Archive - 27 December 2015

Why the statement, when boycott on Israel is a global movement

Why the statement, when boycott on Israel is a global movement

Those who support divestment and sanctions also include sports in their blacklist campaign.
Survivors of SK Pos Tohoi tragedy want school transfer

Survivors of SK Pos Tohoi tragedy want school transfer

The two Orang Asli pupils still suffer trauma, after going missing for 48 days before being found.
Toll-free countdown at Sarawak's first New Year’s Eve bash

Toll-free countdown at Sarawak's first New Year’s Eve bash

Kickoff is at 9pm at toll plaza near bridge in Petra Jaya, with a stage show and fireworks display.
Use social media to fight IS, cops urge religious departments

Use social media to fight IS, cops urge religious departments

Bukit Aman’s counter-terrorism division says the militants are winning over supporters online.
Police reports lodged on song taunting Umno leaders

Police reports lodged on song taunting Umno leaders

Merbok Umno Youth says video from 2007 became viral on social media three days ago.
Salleh Keruak lectures on journalism ethics in blog post

Salleh Keruak lectures on journalism ethics in blog post

The communications minister’s latest entry chastises media for sensational, misleading headlines.
Umno must serve the people to remain relevant, says Salleh Keruak

Umno must serve the people to remain relevant, says Salleh Keruak

People must see Umno as the party which will champion their cause, says the minister.
MACC to submit report on RM2.6b, SRC next week

MACC to submit report on RM2.6b, SRC next week

UPDATED 6.38PM | Graftbuster assures all parties the probe is free, transparent, and professional.
Victims urged to come forward over tuition centre rape case

Victims urged to come forward over tuition centre rape case

Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng says he is acting as the victim's lawyer as the case occurred in Kota Kemuning.
Popular TV presenter Aziz Desa dies

Popular TV presenter Aziz Desa dies

He and his family had just returned from a resort in Thailand yesterday.
Gov't urged to defer new age limit for youth beyond 2018

Gov't urged to defer new age limit for youth beyond 2018

The new age limit of 15 to 30 years is said to have an adverse impact on youth associations in Malaysia.
Perak DAP reaffirms anti-Zionist stance

Perak DAP reaffirms anti-Zionist stance

UPDATED 3.30PM | It distances itself from statement slamming Khairy over barring of Israeli windsurfers.
MACC plans circular on improving compliance in gov’t agencies

MACC plans circular on improving compliance in gov’t agencies

Mustafar Ali says it would become the guideline for ministries and depts.
Body of the last victim in raft tragedy found

Body of the last victim in raft tragedy found

The body of Lana Ismail was found on the riverbank under the Yong Peng bridge.
M'sia needs a Cromwell or it will end up with Hitler

M'sia needs a Cromwell or it will end up with Hitler

COMMENT | He did help enlighten Britain and pried it out of the Dark Ages.
Strong winds expected to continue until Wednesday

Strong winds expected to continue until Wednesday

The Met Dept says it would be hazardous to small boats, sea recreation and sporting activities.
Coming - PAS plan for magical transformation

Coming - PAS plan for magical transformation

COMMENT | The party is to morph from being Umno advisers to national saviours.
Did Low imply Najib's cabinet is not a 'God-fearing' one?

Did Low imply Najib's cabinet is not a 'God-fearing' one?

MP SPEAKS | Was Minister Paul Low just speaking for the sake of speaking?
Johor ruler slams 'mindless politicians' over vape row

Johor ruler slams 'mindless politicians' over vape row

UPDATED 12.40PM | He says this in response to pro-vape groups warning of loss of support for BN in polls.
Asri scores one for Khairy on barred Israeli athletes

Asri scores one for Khairy on barred Israeli athletes

The Perlis mufti ticks DAP off for placing Israel's rights in sport over the Palestinians' human rights in windsurfing fiasco.
‘The Force Awakens’ poised to pass US$1b worldwide

‘The Force Awakens’ poised to pass US$1b worldwide

The ‘Star Wars’ movie becomes the first picture to reach that mark so quickly.
Give Najib a chance, Johor sultan tells daily

Give Najib a chance, Johor sultan tells daily

UPDATED 12.15PM | However, ruler tells The Star that PM must convince the people and right his mistakes.
Legitimacy requires transparency

Legitimacy requires transparency

COMMENT | If there is nothing to hide, why hide behind the non-disclosure clauses?
If they don’t fear God, why should they fear Paul Low?

If they don’t fear God, why should they fear Paul Low?

YOURSAY | ‘The god that you all believe in is called money.’

Teen writer aspires to outdo Harry Potter

Teen writer aspires to outdo Harry Potter

MALAYSIANS KINI | At 19, Xygarathma Lebibi looks poised to scale greater heights after her second novel.

It's confirmed, Dewan Negara a rubber stamp

It's confirmed, Dewan Negara a rubber stamp

YOURSAY | ‘This is an admission by Chia that he is nothing more than a paper pusher.’

A deliberate attempt to deny a second autopsy of Morais?

A deliberate attempt to deny a second autopsy of Morais?

YOURSAY | ‘It’d be helpful if AG’s aide could confirm if the text messages were accurate.’