Archive - 30 December 2015

They say the planned 23-storey condo will not affect the historic landmark.

MCA requests this following Japan’s apology to the comfort women in South Korea.

The present political scene in the country is disheartening - disheartening because it is politics without direction. This applies to both the government and the opposition.

‘If he was involved then he is a lousy strategist. We lost badly,’ says Penang BN chief.

Can't regulate as fares are set based on direct negotiations between bus operators and parents.

A judge rejects a US$565 million lawsuit against a pulp and paper firm.

Span chairperson Ismail Kasim says the new tariff will take effect from Friday.

There are allegations the murky water is caused by bauxite mining.

The toll collection at the Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Bridge will end at midnight.

The Taiwanese president urges his gov't to hold negotiations with Japan concerning the issue.

COMMENT | Can we hope that with a New Year, we will rediscover our once warm hearts?

'We cannot ask questions based on allegations,' says PAC deputy chairperson.

2015 has been a very interesting and depressing year for the country’s state of environment. While the rest of the nation pours its energy on the political upheaval that has sprout out and cloud the judgements of its people, the state of the environment and its impact on Malaysians have taken a seat back.

Operations cost has gone up due to GST and fall of ringgit, claims express bus company.

The indigenous leaders claim the money was acquired illegally.

KINIBIZ | He is getting flak yet again for another one of his mind-boggling statements.

Arrangements are being made to bring his body back as soon as possible.

The probe is said to be part of the FBI's investigations on assets owned by Najib and his family.

Impact of falling oil prices on government revenue still bearable, he says.

State exco meeting today reaffirms no extension was granted, says executive councillor Ean Yong.

The gov't crackdown on the protesters, known as the red shirts, killed at least 90 people and injured more than 2,000.

The duo were allegedly impersonating as policemen during the incident.

Following years of complaining, we have at last found something good to say in public about a zoo in Malaysia.

Existing investigation mechanism is sufficient and ongoing, says minister.

Cops have found the records in the Immigration Dept's system, Zahid says in a written parliamentary reply.

COMMENT | Counterbalance to Islamist pact on peninsula lies in shoring up Adenan’s side.

Allocation is for training programmes for elite athletes, organising national championships.

UPDATED 2.41PM | Deputy minister Ahmad Maslan says part-time job in e-commerce will bring in the revenue.

Khairy laments this attitude after the cross-like roof saga.

COMMENT | If the word is so offensive, Muslims should not even become crossed with anyone who uses a cross on their building.

The devices are prohibited as check-in and hand baggage.

PKR veep urges for a new pricing mechanism to be put in place.

All evacuees in Kelantan and Kuantan district in Pahang have returned to their homes.

UPDATED 12.05PM | Issue of whether or not someone is a Muslim is strictly the jurisdiction of syariah courts.

One suspect has been arrested and another is being tracked down, says KL police chief.

FOCUS | Villagers fear their land and culture will be drowned if the dam is built.

YOURSAY | ‘Only the foolish look for signs of Christianity in every little detail in life.’

YOURSAY | ‘When you give monkeys a beautiful garland, you know what they will do to it.’

YOURSAY | ‘I bet my bottom dollar that AG would say no evidence to charge the PM.’

YOURSAY | ‘WSJ has more credibility than Najib and Zahid put together.’

COMMENT | Need for a third political force to help reshape the country by transforming its citizens.