Archive - 1 January 2016

Pro-BN NGO: Investigate alleged DAP-Israel link

Pro-BN NGO: Investigate alleged DAP-Israel link

It involves national security and sensitivities of the Muslims, says group.
State PAS praises Sarawak toll abolition

State PAS praises Sarawak toll abolition

Toll unneeded as state highways are full of potholes and bumps, says PAS.
MIC disappointed over Indira Gandhi decision

MIC disappointed over Indira Gandhi decision

It shows vulnerability of non-Muslim parents in unilateral conversions.
‘1MDB’s mismanagement still unaddressed’

‘1MDB’s mismanagement still unaddressed’

No such thing as free lunch from the market, says Wong Chen.
Armed Forces help build temporary bridge across Sg Lebir

Armed Forces help build temporary bridge across Sg Lebir

The 80-metre long temporary bridge is built using two sets of ‘Jetfloat’.
Terengganu to find best mechanism to help vape traders

Terengganu to find best mechanism to help vape traders

MB Razif says the state gov’t understood the difficulties faced by the traders.
New Year’s Eve accidents in Philippines kill one, injure over 130

New Year’s Eve accidents in Philippines kill one, injure over 130

The lone fatality in the revelry was drunk when he hugged a lighted firecracker.
South-East Asia officially launches common market

South-East Asia officially launches common market

The combined economy of Asean states is the seventh largest in the world.
Critics: Even Ahmad Maslan can be PM, with 1MDB ‘fix’

Critics: Even Ahmad Maslan can be PM, with 1MDB ‘fix’

Anina is of the opinion that the premier had once again broken his promise.
Zahid: Police's Special Action Unit to be beefed up

Zahid: Police's Special Action Unit to be beefed up

The home minister says it is to enhance the preparedness of the elite unit in facing any security threat this year.
1MDB sales to China may undermine M'sian neutrality

1MDB sales to China may undermine M'sian neutrality

MP SPEAKS | M'sia compromising strategic position to rescue 1MDB?
If Islam is not a religion of compulsion, why act otherwise?

If Islam is not a religion of compulsion, why act otherwise?

If Islam is not a religion of compulsion, why are some present day humans acting contrary to this?
Guan Eng promises BR1M, end to GST under Harapan

Guan Eng promises BR1M, end to GST under Harapan

Under Harapan, Malaysians don't need two jobs to survive, he says.
Some WhatsApp users still facing service disruption

Some WhatsApp users still facing service disruption

The problems are primarily centred in the UK and Western Europe.
Harapan to announce election plans soon

Harapan to announce election plans soon

This is in preparation to take over Putrajaya, says Wan Azizah.
Two jobs still can’t put food on table, decry city dwellers

Two jobs still can’t put food on table, decry city dwellers

Many can’t save, even with extra jobs to supplement their income.

Umno group continues push for Najib's ouster

Umno group continues push for Najib's ouster

Gabungan Ketua Umno Cawangan Malaysia is praying for a miracle.
Blaze hits Dubai skyscraper, but New Year’s fireworks proceed

Blaze hits Dubai skyscraper, but New Year’s fireworks proceed

Tongues of flame shot skywards from one side of the Address Downtown Dubai hotel.
Prof Tajuddin, there’s no need to aim for utopia

Prof Tajuddin, there’s no need to aim for utopia

YOURSAY | ‘The opposition may not be perfect, but they represent a chance for a two-party system.’
M'sians welcome 2016 with fireworks displays and prayers

M'sians welcome 2016 with fireworks displays and prayers

Others mark the event by offering special prayers for the country’s well-being.
Muhyiddin: Rakyat still not confident with gov’t

Muhyiddin: Rakyat still not confident with gov’t

2016 will have more challenges, says the former deputy prime minister.
KJ is right, but those raising ‘stupid issues’ are his people

KJ is right, but those raising ‘stupid issues’ are his people

YOURSAY | ‘Their years of racial baiting and religious bigotry has paid off.’
A disconnect with the rakyat

A disconnect with the rakyat

COMMENT | When leaders do this, they will be living in an ivory tower.
For Umno, there are good and bad communists

For Umno, there are good and bad communists

YOURSAY | ‘Part of our prized assets is sold to China, wouldn't your pride be dented?’
Not a happy new year for Indira Gandhi

Not a happy new year for Indira Gandhi

YOURSAY | ‘Why must a non-Muslim subject herself to the jurisdiction of a syariah court?’
1MDB winter far from over, says Pua

1MDB winter far from over, says Pua

1MDB remains deeply in debt to the tune of RM20 billion, argues the MP.
Top 10 ways to save money in 2016

Top 10 ways to save money in 2016

FINANCIAL TIPS | Here they are in no particular order and from no particular minister.
DAP rep lodges report over 'Ah Long' harassment

DAP rep lodges report over 'Ah Long' harassment

His service centre was visited by two men demanding money.
Cops outnumber protesters at toll hike protest

Cops outnumber protesters at toll hike protest

UPDATED 1.25AM | Protest leader Shazni Munir warns that today's protest is only the beginning.
Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

Happy New Year from Malaysiakini

We wish everyone - our readers especially - a very happy new year.
Sarawak polls in March, hints Adenan

Sarawak polls in March, hints Adenan

He told Sarawakians to be ready to vote for BN in three months' time.