Archive - 14 February 2016

Republicans gear up for US Supreme Court battle after Scalia's death

Republicans gear up for US Supreme Court battle after Scalia's death

Obama wants to replace the late conservative Supreme Court judge, tipping the scale for the liberals.
Anxious moments for M'sian student during NZ quake

Anxious moments for M'sian student during NZ quake

'I felt strong tremors, my house was shaking for several minutes.'
Salleh: Gov't committed to Chinese community's well-being

Salleh: Gov't committed to Chinese community's well-being

'The contribution of the Chinese community in national development was indeed significant, especially in economy.'
No more flowers - gov't austerity drive starts this month

No more flowers - gov't austerity drive starts this month

The mandatory circular on cutting expenditure goes out to 37 ministries this month.
Take action on 'pork-free' outlets, urges deputy minister

Take action on 'pork-free' outlets, urges deputy minister

He says food outlets displaying the sign are misleading Muslims.
Adenan mulls allowing direct BN candidates in state polls

Adenan mulls allowing direct BN candidates in state polls

This is to solve the ongoing state dispute among the BN parties in Sarawak.
Bomb squad rushes in after man puts firecracker in vase

Bomb squad rushes in after man puts firecracker in vase

No one was injured in the incident near the UTC in Jalan Datuk Onn Jaafar, Ipoh.
'Dhaka tortoise smugglers not Malaysia Airlines staff'

'Dhaka tortoise smugglers not Malaysia Airlines staff'

The airlines responds to a news report that its staffer was arrested for smuggling tortoises into Bangladesh.
'It's reality', KJ says of DPM's 'dirty jobs' challenge

'It's reality', KJ says of DPM's 'dirty jobs' challenge

He says this on Zahid's challenge to Malaysian youths to do the jobs done by foreign workers.
Rehiring programme for undocumented workers starts tomorrow

Rehiring programme for undocumented workers starts tomorrow

The foreign workers must have entered the country legally, have an employer and must not have a criminal record.
Youths should participate in politics, says KJ

Youths should participate in politics, says KJ

He says this would better shape the government process.
The veil on Israel and why Neelofa is my heroine

The veil on Israel and why Neelofa is my heroine

Specifically, it’s a veil in Israel that’s been causing an uproar.
Tiong: SPDP willing to switch seats with SUPP

Tiong: SPDP willing to switch seats with SUPP

The switch would involve several seats in Sibu and Sarikei, SPDP president Tiong King Sing says today.
Crooner CM gets 'Elvis surprise' on anniversary

Crooner CM gets 'Elvis surprise' on anniversary

Adenan, who often sings in public, celebrates 36 years of marriage to wife, Jamilah today.
Cops under probe after ustaz says bashed in lock-up

Cops under probe after ustaz says bashed in lock-up

They kicked, punched and dragged me around as though I was a criminal, he says.
PKR: Make 'dirty' jobs desirable to M'sian youth

PKR: Make 'dirty' jobs desirable to M'sian youth

It advises Putrajaya to raise minimum wages, allow unions and provide incentives.
Don't throw microphones like Mat Sabu, PAS Youth members told

Don't throw microphones like Mat Sabu, PAS Youth members told

Nik Abduh says it is not PAS' style to throw microphone tantrums on stage.
PAS Youth maintains no love lost for Valentine's Day

PAS Youth maintains no love lost for Valentine's Day

UPDATED 5.30PM | Its chief Nik Abduh says it is associated with Christianity and should not be partaken by Muslims.
Zahid: Help BN win back S’gor, get allocations again

Zahid: Help BN win back S’gor, get allocations again

The DPM also urges the Selangor Youth Council to vote for BN if it wants to be officially recognised.
Liow: Only Paka-type lorries allowed to transport bauxite

Liow: Only Paka-type lorries allowed to transport bauxite

He says it is one of the matters contained in the bauxite transportation guidelines.
Disaster looms with incoming 1.5m Bangladeshi workers

Disaster looms with incoming 1.5m Bangladeshi workers

COMMENT | Can the Human Resources Ministry substantiate Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's argument?
Water disruption in Port Dickson for two days starting Tuesday

Water disruption in Port Dickson for two days starting Tuesday

Syarikat Air Negri Sembilan Sdn Bhd says this is due to valve leakage repair works.
Johor sultan drives train to Segamat

Johor sultan drives train to Segamat

This is the ninth time that the Johor sultan is driving a train.
Enact law to declare unilateral conversions an offence

Enact law to declare unilateral conversions an offence

COMMENT | It is an infringement on the rights of the non-converting spouse.
Obama must demand progress on human rights during summit

Obama must demand progress on human rights during summit

US President Barack Obama must demand progress on human rights during the upcoming summit with South-East Asian leaders, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its nine member organisations from South-East Asia urged yesterday. President Obama will meet with leaders of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) member states in Rancho Mirage, California, on Feb 15-16, 2016.
MIC chief fends off allegations, will answer in court

MIC chief fends off allegations, will answer in court

He is unfazed by attacks from Palanivel's camp claiming his silence on allegations damning.
Iconic La Salle brother inspired many generations

Iconic La Salle brother inspired many generations

OBITUARY | Columba Gleeson was the last De La Salle brother to serve as principal of St Joseph's School in Kuching, S'wak.
Don't want foreigners? Do the dirty work, Zahid tells youths

Don't want foreigners? Do the dirty work, Zahid tells youths

UPDATED 2.58PM | DPM was addressing concerns on plans to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshis to work in M'sia.
Annuar Musa: RM2.6b 'not a big sum' for one general election

Annuar Musa: RM2.6b 'not a big sum' for one general election

The Umno information chief insists there are currently no laws that govern the funding for political parties.
Mukhriz: Minister’s post offered if I resigned as MB

Mukhriz: Minister’s post offered if I resigned as MB

'I rejected the offer as I didn't have the heart to sacrifice my own dignity', he says.
Permit me to pre-empt your 'expose', Sirul

Permit me to pre-empt your 'expose', Sirul

COMMENT | Who knows, perhaps someday you will be known as ‘Datuk Sirul Azhar Umar’?
Karate gold medalist crowdfunds to pursue dream

Karate gold medalist crowdfunds to pursue dream

MALAYSIANS KINI | Nastenka Suresha needs RM6,350 to pursue the sport at world level while doing an engineering degree.

Sirul, you don't have to implicate the PM...

Sirul, you don't have to implicate the PM...

YOURSAY | ‘Whether someone is implicating the PM or not, Sirul’s credibility is doubtful.’

After Najib farce, AG seeks to look impartial

After Najib farce, AG seeks to look impartial

YOURSAY | ‘Obviously, he thinks he can fool the people into believing that he can be trusted…'

Transforming the sidewalks for Chow Kit’s poor

Transforming the sidewalks for Chow Kit’s poor

FEATURE | Those who queue up for food donations in the inner city have their own encounters with poverty.
Withdrawal of sedition charges does not make AG fair

Withdrawal of sedition charges does not make AG fair

MP SPEAKS | Main questions remain - why were they charged in the first place, and why the promise to scrap the law was broken.
Possibly Dr M’s last card - work with Pakatan

Possibly Dr M’s last card - work with Pakatan

YOURSAY | ‘But he still places his bet on change within Umno as he still loves Umno.’