Archive - 9 February 2016

Religious school teacher injured in stabbing

Religious school teacher injured in stabbing

Family member suspected, said to be unstable.
PAS welcomes Amanah's plan to contest PAS seats

PAS welcomes Amanah's plan to contest PAS seats

They don't have to consult us, says sec-gen.
IS supporters imprisoned in Indonesia

IS supporters imprisoned in Indonesia

This is for recruiting locals to join the militant movement.
Is demo at Penang CNY do 'handiwork' of Ahmad Maslan?

Is demo at Penang CNY do 'handiwork' of Ahmad Maslan?

MP SPEAKS | An 'intelligent' person would not have anything to do with such an un-Malaysian demo.
Anwar’s imprisonment remains a huge stain on Malaysia

Anwar’s imprisonment remains a huge stain on Malaysia

Every additional day he's kept in prison is grim reminder of how far Malaysia has fallen.
MP: Continuing S'wak floods shows gov't lack of concern

MP: Continuing S'wak floods shows gov't lack of concern

Gov't says flood mitigation measure subject to funds available.
Bangkok, Pattani freedom group getting closer to peace talks

Bangkok, Pattani freedom group getting closer to peace talks

Southern Thailand peace process showing progress.
PAS dewan ulama: 'Chinese deity' costume a misunderstanding

PAS dewan ulama: 'Chinese deity' costume a misunderstanding

Rep did not mean to go against religious boundaries nor did he mean to insult Islam, it says.
IKEA recalls faulty ceiling lamps

IKEA recalls faulty ceiling lamps

Customers can get full refund at any IKEA store.
Dr M: Buy Proton or M'sia will become failed third world country

Dr M: Buy Proton or M'sia will become failed third world country

Mahathir says buying foreign cars will only benefit foreign economies.
More than 200 Rayani Air passengers stranded

More than 200 Rayani Air passengers stranded

UPDATED 6.45PM | Their Boeing aircraft was grounded at Langkawi airport due to technical problems.
DBKL: KL to be pothole-free by 2017

DBKL: KL to be pothole-free by 2017

Numerous initiatives are being taken in order to achieve the mission, it says.
Apandi's proposal may trigger public uprising, says Perkasa

Apandi's proposal may trigger public uprising, says Perkasa

AG should protect sources, not hide corruption, argues the NGO.
Papagomo video - the dark side of our nation

Papagomo video - the dark side of our nation

COMMENT | Deeply disturbing to see a hapless, frightened migrant worker being slapped, kicked, and punched.
'Tabung Haji payout meant to pull wool over people's eyes'

'Tabung Haji payout meant to pull wool over people's eyes'

It is to cover up for 1MDB's impact on the local economy, says Rafizi.
Asri: I’ll face Zamihan in the name of moderate Islam

Asri: I’ll face Zamihan in the name of moderate Islam

We need a rational approach to religion, says the Perlis mufti who agrees to a debate with the Aswaja chief.
More witnesses will delay 1MDB probe report, says PAC chief

More witnesses will delay 1MDB probe report, says PAC chief

Info from previous proceedings sufficient for PAC to come up with objective and fair conclusion, says Hasan.
IMF Report on M’sia is too politically correct, but revealing

IMF Report on M’sia is too politically correct, but revealing

The preliminary International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Report on the Malaysian economy was published by the press on Feb 5.
Amanah contesting PAS seats, worried they’ll fall to Umno

Amanah contesting PAS seats, worried they’ll fall to Umno

Not because it was rejected by PKR and DAP, says S'gor Amanah Youth chief.
Koon Yew Yin ends support for foundation programmes

Koon Yew Yin ends support for foundation programmes

There are about 500 colleges and universities and all of them are lowering their entry requirement to compete for more students. As a result, many graduates cannot find employment.
Strong earthquake hits Solomon Islands

Strong earthquake hits Solomon Islands

New Zealand's capital city Wellington was also rocked by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake.
End Anwar's incarceration, says Human Rights Watch

End Anwar's incarceration, says Human Rights Watch

'Every day that Anwar is behind bars, confidence in the M'sian justice system further erodes,' it says.
HK riot police clash with protesters in crackdown on street vendors

HK riot police clash with protesters in crackdown on street vendors

Clashes erupt after police move in to clear hawkers.
US goes to highest alert level over Zika virus

US goes to highest alert level over Zika virus

The White House is also seeking more money to combat the mosquito-borne virus.
Report: Blood samples show possible sarin attack in Syria

Report: Blood samples show possible sarin attack in Syria

Chemical weapons watchdog says at least four people had been exposed to sarin gas at some point.
Oil prices jump - shrug of equity slump, glut concerns

Oil prices jump - shrug of equity slump, glut concerns

Global crude benchmark Brent is up 17 cents at US$33.05 a barrel.

 
Flood situation in Sarawak worsens

Flood situation in Sarawak worsens

But condition in Johor and Malacca has improved.
Light traffic on all major highways

Light traffic on all major highways

Traffic flow in both directions of North-South Expressway smooth.
PAS rep in hot water for dressing like Chinese deity

PAS rep in hot water for dressing like Chinese deity

He says he's prepared to face censure from party's ulama council.
A mud fight between two Iron Ladies

A mud fight between two Iron Ladies

YOURSAY | ‘Rafidah still has some principles while Shahrizat has sold her soul.’
AG, can I give the traffic cop some donations, too?

AG, can I give the traffic cop some donations, too?

YOURSAY | ‘After all, Apandi says donations are not illegal under Malaysian law.’
Who’s the RM2.6b Saudi prince? Hint, hint

Who’s the RM2.6b Saudi prince? Hint, hint

YOURSAY | ‘That would not by any chance be Prince Turki Abdullah, would it?’
Zeti, do it right

Zeti, do it right

Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching.