Archive - 29 January 2016

Health Ministry: Not practical to conduct screenings for Zika

Health Ministry: Not practical to conduct screenings for Zika

Instead, those who just arrived from South, Central America can report to health office upon arrival.
10y ago
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Adenan proposes April 30 for Sarawak polls to EC

Adenan proposes April 30 for Sarawak polls to EC

UPDATED 1.01AM | The chief minister suggested the dates in a meeting with the election body.
10y ago
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Ex-AG Gani quashes speculation on GLC appointment

Ex-AG Gani quashes speculation on GLC appointment

Gani Patail says he was appointed as Sarawak Hidro chairperson in 2014.
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Plane debris found on Besut beach not from MH370

Plane debris found on Besut beach not from MH370

It does not match those of a Boeing 777, says the transport minister.
10y ago
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PKR hopes opposition parties maintain straight fights in GE14

PKR hopes opposition parties maintain straight fights in GE14

PAS should respect the cooperation between PKR and Amanah, says PKR deputy president Azmin Ali.
10y ago
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Ahmad Maslan has a new ‘second job’

Ahmad Maslan has a new ‘second job’

The ex-Umno info chief now heads the party’s IT bureau, in charge of cyber warfare.
10y ago
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Tabung Haji to answer on financial position, dividend next week

Tabung Haji to answer on financial position, dividend next week

Its chairperson says the dividend payment will be announced before CNY.
10y ago
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PM denies royal rejection, indicates Mukhriz's removal imminent

PM denies royal rejection, indicates Mukhriz's removal imminent

UPDATED 7.45PM | Mukhriz will remain as MB for now but position precarious.
10y ago
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Court urged to use RM2.6b donation as grounds for acquittal

Court urged to use RM2.6b donation as grounds for acquittal

UPDATED 7.50P | Lawyer uses it for his client, following AG's decision not to prefer any charges against Najib.
10y ago
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Don’t make false, threatening phone calls, cops warn

Don’t make false, threatening phone calls, cops warn

Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar says the irresponsible act could cause panic among the people.
10y ago
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PKR's Zuraida again barred from entering S'wak

PKR's Zuraida again barred from entering S'wak

But she manages to meet six women candidates who will contest in the state election at the airport.
10y ago
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Mukhriz not invited for supreme council meet, says Ku Nan

Mukhriz not invited for supreme council meet, says Ku Nan

UPDATED 7.15PM | He is not a full member of the council, points out the party sec-gen.
10y ago
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‘Najib could have walloped the lot, but he is noble-hearted’

‘Najib could have walloped the lot, but he is noble-hearted’

Pro-Najib portal rebukes veteran newsman over RM2.6 billion donation.
10y ago
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Report: PM believed to have submitted three names for MB post

Report: PM believed to have submitted three names for MB post

But the assemblyperson who initiated the campaign to oust Mukhriz is not on the list.
10y ago
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HSBC survey: Malaysians not saving enough to retire

HSBC survey: Malaysians not saving enough to retire

Only 69pct of M'sian pre-retirees aged 45 and over would like to retire within the next five years if circumstances permit.
10y ago
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MTUC, Cuepacs oppose 3pct EPF contribution cut

MTUC, Cuepacs oppose 3pct EPF contribution cut

Both say the measure goes against the interest of workers.
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Mandatory commercial insurance for Uber, Grab drivers mulled

Mandatory commercial insurance for Uber, Grab drivers mulled

Deputy minister says this will enable them to meet taxi requirements.
10y ago
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Probe into Najib's accounts must be allowed to continue

Probe into Najib's accounts must be allowed to continue

Constitution does not empower AG to order closure of a case, says MP Gobind Singh.
10y ago
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Don't be cowed by fear, MACC adviser tells AG

Don't be cowed by fear, MACC adviser tells AG

UPDATED 1.55PM | 'He has public support, and more importantly, will be upholding his oath of office'.

10y ago
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Deputy minister: Leftover from RM2.6b used for election

Deputy minister: Leftover from RM2.6b used for election

UPDATED 2.04PM | 'I don't see any issue on that,' Aziz Kaprawi tells the media.
10y ago
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US commander in 'Fat' Leonard scandal pleads guilty

US commander in 'Fat' Leonard scandal pleads guilty

Case is till unfolding, says American prosecutors.
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Malaysia’s two megadeaths in a week

Malaysia’s two megadeaths in a week

Welcome to our well-crafted Armageddon.
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Umno man in RM2.6b image gone viral sees red

Umno man in RM2.6b image gone viral sees red

Mohd Khusairi says his quote on being confident that all of the money was spent for Umno is wrong.
10y ago
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JPA scholarship cuts completely unacceptable, PM told

JPA scholarship cuts completely unacceptable, PM told

MP SPEAKS | M'sians cannot accept such cuts when corruption, leakages and financial scandals abound.
10y ago
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French court indicts key person linked to Scorpene kickbacks

French court indicts key person linked to Scorpene kickbacks

UPDATED 11.15AM | This is on the French probe into bribery related to our submarines purchase.
10y ago
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Why stop MACC from getting RM2.6b bank statements, AG asked

Why stop MACC from getting RM2.6b bank statements, AG asked

UPDATED 11.05AM | MACC adviser says graftbuster needed Apandi's consent on MLA request.
10y ago
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'No court can overturn decision to clear Najib'

'No court can overturn decision to clear Najib'

British daily The Guardian quotes a 'source close to the PM's Dept' as saying this.
10y ago
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PM Najib’s official car spotted at Kedah palace in KL

PM Najib’s official car spotted at Kedah palace in KL

UPDATED 9.53AM | Umno supreme council meets this afternoon, with embattled Kedah MB Mukhriz due to attend.
10y ago
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Vell Paari too quick to score brownie points with PM

Vell Paari too quick to score brownie points with PM

YOURSAY | ‘The truth is that M’sians are not satisfied until the whole truth is revealed.’
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No one drags Najib through the mud, he did it himself

No one drags Najib through the mud, he did it himself

YOURSAY | ‘Of course, the case is now 'closed'. It was meant to be that way.’
10y ago
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MACC panels tiptoeing around AG won't do

MACC panels tiptoeing around AG won't do

YOURSAY | ‘His stand is clear - case closed. The best option now is a judicial review.’
10y ago
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Time for Agong, Conference of Rulers to flex their muscles

Time for Agong, Conference of Rulers to flex their muscles

COMMENT | Apandi should have been more prudent and objective in his views.
10y ago
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With EPF cuts, Najib robs workers of their future

With EPF cuts, Najib robs workers of their future

COMMENT | Rather than trimming the fat, ringgit to spur economic growth will be from rakyat’s savings.
10y ago
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Apandi, exercise your power judiciously, not arbitrarily

Apandi, exercise your power judiciously, not arbitrarily

YOURSAY | ‘And no, he does not have the power to declare Najib is innocent.’
10y ago
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Now we know why PM says he was not aware of RM42m

Now we know why PM says he was not aware of RM42m

YOURSAY | ‘He cannot claim the money was a donation as it came from a company under his ministry.’
10y ago
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A superman that we can do without

A superman that we can do without

In short, Malaysians deserve better.

9y ago
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