Archive - 13 December 2015

Four flights rerouted, 19 delayed due to bad weather in Sepang

Four flights rerouted, 19 delayed due to bad weather in Sepang

Two flights had to land at Penang airport and two others at Senai airport in Johor.
Get hands dirty to fight poverty, Zahid tells BN parties

Get hands dirty to fight poverty, Zahid tells BN parties

He says all component parties must show a sense of responsibility in helping the people.
Three robbers net RM250,000 from Mydin store in Seremban

Three robbers net RM250,000 from Mydin store in Seremban

They cut open the grill door and drilled a hole in a wall to break into the cashier room.
Gov’t appoints 24 de-radicalisation, anti-terrorism experts

Gov’t appoints 24 de-radicalisation, anti-terrorism experts

Nur Jazlan says decision is in the wake of 123 M'sians found to be linked to the IS militant group.
Three women win in landmark Saudi polls, so far

Three women win in landmark Saudi polls, so far

This is from early results in the polls in which women were allowed to vote and stand as candidates for the first time.
Najib magnanimous, gentlemanly in nature, says Salleh

Najib magnanimous, gentlemanly in nature, says Salleh

He says the Umno president could have turned his back on his adversaries, but he didn't.
Still in AGM mode, Najib tells robot 'Hidup Umno!'

Still in AGM mode, Najib tells robot 'Hidup Umno!'

He said this in response to the robot's fist pump, at the sidelines of Malaysia Cyber Games 2015. [PHOTO]
Ismail Sabri: Hard for a feuding Umno to win over voters

Ismail Sabri: Hard for a feuding Umno to win over voters

The party could face problems in GE14 if internal disputes persists, he says.
Umno’s desperate strategy, Harapan’s counter-strategy

Umno’s desperate strategy, Harapan’s counter-strategy

With even more Chinese turned against Umno/BN, and no hope of reversing such a trend (Chinese support had dropped to 5 percent , according to a Merdeka Center poll in August), and Malay support also not looking good (it had dropped to 31 percent in the same poll), Umno is, frankly, in a state of panic.
Global artists back M’sian activist charged for screening film

Global artists back M’sian activist charged for screening film

Supporters of the open letter asking for charges to be dropped include Grammy and Oscar winners.
Rope in PAS or risk losing GE again, Rafizi cautions

Rope in PAS or risk losing GE again, Rafizi cautions

INTERVIEW | The PKR sec-gen says opposition needs time to seal working relationship between its 'fractious' parts.
DAP never backstabbed anyone, Kok tells Najib

DAP never backstabbed anyone, Kok tells Najib

She hits out at Najib for saying DAP is an unfaithful partner.
'Kicked around', Kelantan victims face flood season in tents

'Kicked around', Kelantan victims face flood season in tents

Those without land are still living in tents a year after the flood, but monsoon is here again.
'Umno AGM point of no return for warring factions'

'Umno AGM point of no return for warring factions'

PKR veep Rafizi says this is as the AGM was used to humilitate Umno number two.
Show us the money, Kayveas says of funds for Indians

Show us the money, Kayveas says of funds for Indians

UPDATED 3PM | He claims the funds are disbursed through the same group of 'show artists'.
BN suffering without two-thirds majority, says Zahid

BN suffering without two-thirds majority, says Zahid

UPDATED 2.49PM | As a result, it cannot create new parliamentary seats, says Zahid.
'Damned racism' at Umno AGM riles Amanah chief

'Damned racism' at Umno AGM riles Amanah chief

UPDATED 3.16PM | 'This is a venomous speech. The assobiyyah ( racism ) view is one that is most celaka (damned).'

Tears after Paris accord to limit global warming to 2 degrees C

Tears after Paris accord to limit global warming to 2 degrees C

UN secretary-general says COP21 accord is a monumental triumph for the planet.
PKR to see how far Umno's olive branch goes

PKR to see how far Umno's olive branch goes

UPDATED 2.53PM | PKR sec-gen Rafizi says this after Najib calls for closer ties with PKR ally PAS.
Speaker: Parliamentary reform is up to the gov't

Speaker: Parliamentary reform is up to the gov't

Pandikar says he has submitted the proposal, and now government must decide.
Parliament no ‘rubber stamp’, Pandikar says

Parliament no ‘rubber stamp’, Pandikar says

The Dewan Rakyat speaker says there is robust debate going into the wee hours.
Why suddenly DAP, not PAS, is Umno’s main enemy?

Why suddenly DAP, not PAS, is Umno’s main enemy?

MP SPEAKS | Un-Malaysian and anti-Malaysian to regard non-Malay parties as such.
MIC wants to ‘rescue’ Hindu Board in Penang?

MIC wants to ‘rescue’ Hindu Board in Penang?

COMMENT | Attacking the board is not going to help Subramaniam in the least.
Unfazed, Kula presses his ICC and ATT briefs in Guyana

Unfazed, Kula presses his ICC and ATT briefs in Guyana

Malaysia has not joined but Guyana may well enlist with the groupings.
The anatomy of an Umno general assembly

The anatomy of an Umno general assembly

COMMENT | Highlights of key positions and decisions the party has taken through the years.
S’gor declares tomorrow public holiday for M’sia Cup win

S’gor declares tomorrow public holiday for M’sia Cup win

S'gor MB Azmin Ali says it's in gratitude for 2-0 victory over Kedah in last night's final at Shah Alam.
Meet the 20-year-old who’s getting an award from Queen E

Meet the 20-year-old who’s getting an award from Queen E

MALAYSIANSKINI | Calvin Woo is the sole Malaysian to win the Queen’s Young Leaders Award.

To vindicate himself, Najib must produce the paper trail

To vindicate himself, Najib must produce the paper trail

YOURSAY | ‘Where’s the money now? Umno, please answer since it was a political donation.’
RM2.6b is ‘god sent’ to Najib

RM2.6b is ‘god sent’ to Najib

YOURSAY | ‘Of course, Najib is the chosen one to lead the country.’
Sick and disgusted with sexist remarks on nurses’ sleeves

Sick and disgusted with sexist remarks on nurses’ sleeves

COMMENT | The PPIM chief’s ‘short skirt’ statement makes a mockery of nurses’ role in infection control.
Vivekananda Ashram ‘an inter-generational identity sanctuary’

Vivekananda Ashram ‘an inter-generational identity sanctuary’

The decade-long saga of the Vivekananda Ashram has undoubtedly ignited the passion of past and present residents of the Brickfields community, and beyond.