Archive - 15 December 2015

What's important is for Umno is to take care of itself, he says.

It is supposed to be handed over to the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday.

He had referred to the state budget as 'David Copperfield accounting'.

Najib tries to get his game on but even top Dota 2 team, Team Secret, doesn't get him leverage.

Personal data is open to abuse such as unauthorised access, he says.

Johor sultanah posts a heartfelt message to the couple who cared for Tunku Jalil till his last breath.

We recently joined a discussion organised by the Perdana Fellowship Alumni Association (PFAA) involving youth leaders from various parties and organisations regarding the issue of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). We applaud PFAA’s arrangement of this roundtable as it provides youths with an inclusive platform where diverse viewpoints were discussed.

UPDATED 11.16PM | Nur Jazlan says the incident happened a few days ago at the Langkawi Airport.

They decry that SB officer made presentation at UiTM religious seminar for students.

Earlier, her husband had been sentenced to jail for supporting terrorist activities in Syria.

Assemblyperson says state government has met with about two-thirds of the fisherfolk affected by the projects.

Rural and Regional Development Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, first I think you should get your bearings right. I think no one is condemning you for trying to help Malay and bumiputra retailers. After all, Malay entrepreneurship development is very much part and parcel of government policy. I think the issue of concern here is the way you go about it. Many feel that you are probably ‘milking’ the project to further your own political ambition and popularity.

The Malaysian police team was seen entering the prison at 10am local time.

Intercity toll rates cannot be increased, rather it should decrease in stages, says youth and sports minister.

Usage of the device was to protect themselves when on duty, says state police chief.

However, fish and shellfish tested show no trace of metal contaminants, Dewan Negara told.

Penang CM says it's untrue the state is unwilling to declassify the agreements.

They are owned by a parent fund which managed US$2.32 bil for 1MDB.

UPDATED 4.25PM | NSC Bill ignores in totality powers of Agong and Armed Forces, says #TakNakDiktator.

Crowds dressed as Jedi Knights and other characters cheered from the stands.

UPDATED 3.50PM | Hakam chief slams their absence as a sign they feared facing the rakyat.

It says they must take action against money politics, support Bersih's drive to ensure integrity of political funds.

My dozen wishes for the New Year will be the same as I wished in 2010, as you can see all of it is still valid.

The number of journalists jailed worldwide slightly declines from previous years to 1999.

COMMENT | Many economic policies and issues reflect the political beliefs of a nation.

If my memory serves me right, the last time UiTM held a seminar to bash Christianity, one Christian student - or was it more than one? - studying at the institution of learning and coerced to attend it was reduced to tears by the obnoxious, disparaging remarks made against the religion.

As a law-abiding Malaysian, should one fear expressing critical concerns? The ‘Rukunegara’ outlines our shared convictions ensures that the rule of law shall be upheld. Receiving RM2,600 million (RM2.6 billion) is no small matter and whether the recipient is the prime minister and finance minister or you or me does not matter. Intelligent Umno members must not gloss over such facts. The law is neither subjective nor arbitrary but must ensure that justice prevails.

MP SPEAKS | The priority should be to expand railways to cater for freight and passengers.

He is uncowed by critics who say the mall opened last week will close in three months.

KINIBIZ | KINIBIZ examines in no particular order some important characters involved.

UPDATED 4.15PM | USM professor Wan Manan says Azmi's case is a wake-up call for the academia.

The black, white, and blue flag will go up against the current flag in a run-off.

Justice David Collins has also found that Rizalman was in an abnormal state of mind.

UPDATED 1.44PM | The PM's lawyer also argues court has no jurisdiction on matters related to political party.

UPDATED 3.25PM | Liow says Umno's offer to work with PAS is Umno's 'personal matter'.

Sale of two guided missile frigates expected to be authorised this week.

UPDATED 2.20PM | Two turn up at Sessions Court in KL this morning, clad in formal gowns.

Deputy Minister Chua Tee Yong dismisses this claim, says such requirement doesn't exist.

The army says the Islamic Movement in Nigeria was trying to assassinate its chief of army staff.

They are preparing for the party elections due to be held in 2018.

As the airports authority could not trace owners of the aircraft abandoned since 2010.

The US steps up the air war and increases Special Forces activities in battle against IS.

It’s the latest twist in a heated debate about how these workers should be treated.

‘When facing the general election, it is a priority,’ says Mahdzir Khalid.

Saudi Arabia announces the formation of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to fight IS.

Action must be taken on the anti-Christianisation seminar held at UiTM, says DAP Youth.

YOURSAY | 'Should police be a spokesperson for and show bias to a specific religion?'

COMMENT | When religion is used as a state tool, it becomes a dangerous thing.

YOURSAY | ‘I'd rather lose than win with PAS because they can never be trusted.’

YOURSAY | ‘It is important to choose trusted partners at the very beginning, like any businesses.’

They'll be out of the political mainstream if this happens, says ex-MCA chief Dr Chua Soi Lek.

Malaysian leaders are facing a crisis of confidence not only in its moral sphere but also justice system that is more tilted towards safeguarding the regime at all cost. The Latest acquittal of National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) alleged culprits and the illogical reasoning of the attorney-general in its dealing with the 1MDB issue has dented the professionalism of those who are supposed to protect public interest through the justice system.

INTERVIEW | Her leadership style helps to moderate the strong personalities in the opposition, he says.

On Aug 28, 2015, PKR led by our de facto leader, Anwar Ibrahim, and four others filed four separate applications for the discovery of documents as a follow-up to our civil suit to nullify Umno-BN held seats during the 13th general election (GE13).

YOURSAY | ‘Nobody is asking nurses to come to work in short skirts or bikinis.’

Why the change of policy on asst registrars?