Archive - 18 January 2016

Power window works now, buy Proton, Dr M tells M'sians

UPDATED 8.12PM | 'Believe me, Malaysian engineers have learnt a lot,' he says.

10y ago

Rafizi: Harapan's focus on Malays not at expense of other races

Rafizi says this is a matter of strategy and will not alter coalition's direction for a non-racial agenda.

10y ago

Dr M: Gov't in trouble if spending beyond means continues

UPDATED 7.33PM | When you have less money, live within your means, says former PM.

10y ago

All hospitals told to submit report on air-con system

This is to enable immediate action to be taken to avoid disruption.

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2016-01-18

10y ago

Pascal to take dad's assassination case to UN

He says this is due to a loss of faith in the Malaysian judicial system.

10y ago

Sarawak targets RM8b-RM10b in timber product exports

Awang Tengah says strategies would be formulated to explore new value-added products.

10y ago

Patients swelter as hospital contractor takes weekend off

Yet another case of patients stewing in wards for days after air-conditioning breaks down.

10y ago

How Hua Zong and gov’t can help realise PM’s proposal

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak rightly urged “more Chinese and bumiputras to form business enterprises to take advantage of new opportunities, at the opening of the impressive Wisma Hua Zong, on Jan 16.

10y ago

Going all out to weed out bad cops

The public should shed misconceptions about the police, says an analyst.

10y ago

CIMB: No more job cuts in Malaysia, Indonesia this year

Tengku Zafrul Aziz says the bank was now focused on improving productivity.

10y ago

In bauxite saga, MP raps MB over 'they run away' excuse

Kuantan MP Fuziah Salleh is not impressed with Adnan Yaakob’s reasons for the lack of enforcement.

10y ago

IGP warns folk against spreading unverified info on terror

Khalid says those who wished to confirm any matter should refer to authentic reports.

10y ago

Selangor gov’t to work with police over militant threats

MB Azmin Ali says diversity in the state no reason for extremist activities.

10y ago

Fire engulfs main entrance of KL Library

During the 9.45am incident, construction material caught fire, no one was injured.

10y ago

AGC returns RM2.6b, SRC probe papers to MACC

UPDATED 5.27PM | Apandi says AGC needs further clarification on MACC's recommendation for action.

10y ago

'Umno leaders blind to Onn Jaafar's colour blindness'

COMMENT | 'Umno still can't understand Onn Jaafar's vision after 66 years.'

10y ago

Putrajaya must consult rulers for TPPA, says Malay chambers

This is necessary as the TPPA will affect the country's sovereignty, says its chief.

10y ago

Parents of 'home alone' kids may land in jail for 20 years

UPDATED 4.26PM | Netizens who share or spread photographs of minor offenders to also land behind bars.

10y ago

Duo plead not guilty to receiving RM8,500 bribe over bauxite

The pleas were recorded after the charges were read out to them separately.

10y ago

On terror threat, Zaid claims local varsities shaping dangerous minds

UPDATED 3.12PM| Malaysia will probably be next because some condone and encourage violence, he says.

10y ago

Johor MB, two others to answer in court over Lido beach suit

UPDATED 3.51PM | Appellate Court rules they will have to answer whether they should be subjected to contempt over Lido beach project.

10y ago

Mara Digital rakes in RM1.7m sales in first month

Ismail Sabri says Mara Digital was one of the transformations by his ministry.

10y ago

Security fortified, PM warns against terror speculation

Najib urges all Malaysians to stand united in the face of terrorist threats.

10y ago

Child registry listing paedophiles, rapists on the cards

UPDATED 4.15PM | Registry will be set up under the Child (Amendment) Bill for public use of the information.

10y ago

Geologist: Bauxite mining has adverse impact on food chain

UKM’s Assoc Prof Dr Habibah Jamil says long-term exposue could threaten health.

10y ago

'Tabung Haji, KWAP must recover RM1.5b from 1MDB'

The state-owned company has violated the terms of its sukuk agreement, says PKR.

10y ago

Kassim seeks discharge from Putrajaya Syariah High Court

UPDATED 4.01PM | However, prosecution wants to appeal Court of Appeal decision in Kassim’s favour.

10y ago

Sarawak's 'Wayang Kulit'

COMMENT | S'wak nationalism distracts from Taib issues ahead of polls

10y ago

Missing HK bookseller in China to answer 11-year-old conviction

‘I am returning to surrender by personal choice,’ says Gui Minhai on CCTV.

10y ago

Sosma detainees allege torture, sexual humiliation in custody

UPDATED 4.30PM | These allegations are detailed in letters purportedly written by the detainees.

10y ago

Tourists discover dead sun bear floating in Kinabatangan River

The sun bear’s carcass was recovered later in the night with the help of KiTA members.

10y ago

Harapan will fail unless PKR, Amanah obey DAP, claims Umno man

DAP will have the final say in the new federal opposition coalition, argues the Umno state assemblyperson.

10y ago

Dr M: I owe everything to Najib's father

COMMENT | Dr M recalls how Razak brought him back from the wilderness.

10y ago

Najib should submit recalibration of Budget 2016 to Parliament

The government has scheduled two important events for next week. The first is the parliamentary debate on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) scheduled for Jan 26 and 27. This is a Yes or No vote to Malaysia’s participation in the trade pact with 11 other countries including US and Canada.

10y ago

Be loyal to sultan, not politicians, MB tells civil servants

Never compromise ethics for those who are trying to defend their position, says MB.

10y ago

A new vision for Malaysian playgrounds

Play is an essential component of the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children, as well as of their creativity and imagination. Therefore, playgrounds play an important role in child development. All parents, grandparents, other relatives, guardians or caregivers would like want playgrounds that are safe for children and that are free of potential dangers such as infections and injuries.

10y ago

Rafizi: Youths pestering me for sex a point to ponder

It makes the PKR veep wonder about socio-economic factors with regard to the Malays.

10y ago

Zurich Insurance Malaysia optimistic about growth in 2016

The Malaysian insurance industry is now entering a period of innovation. Exciting times are ahead, says Zurich Insurance Malaysia Bhd (ZIMB) CEO Philip Smith.

10y ago

PAS MP regrets article on tunnel offended Penang CM

In open court, Nasrudin withdraws a portion of his statement which caused misunderstanding with Lim.

10y ago

Stranded students at Gunung Brik brought down to safety

57 others had earlier descended to the foothill at Kampung Teringgus safely.

10y ago

Thailand’s ousted Shinawatra clan defies junta with publicity drive

This could signal the family’s intention to one day return to power, saya an expert.

10y ago

Selangor to meet environmentalists over EKVE

UPDATED 1.51PM | Azmin says they will hold a public hearing on claims the highway construction is destroying the forest reserve.

10y ago

What Indira thinks today, Malaysia shall think tomorrow

The story of M Indira Gandhi is a sad and tragic tale. It defies normal human understanding, reasoning and emotion. It borders on sheer absurdity.

10y ago

We should be fair on temple’s budget hotel proposal

The Hindu Devastanam Committee of the Maha Mariaman temple located at Tun HS Lee in Kuala Lumpur has come under fire by the Hindu community for its proposed plan to turn several floors of an existing building attached to the temple into a budget hotel.

10y ago

Brent dips below US$28 as Iran sanctions lift set to worsen glut

‘There is ongoing negative pressure on oil prices from oversupply,’ says an analyst.

10y ago

Azmin: PKR to strengthen ties between PAS and Harapan

The party deputy says this of PAS' objections to PKR attending Amanah events.

10y ago

Abim: Political will needed to enforce laws on bauxite mining

This is because only the law can prevent further damages, says Pahang Abim.

10y ago

Hollow economy and fundamental flaws checking us

COMMENT | The way forward for Malaysia is to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in high-value products and businesses.

10y ago

Wahid misses point, borrowing rates already gone up

COMMENT | Despite minister’s wordplay, banks’ rising borrowing costs do not tell lies.

10y ago

Ex-Umno leader Hamidah claims offer made to silence her

However, the former Gopeng Wanita chief does not reveal details on the offer made.

10y ago

Is NSC Bill real reason for Ku Nan's fear-mongering?

YOURSAY | ‘Is it a cooked-up build up for the Agong to accept the National Security Council Bill?’

10y ago

The Merchants of Hate

COMMENT | A very disturbing question now arises: Is BN a boon for the Islamic State?

10y ago

Why is PKR taking orders from PAS?

YOURSAY | ‘The last I heard PKR is in Harapan. So what political ties are PAS clowns claiming?’

10y ago

When the rumour-monger is a minister himself...

COMMENT | Leaders have to set an example and face the same consequences.

10y ago

Salleh: No reason for Umno to open up to non-Malays

Umno has never said it is multi-cultural, but DAP says it is, the minister says.

10y ago

Umno hosts 'income boost' motivational talk after #2kerja gaffe

Info chief Ahmad Maslan rounds up entrepreneurs to inspire M’sians to hustle in trying times.

10y ago

Fight extremism? PM, you need to walk your talk

YOURSAY | ‘Everyone knows that without playing up race and religion, Umno is finished.’

10y ago

Murder can be pardoned, but sodomy more grievous?

YOURSAY | ‘Anwar’s crime is far too serious. He could dislodge a dictatorship.’

10y ago

Malays who suffer from IMS

The cure involves getting rid of two toxins.

10y ago

Commute sentence of Altantuya’s convicted murderer

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet) prays that the sentence of death on Azilah Hadri, who was convicted for the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, be commuted.

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Archive - 18 January 2016

Schoolgirl loses both legs in hit-and-run

S'gor MB’s brother in the soup over kicap ‘parody’

TPPA – Amendments needed for 26 laws, regulations

Fourth-quarterly electoral roll on display

PAS slams presence of PKR leaders at Amanah functions

Lodge reports on police torture claims, says IGP

'Half-baked' Rafizi is the scandalous one, says 1MDB

MACC denies recommending 37 charges against Najib

Immigration tightens watch at entry points

Lawsuit by Ghafar Baba’s ex-wife to go to full trial

Minister cancels trips abroad due to budget cuts

'Opening Umno to non-Malays not as simple as opening durians'

Pakistan’s Musharraf acquitted in murder case of tribal elder

Power window works now, buy Proton, Dr M tells M'sians

Rafizi: Harapan's focus on Malays not at expense of other races

Dr M: Gov't in trouble if spending beyond means continues

All hospitals told to submit report on air-con system

2016-01-18

Pascal to take dad's assassination case to UN

Sarawak targets RM8b-RM10b in timber product exports

Patients swelter as hospital contractor takes weekend off

How Hua Zong and gov’t can help realise PM’s proposal

Going all out to weed out bad cops

CIMB: No more job cuts in Malaysia, Indonesia this year

In bauxite saga, MP raps MB over 'they run away' excuse

IGP warns folk against spreading unverified info on terror

Selangor gov’t to work with police over militant threats

Fire engulfs main entrance of KL Library

AGC returns RM2.6b, SRC probe papers to MACC

'Umno leaders blind to Onn Jaafar's colour blindness'

Putrajaya must consult rulers for TPPA, says Malay chambers

Parents of 'home alone' kids may land in jail for 20 years

Duo plead not guilty to receiving RM8,500 bribe over bauxite

On terror threat, Zaid claims local varsities shaping dangerous minds

Johor MB, two others to answer in court over Lido beach suit

Mara Digital rakes in RM1.7m sales in first month

Security fortified, PM warns against terror speculation

Child registry listing paedophiles, rapists on the cards

Geologist: Bauxite mining has adverse impact on food chain

'Tabung Haji, KWAP must recover RM1.5b from 1MDB'

Kassim seeks discharge from Putrajaya Syariah High Court

Sarawak's 'Wayang Kulit'

Missing HK bookseller in China to answer 11-year-old conviction

Sosma detainees allege torture, sexual humiliation in custody

Tourists discover dead sun bear floating in Kinabatangan River

Harapan will fail unless PKR, Amanah obey DAP, claims Umno man

Dr M: I owe everything to Najib's father

Najib should submit recalibration of Budget 2016 to Parliament

Be loyal to sultan, not politicians, MB tells civil servants

A new vision for Malaysian playgrounds

Rafizi: Youths pestering me for sex a point to ponder

Zurich Insurance Malaysia optimistic about growth in 2016

PAS MP regrets article on tunnel offended Penang CM

Stranded students at Gunung Brik brought down to safety

Thailand’s ousted Shinawatra clan defies junta with publicity drive

Selangor to meet environmentalists over EKVE

What Indira thinks today, Malaysia shall think tomorrow

We should be fair on temple’s budget hotel proposal

Brent dips below US$28 as Iran sanctions lift set to worsen glut

Azmin: PKR to strengthen ties between PAS and Harapan

Abim: Political will needed to enforce laws on bauxite mining

Hollow economy and fundamental flaws checking us

Wahid misses point, borrowing rates already gone up

Ex-Umno leader Hamidah claims offer made to silence her

Is NSC Bill real reason for Ku Nan's fear-mongering?

The Merchants of Hate

Why is PKR taking orders from PAS?

When the rumour-monger is a minister himself...

Salleh: No reason for Umno to open up to non-Malays

Umno hosts 'income boost' motivational talk after #2kerja gaffe

Fight extremism? PM, you need to walk your talk

Murder can be pardoned, but sodomy more grievous?

Malays who suffer from IMS

Commute sentence of Altantuya’s convicted murderer