Archive - 24 December 2015

Two held over assault on MIC deputy president

Two held over assault on MIC deputy president

The assault may have been over the recent MIC elections, says cops.
Don’t be a godfather to debtors

Don’t be a godfather to debtors

I have a problem trying to understand the threat issued by Cuepacs to the National Higher Education Loan Fund (PTPTN). The threat was to withdraw authorisation given to PTPTN to automatically make deductions from salaries of civil servants who have outstanding loans with the agency. The argument was the deductions were too big which have adversely affected the survival of government servants.
AG's aide denies scuttling Kevin Morais second autopsy

AG's aide denies scuttling Kevin Morais second autopsy

Article by Sarawak Report 'a pack of lies and a manipulation of facts', says Mabel.
2016 a time for change

2016 a time for change

Several news articles in both traditional and social media caught my attention over the past week. One was about Muslims shielding Christians from militant attacks in Nairobi, Africa. The other was on a Christmas Party hosted by the Church of Divine Mercy in Glenmarie attended by over 200 people of all beliefs and religion. The group photo showed Malays, Chinese, Indians, Sikhs, Eurasians united in the celebration of Christmas.
Divine Comedy II in seven tablets

Divine Comedy II in seven tablets

A birthday poem for Jesus and Muhammad.
Suhakam: Do more to protect women from violence

Suhakam: Do more to protect women from violence

Incidents such as rape threat against G25's Noor Farida should not be tolerated, says chairperson Hasmy.
TPPA briefings not propaganda, insists Mustapa

TPPA briefings not propaganda, insists Mustapa

Minister responds to Klang MP who hit out at the briefings as being a meaningless exercise.
No M'sians will be neglected, says PM in X'mas message

No M'sians will be neglected, says PM in X'mas message

'We have much to look forward to in the new year', says Najib in his blog posting.
Poor treatment by 'hidden hands' riles vape group

Poor treatment by 'hidden hands' riles vape group

UPDATED 6.05PM | It claims local councils have been instructed to stop issuing licenses to vape shops.
The season to be thankful

The season to be thankful

COMMENT | To 'good Samaritans' who have made our lives so much richer, better and blessed.
Court touts tarnish justice system

Court touts tarnish justice system

A notice at court complex advises people to report if offered services to settle cases.
Allocation for Selangorkini literary prize approved

Allocation for Selangorkini literary prize approved

This comes after winners expressed discontent for not receiving prizes as promised by state gov't.
Malaysia again No 5 in highest illicit outflows

Malaysia again No 5 in highest illicit outflows

Nation lost an accumulated amount of RM1.8 trillion since 2004, says global financial watchdog.

Myanmar men get gallows for murder of tourists in Thailand

Myanmar men get gallows for murder of tourists in Thailand

This is after a Thai court convicts them of the 2014 murders of two British tourists.
Higher volume of traffic reported on highways

Higher volume of traffic reported on highways

City folk head for their hometowns and villages in view of the public and weekend holidays.
PAS veep: Forgiving Umno’s sins up to victims, not leaders

PAS veep: Forgiving Umno’s sins up to victims, not leaders

Iskandar questions whether anyone could forgive the past mistakes of Umno.
On unity with Umno, PAS leaders will remain united in conflict

On unity with Umno, PAS leaders will remain united in conflict

ANALYSIS | Though Hadi is seen to be 'positive' on cooperation, same cannot be said for his deputy.
Underwater search for MH370 set to finish in June 2016

Underwater search for MH370 set to finish in June 2016

MH370 | JACC says more tha 80,000 sq km had been covered so far.
You, student, are the inheritor of 3,000 years of history

You, student, are the inheritor of 3,000 years of history

COMMENT | The education you receive will never be enough - it’s just the beginning...
Harapan needs to stop its 'agree to disagree' bunkum

Harapan needs to stop its 'agree to disagree' bunkum

COMMENT |They are creating ticking time-bombs just waiting to blow up.
Hadi should take hint from PAS veep Idris

Hadi should take hint from PAS veep Idris

YOURSAY | ‘This man has principles. The PAS of the past that I know.’
Why does a construction worker hold a ‘professional visa’?

Why does a construction worker hold a ‘professional visa’?

SPECIAL REPORT | Despite a freeze in intake, Bangladeshi workers arrive through loopholes in the system.
Literary prize winners bitter about being let down by S’gor

Literary prize winners bitter about being let down by S’gor

All winners have yet to receive cash prizes promised by the state gov’t.
The empire strikes back with NSC Bill

The empire strikes back with NSC Bill

YOURSAY | ‘We’ll have to wait 50 years before the Force is awakened and balance is restored.’
Jho Low represented Saudi royal family? Ludicrous!

Jho Low represented Saudi royal family? Ludicrous!

YOURSAY | ‘The government is obviously running short of stories to tell.’