Archive - 15 January 2016

'Don't expect too much, too soon for bauxite clean-up'

Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd's CEO pleads to the public that major results cannot be seen within a week.

10y ago

Gov't not biased in setting up UTCs, says Treasury sec-gen

We have yet to find suitable sites in opposition-held Penang and Selangor, he reasons.

10y ago

Rafidah: Not easy for Najib to live up to his father

It is never easy to follow the exemplary leadership of Razak, she says.

10y ago

Don't tell students to 'go eat cake', Kit Siang tells Idris

DAP veteran lambasts the minister's ‘callous’ statement, likening his words to the phrase attributed to Marie Antoinette.

10y ago

Mindef to identify high-risk areas to curb potential attacks

Hishammuddin says the measure was taken following the Jakarta blasts yesterday.

10y ago

'Political funding committee to study sources of contributions'

Committee also invites feedback on various other areas.

10y ago

Team tackling social media abuse to meet next week

Group has representatives from the Attorney-General's Chambers and the police, with Salleh Keruak as chairperson.

10y ago

Indonesia kills one militant after attack, search on for more

The suspect was killed in a gun battle in Central Sulawesi while two others were arrested in Cirebon, West Java.

10y ago

PM: Drop in oil revenue bitter for M’sia, let’s optimise productivity

He advises people to use more creative and innovation to optimise operational costs, maximise productivity.

10y ago

S'gor MCA raps Harapan's failure to check Amanah

Flap over beauty pageant exposes political game, it says.

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10y ago

Petron introduces RON100 petrol in Malaysia

The premium petrol, Blaze 100 Euro 4M, currently retails at RM2.80 per litre.

10y ago

Abdul Razak Hussein - the hero of the people

Abdul Razak Hussein was principally responsible in the 1970s for economic development, national unity and nation-building and was very instrumental and authored the New Economic Policy which continues to date, and which policies possess its own peculiar setbacks and has invited considerable criticisms on its implementation.

10y ago

M’sia ‘ageing nation’ in 2035, faces huge socio-economic challenge

Union leader says this group will be economically unproductive and lacks the means to lead a simple lifestyle.

10y ago

School ordered to stop charging students for use of toilet

The Penang Education Department disapproves of the move.

10y ago

20 foreign women rescued from trafficking ring in Shah Alam

The victims, aged between 17 and 40, were found locked in a room at the premises.

10y ago

Rahman Dahlan: Bill for bauxite clean-up will be sent to miners

Howver, he says, identifying these companies may be a problem.

10y ago

Does the new Pakatan pact spell a stronger opposition front?

Analysts say the three parties must ensure there is no repeat of past mistakes.

10y ago

Chinese school head transferred after alleged racial incident

UPDATED 5.26PM | Education minister says the three Malay teachers involved will also be transferred out.

10y ago

Najib's Razak factor - how a legacy became a liability

Razak's legacy weighs down Najib as he tries to steady the ship of state.

10y ago

Adenan: S’wak supports TPPA, it is the best choice

We need it for competitive edge in our economy, says the S’wak chief minister.

10y ago

Ex-company director charged with RM68m fraud

Tey Por Yee is accused of concealing information from the company’s board.

10y ago

Students: We're forced to work so that we can eat

Several interviewed reveal that part-time jobs are a necessity in the current economic climate.

10y ago

Singapore’s 13th parliament kicks off today

The 13th parliament convenes its first session after a successful GE in September 2015.

10y ago

Negri Sembilan’s youngest prince dies

Tunku Alif Hussein, 31, is Tuanku Muhriz’s youngest son.

10y ago

Our experience with TPPA will hold sway over economic models

In recent weeks, a number issues have been raised regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).

10y ago

Perkasa wants headmistress booted out of Mersing

Strict action needs to be taken, says its chief Ibrahim Ali.

10y ago

Hindu group to educate devotees on true Thaipusam

Malaysia HindhuDharma Maamandram wants it restored as an auspicious religious event.

10y ago

1MDB may tackle debt early, if cash comes in quickly

This thorn in the side of the PM has US$7.6b of long-term debt and has not finalised its Bandar Malaysia sale.

10y ago

My remaining concerns regarding the TPPA

In my statement yesterday, I praised International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapha Mohamed and his team at Miti for their efforts in public engagement and in allowing public access to the documents related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). But despite the efforts of the minister and his team, there are some key concerns regarding the TPPA which have not be adequately addressed. I will highlight five areas of concern here.

10y ago

Anwar expresses admiration for fearless Indonesians

They showed the world how to respond to terror, says the jailed former opposition leader.

10y ago

Dr M: Will MACC probe reach judges or will Apandi be the judge?

UPDATED 4.23PM | Will Apandi judge and dismiss the probe, he asks.

10y ago

Will Abu Kassim be forced to retire like Gani, asks Dr M

UPDATED 4.31PM | He points out that the MACC chief also has health problems.

10y ago

Kit Siang to Ibrahim Ali: We didn't meet, but you called me, remember?

UPDATED 7.24PM | Ibrahim vehemently denied Lim's assertions.

10y ago

‘Review of Budget 2016 to focus on what is considered positive’

Najib says it would include issues on the cost of living and unemployment rate.

10y ago

Why Anwar Ibrahim deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

Former opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 2016. He is currently serving his five-year jail term for his second conviction of sodomy, since Feb 10 of last year, after the Federal Court upheld the decision made by the Court of Appeal. His nomination is being backed by 10 NGOs in Malaysia so far.

10y ago

'Budget review to see minor cut in operating expenditure'

Treasury secretary-general says there will be no salary cut for civil servants.

10y ago

DAP Youth's deepest condolences to Indonesians

Today the National DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) expressed total solidarity to the Indonesians, deepest condolence to the victims’ families and sympathies to the injured and hurt from the heinous shootings and bombings which took place in Thamrin Street, Jakarta.

10y ago

Najib: Economic uncertainties beyond our control

UPDATED 1.58PM | Urges people not to be taken in by false arguments.

10y ago

PM assures no GST hike despite falling national revenue

He says government does not think people can handle further increases in tax.

10y ago

Proton aims to sell 150,000 cars, to launch four new models

Its CEO says the new models will be introduced quarterly in 2016.

10y ago

Jakim ramps up anti-IS campaign as threats come closer

UPDATED 2.11PM | Information activities on the dangers of IS will be intensified, says Jakim chief Othman Mustapha.

10y ago

Football legend Pele recovering after latest hip replacement

He underwent the procedure in December in New York, a report says.

10y ago

Appellate court refuses bail for lawyer Kamal Hisham

UPDATED 4.45PM | Court of Appeal agrees with prosecution that the case is not appealable.

10y ago

NGOs set up initiative to feed hungry university students

UPDATED 2.04PM | Coupons will be distributed to allow students to get a proper meal.

10y ago

'Moderation' and 'extremism' mere fluffy concepts

COMMENT | An empowered Law Commission is needed to ensure freedom of religion in this country.

10y ago

Blessed with sweet crude, but cursed with bitter debts

COMMENT | Since its formation in 1974, Petronas has contributed RM800 billion to the government.

10y ago

TPPA - PAS wants referendum, says special sitting a charade

BN MPs already told to vote in favour of agreement, it says.

10y ago

Imagine what mosques can do for M'sians

These houses of worship should be shared with all.

10y ago

Scandal-hit M’sia now ‘sick man of Asean’, says Kit Siang

The Gelang Patah MP laments how ill country is compared to the region when it once stood tall.

10y ago

Turkish textile markets eye Malaysia, AEC markets for growth

Neighbourhood political and security problems have hit their traditional markets.

10y ago

Rafizi: 1MDB's Bandar M'sia sale violated sukuk agreement

UPDATED 12.50PM | He says sukuk agreement requires Bandar Malaysia to remain wholly-owned subsidiary of 1MDB.

10y ago

Creative industry practitioners must be more professional

Valued at RM16b today, the industry is important to economic growth, says deputy minister.

10y ago

Bishop hails Johor sultan's counsel on unity

Bishop Paul Tan says Sultan Ibrahim's concern for religious unity acts as a balm for bruised feelings.

10y ago

Indonesia braces for tourism hit after Jakarta attack

Some travel agents say they had received calls from worried tourists.

10y ago

IS claims Jakarta attack, targets Indonesia for first time

The brazenness of the deadly assault suggested a new brand of militancy in Indonesia.

10y ago

Sedition - Hisham sentenced to nine months' jail

UPDATED 1.25PM | High Court agrees that activist’s call to reject GE results ‘very serious’.

10y ago

Mastermind of IS attack a homegrown jihadi intellectual

Bahrun Naim, who is in Syria, has been identified by police as the man behind the Jakarta attack.

10y ago

Arul blames opposition again for 1MDB's poor image

He tells S'pore's CNA that 1MDB would have got more for its sales, and disclaims any 'cover up'.

10y ago

‘Najib’s RM2.6 billion scandal has raised ringgit's risk premium’

KiniBiz CEO P Gunasegaram says these risks are contributing to currency’s downward spiral.

10y ago

The scapegoating of Malaysia's minorities

YOURSAY | 'Minorities have little or no say, but get scapegoated for the insecurities of the Malays.'

10y ago

Poverty does not discriminate but NEP does

YOURSAY | ‘Are we getting the gov’t we deserve? No. Are we getting the future we choose? No.’

10y ago

Arul, show more respect for the people’s representatives

YOURSAY | ‘1MDB doesn't belong to you, nor does it belong to the one who appointed you.’

10y ago

Razak fireworks spotlight Najib’s unravelling grip

ANALYSIS | The high-profile commemoration betrays Najib’s failure to consolidate power like his dad.

10y ago

Najib, only the court can save your tattered reputation

YOURSAY | ‘Do you need to be reminded your image had long been distorted?’

10y ago

A year after conviction, Altantuya's killer seeks clemency

UPDATED 12.42PM | Chief inspector Azilah Hadri filed for clemency at the Selangor palace in Shah Alam this morning.

10y ago

Analyst: Chinese bogeymen may scare Malays into Najib’s hands

Wong Chin Huat says Harapan has better chance in next GE if Malay anger against PM outweighs 'fear’ of' Chinese.

10y ago

Prosecution closes sedition case against UM law professor

Four witnesses finished testifying at hearing against Azmi Sharom for his statement on the Perak crisis.

10y ago

Archive - 15 January 2016

French clinical trial goes awry, one volunteer brain dead

MMEA probes prospect of terrorist entry through sea

A supplication for Abdul Razak Hussein

No info on entry of IS militants, says Thai PM

Parliament should support TPPA

Bauxite mining in Pahang stops as moratorium begins

Court strikes out ex-MACC employee’s suit

K’tan to pay outstanding salaries for footballers in stages, says Annuar

Turkish academics detained for signing petition for peace with Kurds

Fomca hopes no cuts for development under revamped budget

'Don't expect too much, too soon for bauxite clean-up'

Gov't not biased in setting up UTCs, says Treasury sec-gen

Rafidah: Not easy for Najib to live up to his father

Don't tell students to 'go eat cake', Kit Siang tells Idris

Mindef to identify high-risk areas to curb potential attacks

'Political funding committee to study sources of contributions'

Team tackling social media abuse to meet next week

Indonesia kills one militant after attack, search on for more

PM: Drop in oil revenue bitter for M’sia, let’s optimise productivity

S'gor MCA raps Harapan's failure to check Amanah

2016-01-15

Petron introduces RON100 petrol in Malaysia

Abdul Razak Hussein - the hero of the people

M’sia ‘ageing nation’ in 2035, faces huge socio-economic challenge

School ordered to stop charging students for use of toilet

20 foreign women rescued from trafficking ring in Shah Alam

Rahman Dahlan: Bill for bauxite clean-up will be sent to miners

Does the new Pakatan pact spell a stronger opposition front?

Chinese school head transferred after alleged racial incident

Najib's Razak factor - how a legacy became a liability

Adenan: S’wak supports TPPA, it is the best choice

Ex-company director charged with RM68m fraud

Students: We're forced to work so that we can eat

Singapore’s 13th parliament kicks off today

Negri Sembilan’s youngest prince dies

Our experience with TPPA will hold sway over economic models

Perkasa wants headmistress booted out of Mersing

Hindu group to educate devotees on true Thaipusam

1MDB may tackle debt early, if cash comes in quickly

My remaining concerns regarding the TPPA

Anwar expresses admiration for fearless Indonesians

Dr M: Will MACC probe reach judges or will Apandi be the judge?

Will Abu Kassim be forced to retire like Gani, asks Dr M

Kit Siang to Ibrahim Ali: We didn't meet, but you called me, remember?

‘Review of Budget 2016 to focus on what is considered positive’

Why Anwar Ibrahim deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

'Budget review to see minor cut in operating expenditure'

DAP Youth's deepest condolences to Indonesians

Najib: Economic uncertainties beyond our control

PM assures no GST hike despite falling national revenue

Proton aims to sell 150,000 cars, to launch four new models

Jakim ramps up anti-IS campaign as threats come closer

Football legend Pele recovering after latest hip replacement

Appellate court refuses bail for lawyer Kamal Hisham

NGOs set up initiative to feed hungry university students

'Moderation' and 'extremism' mere fluffy concepts

Blessed with sweet crude, but cursed with bitter debts

TPPA - PAS wants referendum, says special sitting a charade

Imagine what mosques can do for M'sians

Scandal-hit M’sia now ‘sick man of Asean’, says Kit Siang

Turkish textile markets eye Malaysia, AEC markets for growth

Rafizi: 1MDB's Bandar M'sia sale violated sukuk agreement

Creative industry practitioners must be more professional

Bishop hails Johor sultan's counsel on unity

Indonesia braces for tourism hit after Jakarta attack

IS claims Jakarta attack, targets Indonesia for first time

Sedition - Hisham sentenced to nine months' jail

Mastermind of IS attack a homegrown jihadi intellectual

Arul blames opposition again for 1MDB's poor image

‘Najib’s RM2.6 billion scandal has raised ringgit's risk premium’

The scapegoating of Malaysia's minorities

Poverty does not discriminate but NEP does

Arul, show more respect for the people’s representatives

Razak fireworks spotlight Najib’s unravelling grip

Najib, only the court can save your tattered reputation

A year after conviction, Altantuya's killer seeks clemency

Analyst: Chinese bogeymen may scare Malays into Najib’s hands

Prosecution closes sedition case against UM law professor