Archive - 16 January 2016

We are united because of democracy, says Taiwan's Tsai

We are united because of democracy, says Taiwan's Tsai

'I will go forward with 23 million people... We will not be divided because of the election,' says her victory speech.
PAS’ right to work with Umno for Islam, says Hadi

PAS’ right to work with Umno for Islam, says Hadi

He says the party cooperating with the gov’t, particularly Umno, on common interests, is not new.
Ridiculous laws won't stop terrorists, says Mat Sabu

Ridiculous laws won't stop terrorists, says Mat Sabu

Stop terrorism with education and democracy, not laws like Sedition or Sosma, says Amanah president.
Police release names of seven killed in Jakarta attacks

Police release names of seven killed in Jakarta attacks

Five are suspected terrorists, and one had been imprisoned for terrorist activities.
TPPA shows M’sia ready for 'high standards in trade, investment'

TPPA shows M’sia ready for 'high standards in trade, investment'

Malaysia's chief negotiator says this at a forum organised by Umno Youth in Kuala Lumpur today.
Marchers support Indira, want unilateral conversions stopped

Marchers support Indira, want unilateral conversions stopped

About 200 from multi-ethnic background rally in Ipoh, asking for her reunion with her children.
Taiwan elects its first woman president

Taiwan elects its first woman president

UPDATED 8.42PM | Tsai Ing-wen leads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party.

Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over attack

Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over attack

We will not say how many people or what sort of evidence we have as it will upset out strategy, a spokesperson says.
Shooting of Burmese in Selayang sparks unrest concerns

Shooting of Burmese in Selayang sparks unrest concerns

On Wednesday night, shots were fired at the Selayang market, two Burmese were hurt.
'DAP still a Chinese party even with more Malay candidates'

'DAP still a Chinese party even with more Malay candidates'

Minister Salleh Said Keruak notes the makeup of DAP's leadership and support base needs to reflect its 'multi-racial' claims.
Injunction filed against book on suit against Bt Caves temple boss

Injunction filed against book on suit against Bt Caves temple boss

The book by M Varatharajoo was supposed to be launched tomorrow.
Pakistan teen chops off hand after alleged blasphemy

Pakistan teen chops off hand after alleged blasphemy

The incident, which apparently stemmed from a misunderstanding, occurred in Punjab.
Cops seek witness of Kajang crash, two pupils killed

Cops seek witness of Kajang crash, two pupils killed

The accident was in front of a school in Bandar Damai Perdana on Thursday.
‘DAP seeks acceptance from all races, religions’

‘DAP seeks acceptance from all races, religions’

This was the focus of the party’s two-day national leadership retreat this year.
Federal gov't to help K’tan if water supply critical due to El Nino

Federal gov't to help K’tan if water supply critical due to El Nino

The 11th Malaysia Plan has approved RM30 million for the state to resolve its water woes.
'Ah Jib Gor' ang pow to usher in the Chinese New Year

'Ah Jib Gor' ang pow to usher in the Chinese New Year

The PM is giving away the red envelopes, printed with a caricature of Najib and a monkey.
Adenan meeting Najib on power devolution for Sarawak

Adenan meeting Najib on power devolution for Sarawak

He says the Wednesday meet will be on returning the state's administrative powers taken by federal gov't.
Dengue cases spike fourfold in Terengganu

Dengue cases spike fourfold in Terengganu

230 cases already reported this year, compared to 61 during the same period in 2015.
Kula: Subra being hung out to dry

Kula: Subra being hung out to dry

DAP leader says MIC chief doesn’t know he’s been had on unilateral conversion of minors.
Coach wants M'sia national football team to be dissolved

Coach wants M'sia national football team to be dissolved

Lim Teong Kim, the Under 13 team coach, says Harimau Malaya players are no longer interested in playing.
Shahrom is first Malaysian to ski to South Pole

Shahrom is first Malaysian to ski to South Pole

The explorer reached the landmark zero degree point of the South Pole at 4.30am.
Pantai Sepang Putra DAP branch dissolved, members join PAP

Pantai Sepang Putra DAP branch dissolved, members join PAP

They decided to join the People’s Alternative Party, a splinter group of DAP.
PAS to take on DAP, Amanah, but not PKR in next election

PAS to take on DAP, Amanah, but not PKR in next election

This is what happens when we choose to be alone, says PAS Dewan ulama chair Mahfodz Mohamed.
Amanah: We’ve done our part in objecting to Malacca pageant

Amanah: We’ve done our part in objecting to Malacca pageant

‘The next move will be for the state gov’t,’ says Malacca Amanah chief.
Cops: IS man was planning to launch suicide attack in M’sia

Cops: IS man was planning to launch suicide attack in M’sia

UPDATED 11.18PM | IGP says this was after the operative received instructions from Syria.
Indonesia blocks radical websites after deadly militant attack

Indonesia blocks radical websites after deadly militant attack

Several accounts had been found on Facebook expressing support for the attack.
Johoreans set to enjoy another free bus service this year

Johoreans set to enjoy another free bus service this year

MB Khaled says the service would be in the Iskandar Malaysia area.
Pakatan Harapan to discuss decision on TPPA protest

Pakatan Harapan to discuss decision on TPPA protest

The protest has already garnered support from PAS, PSM and Amanah.
Teenage singer becomes political pawn in Taiwan-China rift

Teenage singer becomes political pawn in Taiwan-China rift

Chou Tzu-yu was forced to apologise for displaying a Taiwan flag in South Korea.
‘Madness,’ Khalid says of claim Amanah backs Guan Eng as PM

‘Madness,’ Khalid says of claim Amanah backs Guan Eng as PM

‘Only crazy people will believe such crazy lies,’ says Khalid Samad.
PM: Don't use social media to ridicule others

PM: Don't use social media to ridicule others

UPDATED 3PM | Najib urges Malaysians to have mutual respect for each other instead.
Najib vows to combat religious, racial extremism

Najib vows to combat religious, racial extremism

UPDATED 2.30PM | The PM says peace can be preserved in Malaysia if everyone works together.
Police arrest IS suspect in Ampang, weapons seized

Police arrest IS suspect in Ampang, weapons seized

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar reveals that the cops have obtained weapons and IS documents from the suspect.
Be media-friendly always, says Wan Junaidi

Be media-friendly always, says Wan Junaidi

The minister notes that media personnel are only doing their jobs and thus, should not be regarded as a threat.
Should M'sia sign in or stay out of the TPPA?

Should M'sia sign in or stay out of the TPPA?

COMMENT | While there is a price to pay, the gov’t has made the right choice by opting to join it.
Penn regrets ‘El Chapo’ interview didn’t spark drug discussion

Penn regrets ‘El Chapo’ interview didn’t spark drug discussion

The actor says this in an excerpt from an interview with CBS’s ‘60 minutes’
Croatia officially nominates first female candidate for UN chief

Croatia officially nominates first female candidate for UN chief

Vesna Pusic is the second candidate for the post, after Macedonia’s Srgjan Kerim.
Cops quiz editor over Zaid's ‘heartless judges’ article

Cops quiz editor over Zaid's ‘heartless judges’ article

Sunday Star editor Esther Ng was questioned for about 45 minutes.
Taiwanese set to elect first woman president

Taiwanese set to elect first woman president

Taiwan’s relations with China, weak economy seen as key factors in the polls.
Opposition to Merkel's refugee policies builds after Cologne attacks

Opposition to Merkel's refugee policies builds after Cologne attacks

A majority of Germans now believe she is doing a poor job managing the refugee crisis.
27 killed in Burkina Faso's al-Qaeda hotel siege

27 killed in Burkina Faso's al-Qaeda hotel siege

UPDATED 8.35PM l France's ambassador to Burkina Faso said 27 people had been killed while150 people from 18 countries rescued.
S'gor not helping tourism by blocking Batu Caves projects, decries Subra

S'gor not helping tourism by blocking Batu Caves projects, decries Subra

Selayang Municipal Council has put a temporary stop to the cable car construction project.
Five things Najib must do to uphold Razak's legacy

Five things Najib must do to uphold Razak's legacy

MP SPEAKS | Najib shouldn't know what his father wouldn't, says Kit Siang
Life is hard but Rohingyas hold out hope

Life is hard but Rohingyas hold out hope

A handful thrive but for many more, basic necessities remain out of reach.
If Azilah can be pardoned, what about Anwar?

If Azilah can be pardoned, what about Anwar?

COMMENT | Anwar’s application for clemency should be given consideration.
Cabinet reiterates 'civil court for civil marriage disputes' decision

Cabinet reiterates 'civil court for civil marriage disputes' decision

Meeting chaired by PM repeats 2009 stand in wake of Indira’s custodial case.
Abdul Rahman, RM2.6b not a matter of 'song and dance'

Abdul Rahman, RM2.6b not a matter of 'song and dance'

YOURSAY | ‘Would you be able to share with us who the 'donor' or 'donors' are?’
Only dictatorships jail activists like Hisham Rais

Only dictatorships jail activists like Hisham Rais

YOURSAY | 'A very serious crime? What about people who plunder the country's coffers?'
Would Abdul Razak be proud of son Najib?

Would Abdul Razak be proud of son Najib?

YOURSAY | ‘Any attempt to compare Abdul Razak’s premiership to Najib is an insult to his legacy.’
Is Islamic State a boon to BN?

Is Islamic State a boon to BN?

Rising terror attacks may spur on NSC Bill.