Archive - 7 January 2016

‘Is it reasonable that Islam only bans vape but remains silent on an issue which is much bigger and dangerous?’

The girl was 13-and-a-half-years' old when it happened two years ago.

He was notified that his wife and sister-in-law perished in the accident, before his trip home.

They say the sea is always at peace just moment before the storm sets in. It is as though god is playing a cruel joke on us mankind, luring us with a false sense of security.

Mustapa says unlike the colonial period, we now has professionals and intellectuals.

The people of Penang Island and mainland Penang are suffering because of political malaise. Do those in power in Putrajaya realise how much distress is endured by every user of the Penang ferry service, every day, not just on festive weekends? When did you last queue for an hour to board the ferry?

He tried to enter a police station, wearing what turned out to be a fake suicide belt.

With the historically efficient way in which state governments have banned the sale of vaporisers and their e-juice (liquid nicotine) practically overnight, vaporiser vendors have pretty much given up the fight. It is hard for them to argue back, especially when members of the royalty have made statements against it.

‘Those who do not observe the ban will be punished severely,’ says Tengku Abdullah.

Undergraduates at Universiti Malaya latest to be rescued.

They want to be free to transport as much mineral as they can before the moratorium date.

I haven't contacted Sirul for a long time, says the Pokok Sena MP.

Its ambassador says it recognises Malaysia's immigration regulations and laws.

Lawyer Syahredzan Johan says only edicts issued by state fatwa council or mufti and gazetted, are binding.

UPDATED 11.48PM | 'They should be grateful they got eight seats instead of zero,' he was quoted in a Malay daily.

UPDATED 6.44PM | His article on the M Indira Gandhi case lands him a date with the police.

Oil prices also tumble to US$32.62 a barrel, the lowest in 11 years.

Mugiyanto was scheduled to speak at Bersih’s #YellowMania forum this evening.

KINIBIZ | Tengku Abdullah holds interest totalling 36pct in Tanah Makmur Bhd.

It should be done without harming people or environment, says the Tengku Mahkota.

Twitter users unimpressed with PM telling ministers to be prudent in their spending.

UPDATED 6.55PM | Airline says the 7,000-mile path over Egypt is the optimum route.

It shows current laws are inadequate, can't truly protect informants, says NOW director Akmal Nasir.

UPDATED 6.33PM | Graftbuster says case involved more than RM100,000 in kickbacks.

Allocation of local council seats has become a thorny issue, but Rafizi is confident new coalition will survive.

NGO says Indians are disappointed with MB for keeping it an occasional holiday, despite election pledge.

But others claim some mining takes place on land belonging to the royal family.

MB’s failure to explain status of PAS in the state implies there’s a hidden agenda, says Dengkil rep.

He refuses to make any comment on Umno or on his former boss, Najib.

Activist Lena Hendry could be jailed for three years for screening the film without censor's approval.

KINIBIZ | 'Many people will subscribe to several services (including Netflix) since we have different, exclusive content.'

He dismisses as 'malicious' statement by the portal that DAP also been selling land to foreigners.

MyKMU.net alludes to his reported part-Indian descent in sarcastic attack on the former premier.

KINIBIZ | Najib's promise of a revamp on the taxi system back in 2012 is nowhere to be seen four years later.

Lawyer Sangeet Kaur says she will file the striking-out application on Monday.

Zahnita Wilson's husband obtained passports for their children, although their valid passports are with her.

The health minister also advises Kuantan folk against drinking the bauxite-polluted river water.

UPDATED 3.20PM | He was slated to speak at a forum tonight, organised by Bersih.

This is based on a survey of more than 25,000 students at six public universities.

COMMENT | Rafidah Aziz says she can go on and on about mistakes that happened when she was in cabinet.

They refer to the federal consitution and their right to free speech.

Guan Eng admits 'black propoganda' spread in rural areas is effective.

MP SPEAKS | The sale to the IWH-CREC joint venture is becoming increasingly confusing.

The reports were submitted by the MACC, with one still incomplete.

Veteran newsman says both are desperate leaders out of touch with their party members and reality itself.

Malays in rural areas seeth when DAP is mentioned, but Kit Siang says party will safeguard interests of all.

The trade pact will boost Malaysia's exports by a whopping 20 percent, says the publication.

No reply from high commission in Australia and 'we do not know what is happening', says lawyer Ram Karpal.

Baru Bian says the state has responded to replace the 'torn, stained, smelly' bedding.

The company had previously said it aimed to reach 200 countries by the end of 2016.

The Islamic party's attacks smack of hypocrisy, says Guan Eng.

At 9am, the ringgit was quoted lower at 4.4100/4180 against the US dollar.

Standard & Poor's Ratings Services says this in its report rating trends for this year.

Minister says industry has polluted water and environment and is harming people.

Needy students can earn some money to meet part of their living expenses, says an economics professor.

COMMENT | The Islamic party opts to work with, though keeping Umno at arm's length.

A pilot project is launched to ensure a fitter and trimmer police force.

Baggage flipflop a PR disaster, says analyst - which may alienate MAS’ much-needed passengers.

Since Nov 25, MAS took the southern path over Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the Mediterranean.

Syariah law only allows a woman’s eggs to be fertilised by her husband’s sperm, says fertility expert.

Geram congratulates the gov’t for imposing three-month halt to all bauxite mining in Pahang from Jan 15.

This is on the hydrogen bomb the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea blasted yesterday.

YOURSAY | ‘Sarawakians should send a strong message to both Adenan and Putrajaya.’

YOURSAY | ‘Surely the wife has a lawful grievance and the civil courts must provide her with a remedy.’

COMMENT | It is unethical for a corporate figure to use land valuation as the sale price.

They say products supplier WGN Innovation has been a big help.

YOURSAY | ‘The pig character cannot be dismissed from the Monkey King story.’

YOURSAY | ‘ PM Najib Razak should be able to get a prize for that one.’