Archive - 17 January 2016

Remand for baby burial case extended till Tuesday

Remand for baby burial case extended till Tuesday

The 24-year-old boyfriend of the mother and his brother buried the baby in the bushes.
Hot weather causes 'aggressive' aedes mosquitoes

Hot weather causes 'aggressive' aedes mosquitoes

Their livespan is shorter in the heat so the dengue-carrying insects bite more while they live.
Selayang Hospital air-con system under repair

Selayang Hospital air-con system under repair

It has been broken since Jan 14, and is expected to be running again on Jan 20.
Gov't: M'sia will get US$100b more FDI with TPPA

Gov't: M'sia will get US$100b more FDI with TPPA

This will be by 2027, according to a PwC study, Minister Mustapa Mohamed says.
Batu Caves-Seremban Komuter service to run by 2pm tomorrow

Batu Caves-Seremban Komuter service to run by 2pm tomorrow

The commuter train service will be every 15 minutes, KTM says.
'Remember Low Yat?' man says before hitting shopgirl

'Remember Low Yat?' man says before hitting shopgirl

Yet another violent incident takes place over a mobile phone dispute, this time in Kuching.
Iran to buy more than 100 aircraft as boom time beckons

Iran to buy more than 100 aircraft as boom time beckons

'The legs of Iran's economy are now free of the chains of sanctions, and it's time to build and grow,' says President Rouhani.
Vandals scrawl anti-Christian message at Jerusalem holy site

Vandals scrawl anti-Christian message at Jerusalem holy site

The slogans in Hebrew, including 'Christians to hell', were on the outer wall of the Dormition Abbey.
We need an 'N-S-C', not the NSC

We need an 'N-S-C', not the NSC

Laws are put in place to deter criminal acts, as it cannot prevent any criminal activity from happening. It is human nature to fear punishment, hence, laws are mostly effective on any given time.
Three injured in machete attack at PJ petrol station

Three injured in machete attack at PJ petrol station

They were attacked by 10 men armed with machetes while refueling.
Armed forces ready to deploy assets against IS threat

Armed forces ready to deploy assets against IS threat

But this needs careful consideration, with the National Security Council to decide, Hishammuddin says.
Ahmad Maslan: Blame traders for pricier goods post-GST

Ahmad Maslan: Blame traders for pricier goods post-GST

UPDATED 9.05PM | Deputy minister says he anticipated prices 'could' fall with GST, not 'would' fall.
Two more to be charged over 'bauxite bribes' tomorrow

Two more to be charged over 'bauxite bribes' tomorrow

The two officers are also from the Pahang Land and Mines Department, MACC says.
Kamalanathan now a Datuk

Kamalanathan now a Datuk

He is among 68 conferred awards from the Kedah sultan at the investiture ceremony today.
Bomb scare at Bukit Bintang over tourists' left bags

Bomb scare at Bukit Bintang over tourists' left bags

The bomb squad finds the bags left under a bench at Pavilion is only filled with clothes.
DAP to only contest in viable PAS-held seats, says Guan Eng

DAP to only contest in viable PAS-held seats, says Guan Eng

It will do so if there is a good chance for the party's candidates to make a breakthrough in Malay votes.
'Umno diverting attention from own scandals by attacking DAP'

'Umno diverting attention from own scandals by attacking DAP'

UPDATED 5.15PM | DAP sec-gen says this is why the Malay party insists on playing up racial allegations.
Police deny releasing 'hotspots' for terrorist attacks

Police deny releasing 'hotspots' for terrorist attacks

This after Tengku Adnan states earlier that several hotspots around KL has been identified as potential IS targets.
CM: Four PBB elected reps to defend seats in S'wak polls

CM: Four PBB elected reps to defend seats in S'wak polls

State CM Adenan Satem says all four elected reps have given excellent services to the people in their constituencies.
PAS upset with PKR for attending Amanah function

PAS upset with PKR for attending Amanah function

PKR sec-gen Rafizi admits he received a letter from Kelantan PAS state liaison secretary over this matter.

 
Water supply disruption in Seremban, Rembau on Tuesday

Water supply disruption in Seremban, Rembau on Tuesday

Residents will experience water supply disruption on Jan 19 following pipe and valve installation works in the area.
'Don't keep M'sians in the dark over ongoing MACC probe'

'Don't keep M'sians in the dark over ongoing MACC probe'

COMMENT | Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism urges for MACC's advisory panels to engage with anti-graft groups.
Narrow­-minded, petty mentality of present Umno leadership

Narrow­-minded, petty mentality of present Umno leadership

MP SPEAKS | Are they prepared to consider opening doors to non­-Malays to become an inclusive party?
TPPA will boost exports of plastic products, says group

TPPA will boost exports of plastic products, says group

The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) fully supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), which will open up wider export market potential for Malaysian plastics manufacturers, enhance employment, and improve our competitiveness.
PAS to PKR: Follow DAP footsteps, won't hesitate to 'divorce' you

PAS to PKR: Follow DAP footsteps, won't hesitate to 'divorce' you

Ulama wing info chief says it won't allow its partners to conduct 'sabotage' with enemies in PAS territory.
PAS-Umno cooperation only to uphold Islam, insists Hadi

PAS-Umno cooperation only to uphold Islam, insists Hadi

So long as both parties can agree on a common goal that is to develop Islam, says PAS chief.
Burkina Faso gov't confirms 26 dead in terrorist siege

Burkina Faso gov't confirms 26 dead in terrorist siege

Its prime minister says that a further 56 people have been injured in the attacks, several of them seriously.
Harapan: Allow special team to probe Chinese school incident

Harapan: Allow special team to probe Chinese school incident

Johor Harapan fully endorses the sultan's decree to reject all racist elements in the state.
'Bukit Bintang, Bangsar among hotspots for terrorist attacks'

'Bukit Bintang, Bangsar among hotspots for terrorist attacks'

UPDATED 11.45AM | Tengku Adnan says areas targeted by IS include The Curve, Solaris Dutamas and KL Tower.
Facing possible jail time, Lena's main worry is dad finding out

Facing possible jail time, Lena's main worry is dad finding out

MALAYSIANS KINI | Lena Hendry could be jailed for three years for screening a film 'without permission'.

For a generation of Rohingya, M'sia's their only home

For a generation of Rohingya, M'sia's their only home

The older folks yearn for educational opportunity for the young ones.
IGP, focus on the real threats

IGP, focus on the real threats

COMMENT | It would be a waste of time monitoring gossip over the social media.
Like it or not, Harapan has to wrestle 'racial politics'

Like it or not, Harapan has to wrestle 'racial politics'

COMMENT | It must face reality and address the fears, genuine or otherwise, of the Malays.
Even the Chosen One can't solve our economic woes

Even the Chosen One can't solve our economic woes

YOURSAY | ‘But RM2.6b will go some way to help soothe the RM30b loss in oil revenues.’
Speedy transfer of Mersing HM suggests double standards

Speedy transfer of Mersing HM suggests double standards

YOURSAY | ‘It's sad to note the selective action taken by the education minister.’
Arul behaves more like a politician than CEO

Arul behaves more like a politician than CEO

YOURSAY | ‘He makes more political statements than some politicians.’