Archive - 14 December 2015

Uncalled for whining by MIC against MyPPP

The published news ( Malaysiakini , Dec 14, 2015) about MIC central working committee member S Vell Paari reprimanding MyPPP president M Kayveas on the latter’s speech at MyPPP’s recent annual general meeting is not only uncalled for but certainly sounds like a schoolboy threat.

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Secret admirer soothes Muhyiddin's battle wounds

He receives message of encouragement on a cafe serviette, signed 'Amy'.

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Plus dispels claim of landslide at Menora Tunnel

It was learnt that the photo was actually that of an incident on the Karak Highway.

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Ling: Why don't you sue Dr M, WSJ, S'wak Report?

UPDATED 8.59PM | If Najib cares about his reputation, he should sue them, says ex-MCA chief.

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Penang Gerakan Youth draws flak for 'developers special privileges' comment

The comments are defamatory, says Jagdeep.

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Arbitrary control of film screenings impedes freedom of info

Today, Lena Hendry, our colleague and a staff member of Komas, is undergoing trial in the criminal court for allegedly breaking the law by screening ‘No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka, a human rights documentary film about war crimes committed during the civil war in Sri Lanka.

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No reason for Najib to get RM42m from SRC, says Ling

UPDATED 7.56PM | He says this in his defence against Najib's lawsuit, filed today.

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G25: Review syariah enactment to protect Islam’s image

Syariah law is God’s law so it must be implemented justly, it says.

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Two Sarawak MPs charged with taking part in Bersih 4 rally

UPDATED 6.37PM | Both lawmakers claim trial to the charge.

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Selangor has 309 flood victims at seven relief centres

The flood relief centre at Balai Raya Kg Chinchang, Sepang was closed this morning.

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Piped gas in peninsula below market price, says TNB

The price will be increased by RM1.50 per mmBtu for January-July 2016.

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Christians proselytise using 'gold, glory, gospel', students told

UPDATED 6.01PM | They were told Chtistians are trying to convert Muslims, a participant said.

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'Three reasons why people want to know about RM2.6b donation'

UPDATED 7.07PM | Answers can only be obtained if Najib is in court, lawyer argues.

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Is fame-shaming on Facebook legal in Malaysia?

COMMENT | This article talks about why we really should NOT do it.

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PKR, you couldn’t be more wrong!

I think politics in this country has degenerated into the most absurd level and today I am not referring to Umno or BN. I am talking about PKR - how its seemingly intelligent leaders are now trying to articulate the most ridiculous and wangle the impossible.

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PAS number two: Allah tells us to cooperate for goodness

But Tuan Ibrahim says the country is rotting under Umno-BN.

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DRB-Hicom appoints new group CEO

Syed Faisal Albar Syed Ali Rethza Albar will succeed Mohd Khamil Jamil.

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US investigates broadcasters in widening Fifa case

T&T Sports Marketing Ltd has longstanding ties with 21st Century Fox.

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Hassan is new UiTM vice-chancellor

He takes over from Prof Ir Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar whose term ends on Dec 31.

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Lena hits out at gov't over 'killing fields' film

UPDATED 6.31PM | Komas coordinator says prosecuting her for screening the documentary goes against freedom of expression.

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IS puts Islam, halal products in bad light, says DPM

Zahid says Islamaphobia must be deleted from the bad memories of non-Muslims.

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Umno AGM speech 'manipulated', UKM student claims

He complains that BH Online did not highlight his proposals on cost of living.

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Dog owners in Perlis told to keep animals within premises

This is to prevent the risk of another rabies outbreak, says exco member.

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Stop whining and start working, MIC tells Kayveas

S Vell Paari and M Mohana say he is putting up a ‘cheap act of getting popularity’.

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'PAS has no intention of cooperating with Umno'

UPDATED 1.35PM | PAS supporters wing chief Balasubramaniam says he was told this by Hadi Awang himself.

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'UM may charge students for Internet, as budget cuts loom'

UPDATED 2.10PM | Umany president says plan is set to be implemented in March next year.

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Outcome of Umno GA - Najib stronger but Umno weaker

MP SPEAKS | Why do Umno and Umno leaders want Malays to fear the DAP?

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Can politicians stomach the truth spoken by poets?

This is the question put to Zahid Hamidi by well-known lawyer-poet Cecil Rajendra.

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Wait for my blog for Umno AGM comment, says smiling Mahathir

He will make his comment on the recent Umno AGM on his blogsite soon.

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Umno presidential speech could have been more balanced

The Umno president YAB Najib Abdul Razak’s speech at the opening of the Umno general assembly on Dec 11 was most interesting, assertive and determined.

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Lawyer: Court has no jurisdiction to hear RM2.6b suit

UPDATED 3.11PM | This is on the High Court case filed by PKR against BN leaders Najib and Ku Nan.

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PAS Youth accepts Najib’s olive branch

Najib's offer of cooperation marks a new page in Malaysian politics, says its Youth chief.

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UKM student leader told to quit over Umno AGM speech

UPDATED 2.12PM | However, the student council member says BH Online manipulated his speech.

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UiTM, police host seminar against Christianisation

UPDATED 3.36PM | A picture of the seminar has been circulating on the social media.

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Najib draws Islamic parties together, tightening grip

As an additional buffer, he is bringing Umno closer to the main opposition Islamic party.

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Ringgit ends weaker against US dollar

At 5pm, the local unit was quoted at 4.3220/3290 against the greenback.

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Saudis elect 15 women for first time in landmark polls

Turnout was 47.4 percent in the third local elections to be held in the kingdom.

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Blessing in disguise Pakatan Rakyat lost GE13, says DAP

It argues that PAS would never agree to Anwar becoming PM if Pakatan Rakyat had won.

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Najib: Discussions on post-2020 plan to begin soon

This is to enable efforts to achieve its objectives to kick off in two years, says PM.

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Anatomy of a money-spinner

KINIBIZ | The eventual cost of this to the country might be as high as RM42 billion.

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Wait, what happened last week? Take our quiz to find out

QUIZ | The Malaysiakini Monday quiz helps you jog your memory on current affairs to start the week.

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PKR: ‘Balik kampung’ voters only way to unseat BN

INTERVIEW | It asks supporters to register to vote in their hometown, to boost opposition’s chances in non-urban areas.

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Did study conclude e-cigarette flavours lead to lung disease?

Your Dec 9 report titled ‘E-cigarette flavours lead to lung disease, Harvard study finds’ is biased and smacks of an effort to paint a bad picture of e-cigarettes by drawing a non-existent conclusion as titled. The Harvard study merely concluded ‘The presence of diacetyl and other high priority flavouring chemicals in flavoured e-cigarette’, precisely the objective it was set up for.

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