Archive - 23 December 2015

This is to enable existing companies to comply with the stipulated conditions.

Islamic councils of Selangor, Sabah, Sarawak and Pahang to meet on the matter.

She fails to pay RM200,000 after losing a defamation suit brought by Khalid Samad.

Association vice-president says Mohd Ali is tarnishing their image.

Under the Finas scheme, local films must be shown for no fewer than 14 days.

COMMENT | Everyone is concerned about security. Unfortunately this bill is not about security.

Ex-PM says military action will not defeat terrorism and urges for root causes to be addressed.

An MCMC rep says this was an increase of 89 percent compared to last year.

The former Sabah anti-vice chief has been allowed a stay and granted bail pending his appeal.

The organiser for Malaysia Top Business Excellence Award 2016 (MTBEA) supports the disclaimer mentioning that it is a non-political and public accredited award, contrary to unsubstantial rumours.

A special committee had made improvements to the Food Act 1983.

Supt Habibi Majinji says police had recorded a statement from Mohd Ali.

PKR info chief says working with Umno may not end well for PAS, and public at large.

Zahid says efforts are being made to facilitate his family to claim the remains.

The holding of separate party elections by the two rival factions of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) has more to do with political power jugglery.

He accuses Mohd Sharif of being ‘cowardly about Najib’s RM2.6b donation’.

Charles says briefings are held with people who have no idea what the agreement is about. 

UPDATED 6.25PM | NGO claims Perak DAP chief's Facebook post insulted Muslim women.

PAS leaders warn of ulterior motives aimed at splitting party unity.

Fahmi says PTPTN should review its policy on salary deductions by taking into account various factors.

UPDATED 3.52PM | They were found to have granted student visas to foreign workers.

He is a clown, but he is propagating a trend which is a clear danger to society, Rafizi Ramli tells Mohamed Apandi.

UPDATED 5.06PM | Minister says it will also involve all gov't departments, including the AG's chambers.

Former PAS veep says he has been approached by members concerned with party's future direction. 

UPDATED 5.15PM | Khairuddin Arbi @ Omar is also fined RM1,800, in default two months’ jail.

One party leader says action must be taken irrespective of race.

The 10 percent discount will last between 6am on Dec 25 to 6am on Dec 26.

The CPI is up 2.6 percent, with increases in categories including food and beverages.

The group is puzzled by the lack of arrest and apparent police inaction over the matter.

It is not healthy politics, says the PAS youth chief.

Mohd Sharif wants Selangor MB Azmin Ali to answer two questions on the issue.

Its chairperson says Article 119 of the constitution would have to be amended.

COMMENT | The very idea of a merge with Umno raises PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad's hackles.

This spirit of togetherness is the basis of unity and Islamic ties, says PM.

Fakhrul Dahari, a Year Four pupil of SK Bungin, went missing at about 2.30pm yesterday.

Minister-in-charge of Islamic affairs Jamil Khir Baharom was the witness.

Its research director says working together does not mean that PAS is going to join with Umno.

The most recent saga about the assault on business people at the Kota Raya shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur reminds us of a similar act of rowdy and intimidating display at the Low Yat Plaza.

As reported in the latest issue of Buletin Mutiara , Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng clarified that the state government had actually rezoned the infamous Bukit Relau - now dubbed “Bukit Botak” - back to its original status so that it could be rehabilitated. He said the development on the hill was illegal, and that the rezoning was to correct the wrong which was done earlier during the time of BN government.

There are civil servants suffering maximum cuts from salaries, and left with little to live on, the union says.

There are some in PKR who forget quickly; perhaps their amnesia is hastened by politics and blind loyalty to factions?

Special committee should include MPs from both sides of the political divide, says Kit Siang.

UPDATED 11.35AM | PM doing this to vest autonomous power in himself and his cabinet, says Amanah Youth.

YOURSAY | ‘I’m not sure how PAS-Umno tie-up will reconcile with the struggles of Islam.’

This has been done with passing of the NSC Bill in Parliament, declares human rights NGO Suaram.

YOURSAY | ‘In this present scenario, ‘If a thing is wrecked, it is best to replace it’.’

SPECIAL REPORT | No one wants to be branded a failed migrant, so everyone pretends to be successful.

YOURSAY | ‘It seems like racism and thuggery have been outsourced.’

KINIBIZ | The political purge that followed the WSJ revelations stunned the public.

COMMENT | Our world today fosters specialisation of skills and knowledge, not a coherent understanding of everything.

COMMENT | Manifestation of the great at the Malaysian pastime of 'tidak apa'.

Razif’s son Muhamad Fazriq, 11, comes to attention after winning a state-level school championship.

UPDATED 12.25PM | Remains of 13 Malaysians killed in tour bus accident were brought back in military aircraft.

I very often stumble upon write-ups on the mainstream and e-media wondering if there will ever be a better Malaysia. It is a question I often ask myself as well. Most writers speak about unruly behaviour of politicians and indirectly sum ideas up by insinuating that if politicians in the country are proper, honest, and sensitive, we will have a better Malaysia.