Archive - 14 January 2016

Rickman displayed great versatility in the roles he played, his most famous being Professor Snape in Harry Potter films.

The ministry issued a statement to counter issues on the pact raised by the famous Malaysian economist.

MACC says they are from the Pahang Land and Mines Department.

Salina Daud accuses the Chinese primary school authorities of not protecting her and wanting her out.

MP SPEAKS | For transparency's sake, ex-PM Abdullah should disclose the exact purpose and outcome of his visit to Paris.

Merkel’s coalition partners want quicker deportations if applications are rejected.

He, however, declined to comment on the number of seats allocated to each political party.

‘I saw news about the suicide bombers on TV but never thought that they were my neighbours.’

Negri Sembilan ruler says movements threatening harmony between Muslims and non-Muslims must be curbed.

Allegation went viral on social media following river pollution caused by mining activities.

All communities are citizens of Johor, he says.

Former premier says the economic situation had changed considerably, thus the need to make the changes.

Abdul Rahman Dahlan also accuses opposition of trying to sabotage the firm's rationalisation plan.

Abdul Rahman Dahlan urges Malaysians to help empower the government to handle terrorism.

UPDATED 7PM | Former prime minister was frugal to the core and once said she would have to go by road.

At least six were killed and several injured in explosions near Sarinah mall in the Indonesian capital.

UPDATED 5.30PM | Police have moved to highest degree alert to counter attacks in Malaysia, says IGP.

Mustapa Mohamed notes that people's acceptance of the TPPA has become more positive after gov't exposure on the topic.

He and family members filed for judicial review on dismissal of petition for royal pardon on his conviction.

Cops yet to identify the four men who had staged the attack at the Sarinah Mall.

The land can no longer to used for a long time, says an academician in engineering.

The premium coffee chain says decision is due to an 'abundance of caution'.

Bauxite is a rock that is mainly composed of various minerals. Most importantly, bauxite is the primary ore for aluminum. Aluminum is a very crucial element as its uses are varied and diverse - such as its usage in transportation, household items, packaging, power lines, and construction.

UPDATED 6.40PM | Saifuddin says the state leadership is best-equipped to handle it.

State water supply corporation says it always planned to avoid water rationing, not the other way around.

Veteran newsman Kadir also praises Ling for demanding the presence of PM in any mediation.

He didn't fulfil his promise to Obama to take care of Anwar's medical needs, says Subang MP.

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is appalled by the huge number of fish in two standard-sized aquariums at a supermarket in Gelugor, Penang.

Former minister says pro-Umno blog MyKMU.net and some Malays do not understand the real issue. 

Their abuse of power, says Abdullah Ahmad, is threatening the consensus ex-PM built.

This time a newly arrived Bangladeshi farmhand is buried in his makeshift hut.

The Tourism Malaysia chair says Immigration Dept need to be more sincere.

Perkasa chief denies seeking help from DAP leader in the 1970s to escape ISA dragnet.

Twenty-five of the 82 seats up for grabs are in the region of Sibu, Mukah, Sarikei and Kapit.

Its CEO, Harith Abdullah, says this is because the shrinking ringgit has affected the prices of imported parts.

UPDATED 6PM | The US wants to contain China’s rise via the TPPA - so why are we involved, asks MP Wong Chen.

Doctors have advised the PAS president to rest and limit the number of visitors.

Senior lawyer warns of real scenario of old age destitution.

On Tuesday, I - together with my colleagues from Parliament on both sides of the political aisle - attended a special briefing arranged by International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed and his Miti team, on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).

Civilians and police were among the dead, and 39 others were wounded.

Razak never wanted the powers granted him under National Operations Council, says PM.

If MACC proposes prosecution of the PM, will the AG carry it out, wonders the DAP veteran.

UPDATED 4.45PM | PM told to revisit father's contribution to country.

UPDATED 2.55PM | Overcome with emotion, the PM says his late father is an inspiration to all.

Fortunately, local media note that there have been no immediate reports of damage.

Syed Ali denies choreographing veiled attacks against the PM, accuses Raja Petra of trying to score brownie points.

Lucrative wages attracted many from outside Pahang, who cause accidents, says a local driver.

NST reports on the issue give the impression that Pahang is solely to blame, says a researcher.

COMMENT | After hounding over Bersih 4's cleaning bill, he is silent on getting the bauxite culprits to pay.

Seven died in the first ambush on the Muslim-majority country by the radical group, including five attackers.

Listen to them, make them feel they are important stakeholders, says Hishammuddin Hussein.

PKR veep admits opposition coalition previously had been cautious, not overt in approaching the issue.

UPDATED 1.15PM | ... if the former PM knew what is happening at this point in time, she says.

COMMENT | A report which says borrowing costs on Islamic bonds will climb to a record, should matter.

Malaysia - as Asia’s only major net oil exporter - risks losing RM300m for every US$1 per barrel drop, according to gov't estimates.

But he wanted to return power to Parliament, says Pak Lah.

New collective agreement of the coalition, minus PAS, does not address hudud, says Gerakan.

The investigation focuses on several officers, including former police chief Wolfgang Albers.

UPDATED 11.49AM | DAP Youth slams KL mayor for writing off local elections as handing city to opposition.

Ultimately all Malaysians gained from the growing pie the policy created, says ex-PM's nephew.

MH370 | Unless MAS can prove the death was caused by something other than the carrier's negligence or those in its employ.

COMMENT | At its core it is motivated by US’ imperialistic agenda ahead of China’s, among others.

UPDATED 12.59PM | Sg Besi redevelopment 'scandal' has now snowballed to RM3.5b, says PKR lawmaker.

He says the need is shown by MPs unfamiliar with standing orders and the decorum of the House.

‘Why should the proceeds from federal government land be used to pay off 1MDB debt?’

Abdul Aziz refutes arguments by Sarawak politicians that the state is immune to the newly passed National Security Council Bill.

UPDATED 12.14PM | Videos of the staff negotiating an apology over the remark had gone viral in cyberspace.

YOURSAY | ‘And by the way, how many leaders in Perkasa are non-Malay?’

YOURSAY | ‘Those racists from Putrajaya-backed IKSiM is trying to twist history.’

Activist says opposition full of themselves and too busy squabbling to make a difference.

YOURSAY | 'There's always a price to pay in speaking out for truth and justice.'

Mahathir is no white knight; he created the system Najib is abusing, says Irene Xavier.