Archive - 6 February 2016

Apandi rebuts his mentor Abu Talib's criticism

Apandi rebuts his mentor Abu Talib's criticism

The AG says his closing of the RM2.6b donation case was based on what his predecessor taught him.

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What are contingency plans should TPPA be implemented?

On Jan 26, 2016, the hotly-debated Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) had been approved. Although some say that it’s not final yet, the majority among the parliamentarians reflects that the adaptation of TPPA most likely will become a reality in two years time.

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Late Saudi king's son is RM2.6b donor, says Apandi

UPDATED 12.22AM | Apandi said that this is stated in the MACC investigation paper.

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AG mulling life imprisonment for those who leak secrets

AG mulling life imprisonment for those who leak secrets

UPDATED 11.50PM | Even journalists who report the leaked secrets will be charged.

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Zacharevic laments exploitation of his Penang murals

Zacharevic laments exploitation of his Penang murals

I wanted to benefit the community, not create a tool for others to make money, the Lithuanian artist says.

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DAP suspends its Kota Melaka MP and Duyong rep

The two were slapped with a one-year suspension for 'false accusations' that damaged the party's reputation.

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Without Mukhriz, sponsors losing confidence in Kedah football?

A source claims a local cosmetic giant has withdrawn its plan to support the team, after Mukhriz stepped down.

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New MB vows to win two-thirds majority at GE14

New MB vows to win two-thirds majority at GE14

He was confident this was achievable if all BN and Umno machinery worked hard.

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'How now, AG, is RM2.6b donation or business deal?'

'How now, AG, is RM2.6b donation or business deal?'

What's Apandi's next step, after a Saudi minister refuted claims it was a donation, asks A Kadir Jasin.

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No M'sian affected by Taiwan quake, says Wisma Putra

No M'sian affected by Taiwan quake, says Wisma Putra

It said it will continue to monitor and update information on the incident.

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UTM coming up with best tools for teaching English, says Johor MB

Khaled says module will train teachers to help students get a strong grasp of the language.

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Zika virus may be transmitted through saliva, urine

Zika virus may be transmitted through saliva, urine

However, more tests would need to be carried out to definitively confirm the aforementioned hypothesis.

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Back current Umno leadership, Zahid tells ex-leaders

Back current Umno leadership, Zahid tells ex-leaders

They should support, because wild criticisms will only reflect badly on them.

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Students risk dropping out of varsity as Mara loans in limbo

Students risk dropping out of varsity as Mara loans in limbo

They have been told to take out PTPTN loans but are not keen, as it does not cover living costs.

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Bring back the #spiritofOlaBola

Bring back the #spiritofOlaBola

‘Ola Bola’ has taken Malaysia by storm. Everyone’s talking about it. I certainly was surprised at myself and the emotions that swelled up as I sat through the movie. I think the other moviegoers in the cinema were swept away as well as everyone broke out into applause at the end, revealing a pleasant approval.

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S'wak MP: Revive English schools as autonomy show of faith

DAP's Chong Chien Jen is referring to Najib's promise that the federal gov't will return powers to the state.

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Should AG now defend 1MDB according to the tenets of Islam?

Should AG now defend 1MDB according to the tenets of Islam?

Now that attorney-general AG MohamApandi Ali has used religion to challenge Dr Mahathir Mohamad, could he also rise to the occasion and defend all the colourful stories told by various persons about the RM2.6 billion ‘donation’ from some invisible source sitting somewhere in the Middle East, by the same tenets of Islam.

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Emphasise cross-cultural education in schools, says DPM

Emphasise cross-cultural education in schools, says DPM

He says unity no longer a priority and small disagreements can cause inter-ethnic discord.

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Oh, for the good old Bola days!

Oh, for the good old Bola days!

COMMENT | Ola Bola taps into real hunger for a past of unity and football lustre.

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AG should list down 'non-corrupt' transactions, says MP

AG should list down 'non-corrupt' transactions, says MP

Lim Lip Eng quips that this will save PDRM, MACC, and DPPs their unnecessary investigations.

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'Papagomo-style bashing of migrants commonplace'

'Papagomo-style bashing of migrants commonplace'

Tenaganita says aggression towards workers and refugees has to end.

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Shame on your hypocrisy, MCA

COMMENT | They seem to be more interested in their perks, than to serve the people.

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M'sia admired? You were quarrelling with the world, Salleh tells Dr M

He says Dr M needs to get real and face up to the fact that most Malaysians were embarrassed by the events.

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Six UM students face hearing for 'unauthorised press conference'

Six UM students face hearing for 'unauthorised press conference'

The disciplinary proceeding is scheduled for Feb 15, during the semester break.

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Umno's SD quick fix a subversion of democracy

Umno's SD quick fix a subversion of democracy

COMMENT | The bypassing of the state assembly as in the Kedah crisis is a worrying trend with the ruling party.

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Kuala Pilah MP wishes 'Cai Fa Xi Gong' in CNY greeting

Kuala Pilah MP wishes 'Cai Fa Xi Gong' in CNY greeting

Hasan's blunderous banner put up at his constituency was posted on Facebook, leaving netizens bemused.

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Twitter cuts Islamic State short with 125,000 blocked accounts

It was estimated in 2014 that IS supporters controlled at least 46,000 Twitter accounts.

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Tiger hit by vehicle on LPT2 dies

Police advise road users to be cautious as wild animals wandered onto the road.

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Report: Saudi minister doesn't think Najib's RM2.6b is a donation

Report: Saudi minister doesn't think Najib's RM2.6b is a donation

Two unnamed sources have confirmed that the money was not a donation, but instead part of a 'business deal'.

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Najib urged to hand finance minister's post to Zeti

UPDATED 12.24PM | Put the country's goodwill before personal interest, PKR Bayan Baru MP tells the PM.

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Muhyiddin pledges to continue struggle to 'heal Malaysia'

Muhyiddin pledges to continue struggle to 'heal Malaysia'

Ex-DPM says he has gone all over the country and met people who asked, 'What is happening to M'sia?'

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Monkey business to the max

Monkey business to the max

Here’s Umno-BN’s monyet regime.

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'Murdering' the M'sian identity

Is the 1MDB scandal choking us?

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After a decade of protest, TNB bows down to residents

It is rerouting the high-tension cable project, bypassing a densely populated village in Rawang.

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Current system better than rotating Sabah CMs, says Salleh

‘It is the acceptable norm that you need two terms to be effective,’ he says.

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The lower you are, the hungrier you're for power

The lower you are, the hungrier you're for power

YOURSAY | ‘With Najib's credibility, installing a Nobel laureate as MB wouldn't save Umno from ridicule.’

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6.4-magnitude quake fells 17-storey building in Taiwan

6.4-magnitude quake fells 17-storey building in Taiwan

There might be as many as 240 people living in the collapsed building.

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Salleh Keruak is defending an untenable PM

YOURSAY | ‘When there is clear evidence of grand theft, do you still support the leadership?’

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Papagomo, who made you judge, jury, and executioner?

Papagomo, who made you judge, jury, and executioner?

YOURSAY | ‘Start with bashing a Pakistani, next a Bangladeshi, then a Nepali. What's next?’

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Did Razak Baginda declare RM137m income to IRB?

YOURSAY | ‘What does he know about submarines to justify the hefty ‘consultancy fee’?’

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