Archive - 6 January 2016

Don’t be ‘lacist’!

Don’t be ‘lacist’!

“Kami sini orang Cina jarang cakap Melayu. Anak-anak belajar Bahasa Melayu di sekolah tapi untuk periksa sahaja.”
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Kedah to wait and see on vape

Kedah to wait and see on vape

The state will observe other states' rulings and conduct research first.
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First-mover advantage if we join TPPA early, says Mustapa

First-mover advantage if we join TPPA early, says Mustapa

Malaysia may lose all advantages it negotiated if it joins later, he says.
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Accused admitted to theft that led to Low Yat riot, court told

Accused admitted to theft that led to Low Yat riot, court told

A security guard testifies he ordered the stolen items removed from the suspect.
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Researcher: Exposure to bauxite dust can lead to Alzheimer's

Researcher: Exposure to bauxite dust can lead to Alzheimer's

He says that bauxite dust can block oxygen supply to the brain.
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MACC discovers corruption in Kuantan's bauxite rush

MACC discovers corruption in Kuantan's bauxite rush

The graftbuster views this seriously and will not hesitate to take action.
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Kedah declares Thaipusam 'occasional state holiday'

Kedah declares Thaipusam 'occasional state holiday'

We can't gazette another public holiday because the quota for state holidays is full, says MB.

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S'gor PAS accepts Amanah councillors, but rejects party

S'gor PAS accepts Amanah councillors, but rejects party

It respects the state allowing Amanah representation, but holds the splinter party betrayed PAS.
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Negri Sembilan allows vape sale, but bans it for Muslims

Negri Sembilan allows vape sale, but bans it for Muslims

We must be fair to all, says Menteri Besar Mohamad Hasan.
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PKR queries contradictory statements on 'red sea' in Kuantan

PKR queries contradictory statements on 'red sea' in Kuantan

Info chief says minister admitted 'red sea' caused by bauxite mining, which Kuantan Port Consortium denied.
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'Stop whining' Ahmad Maslan a prized opposition asset, says PKR

'Stop whining' Ahmad Maslan a prized opposition asset, says PKR

PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli says deputy minister helps Pakatan Harapan win votes.
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'Kidnapped' teen pleads guilty to giving false information

'Kidnapped' teen pleads guilty to giving false information

The 15-year-old girl had faked her own abduction in Klang last week.
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Special court won’t solve religious tussle woes, say syariah lawyers

Special court won’t solve religious tussle woes, say syariah lawyers

The coram of the special court will become a contentious issue if there is a three-member bench.
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Gov't bauxite mitigation plan needs work, says Kuantan MP

Gov't bauxite mitigation plan needs work, says Kuantan MP

Among them, Fuziah says, on how to deal with mining near waterways.
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Six Sarawak schools to be restored using IBS technology

Six Sarawak schools to be restored using IBS technology

The new technology will be used to restore schools nationwide, says PM.
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'No open tender' - Chegubard says won't give up 'secret' letter

'No open tender' - Chegubard says won't give up 'secret' letter

He says it is a trap by Azmin to ensure letter is kept confidential.
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Do you want a medal for praising me, 'Malacca sultan' asks Rafizi

Do you want a medal for praising me, 'Malacca sultan' asks Rafizi

The offer is made after the PKR leader repeatedly showers praises on Twitter.
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Property agents double as Uber drivers to help pay bills

Property agents double as Uber drivers to help pay bills

Billy Loh switched to driving and is earning on average S$3,000 (RM9,136.56) a month.
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Law student dumbfounded after car stolen outside court

Law student dumbfounded after car stolen outside court

No long arm of the law for him in this case.
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Will Kelantan’s Red Warriors turn pink for sponsorship?

Will Kelantan’s Red Warriors turn pink for sponsorship?

Vida Beauty wants to sponsor the state's football team on condition it goes pink.
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More public sessions on Penang's RM27b transport master plan

More public sessions on Penang's RM27b transport master plan

This is in line with state government’s guarantee to explain project to all levels of society, says exco member.
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UM, students are not prisoners of the university

UM, students are not prisoners of the university

DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) condemns University Malaya (UM) for being uncivilised as the administration has failed to respect its students’ freedom of expression.
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Pahang MB promises more bauxite riches after moratorium

Pahang MB promises more bauxite riches after moratorium

UPDATED 5.15PM | The moratorium is a blessing in disguise, says Adnan.
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Only 24pct of Bandar M'sia will be China's, says 1MDB

Only 24pct of Bandar M'sia will be China's, says 1MDB

The Bandar Malaysia sale is also not linked to the High Speed Rail project, it says.
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No ban on Kuantan bauxite mining, only three-month halt

No ban on Kuantan bauxite mining, only three-month halt

UPDATED 5.01PM | Government orders a three-month moratorium from Jan 15.
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Amanah behind Harapan despite meagre councillor seats

Amanah behind Harapan despite meagre councillor seats

UPDATED 9.05PM |They had requested for 34 initially.

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Emergency Ordinance back in the guise of NSC

Emergency Ordinance back in the guise of NSC

COMMENT | The three law bodies detail out their opposition to the law, passed by Parliament last month.
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Poor soil condition may affect Kerian farmers' livelihoods

Poor soil condition may affect Kerian farmers' livelihoods

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Ministry to study and take necessary actions to resolve the problem of poor soil condition in the paddy fields in Kerian district, Perak - which is liquefied, soft and mucky.
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Syed Ali: 'Opportunistic' PAS impeding Muslim unity

Syed Ali: 'Opportunistic' PAS impeding Muslim unity

He also says Umno will not beg it for cooperation.
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Why no increase of NGO reps in Penang local councils?

Why no increase of NGO reps in Penang local councils?

Well, says the CM, it’s a matter of service - and these people usually live high up in ivory towers.
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North Korea claims successful hydrogen bomb test

North Korea claims successful hydrogen bomb test

A hydrogen bomb delivers much more explosive power than the type of atomic bombs used in World War II.
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Ringgit falls to seven-week low on China fears

Ringgit falls to seven-week low on China fears

The ringgit has dropped by 0.6pct to 4.3705 a dollar as of 11.24am in Kuala Lumpur.
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Umno man: DAP-dominated pact to divide Malays not a threat

Umno man: DAP-dominated pact to divide Malays not a threat

Umno man says Pakatan Harapan a re-run, describes PKR and Amanah as DAP’s political donkeys.
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Bandar M'sia sale - 'Heads will roll on day of reckoning'

Bandar M'sia sale - 'Heads will roll on day of reckoning'

UPDATED 3.27PM | Malay Chamber of Commerce warns that the price will be paid.
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TM pushes back broadband e-billing to July

TM pushes back broadband e-billing to July

Over 700k out of more than 4.4m TM residential customers are already on e-bill statements.
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Let's give MIC a chance to amend past mistakes

Let's give MIC a chance to amend past mistakes

MIC, which has been responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of the Indian community since Independence, is facing criticisms from all corners for the myriads of problems faced by the community today.
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Children's conversion case - what the judges said

Children's conversion case - what the judges said

Matter is likely to make its way to Federal Court, the final appellate court in the country.
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RM1,000 allowance hike for Penang local councillors

RM1,000 allowance hike for Penang local councillors

UPDATED 2.39PM | It's because the cost of living and their workload have increased, says State exco Chow Kon Yeow.
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'Remember how Johor Treaty led to colonial control'

'Remember how Johor Treaty led to colonial control'

UPDATED 3.25PM | 'Eight-page Johor Treaty caused chaos, what more 6,000-page TPPA?' warn TPPA critics.
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Work harder advice - Bung Moktar comes to Ahmad Maslan's defence

Work harder advice - Bung Moktar comes to Ahmad Maslan's defence

The controversial Kinabatangan MP says Ahmad's suggestion is good advice.
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'DAP not racial, we contested in Umno strongholds in 1969'

'DAP not racial, we contested in Umno strongholds in 1969'

Non-DAP members are voting DAP, but the same can’t be said for Umno, says Lim Kit Siang.

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Local councils are for empowerment, not opportunism

Local councils are for empowerment, not opportunism

COMMENT | Since when have NGOs acquired special privileges for political positions?

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'PWC analysis shows growth same even without TPPA'

'PWC analysis shows growth same even without TPPA'

Audit firm's report indicates its benefits may be overblown, says PKR MP Wong Chen.

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'Sedar diri' New Year wish for PM, wife lands officer in trouble?

'Sedar diri' New Year wish for PM, wife lands officer in trouble?

The Kemas officer has been allegedly slapped with a show-cause letter.
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MAS restores check-in baggage allowances

MAS restores check-in baggage allowances

This comes after the airline imposed a limit on check-in baggage allowances for KL-Europe flights yesterday.
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Ministry lodges report over claims of student data leakage

Ministry lodges report over claims of student data leakage

This is to determine if it was an inside leakage, which enabled the data to be obtained by outsiders.
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Hadi to go on nationwide tour to 'guide' PAS members

Hadi to go on nationwide tour to 'guide' PAS members

UPDATED 12.55PM | Info chief tells members not to believe the various perceptions spread by certain parties.
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Twitter may raise character limit for tweets to 10,000

Twitter may raise character limit for tweets to 10,000

A tweet that long would be roughly equal to a 20-minute speech, a source points out.
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O Ahmad, it is not about a second job, but...

O Ahmad, it is not about a second job, but...

COMMENT | So much for someone who is supposed to be Umno’s information chief.
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The age of the decline of democratisation

The age of the decline of democratisation

COMMENT | Laws toughened, new laws giving the powers that be more power, and so forth will ruin us all.
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PAS will not join BN, syura council reiterates

PAS will not join BN, syura council reiterates

But it will work with any party in the interest of Islam, says council secretary.
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'1MDB boasts Bandar Malaysia sale to make Najib look good'

'1MDB boasts Bandar Malaysia sale to make Najib look good'

And it tries to decieve by saying the RM7.41b deal is merely ‘valuation of land sale’, says MP Tony Pua.
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To win Nobels, remove the shackles

To win Nobels, remove the shackles

COMMENT | It must take the first step and liberate writers from their shackles.
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MIC’s ‘grand betrayal’ in Indira’s conversion battle

MIC’s ‘grand betrayal’ in Indira’s conversion battle

YOURSAY | ‘Saravanan should lead by example and follow his own advice.’
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Nothing unusual about dead fish in Gebeng, says dept

Nothing unusual about dead fish in Gebeng, says dept

Initial tests show silt and mud have nothing to do with the hundreds of dead fish, says Pahang Fisheries Department.
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Only Malays themselves can break Umno’s chains

Only Malays themselves can break Umno’s chains

YOURSAY | ‘They must break free of the handout mentality and instead tap into their own abilities...’
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Mahathir is right, expect no further action from AG

Mahathir is right, expect no further action from AG

YOURSAY | ‘This law man only knows the law of obedience and with it comes the natural law of survival.’
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Why would AG be bothered with reverse psychology?

Why would AG be bothered with reverse psychology?

YOURSAY | ‘Rakyat waiting to see if he will really act without fear or favour on SRC and 1MDB.’
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Our national obsession with chasing shadows

Our national obsession with chasing shadows

COMMENT | A rumour, a whisper or a vague insinuation is sufficient to set some off on a frenzy.
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Malaysian Bar Council has to step up

Malaysian Bar Council has to step up

The arrest of Mohamad Zulkifli Ismail for allegedly stabbing two men who were trying to rob his house, in the name of self-defence, has caused a public uproar. The police once again are taking a beating for carrying out their duties. I personally do not agree with the arrest, but rules are rules, and legislations are to be abided.
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