Archive - 23 January 2016

Bloomberg may launch independent US presidential bid

He told friends and associates of his willingness to spend at least US$1 billion (RM4.27 billion) for the November 2016 election.

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Driver in hit-and-run which killed three Thaipusam devotees arrested

The 25-year-old suspect was detained after he surrendered at the Jalan Bandar Traffic Police Station tonight.

10y ago

Man killed in hit-and-run on trip to fulfill Thaipusam vow

He was among three killed when a black BMW crashed into them as they were walking on the emergency lane from Seremban.

10y ago

'Uneven roads not cause of accidents along ECE2 highway'

The works minister notes fatal accidents mostly occur in locations where the roads are straight, with a good surface.

10y ago

Cabin smoke forces emergency landing at Japan’s Narita

The airport’s website is reported as possibly being hacked by airport officials today.

10y ago

Up to president to solve Kedah Umno crisis, says leader

The group which wants Mukhriz to step down says it stands by Najib’s decision.

10y ago

Living out the father’s legacy?

A man is only as good as his words.

10y ago

Adenan: S'wak to help students affected by JPA scholarship cuts

I have given instructions to the Sarawak Foundation to find ways and means on how best to help them, the CM says.

10y ago

An education of S'wak moderation for Hadi Awang

ADUN SPEAKS | Baru Bian responds to Hadi's criticism of Christian missionaries.

10y ago

MCA, Gerakan flay Hadi for turning TPPA into ‘Chinese affair’

In slamming DAP, the PAS president had claimed ‘the Chinese control trade’.

10y ago

The hazard of regionalist sentiments in Sarawak

COMMENT | CM Adenan Satem is playing his political game, and is portrayed as the saviour of such a divide.

10y ago

Effective medication for tax issues for docs using Sdn Bhd

Lately, the medical doctors are bewildered by the issue of whether the use of Sdn Bhd as a business vehicle is legitimate for the purpose of income tax declaration.

10y ago

Unite against extremists and racist forces, urges Guan Eng

'Whilst families are reunited to celebrate Thaipusam, don't forget those who are kept apart from theirs,' says CM.

10y ago

Dispelling misconceptions about the TPPA

COMMENT | Let us not get carried away by the rhetoric embedded in these trade pacts.

10y ago

Zaid: No party made offers for me to contest

INTERVIEW | He agrees some parties may see him as a liability due to his strong views.

10y ago

No charade in budget recalibration, please

The purported news of the government withdrawing the scholarships and bursaries makes me ponder over our personal finance and how we can draw some parallels on government financial management.

10y ago

Mukhriz 'almost certain' to be replaced, claims Utusan

The Umno-owned daily quotes PM Najib Abdul Razak as saying that he needs time to consider the matter.

10y ago

Protesters hit KL streets ahead of TPPA vote

LIVE | The crowd at Padang Merbok and Dataran Merdeka flay TPPA, but camaraderie is elusive.

10y ago

Dream of realising ‘food sovereignty’ dashed by TPPA?

MP SPEAKS | Malaysia will have to gradually eliminate all its import tariffs on rice.

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Hadi's opposition to TPPA shows he is merely racist

COMMENT | The PAS president is only opposing the TPPA because he thinks DAP favours the agreement.

10y ago

Missionaries helped nation-building, Christian group tells PAS

The Sabah Council of Churches flays Hadi for inciting sectarianism, and says even Musa Aman had attended mission schools.

10y ago

Four dead in worst Canada school shooting in decade, suspect caught

The gunman first shot his two brothers at home before opening fire at the school.

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DAP MP: Let’s hope Hadi will be there to vote against TPPA

Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng takes swipe at Hadi's notorious attendance record in Parliament ahead of debate next week.

10y ago

Come clean on ‘mounting billions’, MP urges Najib

DAP's Tony Pua wants answers on Sarawak Report's claims of other deposits besides RM2.6b ‘donation’.

10y ago

Selfie politics - Perhaps we need superheroes after all

MP SPEAKS | Can we deal with less exciting, even boring politics, yet one which does its work?

10y ago

‘Mamak Gang’ member shot dead by police

Police believe that they have busted the Mamak Gang involved in various crimes.

10y ago

A Nepali a day dies working in Malaysia

Most of them died from what health experts call Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome.

10y ago

Some claiming IS membership suffer mental illnesses, says lecturer

UIA lecturer says most of those lone wolves suffer from bipolar disorder.

10y ago

Zika virus recently reported in over 20 countries, says EU

The Zika virus has spread to 13 additional countries or territories since December.

10y ago

Shake-up in the media industry looms

ANALYSIS | As Najib launches a counter-attack against his critics, the media is one of the first casualties.

10y ago

The disciple has outgrown his master in controlling the media

YOURSAY | ‘If hidden forces want to ‘turn over’ news portals, the first target would be Malaysiakini .’

10y ago

Hadi Awang is one big contradiction

COMMENT | He should remain silent, instead of playing on racial politics.

10y ago

TPPA-loving Umno must be a Chinese party, Pua tells Hadi

Pua reiterates DAP has never declared support for TPPA and slams Hadi for racialising the issue.

10y ago

SUPP wants Hadi banned from S'wak for mocking Christianity

'He should not be allowed to enter this state unless and until he publicly retracts his allegations.'

10y ago

As oil price plunges, expect more cutbacks

YOURSAY | ‘When oil price was high, the government spent as if there is no tomorrow.’

10y ago

So Najib has no idea who gave him RM42m?

YOURSAY | ‘Again the questions are: where did the money come from, and what did you use it for?’

10y ago

Malayan Tiger on the brink

WWF-Malaysia applauds the Department of Wildlife and National Parks on the successful seizure of a poached tiger in Terengganu ( ‘Three held for poaching, tiger carcass found’ , The Star , Jan 22, 2016). Acting on a tip-off, the tiger was found in the bathroom of a house chopped up into four parts, with the internal organs already sold in the black market.

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Same old cons, con-tinued

Everything in Umno-BN is a fraud.

10y ago

Civil society groups urge MPs to vote against TPPA

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a multinational trade agreement that threatens to extend restrictive Intellectual Property (IP) laws across the world and rewrite international rules on its enforcement.

10y ago

Hadi: DAP wants TPPA because Chinese control trade

PAS president also lumps DAP together with Chinese-majority Singapore.

10y ago

Wee: I didn't announce JPA scholarship suspension

Minister says he should not be blamed about the status of the scholarships.

10y ago

Archive - 23 January 2016

Bloomberg may launch independent US presidential bid

Driver in hit-and-run which killed three Thaipusam devotees arrested

Man killed in hit-and-run on trip to fulfill Thaipusam vow

Sexy crossdresser not a busker, say Sabah police

Do not sell nation’s dignity, says Navy chief

Anti-TPPA protest a whimper against a done deal

Adapt to education system transformation, Najib tells pupils

Settle Kedah Umno crisis like family, urges Hishammuddin

Negri MCA presents initial candidate list for GE14

'New PAC chief failing to live up to Nur Jazlan'

Activist who exposed Sosma torture claims nabbed at TPPA rally

Bishop: Castigate, but don't ban Hadi

'Uneven roads not cause of accidents along ECE2 highway'

Cabin smoke forces emergency landing at Japan’s Narita

Up to president to solve Kedah Umno crisis, says leader

Living out the father’s legacy?

Adenan: S'wak to help students affected by JPA scholarship cuts

An education of S'wak moderation for Hadi Awang

MCA, Gerakan flay Hadi for turning TPPA into ‘Chinese affair’

The hazard of regionalist sentiments in Sarawak

Effective medication for tax issues for docs using Sdn Bhd

Unite against extremists and racist forces, urges Guan Eng

Dispelling misconceptions about the TPPA

Zaid: No party made offers for me to contest

No charade in budget recalibration, please

Mukhriz 'almost certain' to be replaced, claims Utusan

Protesters hit KL streets ahead of TPPA vote

Dream of realising ‘food sovereignty’ dashed by TPPA?

Hadi's opposition to TPPA shows he is merely racist

Missionaries helped nation-building, Christian group tells PAS

Four dead in worst Canada school shooting in decade, suspect caught

DAP MP: Let’s hope Hadi will be there to vote against TPPA

Come clean on ‘mounting billions’, MP urges Najib

Selfie politics - Perhaps we need superheroes after all

‘Mamak Gang’ member shot dead by police

A Nepali a day dies working in Malaysia

Some claiming IS membership suffer mental illnesses, says lecturer

Zika virus recently reported in over 20 countries, says EU

Shake-up in the media industry looms

The disciple has outgrown his master in controlling the media

Hadi Awang is one big contradiction

TPPA-loving Umno must be a Chinese party, Pua tells Hadi

SUPP wants Hadi banned from S'wak for mocking Christianity

As oil price plunges, expect more cutbacks

So Najib has no idea who gave him RM42m?

Malayan Tiger on the brink

Same old cons, con-tinued

Civil society groups urge MPs to vote against TPPA

Hadi: DAP wants TPPA because Chinese control trade

Wee: I didn't announce JPA scholarship suspension