Archive - 26 December 2015

Zahid: Too early to say Umno-PAS cooperation is formal

Zahid: Too early to say Umno-PAS cooperation is formal

He denies news reports saying there is an official deal signed by the two parties.
Body of third victim in raft tragedy found, one still missing

Body of third victim in raft tragedy found, one still missing

The relatives were on the raft to get to a goat farm on the other side of Sungai Bekok in Yong Peng.
Slow traffic on KL-bound highways

Slow traffic on KL-bound highways

Plus officials say the flow is heavy from north and south heading to the capital.
Haters want Mara Digital mall to fail, says Ismail Sabri

Haters want Mara Digital mall to fail, says Ismail Sabri

Those spreading malice do so to protect their monopoly in the sector, claims the minister.
Tsunami baby eyeing straight A’s in UPSR next year

Tsunami baby eyeing straight A’s in UPSR next year

As a 22-day-old toddler, she was swept away on her mattress out to sea in 2004, and survived.
No chance for Islam-based parties in S’wak polls, say analysts

No chance for Islam-based parties in S’wak polls, say analysts

They say PAS, Amanah, would be disappointed if using the state elections to test their popularity.
Unverified news leads to climate of fear, says Najib

Unverified news leads to climate of fear, says Najib

Such ‘news’ will sow discord and disharmony among the people, warns PM Najib.
Fisherman finds headless body after teeming catch

Fisherman finds headless body after teeming catch

He netted plenty of fish at the spot near Lundu, S'wak, just before the grisly discovery.
Minister compares freedom of speech with US gun laws

Minister compares freedom of speech with US gun laws

Right to arms isn’t right to shoot, just as free speech doesn’t mean shooting off your mouth, says Salleh.
KJ slammed for 'unsporting' barring of Israeli windsurfers

KJ slammed for 'unsporting' barring of Israeli windsurfers

UPDATED 5.50PM | DAP ticks him off for denying defending champions attendance at world tournament in Langkawi.
Varsity students raise funds to feed hungry classmates

Varsity students raise funds to feed hungry classmates

Many suffer empty stomachs while waiting for their loans, scholarships to be banked in.
Why S’wak MPs allowed to support NSC Bill, Adenan asked

Why S’wak MPs allowed to support NSC Bill, Adenan asked

DAP’s Padungan rep queries, saying the bill will impinge on the rights of Sarawakians.
Economic projects to rise on river bank areas

Economic projects to rise on river bank areas

Agriculture projects, tourism and fish breeding in plans to provide lucrative incomes for local residents.
Now Utusan gives PAS chief Hadi rare privilege

Now Utusan gives PAS chief Hadi rare privilege

The Umno-owned daily gives Hadi space to air his statement on cooperation in full, with front-page privilege.
PTPTN to explain salary deduction for civil servants

PTPTN to explain salary deduction for civil servants

This follows criticism from Cuepacs for the extremely high rates of deductions from salaries.
Former MIC treasurer to sue over 'illegal sacking'

Former MIC treasurer to sue over 'illegal sacking'

UPDATED 3.50PM | R Ramanan says he'll sue party president 'in my personal capacity'.
Ministry sets conditions on using newspaper to wrap food

Ministry sets conditions on using newspaper to wrap food

The Health DG says this is to prevent the printing ink from contaminating food.
Local money market expected to stay stable

Local money market expected to stay stable

This comes with Bank Negara Malaysia intervening to manage surplus liquidity.
Will the MACC keep mum on lobbying practices?

Will the MACC keep mum on lobbying practices?

I was bewildered by the recent court case between Penampang Umno division chief John Ambrose and Kadazan Dusun Murut Malaysia president Peter Anthony over claims of an outstanding commission payment worth RM200 million as reported on Dec 23 in the Daily Express .
Wildlife Dept chief nabbed for alleged rhino horn theft

Wildlife Dept chief nabbed for alleged rhino horn theft

UPDATED 3.45PM | CCTV footage helped cops identify suspect removing century-old horn from Johor royal museum.
Thailand marks 11th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami

Thailand marks 11th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami

UPDATED 2.25PM | Southern Thailand, Aceh hold memorial services for people killed in 2004 tsunami.

Christmas cheers for the street people, too

Christmas cheers for the street people, too

Grace Community has been operating a feeding station at Jalan Masjid India for the past 15 years.
DPM Zahid must listen to and act on his own logic

DPM Zahid must listen to and act on his own logic

Who could disagree with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi when he said that Malaysians should not resort to pitting one’s race and religion against each other when attempting to settle business disputes? It is so blatantly obvious, I must say.
Hire men-only cabin crew, problem solved

Hire men-only cabin crew, problem solved

YOURSAY | ‘Why is it that flight attendant uniform is an issue but bauxite mining is not?’
Yet another nonsensical excuse from the police

Yet another nonsensical excuse from the police

YOURSAY | ‘Go to police station to report that he was stopped by the police?’
So long as no public money for Rayani Air, let it take to the sky

So long as no public money for Rayani Air, let it take to the sky

YOURSAY | ‘This is a free world. Business is dictated by the customers’ choice.’
PM, enough of platitudes, action speaks louder

PM, enough of platitudes, action speaks louder

YOURSAY | ‘If leaders talk less and do more, they increase their credibility scores.’
In defence of syariah-compliant Rayani Air

In defence of syariah-compliant Rayani Air

COMMENT | ‘Let’s see if it will survive beyond its first financial quarter.’
After 'annus horribilis', can M'sians look forward to a better year?

After 'annus horribilis', can M'sians look forward to a better year?

COMMENT | Prayer is not enough. We need to kick the government in the backside.
Guidelines for the godly?

Guidelines for the godly?

Or just another name for ‘hidelines’ and ‘liedlines’.
Remand extended for LRT car park fire suspect

Remand extended for LRT car park fire suspect

The fire destroyed six cars at a parking lot near the Taman Jaya LRT station.