Archive - 17 February 2016

'Soil at bauxite mining sites will take up to 50 years to recover'

'Soil at bauxite mining sites will take up to 50 years to recover'

The mining sites need to be cultivated with cover crops.

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MACC nabs two police officers for soliciting bribes

The police officers allegedly asked for bribes in a drug-related case.

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'Xenophobia, racism over plans to recruit Bangladeshis concerning'

NGO Lawyers for Liberty is troubled many unfavourable claims have been made against them.

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Coach says Faizal's 'bend it like Beckham' is no fluke

Coach says Faizal's 'bend it like Beckham' is no fluke

Internet abuzz with soccer fans discussing his stunning free kick which resulted in an unforgettable goal.

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Youth Parliament rep wants ganja decriminalised

Its use should be supervised, he says.

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15 years on, workers' houses still not built

The former estate workers had signed S&P agreements plus paid a deposit.

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I'll be proud to be Kit Siang's recruit, says Zaid

I'll be proud to be Kit Siang's recruit, says Zaid

Ex-minister says Muhyiddin is worried about what the Malays may think.

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SB may harm Sirul report absurd, says IGP

SB may harm Sirul report absurd, says IGP

There is no reason for us to do so, Khalid denounces report by Australian media.

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Swearing-in of new Kedah exco set for Monday

Swearing-in of new Kedah exco set for Monday

The swearing-in ceremony will take place beginning 9am at the Istana Anak Bukit.

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NSC Bill provisions should be refined, say rulers

NSC Bill provisions should be refined, say rulers

It is understood that the Selangor sultan will write to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak on the matter.

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'AG should strengthen MACC Act instead of OSA'

'AG should strengthen MACC Act instead of OSA'

This if the AG is really concerned about gov't integrity, says NOW.

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Zahid to buy 500 copies of book on Najib with own funds

Zahid to buy 500 copies of book on Najib with own funds

They are for his staff at Home Ministry, and the DPM will have to fork out RM70,000.

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S'wak polls - Chong to meet PKR leaders Friday over seats

The Sarawak DAP head is unhappy that PKR has already announced candidates for some seats.

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Zahid: ISA dragnet helped 'patient' Najib become great leader

Zahid: ISA dragnet helped 'patient' Najib become great leader

UPDATED 7.31PM | DPM turns clock back to '87 when Najib was Umno Youth chief.

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'Firemen, Rela didn't turn up for duty during Penang CNY event'

'Firemen, Rela didn't turn up for duty during Penang CNY event'

State organising committee says despite the fact that their allowances had been paid.

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Tabung Haji: Shares in FGV a strategic investment

This is in response to MP Rafizi Ramli's claim that Tabung Haji has lost RM933m through its FGV shares.

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NGO threatens to take to streets over foreign workers issue

NGO threatens to take to streets over foreign workers issue

The coalition Rapat says Malaysians willing to do 3D jobs in S'pore as wages are high.

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Penang striker's amazing curl-kick nets PM's attention

Penang striker's amazing curl-kick nets PM's attention

From the US, PM showers praise on Faiz Subri and describes his goal as 'memang cantik'.

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M'sia in good stead to weather economic uncertainty, says ex-minister

Gov't took right action to take country out of crisis, adds Nor Mohamed.

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Bersih: Is Adenan against free and fair elections?

If not, why impose travel ban, asks the electoral reform group.

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Petaling Street traders' CNY wish: We don't want red shirts

Petaling Street traders' CNY wish: We don't want red shirts

UPDATED 6.30PM | This is their Lunar New Year hope, after being ‘haunted’ for months by the red shirts’ rally.

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Report: Australia steps up security for Sirul amid safety concerns

Report: Australia steps up security for Sirul amid safety concerns

All visitors have to undergo full screenings, according to an Australian daily.

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'Legalise migrant workers here before bringing in more'

Allow them to work in sectors which have labour shortage, says activist.

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PKR dares Zahid's daughter to debate on migrant workers

Don't only crow in the media, says PKR Srikandi.

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Suspect in busker's wife molest was drunk, say cops

Suspect in busker's wife molest was drunk, say cops

According to Sogo auxiliary police, this was based on the way he spoke and the smell of alcohol on him.

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M’sian among scientists who proved gravitational wave theory

M’sian among scientists who proved gravitational wave theory

UPDATED 4.36PM | The discovery can gain the team a Nobel Prize, says a physics professor.

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MCA deputy minister: Don't be negative on Chinese envoy's donation

MCA deputy minister: Don't be negative on Chinese envoy's donation

UPDATED 6.12PM | See it as act of kindness to the Chinese schools, says Chong Sin Woon.

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Pua vs Immigration Dept fixed for April 28

The case goes to trial.

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Court rejects Uthaya's bid to set up RCI

Lawyer P Uthayakumar's application for an order to set up an RCI on prisons' treatment of inmates, has been dismissed.

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MACC gets remand order for two cops over re-selling of cloned car

The third policemen to be released.

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Even if minimum wage raised, it won't be enough, says deputy minister

Their take-home pay will be affected by EPF (deductions), adds Razali.

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PNG tax evasion charge 'baseless', says M'sian timber giant

PNG tax evasion charge 'baseless', says M'sian timber giant

Rimbunan Hijau PNG is accused of understating profits so it need not pay tax while hiding profits at tax havens.

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Stop making incendiary statements, Sarawak PKR tells state DAP

Stop making incendiary statements, Sarawak PKR tells state DAP

They are detrimental to the image of the opposition, says Baru.

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Attend English classes, Kit Siang tells Umno

He claims 'Muhyiddin latest recruit' remark was misunderstood by Umno cybertroopers.

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Minister Nancy Shukri's elder brother dies

The seventh of 11 siblings, Daniel Shukri, 58, passed away of throat cancer this morning.

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‘China sends missiles to contested South China Sea island’

Taiwan says the missile batteries had been set up on Woody Island.

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The sorry saga of Proton

COMMENT | Dr Mahathir’s project is a classic case study on how not to set up a car industry.

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'Pork-free' sign okay, halal logo better, say customers

While some say it's up to the customer, others say 'halal' logo preferable.

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Is Malaysia’s legal framework under threat?

The Business Ethics Institute of Malaysia (BEIM) reads with serious concern the digital board message currently displayed at the entrance of the Malaysian Bar Council headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

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Threats to academic freedom - so many, and so silly

COMMENT | Have we thought that only students would be harassed for making 'political', partisan statements?

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Singer bashes migrant worker, says 'molested' wife

Singer bashes migrant worker, says 'molested' wife

Rakyat can't walk around safely, Genji Buskers vocalist claims

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Zeti confident Bank Negara will stay independent

UPDATED 1.42PM | BNM governor is also certain it will not be helmed by a politician after she retires on April 30.

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'Hidup Mukhriz' banner appears at Darul Aman Stadium

'Hidup Mukhriz' banner appears at Darul Aman Stadium

The former Kedah MB is not forgotten.

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Johor PKR chief's sedition charge withdrawn

Johor PKR chief's sedition charge withdrawn

UPDATED 12.41PM | A representation letter was sent to the AG by his lawyer.

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Adenan: 1MDB, RM2.6b no great impact on state election

Adenan: 1MDB, RM2.6b no great impact on state election

These two issues have nothing to do with Sarawak, adds CM.

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US-Asean Summit urges 'maritime security'

However, no mention is made of China or the territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

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Practise self-censorship on the Internet, minister urges

Sharing unverified news can land you in trouble, says Salleh Said Keruak.

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DDoS attacks may increase in size and frequency this year

DDoS attacks may increase in size and frequency this year

The number of such attacks saw a sharp increase last year, says a global service provider.

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Religious bodies don’t have jurisdiction over restaurants

Religious bodies don’t have jurisdiction over restaurants

I refer to the recent brilliant brainwave as espoused in the matter of ‘pork-free’ notices at restaurants.

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No retirement for DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang

COMMENT | Let us, on Feb 20, his 75th birthday, take stock of his dreams for our country and people.

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My country, my anguish!

My anguish, my anguish!

I writhe in pain, the agony of my heart,

I cannot keep silent, while my county languishes,

For I have seen the racial warlords black arts,

Disaster on disaster is proclaimed,

Deception, denial and the blame game,

Suddenly, the whole land is devastated,

We have sold our birthright, what a shame.

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China says missing bookseller doesn't want his case hyped up

China hits back at UN criticism of its human rights record.

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Even 10-year-olds dabbling in drugs

The children are mostly from poor or broken homes.

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Karate kid smashes fundraising target as MIC extends help

Karate kid smashes fundraising target as MIC extends help

The gold medallist aimed to raise RM6,350 for daily expenses as she pursues a degree and sports.

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These days, it's all about toeing the party line

These days, it's all about toeing the party line

YOURSAY | But is bringing in huge numbers of foreign workers really in the national interest?

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Hospital horror - after air-con glitches, now lifts malfunction

Hospital horror - after air-con glitches, now lifts malfunction

SPECIAL REPORT | A closer look at a policy to appoint third-party firms as HSS providers.

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Academia cannot remain as hermits

COMMENT | They should offer their critical thinking about a wide range of issues.

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Chinese envoy's donation to SRJK (C) draws mixed feelings

ANALYSIS | Many are grateful, but some are troubled a foreign power is involving itself in local matters.

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Arrest Dr M? Where have our checks and balances gone?

Arrest Dr M? Where have our checks and balances gone?

YOURSAY | ‘Eventually, the pot and kettle must equally be subject to public inquiries.’

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IRB chief, follow the adage of 'saying doesn't make it so'

YOURSAY | ‘Who determines and declares it as donation? The donor or recipient?’

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