Archive - 13 February 2016

'People at the top' okayed Asri-Zamihan talk, says Shahidan

'People at the top' okayed Asri-Zamihan talk, says Shahidan

The programme is not to see who wins or loses, but resolve current problems of the ummah, says the minister.
Annuar Musa: Umno can overcome its problems

Annuar Musa: Umno can overcome its problems

He said problems faced by the party are considered to be normal in politics.
Local grads' English quality better now, says Idris Jusoh

Local grads' English quality better now, says Idris Jusoh

He attributed this to efforts by the government to improve the quality of higher education in the country.
Mahathir now patron of Umno rebel group GKCM

Mahathir now patron of Umno rebel group GKCM

The group says in a statement, after its reps met with the veteran Umno leader today.
Check with your members, Zahid tells FMM on migrant worker issue

Check with your members, Zahid tells FMM on migrant worker issue

He says this in response to manufacturers who claim they did not request the large number the gov't planned to bring in.
Don't blame me, don't blame gov’t, says Zahid on 1.5m Bangladeshi workers

Don't blame me, don't blame gov’t, says Zahid on 1.5m Bangladeshi workers

DPM says policy is not about collection of levies but to fulfill market demands for labour.
‘No business of laws to protect gov’t, leaders from criticism’

‘No business of laws to protect gov’t, leaders from criticism’

UPDATED 6.30PM | Vigorous criticism of gov't is the lifeblood of democracy, says PKR’s Padang Serai MP.
Report: Malaysia in talks over 2017 A-League entry

Report: Malaysia in talks over 2017 A-League entry

Former Socceroos striker Dave Mitchell says he had proposed the idea to the FAM.
Bauxite mining - an environmental catastrophe in the making

Bauxite mining - an environmental catastrophe in the making

COMMENT | How did things come to arrive at this stage, in such a short space of time?
Domestic violence overlooked in Deepa custody decision

Domestic violence overlooked in Deepa custody decision

COMMENT | In some jurisdictions, violence at home is a factor in determining 'a child’s best interest'.
China's vessels off Miri coast ‘under control’, says minister

China's vessels off Miri coast ‘under control’, says minister

Hishammuddin says he will convey Sarawakians’ concern at CNY do with the ambassador tomorrow.
PAS to nominate first non-Muslim candidate for S’wak polls

PAS to nominate first non-Muslim candidate for S’wak polls

The candidate will be from the party’s supporters' wing, says Tuan Ibrahim.
Two personalities missing in PAC's 1MDB probe?

Two personalities missing in PAC's 1MDB probe?

COMMENT | The PAC chief must summon PM Najib and Jho Low, without whom the report on 1MDB will be incomplete.
30,000 signatures for petition against Najib impressive, says Rafizi

30,000 signatures for petition against Najib impressive, says Rafizi

Especially when people may feel signing a petition is not going to amount to much, says the PKR leader.
'Haron Din's appointment to BN gov't council an honour, not insult'

'Haron Din's appointment to BN gov't council an honour, not insult'

PAS deputy Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man defends his seat on the Umno-led Islam Consultative Council’s dakwah cluster as not unusual.
Ahmad Awang: Amanah not using Islam for self-interest

Ahmad Awang: Amanah not using Islam for self-interest

UPDATED 3.27PM | The party adviser says if that was the goal, he would have done it 30 years ago.
Husam Musa to be referred to PAS disciplinary board

Husam Musa to be referred to PAS disciplinary board

UPDATED 4.43PM | Deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says party will act on complaints from Kelantan, while Husam is unfazed.
Earthquake detection? There's an app for that

Earthquake detection? There's an app for that

It uses motion sensors in smartphones to crowdsource real-time data about quakes.
'Mike throwing not as bad as PAS' Chinese deity blunder'

'Mike throwing not as bad as PAS' Chinese deity blunder'

UPDATED 3.08PM | Amanah adviser Ahmad Awang says Mat Sabu's microphone missile act was to press home an important message.
High Court decision on Vivekananda Ashram hailed

High Court decision on Vivekananda Ashram hailed

Pertubuhan Aduan Rakyat (PAR) Malaysia applauds the decision made by the High Court yesterday in disallowing the trustees of Vivekananda Ashram from quashing a ministerial decision to gazette the ashram as a heritage site.
Abused child must be brought up as Hindu

Abused child must be brought up as Hindu

Relevant authorities in Penang will work with social welfare to ensure the best interest of the child.
We have been vindicated, NGO tells Guan Eng

We have been vindicated, NGO tells Guan Eng

We refer to several remarks made at a press conference by Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng last month - a day after a public forum on hill development was organised by Penang Forum, a group of NGOs.
After Azmi, drop other sedition charges too, gov't told

After Azmi, drop other sedition charges too, gov't told

UPDATED 1.09PM | The dropping of Azmi Sharom's case should pave the way for Act to be abolished altogether, says G25.
Ku Nan dismisses dissident Umno group as ‘shit-stirrers’

Ku Nan dismisses dissident Umno group as ‘shit-stirrers’

GKCM, a group of disaffected Umno branch leaders, plans to move a motion to ask Najib to step down.
PAC chief told to quit if he dare not summon Jho Low

PAC chief told to quit if he dare not summon Jho Low

Why did Hasan reverse an earlier decision to call Jho Low to testify, queries DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang.
In 'Chinese deity' costume saga, emperor booby-trapped?

In 'Chinese deity' costume saga, emperor booby-trapped?

COMMENT | Say kudos to Khairuddin for his truly Malaysian muhibbah attitude.
In search of knowledge in the back alleys of Chow Kit

In search of knowledge in the back alleys of Chow Kit

FEATURE | Poor children attend tuition classes run by volunteers.
Seek no justice here

Seek no justice here

COMMENT | What did we learn as M’sians from the Federal Court’s decision on S Deepa?
No point crying over spilt milk, Mukhriz

No point crying over spilt milk, Mukhriz

YOURSAY | ‘Umno members side with the victor, not the one who tries to do what’s right.’
We already have the constitution, why a special court?

We already have the constitution, why a special court?

YOURSAY | ‘Those charged with upholding the sanctity of the constitution are not doing a good job.’
Only two men stand against AG Apandi

Only two men stand against AG Apandi

YOURSAY | ‘Are there any righteous men and women of authority left in our country?’
People power or people cower?

People power or people cower?

M’sians are a mixed bag of heroes and cowards.
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