Archive - 8 February 2016

'Salmonella-tainted greens not exported to M'sia'

'Salmonella-tainted greens not exported to M'sia'

Health Ministry DG says Aussie salad not on local market.
Malaysia to sign three more FTAs this year, says Ong

Malaysia to sign three more FTAs this year, says Ong

This includes the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Cops looking for Papagomo's alleged victim

Cops looking for Papagomo's alleged victim

'Even animals cannot be beaten up like that,' says the IGP.
Suu Kyi in talks for high office in Myanmar

Suu Kyi in talks for high office in Myanmar

She is barred from the presidency; talks on for a workaround.
Bogus awards - Perak leaves it to cops to probe

Bogus awards - Perak leaves it to cops to probe

He advises those who received such awards to not use the titles.
‘MCMC warning’ satire hits home when mistaken as real

‘MCMC warning’ satire hits home when mistaken as real

MCMC denies it issued a warning against spreading shameful images of the country’s leaders.
Ustaz who openly challenged Asri now wants closed-door debate

Ustaz who openly challenged Asri now wants closed-door debate

This is to ensure arguments stay within the scope of the debate, he says.
IGP tells those unhappy with Dr M to lodge reports

IGP tells those unhappy with Dr M to lodge reports

Police will then investigate the matter, he says.
SUPP to contest 21 seats at S'wak polls

SUPP to contest 21 seats at S'wak polls

It announces list of its 'credible and most winnable candidates'.
'Which am I, liberal or terrorist?' mufti asks as ustaz war rages on

'Which am I, liberal or terrorist?' mufti asks as ustaz war rages on

Who is the one confused, the Perlis mufti wants to know.
Najib extends condolences to Yaakob Mohammad’s family

Najib extends condolences to Yaakob Mohammad’s family

The former Umno/BN executive secretary died in KL early this morning.
Leaks can benefit M'sia, says man detained over 1MDB reports

Leaks can benefit M'sia, says man detained over 1MDB reports

How will information leaked to prevent graft hurt the country, asks Khairuddin Abu Hassan.
Distributors confirm sex change film banned

Distributors confirm sex change film banned

The film opened in Singapore on a rating of R21 last month, with no incident.
Protesters raise Israeli claim at Guan Eng's CNY do

Protesters raise Israeli claim at Guan Eng's CNY do

They raise placards stating ‘RM1.2 billion’, the sum allegedly received by DAP for an Israeli base in Penang.
PKR, DAP not giving way to Amanah in S'gor, PAS jibes

PKR, DAP not giving way to Amanah in S'gor, PAS jibes

PAS Selangor chief Iskandar says this is why Amanah is contesting in PAS seats there in GE14.
PM attends MCA's Chinese New year open house

PM attends MCA's Chinese New year open house

He is joined by MCA leaders and those from other BN parties to celebrate Year of the Fire Monkey.
Sorry AG, the right to know exists in constitution

Sorry AG, the right to know exists in constitution

MP SPEAKS | Instead of trying to hide things, the gov’t must enact Freedom of Information Act.
'Internet reports on politics scaring investors, tourists'

'Internet reports on politics scaring investors, tourists'

UPDATED 2.37PM | Gerakan chief Mah Siew Keong wants less politicking in the Year of the Monkey.
Minister: Protect whistleblowers from OSA

Minister: Protect whistleblowers from OSA

In corruption or fraud causes, those who blow the whistle must be exempted, says Paul Low.
Short of doctors, India gives intensive care from afar

Short of doctors, India gives intensive care from afar

Doctors track patients' vital signs from kilometres away and save lives via video link.
Woman pulled out of rubble alive two days after Taiwan quake

Woman pulled out of rubble alive two days after Taiwan quake

She was found lying under her dead husband, near their two-year-old who did not survive.
Cry for unity from ‘Ola Bola’ may be in vain

Cry for unity from ‘Ola Bola’ may be in vain

I am not watching ‘Ola Bola’ not because it is not a Chinese who scored the winning goal. I can still remember, somewhat, the pride of our nation qualifying for the 1980 Olympics. The movie made it clear in its opening credits that it was not a true-to-life documentary.
Other countries don't have breaches of secrecy, says Azalina

Other countries don't have breaches of secrecy, says Azalina

UPDATED 2.30PM | Minister says this in backing AG’s move to tighten Official Secrets Act.
Thanks to Najib, focus on his twin mega scandals stays

Thanks to Najib, focus on his twin mega scandals stays

MP SPEAKS | All along, before, during and after the Chinese New Year of Monkey 2016.
Najib’s cabinet reshuffle

Najib’s cabinet reshuffle

A new phase of clowning around in politics.
Super high tide forces 73 out of homes in Kelantan

Super high tide forces 73 out of homes in Kelantan

Last month, more than 70 were evacuated following the phenomenon which destroyed homes.
AG will only hurt Najib with OSA amendments, says Zam

AG will only hurt Najib with OSA amendments, says Zam

Stricter punishments under Official Secrets Act can only hurt PM’s image, says former minister.
Zahid's CNY wish - for Chinese support to return to BN

Zahid's CNY wish - for Chinese support to return to BN

UPDATED 1.17PM | 'Political and economic problems can be solved,' the DPM says.
‘A prince among politicians’

‘A prince among politicians’

COMMENT | Anecdotes of Tunku Abdul Rahman on his 113th birth anniversary.
South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean vessel

South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean vessel

This comes after a military vessel from the North crossed into their maritime border today.
Apandi, harsher laws won't crush journalists

Apandi, harsher laws won't crush journalists

COMMENT | Meting out the life term or executing journalists, communist-style, won't work.
Fomca urges gov’t to declare EPF dividend at 7pct

Fomca urges gov’t to declare EPF dividend at 7pct

This is to cushion rising cost of living, the falling ringgit and impact of GST.
Kedah FA loses sponsorship deal after Mukhriz ouster

Kedah FA loses sponsorship deal after Mukhriz ouster

D’Herbs confirms pulling out, despite beginning negotiations last month.
Move with the times, ex-AG tells Apandi on OSA expansion

Move with the times, ex-AG tells Apandi on OSA expansion

The world is moving towards transparency, Abu Talib tells his junior as journalists brace for the worst.
Clowning aside, artists now invite netizens to 'catch Najib'

Clowning aside, artists now invite netizens to 'catch Najib'

Social media users can now try to catch caricatures of Najib running with RM2.6 billion.
Ramesh, if you still owe money, then you are a bankrupt

Ramesh, if you still owe money, then you are a bankrupt

YOURSAY | ‘He claims to have resolved his bankruptcy, but was he discharged?’
Why would sultans want to open a Pandora's box?

Why would sultans want to open a Pandora's box?

YOURSAY | Even if they are willing to involved in 1MDB issues, what can they do?
Even the Arabs don't believe PM’s ‘donation’ tale

Even the Arabs don't believe PM’s ‘donation’ tale

YOURSAY | ‘Najib should have claimed RM2.6b donation came from Zimbabwe.’
Gong Xi Fa Cai from Malaysiakini

Gong Xi Fa Cai from Malaysiakini

Let's hope there'll be no more monkey business from our leaders.