | This is a question which should have been answered some six months ago.

DAP must take the blame for this latest development, says Gerakan.

Are the rakyat enchanted rats following the piper?

UPDATED 2.33PM | Hamzah Zainuddin says the power to reduce prices is not with the government.

Some say they want further explanations, others say no further explanations needed.

The language is on the decline in the country - just when it is needed most.

Participants are haunted by the failure to get a deal in Copenhagen in 2009.

MAHB had placed advertisements in an apparent bid to collect unpaid service fees.

UPDATED 2.43PM | UMNO AGM | Not everyone can be PM and the candidate needs divine sanction, according to Othman Aziz.

Refusing to comment, she, however, says DPM must have his reasons for saying this.

UMNO AGM | Malaysiakini journalists following it on the main screen at PWTC are also chased away

UPDATED 1.44PM | Lawyer says some days he was okay, other days he was not.

The ringgit weakened 0.4pct today to 4.2795 a US dollar as at 11.43am in KL.

FGV may take less than 10pct, while another subsidiary is to take the remaining stake.

UMNO AGM | All the delegates sang with one voice and that's the need to maintain party unity.

Does it sound familiar if I describe the political processes now prevailing in the country in this way?

Former military attaché Muhammad Rizalman Ismail has shamed the entire country with his antics in New Zealand. Getting caught indecently assaulting a woman is completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, his ludicrous statements in court further tarnishes the image of Malaysia.

May it please Your Royal Highnesses,

UMNO AGM | It’s a friend that can win back support, says Din Adam.

Globalisation. Today that is what we are faced with. That is our challenge as a nation. The magnitude of technology, faster people connectivity and impeccable competition of corporations. We are living in a world that is demanding freer movement of goods, services and people and we cannot afford to close our doors and opportunities to this.

PM is trying to divert from the crises he is facing, it says.

All leaders directed not to comment on Najib’s offer ‘to join Umno in building Malaysia’.

In the most unlikely turn of events, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has become the goose that lays golden eggs in the present political climate of Malaysia. Since its induction, PAS has never been given the importance it is now receiving.

Malaysian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and allow him to receive proper medical attention, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) said yesterday on the 10-month anniversary of Anwar’s latest imprisonment. Anwar is currently incarcerated in Sungai Buloh prison, Selangor State.

UPDATED 12.13PM | UMNO AGM | However, despite the factionalism, he says Umno remains united.

UMNO AGM | To restore calm, Umno permanent chairperson tells him to change topic.

UPDATED 4.50PM | UMNO AGM | The veteran, however, points out that it depends on both parties’ grassroots.

However, Malaysia is hesitant as it is not as effective against the dengue prevailing here.

Obama administration officials announce the death of Abu Saleh and two others.

YOURSAY | ‘A two-party system will counter abuse, act as check and balance.’

He caused a severe blow in GE12, and it can recur because of what he’s doing now, says Salleh.

He says such efforts had produced many professionals among the bumiputera.

COMMENT | These questions have to be asked for the sake of the nation.

A lawyer sees increasingly vocal monarchy and active judiciary as reasons for the bill.

It is as simple as understanding what Islam is.

There were also 42,449 cases of domestic violence from 2000 to 2013, says women’s NGO.

YOURSAY | ‘Perhaps Najib and Umno have a plan in case they lose the elections.’

COMMENT | ‘The three wise men didn’t ask PM the crucial questions.’

YOURSAY | ‘I am surprised there are some still defending Najib.’

Other recipients include CIMB chief Nazir Razak and painter of Birds of Malaysia collection Jaafar Taib.