Archive - 15 February 2016

Bar regrets it took AG 17 months to see Azmi case no merit

It says the decision not to prosecute the law lecturer is a victory for academic freedom.

10y ago

New APs to expedite release of 2.4m tonnes of bauxite

This is to expedite their export to China before moratorium expires.

10y ago

Adenan: Impractical to ignore importance of English

The chief minister says most academic books were written in English.

10y ago

‘Re-employing undocumented immigrants cheaper than hiring new workers’

Employers only needed to pay up to RM4,000 including levy for each foreign worker.

10y ago

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10y ago

CM: New Sabah grads shouldn’t be choosy about jobs

Musa Aman says this is especially when the country is facing an economic slowdown.

10y ago

M'sia among 20 nations in major military exercise in Saudi

Called 'most important and largest in the region's history' it involves ground, air, and naval forces.

10y ago

Six UM students show up to face disciplinary hearing

They face charges of organising a press conference last year over UM's internet quota proposal.

10y ago

Najib: US recognises strategic importance of Asean

The summit would also provide guidance on the way forward for US-Asean ties.

10y ago

Zahid's daughter riled by goads to take up dad's challenge

'I'll see you in the afterlife,' Nurulhidayah tells critics.

10y ago

Policy on foreign workers marred with inconsistent flip-flops

The Malaysian government’s attempt to bring another 1.5 million unskilled Bangladeshi workers has riled up many sections of Malaysians into disbelief and disapproval. In November 2014, Human Resources Minister Richard Riot had revealed that there were some 6.7 million foreign workers in Malaysia. Out of that number, only 2.1 million possessed valid work permits and were registered with the Immigration Department.

10y ago

Awie faces another charge of causing hurt to ex-wife

He was charged with causing hurt to Rozana Misbun on June 2, 2014.

10y ago

Brother Columba wouldn’t have judged his students

It seems to be the pattern for some to use the occasion of giving an ‘obituary’ on a La Salle Brother’s demise, to launch an attack on those of his students who had allegedly “gone astray”. A typical example is what purports to be an ‘obituary’ headlined ‘Iconic La Salle brother inspired many generations’ published in a news portal ( Malaysiakini ) on Sunday, Feb 14, 2016.

10y ago

M’sia faces spike in risks as BNM chief retires, gas markets tank

Liquefied natural gas exports are expected to show sharp drops from April.

10y ago

MAS to delay its Airbus A380 sale for two years at least

It will hold on the the six jets for now, after retiring its fleet of Boeing 777s, says airline CEO.

10y ago

MPSP is proof that M’sians willing to take 3D jobs

I refer to Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s comment that Malaysian youth are shunning the jobs considered dirty, dangerous and difficult , hence the government is forced to bring in 1.5 million Bangladeshis to work in Malaysia. Khairy made the statement in defence of his cabinet colleague Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

10y ago

Amanah: Check with us before donating to Mat Sabu

UPDATED 5.33PM | He’ll be declared bankrupt if he fails to settle RM200k in damages in suit by ex-EC deputy chief.

10y ago

IGP wants Kejara demerit system implemented now

No need to talk as this will deter road users from committing offences, says Khalid Abu Bakar.

10y ago

The cost of living and sustainable consumption

Consumerism for the masses is the purchasing of goods or services to fulfil needs and wants. Typically, we as consumers have always enjoyed an upper hand, for which various protection mechanisms have been put in place, leaving ourselves with the element of acting responsibly and sustainably.

10y ago

I didn't know police classified me a suspect, says Pua

UPDATED 3.03PM | PJ lawmaker tells Immigration DG to prove he was involved in activities harmful to democracy.

10y ago

Hisham’s responses on China vessels most bizarre and puzzling

MP SPEAKS | Defence and foreign policies are clear-cut federal/central gov’t domains.

10y ago

Airlines reject criticism of fares after oil price drop

IATA says industry profitability remained fragile despite a record industry profits forecast.

10y ago

As Indonesia hunts down IS, homegrown jihadis regroup

Jemaah Islamiah is active again, recruiting and collecting funds.

10y ago

'Deepa's bid to recover child shouldn't have been entertained'

UPDATED 4.15PM | Pertinent element of Section 52 of Child Act not fulfilled, says apex court's written judgment.

10y ago

Hisham: Tolerance not weakness in dealing with intrusions

UPDATED 1.51PM | Defence minister was referring to reports of China's coastguard ships in M'sian waters off Miri.

10y ago

Ex-general who led Myanmar from dictatorship leaves mixed legacy

He freed political prisoners, scrapped censorship and oversaw a historic election.

10y ago

Annuar refuses to comment on 'RM2.6b not a big sum'

UPDATED 5.20PM | 'Just read the interview,' Umno info chief says curtly before rushing off.

10y ago

Apex court explains why it split custody of Deepa's children

UPDATED 5.05PM | Justice Raus also gives an insight on what transpired in chambers with the two children.

10y ago

Vote Umno out if you don't like Mara, Annuar dares critics

UPDATED 1.08PM | 'If you find a new angel and Umno is the new devil, vote us out,' says Mara boss.

10y ago

Be patient, police will surely act on Papagomo, says IGP

So far, Papagomo has not cooperated with us, adds Khalid.

10y ago

Dr M: There is a wish to arrest me

UPDATED 1PM | Annuar Musa had said the former PM was inciting authorities to act against him.

10y ago

Help Amanah meet the challenge

COMMENT | Now is the time for non-Muslims to show more than goodwill.

10y ago

Prosecution to object to Khairuddin's bid to set aside charge

UPDATED 2.15PM | High Court fixes April 13 to hear prosecution's preliminary objection.

10y ago

US-Asean Summit - human rights, agenda-setting and hegemony

MP SPEAKS | We must decide what kind of regional community we want to be.

10y ago

'Several' police reports lodged against Mahathir

10y ago

Swear on Quran Najib not implicated in graft, Dr M dares AG

UPDATED 12.40PM | 'Lying will send the AG to a worse hell,' the former premier adds.

10y ago

Defer hudud if justice can't be upheld, says deputy minister

Asyraf says no one can say hudud is irrelevant as it is God’s law but implementation is more pertinent.

10y ago

MP urges IGP to arrest those behind Sirul's videos

UPDATED 11.59AM | Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng says this will facilitate probe into who ordered Altantuya's murder.

10y ago

Why bring in more migrant workers?

COMMENT | The government should help the Malaysian manufacturing sector the other way round.

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Save money or get your budgets cut, ministries warned

Among others, finance minister II says, the ministries can save up on receptions and caterings.

10y ago

Angels in the midst of scandals and corruption

YOURSAY | ‘Each and every one has more love and care for their fellow citizens than our so-called ‘first family’.’

10y ago

Zahid Hamidi and the 1.5 million Bangladeshis

I am extremely disappointed with the way our government handles its communications.

10y ago

A New World Order?

Last Saturday during a security conference in Munich, Germany, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev made a thought-provoking statement that the world was in a new Cold War and that the West was to blame. He had pointed out the way West has had alienated Russia from world affairs and trying to isolated it because of its annexation of the Crimea.

10y ago

No need for five names, Sirul, one will do

YOURSAY | 'Who cares about those who want you to implicate Najib? We just want the one who ordered you to kill.'

10y ago

Ignorance a trademark of PAS’ ‘out of touch’ syndrome

COMMENT | Perhaps, Nik Abduh should do his homework before making statements.

10y ago

'We’ll do the dirty jobs - but this is what you must pay'

An NGO counter-challenges Putrajaya to set industry-based minimum wages, from at least RM1,200.

10y ago

In football, Izwan would have been red-carded

YOURSAY | ‘It should be about the parents’ duty to serve the welfare of their children.’

10y ago

MCA, pray that you’ll not eat your words on OSA

YOURSAY | ‘Will MCA break ranks when the OSA amendments are put to vote in Parliament?’

10y ago

KJ: Higher construction wages means pricier houses

The minister cautions that higher wages to attract locals to do dirty jobs will raise cost of living.

10y ago

Mat Sabu is right!

Our rice bowl is 'more important' than our dignity.

10y ago

Archive - 15 February 2016

Cops arrest man suspected of burning girlfriend

Israel cabinet vote imminent on plan to increase Palestinian workers

'Federal gov't to give RM795m to Selangor'

Rizal is first M'sian director to produce film in Australia

Now, migration consultant threatens to tell all on Sirul

Police seize grenade, home-made pistol

College students targeted foreign tourists while high

Bersih's Mandeep barred from entering Sarawak

'No pork' signs at eateries for other religions, says minister

Tiger rescued near Tapah, being treated

Official secrets not to protect offenders, says Rahman

I didn't say RM2.6b came from 1MDB, says ex-chairperson

Amanah man denies CBT after PAS says RM50k missing

Teen stabbed to death while helping friend in fracas

'Clown-faced Najib' will now raise funds for activism

PTPTN borrowers with woes advised to seek agency’s help

Don’t politicise school dual language programme, urges minister

New water tariffs for S'gor, KL and Putrajaya on cards

Zaid: Is Najib eating in ‘pork-free’ or ‘halal’ restaurant in US?

Bar regrets it took AG 17 months to see Azmi case no merit

New APs to expedite release of 2.4m tonnes of bauxite

Adenan: Impractical to ignore importance of English

‘Re-employing undocumented immigrants cheaper than hiring new workers’

2016-02-15

CM: New Sabah grads shouldn’t be choosy about jobs

M'sia among 20 nations in major military exercise in Saudi

Six UM students show up to face disciplinary hearing

Najib: US recognises strategic importance of Asean

Zahid's daughter riled by goads to take up dad's challenge

Policy on foreign workers marred with inconsistent flip-flops

Awie faces another charge of causing hurt to ex-wife

Brother Columba wouldn’t have judged his students

M’sia faces spike in risks as BNM chief retires, gas markets tank

MAS to delay its Airbus A380 sale for two years at least

MPSP is proof that M’sians willing to take 3D jobs

Amanah: Check with us before donating to Mat Sabu

IGP wants Kejara demerit system implemented now

The cost of living and sustainable consumption

I didn't know police classified me a suspect, says Pua

Hisham’s responses on China vessels most bizarre and puzzling

Airlines reject criticism of fares after oil price drop

As Indonesia hunts down IS, homegrown jihadis regroup

'Deepa's bid to recover child shouldn't have been entertained'

Hisham: Tolerance not weakness in dealing with intrusions

Ex-general who led Myanmar from dictatorship leaves mixed legacy

Annuar refuses to comment on 'RM2.6b not a big sum'

Apex court explains why it split custody of Deepa's children

Vote Umno out if you don't like Mara, Annuar dares critics

Be patient, police will surely act on Papagomo, says IGP

Dr M: There is a wish to arrest me

Help Amanah meet the challenge

Prosecution to object to Khairuddin's bid to set aside charge

US-Asean Summit - human rights, agenda-setting and hegemony

'Several' police reports lodged against Mahathir

Swear on Quran Najib not implicated in graft, Dr M dares AG

Defer hudud if justice can't be upheld, says deputy minister

MP urges IGP to arrest those behind Sirul's videos

Why bring in more migrant workers?

Save money or get your budgets cut, ministries warned

Angels in the midst of scandals and corruption

Zahid Hamidi and the 1.5 million Bangladeshis

A New World Order?

No need for five names, Sirul, one will do

Ignorance a trademark of PAS’ ‘out of touch’ syndrome

'We’ll do the dirty jobs - but this is what you must pay'

In football, Izwan would have been red-carded

MCA, pray that you’ll not eat your words on OSA

KJ: Higher construction wages means pricier houses

Mat Sabu is right!