Archive - 10 February 2016

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Heavy highway traffic as crowds head back to Klang Valley

Heavy highway traffic as crowds head back to Klang Valley

Post-Chinese New Year rush.
Heavy rains to end next month, says weatherman

Heavy rains to end next month, says weatherman

North-east monsoon in its final phase.
Burglars storm house, kill 87-year-old man

Burglars storm house, kill 87-year-old man

His walking stick was found on the floor of his bedroom.
My working visits are for the rakyat, says Najib

My working visits are for the rakyat, says Najib

'I listen to their problems and to find solutions together,' says the PM.
The importance of critical thinking in our children

The importance of critical thinking in our children

A popular misconception pertaining to the ability of thinking in children is not being limited by their cognitive development. In reality, they were just thinking differently from adults. The most desperately needed thinking skill in our community is "critical thinking".
Driver: Man tried to dislodge tiger's fang with hammer after crash

Driver: Man tried to dislodge tiger's fang with hammer after crash

He was told off by the crowd that gathered but the man did not care, says Syahrin.
Apathetic M'sians prompted shock and awe, reveals Mat Sabu

Apathetic M'sians prompted shock and awe, reveals Mat Sabu

Amamah president vows to continue with furious transformation to jolt Malaysians, especially the Malays.
Are you really an ‘expert’?

Are you really an ‘expert’?

“An expert is someone who can tell you exactly how something can't be done.” - Robert Heinlein

In the wake of the transformational and innovational agendas towards making the vision a reality, a plethora of work has been and needs to be done. Conferences, workshops, think-tank meetings had been going on and on, a never-ceasing agenda.

‘Heng ah! Ong ah! Huat ah!’

‘Heng ah! Ong ah! Huat ah!’

I want to send my heartiest good wishes to everyone celebrating Chinese New Year, as we usher in the Year of the Fire Monkey.
Villager survives crocodile attack, injured in right thigh

Villager survives crocodile attack, injured in right thigh

Shakawi Suhaili was shifting some wood under his house when the reptile lunged at him.
Three dead after Indonesian military jet crashes in residential area

Three dead after Indonesian military jet crashes in residential area

Local Air Force spokesperson Major Hamdi Londong says the pilot and two people on the ground were killed.
Nato to mull role in migration crisis, fight against IS

Nato to mull role in migration crisis, fight against IS

The issue is expected to feature when Nato leaders meet for their next summit, taking place in July.
NGOs: Do we really need 1.5m Bangladeshi workers?

NGOs: Do we really need 1.5m Bangladeshi workers?

Gov't should instead document existing undocumented workers in the country, says Tenaganita.
IGP proposes increasing fines for traffic offences

IGP proposes increasing fines for traffic offences

IGP Khalid Abu Bakar says this proposed move is to teach motorists to be more careful when driving.
List down Mara’s education loan schemes, Annuar urged

List down Mara’s education loan schemes, Annuar urged

Rafizi says check on Mara’s website showed none of the education loan schemes were open to applicants.
PM may inspire others at California summit, Kit Siang worried

PM may inspire others at California summit, Kit Siang worried

He is concerned PM may be a ‘bad influence’ on those attending the US-Asean summit.
Global support for media groups' stand against harsher laws

Global support for media groups' stand against harsher laws

IFJ joins in to condemn Apandi's proposal to amend OSA.
BN's twin ang pows can't save M'sia, says Guan Eng

BN's twin ang pows can't save M'sia, says Guan Eng

Penang CM is referring to increase in foreign workers levy and proposed amendments to OSA. 
Happy Fire Monkey Year - no more monkey business?

Happy Fire Monkey Year - no more monkey business?

Perhaps it comes with age, and that I am no sage; I find myself behind, struggling to unwind...

The nation depends on us... to bury 1MDB alive

The nation depends on us... to bury 1MDB alive

The Bismark, a German battleship, was one of the biggest and most powerful in the World War II and it was terrorising the northern seas with its 15-inch guns.
Custody row decision a compromise, says Bar Council

Custody row decision a compromise, says Bar Council

Deepa-Izwan decision realistic as civil marriage may only be dissolved by the civil court, it says.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING AT LIVELY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

KNOWLEDGE SHARING AT LIVELY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Sunway shares tips with shutterbugs for Sunway International Photography Competition
No cure in sight yet for Malaysia's political malaise

No cure in sight yet for Malaysia's political malaise

Who does not know the political nightmares plaguing Malaysia all these years from the very day day that former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had sacked and subsequently jailed Anwar Ibrahim - his then deputy?
Unite to save nation, Zaid tells opposition and Umno rebels

Unite to save nation, Zaid tells opposition and Umno rebels

UPDATED 3.43PM | Ex-minister wants a leadership summit to formalise a unity council to save nation.
I hope ex-wife converts as well, says Izwan

I hope ex-wife converts as well, says Izwan

UPDATED 5.19PM | The Muslim convert also agrees with the Federal Court decision on custody rights.
Saiful: Am I not human, what about my rights?

Saiful: Am I not human, what about my rights?

He slams Anwar's supporters for their double standards on human rights.
OSA not to protect individual leaders, Mahfuz reminds gov't

OSA not to protect individual leaders, Mahfuz reminds gov't

The MP urges gov't to differentiate between documents that could risk national security and ones that compromis its own position.
It is not fair, says dejected mother

It is not fair, says dejected mother

UPDATED 4.45PM | Deepa, the anguished mother, hopes hers will be the last such case.
Football crisis kick-off for Kedah MB

Football crisis kick-off for Kedah MB

Ahmad Bashah urged to regain sponsors for the state's football team.
'AG's proposals an unabashed act to hide state's dirty secrets'

'AG's proposals an unabashed act to hide state's dirty secrets'

Apandi's proposals run contrary to spirit of combating corruption, says anti-graft watchdog.
Mat Sabu's lamentable lurch into flagellation

Mat Sabu's lamentable lurch into flagellation

COMMENT | There’s a big difference between cowed and cowardice.
Father granted custody of son, Deepa gets daughter

Father granted custody of son, Deepa gets daughter

UPDATED 3.35PM | Apex court rules that the civil court decides on divorce and custody in civil marriages.
South African court reserves judgment in Zuma graft case

South African court reserves judgment in Zuma graft case

This is in connection with the country’s president spending RM62m on security upgrades at his private home.
In Deepa vs Izwan, apex court meets children before judgment

In Deepa vs Izwan, apex court meets children before judgment

'We want to see the children first, without the presence of the counsel and parents,' says Justice Raus.
High tide forces more out of their homes in Sarawak

High tide forces more out of their homes in Sarawak

The massive tide late yesterday has caused more people in Kuching, Bau and Serian to flee.
Protest at festival shatters 'open house' engagement!

Protest at festival shatters 'open house' engagement!

COMMENT | It shows Umno-BN has taken the country socially, culturally and politically to a point of no return.
'PAC should disband itself if press statements can explain everything'

'PAC should disband itself if press statements can explain everything'

Is Hasan asking PAC to accept ‘press statements’ by 1MDB as wholesome explanations, asks Tony Pua.

A year since twin Anwar-Nik Aziz tragedies rocked opposition

A year since twin Anwar-Nik Aziz tragedies rocked opposition

SPECIAL REPORT | Anwar was jailed on Feb 10, while Nik Aziz died on Feb 12 last year.
'No one has yet to tell us the truth on Donation-gate'

'No one has yet to tell us the truth on Donation-gate'

YOURSAY | ‘From day 1 of this cursed 1MDB scandal, has anyone ever told the rakyat the truth?’
But Azalina, other countries have no RM2.6b scandals

But Azalina, other countries have no RM2.6b scandals

YOURSAY | ‘And no other country protects its leaders from such gross misconduct.’
'Najib remains in power because M'sians are cowards'

'Najib remains in power because M'sians are cowards'

We do not have the will to oust him, no matter how bad we perceive his rule, says Mat Sabu.
Jailing of Anwar does more harm to Najib

Jailing of Anwar does more harm to Najib

COMMENT | Since then, the world has placed its focus on the PM’s personal scandals.
Dr M is right about AG, but ex-PM is running out of ammo

Dr M is right about AG, but ex-PM is running out of ammo

YOURSAY | ‘If you think you can rely on Dr M as a vehicle to oust Najib, you are wrong.’
AG, what about life sentences for those who abuse the law?

AG, what about life sentences for those who abuse the law?

YOURSAY | ‘AG, don't you think it’s better to propose life sentence for public figures who lie to rakyat?’
Apandi becomes the opposition’s enemy number two

Apandi becomes the opposition’s enemy number two

The AG is the most insulted man, after the PM, at last night’s Sg Buloh Prison event.
Nurul Izzah: Anwar not too old to fight

Nurul Izzah: Anwar not too old to fight

We should not be giving in to Prime Minister Najib’s whims, says jailed leader’s daughter.