Archive - 12 February 2016

Its chairperson says payment is for 11,186 students for July-September 2015 intakes.

It says the novel has good literary value for discussion and analysis.

If need be, discussion between the Muslim leaders can be held behind closed doors, says the minister.

In response to Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s proposal to bring in 1.5 million additional Bangladeshi workers into Malaysia, I would like to make a counter-proposal that the government should consider to use the 1 million illegal immigrants who are already here in Sabah.

He was charged with taking meth at a toilet at the Dang Wangi police headquarters.

Local director says he is interested to make a film on the late spiritual leader’s plan to implement hudud.

They will lobby for and attempt to push through a motion calling on him to quit.

It urges direct recruitment by employers, not through agents or outsourcing companies.

UPDATED 8.45PM | He notes that some may not be able to perform the Haj after withdrawing their savings.

He says the Transport Ministry welcomes road safety incentives taken by the Home Ministry.

UPDATED 8.39PM | 'Doesn't mean higher compound will reduce the number of accidents. We have tried it before,' says Liow.

UPDATED 8.15PM | MCA is concerned, he says, adding that Youth leader’s ‘communist state’ remark will be respected.

It urges users to self-regulate, as stricter enforcement can only do so much.

Traffic from the south is smooth, but it's a crawl for some stretches from the north, says a Plus spokesperson.

“The deferral provides a welcome breather for employers and employees at this time of economic difficulties, and allows an opportunity to conduct a thorough review of the levy system,” Ambassador J Eduardo Malaya said.

The works sold for about US$54 million - with 'unusually steep losses on at least two pieces'.

Nancy Shukri says harmonising the syariah and civil laws must be given top priority.

It says they were usually likely to engage in activities that could undermine peace.

Trustees’ bid to quash gazette order by minister disallowed.

Nawawi Ahmad says frustration is understandable because Amanah has not gained traction.

Songs include Elvis Presley’s ‘Can’t help falling in Love’ and Cliff Richard’s ‘The Young Ones’.

Of late, dengue has become a significant public health problem in Malaysia.

DAP asks if MCA Youth's criticisms are just for show, as in the case of the NSC Bill last December.

COMMENT | Mat Sabu’s anger is understandable. In any other country, Najib would not have lasted six months.

The appellate court says it agrees with the defence that the charge was not proven.

Petition also wants independent prosecutor to handle matters.

COMMENT | The biggest danger in politics is when politicians themselves become too comfortable with their seats.

AG must also admit the mistake in charging Anwar, says the cartoonist.

UPDATED 3.10PM | Syed Omar makes this application following highly contentious matters raised in the affidavit.

Fictitious report by foreign portal featured his photograph.

COMMENT | Why do we need the involvement of more Malaysian agencies to recruit foreign workers?

Teng is unperturbed over calls for PAC to investigate if 1MDB funds were used to pay for Korean superstar Psy.

Those he mentioned include both Umno and opposition leaders, says source.

Kulai MP says now a parent who has lost custody in court could run away with the child and hide for few years.

PKR's Tanjong chief says there are discrepancies in reports on the demolition at Stamford Raffles' Runnymede site.

UPDATED 4.35PM | Azmi expresses gratitude that the gov't has decided to end the case over comments on S'gor MB crisis.

‘Only in communist countries would you be locked in prison for criticising the leader.’

We the 89 undersigned civil society organisations, trade unions and groups are shocked by the news that the Malaysian government is increasing the migrant worker (foreign worker) levy to more than double the current rate, which since January 2013, had to be paid by the migrant workers themselves.

COMMENT | His wisdom would have avoided S Deepa’s children being split in an uneasy compromise.

We can interpret the decision of the Federal Court in the Deepa Subramaniam case in many different ways. Bar Council representative, Andrew Khoo, described it as a compromise.

Deputy Youth chief Andy Yong says he'd rather have Freedom of Information Act to make gov’t more accountable.

YOURSAY | ‘I'd say ‘yes’ and admit Malaysians are all cowards, Mat Sabu.’

YOURSAY | ‘Malaysians will only start to react when the pain gets really bad.’

YOURSAY | ‘You’ve not proven in the court of public perception that you’re the victim.’

SPECIAL REPORT | Is there hope for Pakatan Harapan, amid flagging support from a tired politic?

YOURSAY | ‘All will be excited to see whether he gives ang pows the size of what Najib got.’